Vivjoa (Oteseconazole)
Dosage & administration
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Vivjoa prescribing information
VIVJOA™ is an azole antifungal indicated to reduce the incidence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) in females with a history of RVVC who are NOT of reproductive potential. (
VIVJOA™ is an azole antifungal indicated to reduce the incidence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) in females with a history of RVVC who are NOT of reproductive potential.
VIVJOA is indicated to reduce the incidence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) in females with a history of RVVC who are NOT of reproductive potential
If specimens for fungal culture are obtained prior to therapy, antifungal therapy may be instituted before the results of the cultures are known. However, once these results become available, antifungal therapy should be adjusted accordingly.
- There are two recommended VIVJOA dosage regimens: a VIVJOA-only regimen and a Fluconazole/VIVJOA regimen. Use one of these two dosage regimens. ()
2.1 Dosage Overview and Important Administration InstructionsThere are two recommended VIVJOA dosage regimens: a VIVJOA-only regimen and a Fluconazole/ VIVJOA regimen. Use one of the following two dosage regimens:
- VIVJOA-only dosage regimen[see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]
- Fluconazole/VIVJOA dosage regimen[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
Administer VIVJOA orally with food
[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].Swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew, crush, dissolve, or open the capsules.- Administer VIVJOA orally with food. ()
2.1 Dosage Overview and Important Administration InstructionsThere are two recommended VIVJOA dosage regimens: a VIVJOA-only regimen and a Fluconazole/ VIVJOA regimen. Use one of the following two dosage regimens:
- VIVJOA-only dosage regimen[see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]
- Fluconazole/VIVJOA dosage regimen[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
Administer VIVJOA orally with food
[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].Swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew, crush, dissolve, or open the capsules. - VIVJOA-only dosage regimen
- VIVJOA-only dosage regimen
- For theVIVJOA-only Dosage Regimen: ()
2.2 VIVJOA-only Dosage RegimenFor the VIVJOA-only dosage regimen:
- On Day 1:Administer VIVJOA 600 mg (as a single dose), then
- On Day 2:Administer VIVJOA 450 mg (as a single dose), then
- Beginning on Day 14:Administer VIVJOA 150 mg once a week (every 7 days) for 11 weeks (Weeks 2 through 12).
- On Day 1:Administer VIVJOA 600 mg (as a single dose), then
- On Day 2:Administer VIVJOA 450 mg (as a single dose), then
- Beginning on Day 14: Administer VIVJOA 150 mg once a week (every 7 days) for 11 weeks (Weeks 2 through 12).
- For theFluconazole/VIVJOA Dosage Regimen, prescribe fluconazole and: ()
2.3 Fluconazole/VIVJOA Dosage RegimenFor the Fluconazole/VIVJOA dosage regimen, prescribe fluconazole and:
- On Day 1, Day 4, and Day 7:Administer fluconazole 150 mg orally, then
- On Days 14 through 20:Administer VIVJOA 150 mg once daily for 7 days, then
- Beginning on Day 28:Administer VIVJOA 150 mg once a week (every 7 days) for 11 weeks (Weeks 4 through 14).
- On Day 1,Day 4, andDay 7: Administerfluconazole 150 mg orally,then
- On Days 14 through 20: Administer VIVJOA 150 mg once daily for 7 days, then
- Beginning on Day 28: Administer VIVJOA 150 mg once a week (every 7 days) for 11 weeks (Weeks 4 through 14).
VIVJOA Capsules: 150 mg of oteseconazole in lavender hard gelatin capsules imprinted with OTE 150 in black ink.
Fluconazole is not supplied in the carton.
