Overview
11 DESCRIPTION VABRINTY is a sterile polymeric matrix formulation of leuprolide acetate, a GnRH agonist, for subcutaneous injection. It is designed to deliver leuprolide acetate at a controlled rate over a one-, three-, four, or six-month therapeutic period. Leuprolide acetate is a synthetic nonapeptide analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) that, when given...
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Leuprolide acetate, a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, acts as an inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion when given continuously in therapeutic doses. Animal and human studies indicate that after an initial stimulation, chronic administration of leuprolide acetate results in suppression of testicular and ovarian steroidogenesis. This effect is reversible upon discontinuation of drug therapy. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Following initial administration, VABRINTY causes an initial increase in serum luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels with subsequent increases in serum levels of testosterone.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VABRINTY is indicated for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. VABRINTY is a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist indicated for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ( 1 )
Common Doses
- 7.5 mg
- 22.5 mg
- 30 mg
- 45 mg
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION VABRINTY is administered subcutaneously based on the following recommended dose and schedule: 7.5 mg subcutaneously every month ( 2.1 ) 22.5 mg subcutaneously every 3 months ( 2.1 ) 30 mg subcutaneously every 4 months ( 2.1 ) 45 mg subcutaneously every 6 months ( 2.1 ) See Full Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage VABRINTY is administered subcutaneously and provides continuous release of leuprolide acetate over a one-, three-, four-, or six-month treatment period (Table 1).
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity VABRINTY is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to GnRH, GnRH agonist analogs or any of the components of VABRINTY. Anaphylactic reactions to synthetic GnRH or GnRH agonist analogs have been reported in the literature. Known hypersensitivity to GnRH, GnRH agonist analogs or any of the components of VABRINTY ( 4 )
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Tumor Flare [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Hyperglycemia and Diabetes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Cardiovascular Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Effect on QT/QTc Interval [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Convulsions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.