Dosage & Administration
The recommended dosage of IBSRELA in adults is 50 mg orally twice daily.
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- IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age; in nonclinical studies in young juvenile rats administration of tenapanor caused deaths presumed to be due to dehydration[see,
4 CONTRAINDICATIONSIBSRELA is contraindicated in:
- Patients less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious dehydration[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].
- Patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction.
- Pediatric patients less than 6 years of age.
- Patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction.
].8.4 Pediatric UseIBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age. Avoid IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established.
In nonclinical studies, deaths occurred in young juvenile rats (less than 1 week-old-rats approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age) following oral administration of tenapanor, as described below in Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data.
Juvenile Animal Toxicity DataIn a 21-day oral dose range finding toxicity study in juvenile rats, tenapanor was administered to neonatal rats (post-natal day (PND) 5) at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg/day. Tenapanor was not tolerated in male and female pups and the study was terminated on PND 16 due to mortalities and decreased body weight (24% to 29% reduction in females at the respective dose groups and 33% reduction in males in the 10 mg/kg/day group, compared to control).
In a second dose range finding study, tenapanor doses of 0.1, 0.5, 2.5, or 5 mg/kg/day were administered to neonatal rats from PND 5 through PND 24. Treatment-related mortalities were observed at 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day doses. These premature deaths were observed as early as PND 8, with majority of deaths occurring between PND 15 and 25. In the 5 mg/kg/day group, mean body weights were 47% lower for males on PND 23 and 35% lower for females on PND 22 when compared to the controls. Slightly lower mean tibial lengths (5% to 11%) were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups on PND 25 and correlated with the decrements in body weight noted in these groups. Lower spleen, thymus, and/or ovarian weights were noted at the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day doses. Tenapanor-related gastrointestinal distension and microscopic bone findings of increased osteoclasts, eroded bone, and/or decreased bone in sternum and/or femorotibial joint were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. - Patients less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious dehydration
- Avoid use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age[see,
5.1 Risk of Serious Dehydration in Pediatric PatientsIBSRELA is contraindicated in patients below 6 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. In young juvenile rats (less than 1 week old; approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age), decreased body weight and deaths occurred, presumed to be due to dehydration, following oral administration of tenapanor. There are no data available in older juvenile rats (human age equivalent 2 years to less than 12 years).
Avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age. Although there are no data in older juvenile rats, given the deaths in younger rats and the lack of clinical safety and efficacy data in pediatric patients, avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].].8.4 Pediatric UseIBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age. Avoid IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established.
In nonclinical studies, deaths occurred in young juvenile rats (less than 1 week-old-rats approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age) following oral administration of tenapanor, as described below in Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data.
Juvenile Animal Toxicity DataIn a 21-day oral dose range finding toxicity study in juvenile rats, tenapanor was administered to neonatal rats (post-natal day (PND) 5) at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg/day. Tenapanor was not tolerated in male and female pups and the study was terminated on PND 16 due to mortalities and decreased body weight (24% to 29% reduction in females at the respective dose groups and 33% reduction in males in the 10 mg/kg/day group, compared to control).
In a second dose range finding study, tenapanor doses of 0.1, 0.5, 2.5, or 5 mg/kg/day were administered to neonatal rats from PND 5 through PND 24. Treatment-related mortalities were observed at 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day doses. These premature deaths were observed as early as PND 8, with majority of deaths occurring between PND 15 and 25. In the 5 mg/kg/day group, mean body weights were 47% lower for males on PND 23 and 35% lower for females on PND 22 when compared to the controls. Slightly lower mean tibial lengths (5% to 11%) were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups on PND 25 and correlated with the decrements in body weight noted in these groups. Lower spleen, thymus, and/or ovarian weights were noted at the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day doses. Tenapanor-related gastrointestinal distension and microscopic bone findings of increased osteoclasts, eroded bone, and/or decreased bone in sternum and/or femorotibial joint were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. - The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA have not been established in patients less than 18 years of age[see.]
