Isturisa (Page 5 of 6)
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
How Supplied
ISTURISA (osilodrostat) tablets are supplied as follows:
| Tablet Strength | Description | Package Configuration | NDC No. |
| 1 mg | Pale yellow, unscored, round, biconvex with beveled edge tablet, debossed “Y1” on one side and “NVR” on the other side. | Each carton contains 3 blister packs. Each blister pack contains 20 tablets. | 55292-320-60 |
| 5 mg | Yellow, unscored, round, biconvex with beveled edge tablet, debossed “Y2” on one side and “NVR” on the other side. | 55292-321-60 | |
| 10 mg | Pale orange brown, unscored, round, biconvex with beveled edge tablet, debossed “Y3” on one side and “NVR” on the other side. | 55292-322-60 |
Storage and Handling
Store at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C); excursions permitted 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F); protect from moisture.
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise patients to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
Monitoring
Instruct patients on the importance of laboratory monitoring and adhering to their return visit schedule [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2, 2.3)] .
Hypocortisolism
Advise patients that ISTURISA is associated with hypocortisolism-related events. Advise patients to report symptoms of hypercortisolism to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] .
QT Prolongation
Advise patients of the signs and symptoms of QT prolongation. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of QT prolongation.
Advise patients that an ECG will be taken before treatment and periodically thereafter. Advise patients with cardiac disease and risk factors for QT prolongation that adjustments in cardiac medications may be made and electrolyte disturbances may require correction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] .
Adrenal Hormone Precursors/Androgens
Advise patients that elevation of adrenal hormone precursors may occur and lead to low potassium levels, worsening of hypertension, and edema. Advise patients to report the occurrence of these symptoms to their healthcare provider.
Advise patients that elevations of androgens may occur and may lead to hirsutism, hypertrichosis, and acne (in females). Advise patients to report the occurrence of these symptoms to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)] .
Lactation
Advise females not to breastfeed during treatment with ISTURISA and for at least one week after treatment
[see Use in Specific Populations (
8.2)]
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Distributed by:
Recordati Rare Diseases Inc., Lebanon, NJ 08833 U.S.A.
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| PATIENT INFORMATION | |
| ISTURISA ® (is tur ee’ sah) (osilodrostat) Tablets | |
| What is the most important information I should know about ISTURISA? | |
| ISTURISA can cause serious side effects, including:
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience more than one of the following symptoms, as these may be symptoms of very low cortisol level, known as adrenal insufficiency: | |
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| If you get symptoms of hypocortisolism while taking ISTURISA, your healthcare provider may change your dose or ask you to stop taking it. Heart problem or a heart rhythm problem, such as an irregular heartbeat which could be a sign of a heart problem called QT prolongation. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have irregular heartbeats. See “What are the possible side effects of ISTURISA?” for more information about side effects. | |
| What is ISTURISA? ISTURISA is a prescription medicine that is used to treat adults with Cushing’s disease:
It is not known if ISTURISA is safe and effective in children. | |
| Before you take ISTURISA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take medicines used to treat certain heart problems. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure whether your medicine is used to treat heart problems. | |
| How should I take ISTURISA?
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| What are the possible side effects of ISTURISA? ISTURISA may cause serious side effects, including:
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects. The most common side effects of ISTURISA include: | |
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| These are not all of the possible side effects of ISTURISA. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. | |
| How should I store ISTURISA?
Keep ISTURISA and all medicines out of the reach of children. | |
| General information about the safe and effective use of ISTURISA. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use ISTURISA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ISTURISA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about ISTURISA that is written for healthcare professionals. | |
| What are the ingredients in ISTURISA? Active ingredient: osilodrostat phosphate Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Tablet film-coating: hypromellose, titanium dioxide, ferric oxide (yellow), ferric oxide (red) (1 mg and 10 mg only) ferrosoferric oxide (10 mg only), polyethylene glycol 4000, and talc. | |
| For more information, go to www.ISTURISA.com or call 1-888-575-8344. Distributed by: Recordati Rare Disease, Inc., Lebanon, NJ USA 08833 © Recordati | |
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Approved: March 2020
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