Tivicay Drug Information

Generic name: DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM

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Uses of Tivicay

TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV‑1 infection in adults (treatment-naïve or -experienced) and in pediatric patients (treatment-naïve or -experienced but integrase strand transfer inhibitor -naïve) aged at least 4 weeks and weighing at least 3 kg. TIVICAY is indicated in combination with rilpivirine as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/ mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months with no history of treatment failure or known substitutions associated with resistance to either antiretroviral agent.

Dosage & Administration of Tivicay

General Dosing and Administration Instructions for Pediatric Patients Do not substitute TIVICAY tablets and TIVICAY PD tablets for oral suspension on a milligram-per-milligram basis due to differing pharmacokinetic profiles. If switching from the tablets to the tablets for oral suspension, follow the recommended dosage in Table 3. Do not use TIVICAY tablets in patients weighing 3 to 14 kg.

See administration instructions in. Table 2. Recommended Dosage of TIVICAY PD in Pediatric Patients 4 Weeks and Older Weighing 3 to 14 kg a If certain uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A or cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A inducers are coadministered, then administer TIVICAY PD twice daily. in Pediatric Patients Weighing 14 kg or Greater For pediatric patients weighing 14 kg or greater (4 weeks and older, treatment-naïve, or treatment-experienced but naïve to INSTI treatment) administer either: TIVICAY PD tablets for oral suspension (preferred in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg) ( Table 3 ), or TIVICAY tablets for oral use ( Table 4 ) Table 3.

Additional Administration Instructions Administer

TIVICAY tablets and TIVICAY PD tablets for oral suspension with or without food. Administration Instructions for TIVICAY PD Do not chew, cut, or crush TIVICAY PD. Instruct patients (or instruct caregivers) to either: Swallow the tablets for oral suspension whole (if more than one tablet is required, swallow one tablet at a time to reduce the risk of choking), or Fully disperse the tablets for oral suspension in 5 mL of drinking water (if using 1 or 3 tablets for oral suspension) or 10 mL (if using 4, 5, or 6 tablets for oral suspension) in the supplied cup; swirl the suspension so that no lumps remain.

After full dispersion, administer the oral suspension within 30 minutes of mixing.

UGT = uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase; CYP = cytochrome P450.
a Rilpivirine dose is 25 mg once daily for those switching to dolutegravir plus rilpivirine. b Alternative combinations that do not include metabolic inducers should be considered where possible.
Adult PopulationRecommended Dose
Treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced INSTI-naïve or virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies per mL) adults switching to dolutegravir plus rilpivirine a ( 2.1 )50 mg once daily
Treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced INSTI-naïve when coadministered with certain UGT1A or CYP3A inducers ( 2.1, 7.2, 7.3 )50 mg twice daily
INSTI-experienced with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance b ( 2.1, 12.4 )50 mg twice daily
a If certain UGT1A or CYP3A inducers are coadministered, then adjust the weight-based dose of TIVICAY to twice daily. ( 2.3, 2.4, 7.2, 7.3 )
Pediatric Population Body WeightRecommended Dose a TIVICAY PD Tablets for Oral Suspension
3 kg to less than 6 kg5 mg once daily
6 kg to less than 10 kg15 mg once daily
10 kg to less than 14 kg20 mg once daily
14 kg to less than 20 kg25 mg once daily
20 kg and greater30 mg once daily
Table 1. Dosing Recommendations for TIVICAY Tablets in Adult Patients
INSTI = integrase strand transfer inhibitor.
a Rilpivirine dose is 25 mg once daily for those switching to dolutegravir plus rilpivirine. b Alternative combinations that do not include metabolic inducers should be considered where possible [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )].
PopulationRecommended Dosage
Treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced INSTI-naïve or virologically suppressed (HIV‑1 RNA <50 copies/mL) adults switching to dolutegravir plus rilpivirine a50 mg once daily
Treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced INSTI-naïve when coadministered with certain uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucuronosyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A) or cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A inducers [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2, 7.3 )]50 mg twice daily
INSTI-experienced with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance b [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )]50 mg twice daily
Table 2. Recommended Dosage of TIVICAY PD in Pediatric Patients 4 Weeks and Older Weighing 3 to 14 kg
a If certain uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A or cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A inducers are coadministered, then administer TIVICAY PD twice daily [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2, 7.3 )].
Body WeightTIVICAY PD Tablets for Oral Suspension
Daily Dose aNumber of 5-mg Tablets
3 kg to less than 6 kg5 mg once daily1
6 kg to less than 10 kg15 mg once daily3
10 kg to less than 14 kg20 mg once daily4
Table 3. Recommended Dosage of TIVICAY PD Tablets for Oral Suspension in Pediatric Patients Weighing 14 kg or Greater
a If certain UGT1A or CYP3A inducers are coadministered, then administer TIVICAY PD twice daily [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2, 7.3 )].
Body WeightTIVICAY PD Tablets for Oral Suspension
Daily Dose aNumber of 5-mg Tablets
14 kg to less than 20 kg25 mg once daily5
20 kg and greater30 mg once daily6
Table 4. Recommended Dosage of TIVICAY Tablets in Pediatric Patients Weighing 14 kg or Greater
a If certain UGT1A or CYP3A inducers are coadministered, then administer TIVICAY twice daily [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2, 7.3 )].
Body WeightTIVICAY Tablets
Daily Dose aNumber of Tablets
14 kg to less than 20 kg40 mg once daily4 x 10-mg
20 kg and greater50 mg once daily1 x 50-mg

