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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use DALFAMPRIDINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for DALFAMPRIDINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS.
DALFAMPRIDINE extended-release tablets, for oral use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2010INDICATIONS AND USAGE
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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- The maximum recommended dosage is 10 mg twice daily (approximately 12 hours apart). There is no evidence of additional benefit with doses greater than 10 mg twice daily. Adverse reactions, including seizures, were more frequent at higher doses. (2.1)
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- Take with or without food. Administer tablets whole; do not divide, crush, chew, or dissolve (2.2)
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- Patients should not take double or extra doses if they miss a dose. (2.2)
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- Estimated creatinine clearance (CrCl) should be known before initiating treatment with dalfampridine extended-release tablets. In patients with mild renal impairment (CrCl 51–80 mL/min), dalfampridine extended-release tablets may reach plasma levels associated with a greater risk of seizures, and the potential benefits of dalfampridine extended-release tablets should be carefully considered against the risk of seizures in these patients (2.3, 5.2, 8.6)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
10 mg tablets (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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- Dalfampridine extended-release tablets can cause seizures; the risk of seizures increases with increasing dalfampridine extended-release tablet doses; discontinue dalfampridine extended-release tablets and do not restart if a seizure occurs (5.1)
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- Avoid concomitant use with other forms of 4-aminopyridine (4-AP, fampridine), since the active ingredient is the same (5.3)
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- Dalfampridine extended-release tablets can cause anaphylaxis. Discontinue and do not restart dalfampridine extended-release tablets if this occurs (5.4)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse events (incidence ≥ 2% and at a rate greater than the placebo rate) for dalfampridine extended-release tablets were urinary tract infection, insomnia, dizziness, headache, nausea, asthenia, back pain, balance disorder, multiple sclerosis relapse, paresthesia, nasopharyngitis, constipation, dyspepsia, and pharyngolaryngeal pain (6.1).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mylan at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
OCT2 Inhibitors: Concomitant use may cause an increased exposure and potential risk of seizures (7.1)
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
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- Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm (8.1)
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- Nursing Mothers: Discontinue drug or nursing taking into consideration importance of drug to mother (8.3)
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- Geriatric use: Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, it is particularly important to know the estimated CrCl in these patients before initiating dalfampridine extended-release tablets treatment (4, 5.2, 8.6)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.
Revised: 7/2018
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Table of Contents
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Dosage Information
2.2 Administration Instructions
2.3 Renal Monitoring Prior to and During Treatment
2.4 Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Seizures
5.2 Renal Impairment
5.3 Concurrent Treatment with Other Forms of 4-Aminopyridine
5.4 Anaphylaxis
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 OCT2 Inhibitors
7.2 Baclofen
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
8.2 Labor and Delivery
8.3 Nursing Mothers
8.4 Pediatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use
8.6 Impaired Renal Function
10 OVERDOSAGE
11 DESCRIPTION
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
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- Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed.
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are indicated as a treatment to improve walking in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This was demonstrated by an increase in walking speed [see Clinical Studies (14)].
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Dosage Information
The maximum recommended dosage of dalfampridine extended-release tablets is one 10 mg tablet twice daily and should not be exceeded. Take doses approximately 12 hours apart.
There is no evidence of additional benefit at doses greater than 10 mg twice daily. Adverse reactions, including seizures, and discontinuations because of adverse reactions were more frequent at higher doses.
2.2 Administration Instructions
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets can be taken with or without food. Administer tablets whole; do not divide, crush, chew, or dissolve dalfampridine extended-release tablets.
If a dose is missed, patients should not take double or extra doses.
2.3 Renal Monitoring Prior to and During Treatment
Estimated creatinine clearance (CrCl) should be known before initiating treatment with dalfampridine extended-release tablets, and monitored at least annually during treatment with dalfampridine extended-release tablets. CrCl can be estimated using the following equation (multiply by 0.85 for women):
2.4 Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment
In patients with mild renal impairment (CrCl 51–80 mL/min), dalfampridine plasma levels may approach those seen at a dose of 15 mg twice daily, a dose that is 1.5 times the maximum recommended dose and may be associated with an increased risk of seizures. As mild renal impairment is common after age 50, estimating CrCl is particularly important in these patients. The potential benefits of dalfampridine extended-release tablets should be carefully considered against the risk of seizures in these patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment (CrCl ≤ 50 mL/min).
