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Elagolix · Tablet, Film Coated

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Overview

Brand name
Orilissa
Generic name
Elagolix
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
AbbVie Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
2
Packages
4
Data completeness
77% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Elagolix Sodium 150 mg/1 2049852 —
Elagolix Sodium 200 mg/1 2049852 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
6

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 93 members
Cytochrome P450 3A Inducers [MoA] MoA All 37 members
Decreased GnRH Secretion [PE] PE 3 members — no class page
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonist [EPC] EPC 3 members — no class page
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonists [MoA] MoA 3 members — no class page
P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 105 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
210450
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
July 23, 2018
Sponsor
ABBVIE
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
7
Products approved under application 210450.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
210450-001 ORILISSA TABLET ELAGOLIX SODIUM Prescription — RLD
210450-002 ORILISSA TABLET ELAGOLIX SODIUM Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
7419983 July 6, 2029 001 Yes U-2360 August 20, 2018
7419983 July 6, 2029 002 Yes U-2360 August 20, 2018
11707464 March 14, 2034 001 No U-3672 August 23, 2023
11344551 March 14, 2034 002 No U-3388 June 27, 2022
11344551 March 14, 2034 002 No U-3389 June 27, 2022
10537572 September 1, 2036 001 No U-2735 February 19, 2020
10682351 September 1, 2036 001 No U-2850 July 15, 2020
11690854 April 19, 2038 001 No U-3653 August 2, 2023
12102637 August 20, 2038 001 No October 29, 2024
12102637 August 20, 2038 002 No October 29, 2024
11542239 July 23, 2039 001 Yes February 6, 2023
11542239 July 23, 2039 002 Yes February 6, 2023
11690845 August 27, 2040 001 No U-3654 August 2, 2023
11690845 August 27, 2040 002 No U-3654 August 2, 2023

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 210450.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 11 Labeling Approved December 17, 2025 Standard
Supplement 9 Labeling Approved June 5, 2023 Standard
Supplement 6 Efficacy Approved February 1, 2021 Standard
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved February 1, 2021 Standard
Supplement 4 Efficacy Approved February 1, 2021 Standard
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved August 28, 2019 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved July 23, 2018 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · June 6, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · June 6, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · June 5, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · February 3, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · February 3, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · February 3, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · August 30, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · August 29, 2019
  • 0 · Original application · August 22, 2018
  • 0 · Original application · July 24, 2018
  • 0 · Original application · July 24, 2018

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251219). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251219

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ORILISSA is indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. Limitation s of Use: Limit the duration of use based on the dose and coexisting condition (see Table 1 ) [see D osage and Administration ( 2.1 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] . ORILISSA is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. ( 1 ) Limitation s of Use: Limit the duration of use based on the dose and coexisting condition (see Table 1 ). ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Normal liver function or mild hepatic impairment : 150 mg once daily for up to 24 months or 200 mg twice daily for up to 6 months. ( 2.1 ) Moderate hepatic impairment : 150 mg once daily for up to 6 months. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Important Dosing Information Exclude pregnancy before starting ORILISSA or start ORILISSA within 7 days from the onset of menses. Take ORILISSA at approximately the same time each day, with or without food. Use the lowest effective dose, taking into account the severity of symptoms and treatment objectives [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.3 , 5.4 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Limit the duration of use because of bone loss ( Table 1 ) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Table 1. Recommended Dosage and Duration of Use Dosing Regimen Maximum Treatment Duration Coexisting Condition Initiate treatment with ORILISSA 150 mg once daily 24 months None Consider initiating treatment with ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily 6 months Dyspareunia Initiate treatment with ORILISSA 150 mg once daily. Use of 200 mg twice daily is not recommended. 6 months Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B) 2.2 Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment of ORILISSA is required in women with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A). Compared to women with normal liver function, those with moderate hepatic impairment had approximately 3-fold higher elagolix exposures and those with severe hepatic impairment had approximately 7-fold higher elagolix exposures. Because of these increased exposures and risk for bone loss: ORILISSA 150 mg once daily is recommended for women with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) with the duration of treatment limited to 6 months. Use of ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily is not recommended for women with moderate hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . ORILISSA is contraindicated in women with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 2.3 Missed Dose Instruct the patient to take a missed dose of ORILISSA on the same day as soon as she remembers and then resume the regular dosing schedule. 150 mg once daily: take no more than 1 tablet each day. 200 mg twice daily: take no more than 2 tablets each day.

