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DUVYZAT (givinostat) oral suspension contains givinostat hydrochloride monohydrate, a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Givinostat hydrochloride monohydrate is designated chemically as: [6-(diethylaminomethyl)naphthalen-2-yl]methyl[4(hydroxycarbamoyl) phenyl] carbamate hydrochloride monohydrate. The molecular formula is C24H27N3O4•HCl•H2O and the molecular weight is 475.97 g/mol. Its structural formula is:
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Givinostat hydrochloride monohydrate is a white to off-white, non-hygroscopic, crystalline powder that is very slightly to slightly soluble in aqueous media and slightly soluble in ethanol.
DUVYZAT contains givinostat 8.86 mg/mL (equivalent to givinostat hydrochloride monohydrate 10 mg/mL) and the following inactive ingredients: cream flavor, glycerin, non-crystallizing sorbitol solution, peach flavor, polysorbate 20, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, tartaric acid, and tragacanth.
DUVYZAT is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older.
Obtain and evaluate baseline platelet counts and triglycerides prior to initiation of DUVYZAT [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Do not initiate DUVYZAT in patients with a platelet count less than 150 x 109/L. Monitor platelet counts and triglycerides as recommended during treatment to determine if dosage modifications are needed [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
In addition, in patients with underlying cardiac disease or taking concomitant medications that cause QT prolongation, obtain ECGs when initiating treatment with DUVYZAT, during concomitant use, and as clinically indicated [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, and DRUG INTERACTIONS].
The recommended dosage of DUVYZAT is based on body weight and administered orally twice daily with food (see Table 1) [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Table 1: Recommended Dosage in Patients 6 Years of Age and Older for the Treatment of DMD
| Weight± | Dosage | Oral Suspension Volume |
| 10 kg to less than 20 kg | 22.2 mg twice daily | 2.5 mL twice daily |
| 20 kg to less than 40 kg | 31 mg twice daily | 3.5 mL twice daily |
| 40 kg to less than 60 kg | 44.3 mg twice daily | 5 mL twice daily |
| 60 kg or more | 53.2 mg twice daily | 6 mL twice daily |
| ± Based on actual body weight | ||
DUVYZAT may cause adverse reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS], which may necessitate a dosage modification (see Table 2) if the following occur:
Based on the severity of these adverse reactions, treatment interruption prior to dosage modification should be considered.
Table 2: Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions in Patients 6 Years of Age and Older for the Treatment of DMD
| Weight± | First Dosage Modification* | Second Dosage Modification** | ||
| Dosage | Oral Suspension Volume | Dosage | Oral Suspension Volume | |
| 10 kg to less than 20 kg | 17.7 mg twice daily | 2 mL twice daily | 13.3 mg twice daily | 1.5 mL twice daily |
| 20 kg to less than 40 kg | 22.2 mg twice daily | 2.5 mL twice daily | 17.7 mg twice daily | 2 mL twice daily |
| 40 kg to less than 60 kg | 31 mg twice daily | 3.5 mL twice daily | 26.6 mg twice daily | 3 mL twice daily |
| 60 kg or more | 39.9 mg twice daily | 4.5 mL twice daily | 35.4 mg twice daily | 4 mL twice daily |
| ± Based on actual body weight * If the adverse reaction(s) persist after the first dosage modification, proceed to the second dosage modification. ** If the adverse reaction(s) persist after the second dosage modification, DUVYZAT should be discontinued. |
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Withhold DUVYZAT if the QTc interval is > 500 ms or the change from baseline is > 60 ms [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and DRUG INTERACTIONS].
See the Instructions for Use for further details.
If a dose is missed, patients should not take double or extra doses.
Oral suspension: 8.86 mg/mL givinostat as a white to off-white or faintly pink, peachcream flavored suspension.
DUVYZAT (givinostat) oral suspension is a white to off-white or faintly pink, peach-cream flavored suspension. It is supplied in an amber polyethylene terephthalate bottle closed with a high-density polyethylene child-resistant, screw cap with low-density polyethylene syringe adapter, containing 140 mL of oral suspension (NDC 11797-110-01). Each mL contains 8.86 mg of givinostat.
DUVYZAT is supplied in a carton, NDC 11797-110-02, containing:
The Medication Guide is available at www.duvyzat.com/medication-guide.
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)
[see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Store upright.
Discard any unused DUVYZAT remaining after 60 days of first opening of the bottle.
Manufactured by: Italfarmaco S.A. Madrid, Spain. Distributed by: ITF Therapeutics, LLC, Concord, MA 01742. Revised: Mar 2024
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling:
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
In controlled and uncontrolled trials in patients with confirmed DMD, 222 male patients aged 6 years and older were treated with DUVYZAT, including 210 patients treated for ≥ 6 months, 187 patients for ≥ 12 months, and 105 patients for ≥ 24 months. The safety profile of DUVYZAT is based on a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 18-month study in a total of 179 ambulant DMD patients aged 6 years or older on concomitant steroid treatment (Study 1) [see Clinical Studies]. The dosage in Study 1 was weight based [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Patients were excluded from the study if they had the following abnormalities at the screening visit: platelet, white blood cell, or hemoglobin counts less than the lower limit of normal, triglycerides > 300 mg/dL (3.42 mmol/L) in fasting condition, or had a baseline-corrected QT interval, Fridericia’s correction (QTcF) of > 450 msec (mean of 3 consecutive readings 5 minutes apart) or a history of additional risk factors for torsades de pointes (e.g., heart failure, hypokalemia, or family history of long QT syndrome). Overall, 2% of the patients discontinued the study because of adverse reactions.
Adverse reactions reported in >5% of DUVYZAT-treated patients at a frequency at least 5% greater than that of the placebo group are presented in Table 3 below.
Table 3: Adverse Reactions Reported in >5% of DUVYZAT-Treated Patients and at Least 5% Greater than Placebo in Study 1
| Adverse Reaction | DUVYZAT N=118 % |
Placebo N=61 % |
| Diarrhea | 37 | 20 |
| Abdominal pain | 34 | 25 |
| Thrombocytopenia1 | 33 | 0 |
| Nausea/Vomiting | 32 | 18 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 23 | 7 |
| Pyrexia | 13 | 8 |
| Myalgia | 9 | 3 |
| Rash | 9 | 2 |
| Arthralgia | 8 | 2 |
| Fatigue | 8 | 0 |
| Constipation | 7 | 2 |
| Decreased appetite | 7 | 0 |
| 1 Thrombocytopenia includes platelet count decreased and thrombocytopenia | ||
Adverse reactions of hypothyroidism and/or thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) increased occurred in 5% of patients treated with DUVYZAT compared to 2% of patients who received placebo.
Givinostat is a weak intestinal CYP3A4 inhibitor [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Closely monitor when DUVYZAT is used in combination with orally administered CYP3A4 sensitive substrates for which a small change in substrate plasma concentration may lead to serious toxicities.
Givinostat is a weak inhibitor of the renal uptake transporter OCT2 [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Closely monitor when DUVYZAT is used in combination with drugs known as a sensitive substrate of the OCT2 transporter for which a small change in substrate plasma concentration may lead to serious toxicities.
Avoid concomitant use of DUVYZAT with other product(s) with a known potential to prolong the QTc interval. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, obtain ECGs when initiating, during concomitant use, and as clinically indicated [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Withhold DUVYZAT if the QTc interval is > 500 ms or the change from baseline is > 60 ms [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
DUVYZAT causes QTc interval prolongation [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Concomitant use of DUVYZAT with other products that prolong the QTc interval may result in a greater increase in the QTc interval and adverse reactions associated with QTc interval prolongation, including Torsade de pointes, other serious arrythmias, and sudden death [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.
DUVYZAT can cause dose-related thrombocytopenia and other signs of myelosuppression, including decreased hemoglobin and neutropenia.
In Study 1 [see Clinical Studies], thrombocytopenia occurred in 33% of patients treated with DUVYZAT compared to no patients on placebo. The maximum decrease in platelets occurred within the first 2 months of therapy and remained low throughout the course of therapy. In a few patients, thrombocytopenia was associated with bleeding events including epistaxis, hematoma or contusions. Low platelet counts resulted in DUVYZAT dose reduction in 28% of patients. Patients with baseline platelet counts below the lower limit of normal were excluded from the study.
Decreased hemoglobin and decreased neutrophils were also observed in patients treated with DUVYZAT compared to placebo.
Monitor blood counts every 2 weeks for the first 2 months of treatment, then monthly for the first 3 months, and every 3 months thereafter. Modify the dosage of DUVYZAT for confirmed thrombocytopenia [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Treatment should  be permanently discontinued if the abnormalities worsen despite dose modification. If a patient develops signs or symptoms of thrombocytopenia, obtain a platelet count as soon as possible, and hold dosing until platelet count is confirmed.
DUVYZAT can cause elevations in triglycerides. In Study 1 [see Clinical Studies], hypertriglyceridemia occurred in 23% of patients treated with DUVYZAT (one of whom had familial hypertriglyceridemia) compared to 7% of patients on placebo. High triglycerides (i.e., levels greater than 300 mg/dL) resulted in discontinuation and led to dosage modification in 2% and 8%, respectively, of patients treated with DUVYZAT.
Monitor triglycerides at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and then every 6 months thereafter. Modify the dosage if fasting triglycerides are verified > 300 mg/dL [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Treatment with DUVYZAT should be discontinued if triglycerides remain elevated despite adequate dietary intervention and dosage adjustment.
Gastrointestinal disturbances, including diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, and abdominal pain were common adverse reactions in DUVYZAT clinical trials in DMD. In Study 1, diarrhea was reported in 37% of patients treated with DUVYZAT (with 1 severe case reported) compared to 20% of patients on placebo. Diarrhea usually occurred within the first few weeks of initiation of treatment with DUVYZAT.
Vomiting and nausea, sometimes severe and usually occurring within the first 2 months of treatment, occurred in 32% of patients treated with DUVYZAT compared to 18% of patients on placebo. Abdominal pain occurred in 34% of patients treated with DUVYZAT compared to 25% of patients on placebo. One case of abdominal pain was serious.
Antiemetics or antidiarrheal medications may be considered during treatment with DUVYZAT. Fluid and electrolytes should be replaced as needed to prevent dehydration [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Modify the dosage of DUVYZAT in patients with moderate or severe diarrhea, and treatment should be discontinued if significant symptoms persist [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
DUVYZAT can cause prolongation of QTc interval [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Avoid use of DUVYZAT in patients who are at an increased risk for ventricular arrhythmias (including torsades de pointes), such as those with congenital long QT syndrome, coronary artery disease, electrolyte disturbance [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS], concomitant use of other medicinal products known to cause QT prolongation [see DRUG INTERACTIONS]. Obtain ECGs prior to initiating treatment with DUVYZAT in patients with underlying cardiac disease or in patients who are taking concomitant medications that cause QT prolongation [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use).
Instruct patients or caregivers to [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]:
Inform patients and/or caregivers that DUVYZAT can cause hematological changes including a decrease in platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), anemia, and a decrease in neutrophils (neutropenia) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they have any signs or symptoms of these adverse reactions (e.g., easy bruising, excessive bleeding from cuts, blood in the stool, fatigue). Instruct patients to adhere to the testing recommended to monitor for these adverse reactions. Inform patients that their dosage may need to be changed or their treatment may need to be stopped depending on the results of their test for platelet counts.
Inform patients and/or caregivers that DUVYZAT can cause an increase in triglycerides, [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Instruct patients to adhere to the testing recommended to monitor for this adverse reaction. Inform patients that their dosage may need to be changed or their treatment may need to be stopped depending on the results of their test for triglycerides.
Inform patients and/or caregivers that DUVYZAT can cause diarrhea and vomiting, which may require medication for treatment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Advise patients to maintain hydration if diarrhea or vomiting occurs and contact their healthcare provider if the symptoms persist or become moderate to severe. Inform patients that their dosage may need to be changed or their treatment may need to be stopped depending on the severity of diarrhea.
Inform patients and/or caregivers that DUVYZAT can cause prolongation of the QTc interval [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Instruct patients to notify their healthcare provider if they have or develop any symptoms of significant QTc prolongation (e.g., dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope) or new cardiac issues and before taking any overthe- counter (e.g., diphenhydramine), herbal (e.g., echinacea), or prescription medications (e.g., antibiotics).
Studies to assess the carcinogenic potential of givinostat have not been conducted.
Givinostat was positive in a bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay, and negative in an in vitro mammalian cell (mouse lymphoma) mutation assay, an in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in mammalian (human lymphocytes) cells, and an in vivo gene mutation assay (with Pig-a endpoints) in Big Blue transgenic rats.
Oral administration of givinostat (0, 40, 80, or 160 mg/kg) prior to and throughout mating in male and female rats and continuing to gestation day 7 in females, resulted in no adverse effects on fertility. However, there was an increase in corpora lutea at the mid and high doses and increased pre- and postimplantation loss at all doses. A no-effect dose for adverse effects on early embryonic development was not identified; plasma exposures (AUC) at the lowest dose tested were lower than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose of 53.2 mg twice daily.
DUVYZAT is indicated for the treatment of DMD, which is a disease of predominantly young male patients. Therefore, there are no adequate data available to assess the use of DUVYZAT in pregnant women. In animal studies, oral administration of givinostat during organogenesis resulted in decreased fetal body weight and increased structural variations; oral administration during pregnancy and lactation resulted in increased embryofetal and offspring mortality and neurobehavioral changes in the offspring. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.
Animal Data
Oral administration of givinostat (0, 40, 80, or 160 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis resulted in reduced fetal body weight at the highest dose tested and increases in the incidence of skeletal and visceral variations at the mid and high doses. The no-effect dose (40 mg/kg/day) for adverse effects on embryofetal development was associated with maternal plasma exposures (AUC) lower than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 53.2 mg twice daily.
Oral administration of givinostat (0, 40, 80, or 160 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rabbits throughout organogenesis resulted in maternal death at the highest dose tested, resulting in too few fetuses to evaluate. No adverse effects on embryofetal development were observed at the low and mid doses. Plasma exposures (AUC) at the higher no-effect dose (80 mg/kg) for adverse effects on embryofetal development were approximately 4 times that in humans at the MRHD.
Oral administration of givinostat (0, 40, 80, or 160 mg/kg/day) to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in increases in embryofetal mortality, stillbirths, and offspring mortality at the highest dose tested. When offspring were tested postweaning (postnatal day 49), adverse effects on behavior (decreased open field activity) were observed at all doses. A no-effect dose for adverse developmental effects was not identified; plasma exposures (AUC) at the lowest dose tested were lower than that in humans at the MRHD.
There are no human or animal data to assess the effect of DUVYZAT or its metabolites on milk production, the presence of givinostat in milk, or the effects on the breastfed infant. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for DUVYZAT and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from DUVYZAT or from the underlying maternal condition.
No human data are available on the effect of DUVYZAT on reproductive potential.
Animal studies indicate possible adverse effects on reproduction [see Nonclinical Toxicology].
The safety and effectiveness of DUVYZAT in children aged 6 years and older have been established [see Clinical Studies]. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 6 years have not been established.
In a study in juvenile male and female rats, givinostat was orally administered at doses of 0, 10, 20, or 40 mg/kg on postnatal days (PND) 7 to 27, doses of 0, 15, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day on PNDs 28 to 48, and doses of 0, 15, 45, or 90 mg/kg/day on PNDs 49 to 92. Adverse effects on behavior (increased locomotor activity and decreased auditory startle prepulse inhibition) were observed at the high dose at the end of the dosing period. Adverse effects on locomotor activity, but not prepulse inhibition, were observed at the end of the recovery period primarily at the mid and high doses. Persistent decreases in bone density were observed at all doses tested. A no-effect dose for adverse effects on postnatal development was not identified; the lowest dose tested was associated with plasma exposures (AUC) less than that in humans at the MRHD.
DMD is largely a disease of children and young adults; therefore, there is no experience with DUVYZAT in geriatric DMD patients.
A dedicated clinical study was not conducted to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of DUVYZAT in subjects with hepatic impairment, and no recommendation for dosage adjustment can be made for patients with hepatic impairment. Because DUVYZAT is eliminated mainly through hepatic metabolism, hepatic impairment is expected to increase the exposure of givinostat [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
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DUVYZAT is a histone deacetylase inhibitor. The precise mechanism by which DUVYZAT exerts its effect in patients with DMD is unknown.
The percentage of fat fraction present in the vastus lateralis muscles (VLM) of the thigh was measured in Study 1 [see Clinical Studies] using magnetic resonance spectroscopy. At 18 months, for the patients with VLM fat fraction baseline in the range of >5% to ≤30%, a mean increase (absolute difference from baseline levels) of VLM fat fraction was 7.48% in the DUVYZAT-treated patients compared to a 10.89% increase in patients who received placebo.
The largest mean increase in QTc interval of 13.6 ms (upper confidence interval of 17.1 ms) occurred 5 hours after administration of givinostat 265.8 mg to healthy subjects (approximately 5 times the 53.2 mg dose recommended for DMD patients weighing 60 kg or more) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Givinostat exhibits linear kinetics with the studied dose range. Systemic exposure to givinostat was dose-proportional across the therapeutic dose range. Steady-state concentrations are achieved within 5 to 7 days after twice daily dosing. An accumulation of less than 2-fold was observed for givinostat after twice daily administration.
Absolute bioavailability was not determined. The time to maximum plasma concentrations is about 2 to 3 hours after oral administration.
Effect Of Food
A high fat standard meal resulted in an increase in the exposure (about 40% increase in area under the plasma concentration-time curve [AUC] and about 23% increase in maximum plasma concentration [Cmax]) and a delay in time to maximum concentration (Tmax) from 2 to 3 hours [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Givinostat is approximately 96% bound to human plasma proteins and is slightly partitioned into red blood cells (blood to plasma ratio = 1.3).
In plasma, apparent elimination half-life of givinostat is about 6 hours.
Metabolism
In vitro studies with human enzymatic preparations together with animal metabolism showed that givinostat is extensively metabolized forming several metabolites. CYP450 and UGTs are not involved in the main metabolic reactions. Four major metabolites, which are not active with respect to the efficacy of givinostat, have been characterized in humans and preclinical species.
Excretion
The elimination of givinostat is likely dependent on metabolism followed by renal and biliary excretion of the resulting metabolites as suggested by the mass balance study in the rat. Urinary excretion of givinostat in humans is minimal (<3% of the dose).
The population PK analyses show that the PK of givinostat can be affected by body weight, while age has no effects on the pharmacokinetics of givinostat.
The pharmacokinetics and safety of givinostat have not been studied in patients with hepatic impairment. Givinostat is highly metabolized and therefore the impact of hepatic impairment on the exposure of givinostat cannot be excluded [see Use In Specific Populations].
The pharmacokinetics and safety of givinostat have not been studied in patients with renal impairment. However, renal impairment is not expected to impact the exposure of givinostat because renal excretion is not a significant route of givinostat elimination.
Givinostat is not a substrate of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes and uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT). Therefore, coadministration of drugs that are inducers or inhibitors of major metabolizing enzymes will not significantly affect the systemic exposure of givinostat.
Givinostat and its metabolites ITF2374, ITF2375, ITF2440, and ITF2563 were investigated as inhibitors of the main CYP450 subfamilies, and the results indicated no inhibition is expected of CYP1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2B6, 2C8, and 3A4. Givinostat showed induction of CYP1A2, 2B6, and CYP3A4.
In vitro studies indicate that givinostat is a substrate of the intestinal transporters: Pglycoprotein (P-gp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). Givinostat showed the potential to inhibit the intestinal transporter P-gp (MDR1) and BCRP based on in vitro results. However, these interactions are not expected to be clinically meaningful.
A weak inhibition of the renal uptake transporter OCT2 by givinostat was seen in clinical trials by creatinine (OCT2 substate) measurements [see DRUG INTERACTIONS].
A clinical drug interaction study was conducted in healthy volunteers to assess the effects of coadministration of givinostat with other drugs and results indicated that:
The effect of BCRP inhibitors on givinostat PK was not studied in a clinical study. However, the effect of BCRP inhibitors on givinostat PK is expected to be smaller than Pgp inhibitors based on the comparison of the two transporters mediated efflux ratios determined in the in vitro cell models.
The effectiveness of DUVYZAT for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 18-month study (Study 1; NCT02851797). A total of 179 patients were randomized 2:1 to receive either DUVYZAT (n = 118) or placebo (n = 61). A weight-based dose regimen was applied [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. The study included male patients 6 years of age and older with a confirmed diagnosis of DMD who were ambulatory and on a stable dosage of corticosteroids. At baseline, patients had a mean age of 9.8 years, 90% were White, 3% were Asian, 3% were Black.
The primary endpoint was the change from baseline to Month 18 in 4-stair climb (4SC) time for DUVYZAT compared to placebo. The 4SC is a measure of muscle function that tests the time it takes to climb 4 stairs. A secondary efficacy endpoint was change from baseline to Month 18 in physical function as assessed by the North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA).
The primary analysis population was based on a prespecified range of baseline muscle fat fraction as determined by MR spectroscopy. Patients treated with DUVYZAT showed statistically significant less decline in the 4-stair climb compared to placebo (see Table 4). Patients treated with givinostat experienced less worsening on the NSAA compared to placebo, which was nominally significant but not statistically significant based on the prespecified multiplicity adjustment.
Table 4: Change from Baseline to Month 18 on 4SC Compared to Placebo*
| Mean Baseline 4SC (seconds) | Mean Change from Baseline | Treatment Difference from Placebo (95% CI) | p-value | |
| DUVYZAT (n = 81 ) | 3.39 | 1.25 | -1.78 (-3.46, -0.11) |
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| Placebo (n = 39 ) | 3.48 | 3.03 | ||
| *Givinostat or placebo were administered in addition to a stable dose of corticosteroids throughout the study | ||||
DUVYZAT™
(doo' vi zat)
(givinostat) oral suspension
What is the most important information I should know about DUVYZAT?
DUVYZAT can cause serious side effects including:
What is DUVYZAT?
DUVYZAT is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in people 6 years of age and older.
It is not known if DUVYZAT is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age.
Before taking DUVYZAT, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Taking DUVYZAT with certain other medicines may affect each other. Taking DUVYZAT with other medicines can cause serious side effects. Do not start or stop other medicines without talking to your healthcare provider.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take DUVYZAT?
What are the possible side effects of DUVYZAT?
DUVYZAT can cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of DUVYZAT include:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of DUVYZAT. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General information about the safe and effective use of DUVYZAT.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use DUVYZAT for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give DUVYZAT to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about DUVYZAT that is written for healthcare professionals.
What are the ingredients in DUVYZAT?
Active ingredient: givinostat
Inactive ingredients: cream flavor, glycerin, non-crystallizing sorbitol solution, peach flavor, polysorbate 20, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, tartaric acid, and tragacanth.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DUVYZAT
[doo' vi zat] (givinostat) oral suspension
This Instructions for Use contains information on how to take DUVYZAT. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions on how to take DUVYZAT.
Each DUVYZAT carton contains (see Figure A):
Figure A
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Important information you need to know before you take DUVYZAT:
How to take DUVYZAT:
Remove the DUVYZAT bottle and the oral syringe from the carton (see Figure A above).
Step 1. Make sure the bottle is closed properly and shake the bottle for at least 30 seconds by continuously turning the bottle up and down (see Figure B). Stop when the DUVYZAT oral suspension is mixed well and looks the same throughout
Figure B
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Step 2. Open the bottle by pressing down on the bottle cap and turning it to the left (counter-clockwise) (see Figure C). Do not throw away the bottle cap.
Figure C
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Step 3. For first time use only: Take the provided oral syringe to be used and firmly insert the tip of the oral syringe into the bottle adapter opening (see Figure D).
For all other uses: Take the provided oral syringe to be used, push the plunger all the way down (to remove the air) and firmly insert the tip of the oral syringe into the bottle adapter opening (see Figure D).
Figure D
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Step 4. While holding the oral syringe in place, turn the bottle upside down. Slowly pull the plunger down to pull back a small amount of the suspension. Then push the plunger all the way up to remove any air bubbles (see Figure E).
Figure E
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Step 5. Slowly pull the plunger down until the bottom of the plunger is even with the markings on the oral syringe for the prescribed dose of DUVYZAT (see Figure F). If your prescribed dose is more than 5 mL, you will need to use the same oral syringe more than one time.
Figure F
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Step 6. While keeping the plunger in the same position, turn the bottle upright, and place it carefully on a flat surface. Remove the oral syringe by gently twisting or pulling it out from the bottle adapter opening. Do not hold the oral syringe by the plunger because the plunger may come out (see Figure G).
Take or give DUVYZAT right away after it is drawn up into the oral syringe. Do not store the filled oral syringe.
Figure G
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Step 7. Check that the prescribed volume (mL) of DUVYZAT has been drawn up into the oral syringe (see Figure H). Figure H shows an example of a 5 mL dose. Your dose may be a different volume.
Figure H
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Step 8. The child or adult should sit upright to take a dose of DUVYZAT. Place the tip of the oral syringe against the inside of the cheek. Slowly push the plunger all the way down until there is no more medicine left in the oral syringe.
If your prescribed dose is more than 5 mL, repeat Step 3 through Step 8 to give the remaining part of the dose.
Step 9. After use, replace the bottle cap and turn the bottle cap to the right (clockwise) to close the bottle (see Figure I).
Figure I
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Step 10. Wash the oral syringe in water and allow to dry.
Keep the oral syringe for use with this bottle of DUVYZAT. Store the oral syringe in a clean, dry place.
How to store DUVYZAT:
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