Side Effects of Tivicay

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 with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Clinical Trials Experience in Adult Subjects Treatment-Naïve Subjects: The safety assessment of TIVICAY in HIV‑1–infected treatment-naïve subjects is based on the analyses of data from 2 international, multicenter, double-blind trials, SPRING-2 (ING113086) and SINGLE (ING114467) and data from the international, multicenter, open-label FLAMINGO (ING114915) trial. In SPRING-2, 822 subjects were randomized and received at least 1 dose of either TIVICAY 50 mg once daily or raltegravir 400 mg twice daily, both in combination with fixed-dose dual nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) treatment (either abacavir sulfate and lamivudine or emtricitabine/tenofovir ).

There were 808 subjects included in the efficacy and safety analyses. Through 96 weeks, the rate of adverse events leading to discontinuation was 2% in both treatment arms. Treatment‑emergent adverse reactions of moderate to severe intensity observed in at least 2% of subjects in either treatment arm in SPRING-2 and SINGLE trials are provided in Table 5.

Side-by-side tabulation is to simplify presentation; direct comparisons across trials should not be made due to differing trial designs. Table 5. These events were not treatment limiting.

Through 96 weeks, the rates of adverse events leading to discontinuation were 3% in subjects receiving TIVICAY and 6% in subjects receiving darunavir/ritonavir. The adverse reactions observed in FLAMINGO were generally consistent with those seen in SPRING-2 and SINGLE. Treatment-Experienced, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor-Naïve Subjects: In an international, multicenter, double-blind trial (ING111762, SAILING), 719 HIV‑1–infected, antiretroviral treatment-experienced adults were randomized and received either TIVICAY 50 mg once daily or raltegravir 400 mg twice daily with investigator-selected background regimen consisting of up to 2 agents, including at least one fully active agent.

Treatment-Experienced, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor-Experienced Subjects: In a multicenter, open-label, single‑arm trial (ING112574, VIKING-3), 183 HIV‑1–infected, antiretroviral treatment-experienced adults with virological failure and current or historical evidence of raltegravir and/or elvitegravir resistance received TIVICAY 50 mg twice daily with the current failing background regimen for 7 days and with optimized background therapy from Day 8. The rate of adverse events leading to discontinuation was 4% of subjects at Week 48. Treatment‑emergent adverse reactions in VIKING-3 were generally similar compared with observations with the 50-mg once-daily dose in adult Phase III trials.

Virologically Suppressed Subjects: The adverse reactions observed for TIVICAY plus rilpivirine in the Week 48 analysis of pooled data from 2 identical, international, multicenter, open-label trials (SWORD-1 and SWORD-2) of 513 HIV-1–infected, virologically suppressed subjects switching from their current antiretroviral regimen to TIVICAY plus rilpivirine, were consistent with the adverse reaction profiles and severities for the individual components when administered with other antiretroviral agents. The safety profile during the additional follow-up period through Week 148 were consistent with Week 48. In the pooled analyses, the proportion of subjects receiving TIVICAY plus rilpivirine who discontinued treatment due to an adverse event through Week 148 was 8%.

Less Common Adverse Reactions Observed in Treatment-Naïve and Treatment-Experienced Trials: The following adverse reactions occurred in less than 2% of treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced subjects receiving TIVICAY in a combination regimen in any one trial. These events have been included because of their seriousness and assessment of potential causal relationship. Gastrointestinal Disorders: Abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, upper abdominal pain, vomiting.

Hepatobiliary Disorders: Hepatitis. Musculoskeletal Disorders: Myositis. Psychiatric Disorders: Suicidal ideation, attempt, behavior, or completion.

These events were observed primarily in subjects with a pre-existing history of depression or other psychiatric illness. Renal and Urinary Disorders: Renal impairment. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Pruritus.

Laboratory Abnormalities: Treatment-Naïve Subjects: Selected laboratory abnormalities (Grades 2 to 4) with a worsening grade from baseline and representing the worst-grade toxicity in at least 2% of subjects are presented in Table 6. The mean change from baseline observed for selected lipid values is presented in Table 7. Table 6.

Mean Change from Baseline in Fasted Lipid Values in Treatment-Naïve Subjects in Laboratory abnormalities observed in the FLAMINGO trial were generally consistent with observations in SPRING-2 and SINGLE. Treatment-Experienced, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor-Naïve Subjects: Laboratory abnormalities observed in SAILING were generally similar compared with observations seen in the treatment-naïve (SPRING-2 and SINGLE) trials. Virologically Suppressed Adults: Laboratory abnormalities observed in SWORD-1 and SWORD-2 were generally similar compared with observations seen in the other Phase III trials.

