Fesoterodine Drug Information
Generic name: FESOTERODINE FUMARATE
Uses of Fesoterodine
Adult Overactive Bladder Fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment
of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer Inc.’s TOVIAZ ® (fesoterodine fumarate) extended-release tablets. However, due to Pfizer Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Dosage & Administration of Fesoterodine
| CLcr 30 to 89 mL/min | 8 mg |
|---|---|
| CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min | 4 mg |
| CLcr <15 mL/min | 4 mg |
Side Effects of Fesoterodine
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. Adult Overactive Bladder (OAB) The safety of fesoterodine fumarate was evaluated in Phase 2 and 3 controlled trials in a total of 2,859 patients with overactive bladder, of which 2,288 were treated with fesoterodine fumarate. Of this total, 782 received fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg/day, and 785 received fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg/day with treatment periods of 8- or 12-weeks.
Approximately 80% of these patients had greater than 10-weeks of exposure to fesoterodine fumarate in these trials. A total of 1,964 patients participated in two 12-week, Phase 3 efficacy and safety studies and subsequent open-label extension studies. In these two studies combined, 554 patients received fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg/day and 566 patients received fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg/day.
In Phase 2 and 3 placebo-controlled trials combined, the incidences of serious adverse events in patients receiving placebo, fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg, and fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg were 1.9%, 3.5%, and 2.9%, respectively. All serious adverse events were judged to be not related or unlikely to be related to study medication by the investigator, except for four patients receiving fesoterodine fumarate who reported one serious adverse reaction each: angina, chest pain, gastroenteritis, and QT prolongation on ECG. The most commonly reported adverse event in patients treated with fesoterodine fumarate was dry mouth. The incidence of dry mouth was higher in those taking 8 mg/day (35%) and in those taking 4 mg/day (19%), as compared to placebo (7%). Dry mouth led to discontinuation in 0.4%, 0.4%, and 0.8% of patients receiving placebo, fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg, and fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg, respectively.
For those patients who reported dry mouth, most had their first occurrence of the event within the first month of treatment. The second most commonly reported adverse event was constipation. The incidence of constipation was 2% in those taking placebo, 4% in those taking 4 mg/day, and 6% in those taking 8 mg/day.
Table 4 lists adverse events, regardless of causality, that were reported in the combined Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled trials at an incidence greater than placebo and in 1% or more of patients treated with fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg or 8 mg once daily for up to 12-weeks. Table 4: Adverse Events With an Incidence Exceeding the Placebo Rate and Reported by ≥1% of Patients From Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trials of 12-weeks Treatment Duration System organ class/Preferred term Placebo N=554 % Fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg/day N=554 % Fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg/day N=566 % Gastrointestinal disorders Dry mouth 7.0 18.8
Constipation 2.0 4.2 6.0 Dyspepsia 0.5 1.6 2.3 Nausea 1.3 0.7 1.9
Abdominal pain upper 0.5 1.1
Infections Urinary tract infection 3.1 3.2 4.2 Upper respiratory tract infection 2.2
2.5
Eye disorders Dry eyes 0 1.4 3.7 Renal and urinary disorders Dysuria
0.7 1.3
Urinary retention 0.2 1.1 1.4 Respiratory disorders Cough 0.5 1.6 0.9 Dry
throat 0.4 0.9
General disorders Edema peripheral 0.7 0.7 1.2 Musculoskeletal disorders Back pain 0.4
2.0
Psychiatric disorders Insomnia 0.5 1.3 0.4 Investigations
ALT increased 0.9 0.5
GGT increased 0.4 0.4 1.2 Skin disorders Rash 0.5 0.7 1.1
ALT = alanine aminotransferase; GGT = gamma glutamyltransferase Patients also received fesoterodine fumarate for up to three years in open-label extension phases of one Phase 2 and two Phase 3 controlled trials. In all open-label trials combined, 857, 701, 529, and 105 patients received fesoterodine fumarate for at least 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years, respectively. The adverse events observed during long-term, open-label studies were similar to those observed in the 12-week, placebo-controlled studies, and included dry mouth, constipation, dry eyes, dyspepsia, and abdominal pain.
Similar to the controlled studies, most adverse events of dry mouth and constipation were mild to moderate in intensity. Serious adverse events, judged to be at least possibly related to study medication by the investigator and reported more than once during the open-label treatment period of up to 3 years, included urinary retention (3 cases), diverticulitis (3 cases), constipation (2 cases), irritable bowel syndrome (2 cases), and electrocardiogram QT corrected interval prolongation (2 cases). Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer Inc.’s TOVIAZ ® (fesoterodine fumarate) extended-release tablets. However, due to Pfizer Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of fesoterodine fumarate. 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. Cardiac disorders: Palpitations Central nervous system disorders: Dizziness, headache, somnolence Eye disorders: Blurred vision Gastrointestinal disorders: Hypoaesthesia oral General disorders and administrative site conditions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema with airway obstruction, face edema Psychiatric disorders: Confusional state Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Urticaria, pruritus
Warnings & Cautions for Fesoterodine
Angioedema Angioedema of the face, lips, tongue, and/or larynx has been reported
with fesoterodine fumarate. In some cases, angioedema occurred after the first dose; however, cases have been reported to occur hours after the first dose or after multiple doses. Angioedema associated with upper airway swelling may be life-threatening.
Fesoterodine fumarate is contraindicated in patients with a known or suspected hypersensitivity to fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets or any of its ingredients . If involvement of the tongue, hypopharynx, or larynx occurs, fesoterodine should be promptly discontinued and appropriate therapy and/or measures to ensure a patent airway should be promptly provided.
Urinary Retention in Adult Patients With Bladder Outlet Obstruction
The use of fesoterodine fumarate, like other antimuscarinic drugs, in patients with clinically significant bladder outlet obstruction, including patients with urinary retention, may result in further urinary retention and kidney injury. The use of fesoterodine fumarate is not recommended in patients with clinically significant bladder outlet obstruction, and is contraindicated in patients with urinary retention .
Decreased Gastrointestinal Motility Fesoterodine fumarate is associated with decreased gastric motility. Fesoterodine
fumarate is contraindicated in patients with gastric retention . The use of fesoterodine fumarate is not recommended in patients with decreased gastrointestinal motility, such as those with severe constipation.
Worsening of Narrow-Angle Glaucoma Fesoterodine fumarate can worsen controlled narrow-angle glaucoma. Fesoterodine
fumarate is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma . Fesoterodine fumarate should be used with caution in patients being treated for narrow-angle glaucoma.
Central Nervous System Effects Fesoterodine fumarate is associated with anticholinergic central nervous
system (CNS) adverse reactions . A variety of CNS anticholinergic effects have been reported, including headache, dizziness, and somnolence. Patients should be monitored for signs of anticholinergic CNS effects, particularly after beginning treatment or increasing the dose. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy machinery until they know how fesoterodine fumarate affects them.
If a patient experiences anticholinergic CNS effects, fesoterodine fumarate dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Worsening of Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms Fesoterodine fumarate should be used with caution
in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the risk of worsening of symptoms of the disease.
Drug Interactions with Fesoterodine
Antimuscarinic Drugs Co-administration of fesoterodine fumarate with other antimuscarinic agents that produce
dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, and other anticholinergic pharmacological effects may increase the frequency and/or severity of such effects. Anticholinergic agents may potentially alter the absorption of some concomitantly administered drugs due to anticholinergic effects on gastrointestinal motility.
CYP3A4 Inhibitors Doses of fesoterodine fumarate greater than 4 mg are not
recommended in adult patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, and clarithromycin . In a study in adults, co-administration of the strong CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole with fesoterodine led to approximately a doubling of the maximum concentration (C max ) and area under the concentration versus time curve (AUC) of 5-hydroxymethyl tolterodine (5-HMT), the active metabolite of fesoterodine. Compared with CYP2D6 extensive metabolizers not taking ketoconazole, further increases in the exposure to 5-HMT were observed in subjects who were CYP2D6 poor metabolizers taking ketoconazole . There is no clinically relevant effect of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors on the pharmacokinetics of fesoterodine. Following blockade of CYP3A4 by co-administration of the moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor fluconazole 200 mg twice a day for 2 days, the average (90% confidence interval) increase in C max and AUC of the active metabolite of fesoterodine was approximately 19% (11% to 28%) and 27% (18% to 36%) respectively.
No dosing adjustments are recommended in the presence of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole, diltiazem, verapamil and grapefruit juice). The effect of weak CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. cimetidine) was not examined; it is not expected to be in excess of the effect of moderate inhibitors . Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer Inc.’s TOVIAZ ® (fesoterodine fumarate) extended-release tablets. However, due to Pfizer Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
CYP3A4 Inducers No dosing adjustments are recommended in the presence of
CYP3A4 inducers, such as rifampin and carbamazepine. Following induction of CYP3A4 by co-administration of rifampin 600 mg once a day, C max and AUC of the active metabolite of fesoterodine decreased by approximately 70% and 75%, respectively, after oral administration of fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg. The terminal half-life of the active metabolite was not changed.
CYP2D6 Inhibitors
The interaction with CYP2D6 inhibitors was not tested clinically. In poor metabolizers for CYP2D6, representing a maximum CYP2D6 inhibition, C max and AUC of the active metabolite are increased 1.7- and 2-fold, respectively. No dosing adjustments are recommended in the presence of CYP2D6 inhibitors.
Drugs Metabolized by Cytochrome P450
In vitro data indicate that at therapeutic concentrations, the active metabolite of fesoterodine does not have the potential to inhibit or induce Cytochrome P450 enzyme systems .
Oral Contraceptives
In the presence of fesoterodine, there are no clinically significant changes in the plasma concentrations of combined oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel .
Warfarin
A clinical study has shown that fesoterodine 8 mg once daily has no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics or the anticoagulant activity (PT/INR) of warfarin 25 mg. Standard therapeutic monitoring for warfarin should be continued .
Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions Interactions between fesoterodine fumarate and laboratory tests have not
been studied.
Contraindications for Fesoterodine
Fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with any of the following: known or suspected hypersensitivity to fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets or any of its ingredients, or to tolterodine tartrate tablets or tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules . Reactions have included angioedema . urinary retention gastric retention uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma Known or suspected hypersensitivity to fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets or any of its ingredients or to tolterodine tartrate tablets or tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules. Urinary retention Gastric retention Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
Overdosage Information for Fesoterodine
Overdosage with fesoterodine fumarate can result in severe anticholinergic effects. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. In the event of overdosage, ECG monitoring is recommended.
Clinical Studies of Fesoterodine
Adult Overactive Bladder
The efficacy of fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets was evaluated in two, Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week studies for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. Entry criteria required that patients have symptoms of overactive bladder for ≥ 6-months duration, at least 8 micturitions per day, and at least 6 urinary urgency episodes or 3 urge incontinence episodes per 3-day diary period. Patients were randomized to a fixed dose of fesoterodine fumarate 4 or 8 mg/day or placebo.
In one of these studies, 290 patients were randomized to an active control arm (an oral antimuscarinic agent). For the combined studies, a total of 554 patients received placebo, 554 patients received fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg/day, and 566 patients received fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg/day. The majority of patients were Caucasian (91%) and female (79%) with a mean age of 58 years (range 19 to 91 years). The primary efficacy endpoints were the mean change in the number of urge urinary incontinence episodes per 24 hours and the mean change in the number of micturitions (frequency) per 24 hours. An important secondary endpoint was the mean change in the voided volume per micturition.
Results for the primary endpoints and for mean change in voided volume per micturition from the two 12-week clinical studies of fesoterodine fumarate are reported in Table 10. Table 10: Mean Baseline and Change From Baseline to Week 12 for Urge Urinary Incontinence Episodes, Number of Micturitions, and Volume Voided per Micturition Study 1 Study 2 Parameter Placebo N=279 Fesoterodine fumarate 4mg/day N=265 Fesoterodine fumarate 8mg/day N=276 Placebo N=266 Fesoterodine fumarate 4mg/day N=267 Fesoterodine fumarate 8mg/day N=267 Number of urge incontinence episodes per 24 hours a Baseline 3.7 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.9
Change from baseline -1.20 -2.06 -2.27 -1.00 -1.77 -2.42 p-value vs. placebo
- 0.001 <0.001 - <0.003 <0.001 Number of micturitions per 24 hours Baseline 12.0 11.6 11.9 12.2 12.9
Change from baseline -1.02 -1.74 -1.94 -1.02 -1.86 -1.94 p-value vs. placebo
- <0.001 <0.001 - 0.032 <0.001 Voided volume per micturition (mL) Baseline 150 160 154 159 152 156 Change from baseline 10 27 33 8 17 33 p-value vs. placebo - <0.001 <0.001 - 0.150 <0.001 vs. = versus a Only those patients who were urge incontinent at baseline were included for the analysis of number of urge incontinence episodes per 24 hours: In Study 1, the number of these patients was 211, 199, and 223 in the placebo, fesoterodine fumarate 4 mg/day and fesoterodine fumarate 8 mg/day groups, respectively. In Study 2, the number of these patients was 205, 228, and 218, respectively. Figures 1 to 4: The following figures show change from baseline over time in number of micturitions and urge urinary incontinence episodes per 24 h in the two studies.
Figures 1 to 4: The following figures show change from baseline over time in number of micturitions and urge urinary incontinence episodes per 24 h in the two studies. A reduction in number of urge urinary incontinence episodes per 24 hours was observed for both doses as compared to placebo as early as two weeks after starting fesoterodine fumarate therapy. Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer Inc.’s TOVIAZ ® (fesoterodine fumarate) extended-release tablets.
However, due to Pfizer Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. figure 1 figure 2 figure 3 figure 4
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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