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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Carcinogenesis
Long term studies in animals to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of oxycodone have not been conducted.
Mutagenesis
Oxycodone was genotoxic in the in vitro mouse lymphoma assay. Oxycodone was negative when tested at appropriate concentrations in the in vitro chromosomal aberration assay, the in vitro bacterial reverse mutation assay (Ames test), and the in vivo bone marrow micronucleus assay in mice.
Impairment of Fertility
In a study of reproductive performance, rats were administered a once daily gavage dose of the vehicle or oxycodone hydrochloride (0.5, 2, and 8 mg/kg). Male rats were dosed for 28 days before cohabitation with females, during the cohabitation and until necropsy (2-3 weeks post-cohabitation). Females were dosed for 14 days before cohabitation with males, during cohabitation and up to Gestation Day 6. Oxycodone HCl did not affect reproductive function in male or female rats at any dose tested (≤8 mg/kg/day), up to 1.3 times a human dose of 60 mg/day.
13.2 Animal Toxicology
The safety of beeswax, carnauba wax, and myristic acid in XTAMPZA ER in doses exceeding a total daily dose of 288 mg oxycodone per day (equivalent to 320 mg oxycodone HCl per day) has not been studied.
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
An enriched-enrollment, randomized-withdrawal, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, study was conducted in 740 patients with persistent, moderate-to-severe chronic lower back pain, with inadequate pain control from their prior therapy. During screening, patients stopped their prior opioid analgesics and/or non-opioid analgesics prior to starting XTAMPZA ER treatment. Patients were titrated to a stable and tolerated dose between 18 mg (equivalent to 20 mg oxycodone HCl) twice daily and 72 mg (equivalent to 80 mg oxycodone HCl) twice daily of XTAMPZA ER in an open-label fashion during the first six weeks of the trial. Optional use of rescue medication (acetaminophen 500 mg tablets) up to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours was permitted during the dose titration phase, up to 2000 mg per day. XTAMPZA ER was titrated once every three to seven days until a stable and tolerable dose was identified (maximum dose of 72 mg [equivalent to 80 mg oxycodone HCl] twice daily).
Following the titration phase, 389 subjects (53%) met the study randomization criteria of adequate analgesia (pain reduction of at least 2 points from screening baseline to a score of 4 or less on a 0-10 numerical rating scale) and acceptable tolerability of XTAMPZA ER and entered the randomized, double-blind maintenance phase. Subjects discontinued from the dose-titration phase for the following reasons: failure to meet entrance criteria (18%), adverse events (13%), subject request (7%) and lack of efficacy (5%). Patients were randomized at a ratio of 1:1 into a 12-week double-blind maintenance phase with their fixed stable dose of XTAMPZA ER (or matching placebo). Patients randomized to placebo were given a blinded taper of XTAMPZA ER according to a prespecified tapering schedule; XTAMPZA ER was decreased by 25% to 35% every 5 days for the higher doses of XTAMPZA ER and up to 50% every 5 days for the mid-to-lower doses of XTAMPZA ER over the first 20 days of the double-blind maintenance phase. Patients were allowed to use rescue medication (acetaminophen 500 mg tablets) up to a maximum dose of 2000 mg per day. During the double-blind maintenance phase, 122 patients (63%) completed the 12-week treatment with XTAMPZA ER and 100 (51%) completed with placebo. Overall, 11% of patients discontinued due to lack of efficacy (4% of XTAMPZA ER patients and 17% of placebo patients), and 7% discontinued due to adverse events (7% of XTAMPZA ER patients and 7% of placebo patients).
In this study, there was a significant difference in pain reduction, favoring XTAMPZA ER, between XTAMPZA ER (doses of 36-144 mg per day, equivalent to 40-160 mg of oxycodone HCl) and placebo, based on the primary endpoint of change in average pain intensity from randomization baseline to Week 12 of the double-blind maintenance phase.
The proportion of patients (responders) in each group who demonstrated improvement in their weekly average pain scores from screening baseline to Week 12, is shown in Figure 2. The figure is cumulative, so that patients whose change from screening is, for example, 30%, are also included at every level of improvement below 30%. Patients who did not complete the study were classified as non-responders. Treatment with XTAMPZA ER resulted in a higher proportion of responders, defined as patients with at least a 30% and 50% improvement as compared to placebo.
Figure 2: Responder Analysis for Pain Intensity: Percent Reduction/Improvement (Intent-to-Treat Population)
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
XTAMPZA ER capsules are supplied in 100-count bottles with a child-resistant closure and as a hospital unit dose package with 10 individually blistered capsules per card; two cards per carton as follows:
Strength | Capsule Description | NDC Number(100-count Bottles with a child-resistant closure) | NDC Number(20-count Hospital Unit Dose Blister Cartons) |
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9 mg(equivalent to 10 mg oxycodone HCl) | Size 3, ivory cap printed with “XTAMPZA ER” and white body printed with “9 mg” | NDC 24510-110-10 | NDC 24510-110-20 |
13.5 mg(equivalent to 15 mg oxycodone HCl) | Size 2, Swedish orange cap printed with “XTAMPZA ER” and white body printed with “13.5 mg” | NDC 24510-115-10 | NDC 24510-115-20 |
18 mg(equivalent to 20 mg oxycodone HCl) | Size 1, rich yellow cap printed with “XTAMPZA ER” and white body printed with “18 mg” | NDC 24510-120-10 | NDC 24510-120-20 |
27 mg(equivalent to 30 mg oxycodone HCl) | Size 0, light gray cap printed with “XTAMPZA ER” and white body printed with “27 mg” | NDC 24510-130-10 | NDC 24510-130-20 |
36 mg(equivalent to 40 mg oxycodone HCl) | Size 00, flesh color cap printed with “XTAMPZA ER” and white body printed with “36 mg” | NDC 24510-140-10 | NDC 24510-140-20 |
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Dispense in tight, light-resistant container, with child-resistant closure.
Store XTAMPZA ER securely and dispose of properly [see Patient Counseling Information (17)].
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Storage and Disposal
Because of the risks associated with accidental ingestion, misuse, and abuse, advise patients to store XTAMPZA ER securely, out of sight and reach of children, and in a location not accessible by others, including visitors to the home. Inform patients that leaving XTAMPZA ER unsecured can pose a deadly risk to others in the home [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2), Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.2)].
Advise patients and caregivers that when medicines are no longer needed, they should be disposed of promptly. Expired, unwanted, or unused XTAMPZA ER should be disposed of by flushing the unused medication down the toilet if a drug take-back option is not readily available. Inform patients that they can visit www.fda.gov/drugdisposal for a complete list of medicines recommended for disposal by flushing, as well as additional information on disposal of unused medicines.
Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse
Inform patients that the use of XTAMPZA ER, even when taken as recommended, can result in addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Instruct patients not to share XTAMPZA ER with others and to take steps to protect XTAMPZA ER from theft or misuse.
Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression
Inform patients of the risk of life-threatening respiratory depression including information that the risk is greatest when starting XTAMPZA ER or when the dosage is increased, and that it can occur even at recommended dosages.
Educate patients and caregivers on how to recognize respiratory depression and emphasize the importance of calling 911 or getting emergency medical help right away in the event of a known or suspected overdose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Accidental Ingestion
Inform patients that accidental ingestion, especially by children, may result in respiratory depression or death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Interactions with Benzodiazepines and other CNS Depressants
Inform patients and caregivers that potentially fatal additive effects may occur if XTAMPZA ER is used with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants, including alcohol, and not to use these concomitantly unless supervised by a healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Drug Interactions (7)].
Patient Access to Naloxone for the Emergency Treatment of Opioid Overdose
Discuss with the patient and caregiver the availability of naloxone for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose, both when initiating and renewing treatment with XTAMPZA ER. Inform patients and caregivers about the various ways to obtain naloxone as permitted by individual state naloxone dispensing and prescribing requirements or guidelines (e.g., by prescription, directly from a pharmacist, or as part of a community-based program) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Educate patients and caregivers on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an overdose.
Explain to patients and caregivers that naloxone’s effects are temporary, and that they must call 911 or get emergency medical help right away in cases of known or suspected opioid overdose, even if naloxone is administered [see Overdosage (10) ].
If naloxone is prescribed, also advise patients and caregivers:
- How to treat with naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose
- To tell family and friends about their naloxone and to keep it in a place where family and friends can access it in an emergency
- To read the Patient Information (or other educational material) that will come with their naloxone. Emphasize the importance of doing this before an opioid emergency happens, so the patient and caregiver will know what to do.
Hyperalgesia and Allodynia
Inform patients and caregivers not to increase opioid dosage without first consulting a clinician. Advise patients to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of hyperalgesia, including worsening pain, increased sensitivity to pain, or new pain [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7), Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
Serotonin Syndrome
Inform patients that XTAMPZA ER could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. Warn patients of the symptoms of serotonin syndrome and to seek medical attention right away if symptoms develop. Instruct patients to inform their physicians if they are taking, or plan to take serotonergic medications. [see Drug Interactions (7)].
MAOI Interaction
Inform patients to avoid taking XTAMPZA ER while using any drugs that inhibit monoamine oxidase. Patients should not start MAOIs while taking XTAMPZA ER [see Drug Interactions (7)].
Food Effect
Because food has an effect on absorption of oxycodone from XTAMPZA ER, each dose of XTAMPZA ER should be taken with food in order to ensure that appropriate plasma levels are consistently achieved. Instruct patients to take XTAMPZA ER with approximately the same amount of food regardless of whether they swallow the capsule whole or sprinkle on soft food or into a cup and then administer directly into the mouth.
XTAMPZA ER may be taken as intact capsules or, alternately, may be administered as a sprinkle on soft foods or sprinkled into a cup and administered directly into the mouth, or through a nasogastric or gastric feeding tube [see Dosage and Administration (2.1,2.7)].
Important Administration Instructions [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.6, 2.7), Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
Instruct patients how to properly take XTAMPZA ER, including the following:
- Taking XTAMPZA ER with food
- Swallowing XTAMPZA ER capsules whole or sprinkling the capsule contents on soft food or into a cup and administering directly into the mouth
- Using XTAMPZA ER exactly as prescribed to reduce the risk of life-threatening adverse reactions (e.g., respiratory depression)
Important Discontinuation Instructions
In order to avoid developing withdrawal symptoms, instruct patients not to discontinue XTAMPZA ER without first discussing a tapering plan with the prescriber [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)]
Driving or Operating Heavy Machinery
Inform patients that XTAMPZA ER may impair the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities such as driving a car or operating heavy machinery. Advise patients not to perform such tasks until they know how they will react to the medication [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15)].
Constipation
Advise patients of the potential for severe constipation, including management instructions and when to seek medical attention.
Adrenal Insufficiency
Inform patients that XTAMPZA ER could cause adrenal insufficiency, a potentially life-threatening condition. Adrenal insufficiency may present with non-specific symptoms and signs such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Advise patients to seek medical attention if they experience a constellation of these symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
Hypotension
Inform patients that XTAMPZA ER may cause orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Instruct patients how to recognize symptoms of low blood pressure and how to reduce the risk of serious consequences should hypotension occur (e.g., sit or lie down, carefully rise from a sitting or lying position) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)].
Anaphylaxis
Inform patients that anaphylaxis has been reported with ingredients contained in XTAMPZA ER. Advise patients how to recognize such a reaction and when to seek medical attention [see Contraindications (4), Adverse Reactions (6)].
Pregnancy
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Inform female patients of reproductive potential that use of XTAMPZA ER for an extended period of time during pregnancy can result in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, which may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4), Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Embryofetal Toxicity
Advise females of reproductive potential that XTAMPZA ER can cause fetal harm and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Lactation
Advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with XTAMPZA ER [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].
Infertility
Inform patients that use of opioids for an extended period of time may cause reduced fertility. It is not known whether these effects on fertility are reversible [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
Healthcare professionals can telephone Collegium Pharmaceutical’s Medical Affairs Department (1-855-331-5615) for information on this product.
Manufactured by: Patheon Pharmaceuticals, Cincinnati, OH 45237
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Medication Guide XTAMPZA® ER (ex tamp’ zah ee ar) (oxycodone) extended-release capsules, CII | ||
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | Issued: DECEMBER 2023 | |
XTAMPZA ER is:
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Important information about XTAMPZA ER:
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Do not take XTAMPZA ER if you have:
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Before taking XTAMPZA ER, tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of: | ||
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Tell your healthcare provider if you are:
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When taking XTAMPZA ER:
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While taking XTAMPZA ER DO NOT:
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The possible side effects of XTAMPZA ER are:
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