INVEGA TRINZA
RxNorm 1650966· PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE· INTRAMUSCULAR
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Boxed Warning
WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. INVEGA TRINZA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. INVEGA TRINZA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis. ( 5.1 )
Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INVEGA TRINZA (paliperidone palmitate), a 3-month injection, is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in patients after they have been adequately treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA (1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension) for at least four months [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . INVEGA TRINZA, a 3-month injection, is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in patients after they have been adequately treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA (1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension) for at least four months. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use INVEGA TRINZA only after the patient has been adequately treated with the 1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension for at least four months. ( 2.2 ) INVEGA TRINZA should be administered once every 3 months. ( 2.1 ) For intramuscular injection only. ( 2.1 ) Each injection must be administered only by a healthcare professional. ( 2.1 ) For deltoid injection: For patients weighing less than 90 kg, use the 1-inch 22 gauge thin wall needle. For patients weighing 90 kg or more, use the 1½-inch 22 gauge thin wall needle. For gluteal injection: Regardless of patient weight, use the1½-inch 22 gauge thin wall needle. Prior to administration, shake the prefilled syringe vigorously for at least 15 seconds within 5 minutes prior to administration to ensure a homogeneous suspension. ( 2.1 ) Initiate INVEGA TRINZA when the next 1-month paliperidone palmitate dose is scheduled with an INVEGA TRINZA dose based on the previous 1-month injection dose as shown below. ( 2.2 ) INVEGA TRINZA Doses for Adult Patients Adequately Treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA If the Last Dose of INVEGA SUSTENNA is: Initiate INVEGA TRINZA at the Following Dose: 78 mg 273 mg 117 mg 410 mg 156 mg 546 mg 234 mg 819 mg Conversion from the INVEGA SUSTENNA 39 mg dose was not studied. Missed Doses: Missing doses of INVEGA TRINZA should be avoided. To manage missed doses on exceptional occasions, refer to the Full Prescribing Information. ( 2.3 ) Moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min): INVEGA TRINZA is not recommended. ( 2.5 ) Mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min to < 80 mL/min): Adjust dosage and stabilize the patient using INVEGA SUSTENNA, then transition to INVEGA TRINZA. See above table . ( 2.5 ) 2.1 Administration Instructions INVEGA TRINZA should be administered once every 3 months. Each injection must be administered only by a healthcare professional. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for foreign matter and discoloration prior to administration. It is important to shake the syringe vigorously for at least 15 seconds to ensure a homogeneous suspension. Inject INVEGA TRINZA within 5 minutes of shaking vigorously [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) ] . INVEGA TRINZA is intended for intramuscular use only. Do not administer by any other route. Avoid inadvertent injection into a blood vessel. Administer the dose in a single injection; do not administer the dose in divided injections. Inject slowly, deep into the deltoid or gluteal muscle. INVEGA TRINZA must be administered using only the thin wall needles that are provided in the INVEGA TRINZA pack. Do not use needles from the 1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension pack or other commercially-available needles to reduce the risk of blockage. Deltoid Injection The recommended needle size for administration of INVEGA TRINZA into the deltoid muscle is determined by the patient's weight: For patients weighing less than 90 kg, the 1-inch, 22 gauge thin wall needle is recommended. For patients weighing 90 kg or more, the 1½-inch, 22 gauge thin wall needle is recommended. Administer into the center of the deltoid muscle. Deltoid injections should be alternated between the two deltoid muscles. Gluteal Injection Regardless of patient weight, the recommended needle size for administration of INVEGA TRINZA into the gluteal muscle is the 1½-inch, 22 gauge thin wall needle. Administer into the upper-outer quadrant of the gluteal muscle. Gluteal injections should be alternated between the two gluteal muscles. Incomplete Administration To avoid an incomplete administration of INVEGA TRINZA, ensure that the prefilled syringe is shaken vigorously for at least 15 seconds within 5 minutes prior to administration to ensure a homogeneous suspension and ensure the needle does not get clogged during injection [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) ] . However, in the event of an incompletely…
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke, in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (e.g. stroke, transient ischemic attack, including fatalities). INVEGA TRINZA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis ( 5.2 ) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Manage with immediate discontinuation of drug and close monitoring ( 5.3 ) QT Prolongation: Avoid use with drugs that also increase QT interval and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval ( 5.4 ) Tardive Dyskinesia: Discontinue drug if clinically appropriate ( 5.5 ) Metabolic Changes: Atypical antipsychotic drugs have been associated with metabolic changes that may increase cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risk. These metabolic changes include: Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus: Monitor for symptoms of hyperglycemia including polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weakness. Monitor glucose regularly in patients with diabetes or at risk for diabetes. ( 5.6 ) Dyslipidemia: Undesirable alterations have been observed. ( 5.6 ) Weight Gain: Significant weight gain has been reported. Monitor weight gain. ( 5.6 ) Orthostatic Hypotension and Syncope: Use with caution in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease and patients predisposed to hypotension ( 5.7 ) Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis: Monitor complete blood count in patients with a history of a clinically significant low white blood cell count (WBC) or a drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia. Consider discontinuation if clinically significant decline in WBC in the absence of other causative factors ( 5.9 ) Hyperprolactinemia: Prolactin elevations occur and persist during chronic administration ( 5.10 ) Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment: Use caution when operating machinery ( 5.11 ) Seizures: Use cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold ( 5.12 ) 5.1 Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of 17 placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug-treated patients of between 1.6 to 1.7 times the risk of death in placebo-treated patients. Over the course of a typical 10-week controlled trial, the rate of death in drug-treated patients was about 4.5%, compared to a rate of about 2.6% in the placebo group. Although the causes of death were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature. Observational studies suggest that, similar to atypical antipsychotic drugs, treatment with conventional antipsychotic drugs may increase mortality. The extent to which the findings of increased mortality in observational studies may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to some characteristic(s) of the patients is not clear. INVEGA TRINZA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 5.2 Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke, in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis In placebo-controlled trials with risperidone, aripiprazole, and olanzapine in elderly subjects with dementia, there was a higher incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (cerebrovascular accidents and transient ischemic attacks) including fatalities compared to placebo-treated subjects. No studies have been conducted with oral paliperidone, the 1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension, or INVEGA TRINZA in elderly patients with dementia. These medications are not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning and …
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INVEGA TRINZA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to either paliperidone or risperidone, or to any of the excipients in the INVEGA TRINZA formulation. Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema, have been reported in patients treated with risperidone and in patients treated with paliperidone. Paliperidone palmitate is converted to paliperidone, which is a metabolite of risperidone. Known hypersensitivity to paliperidone, risperidone, or to any excipients in INVEGA TRINZA. ( 4 )
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong CYP3A4/P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inducers: Avoid using a strong inducer of CYP3A4 and/or P-gp (e.g., carbamazepine, rifampin, St John's Wort) during a dosing interval for INVEGA TRINZA. If administering a strong inducer is necessary, consider managing the patient using paliperidone extended release tablets. ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with INVEGA TRINZA Because paliperidone palmitate is hydrolyzed to paliperidone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , results from studies with oral paliperidone should be taken into consideration when assessing drug-drug interaction potential. In addition, consider the 3-month dosing interval and long half-life of INVEGA TRINZA [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 11. Clinically Important Drug Interactions with INVEGA TRINZA Concomitant Drug Name or Drug Class Clinical Rationale Clinical Recommendation Centrally Acting Drugs and Alcohol Given the primary CNS effects of paliperidone, concomitant use of centrally acting drugs and alcohol may modulate the CNS effects of INVEGA TRINZA. INVEGA TRINZA should be used with caution in combination with other centrally acting drugs and alcohol [see Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.2) ] . Drugs with Potential for Inducing Orthostatic Hypotension Because INVEGA TRINZA has the potential for inducing orthostatic hypotension, an additive effect may occur when INVEGA TRINZA is administered with other therapeutic agents that have this potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Monitor orthostatic vital signs in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Strong Inducers of CYP3A4 and P-gp (e.g., carbamazepine, rifampin, or St. John's Wort) The concomitant use of paliperidone and strong inducers of CYP3A4 and P-gp may decrease the exposure of paliperidone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid using CYP3A4 and/or P-gp inducers with INVEGA TRINZA during the 3-month dosing interval, if possible. If administering a strong inducer is necessary, consider managing the patient using paliperidone extended-release tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . Levodopa and Other Dopamine Agonists Paliperidone may antagonize the effect of levodopa and other dopamine agonists. Monitor and manage patient as clinically appropriate. 7.2 Drugs Having No Clinically Important Interactions with INVEGA TRINZA Based on pharmacokinetic studies with oral paliperidone, no dosage adjustment of INVEGA TRINZA is required when administered concomitantly with valproate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Additionally, no dosage adjustment is necessary for valproate when co-administered with INVEGA TRINZA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Pharmacokinetic interaction between lithium and INVEGA TRINZA is unlikely. Paliperidone is not expected to cause clinically important pharmacokinetic interactions with drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 isozymes. In vitro studies indicate that CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 may be involved in paliperidone metabolism; however, there is no evidence in vivo that inhibitors of these enzymes significantly affect the metabolism of paliperidone. Paliperidone is not a substrate of CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19; an interaction with inhibitors or inducers of these isozymes is unlikely. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including INVEGA TRINZA, during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or online at http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/ . Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see Clinical Considerations ) . Overall, available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to paliperidone have not established a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data ) . There are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia and with exposure to antipsychotics, including INVEGA TRINZA during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ) . Paliperidone has been detected in plasma in adult subjects up to 18 months after a single-dose administration of INVEGA TRINZA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , and the clinical significance of INVEGA TRINZA administered before pregnancy or anytime during pregnancy is not known. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. In animal reproduction studies, there were no treatment related effects on the offspring when pregnant rats were injected intramuscularly with paliperidone palmitate during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 234 mg paliperidone based on mg/m 2 body surface area. There were no increases in fetal abnormalities when pregnant rats and rabbits were treated orally with paliperidone during the period of organogenesis with up to 8 times the MRHD of 12 mg of paliperidone based on mg/m 2 body surface area. Additional reproduction toxicity studies were conducted with orally administered risperidone, which is extensively converted to paliperidone (see Animal data ). Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk There is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. Schizophrenia is associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. It is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including INVEGA TRINZA, during the third trimester of pregnancy. These symptoms have varied in severity. Monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. Some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization. Data Human Data Published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports on the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not report a clear association with antipsychotics and major birth defects. A prospective observational study including 6 women treated with risperidone, the parent compound of paliperidone, demonstrated placental passage of risperidone and paliperidone. A retrospective cohort study from a Medicaid database of 9258 women exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy did not indicate an overall increased risk for major birth defects. There …
Adverse events
Most frequently reported events (FDA FAERS). Report frequency does not imply causation.
- off label use3,111
- drug ineffective2,183
- hospitalisation1,775
- weight increased1,630
- drug dose omission1,417
- product dose omission issue1,365
- schizophrenia1,102
- gynaecomastia1,085
- condition aggravated979
- treatment noncompliance935
- blood prolactin increased927
- psychotic disorder891
- incorrect dose administered870
- inappropriate schedule of drug administration785
- therapeutic response decreased750
- inappropriate schedule of product administration716
Adverse reactions (label)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Cerebrovascular adverse reactions, including stroke, in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Neuroleptic malignant syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] QT prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Tardive dyskinesia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Metabolic changes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Orthostatic hypotension and syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Falls [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Leukopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Hyperprolactinemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Potential for cognitive and motor impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] Dysphagia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14) ] Disruption of body temperature regulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5% and occurring at least twice as often as placebo) were injection site reaction, weight increased, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, akathisia, and parkinsonism. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Patient Exposure The data described in this section include data from two clinical trials. One is a long-term maintenance trial, in which 506 subjects with schizophrenia received several doses of the 1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension during the open-label phase, of which 379 subjects continued to receive a single injection of INVEGA TRINZA during the open-label phase, and 160 subjects were subsequently randomized to receive at least one dose of INVEGA TRINZA and 145 subjects received placebo during the double-blind placebo-controlled phase. The mean (SD) duration of exposure during the double-blind phase was 150 (79) days in the placebo group and 175 (90) days in the INVEGA TRINZA group. The other is a Phase 1 study (N=308), which included patients with schizophrenia who received a single injection of INVEGA TRINZA concomitantly with other oral antipsychotics. Adverse Reactions in a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled (Long-Term Maintenance) Clinical Trial Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions (incidence at least 5% in the open-label phase, or in the INVEGA TRINZA group and at least twice the incidence in the placebo group during the double-blind phase) were injection site reaction, weight increased, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, akathisia, and parkinsonism. Discontinuation of Treatment Due to Adverse Events: The percentages of subjects who discontinued due to adverse events in the long-term maintenance trial were 5.1% during the open-label phase. During the double-blind phase, no INVEGA TRINZA-treated subject and one placebo-treated subject discontinued due to adverse events. Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence of 2% or More in INVEGA TRINZA - Treated Patients: The safety profile of INVEGA TRINZA was similar to that seen with the 1-month paliperidone extended-release injectable suspension. Table 8 lists the adverse reactions reported in a long-term maintenance trial in subjects with schizophrenia. Table 8. Incidences of Adverse Reactions 2% or More of INVEGA TRINZA-Treated Patients (and Greater than Placebo) for the Open-Lab…
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