- Renal Impairment:Not recommended in severe renal impairment or ESRD (with or without dialysis). ()
8.6 Renal ImpairmentNo dosage adjustment of VIVJOA is recommended in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (i.e., estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) equation 30-89 mL/min). Clinical studies of VIVJOA did not include sufficient numbers of patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15-29 mL/min) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), defined as eGFR <15 mL/min, to determine the safety of VIVJOA in this population. Therefore, VIVJOA is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment or ESRD (with or without dialysis)
[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. - Hepatic Impairment:Not recommended in moderate or severe hepatic impairment. ()
8.7 Hepatic ImpairmentNo dosage adjustment of VIVJOA is recommended in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A). There is insufficient information to determine the safety of VIVJOA in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B-C). Therefore, VIVJOA is not recommended for use in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment
[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
VIVJOA is contraindicated in:
- Females of reproductive potential[seeand
5.1 Embryo-Fetal ToxicityVIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential, and in pregnant and lactating women. Based on animal studies, VIVJOA may cause fetal harm. The drug exposure window of approximately 690 days (based on 5 times the half-life of oteseconazole) precludes adequate mitigation of the embryo-fetal toxicity risks. Ocular abnormalities were observed in the offspring of pregnant rats dosed at 7.5-mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation in pre and postnatal developmental studies. The observed ocular abnormalities included cataracts, opacities, exophthalmos/buphthalmos, optic nerve/retinal atrophy, lens degeneration and hemorrhage. Ocular abnormalities occurred at doses about 3.5 times the steady state clinical exposure seen with patients being treated for RVVC. Advise patients that VIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential, and in pregnant and lactating women because of potential risks to a fetus or breastfed infant
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.2, 8.3)].]8.3 Females of Reproductive PotentialVIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential based on animal findings. The drug exposure window of approximately 690 days (based on 5 times the half-life of oteseconazole) precludes adequate mitigation of the embryo-fetal toxicity risks
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.1)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].Females who are NOT of reproductive potential are defined as: persons who are biological females who are postmenopausal or have another reason for permanent infertility (e.g., tubal ligation, hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy).
- Pregnant and lactating women[see, and
5.1 Embryo-Fetal ToxicityVIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential, and in pregnant and lactating women. Based on animal studies, VIVJOA may cause fetal harm. The drug exposure window of approximately 690 days (based on 5 times the half-life of oteseconazole) precludes adequate mitigation of the embryo-fetal toxicity risks. Ocular abnormalities were observed in the offspring of pregnant rats dosed at 7.5-mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation in pre and postnatal developmental studies. The observed ocular abnormalities included cataracts, opacities, exophthalmos/buphthalmos, optic nerve/retinal atrophy, lens degeneration and hemorrhage. Ocular abnormalities occurred at doses about 3.5 times the steady state clinical exposure seen with patients being treated for RVVC. Advise patients that VIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential, and in pregnant and lactating women because of potential risks to a fetus or breastfed infant
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.2, 8.3)].,8.1 PregnancyRisk SummaryVIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential and in pregnant women. Based on animal studies, VIVJOA may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. In addition, the drug exposure window of approximately 690 days (based on 5 times the half-life of oteseconazole) precludes adequate mitigation of the embryo-fetal toxicity risks
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].Ocular abnormalities were observed in a pre and postnatal animal study in the offspring of rats administered oteseconazole from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20 at doses about 3.5 times the recommended human dose based on AUC comparisons (see
Data). The observed ocular abnormalities included cataracts, opacities, exophthalmos/buphthalmos, optic nerve/retinal atrophy, lens degeneration and hemorrhage.There are limited human data in pregnant women who were exposed to VIVJOA during the clinical trials; these data are insufficient to exclude a potential risk of cataracts or other eye abnormalities in human infants.
DataAnimal DataRat and rabbit embryofetal development was assessed after oral administration of oteseconazole. There was no embryofetal toxicity or malformations at 40 mg/kg/day following administration of oteseconazole during organogenesis in pregnant rats at doses about 10 times the maximum human exposure for RVVC based on AUC comparisons. Abortions occurred in rabbits in the presence of maternal toxicity (reduced bodyweight gain with reduced food consumption) but there were no malformations at 15 mg/kg/day following administration of oteseconazole during organogenesis in pregnant rabbits about 6 times the maximum human exposure for RVVC based on AUC comparisons.
Ocular abnormalities including cataracts, opacities, exophthalmos/buphthalmos, optic nerve/retinal atrophy, lens degeneration and hemorrhage were observed in the offspring of rats administered oteseconazole from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20 at 7.5 mg/kg day (about 3.5 times the recommended human dose based on AUC comparisons). There were no effects on pregnancy or parturition in these pre and postnatal studies at any dose.
]8.2 LactationRisk SummaryVIVJOA is contraindicated in lactating women and females of reproductive potential. There are no data on the presence of oteseconazole in human or animal milk or data on the effects of oteseconazole on milk production. There were no reported adverse effects in breastfed infants following maternal exposure to oteseconazole during lactation; however, given the limited duration of follow-up of the oteseconazole-exposed infants during the post-natal period, no conclusions can be drawn from these data
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].Ocular abnormalities were observed in a pre and postnatal study in the offspring of rats administered oteseconazole from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20 at doses approximately 3.5 times the recommended human dose based on AUC comparisons
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].The relationship between the observed animal findings and breastfed infants is unknown. - Patients with known hypersensitivity to oteseconazole.
VIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential, and in pregnant and lactating women. Based on animal studies, VIVJOA may cause fetal harm. The drug exposure window of approximately 690 days (based on 5 times the half-life of oteseconazole) precludes adequate mitigation of the embryo-fetal toxicity risks. Ocular abnormalities were observed in the offspring of pregnant rats dosed at 7.5-mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation in pre and postnatal developmental studies. The observed ocular abnormalities included cataracts, opacities, exophthalmos/buphthalmos, optic nerve/retinal atrophy, lens degeneration and hemorrhage. Ocular abnormalities occurred at doses about 3.5 times the steady state clinical exposure seen with patients being treated for RVVC. Advise patients that VIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential, and in pregnant and lactating women because of potential risks to a fetus or breastfed infant
VIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential and in pregnant women. Based on animal studies, VIVJOA may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. In addition, the drug exposure window of approximately 690 days (based on 5 times the half-life of oteseconazole) precludes adequate mitigation of the embryo-fetal toxicity risks
Ocular abnormalities were observed in a pre and postnatal animal study in the offspring of rats administered oteseconazole from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20 at doses about 3.5 times the recommended human dose based on AUC comparisons (see
There are limited human data in pregnant women who were exposed to VIVJOA during the clinical trials; these data are insufficient to exclude a potential risk of cataracts or other eye abnormalities in human infants.
Rat and rabbit embryofetal development was assessed after oral administration of oteseconazole. There was no embryofetal toxicity or malformations at 40 mg/kg/day following administration of oteseconazole during organogenesis in pregnant rats at doses about 10 times the maximum human exposure for RVVC based on AUC comparisons. Abortions occurred in rabbits in the presence of maternal toxicity (reduced bodyweight gain with reduced food consumption) but there were no malformations at 15 mg/kg/day following administration of oteseconazole during organogenesis in pregnant rabbits about 6 times the maximum human exposure for RVVC based on AUC comparisons.
Ocular abnormalities including cataracts, opacities, exophthalmos/buphthalmos, optic nerve/retinal atrophy, lens degeneration and hemorrhage were observed in the offspring of rats administered oteseconazole from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20 at 7.5 mg/kg day (about 3.5 times the recommended human dose based on AUC comparisons). There were no effects on pregnancy or parturition in these pre and postnatal studies at any dose.
VIVJOA is contraindicated in lactating women and females of reproductive potential. There are no data on the presence of oteseconazole in human or animal milk or data on the effects of oteseconazole on milk production. There were no reported adverse effects in breastfed infants following maternal exposure to oteseconazole during lactation; however, given the limited duration of follow-up of the oteseconazole-exposed infants during the post-natal period, no conclusions can be drawn from these data
Ocular abnormalities were observed in a pre and postnatal study in the offspring of rats administered oteseconazole from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20 at doses approximately 3.5 times the recommended human dose based on AUC comparisons
VIVJOA is contraindicated in females of reproductive potential based on animal findings. The drug exposure window of approximately 690 days (based on 5 times the half-life of oteseconazole) precludes adequate mitigation of the embryo-fetal toxicity risks
Females who are NOT of reproductive potential are defined as: persons who are biological females who are postmenopausal or have another reason for permanent infertility (e.g., tubal ligation, hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy).