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PREZISTA
darunavir · Tablet, Film Coated
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 72 members |
| Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 89 members |
| HIV Protease Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 14 members |
| Protease Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 14 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021976-001 | PREZISTA | TABLET | DARUNAVIR | Discontinued | — | RLD | |
| 021976-002 | PREZISTA | TABLET | DARUNAVIR | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 021976-003 | PREZISTA | TABLET | DARUNAVIR | Discontinued | — | RLD | |
| 021976-004 | PREZISTA | TABLET | DARUNAVIR | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 021976-005 | PREZISTA | TABLET | DARUNAVIR | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 021976-006 | PREZISTA | TABLET | DARUNAVIR | Prescription | AB | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
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 | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
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| 7700645 | December 26, 2026 | 001 | Yes | — | |
| 7700645 | December 26, 2026 | 002 | Yes | — | |
| 7700645 | December 26, 2026 | 003 | Yes | — | |
| 7700645 | December 26, 2026 | 004 | Yes | — | |
| 7700645 | December 26, 2026 | 005 | Yes | — | |
| 7700645 | December 26, 2026 | 006 | Yes | — | |
| 7700645*PED | June 26, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 7700645*PED | June 26, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 7700645*PED | June 26, 2027 | 003 | No | — | |
| 7700645*PED | June 26, 2027 | 004 | No | — | |
| 7700645*PED | June 26, 2027 | 005 | No | — | |
| 7700645*PED | June 26, 2027 | 006 | No | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 68 | Labeling | Approved | March 31, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 67 | Labeling | Approved | October 20, 2022 | Standard |
| Supplement | 65 | Labeling | Approved | April 14, 2022 | Standard |
| Supplement | 63 | Labeling | Approved | August 17, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 62 | Labeling | Approved | July 23, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 59 | Labeling | Approved | December 22, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 56 | Labeling | Approved | May 28, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 53 | Efficacy | Approved | March 21, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 54 | Labeling | Approved | January 31, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 51 | Labeling | Approved | September 7, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 47 | Labeling | Approved | January 25, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 45 | Labeling | Approved | June 19, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 44 | Labeling | Approved | September 15, 2016 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 43 | Efficacy | Approved | June 17, 2016 | Priority |
| Supplement | 42 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 11, 2016 | Priority |
| Supplement | 38 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 19, 2016 | Priority |
| Supplement | 36 | Labeling | Approved | May 27, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 39 | Labeling | Approved | March 27, 2015 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 37 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 3, 2015 | Priority |
| Supplement | 35 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 8, 2014 | Priority |
| Supplement | 34 | Labeling | Approved | April 7, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 33 | Labeling | Approved | November 7, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 32 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 31, 2013 | Priority |
| Supplement | 31 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 14, 2013 | Priority |
| Supplement | 27 | Efficacy | Approved | April 24, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 30 | Labeling | Approved | February 22, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 29 | Efficacy | Approved | February 1, 2013 | Priority |
| Supplement | 28 | Efficacy | Approved | February 1, 2013 | Priority |
| Supplement | 25 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | November 9, 2012 | Priority |
| Supplement | 26 | Labeling | Approved | June 1, 2012 | Standard |
| Supplement | 22 | Labeling | Approved | February 17, 2012 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 21 | Labeling | Approved | February 13, 2012 | Standard |
| Supplement | 20 | Efficacy | Approved | December 16, 2011 | Priority |
| Supplement | 18 | Efficacy | Approved | October 19, 2011 | Standard |
| Supplement | 17 | Efficacy | Approved | December 13, 2010 | Standard |
| Supplement | 16 | Labeling | Approved | April 26, 2010 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 13 | Efficacy | Approved | January 27, 2010 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Efficacy | Approved | January 27, 2010 | Standard |
| Supplement | 11 | Labeling | Approved | June 15, 2009 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Labeling | Approved | June 15, 2009 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Efficacy | Approved | December 18, 2008 | Priority |
| Supplement | 7 | Efficacy | Approved | October 21, 2008 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 6 | Efficacy | Approved | October 21, 2008 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | March 7, 2008 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | March 7, 2008 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 25, 2008 | Priority |
| Supplement | 2 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 25, 2007 | N/A |
| Supplement | 1 | Labeling | Approved | November 20, 2006 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | June 23, 2006 | Priority |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · April 3, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · October 24, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · October 21, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · April 15, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · April 15, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · September 23, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · August 18, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · July 27, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · July 26, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · December 28, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · December 23, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · June 4, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · May 30, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · March 25, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · March 22, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · February 13, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · February 1, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · September 12, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · September 10, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · February 6, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · January 30, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · July 5, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · June 22, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · September 20, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · September 15, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · June 21, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · June 21, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · May 29, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · May 28, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · April 2, 2015
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250829). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingContraindications ( 4 ) 4/2022