Hepatitis B and/or Hepatitis C Virus Co-infection: In Phase III trials, subjects with hepatitis B and/or C virus co-infection were permitted to enroll provided that baseline liver chemistry tests did not exceed 5 times the upper limit of normal. Overall, the safety profile in subjects with hepatitis B and/or C virus co-infection was similar to that observed in subjects without hepatitis B or C co-infection, although the rates of AST and ALT abnormalities were higher in the subgroup with hepatitis B and/or C virus co-infection for all treatment groups. Liver chemistry elevations consistent with immune reconstitution syndrome were observed in some subjects with hepatitis B and/or C at the start of therapy with TIVICAY, particularly in the setting where anti-hepatitis therapy was withdrawn.

Changes in Serum Creatinine: Dolutegravir has been shown to increase serum creatinine due to inhibition of tubular secretion of creatinine without affecting renal glomerular function. Increases in serum creatinine occurred within the first 4 weeks of treatment and remained stable through 96 weeks. Creatinine increases were comparable by background NRTIs and were similar in treatment-experienced subjects.

Clinical Trials Experience in Pediatric Subjects The safety and pharmacokinetics of TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD in HIV-1–infected pediatric subjects aged at least 4 weeks and weighing at least 3 kg was evaluated in the IMPAACT P1093 trial and 2 weight-band-based pharmacokinetic substudies of the ODYSSEY trial. Overall, the safety data in these pediatric studies were similar to those seen in adults, and there was no clinically significant difference in dolutegravir exposure. IMPAACT P1093 is an ongoing, multicenter, open-label, non-comparative trial of HIV‑1–infected pediatric subjects aged 4 weeks to less than 18 years.

The safety analysis based on subjects (n = 75) who received the recommended dose (determined by weight and age) through Week 24 showed that 11% of subjects experienced drug-related clinical adverse reactions. The only Grade 1 to 2 drug-related clinical adverse reactions reported by more than one subject was immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) (n = 2). There were no Grade 3 or 4 drug-related adverse reactions reported.

No adverse reactions led to discontinuation. These laboratory events were not considered to be drug-related. Median laboratory values were similar at baseline and Week 24.

Changes in median serum creatinine were similar to those observed in adults.

Postmarketing Experience

In addition to adverse reactions reported from clinical trials, the following adverse reactions have been identified during postmarketing use. 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. Blood and Lymphatic Systems Sideroblastic anemia.

Hepatobiliary Disorders Acute liver failure, hepatotoxicity. Investigations Weight increased. Musculoskeletal Arthralgia, myalgia.

Psychiatric Anxiety.

Table 5. Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions of at Least Moderate Intensity (Grades 2 to 4) and at Least 2% Frequency in Treatment-Naïve Subjects in SPRING-2 (Week 96 Analysis) and SINGLE Trials (Week 144 Analysis)
NRTI = Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor.
a Includes pooled terms: rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash pruritic, and drug eruption.
System Organ Class/ Preferred TermSPRING-2SINGLE
TIVICAY 50 mg Once Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 403)Raltegravir 400 mg Twice Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 405)TIVICAY 50 mg + EPZICOM Once Daily (n = 414)ATRIPLA Once Daily (n = 419)
Psychiatric
Insomnia<1%<1%3%3%
Depression<1%<1%1%2%
Abnormal dreams<1%<1%<1%2%
Nervous System
Dizziness<1%<1%<1%5%
Headache<1%<1%2%2%
Gastrointestinal
Nausea1%1%<1%3%
Diarrhea<1%<1%<1%2%
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Rash a0<1%<1%6%
General Disorders
Fatigue<1%<1%2%2%
Ear and Labyrinth
Vertigo0<1%02%
Table 6. Selected Laboratory Abnormalities (Grades 2 to 4) in Treatment-Naïve Subjects in SPRING-2 (Week 96 Analysis) and SINGLE Trials (Week 144 Analysis)
ALT = Alanine aminotransferase; AST = Aspartate aminotransferase; NRTI = Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor; ULN = Upper limit of normal.
Laboratory Parameter Preferred TermSPRING-2SINGLE
TIVICAY 50 mg Once Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 403)Raltegravir 400 mg Twice Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 405)TIVICAY 50 mg + EPZICOM Once Daily (n = 414)ATRIPLA Once Daily (n = 419)
ALT
Grade 2 (>2.5-5.0 x ULN)4%4%3%5%
Grade 3 to 4 (>5.0 x ULN)2%2%1%<1%
AST
Grade 2 (>2.5-5.0 x ULN)5%3%3%4%
Grade 3 to 4 (>5.0 x ULN)3%2%1%3%
Total Bilirubin
Grade 2 (1.6-2.5 x ULN)3%2%<1%<1%
Grade 3 to 4 (>2.5 x ULN)<1%<1%<1%<1%
Creatine kinase
Grade 2 (6.0-9.9 x ULN)2%5%5%3%
Grade 3 to 4 (≥10.0 x ULN)7%4%7%8%
Hyperglycemia
Grade 2 (126 250 mg/dL)6%6%9%6%
Grade 3 (>250 mg/dL)<1%2%2%<1%
Lipase
Grade 2 (>1.5-3.0 x ULN)7%7%11%11%
Grade 3 to 4 (>3.0 x ULN)2%5%5%4%
Total neutrophils
Grade 2 (0.75-0.99 x 10 9 )4%3%4%5%
Grade 3 to 4 (<0.75 x 10 9 )2%2%3%3%
Table 7. Mean Change from Baseline in Fasted Lipid Values in Treatment-Naïve Subjects in SPRING-2 (Week 96 Analysisa) and SINGLE Trials (Week 144 Analysis a )
HDL = High density lipoprotein; LDL = Low density lipoprotein; NRTI = Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor.
a Subjects on lipid-lowering agents at baseline were excluded from these analyses (19 subjects in each arm in SPRING-2, and in SINGLE: TIVICAY + EPZICOM n = 30 and ATRIPLA n = 27). Ninety-four subjects initiated a lipid-lowering agent post-baseline; their last fasted on-treatment values (prior to starting the agent) were used regardless of whether they discontinued the agent (SPRING-2: TIVICAY n = 9, raltegravir n = 13; SINGLE: TIVICAY + EPZICOM n = 36, ATRIPLA n = 36).
Laboratory Parameter Preferred TermSPRING-2SINGLE
TIVICAY 50 mg Once Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 403)Raltegravir 400 mg Twice Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 405)TIVICAY 50 mg + EPZICOM Once Daily (n = 414)ATRIPLA Once Daily (n = 419)
Cholesterol (mg/dL)8.110.124.026.7
HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)2.02.35.47.2
LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)5.16.116.014.6
Triglycerides (mg/dL)6.76.613.631.9