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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
The use of dalfampridine extended-release tablets is contraindicated in the following conditions:
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- History of seizure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
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- Moderate or severe renal impairment (CrCl ≤ 50 mL/min) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
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- History of hypersensitivity to dalfampridine or 4-aminopyridine; reactions have included anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Seizures
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets can cause seizures. Increased incidence of seizures has been observed at 20 mg twice daily (2 times the maximum recommended dosage) in controlled clinical studies of 9–14 weeks duration with dalfampridine in patients with MS. In open-label extension trials in MS patients, the incidence of seizures during treatment with dalfampridine 15 mg twice daily (1.7/100PY) was over 4 times higher than the incidence during treatment with 10 mg twice daily (0.4/100PY). In the post-marketing period seizures have been reported. The majority of seizures occurred at the recommended dose and in patients without a history of seizures, and generally within days to weeks of starting therapy.
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets have not been evaluated in patients with a history of seizures or with evidence of epileptiform activity on an EEG, as these patients were excluded from clinical trials. The risk of seizures in patients with epileptiform activity on an EEG is unknown, and could be substantially higher than that observed in dalfampridine extended-release tablets clinical studies. Permanently discontinue dalfampridine extended-release tablets in patients who have a seizure while on treatment. Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures [see Contraindications (4)].
5.2 Renal Impairment
Dalfampridine is eliminated through the kidneys primarily as unchanged drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Because patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl ≤ 50mL/min) would require a dose lower than 10 mg twice daily and no strength smaller than 10 mg is available, dalfampridine extended-release tablets are contraindicated in these patients [see Contraindications (4)].
In patients with mild renal impairment (CrCl 51–80 mL/min), dalfampridine plasma levels may approach those seen at a dose of 15 mg twice daily, a dose that may be associated with an increased risk of seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
5.3 Concurrent Treatment with Other Forms of 4-Aminopyridine
Avoid concomitant use with other forms of 4-aminopyridine (4-AP, fampridine) since the active ingredient is the same. Instruct patients to discontinue use of any product containing 4-aminopyridine prior to initiating treatment with dalfampridine extended-release tablets in order to reduce the potential for dose-related adverse reactions.
5.4 Anaphylaxis
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets can cause anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions. Signs and symptoms have included respiratory compromise, urticaria, and angioedema of the throat and or tongue. Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to dalfampridine extended-release tablets or 4-aminopyridine. Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and instruct them to discontinue dalfampridine extended-release tablets and seek immediate medical care should these signs and symptoms occur.
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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following serious adverse reactions are described in more detail elsewhere in the labeling:
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- Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
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- Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
In three placebo-controlled clinical trials of up to 14 weeks duration, 4% (15/400) of patients treated with dalfampridine extended-release tablets 10 mg twice daily experienced one or more adverse reactions leading to discontinuation, compared to 2% (5/238) of placebo-treated patients. The adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of at least 2 patients treated with dalfampridine extended-release tablets and that led to discontinuation more frequently compared to placebo were headache (dalfampridine extended-release tablets 0.5%, placebo 0%), balance disorder (dalfampridine extended-release tablets 0.5%, placebo 0%), dizziness (dalfampridine extended-release tablets 0.5%, placebo 0%), and confusional state (dalfampridine extended-release tablets 0.3%, placebo 0%).
Table 1 lists adverse reactions that occurred in ≥ 2% of patients treated with dalfampridine extended-release tablets 10 mg twice daily, and more frequently than in placebo-treated patients, in controlled clinical trials.
Table 1: Adverse Reactions with an Incidence ≥ 2% of Dalfampridine Extended-Release Tablets-Treated Adult MS Patients and More Frequent with Dalfampridine Extended-Release Tablets Compared to Placebo in Controlled Clinical Trials Adverse Reaction
Placebo
(N = 238)Dalfampridine Extended-Release Tablets
10 mg twice daily
(N = 400)Urinary tract infection
8%
12%
Insomnia
4%
9%
Dizziness
4%
7%
Headache
4%
7%
Nausea
3%
7%
Asthenia
4%
7%
Back pain
2%
5%
Balance disorder
1%
5%
Multiple sclerosis relapse
3%
4%
Paresthesia
3%
4%
Nasopharyngitis
2%
4%
Constipation
2%
3%
Dyspepsia
1%
2%
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
1%
2%
Other Adverse Reactions
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets have been evaluated in a total of 1,952 subjects, including 917 MS patients. A total of 741 patients have been treated with dalfampridine extended-release tablets for over six months, 501 for over one year and 352 for over two years. The experience in open-label clinical trials is consistent with the safety profile observed in the placebo-controlled clinical trials. As in controlled clinical trials, a dose-dependent increase in the incidence of seizures has been observed in open-label clinical trials with dalfampridine extended-release tablets in patients with MS as follows: dalfampridine extended-release tablets 10 mg twice daily 0.41 per 100 person-years (95% confidence interval 0.13–0.96); dalfampridine 15 mg twice daily 1.7 per 100 person-years (95% confidence interval 0.21–6.28).
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse event has been identified during post-marketing experience with dalfampridine. Because adverse events 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: vomiting.
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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 OCT2 Inhibitors
Concurrent treatment with OCT2 inhibitors, such as cimetidine, may cause increased exposure to dalfampridine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Elevated levels of dalfampridine increase the risk of seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2)]. The potential benefits of taking OCT2 inhibitors concurrently with dalfampridine extended-release tablets should be considered against the risk of seizures in these patients.
7.2 Baclofen
No interaction was identified between dalfampridine and baclofen [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of dalfampridine in pregnant women. Administration of dalfampridine to animals during pregnancy and lactation resulted in decreased offspring viability and growth at doses similar to the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 20 mg/day. Dalfampridine extended-release tablets should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
In developmental toxicity studies in rats and rabbits, dalfampridine was administered orally at doses up to 10 and 5 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. These doses are approximately 5 times the MRHD on a body surface area (mg/m2) basis. No evidence of developmental toxicity was found in either species at the highest doses tested, which were maternally toxic. Oral administration of dalfampridine (at doses of 1, 3, and 9 to 6 mg/kg/day; high dose reduced during the second week of dosing) to rats throughout the pregnancy and lactation periods resulted in decreased offspring survival and growth. The no-effect dose for pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity in rats (1 mg/kg) is approximately 0.5 times the MRHD on a mg/m2 basis.
8.2 Labor and Delivery
The effect of dalfampridine extended-release tablets on labor and delivery in humans is unknown.
8.3 Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether dalfampridine is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from dalfampridine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
8.4 Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness of dalfampridine extended-release tablets in patients younger than 18 years of age have not been established.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Clinical studies of dalfampridine extended-release tablets did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently than younger subjects. A population PK analysis showed that dalfampridine clearance modestly decreased with increasing age, but not sufficiently to necessitate a modification of dose with age. Other reported clinical experience has identified no differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.
Dalfampridine is known to be substantially excreted by the kidneys and the risk of adverse reactions, including seizures, is greater with increasing exposure of dalfampridine. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, it is particularly important to know the estimated creatinine clearance (CrCl) in these patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
8.6 Impaired Renal Function
Clearance of dalfampridine is decreased in patients with renal impairment and is significantly correlated with creatinine clearance (CrCl) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment (CrCl ≤ 50 mL/min) [see Contraindications (4)]. The risk of seizures in patients with mild renal impairment (CrCl 51–80 mL/min) is unknown, but dalfampridine plasma levels in these patients may approach those seen at a dose of 15 mg twice daily, a dose that may be associated with an increased risk of seizures. If unknown, estimated creatinine clearance should be calculated prior to initiating treatment with dalfampridine extended-release tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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10 OVERDOSAGE
Three cases of overdose were reported in controlled clinical trials with dalfampridine extended-release tablets, involving two MS patients. The first patient took six times the currently recommended dose (60 mg) and was taken to the emergency room with altered mental state. The second patient took 40 mg doses on two separate occasions. In the first instance, she experienced a complex partial seizure and, in the second instance, a period of confusion. Both patients recovered by the following day without sequelae.
Several cases of overdose are found in the scientific literature in which various formulations of dalfampridine were used, resulting in numerous adverse events including seizure, confusion, tremulousness, diaphoresis, and amnesia. In some instances, patients developed status epilepticus, requiring intensive supportive care and were responsive to standard therapy for seizures. In one published case report, an MS patient who ingested 300 mg of 4-aminopyridine (dalfampridine) developed a condition that resembled limbic encephalitis. This patient developed weakness, reduced awareness, memory loss, hypophonic speech, and temporal lobe hyperintensities on MRI. The patient’s speech and language and ambulation improved over time, and an MRI at 4 months after the overdose no longer showed signal abnormalities. At one year, the patient continued to have difficulty with short term memory and learning new tasks.
