Crisaborole

Brand Names: Eucrisa

Drug Class: Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitor

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION EUCRISA contains 2% crisaborole (w/w) in a petrolatum-based, white to off-white ointment and is for topical use. The active ingredient, crisaborole, is a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor. Crisaborole is described chemically as 5-(4-cyanophenoxy)-1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-[2,1]-benzoxaborole. The empirical formula is C 14 H 10 BNO 3 and the molecular weight is 251.1 g/mol.

Mechanism of Action

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Crisaborole is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE-4) inhibitor. PDE-4 inhibition results in increased intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels. The specific mechanism(s) by which crisaborole exerts its therapeutic action for the treatment of atopic dermatitis is not well defined. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Cardiac Electrophysiology At therapeutic doses, EUCRISA ointment is not expected to prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption The PK of EUCRISA were investigated in 33 pediatric subjects 2 to 17 years of age with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis and a mean ± SD body surface area (BSA) involvement of 49 ± 20% (range 27% to 92%).

Indications

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EUCRISA is indicated for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. EUCRISA is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor indicated for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. ( 1 )

Common Doses

  • Refer to label

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin layer of EUCRISA twice daily to affected areas. Once clinical effect is achieved, consider reducing application to once daily [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . EUCRISA is for topical use only and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. • Apply a thin layer twice daily to affected areas. ( 2 ) • Once clinical effect is achieved, consider reducing application to once daily. ( 2 ) • For topical use only. ( 2 ) • Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )

Contraindications

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS EUCRISA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Known hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation. ( 4 )

Side Effects

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reaction occurring in ≥1% in subjects is application site pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 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 practice.

Interactions

  • No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.