SYMDEKO

SYMDEKO- tezacaftor and ivacaftor
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

SYMDEKO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients age 6 years and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation or who have at least one mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that is responsive to tezacaftor/ivacaftor based on in vitro data and/or clinical evidence [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) and Clinical Studies (14)].

If the patient’s genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of a CFTR mutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by the mutation test instructions for use.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 General Dosing Information

Swallow the tablets whole.

SYMDEKO should be taken with fat-containing food, such as food recommended in standard nutritional guidelines. Examples of meals or snacks that contain fat are those prepared with butter or oils or those containing eggs, cheeses, nuts, whole milk, or meats, etc. [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

2.2 Recommended Dosage in Adults, Adolescents, and Children Age 6 Years and Older

Adults, adolescents, and children age 6 years and older should be dosed according to Table 1. The morning and the evening dose should be taken approximately 12 hours apart.

Table 1: Recommended Dosage for Patients Age 6 Years and Older
Age Morning(one tablet) Evening(one tablet)
6 to <12 years weighing <30 kg tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg ivacaftor 75 mg
6 to <12 years weighing ≥30 kg tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg ivacaftor 150 mg
≥12 years tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg ivacaftor 150 mg

Information for Missed Doses:

If 6 hours or less have passed since the missed morning or evening dose, the patient should take the missed dose as soon as possible and continue on the original schedule. If more than 6 hours have passed since the missed morning or evening dose, the patient should not take the missed dose. The next scheduled dose can be taken at the usual time. More than one dose should not be taken at the same time.

2.3 Recommended Dosage for Patients with Hepatic Impairment

For dose adjustment for patients with hepatic impairment, refer to Table 2.

Studies have not been conducted in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), but exposure of tezacaftor and ivacaftor is expected to be higher than in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Therefore, SYMDEKO should be used with caution at an adjusted dose after weighing the risks and benefits of treatment in these patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), and Patient Counseling Information (17)].

Table 2: Recommended Dosage for Patients with Hepatic Impairment
Hepatic Impairment Morning Evening
Patients Age 6 to <12 Years Weighing <30kg Patients Age 6 to <12 Years Weighing ≥30 kg and Patients Age ≥12 Years All Patients
Mild (Child-Pugh Class A) No dose adjustment No dose adjustment No dose adjustment
Moderate (Child-Pugh Class B) One tablet of tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg once daily One tablet of tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg once daily No ivacaftor dose
Severe (Child-Pugh Class C) One tablet of tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg once daily(or less frequently) One tablet of tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg once daily(or less frequently)

2.4 Dosage Adjustment for Patients Taking Drugs that are CYP3A Inhibitors

The dosing regimen of SYMDEKO should be adjusted when co-administered with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors.

Moderate CYP3A inhibitors:

When co-administered with moderate CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., fluconazole, erythromycin), the dosing regimen should be adjusted as in Table 3 [see Drug Interactions (7.2), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), and Patient Counseling Information (17)].

Table 3: Dosing Schedule for Concomitant Use of SYMDEKO with Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4*
*
Continue dosing with tezacaftor/ivacaftor or ivacaftor tablets on alternate days.
Patients Age 6 to <12 Years Weighing <30 kg
Morning
Tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg tablet
Ivacaftor 75 mg tablet
Evening
Ivacaftor 75 mg tablet
Patients Age 6 to <12 Years Weighing ≥30 kg and Patients Age ≥12 Years
Morning
Tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg tablet
Ivacaftor 150 mg tablet
Evening
Ivacaftor 150 mg tablet

Strong CYP3A inhibitors:

When co-administered with strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, telithromycin, and clarithromycin), the dosing regimen should be adjusted as in Table 4 [see Drug Interactions (7.2), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), and Patient Counseling Information (17)].

Table 4: Dosing Schedule for Concomitant Use of SYMDEKO with Strong CYP3A Inhibitors
Day 1 Day 2 and Day 3 Day 4*
*
Continue dosing with tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablets twice a week, taken approximately 3 to 4 days apart.
The evening dose of ivacaftor should not be taken on any day.
Patients Age 6 to <12 Years Weighing <30 kg
Morning
Tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg tablet
Evening
Ivacaftor 75 mg tablet
Patients Age 6 to <12 Years Weighing ≥30 kg and Patients Age ≥12 Years
Morning
Tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg tablet
Evening
Ivacaftor 150 mg tablet

Food or drink containing grapefruit should be avoided during treatment with SYMDEKO [see Drug Interactions (7.2) and Patient Counseling Information (17)].

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