8.4 Pediatric UseIBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age. Avoid IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established.
In nonclinical studies, deaths occurred in young juvenile rats (less than 1 week-old-rats approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age) following oral administration of tenapanor, as described below in Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data.
Juvenile Animal Toxicity DataIn a 21-day oral dose range finding toxicity study in juvenile rats, tenapanor was administered to neonatal rats (post-natal day (PND) 5) at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg/day. Tenapanor was not tolerated in male and female pups and the study was terminated on PND 16 due to mortalities and decreased body weight (24% to 29% reduction in females at the respective dose groups and 33% reduction in males in the 10 mg/kg/day group, compared to control).
In a second dose range finding study, tenapanor doses of 0.1, 0.5, 2.5, or 5 mg/kg/day were administered to neonatal rats from PND 5 through PND 24. Treatment-related mortalities were observed at 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day doses. These premature deaths were observed as early as PND 8, with majority of deaths occurring between PND 15 and 25. In the 5 mg/kg/day group, mean body weights were 47% lower for males on PND 23 and 35% lower for females on PND 22 when compared to the controls. Slightly lower mean tibial lengths (5% to 11%) were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups on PND 25 and correlated with the decrements in body weight noted in these groups. Lower spleen, thymus, and/or ovarian weights were noted at the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day doses. Tenapanor-related gastrointestinal distension and microscopic bone findings of increased osteoclasts, eroded bone, and/or decreased bone in sternum and/or femorotibial joint were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
IBSRELA is indicated for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults.
The recommended dosage of IBSRELA in adults is 50 mg orally twice daily.
Tablets: 50 mg tenapanor supplied as an oval, white to off-white tablet debossed with "
Tenapanor is minimally absorbed systemically, with plasma concentrations below the limit of quantification (less than 0.5 ng/mL) following oral administration
Tenapanor is minimally absorbed following repeated twice daily oral administration. Plasma concentrations of tenapanor were below the limit of quantitation (less than 0.5 ng/mL) in the majority of samples from healthy subjects following single and repeated oral administration of IBSRELA 50 mg twice daily. Therefore, standard pharmacokinetic parameters such as area under the curve (AUC), maximum concentration (Cmax), and half-life (t1/2) could not be determined.
Plasma protein binding of tenapanor and its major metabolite, M1, is approximately 99% and 97%, respectively, in vitro.
Tenapanor is metabolized primarily by CYP3A4/5 and low levels of its major metabolite, M1, are detected in plasma. The Cmaxof M1 is approximately 13 ng/mL after single dose of IBSRELA 50 mg and 15 ng/mL at steady state following repeated dosing of IBSRELA 50 mg twice daily in healthy subjects.
Following administration of a single 15 mg radiolabeled14C-tenapanor dose to healthy subjects, approximately 70% of the radioactivity was excreted in feces within 120 hours post-dose and 79% within 240 hours post-dose, mostly as the parent drug accounting for 65% of dose within 144 hours post-dose. Approximately 9% of the administered dose was recovered in urine, primarily as metabolites. M1 is excreted in urine unchanged accounting for 1.5% of dose within 144 hours post-dose.
Following a single dose of tenapanor 100 mg in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B), plasma concentrations of tenapanor were mostly below the limit of quantitation (< 0.5 ng/mL) and the pharmacokinetic parameters for tenapanor could not be determined. The geometric mean AUC and Cmaxof the major metabolite, M1, were approximately 33% and 27% lower, respectively, in patients with moderate hepatic impairment compared to those of healthy subjects. The decrease in M1 systemic exposure is not clinically relevant.
Based on a cross-study comparison, plasma concentrations of M1 in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis (eGFR less than 15 mL/min/1.73m2) was not notably different from those of healthy subjects given comparable doses of IBSRELA.
Tenapanor and M1 did not inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6 in vitro.
Tenapanor and M1 did not induce CYP1A2 and CYP2B6 in vitro.
