Overview
11 DESCRIPTION KLISYRI (tirbanibulin) ointment is a microtubule inhibitor for topical use. The chemical name of tirbanibulin is N -benzyl-2-(5-(4-(2-morpholinoethoxy)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl) acetamide. The molecular weight is 431.4 and the molecular formula is C 26 H 29 N 3 O 3 . Tirbanibulin’s structural formula is: Tirbanibulin ointment 1% contains 10 mg tirbanibulin per gram of white to off-white...
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Tirbanibulin is a microtubule inhibitor. The mechanism of action of KLISYRI for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis is unknown. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of tirbanibulin in the treatment of actinic keratosis is unknown. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following topical treatment of a mean daily dose of 348 mg (range: 224 to 435 mg) of KLISYRI to a 100 cm 2 contiguous area of the face or balding scalp, once daily for 5 consecutive days. On Day 5, systemic exposure to tirbanibulin had a mean±SD maximum plasma concentration (C max ) of 1.32±0.74 ng/mL and 0.71±0.31 ng/mL, and a mean±SD area under the plasma concentration from time zero to 24 hours (AUC 24 ) of 19.6±8.1 h∗ng/mL and 11.7±4.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KLISYRI is indicated for the topical field treatment of actinic keratosis on the face or scalp. KLISYRI is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis of the face or scalp. ( 1 )
Common Doses
- Refer to label
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For topical use only; not for oral or ophthalmic use. Apply KLISYRI evenly to cover up to 100 cm 2 treatment field on the face or balding scalp once daily for 5 consecutive days using 1 unit-dose packet per application. Wash hands immediately with soap and water after application. Avoid washing and touching the treated area for approximately 8 hours after application of KLISYRI. Following this time, the area may be washed with a mild soap. Avoid transfer of KLISYRI to the periocular area [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are local skin reactions, application site pruritus, and application site pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Almirall, at 1-866-665-2782 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.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.