Warnings & Cautions for Tivicay

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported and were characterized by rash, constitutional findings, and sometimes organ dysfunction, including liver injury. The events were reported in less than 1% of subjects receiving TIVICAY in Phase III clinical trials. Discontinue TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD and other suspect agents immediately if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop (including, but not limited to, severe rash or rash accompanied by fever, general malaise, fatigue, muscle or joint aches, blisters or peeling of the skin, oral blisters or lesions, conjunctivitis, facial edema, hepatitis, eosinophilia, angioedema, difficulty breathing).

Clinical status, including liver aminotransferases, should be monitored and appropriate therapy initiated. Delay in stopping treatment with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD or other suspect agents after the onset of hypersensitivity may result in a life-threatening reaction. TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD are contraindicated in patients who have experienced a previous hypersensitivity reaction to dolutegravir.

Hepatotoxicity

Hepatic adverse events have been reported in patients receiving a dolutegravir-containing regimen. Patients with underlying hepatitis B or C may be at increased risk for worsening or development of transaminase elevations with use of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD. In some cases, the elevations in transaminases were consistent with immune reconstitution syndrome or hepatitis B reactivation particularly in the setting where anti-hepatitis therapy was withdrawn.

Cases of hepatic toxicity, including elevated serum liver biochemistries, hepatitis, and acute liver failure have been reported in patients receiving a dolutegravir-containing regimen without pre-existing hepatic disease or other identifiable risk factors. Drug-induced liver injury leading to liver transplant has been reported with TRIUMEQ (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine). Monitoring for hepatotoxicity is recommended.

Risk of Adverse Reactions or Loss of Virologic Response Due to Drug Interactions The concomitant use of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD and other drugs may result in known or potentially significant drug interactions, some of which may lead to: Loss of therapeutic effect of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD and possible development of resistance. Possible clinically significant adverse reactions from greater exposures of concomitant drugs. For concomitant drugs for which the interaction can be mitigated, please see Table 8 for steps to prevent or manage these possible and known significant drug interactions, including dosing recommendations.

Consider the potential for drug interactions prior to and during therapy with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD; review concomitant medications during therapy with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD; and monitor for the adverse reactions associated with the concomitant drugs.

Immune Reconstitution Syndrome

Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral treatment, patients whose immune systems respond may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections (such as Mycobacterium avium infection, cytomegalovirus, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, or tuberculosis), which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment. Autoimmune disorders (such as Graves’ disease, polymyositis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome) have also been reported to occur in the setting of immune reconstitution; however, the time to onset is more variable and can occur many months after initiation of treatment.

Different Formulations Are Not Substitutable TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD are not bioequivalent and are not substitutable on a milligram-per-milligram basis. If a pediatric patient switches from one formulation to the other, the dose must be adjusted for the new dosage formulation. Incorrect dosing of a given formulation may result in underdosing and loss of therapeutic effect and possible development of resistance or possible clinically significant adverse reactions from greater exposure of dolutegravir.

Drug Interactions with Tivicay

Effect of Dolutegravir on the Pharmacokinetics of Other Agents In vitro, dolutegravir inhibited the renal organic cation transporters, OCT2 (IC 50 = 1.93 microM) and multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter (MATE) 1 (IC 50 = 6.34 microM). In vivo, dolutegravir inhibits tubular secretion of creatinine by inhibiting OCT2 and potentially MATE1. Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 (dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin, Table 8 ).

However, in vivo, dolutegravir did not alter the plasma concentrations of tenofovir or para-amino hippurate, substrates of OAT1 and OAT3. In vitro, dolutegravir did not inhibit (IC 50 greater than 50 microM) the following: cytochrome P450 (CYP)1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP3A, uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A1, UGT2B7, P-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), bile salt export pump (BSEP), organic anion transporter polypeptide (OATP)1B1, OATP1B3, OCT1, multidrug resistance protein (MRP)2, or MRP4. In vitro, dolutegravir did not induce CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4.

