Attachment: Product Information: Ertugliflozin / Sitagliptin
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Attachment 1: Product information AusPAR Steglatro, Steglujan and Segluromet - Ertugliflozin monotherapy; Ertugliflozin Sitagliptin FDC; Ertugliflozin Metformin FDC - Merck Sharpe and Dohme Pty Ltd PM-2017-01328-1-5/PM-2017-01329-1-5/PM-2017-01330-1-5 FINAL 5 February 2019. This is the Product Information that was approved with the submission described in this AusPAR. It may have been superseded. For the most recent PI, please refer to the TGA website at <https://www.tga.gov.au/product-information-pi> ▼This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring in Australia. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse events at https://www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems. AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION - STEGLUJAN® (Ertugliflozin/Sitagliptin) 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Ertugliflozin / sitagliptin 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION STEGLUJAN contains ertugliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor and sitagliptin phosphate, a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. STEGLUJAN is available for oral use as film-coated tablets containing: · 6.48 mg ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 5 mg of ertugliflozin and 128.5 mg sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate equivalent to 100 mg of sitagliptin (STEGLUJAN 5 / 100) · 19.43 mg ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 15 mg of ertugliflozin and 128.5 mg sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate equivalent to 100 mg of sitagliptin (STEGLUJAN 15 / 100 ) For the full list of excipients see Section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM STEGLUJAN 5 / 100 tablets are beige, almond-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with “554” on one side and plain on the other side. STEGLUJAN 15 / 100 tablets are brown, almond-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with “555” on one side and plain on the other side. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS STEGLUJAN (ertugliflozin and sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate) is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both ertugliflozin and sitagliptin is appropriate. [see 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES, Clinical trials, and 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE]. CCDS-MK-8835A-T-032018 Page 1 of 44 steglujan_tab_pi_au_A20180514_v0.0 Attachment 1: Product information AusPAR Steglatro, Steglujan and Segluromet - Ertugliflozin monotherapy; Ertugliflozin Sitagliptin FDC; Ertugliflozin Metformin FDC - Merck Sharpe and Dohme Pty Ltd PM-2017-01328-1-5/PM-2017-01329-1-5/PM-2017-01330-1-5 FINAL 5 February 2019. This is the Product Information that was approved with the submission described in this AusPAR. It may have been superseded. For the most recent PI, please refer to the TGA website at <https://www.tga.gov.au/product-information-pi> 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION General The recommended starting dose of STEGLUJAN is 5 mg ertugliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin once daily, taken in the morning, with or without food. In patients tolerating STEGLUJAN, the dose may be increased to 15 mg ertugliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin once daily if additional glycaemic control is needed. For patients treated with ertugliflozin who are being switched to STEGLUJAN, the dose of ertugliflozin can be maintained. Renal impairment Assessment of renal function is recommended prior to initiation of STEGLUJAN and periodically thereafter [see 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE]. Initiation of STEGLUJAN is not recommended in patients with an eGFR less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 [see 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE]. In patients with an eGFR of 45 to less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 individually assess the risk- benefit as HbA1c reduction was only demonstrated in a post-hoc analysis for ertugliflozin 15 mg. Discontinue STEGLUJAN if the patient’s eGFR falls persistently below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2. Hepatic impairment No dose adjustment of STEGLUJAN is necessary in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. STEGLUJAN has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment and is not recommended for use in these patients. Paediatric population Safety and effectiveness of STEGLUJAN in paediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established. Elderly No dose adjustment is required based on age [see 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE]. Concomitant use with insulin or an insulin secretagogue Coadministration of STEGLUJAN with insulin or an insulin secretagogue may require lower doses of insulin or the insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia [see 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE]. CCDS-MK-8835A-T-032018 Page 2 of 44 steglujan_tab_pi_au_A20180514_v0.0 Attachment 1: Product information AusPAR Steglatro, Steglujan and Segluromet - Ertugliflozin monotherapy; Ertugliflozin Sitagliptin FDC; Ertugliflozin Metformin FDC - Merck Sharpe and Dohme Pty Ltd PM-2017-01328-1-5/PM-2017-01329-1-5/PM-2017-01330-1-5 FINAL 5 February 2019. This is the Product Information that was approved with the submission described in this AusPAR. It may have been superseded. For the most recent PI, please refer to the TGA website at <https://www.tga.gov.au/product-information-pi> 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS History of a hypersensitivity reaction to STEGLUJAN, ertugliflozin, or sitagliptin phosphate or to any of the excipients. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving dialysis; eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2) or eGFR persistently < 45 mL/min/1.73m2 (CKD stage 3B, 4 and 5). The efficacy of STEGLUJAN is dependent on renal function [see 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE]. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE General STEGLUJAN should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Pancreatitis There have been reports of acute pancreatitis, including fatal and non-fatal haemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis [see 4.8 ADVERSE EFFECTS (UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS)], in patients taking sitagliptin, a component of STEGLUJAN. Patients should be informed of the characteristic symptom of acute pancreatitis: persistent, severe abdominal pain. Resolution of pancreatitis has been observed after discontinuation of sitagliptin. If pancreatitis is suspected, STEGLUJAN and other potentially suspect medicinal products should be discontinued. Hypotension Ertugliflozin, a component of STEGLUJAN, causes an osmotic diuresis, which may lead to intravascular volume contraction. Therefore, symptomatic hypotension may occur after initiating STEGLUJAN [see 4.8 ADVERSE EFFECTS (UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS)] particularly in patients with impaired renal function (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2), elderly patients (≥ 65 years), or patients on diuretics. Before initiating STEGLUJAN, intravascular volume status should be assessed and patients advised on the importance of adequate hydration. Monitor intravascular volume status in addition to blood pressure and renal function after initiating therapy. In case of conditions that may lead to fluid loss (e.g. gastrointestinal illness, heat stress or severe infections), careful monitoring of volume status (e.g. physical examination, blood pressure measurements, laboratory tests including haematocrit) and electrolytes is recommended for patients receiving STEGLUJAN. Temporary interruption of STEGLUJAN should be considered until the fluid loss is corrected. Ketoacidosis Reports of ketoacidosis, including life-threatening cases, have been identified in clinical trials and postmarketing surveillance in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving CCDS-MK-8835A-T-032018 Page 3 of 44 steglujan_tab_pi_au_A20180514_v0.0 Attachment 1: Product information AusPAR Steglatro, Steglujan and Segluromet - Ertugliflozin monotherapy; Ertugliflozin Sitagliptin FDC; Ertugliflozin Metformin FDC - Merck Sharpe and Dohme Pty Ltd PM-2017-01328-1-5/PM-2017-01329-1-5/PM-2017-01330-1-5 FINAL 5 February 2019. This is the Product Information that was approved with the submission described in this AusPAR. It may have been superseded. For the most recent PI, please refer to the TGA website at <https://www.tga.gov.au/product-information-pi> sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. STEGLUJAN is not indicated for the treatment of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Patients treated with STEGLUJAN who present with signs and symptoms consistent with severe metabolic acidosis should be promptly assessed for ketoacidosis regardless of presenting blood glucose levels, as ketoacidosis associated with SGLT2 inhibitors may be present even if blood glucose levels are less than 14 mmol/L. If ketoacidosis is suspected, STEGLUJAN should be discontinued, patient should be evaluated, and prompt treatment should be instituted. Signs and symptoms consistent with severe metabolic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, generalised malaise, and shortness of breath. Factors predisposing to ketoacidosis such as insulin dose reduction, acute febrile illness, reduced caloric intake due to illness or surgery, pancreatic disorders suggesting insulin deficiency (e.g., type 1 diabetes, history of pancreatitis or pancreatic surgery), and alcohol abuse were identified in some but not all cases. Before initiating STEGLUJAN, consider factors in the patient history that may predispose to ketoacidosis. In patients treated with STEGLUJAN consider monitoring for ketoacidosis and temporarily discontinuing STEGLUJAN in clinical situations known to predispose to ketoacidosis (e.g., prolonged fasting