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11 DESCRIPTION
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are a potassium channel blocker, available in a 10 mg tablet strength. Each tablet contains 10 mg dalfampridine, formulated as an extended-release tablet for twice-daily oral administration. Dalfampridine is also known by its chemical name, 4-aminopyridine, with the following structure:
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are available in a 10 mg strength and are film-coated, white to off-white, biconvex, oval shaped, non-scored tablets with a flat edge, debossed with “A10” on one side, containing 10 mg of dalfampridine. Inactive ingredients consist of colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.
Dalfampridine is a fine white powder with a molecular weight of 94.1, CAS 504-24-5, and a molecular formula of C5H6N2. At ambient conditions, dalfampridine is soluble in water, methanol, acetone, tetrahydrofuran, isopropanol, acetonitrile, N,N-dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide, and ethanol.
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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
The mechanism by which dalfampridine exerts its therapeutic effect has not been fully elucidated. Dalfampridine is a broad spectrum potassium channel blocker. In animal studies, dalfampridine has been shown to increase conduction of action potentials in demyelinated axons through inhibition of potassium channels.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets do not prolong the QTc interval and do not have a clinically important effect on QRS duration.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
Absorption and Distribution
Orally administered dalfampridine is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Absolute bioavailability of extended-release dalfampridine tablets has not been assessed, but relative bioavailability is 96% when compared to an aqueous oral solution. The extended-release tablet delays absorption of dalfampridine relative to the solution formulation, giving a slower rise to a lower peak concentration (Cmax), with no effect on the extent of absorption (AUC). Single dalfampridine extended-release tablet 10 mg doses administered to healthy volunteers in a fasted state gave peak concentrations ranging from 17.3 ng/mL to 21.6 ng/mL occurring 3 to 4 hours post-administration (Tmax). In comparison, Cmax with the same 10 mg dose of dalfampridine in an oral solution was 42.7 ng/mL and occurred approximately 1.3 hours after dosing. Exposure increased proportionally with dose.
Dalfampridine is largely unbound to plasma proteins (97–99%). The apparent volume of distribution is 2.6 L/kg.
There is no apparent difference in pharmacokinetic parameter values following administration of dalfampridine extended-release tablets to either healthy volunteers or patients with MS.
When dalfampridine is taken with food, there is a slight increase in Cmax (12–17%) and a slight decrease in AUC (4–7%). These changes in exposure are not clinically significant, and therefore the drug may be taken with or without food [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
Metabolism and Elimination
Dalfampridine and metabolites elimination is nearly complete after 24 hours, with 95.9% of the dose recovered in urine and 0.5% recovered in feces. Most of the excreted radioactivity in urine was parent drug (90.3%). Two metabolites were identified: 3-hydroxy-4-aminopyridine (4.3%) and 3-hydroxy-4-aminopyridine sulfate (2.6%). These metabolites have been shown to have no pharmacologic activity on potassium channels.
The apparent elimination half-life of dalfampridine following administration of the extended-release tablet formulation of dalfampridine is 5.2 to 6.5 hours. The plasma half-life of the sulfate conjugate is approximately 7.6 hours and the half-life of 3-hydroxy-4-aminopyridine could not be calculated because concentrations for most subjects were close to or below the limit of quantitation.
In vitro studies with human liver microsomes indicate that CYP2E1 was the major enzyme responsible for the 3-hydroxylation of dalfampridine. The identity of the CYP enzymes suspected of playing a minor role in the 3-hydroxylation of dalfampridine could not be established unequivocally.
Specific Populations
Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of dalfampridine extended-release tablets in patients younger than 18 years of age have not been established.
Geriatric
A population pharmacokinetic analysis showed that dalfampridine clearance modestly decreased with increasing age, but not sufficiently to necessitate a modification of dose.
Gender
A population pharmacokinetic analysis suggested that female patients would be expected to have higher maximum dalfampridine plasma concentration than male patients. The magnitude of these differences is small and does not necessitate any dose modification.
Renal Impairment [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
The pharmacokinetics of dalfampridine was studied in 9 male and 11 female subjects with varying degrees of renal function. Elimination of the drug is significantly correlated with the creatinine clearance. Total body clearance of dalfampridine was reduced by about 45% in patients with mild renal impairment (CrCl 51–80 mL/min), by about 50% in patients with moderate renal impairment (CrCl = 30–50 mL/min), and by about 75% in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 mL/min). The terminal half-life of dalfampridine is about 3.3 times longer in patients with severe renal impairment but is not prolonged in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment.
