SAVAYSA

SAVAYSA- edoxaban tosylate tablet, film coated
Daiichi Sankyo

B. PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF SAVAYSA INCREASES THE RISK OF ISCHEMIC EVENTS

Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of ischemic events. If SAVAYSA is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant as described in the transition guidance [see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), and Clinical Studies (14.1)].

C. SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA

Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with SAVAYSA who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Consider these risks when scheduling patients for spinal procedures. Factors that can increase the risk of developing epidural or spinal hematomas in these patients include:

• use of indwelling epidural catheters
• concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants
• a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures
• a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery
• optimal timing between the administration of SAVAYSA and neuraxial procedures is not known

[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] .

Monitor patients frequently for signs and symptoms of neurological impairment. If neurological compromise is noted, urgent treatment is necessary [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

Consider the benefits and risks before neuraxial intervention in patients anticoagulated or to be anticoagulated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1.1 Reduction in the Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

SAVAYSA is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).

Limitation of Use for NVAF

SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min because of an increased risk of ischemic stroke compared to warfarin [see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1)].

1.2 Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

SAVAYSA is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following 5 to 10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

The recommended dose of SAVAYSA is 60 mg taken orally once daily [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Assess creatinine clearance, as calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation 1, before initiating therapy with SAVAYSA. Do not use SAVAYSA in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min.

Reduce SAVAYSA dose to 30 mg once daily in patients with CrCL 15 to 50 mL/min [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

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1

Cockcroft-Gault CrCL = (140-age) × (weight in kg) × (0.85 if female) / (72 × creatinine in mg/dL).

2.2 Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

The recommended dose of SAVAYSA is 60 mg taken orally once daily following 5 to 10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].

Reduce SAVAYSA dose to 30 mg once daily in patients with CrCL 15 to 50 mL/min, patients who weigh less than or equal to 60 kg, or patients who are taking certain concomitant P-gp inhibitor medications [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].

2.3 Administration Information

If a dose of SAVAYSA is missed, the dose should be taken as soon as possible on the same day. Dosing should resume the next day according to the normal dosing schedule. The dose should not be doubled to make up for a missed dose.

SAVAYSA can be taken without regard to food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

2.4 Transition to or from SAVAYSA

Transition to SAVAYSA

From	To	Recommendation
Warfarin or other Vitamin K Antagonists	SAVAYSA	Discontinue warfarin and start SAVAYSA when the INR is ≤ 2.5
Oral anticoagulants other than warfarin or other Vitamin K Antagonists	SAVAYSA	Discontinue current oral anticoagulant and start SAVAYSA at the time of the next scheduled dose of the other oral anticoagulant
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)	SAVAYSA	Discontinue LMWH and start SAVAYSA at the time of the next scheduled administration of LMWH
Unfractionated heparin	SAVAYSA	Discontinue the infusion and start SAVAYSA 4 hours later

Transition from SAVAYSA

From	To	Recommendation
Abbreviations: INR=International Normalized Ratio
SAVAYSA	Warfarin	Oral option: For patients taking 60 mg of SAVAYSA, reduce the dose to 30 mg and begin warfarin concomitantly. For patients receiving 30 mg of SAVAYSA, reduce the dose to 15 mg and begin warfarin concomitantly. INR must be measured at least weekly and just prior to the daily dose of SAVAYSA to minimize the influence of SAVAYSA on INR measurements. Once a stable INR ≥ 2.0 is achieved, SAVAYSA should be discontinued and the warfarin continued
SAVAYSA	Warfarin	Parenteral option: Discontinue SAVAYSA and administer a parenteral anticoagulant and warfarin at the time of the next scheduled SAVAYSA dose. Once a stable INR ≥ 2.0 is achieved the parenteral anticoagulant should be discontinued and the warfarin continued
SAVAYSA	Non-Vitamin-K-Dependent Oral anticoagulants	Discontinue SAVAYSA and start the other oral anticoagulant at the time of the next dose of SAVAYSA
SAVAYSA	Parenteral anticoagulants	Discontinue SAVAYSA and start the parenteral anticoagulant at the time of the next dose of SAVAYSA