Zegalogue
ZEGALOGUE- dasiglucagon injection, solution
Zealand Pharma US, Inc
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ZEGALOGUE ® is indicated for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in pediatric and adult patients with diabetes aged 6 years and above.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Administration Instructions
ZEGALOGUE autoinjector and prefilled syringe are for subcutaneous injection only.
Instruct patients and their caregivers on the signs and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia. Because severe hypoglycemia requires the help of others to recover, instruct the patient to inform those around them about ZEGALOGUE and its Instructions For Use. Administer ZEGALOGUE as soon as possible when severe hypoglycemia is recognized.
Instruct the patient or caregiver to read the Instructions For Use at the time they receive a prescription for ZEGALOGUE. Emphasize the following instructions to the patient or caregiver:
- Administer ZEGALOGUE according to the printed instructions on the protective case label and the Instructions For Use.
- Visually inspect ZEGALOGUE prior to administration. The solution should appear clear, colorless, and free from particles. If the solution is discolored or contains particulate matter, do not use.
- Administer the injection in the lower abdomen, buttocks, thigh, or outer upper arm.
- Call for emergency assistance immediately after administering the dose.
- If there has been no response after 15 minutes, an additional dose of ZEGALOGUE may be administered while waiting for emergency assistance.
- When the patient has responded to treatment, give oral carbohydrates to restore liver glycogen and prevent recurrence of hypoglycemia.
- Do not attempt to reuse ZEGALOGUE. Each ZEGALOGUE device contains a single dose of dasiglucagon and cannot be reused.
2.2 Recommended Dosage
The recommended dose of ZEGALOGUE in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older is 0.6 mg administered by subcutaneous injection into the lower abdomen, buttocks, thigh, or outer upper arm.
If there has been no response after 15 minutes, an additional 0.6 mg dose of ZEGALOGUE from a new device may be administered.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
ZEGALOGUE injection is a clear, colorless solution available as:
- 0.6 mg/0.6 mL single-dose autoinjector
- 0.6 mg/0.6 mL single-dose prefilled syringe
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
ZEGALOGUE is contraindicated in patients with:
- Pheochromocytoma because of the risk of substantial increase in blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
- Insulinoma because of the risk of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Substantial Increase in Blood Pressure in Patients with Pheochromocytoma
ZEGALOGUE is contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma because glucagon products may stimulate the release of catecholamines from the tumor [see Contraindications (4)] . If the patient develops a substantial increase in blood pressure and a previously undiagnosed pheochromocytoma is suspected, 5 to 10 mg of phentolamine mesylate, administered intravenously, has been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure.
5.2 Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma
In patients with insulinoma, administration of glucagon products may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, ZEGALOGUE administration may directly or indirectly (through an initial rise in blood glucose) stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. ZEGALOGUE is contraindicated in patients with insulinoma [see Contraindications (4)] . If a patient develops symptoms of hypoglycemia after a dose of ZEGALOGUE, give glucose orally or intravenously.
5.3 Hypersensitivity and Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions have been reported with glucagon products; these include generalized rash, and in some cases anaphylactic shock with breathing difficulties and hypotension. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention if they experience any symptoms of serious hypersensitivity reactions.
5.4 Lack of Efficacy in Patients with Decreased Hepatic Glycogen
ZEGALOGUE is effective in treating hypoglycemia only if sufficient hepatic glycogen is present. Patients in states of starvation, with adrenal insufficiency or chronic hypoglycemia may not have adequate levels of hepatic glycogen for ZEGALOGUE administration to be effective. Patients with these conditions should be treated with glucose.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following important adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
- Hypersensitivity and Allergic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of ZEGALOGUE cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
In clinical trials, 316 adult patients with type 1 diabetes and 20 pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes were exposed to ZEGALOGUE.
The data in Table 1 reflect exposure of 116 adult patients to ZEGALOGUE in 2 placebo-controlled trials (mean age 40 years). Table 2 reflects exposure of 20 pediatric patients exposed to ZEGALOGUE in a placebo-controlled trial. Eight patients were 7 to 11 years old, and 12 were 12 to 17 years old [see Clinical Studies (14)] .
Adverse reaction type | Placebo (N=53) | Dasiglucagon (N=116) |
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% of Patients | % of Patients | |
Nausea | 4% | 57% |
Vomiting | 2% | 25% |
Headache | 4% | 11% |
Diarrhea | 0% | 5% |
Injection site pain | 0% | 2% |
Adverse reaction type | Placebo (N=11) | Dasiglucagon Age 6-11 years (N=8) | Dasiglucagon Age 12-17 years (N=12) | Dasiglucagon All (N=20) |
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% of Patients | % of Patients | % of Patients | % of Patients | |
Nausea | 0% | 25% | 92% | 65% |
Vomiting | 0% | 25% | 67% | 50% |
Headache | 0% | 0% | 17% | 10% |
Injection site pain | 0% | 0% | 8% | 5% |
Other Adverse Reactions
Other adverse reactions in patients treated with dasiglucagon occurring within 12 hours of treatment include: hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia, presyncope, palpitations, and orthostatic intolerance.
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