Based on these data and the results of drug interaction trials, dolutegravir is not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs that are substrates of these enzymes or transporters.

Effect of Other Agents on the Pharmacokinetics of Dolutegravir Dolutegravir is metabolized by UGT1A1 with some contribution from CYP3A. Dolutegravir is also a substrate of UGT1A3, UGT1A9, BCRP, and P-gp in vitro. Drugs that induce those enzymes and transporters may decrease dolutegravir plasma concentration and reduce the therapeutic effect of dolutegravir.

Coadministration of dolutegravir and other drugs that inhibit these enzymes may increase dolutegravir plasma concentration. Etravirine significantly reduced plasma concentrations of dolutegravir, but the effect of etravirine was mitigated by coadministration of lopinavir/ritonavir or darunavir/ritonavir and is expected to be mitigated by atazanavir/ritonavir ( Table 8 ). In vitro, dolutegravir was not a substrate of OATP1B1 or OATP1B3.

Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Table 8 provides clinical recommendations as a result of drug interactions with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD. These recommendations are based on either drug interaction trials or predicted interactions due to the expected magnitude of interaction and potential for serious adverse events or loss of efficacy. Table 8.

Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions: Alterations in Dose or Regimen May Be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Trials or Predicted Interactions INSTI = integrase strand transfer inhibitor. a See Clinical Pharmacology Table 11 or Table 12 for magnitude of interaction. b The lower dolutegravir exposures observed in INSTI-experienced patients (with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance ) upon coadministration with certain inducers may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to TIVICAY or other coadministered antiretroviral agents. Coadministration is contraindicated with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD.

Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with Dolutegravir Based on drug interaction trial results, the following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir.

Table 8. Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions: Alterations in Dose or Regimen May Be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Trials or Predicted Interactions [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )]
INSTI = integrase strand transfer inhibitor.
a See Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) Table 11 or Table 12 for magnitude of interaction. b The lower dolutegravir exposures observed in INSTI-experienced patients (with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )] ) upon coadministration with certain inducers may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to TIVICAY or other coadministered antiretroviral agents.
Concomitant Drug Class: Drug NameEffect on Concentration of Dolutegravir and/or Concomitant DrugClinical Comment
HIV-1 Antiviral Agents
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Etravirine a↓DolutegravirUse of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD with etravirine without coadministration of atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir is not recommended.
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Efavirenz a↓DolutegravirAdjust dose of TIVICAY to twice daily for treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced, INSTI-naïve adult patients. In pediatric patients, increase the weight-based dose of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD to twice daily (Tables 2, 3, and 4 ). Use alternative combinations that do not include metabolic inducers where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. b
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Nevirapine↓DolutegravirAvoid coadministration with nevirapine because there are insufficient data to make dosing recommendations.
Protease inhibitors: Fosamprenavir/ritonavir a Tipranavir/ritonavir a↓DolutegravirAdjust dose of TIVICAY to twice daily for treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced, INSTI-naïve adult patients. In pediatric patients, increase the weight-based dose of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD to twice daily (Tables 2, 3, and 4 ). Use alternative combinations that do not include metabolic inducers where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. b
Other Agents
Dofetilide↑DofetilideCoadministration is contraindicated with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD [see Contraindications ( 4 )].
Carbamazepine a↓DolutegravirAdjust dose of TIVICAY to twice daily in treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced, INSTI-naïve adult patients. In pediatric patients, increase the weight-based dose of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD to twice daily (Tables 2, 3, and 4 ). Use alternative treatment that does not include carbamazepine where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. b
Oxcarbazepine Phenytoin Phenobarbital St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum )↓DolutegravirAvoid coadministration with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD because there are insufficient data to make dosing recommendations.
Medications containing polyvalent cations (e.g., Mg or Al): Cation-containing antacids a or laxatives Sucralfate Buffered medications↓DolutegravirAdminister TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking medications containing polyvalent cations.
Oral calcium or iron supplements, including multivitamins containing calcium or iron a↓DolutegravirWhen taken with food, TIVICAY and supplements or multivitamins containing calcium or iron can be taken at the same time. Under fasting conditions, TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking supplements containing calcium or iron.
Potassium channel blocker: Dalfampridine↑DalfampridineElevated levels of dalfampridine increase the risk of seizures. The potential benefits of taking dalfampridine concurrently with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD should be considered against the risk of seizures in these patients.
Metformin↑MetforminRefer to the prescribing information for metformin for assessing the benefit and risk of concomitant use of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD and metformin.
Rifampin a↓DolutegravirAdjust dose of TIVICAY to twice daily for treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced, INSTI-naïve adult patients. In pediatric patients, increase the weight-based dose of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD to twice daily (Tables 2, 3, and 4 ). Use alternatives to rifampin where possible for INSTI-experienced patients with certain INSTI-associated resistance substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance. b

Pregnancy Safety for Tivicay

Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in individuals exposed to TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary Data from two, ongoing birth outcome surveillance studies in Botswana and Eswatini which together include over 14,000 individuals evaluated during pregnancy show similar prevalence of neural tube defects among infants born to individuals taking dolutegravir at the time of conception compared to those born to individuals taking non-dolutegravir-containing regimens at conception or infants born to HIV-negative individuals. (see Data).

There are insufficient human data on the use of dolutegravir during pregnancy to definitively assess a drug-associated risk for birth defects and miscarriage. However, available human data from the APR do not indicate an increased risk of birth defects (see Data). The background risk for major birth defects for the indicated population is unknown.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background rate for major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is respectively. In animal reproduction studies, no evidence of adverse developmental outcomes (including neural tube defects) was observed with dolutegravir at systemic exposures (AUC) less than (rabbits) and approximately 27 times (rats) the exposure in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of TIVICAY (see Data). Data Human Data: Observational studies: The first interim analysis from an ongoing birth outcome surveillance study in Botswana identified an association between dolutegravir and an increased risk of neural tube defects when dolutegravir was administered at the time of conception and in early pregnancy.

A subsequent analysis was conducted based on a larger cohort from the birth outcome surveillance study in Botswana and included over 9,460 individuals exposed to dolutegravir at conception, 23,664 individuals exposed to non-dolutegravir-containing regimens, and 170,723 HIV-negative pregnant individuals. The prevalence of neural tube defects in infants delivered to individuals taking dolutegravir at conception was 0.11% (95% CI: 0.05-0.19%). The Eswatini birth outcome surveillance study includes 9,743 individuals exposed to dolutegravir at conception, 1,838 individuals exposed to non-dolutegravir-containing regimens, and 32,259 HIV-negative pregnant individuals.

The prevalence of neural tube defects in infants delivered to individuals taking dolutegravir at conception was 0.08% (95% CI: 0.04-0.16%). The observed prevalence of neural tube defects in infants delivered to individuals taking non-dolutegravir-containing regimens had a wide confidence interval due to low sample size. Limitations of these birth outcome surveillance studies include insufficient data to determine if baseline characteristics were balanced between the study groups or to assess other factors such as the use of folic acid during the preconception or first trimester periods.

Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry: Based on prospective reports to the APR, of 1,377 exposures to dolutegravir during pregnancy resulting in live births (including 874 exposed in the first trimester), the prevalence of defects in live births was following first-trimester exposure to dolutegravir-containing regimens and following second-/third-trimester exposure to dolutegravir-containing regimens. In the U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP), the background birth defect rate was 2.7%. Dolutegravir has been shown to cross the placenta.

In a clinical trial in Uganda and South Africa in women during the last trimester of pregnancy receiving dolutegravir 50 mg once daily, the ratio of median dolutegravir concentration in fetal umbilical cord to that in maternal peripheral plasma was 1.21 (range 0.51 to 2.11) (n = 15). Animal Data: Dolutegravir was administered orally at up to 1,000 mg/kg daily to pregnant rats and rabbits on Gestation Days respectively, and to rats on Gestation Day 6 to Lactation/Postpartum Day 20. No adverse effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed at up to the highest dose tested.

During organogenesis, systemic exposures (AUC) to dolutegravir in rabbits were less than the exposure in humans at the MRHD and in rats were approximately 27 times the exposure in humans at the MRHD. In the rat pre/postnatal development study, decreased body weight of the developing offspring was observed during lactation at a maternally toxic dose (approximately 27 times human exposure at the MRHD).

Contraindications for Tivicay

TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD are contraindicated in patients: with previous hypersensitivity reaction to dolutegravir. receiving dofetilide due to the potential for increased dofetilide plasma concentrations and the risk for serious and/or life-threatening events. Previous hypersensitivity reaction to dolutegravir. Coadministration with dofetilide.

Overdosage Information for Tivicay

There is no known specific treatment for overdose with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD. If overdose occurs, the patient should be monitored, and standard supportive treatment applied as required. As dolutegravir is highly bound to plasma proteins, it is unlikely that it will be significantly removed by dialysis.

Clinical Studies of Tivicay

Description of Clinical Studies

The efficacy and safety of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD were evaluated in the studies summarized in Table 15. Table 15. Trials Conducted with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD in HIV-1–Infected Subjects

Adult Subjects Treatment-Naïve Subjects In SPRING-2, 822 subjects were randomized and received at least 1 dose of either TIVICAY 50 mg once daily or raltegravir 400 mg twice daily, both in combination with fixed-dose dual NRTI treatment (either abacavir sulfate and lamivudine or emtricitabine/tenofovir ). There were 808 subjects included in the efficacy and safety analyses. In SINGLE, 833 subjects were randomized and received at least 1 dose of either TIVICAY 50 mg once daily with fixed-dose abacavir sulfate and lamivudine (EPZICOM) or fixed-dose efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir (ATRIPLA).

Side-by-side tabulation is to simplify presentation; direct comparisons across trials should not be made due to differing trial designs. Table 16. Virologic Outcomes of Randomized Treatment in SPRING-2 at Week SPRING-2: Virologic outcomes were also comparable across baseline characteristics including CD4+ cell count, age, and use of EPZICOM or TRUVADA as NRTI background regimen.

There was no treatment-emergent resistance to dolutegravir or to the NRTI background. SINGLE: Treatment differences were maintained across baseline characteristics including baseline viral load, CD4+ cell count, age, gender, and race. There was no treatment-emergent resistance to dolutegravir, abacavir, or lamivudine.

FLAMINGO: In FLAMINGO, 485 subjects were randomized and received at least 1 dose of either TIVICAY 50 mg once daily (n = 243) or darunavir + ritonavir 800 mg/100 mg once daily (n = 242), both in combination with investigator-selected NRTI background regimen (either fixed-dose abacavir and lamivudine or fixed-dose emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate ). Overall response rates by Snapshot algorithm through Week 96 were 80% for TIVICAY and 68% for darunavir/ritonavir. The proportion of subjects who were non-responders (HIV-1 RNA greater than or equal to 50 copies per mL) at Week 96 was 8% and 12% in the arms receiving TIVICAY and darunavir + ritonavir, respectively; no virologic data were available for 12% and 21% for subjects treated with TIVICAY and darunavir + ritonavir, respectively.

No treatment-emergent primary resistance substitutions were observed in either treatment group. Treatment-Experienced, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor-Naïve Subjects In the international, multicenter, double-blind trial (SAILING), 719 HIV‑1–infected, antiretroviral treatment-experienced adults were randomized and received either TIVICAY 50 mg once daily or raltegravir 400 mg twice daily with investigator-selected background regimen consisting of up to 2 agents, including at least 1 fully active agent. All subjects had at least 2-class antiretroviral treatment resistance, and 49% of subjects had at least 3-class antiretroviral treatment resistance at baseline.

Week 48 outcomes for SAILING are shown in Table 17. Table 17. Virologic Outcomes of Randomized Treatment in SAILING at Treatment differences were maintained across the baseline characteristics including CD4+ cell count and age.

Treatment-Experienced, Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor-Experienced Subjects VIKING-3 examined the effect of TIVICAY 50 mg twice daily over 7 days of functional monotherapy, followed by OBT with continued treatment of TIVICAY 50 mg twice daily. In the multicenter, open-label, single-arm VIKING-3 trial, 183 HIV‑1–infected, antiretroviral treatment-experienced adults with virological failure and current or historical evidence of raltegravir and/or elvitegravir resistance received TIVICAY 50 mg twice daily with the current failing background regimen for 7 days, then received TIVICAY with OBT from Day 8. A total of 183 subjects enrolled: 133 subjects with INSTI resistance at screening and 50 subjects with only historical evidence of resistance (and not at screening).

Mean reduction from baseline in HIV-1 RNA at Day 8 (primary endpoint) was. Response at Week 48 was affected by baseline INSTI substitutions. After the functional monotherapy phase, subjects had the opportunity to re-optimize their background regimen when possible.

Week 48 virologic outcomes for VIKING-3 are shown in Table 18. Table 18. Virologic Outcomes of Treatment of VIKING-3 at -associated secondary substitutions also had a reduced response at Week 48 in a stepwise fashion.

The median change in CD4+ cell count from baseline was 80 cells/mm 3 at Week 48. Virologically Suppressed Subjects SWORD-1 and SWORD-2 are identical 148-week, Phase III, randomized, multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority trials. A total of 1,024 adult HIV-1–infected subjects who were on a stable suppressive antiretroviral regimen (containing 2 NRTIs plus either an INSTI, an NNRTI, or a PI) for at least 6 months (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL), with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to dolutegravir or rilpivirine received treatment in the trials.

Subjects originally assigned to continue their current antiretroviral regimen and who remained virologically suppressed at Week 48 switched to TIVICAY plus rilpivirine at Week 52 (n = 477). The primary efficacy endpoint for the SWORD trial was the proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL at Week 48. At Week 148 in the pooled SWORD-1 and SWORD-2 trials, 84% of subjects who received TIVICAY plus rilpivirine from study start had plasma HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL (Snapshot algorithm).

In subjects who initially remained on their current antiretroviral regimen and switched to TIVICAY plus rilpivirine at Week 52, 90% had plasma HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL at Week 148 (Snapshot algorithm), which was comparable to the response rate (89%) observed at Week 100 (similar exposure duration) in subjects receiving TIVICAY plus rilpivirine from study start. Refer to the prescribing information for JULUCA (dolutegravir and rilpivirine) tablet for complete virologic outcome information.

Pediatric Subjects IMPAACT P1093 is an ongoing Phase

I/II, multicenter, open-label trial to evaluate the pharmacokinetic parameters, safety, tolerability, and efficacy of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD in combination treatment regimens in HIV-1–infected infants, children, and adolescents aged at least 4 weeks to 18 years. Seventy-five subjects received the recommended dose (determined by weight and age) of TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD. Overall, 33% had baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA greater than 50,000 copies/mL and 12% had a CDC HIV clinical classification of category C.

The majority (80%) of subjects were treatment-experienced, but all were INSTI-naïve. Virologic outcomes from IMPAACT P1093 include subjects who received either TIVICAY tablets or TIVICAY PD tablets for oral suspension as per the dosing recommendations for their weight band and who had reached Week 24 (n = 58) or Week 48 (n = 42).