No significant inhibition or induction of CYP3A4 enzyme using midazolam as a substrate was observed when IBSRELA 50 mg was administered twice a day for 13 days in healthy subjects.
Following co-administration of a single dose of IBSRELA 50 mg with repeated doses of itraconazole 200 mg, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, the mean AUC and Cmaxof M1 was decreased 50% in healthy subjects. The decrease in M1 systemic exposure is not clinically relevant. Plasma concentrations of tenapanor were mostly below the limit of quantitation (less than 0.5 ng/mL) after co-administration of itraconazole.
No significant effect on CYP2C9 activity using warfarin as a substrate was observed when tenapanor 30 mg was administered twice a day (a dosage 0.6 times the recommended dosage) for 12 days in healthy subjects.
Tenapanor inhibited OATP2B1, but is not an inhibitor of P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, and OATP1B3. M1 did not inhibit P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OAT1, OAT3, OCT2, MATE1, and MATE2-K.
M1 is a substrate of P-gp. Tenapanor is not a substrate of P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, and OATP1B3. M1 is not a substrate of BCRP, OAT1, OAT3, OCT2, MATE1 and MATE2-K.
No significant effect on PepT1 activity using cefadroxil as a substrate was observed when IBSRELA 50 mg was administered twice a day for 12 days in healthy subjects.
No significant effect on P-gp activity using digoxin as a substrate was observed when tenapanor 30 mg was administered twice a day (a dosage 0.6 times the recommended dosage) for 12 days in healthy subjects.
Following administration of a single 20 mg dose of enalapril (OATP2B1 substrate) with tenapanor 30 mg administered twice a day (a dosage 0.6 times the recommended dosage) at steady state in healthy subjects, the mean AUC and Cmaxof enalapril was decreased by 64% and 69%, respectively. The mean AUC and Cmaxof enalaprilat was decreased by 52% and 68%, respectively
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the United States general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
IBSRELA is contraindicated in:
- Patients less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious dehydration [see,
5.1 Risk of Serious Dehydration in Pediatric PatientsIBSRELA is contraindicated in patients below 6 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. In young juvenile rats (less than 1 week old; approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age), decreased body weight and deaths occurred, presumed to be due to dehydration, following oral administration of tenapanor. There are no data available in older juvenile rats (human age equivalent 2 years to less than 12 years).
Avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age. Although there are no data in older juvenile rats, given the deaths in younger rats and the lack of clinical safety and efficacy data in pediatric patients, avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].].8.4 Pediatric UseIBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age. Avoid IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established.
In nonclinical studies, deaths occurred in young juvenile rats (less than 1 week-old-rats approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age) following oral administration of tenapanor, as described below in Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data.
Juvenile Animal Toxicity DataIn a 21-day oral dose range finding toxicity study in juvenile rats, tenapanor was administered to neonatal rats (post-natal day (PND) 5) at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg/day. Tenapanor was not tolerated in male and female pups and the study was terminated on PND 16 due to mortalities and decreased body weight (24% to 29% reduction in females at the respective dose groups and 33% reduction in males in the 10 mg/kg/day group, compared to control).
In a second dose range finding study, tenapanor doses of 0.1, 0.5, 2.5, or 5 mg/kg/day were administered to neonatal rats from PND 5 through PND 24. Treatment-related mortalities were observed at 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day doses. These premature deaths were observed as early as PND 8, with majority of deaths occurring between PND 15 and 25. In the 5 mg/kg/day group, mean body weights were 47% lower for males on PND 23 and 35% lower for females on PND 22 when compared to the controls. Slightly lower mean tibial lengths (5% to 11%) were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups on PND 25 and correlated with the decrements in body weight noted in these groups. Lower spleen, thymus, and/or ovarian weights were noted at the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day doses. Tenapanor-related gastrointestinal distension and microscopic bone findings of increased osteoclasts, eroded bone, and/or decreased bone in sternum and/or femorotibial joint were noted in males and females in the 0.5, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day dose groups
[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. - Patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction.