Iyuzeh Drug Information

Generic name: LATANOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.005%

Prostaglandin Analog [EPC]

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Uses of Iyuzeh

™ (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.005% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. IYUZEH is a prostaglandin F2α analogue indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Dosage & Administration of Iyuzeh

The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. If one dose is missed, treatment should continue with the next dose as normal. The dosage of IYUZEH should not exceed once daily; the combined use of two or more prostaglandins, or prostaglandin analogs including IYUZEH is not recommended.

It has been shown that administration of these prostaglandin drug products more than once daily may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP. Reduction of the IOP starts approximately 3 to 4 hours after administration and the maximum effect is reached after 8 to 12 hours. IYUZEH may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower IOP. In vitro studies have shown that precipitation occurs when eye drops containing thimerosal are mixed with the preserved 0.005% latanoprost reference product. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart.

Contact lenses should be removed prior to the administration of IYUZEH and may be reinserted 15 minutes after administration. The solution from one individual unit is to be used immediately after opening for administration to one or both eyes. Since sterility cannot be maintained after the individual unit is opened, the remaining contents should be discarded immediately after administration.

One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.

Side Effects of Iyuzeh

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 the two clinical trials conducted with IYUZEH (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.005% comparing it to XALATAN the preserved 0.005% latanoprost reference product, the most frequently reported ocular adverse reactions were conjunctival hyperemia and eye irritation ( Table 1 ). Table 1. Ocular Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥ 1% of Subjects Receiving IYUZEH Symptom/Finding Adverse Reactions (incidence (%)) IYUZEH (n=378) XALATAN (n=358) Conjunctival hyperemia 129 133 Eye irritation 72 112 Eye pruritus 57 58 Abnormal sensation in eye 51 52 Foreign body sensation in eyes 44 36 Vision blurred 28 30 Lacrimation increased 19 14 Photophobia 13 17

Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of topical latanoprost products. 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. The reactions, which have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to ophthalmic latanoprost products, or a combination of these factors, include: Nervous System Disorders: Dizziness; headache; toxic epidermal necrolysis Eye Disorders: Eyelash and vellus hair changes of the eyelid (increased length, thickness, pigmentation, and number of eyelashes); keratitis; corneal edema and erosions; intraocular inflammation (iritis/uveitis); macular edema, including cystoid macular edema; trichiasis; periorbital and lid changes resulting in deepening of the eyelid sulcus; iris cyst; eyelid skin darkening; localized skin reaction on the eyelids; conjunctivitis; pseudopemphigoid of the ocular conjunctiva.

Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: Asthma and exacerbation of asthma; dyspnea Gastrointesting Disorders: Nausea; vomiting Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Pruritis Infections and Infestations: Herpes keratitis Cardiac Disorders: Angina; palpitations; angina unstable General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: Chest pain

Warnings & Cautions for Iyuzeh

Pigmentation Topical latanoprost ophthalmic products, including

IYUZEH have been reported to cause changes to pigmented tissues. The most frequently reported changes have been increased pigmentation of the iris, periorbital tissue (eyelid), and eyelashes. Pigmentation is expected to increase as long as latanoprost is administered.

The pigmentation change is due to increased melanin content in the melanocytes rather than to an increase in the number of melanocytes. After discontinuation of latanoprost, pigmentation of the iris is likely to be permanent, while pigmentation of the periorbital tissue and eyelash changes have been reported to be reversible in some patients. Patients who receive treatment should be informed of the possibility of increased pigmentation.

The long-term effects of increased pigmentation are not known. Iris color change may not be noticeable for several months to years. Typically, the brown pigmentation around the pupil spreads concentrically towards the periphery of the iris and the entire iris or parts of the iris become more brownish.

Neither nevi nor freckles of the iris appear to be affected by treatment. While treatment with IYUZEH can be continued in patients who develop noticeably increased iris pigmentation, these patients should be examined regularly.

Eyelash Changes Latanoprost ophthalmic products, including

IYUZEH may gradually change eyelashes and vellus hair in the treated eye; these changes include increased length, thickness, pigmentation, the number of lashes or hairs, and misdirected growth of eyelashes. Eyelash changes are usually reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.

Intraocular Inflammation

IYUZEH should be used with caution in patients with a history of intraocular inflammation (iritis/uveitis) and should generally not be used in patients with active intraocular inflammation because inflammation may be exacerbated.