Drug Interactions
Effects of Co-administered Drugs on Dalfampridine
Interferon
Dalfampridine kinetics were not affected by co-administration of subcutaneous injections of 8 million units interferon beta-1b.
Cimetidine
In a single-dose clinical study, 23 healthy volunteers took the OCT2 inhibitor cimetidine 400 mg every 6 hours concurrently with dalfampridine 10 mg single dose. The test-reference ratio for AUC0–∞ was 125% (90% confidence interval: 121% to 130%) due to a reduction in the clearance of dalfampridine [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].
Effects of Dalfampridine on Co-administered Drugs
In vitro data with human liver microsomes showed that dalfampridine was not a direct or time-dependent inhibitor of CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, or CYP3A4/5. Dalfampridine is not likely to affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs that are substrates of these enzymes.
Other in vitro studies with cultured human hepatocytes with 0.025 μM, 0.25 μM, 2.5 μM, and 25 μM dalfampridine had little or no effect on CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2E1, or CYP3A4/5 enzyme activities. Consequently, the potential for dalfampridine to induce human hepatocytes at therapeutic concentrations is remote.
In vitro, dalfampridine is not a substrate or an inhibitor for the p-glycoprotein transporter. The pharmacokinetics of dalfampridine extended-release tablets are unlikely to be affected by drugs that inhibit the p-glycoprotein transporter, and dalfampridine is not likely to affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs that are substrates of the p-glycoprotein transporter.
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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Carcinogenesis
Two year dietary carcinogenicity studies of dalfampridine were conducted in mice and rats. In mice, the doses tested (approximately 2, 12.5, and 80 mg/kg/day) were associated with plasma exposures (AUC) up to 11 times the plasma AUC in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 20 mg/day. There was no evidence of drug-related carcinogenicity.
In rats, the doses tested (approximately 2, 6, and 18 mg/kg/day) were approximately 1, 3, and 9 times the MRHD on a body surface area (mg/m2) basis. There was a significant increase in uterine polyps at the highest dose tested.
Mutagenesis
Dalfampridine was negative in in vitro (bacterial reverse mutation, mouse lymphoma tk, chromosomal aberration) and in vivo (mouse bone marrow, rat erythrocyte micronucleus) genetic toxicology assays.
Impairment of Fertility
Oral administration of dalfampridine (doses of 1, 3, and 9 mg/kg/day) to male and female rats prior to and throughout mating, and continuing in females up to day 13 of gestation or day 21 of lactation resulted in no adverse effects on fertility. Reduced offspring viability and body weight were observed at 9 mg/kg/day. The mid dose (a no-effect dose) was similar to the MRHD on a mg/m2 basis.
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14 CLINICAL STUDIES
The effectiveness of dalfampridine extended-release tablets in improving walking in patients with multiple sclerosis was evaluated in two adequate and well controlled trials involving 540 patients. Patients in these two clinical trials had a mean disease duration of 13 years and a mean Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 6.
Trial 1 was a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, 21-week study (one week post screening, two-week, single-blind placebo run-in, 14-week double-blind treatment, and 4-week no treatment follow-up) in 301 patients with multiple sclerosis at 33 centers in the U.S. and Canada: 229 patients assigned to dalfampridine extended-release tablets 10 mg twice daily and 72 patients assigned to placebo. A total of 283 patients (212 dalfampridine extended-release tablets and 71 placebo) completed all study visits. Patient inclusion criteria included the ability to walk 25 feet in 8–45 seconds. Patient exclusion criteria included a history of seizures or evidence of epileptiform activity on a screening EEG, and onset of an MS exacerbation within 60 days.
Trial 2 was a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, 14-week study (one week post-screening, two weeks of single-blind, placebo run-in, nine weeks of double-blind treatment, and two weeks of no-treatment follow-up) in 239 patients with multiple sclerosis at 39 centers in the U.S. and Canada: 120 patients assigned to 10 mg twice daily and 119 assigned to placebo. A total of 227 patients (113 dalfampridine extended-release tablets and 114 placebo) completed all study visits. The patient inclusion and exclusion criteria used in Trial 1 were employed in Trial 2, and in addition patients with severe renal impairment were also excluded.