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS The 150 mg tablets are light pink, oblong, film-coated tablets with “EL 150” debossed on one side. Each tablet contains 155.2 mg of elagolix sodium equivalent to 150 mg of elagolix. The 200 mg tablets are light orange, oblong, film-coated tablets with “EL 200” debossed on one side. Each tablet contains 207.0 mg of elagolix sodium equivalent to 200 mg of elagolix. Oral tablets: 150 mg and 200 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ORILISSA is contraindicated in women: Who are pregnant [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Exposure to ORILISSA early in pregnancy may increase the risk of early pregnancy loss. With known osteoporosis because of the risk of further bone loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] With severe hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] Taking inhibitors of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP)1B1 (a hepatic uptake transporter) that are known or expected to significantly increase elagolix plasma concentrations [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )] With known hypersensitivity reaction to ORILISSA or any of its inactive components. Reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Pregnancy ( 4 ) Known osteoporosis ( 4 ) Severe hepatic impairment ( 4 ) Organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1 inhibitors that significantly increase elagolix plasma concentrations ( 4 ) Hypersensitivity reactions ( 4 , 6.2 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Bone Loss : Dose- and duration-dependent decreases in bone mineral density (BMD) that may not be completely reversible. Assess BMD in women with additional risk factors for bone loss ( 5.1 ) Reduced Ability to Recognize Pregnancy : ORILISSA may alter menstrual bleeding, which may reduce the ability to recognize pregnancy. Perform testing if pregnancy is suspected. Discontinue if pregnancy is confirmed ( 5.2 ) Suicidal Ideation and Mood Disorders : Advise patients to seek medical attention for suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, new onset or worsening depression, anxiety, or other mood changes ( 5.3 ) Hepatic Transaminase Elevations : Dose-dependent elevations in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Counsel patients on signs and symptoms of liver injury ( 5.4 ) Interactions with Hormonal Contraceptives : Use non-hormonal contraception during treatment and for 28 days after discontinuing ORILISSA. Coadministration of ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily with an estrogen-containing contraceptive is not recommended because of the potential for increased estrogen-associated risks. Coadministration of ORILISSA with an estrogen-containing contraceptive may reduce the efficacy of ORILISSA. Coadministration with progestin-containing oral contraceptives may reduce the efficacy of the contraceptive. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Bone Loss ORILISSA causes a dose-dependent decrease in bone mineral density (BMD). BMD loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible after stopping treatment [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . The impact of these BMD decreases on long-term bone health and future fracture risk are unknown. ORILISSA is contraindicated in women with known osteoporosis [see Contraindications ( 4 )]. Consider assessment of BMD in patients with a history of a low-trauma fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. Limit the duration of use to reduce the extent of bone loss [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )]. Although the effect of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D was not studied, such supplementation may be beneficial for all patients. 5.2 Change in Menstrual Bleeding Pattern and Reduced Ability to Recognize Pregnancy Women who take ORILISSA may experience a reduction in the amount, intensity or duration of menstrual bleeding, which may reduce the ability to recognize the occurrence of a pregnancy in a timely manner [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Perform pregnancy testing if pregnancy is suspected, and discontinue ORILISSA if pregnancy is confirmed. 5.3 Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Behavior, and Exacerbation of Mood Disorders Suicidal ideation and behavior, including one completed suicide, occurred in subjects treated with ORILISSA in the endometriosis clinical trials. ORILISSA subjects had a higher incidence of depression and mood changes compared to placebo, and ORILISSA subjects with a history of suicidality or depression had a higher incidence of depression compared to subjects without such a history [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Promptly evaluate patients with depressive symptoms to determine whether the risks of continued therapy outweigh the benefits [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Patients with new or worsening depression, anxiety or other mood changes should be referred to a mental health professional, as appropriate. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention for suicidal ideation and behavior. Reevaluate the benefits and risks of continuing ORILISSA if such events occur. 5.4 Hepatic Transaminase Elevations In clinical trials, dose-dependent elevations of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) at least 3-times the upper limit of the reference range occurred with ORILISSA. Use the lowest effective dose of ORILISSA and instruct patients to promptly seek medical attention in case of symptoms or signs that may reflect liver injury, such as jaundice. Promptly evaluate patients with elevations in liver tests to determine whether the benefits of …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in labeling: Bone loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Change in menstrual bleeding pattern and reduced ability to recognize pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, and exacerbation of mood disorders [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatic transaminase elevations [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Most common adverse reactions (>5%) in clinical trials included hot flushes and night sweats, headache, nausea, insomnia, amenorrhea, anxiety, arthralgia, depression-related adverse reactions and mood changes ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie Inc. at 1-800-633-9110 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch Figure 1. Percent Change from Baseline in Lumbar Spine BMD in Subjects Who Received 12 Months of ORILISSA and Had Follow-up BMD 6 Months off Therapy in Studies EM-2/EM-4 Figure 2. Percent Change from Baseline in Lumbar Spine BMD in Subjects Who Received 12 Months of ORILISSA and Had Follow-up BMD 12 Months off Therapy in Studies EM-2/EM-4 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of ORILISSA was evaluated in two six-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials [EM-1 (NCT01620528) and EM-2 (NCT01931670)] in which a total of 952 adult women with moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis were treated with ORILISSA (475 with 150 mg once daily and 477 with 200 mg twice daily) and 734 were treated with placebo. The population age range was 18-49 years old. Women who completed six months of treatment and met eligibility criteria continued treatment in two uncontrolled, blinded six-month extension trials [EM-3 (NCT01760954) and EM-4 (NCT02143713)], for a total treatment duration of up to 12 months. Serious Adverse Events Overall, the most common serious adverse events reported for subjects treated with ORILISSA in the two placebo-controlled clinical trials (Studies EM-1 and EM-2) included appendicitis (0.3%), abdominal pain (0.2%), and back pain (0.2%). In these trials, 0.2% of subjects treated with ORILISSA 150 mg once daily and 0.2% of subjects treated with ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily discontinued therapy due to serious adverse reactions compared to 0.5% of those given placebo. Adverse Reactions Leading to Study Discontinuation In the two placebo-controlled clinical trials (Studies EM-1 and EM-2), 5.5% of subjects treated with ORILISSA 150 mg once daily and 9.6% of subjects treated with ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions compared to 6.0% of those given placebo. Discontinuations were most commonly due to hot flushes or night sweats (1.1% with 150 mg once daily and 2.5% with 200 mg twice daily) and nausea (0.8% with 150 mg once daily and 1.5% with 200 mg twice daily) and were dose-related. The majority of discontinuations due to hot flushes or night sweats (10 of 17, 59%) and nausea (7 of 11, 64%) occurred within the first 2 months of therapy. In the two extension trials (Studies EM-3 and EM-4), discontinuations were most commonly due to decreased BMD and were dose-related. In these trials, 0.3% of subjects treated with ORILISSA 150 mg once daily and 3.6% of subjects treated with ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily discontinued therapy due to decreased BMD. Common Adverse Reactions: Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 5% of women in the two placebo-controlled trials in either ORILISSA dose group and at a greater frequency than placebo are noted in the following table. Table 2. Percentage of Subjects in Studies EM-1 and EM-2 with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions Occurring in at Least 5% of Subjects (either ORILISSA Dose Group) …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS See full prescribing information for a list of clinically important drug interactions ( 7 ). 7.1 Potential for ORILISSA to Affect Other Drugs Elagolix is: A weak to moderate inducer of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A. Co-administration with ORILISSA may decrease plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A (see Table 7). A weak inhibitor of CYP 2C19. Co-administration with ORILISSA may increase plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of CYP2C19 (see Table 7). An inhibitor of efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Co-administration with ORILISSA may increase plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of P-gp (see Table 7). The effects of co-administration of ORILISSA on concentrations of concomitant drugs and the clinical recommendations for these drug interactions are summarized in Table 7. Table 7. Drug Interactions: Effects of ORILISSA on Other Drugs Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Plasma Exposure of Concomitant Drug Clinical Recommendations Cardiac glycosides: digoxin ↑ digoxin Increase monitoring of digoxin concentrations and potential signs and symptoms of clinical toxicity when initiating ORILISSA in patients who are taking digoxin. If ORILISSA is discontinued, increase monitoring of digoxin concentrations. Benzodiazepines: oral midazolam ↓ midazolam Consider increasing the dose of midazolam by no more than 2-fold and individualize midazolam therapy based on the patient’s response. Statins: rosuvastatin ↓ rosuvastatin Monitor lipid levels and adjust the dose of rosuvastatin, if necessary. Proton pump inhibitors: omeprazole ↑ omeprazole No dose adjustment needed for omeprazole 40 mg once daily when co-administered with ORILISSA. When ORILISSA is used concomitantly with higher doses of omeprazole, consider dosage reduction of omeprazole. Combined hormonal contraceptives: oral ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel ↑ethinyl estradiol ↓levonorgestrel Advise women to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment with ORILISSA and for 28 days after discontinuing ORILISSA. See Tables 10 and 11 [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . The direction of the arrow indicates the direction of the change in the area under the curve (AUC) (↑= increase, ↓ = decrease). 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect ORILISSA Elagolix is a substrate of CYP3A, P-gp, and OATP1B1. Concomitant use of ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily and strong CYP3A inhibitors for more than 1 month is not recommended. Limit concomitant use of ORILISSA 150 mg once daily and strong CYP3A inhibitors to 6 months. Co-administration of ORILISSA with strong CYP3A inducers may decrease elagolix plasma concentrations and may result in a decrease of the therapeutic effects of ORILISSA. Concomitant use of ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily and rifampin is not recommended. Limit concomitant use of ORILISSA 150 mg once daily and rifampin to 6 months. The effect of concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors or inducers on the pharmacokinetics of ORILISSA is unknown. OATP1B1 inhibitors that are known or expected to significantly increase elagolix plasma concentrations are contraindicated due to increased risk of elagolix-associated adverse reactions [see Contraindications ( 4 )].

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of ORILISSA is contraindicated in pregnant women. Exposure to ORILISSA early in pregnancy may increase the risk of early pregnancy loss. Discontinue ORILISSA if pregnancy occurs during treatment. The limited human data with the use of ORILISSA in pregnant women are insufficient to determine whether there is a risk for major birth defects or miscarriage. Although two cases of congenital malformations were reported in clinical trials with ORILISSA, no pattern was identified and miscarriages were reported at a similar incidence across treatment groups (see Data ) . When pregnant rats and rabbits were orally dosed with elagolix during the period of organogenesis, postimplantation loss was observed in pregnant rats at doses 20 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD). Spontaneous abortion and total litter loss was observed in rabbits at doses 7 and 12 times the MRHD. There were no structural abnormalities in the fetuses at exposures up to 40 and 12 times the MRHD for the rat and rabbit, respectively (see Data ) . Data Human Data There were 49 pregnancies reported in clinical trials of more than 3,500 women (of whom more than 2,000 had endometriosis) treated with ORILISSA for up to 12 months. These pregnancies occurred while the women were receiving ORILISSA or within 30 days after stopping ORILISSA. Among these 49 pregnancies, two major congenital malformations were reported. In one case of infant cleft palate, the mother was treated with ORILISSA 150 mg daily and the estimated fetal exposure to ORILISSA occurred during the first 30 days of pregnancy. In one case of infant tracheoesophageal fistula, the mother was treated with ORILISSA 150 mg daily and the estimated fetal exposure to ORILISSA occurred during the first 15 days of pregnancy. Among these 49 pregnancies, there were five cases of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) compared to five cases among the 20 pregnancies that occurred in more than 1100 women treated with placebo. Although the duration of fetal exposure was limited in ORILISSA clinical trials, there were no apparent decreases in birth weights associated with ORILISSA in comparison to placebo. Animal Data Embryofetal development studies were conducted in the rat and rabbit. Elagolix was administered by oral gavage to pregnant rats (25 animals/dose) at doses of 0, 300, 600 and 1200 mg/kg/day and to rabbits (20 animals/dose) at doses of 0, 100, 150, and 200 mg/kg/day, during the period of organogenesis (gestation day 6-17 in the rat and gestation day 7-20 in the rabbit). In rats, maternal toxicity was present at all doses and included six deaths and decreases in body weight gain and food consumption. Increased postimplantation losses were present in the mid dose group, which was 20 times the MRHD based on AUC. In rabbits, three spontaneous abortions and a single total litter loss were observed at the highest, maternally toxic dose, which was 12 times the MRHD based on AUC. A single total litter loss occurred at a lower non-maternally toxic dose of 150 mg/kg/day, which was 7 times the MRHD. No fetal malformations were present at any dose level tested in either species even in the presence of maternal toxicity. At the highest doses tested, the exposure margins were 40 and 12 times the MRHD for the rat and rabbit, respectively. However, because elagolix binds poorly to the rat gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor (~1000 fold less than to the human GnRH receptor), the rat study is unlikely to identify pharmacologically mediated effects of elagolix on embryofetal development. The rat study is still expected to provide information on potential non-target-related effects of elagolix. In a pre- and postnatal development study in rats, elagolix was given in the diet to achieve doses of 0, 100 and 300 mg/kg/day (25 per dose group) from gestation day 6 to lactation day 20. There was no evidence of maternal toxicity. At the highest dose, two dams had t …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action ORILISSA is a GnRH receptor antagonist that inhibits endogenous GnRH signaling by binding competitively to GnRH receptors in the pituitary gland. Administration of ORILISSA results in dose-dependent suppression of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), leading to decreased blood concentrations of the ovarian sex hormones, estradiol and progesterone.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION ORILISSA (elagolix) tablets for oral administration contain elagolix sodium, the sodium salt of the active moiety elagolix. Elagolix sodium is a nonpeptide small molecule, GnRH receptor antagonist. Elagolix sodium is chemically described as sodium 4-({(1 R )-2-[5-(2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-{[2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl}-4-methyl-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2 H )-yl]-1-phenylethyl}amino)butanoate. Elagolix sodium has a molecular formula of C 32 H 29 F 5 N 3 O 5 Na and a molecular weight of 653.58. Elagolix free acid has a molecular weight of 631.60. Elagolix sodium has the following structural formula: Elagolix sodium is a white to off white to light yellow powder and is freely soluble in water. ORILISSA 150 mg tablets are light pink, oblong, film-coated tablets with “EL 150” debossed on one side. Each tablet contains 155.2 mg of elagolix sodium (equivalent to 150 mg of elagolix) as the active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, sodium carbonate monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc, and carmine high tint. ORILISSA 200 mg tablets are light orange, oblong, film-coated tablets with “EL 200” debossed on one side. Each tablet contains 207.0 mg of elagolix sodium (equivalent to 200 mg of elagolix) as the active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, sodium carbonate monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc, and iron oxide red. Elagolix sodium has the following structural formula

10 OVERDOSAGE In case of overdose, monitor the patient for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions and initiate appropriate symptomatic treatment, as needed.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ORILISSA tablets are available in two strengths: 150 mg and 200 mg, which are equivalent to 155.2 mg and 207.0 mg of elagolix sodium, respectively. ORILISSA 150 mg tablets are light pink, oblong, film-coated tablets with “EL 150” debossed on one side. ORILISSA 150 mg tablets are packaged in weekly blister packs. Each blister pack contains 7 tablets supplying the drug product for one week. Four blister packs (a total of 28 tablets) are packaged into a carton that provides the drug product for 4 weeks (NDC 0074-0038-28). ORILISSA 200 mg tablets are light orange, oblong, film-coated tablets with “EL 200” debossed on one side. The 200 mg tablets are packaged in weekly blister packs. Each blister pack contains 14 tablets supplying the drug product for one week. Four blister packs (a total of 56 tablets) are packaged in a carton that provides the drug product for 4 weeks (NDC 0074-0039-56). Store at 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F). Dispose unused medication via a take-back option if available. Otherwise, follow FDA instructions for disposing medication in the household trash, www.fda.gov/drugdisposal. Do NOT flush down the toilet.

Adverse event reports

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4,300
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: ELAGOLIX SODIUM. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Recalls

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Drug recall enforcement reports associated with this product.
Classification Reported Firm Reason Status
Class II June 2, 2021 Cardinal Health Inc. CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. Terminated

Packaging and NDCs

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0074-0038-07 0074-0038 AbbVie Inc. 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0074-0038-07) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK July 23, 2018
0074-0038-28 0074-0038 AbbVie Inc. 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0074-0038-28) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK July 23, 2018
0074-0039-14 0074-0039 AbbVie Inc. 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0074-0039-14) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK July 23, 2018
0074-0039-56 0074-0039 AbbVie Inc. 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0074-0039-56) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK July 23, 2018
0074-0038 0074-0038 AbbVie Inc. — July 23, 2018
0074-0039 0074-0039 AbbVie Inc. — July 23, 2018

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