Eucrisa Drug Information
Generic name: CRISABOROLE
Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitor [EPC]
Uses of Eucrisa
is indicated for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. EUCRISA is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor indicated for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older.
Dosage & Administration of Eucrisa
- Apply a thin layer of EUCRISA twice daily to affected areas. Once clinical effect is achieved, consider reducing application to once daily [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . EUCRISA is for topical use only and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
- Apply a thin layer twice daily to affected areas. ( 2 )
- Once clinical effect is achieved, consider reducing application to once daily. ( 2 )
- For topical use only. ( 2 )
- Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )
Side Effects of Eucrisa
Clinical Trials Experience
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 two double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical trials (Trial 1 and Trial 2), 1012 subjects 2 to 79 years of age with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis were treated with EUCRISA twice daily for 4 weeks. The adverse reaction reported by ≥1% of EUCRISA-treated subjects is listed in Table 1. Table 1: Adverse Reaction Occurring in ≥1% of Subjects in Atopic Dermatitis Trials through Week 4 Adverse Reaction EUCRISA Twice Daily N=1012 n (%) Vehicle Twice Daily N=499 n (%) Application site pain Refers to skin sensations such as burning or stinging. 45 6 Less common (<1%) adverse reactions in subjects treated with EUCRISA included contact urticaria.
In one double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial including an initial open-label period (Trial 3), 497 subjects 3 months of age and older with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis received EUCRISA twice daily for up to 8 weeks. This was followed by a double-blind period, during which 135 subjects out of 270 randomized subjects received EUCRISA and 135 subjects received vehicle once daily for 52 weeks or until they developed a flare. The adverse reactions observed in the open-label period were similar to the known safety profile of twice daily treatment with EUCRISA. The adverse reactions observed with once daily treatment were similar to vehicle .
Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of EUCRISA. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Skin and Subcutaneous: allergic contact dermatitis
Warnings & Cautions for Eucrisa
Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions, including contact urticaria, have occurred in patients treated
with EUCRISA. Hypersensitivity should be suspected in the event of severe pruritus, swelling and erythema at the application site or at a distant site. If signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, discontinue EUCRISA immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.
Pregnancy Safety for Eucrisa
Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from case reports with EUCRISA use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed with oral administration of crisaborole in pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 3 and 2 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) ( see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies carry some risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.
The background risk of major birth defects in the U.S. general population is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data Rat and rabbit embryo-fetal development was assessed after oral administration of crisaborole. Crisaborole did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at oral doses up to 300 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis (3 times the MRHD on an area under the curve (AUC) comparison basis). No crisaborole-related fetal malformations were noted after oral treatment with crisaborole in pregnant rats at doses up to 600 mg/kg/day (13 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis) during the period of organogenesis.
Maternal toxicity was produced at this high dose of 600 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats and was associated with decreased fetal body weight and delayed skeletal ossification. Crisaborole did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at oral doses up to the highest dose tested of 100 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis (2 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). In a prenatal/postnatal development study, pregnant rats were treated with crisaborole at doses of 150, 300, or 600 mg/kg/day by oral gavage during gestation and lactation (from gestation day 7 through day 20 of lactation). Crisaborole did not have any adverse effects on fetal development at doses up to 300 mg/kg/day (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). Maternal toxicity was produced at the high dose of 600 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats and was associated with stillbirths, pup mortality, and reduced pup weights.
Pediatric Use of Eucrisa
Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of EUCRISA have been established in pediatric patients ages 3 months and older for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Use of EUCRISA administered twice daily in this age group is supported by data from two 28-day adequate, vehicle-controlled safety and efficacy trials (1,313 pediatric subjects ages 2 years to 17 years of whom 874 received EUCRISA), a 28-day open-label, safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) trial (137 subjects ages 3 months to less than 2 years who received EUCRISA), and another trial with an open-label period of up to 8 weeks (327 pediatric subjects ages 5 months to less than 18 years who received EUCRISA) . The safety and effectiveness of EUCRISA in pediatric patients below the age of 3 months have not been established.
Contraindications for Eucrisa
is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation. Known hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation.
Clinical Studies of Eucrisa
Two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, vehicle-controlled trials (Trials 1 and 2) treated a total of 1522 subjects 2 to 79 years of age (86.3% of subjects were 2 to 17 years of age) with a 5% to 95% treatable BSA. At baseline, 38.5% of the subjects had an Investigator's Static Global Assessment of mild, and 61.5% had an ISGA of moderate, in the overall assessment of atopic dermatitis (erythema, induration/papulation, and oozing/crusting) on a severity scale of 0 to 4. In both trials, subjects were randomized 2:1 to receive EUCRISA or vehicle applied twice daily for 28 days. The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of subjects at Day 29 who achieved success, defined as an ISGA grade of clear or almost clear with a 2-grade or greater improvement from baseline, comparing EUCRISA-treated subjects to vehicle-treated subjects. Efficacy results from the two trials are summarized in Table 2. Table 2: Primary Efficacy Outcomes in Subjects with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis at Day 29 Trial 1 Trial 2 EUCRISA Twice Daily (N=503) Vehicle Twice Daily (N=256) EUCRISA Twice Daily (N=513) Vehicle Twice Daily (N=250) Success in ISGA Defined as an ISGA of clear or almost clear with a 2-grade or greater improvement from baseline. 32.8% 25.4% 31.4% 18.0% The success rates over time are presented in Figure 1. Figure 1: Success in ISGA Success is defined as an ISGA of clear or almost clear with a 2-grade or greater improvement from baseline.
Over Time in Subjects with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Trial 1 Trial 2 One randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial (Trial 3) assessed the efficacy and safety of EUCRISA once daily over 52 weeks in pediatric (3 months to less than 18 years of age) and adult subjects with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, who achieved success on EUCRISA twice daily during open-label treatment of up to 8 weeks. A total of 497 subjects 3 months of age and older with a 2% to 90% treatable BSA, entered into an open-label period to receive EUCRISA twice daily for up to 8 weeks. At baseline, 327 (66%) of subjects were 3 months to less than 18 years of age, 66% of the subjects had an ISGA of moderate, and 34% had an ISGA of mild, in the overall assessment of atopic dermatitis (erythema, induration/papulation, and oozing/crusting) on a severity scale of 0 to 4. Of the 497, a total of 254 subjects 3 months of age and older, who achieved both ISGA success (score of clear or almost clear with a ≥2 grade improvement from baseline) and EASI50 response (at least 50% improvement from baseline in EASI scores) were randomized 1:1 into a double-blind period to receive EUCRISA once daily or vehicle for 52 weeks or until they developed a flare.
At the beginning of the double-blind period, 59% of the subjects had an ISGA of almost clear and 41% had an ISGA of clear. Figure 2 presents the percentage of subjects maintaining an ISGA of clear or almost clear through Week 52. Figure 2: Percentage of Subjects Maintaining ISGA of Clear or Almost Clear Through Week 52 Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 2
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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