Macular Edema Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during

treatment with latanoprost ophthalmic products, including IYUZEH. IYUZEH should be used with caution in aphakic patients, in pseudophakic patients with a torn posterior lens capsule, or in patients with known risk factors for macular edema.

Herpetic Keratitis Reactivation of herpes simplex keratitis has been reported during treatment

with latanoprost. IYUZEH should be used with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis. IYUZEH should be avoided in cases of active herpes simplex keratitis because inflammation may be exacerbated.

Contact Lens Use Contact lenses should be removed prior to the administration

of IYUZEH and may be reinserted 15 minutes after administration.

Drug Interactions with Iyuzeh

The combined use of two or more prostaglandins, or prostaglandin analogs including IYUZEH is not recommended. It has been shown that administration of these prostaglandin drug products more than once daily may decrease the IOP lowering effect or cause paradoxical elevations in IOP.

Pregnancy Safety for Iyuzeh

Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of IYUZEH administration in pregnant women to inform drug-associated risks. In animal reproduction studies, intravenous (IV) administration of latanoprost to pregnant rabbits and rats throughout the period of organogenesis produced malformations, embryofetal lethality and spontaneous abortion at clinically relevant doses (equivalent to 1.3 – 324 times the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose, on a mg/m 2 basis, assuming 100% absorption) (see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. However, the background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2 to 4%, and of miscarriage is 15 to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.

Data Animal Data Embryofetal studies were conducted in pregnant rabbits administered latanoprost daily by IV injection on gestation days 6 through 18, to target the period of organogenesis. A no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) was not established for rabbit developmental toxicity. Post-implantation loss due to late resorption was shown as doses ≥0.2 mcg/kg/day (equivalent to 1.3 times the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose, on a mg/m 2 basis, assuming 100% absorption). Spina bifida and abortion occurred at 5 mcg/kg/day (equivalent to 32 times the maximum RHOD). Total litter loss due to early resorption was observed at doses ≥50 mcg/kg/day (324 times the maximum RHOD). Transient signs of maternal toxicity were observed after IV dosing (increased breathing, muscle tremors, slight motor incoordination) at 300 mcg/kg/day (1946 times the maximum RHOD). No maternal toxicity was observed at doses up to 50 mcg/kg/day.

Embryofetal studies were conducted in pregnant rats administered latanoprost daily by IV injection on gestation days 6 through 15, to target the period of organogenesis. A NOAEL for rat developmental toxicity was not established. Cleft palate was observed at 1 mcg/kg (equivalent to 3.2 times the maximum RHOD, on a mg/m 2 basis, assuming 100% absorption). Brain porencephalic cyst(s) were observed ≥50 mcg/kg (162 times the maximum RHOD). Skeletal anomalies were observed at 250 mcg/kg (811 times the maximum RHOD). No maternal toxicity was detectable at 250 mcg/kg/day.

Prenatal and postnatal development was assessed in rats. Pregnant rats were administered latanoprost daily by IV injection from gestation day 15, through delivery, until weaning (lactation Day 21). No adverse effects on rat offspring were observed at doses up to 10 mcg/kg/day (32 times the maximum RHOD, on a mg/m2 basis, assuming 100% absorption). At 100 mcg/kg/day (324 times the maximum RHOD), maternal deaths and pup mortality occurred.

Pediatric Use of Iyuzeh

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of IYUZEH have not been established in pediatric patients.

Contraindications for Iyuzeh

Known hypersensitivity to latanoprost or any other ingredients in this product. Known hypersensitivity to latanoprost or any other ingredients in this product.

Overdosage Information for Iyuzeh

Intravenous infusion of up to 3 mcg/kg of latanoprost in healthy volunteers produced mean plasma concentrations 200 times higher than during clinical treatment with latanoprost ophthalmic solution and no adverse reactions were observed. IV dosages of 5.5 to 10 mcg/kg caused abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue, hot flushes, nausea, and sweating.

Clinical Studies of Iyuzeh

Elevated Baseline

IOP In randomized, controlled clinical trials of patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension with mean baseline IOP of 19 - 24 mmHg, IYUZEH lowered IOP by 3 – 8 mmHg versus 4 – 8 mmHg by latanoprost ophthalmic solution preserved with benzalkonium chloride. Latanoprost ophthalmic solution preserved with benzalkonium chloride was approximately 1 mmHg more effective than IYUZEH.

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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