Sofdra Drug Information
Generic name: SOFPIRONIUM BROMIDE
Uses of Sofdra
SOFDRA is indicated for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adults and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older.
Dosage & Administration of Sofdra
Do not shave armpits at least 8 hours before applying SOFDRA. Do not shower at least 30 minutes before applying SOFDRA. Apply SOFDRA to clean, dry skin once a day at bedtime.
Apply a single pump actuation to the top of the supplied applicator. Spread the entire amount to cover 1 underarm. Apply the entire amount to the second underarm.
Allow to dry completely (5 minutes) before putting on clothing. Wash hands immediately with soap. For topical use only.
Avoid fire, flame, and smoking during and immediately following application. Do not shower or wash underarms for at least 8 hours after application. Do not touch underarms after applying SOFDRA.
Do not use more than once daily. Avoid transfer of SOFDRA to the periocular area. Do not apply SOFDRA to broken skin.
Avoid using SOFDRA with occlusive dressings. Apply 1 pump of SOFDRA per underarm once a day at bedtime. For topical use only.
Side Effects of Sofdra
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. Table 1 summarizes the most frequent adverse reactions (≥2%) in subjects with primary axillary hyperhidrosis treated with SOFDRA.
| Adverse Reactions | SOFDRA (N = 353) n (%) | Vehicle (N = 347) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Note: COVID-19 was observed in 8 (2%) SOFDRA and 2 (0.6%) vehicle subjects. | ||
| Dry mouth | 51 (14%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| Vision blurred | 30 (9%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Mydriasis | 23 (7%) | 0 |
| Urinary retention | 8 (2%) | 0 |
| Local Skin Adverse Reactions | SOFDRA (N = 353) n (%) | Vehicle (N = 347) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 29 (8%) | 6 (2%) |
| Erythema | 23 (7%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Dermatitis | 21 (6%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Pruritus | 16 (5%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| Irritation | 8 (2%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Exfoliation | 7 (2%) | 1 (0.3%) |
Warnings & Cautions for Sofdra
Urinary Retention Use SOFDRA with caution in patients with a history or presence of documented urinary retention. Prescribers and patients should be alert for signs and symptoms of urinary retention (e.g., difficulty passing urine, distended bladder), especially in patients with prostatic hypertrophy or bladder-neck obstruction. Discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare provider should any of these signs or symptoms develop.
Control of Body Temperature In the presence of high ambient temperature, heat illness (hyperpyrexia and heat stroke due to decreased sweating) can occur with the use of anticholinergic drugs, including SOFDRA. Watch for generalized lack of sweating when in hot or very warm environmental temperatures and avoid using SOFDRA if not sweating under these conditions.
Operating Machinery or an Automobile
Transient blurred vision may occur with use of SOFDRA. If blurred vision occurs, discontinue use and avoid engaging in activities that require clear vision, such as operating a motor vehicle or other machinery or performing hazardous work, until the symptoms have resolved.
Drug Interactions with Sofdra
Anticholinergics Coadministration of SOFDRA with anticholinergic medications may result in additive interaction leading to an increase in anticholinergic adverse effects. Avoid coadministration of SOFDRA with other anticholinergic-containing drugs.
Strong Inhibitors of CYP2D6
Avoid co-administration of SOFDRA with drugs that are strong inhibitors of CYP2D6.
Pregnancy Safety for Sofdra
Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data with SOFDRA use in pregnant women to evaluate for drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous administration of sofpironium bromide to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in no significant adverse effects at doses 31 and 10 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) ( see Data ). The background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown.
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, and other adverse outcomes. 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. Data Animal Data In an embryofetal development study in rats, sofpironium bromide was not associated with embryofetal lethality or fetal malformations at subcutaneous dose levels of 1, 3, and 10 mg/kg/day administered during the period of organogenesis.
The maternal and fetal survival, growth and development no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) was 10 mg/kg/day (31 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons). In an embryofetal development study in rabbits, sofpironium bromide was administered by subcutaneous injection to pregnant rabbits at doses of 0.4, 2 and 10 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. Maternal toxicity as evidenced by decreased maternal body weight gain and feed consumption was observed in all sofpironium bromide treated groups.
The decrease in maternal body weight was considered severe at 10 mg/kg/day and was associated with embryofetal lethality. The maternal toxicity NOAEL could not be established in the study. The NOAEL for embryo-fetal development toxicity was 2 mg/kg/day (10 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison).
Fetal malformation was not observed with sofpironium bromide treatment at doses up to 10 mg/kg/day (57 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison) in rabbits. Maternal toxicity associated with a 17% decrease in body weight gain noted at 6 mg/kg/day (approximately 19 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons) when compared to the control group. No sofpironium bromide-related effects on prenatal and postnatal development, neurobehavioral or reproductive performance of offspring were noted at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day (approximately 19 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison).
Pediatric Use of Sofdra
Pediatric Use The safety, effectiveness, and pharmacokinetics of SOFDRA for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis have been established in pediatric patients 9 years of age and older. Use of SOFDRA in this age group is supported by evidence from two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, vehicle-controlled 6-week trials and two multicenter, open-label, 24-week and 48-week trials, which included 72 pediatric subjects 9 years of age and older. The safety and effectiveness of SOFDRA have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 9 years of age.
Contraindications for Sofdra
SOFDRA is contraindicated in patients with medical conditions that can be exacerbated by the anticholinergic effect of sofpironium bromide (e.g., glaucoma, paralytic ileus, unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon complicating ulcerative colitis, myasthenia gravis, Sjögren's syndrome).
Overdosage Information for Sofdra
In case of an overdose, remove the topically applied product with soap and water, and treat the symptoms and signs attributed to the overdose symptomatically. Consider contacting the Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 for the latest recommendations.
Clinical Studies of Sofdra
All subjects were to have symptoms of axillary hyperhidrosis for at least 6 months' duration, produce at least 50 mg of sweat in each axilla (underarm) with a combined total of at least 150 mg over a 5-minute period, and have a Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Measure-Axillary, 7-item scale score (HDSM-Ax-7) ≥3. Subjects 12 years of age and older were asked to rate their underarm sweating severity and frequency since waking on the previous day ("since you woke up yesterday") on the 11-item HDSM-Ax Adult version instrument. The HDSM-Ax-7 scale score was calculated by taking an average of 7 items, where the scale score ranges from 0 to 4 with a higher score representing greater underarm sweating severity.
Subjects were randomized to receive either SOFDRA or vehicle applied once daily at bedtime to each axilla. The co-primary endpoints were the proportion of subjects having at least a 2-point improvement in the HDSM-Ax-7 scale score from Baseline to Day 43, and the change in GSP from Baseline to Day 43. The results of CARDIGAN 1 and CARDIGAN 2 are presented in Table 5.
Table 5: Primary Efficacy Endpoints at Day 43 in Subjects with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis in Trials
| CARDIGAN 1 | CARDIGAN 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOFDRA | Vehicle | SOFDRA | Vehicle | |
| ≥2 point Improvement in HDSM-Ax-7 Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Measure-Axillary, 7-item score scale score from Baseline to Day 43 in subjects 12 years of age and older | N = 172 49% | N= 177 29% | N = 178 64% | N = 169 48% |
| Treatment Difference 95% Confidence Interval | 18% (8%, 29%) | 17% (6%, 27%) | ||
| Baseline Median GSP Gravimetric Sweat Production in subjects 10 years of age and older (mg/5 minutes) | N = 173 214 | N = 177 229 | N = 180 208 | N = 171 231 |
| Change from Baseline to Day 43 Median (mg/5 minutes) 25 th percentile, 75 th percentile | -128 -201, -52 | -100 -228, -29 | -143 -260, -75 | -134 -230, -60 |
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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