Corlanor

CORLANOR- ivabradine hydrochloride tablet, film coated
CORLANOR- ivabradine hydrochloride solution
Amgen Inc

1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1.1 Heart Failure in Adult Patients

Corlanor is indicated to reduce the risk of hospitalization for worsening heart failure in adult patients with stable, symptomatic chronic heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 35%, who are in sinus rhythm with resting heart rate ≥ 70 beats per minute and either are on maximally tolerated doses of beta-blockers or have a contraindication to beta-blocker use.

1.2 Heart Failure in Pediatric Patients

Corlanor is indicated for the treatment of stable symptomatic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in pediatric patients aged 6 months and older, who are in sinus rhythm with an elevated heart rate.

2. DOSAGE AND ADMINIST R ATION

2.1 Adults

The recommended starting dose of Corlanor is 5 mg twice daily with food. Assess patient after two weeks and adjust dose to achieve a resting heart rate between 50 and 60 beats per minute (bpm) as shown in Table 1. Thereafter, adjust dose as needed based on resting heart rate and tolerability. The maximum dose is 7.5 mg twice daily. In adult patients unable to swallow tablets, Corlanor oral solution can be used [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)].

In patients with a history of conduction defects or other patients in whom bradycardia could lead to hemodynamic compromise, initiate therapy at 2.5 mg twice daily before increasing the dose based on heart rate [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)].

Table 1. Dose Adjustment for Adults
Heart Rate Dose Adjustment
> 60 bpm Increase dose by 2.5 mg (given twice daily) up to a maximum dose of 7.5 mg twice daily
50-60 bpm Maintain dose
< 50 bpm or signs and symptoms of bradycardia Decrease dose by 2.5 mg (given twice daily); if current dose is 2.5 mg twice daily, discontinue therapy*

*[ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)]

2.2 Pediatric Patients

Recommended Dosage

Pediatric Patients 6 Months of Age and Older Weighing Less than 40 kg (Oral Solution)

The recommended starting dose of Corlanor oral solution in pediatric patients 6 months of age and older and weighing less than 40 kg is 0.05 mg/kg twice daily with food. Assess patient at two-week intervals and adjust dose by 0.05 mg/kg to target a heart rate (HR) reduction of at least 20%, based on tolerability. The maximum dose is 0.2 mg/kg twice daily for patients 6 months to less than 1 year old, and 0.3 mg/kg twice daily for patients 1 year old and older, up to a total of 7.5 mg twice daily.

If a dose of Corlanor is missed or spit out, do not give another dose to make up for the missed or spit out dose. Give the next dose at the usual time.

Pediatric Patients Weighing 40 kg and Greater (Tablets)

The recommended starting dose of Corlanor tablets in pediatric patients weighing more than 40 kg is 2.5 mg twice daily with food. Assess patient at two-week intervals and adjust dose by 2.5 mg to target a heart rate (HR) reduction of at least 20%, based on tolerability. The maximum dose is 7.5 mg twice daily. In patients unable to swallow tablets, Corlanor oral solution can be used.

Dose Reduction for Bradycardia

If bradycardia develops, reduce the dose to the previous titration step. In patients who develop bradycardia at the recommended initial dosage, consider reducing the dosage to 0.02 mg/kg twice daily.

Oral Solution Preparation and Administration

To administer Corlanor oral solution, empty the entire contents of the ampule(s) into a medication cup. With a calibrated oral syringe, measure the prescribed dose of Corlanor from the medication cup and administer the drug orally.

Corlanor oral solution is sterile and preservative-free. Discard the unused oral solution. Do not store or reuse any oral solution left in either the medication cup or an ampule.

3. DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGT HS

Corlanor Tablets

5 mg: salmon-colored, oval-shaped, film-coated tablet, functionally scored on both edges, debossed with “5” on one face and bisected on the other face. The tablet is scored and can be divided into equal halves to provide a 2.5 mg dose.

7.5 mg: salmon-colored, triangular-shaped, film-coated tablet debossed with “7.5” on one face and plain on the other face.

Corlanor Oral Solution

Corlanor 5 mg/5 mL (1 mg/mL) oral solution is a colorless liquid in an opaque, plastic, ampule containing 5 mg of Corlanor in 5 mL of liquid.

4. CONTRAINDICATIONS

Corlanor is contraindicated in patients with:

• Acute decompensated heart failure

• Clinically significant hypotension

• Sick sinus syndrome, sinoatrial block or 3rd degree AV block, unless a functioning demand pacemaker is present

• Clinically significant bradycardia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)]

• Severe hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6)]

• Pacemaker dependence (heart rate maintained exclusively by the pacemaker) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3)]

• Concomitant use of strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1)]

5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Fetal Toxicity

Corlanor may cause fetal toxicity when administered to a pregnant woman based on findings in animal studies. Embryo-fetal toxicity and cardiac teratogenic effects were observed in fetuses of pregnant rats treated during organogenesis at exposures 1 to 3 times the human exposures (AUC0-24hr ) at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1)]. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception when taking Corlanor [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3)].

5.2 Atrial Fibrillation

Corlanor increases the risk of atrial fibrillation. In the Systolic Heart Failure Treatment with the If Inhibitor Ivabradine Trial (SHIFT), the rate of atrial fibrillation was 5.0% per patient-year in patients treated with Corlanor and 3.9% per patient-year in patients treated with placebo [see Clinical Studies ( 14)]. Regularly monitor cardiac rhythm. Discontinue Corlanor if atrial fibrillation develops.

5.3 Bradycardia and Conduction Disturbances

Adult Patients

Bradycardia, sinus arrest, and heart block have occurred with Corlanor. The rate of bradycardia was 6.0% per patient-year in patients treated with Corlanor (2.7% symptomatic; 3.4% asymptomatic) and 1.3% per patient-year in patients treated with placebo. Risk factors for bradycardia include sinus node dysfunction, conduction defects (e.g., 1st or 2nd degree atrioventricular block, bundle branch block), ventricular dyssynchrony, and use of other negative chronotropes (e.g., digoxin, diltiazem, verapamil, amiodarone). Bradycardia may increase the risk of QT prolongation which may lead to severe ventricular arrhythmias, including torsade de pointes, especially in patients with risk factors such as use of QTc prolonging drugs [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2)].

Concurrent use of verapamil or diltiazem will increase Corlanor exposure, may themselves contribute to heart rate lowering, and should be avoided [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. Avoid use of Corlanor in patients with 2nd degree atrioventricular block unless a functioning demand pacemaker is present [see Contraindications ( 4) ].

Pediatric Patients
Bradycardia and first-degree heart block were observed in pediatric patients treated with Corlanor. Asymptomatic and symptomatic bradycardia were observed in 6.8% and 4.1% of pediatric patients treated with Corlanor, respectively. In the placebo treatment arm, 2.4% of pediatric patients had asymptomatic bradycardia, but none had symptomatic bradycardia. Bradycardia was managed through dose titration but did not result in study drug discontinuation [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2)].

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