Table 15. Trials Conducted with TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD in HIV-1–Infected Subjects
NRTI = nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor; BR = Background regimen; INSTI = integrase strand transfer inhibitor; OBT = Optimized background therapy; CAR = Current antiretroviral regimen.
PopulationTrialTrial ArmsTimepoint (Week)
Adults:
Treatment-naïveSPRING-2 (ING113086) (NCT01227824)TIVICAY + 2 NRTIs (n = 403) Raltegravir + 2 NRTIs (n = 405)96
SINGLE (ING114467) (NCT01263015)TIVICAY + EPZICOM (n = 414) ATRIPLA (n = 419)144
FLAMINGO (ING114915) (NCT01449929)TIVICAY + NRTI BR (n = 243) Darunavir/ritonavir + NRTI BR (n = 242)96
Treatment-experienced, INSTI-naïveSAILING (ING111762) (NCT01231516)TIVICAY + BR (n = 354) Raltegravir + BR (n = 361)48
INSTI-experiencedVIKING-3 (ING112574) (NCT01328041)TIVICAY + OBT (n = 183)48
Virologically suppressedSWORD-1 (NCT02429791) SWORD-2 (NCT02422797)Pooled presentation TIVICAY + Rilpivirine (n = 513) CAR (n = 511)48
Pediatrics: 4 weeks and older and weighing at least 3 kg without INSTI resistanceIMPAACT P1093 (NCT01302847)TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD + BR (n = 75)24
Table 16. Virologic Outcomes of Randomized Treatment in SPRING-2 at Week 96 and SINGLE at Week 144 (Snapshot Algorithm)
NRTI = Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
a Adjusted for pre-specified stratification factors. b The primary endpoint was assessed at Week 48 and the virologic success rate was 88% in the group receiving TIVICAY and 86% in the raltegravir group, with a treatment difference of 2.6% and 95% CI of (-1.9%, 7.2%). c The primary endpoint was assessed at Week 48 and the virologic success rate was 88% in the group receiving TIVICAY and 81% in the ATRIPLA group, with a treatment difference of 7.4% and 95% CI of (2.5%, 12.3%). d Includes subjects who discontinued due to an adverse event or death at any time point if this resulted in no virologic data on treatment during the analysis window. e Other includes reasons such as withdrew consent, loss to follow-up, moved, and protocol deviation.
SPRING-2 Week 96SINGLE Week 144
TIVICAY 50 mg Once Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 403)Raltegravir 400 mg Twice Daily + 2 NRTIs (n = 405)TIVICAY 50 mg + EPZICOM Once Daily (n = 414)ATRIPLA Once Daily (n = 419)
HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL82%78%71%63%
Treatment difference a4.9% (95% CI: -0.6%, 10.3%) b8.3% (95% CI: 2.0%, 14.6%) c
Virologic nonresponse5%10%10%7%
Data in window not <50 copies/mL1%3%4%<1%
Discontinued for lack of efficacy2%3%3%3%
Discontinued for other reasons while not suppressed<1%3%3%4%
Change in ART regimen<1%<1%00
No virologic data12%12%18%30%
Reasons
Discontinued study/study drug due to adverse event or death d2%2%4%14%
Discontinued study/study drug for other reasons e8%9%12%13%
Missing data during window but on study2%<1%2%3%
Proportion (%) of Subjects with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL by Baseline Category
Plasma viral load (copies/mL)
≤100,00084%83%73%64%
>100,00079%63%69%61%
Gender
Male84%79%72%66%
Female70%68%69%48%
Race
White83%78%72%71%
African-American/African Heritage/Other77%75%71%47%
Table 17. Virologic Outcomes of Randomized Treatment in SAILING at 48 Weeks (Snapshot Algorithm)
a BR = Background regimen. Background regimen was restricted to less than or equal to 2 antiretroviral treatments with at least 1 fully active agent. b Adjusted for pre-specified stratification factors. c Other includes reasons such as withdrew consent, loss to follow-up, moved, and protocol deviation.
TIVICAY 50 mg Once Daily + BR a (n = 354)Raltegravir 400 mg Twice Daily + BR a (n = 361)
HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL71%64%
Adjusted b treatment difference7.4% (95% CI: 0.7%, 14.2%)
Virologic nonresponse20%28%
No virologic data9%9%
Reasons
Discontinued study/study drug due to adverse event or death3%4%
Discontinued study/study drug for other reasons c5%4%
Missing data during window but on study2%1%
Proportion (%) with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL by Baseline Category
Plasma viral load (copies/mL)
≤50,000 copies/mL75%71%
>50,000 copies/mL62%47%
Background regimen
No darunavir use67%60%
Darunavir use with primary PI substitutions85%67%
Darunavir use without primary PI substitutions69%70%
Gender
Male70%66%
Female74%60%
Race
White75%71%
African-American/African Heritage/Other67%57%
Table 18. Virologic Outcomes of Treatment of VIKING-3 at 48 Weeks (Snapshot Algorithm)
OBT = Optimized Background Therapy.
TIVICAY 50 mg Twice Daily + OBT (n = 183)
HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL63%
Virologic nonresponse32%
No virologic data Reasons
Discontinued study/study drug due to adverse event or death3%
Proportion (%) with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL by Baseline Category
Gender
Male63%
Female64%
Race
White63%
African-American/African Heritage/Other64%

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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