The primary measure of efficacy in both trials was walking speed (in feet per second) as measured by the Timed 25-foot Walk (T25FW), using a responder analysis. A responder was defined as a patient who showed faster walking speed for at least three visits out of a possible four during the double-blind period than the maximum value achieved in the five non-double-blind no treatment visits (four before the double-blind period and one after).
A significantly greater proportion of patients taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets 10 mg twice daily were responders, compared to patients taking placebo, as measured by the T25FW (Trial 1: 34.8% vs. 8.3%; Trial 2: 42.9% vs. 9.3%). The increased response rate in the dalfampridine extended-release tablets group was observed across all four major types of MS disease course.
During the double-blind treatment period, a significantly greater proportion of patients taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets 10 mg twice daily had increases in walking speed of at least 10%, 20%, or 30% from baseline, compared to placebo (Figure 1 and Figure 2).
Figure 1: Average walking speed change (%) from baseline during the double-blind phase of Trial 1
In Trial 1 and Trial 2, consistent improvements in walking speed were shown to be associated with improvements on a patient self-assessment of ambulatory disability, the 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12), for both drug and placebo treated patients. However, a drug-placebo difference was not established for that outcome measure.
The majority of patients in these trials (63%) were using immunomodulatory drugs (interferons, glatiramer acetate, or natalizumab), but the magnitude of improvement in walking ability was independent of concomitant treatment with these drugs. No differences in effectiveness based on degree of impairment, age, gender, or body mass index were detected. There were too few non-Caucasians in the patient population to evaluate the effect of race.
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
Dalfampridine Extended-Release Tablets are available in a 10 mg strength and are film-coated, white to off-white, biconvex, oval shaped, non-scored tablets with a flat edge debossed with “A10” on one side. They are available in bottles of 60.
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- NDC 0378-0509-91 bottles of 60 tablets
Store at 25°C (77°F). Excursions permitted 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF).
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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Risk of Seizures
Inform patients that dalfampridine extended-release tablets can cause seizures, and that they must discontinue use of dalfampridine extended-release tablets if they experience a seizure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Dalfampridine Extended-Release Tablets Dosing
Instruct patients to take dalfampridine extended-release tablets exactly as prescribed. Instruct patients not to take a double dose after they miss a dose, as this would increase their risk of seizure. Instruct patients not to take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period and to make sure that there is an approximate 12-hour interval between doses [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2)].
Anaphylaxis
Advise patients to discontinue dalfampridine extended-release tablets and seek medical care if they develop signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Drug Interactions
Instruct patients to notify their healthcare provider prior to starting any new medication, including over-the-counter drugs.
Storage
Advise patients to store dalfampridine extended-release tablets at 25°C (77°F), with excursions permitted to 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF). Advise patients to safely throw away dalfampridine extended-release tablets that are out of date or no longer needed.
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Dalfampridine Extended-Release Tablets
(dal fam′ pri deen)Read this Medication Guide before you start taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets can cause seizures.
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- You could have a seizure even if you never had a seizure before.
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- Your chance of having a seizure is higher if you take too many dalfampridine extended-release tablets or if your kidneys have a mild decrease of function, which is common after age 50.
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- Your doctor may do a blood test to check how well your kidneys are working, if that is not known before you start taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets.
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- Do not take dalfampridine extended-release tablets if you have ever had a seizure.
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- Before taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
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- Take dalfampridine extended-release tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor. See “How should I take dalfampridine extended-release tablets?”
Stop taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets and call your doctor right away if you have a seizure while taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets.
What are dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are a prescription medicine used to help improve walking in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). This was shown by an increase in walking speed.
It is not known if dalfampridine extended-release tablets are safe or effective in children less than 18 years of age.
Who should not take dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
Do not take dalfampridine extended-release tablets if you:
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- have ever had a seizure
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- have certain types of kidney problems
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- are allergic to dalfampridine (4-aminopyridine), the active ingredient in dalfampridine extended-release tablets
What should I tell my doctor before taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
Before you take dalfampridine extended-release tablets, tell your doctor if you:
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- have any other medical conditions
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- are taking compounded 4-aminopyridine (fampridine, 4-AP)
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- are taking any other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines such as cimetidine
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- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if dalfampridine will harm your unborn baby. You and your doctor will decide if you should take dalfampridine extended-release tablets while you are pregnant
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- are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if dalfampridine passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will take dalfampridine extended-release tablets or breast-feed. You should not do both.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
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- Take dalfampridine extended-release tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to take them. Do not change your dose of dalfampridine extended-release tablets.
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- Take one tablet of dalfampridine extended-release tablets 2 times each day about 12 hours apart. Do not take more than 2 tablets of dalfampridine extended-release tablets in a 24-hour period.
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- Take dalfampridine extended-release tablets whole. Do not break, crush, chew or dissolve dalfampridine extended-release tablets before swallowing. If you cannot swallow dalfampridine extended-release tablets whole, tell your doctor.
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- Dalfampridine extended-release tablets are released slowly over time. If the tablet is broken, the medicine may be released too fast. This can raise your chance of having a seizure.
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- Dalfampridine extended-release tablets can be taken with or without food.
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- If you miss a dose of dalfampridine extended-release tablets, do not make up the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. Take your next dose at your regular scheduled time.
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- If you take too many dalfampridine extended-release tablets, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
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- Do not take dalfampridine extended-release tablets together with other aminopyridine medications, including compounded 4-AP (sometimes called 4-aminopyridine, fampridine).
What are the possible side effects of dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
Dalfampridine extended-release tablets may cause serious side effects, including:
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- serious allergic reactions. Stop taking dalfampridine extended-release tablets and call your doctor right away or get emergency medical help if you have:
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- shortness of breath or trouble breathing
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- swelling of your throat or tongue
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- hives
See “What is the most important information I should know about dalfampridine extended-release tablets?”
The most common side effects of dalfampridine extended-release tablets include:
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- urinary tract infection
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- trouble sleeping (insomnia)
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- dizziness
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- headache
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- nausea
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- weakness
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- back pain
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- problems with balance
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- multiple sclerosis relapse
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- burning, tingling or itching of your skin
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- irritation in your nose and throat
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- constipation
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- indigestion
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- pain in your throat
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of dalfampridine extended-release tablets. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
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- Store dalfampridine extended-release tablets at 59ºF to 86ºF (15ºC to 30ºC).
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- Safely throw away dalfampridine extended-release tablets that are out of date or no longer needed.
Keep dalfampridine extended-release tablets and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General Information about the safe and effective use of dalfampridine extended-release tablets
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use dalfampridine extended-release tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give dalfampridine extended-release tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about dalfampridine extended-release tablets. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about dalfampridine extended-release tablets that is written for health professionals.
For more information, call Mylan at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX).
What are the ingredients in dalfampridine extended-release tablets?
Active ingredient: dalfampridine (previously called fampridine)
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Distributed by:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.Manufactured for Acorda Therapeutics, Inc., Ardsley, NY under license from Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited (APIL), Athlone, Ireland, utilizing APIL’s MatriX Drug Absorption System (MXDAS®) technology.
MXDAS® is a registered trademark of Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited (APIL).
Revised: 7/2018
ACT:DALFER:R1121042
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PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 0378-0509-91
Dalfampridine
Extended-Release
Tablets
10 mgPHARMACIST: Dispense the accompanying
Medication Guide to each patient.Rx only 60 Tablets
Each film-coated tablet contains: Dalfampridine 10 mg
Usual Dosage: See accompanying prescribing information.
Tablets should only be taken whole. Do not divide, crush,
chew or dissolve.Store at 25ºC (77ºF). Excursions permitted 15ºC to 30ºC
(59ºF to 86ºF).Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined
in the USP using a child-resistant closure.Keep container tightly closed.
Keep this and all medication out of the reach
of children.Distributed by: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown,
WV 26505 U.S.A. Manufactured for: Acorda Therapeutics,
Inc., Ardsley, NY 10502 by: Alkermes Pharma Ireland
Limited, Athlone, Ireland.RACT0509D
121041Mylan.com
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
DALFAMPRIDINE
dalfampridine tablet, film coated, extended releaseProduct Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:0378-0509 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength DALFAMPRIDINE (UNII: BH3B64OKL9) (DALFAMPRIDINE - UNII:BH3B64OKL9) DALFAMPRIDINE 10 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4) HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO) MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30) MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP) Product Characteristics Color WHITE (white to off white) Score no score Shape OVAL Size 13mm Flavor Imprint Code A10 Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:0378-0509-91 60 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 09/10/2018 05/31/2022 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date NDA authorized generic NDA022250 09/10/2018 05/31/2022 Labeler - Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (059295980)