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PREZISTA, co-administered with ritonavir (PREZISTA/ritonavir), in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection in adult and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . PREZISTA is a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) protease inhibitor indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older. PREZISTA must be co-administered with ritonavir (PREZISTA/ritonavir) and with other antiretroviral agents. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Testing: In treatment-experienced patients, treatment history genotypic and/or phenotypic testing is recommended prior to initiation of therapy with PREZISTA/ritonavir to assess drug susceptibility of the HIV-1 virus ( 2.1 , 12.4 ) Monitor serum liver chemistry tests before and during therapy with PREZISTA/ritonavir. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 5.2 ) Treatment-naïve adult patients and treatment-experienced adult patients with no darunavir resistance associated substitutions: 800 mg (one 800 mg tablet) taken with ritonavir 100 mg once daily and with food. ( 2.3 ) Treatment-experienced adult patients with at least one darunavir resistance associated substitution: 600 mg (one 600 mg tablet) taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily and with food. ( 2.3 ) Pregnant patients: 600 mg (one 600 mg tablet) taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily and with food. ( 2.4 ) Pediatric patients (3 to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 10 kg): dosage of PREZISTA and ritonavir is based on body weight and should not exceed the adult dose. PREZISTA should be taken with ritonavir and with food. ( 2.5 ) PREZISTA/ritonavir is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Testing Prior to Initiation of PREZISTA/ritonavir In treatment-experienced patients, treatment history, genotypic and/or phenotypic testing is recommended to assess drug susceptibility of the HIV-1 virus [see Microbiology (12.4) ]. Refer to Dosage and Administration (2.3) , (2.4) and (2.5) for dosing recommendations. Appropriate laboratory testing such as serum liver biochemistries should be conducted prior to initiating therapy with PREZISTA/ritonavir [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 2.2 Monitoring During Treatment with PREZISTA/ritonavir Patients with underlying chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, or in patients who have pre-treatment elevations of transaminases should be monitored for elevation in serum liver biochemistries, especially during the first several months of PREZISTA/ritonavir treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Adult Patients PREZISTA must be co-administered with ritonavir to exert its therapeutic effect. Failure to correctly co-administer PREZISTA with ritonavir will result in plasma levels of darunavir that will be insufficient to achieve the desired antiviral effect and will alter some drug interactions. Patients who have difficulty swallowing PREZISTA tablets can use the 100 mg per mL PREZISTA oral suspension. Treatment-Naïve Adult Patients The recommended oral dose of PREZISTA is 800 mg (one 800 mg tablet or 8 mL of the oral suspension) taken with ritonavir 100 mg (one 100 mg tablet or capsule or 1.25 mL of a 80 mg per mL ritonavir oral solution) once daily and with food. An 8 mL PREZISTA dose should be taken as two 4 mL administrations with the included oral dosing syringe. Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients The recommended oral dosage for treatment-experienced adult patients is summarized in Table 1. Baseline genotypic testing is recommended for dose selection. However, when genotypic testing is not feasible, PREZISTA 600 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily is recommended. Table 1: Recommended PREZISTA/ritonavir Dosage in Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients Formulation and Recommended Dosing Baseline Resistance PREZISTA tablets with ritonavir tablets or capsule PREZISTA oral suspension (100 mg/mL) with ritonavir oral solution (80 mg/mL) With no darunavir resistance associated substitutions V11I, V32I, L33F, I47V, I50V, I54L, I54M, T74P, L76V, I84V and L89V One 800 mg PREZISTA tablet with one 100 mg ritonavir tablet/capsule, taken once daily with food 8 mL An 8 mL darunavir dose should be taken as two 4 mL administrations with the included oral dosing syringe. PREZISTA oral suspension with 1.25 mL ritonavir oral solution, taken once daily with food With at least one darunavir resistance associated substitutions , or with no baseline resistance information …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Oral suspension: 100 mg per mL ( 3 ) Tablets: 75 mg, 150 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg ( 3 ) PREZISTA Oral Suspension PREZISTA 100 mg per mL is supplied as a white to off-white opaque suspension for oral use, containing 100 mg of darunavir per mL of suspension. PREZISTA Tablets 75 mg: white, caplet-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "75" on one side and "TMC" on the other side. 150 mg: white, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "150" on one side and "TMC" on the other side. 600 mg: orange, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "600MG" on one side and "TMC" on the other side. 800 mg: dark red, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "800" on one side and "T" on the other side.
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Co-administration of PREZISTA/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events (narrow therapeutic index). Examples of these drugs and other contraindicated drugs (which may lead to reduced efficacy of darunavir) are listed below [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] . Due to the need for co-administration of PREZISTA with ritonavir, please refer to ritonavir prescribing information for a description of ritonavir contraindications. Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin Anti-gout: colchicine, in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment Antimycobacterial: rifampin Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Cardiac Disorders: dronedarone, ivabradine, ranolazine Ergot derivatives, e.g. dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine Herbal product: St. John's wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral: elbasvir/grazoprevir Lipid modifying agents: lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Opioid Antagonist: naloxegol PDE-5 inhibitor: sildenafil when used for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Sedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam Co-administration of PREZISTA/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events (narrow therapeutic index). ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Drug-induced hepatitis (e.g., acute hepatitis, cytolytic hepatitis) has been reported with PREZISTA/ritonavir. Monitor liver function before and during therapy, especially in patients with underlying chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, or in patients who have pre-treatment elevations of transaminases. Post-marketing cases of liver injury, including some fatalities, have been reported. ( 5.2 ) Skin reactions ranging from mild to severe, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, have been reported. Discontinue treatment if severe reaction develops. ( 5.3 ) Use with caution in patients with a known sulfonamide allergy. ( 5.4 ) Patients may develop new onset diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia. Initiation or dose adjustments of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents may be required. ( 5.6 ) Patients may develop redistribution/accumulation of body fat or immune reconstitution syndrome. ( 5.7 , 5.8 ) Patients with hemophilia may develop increased bleeding events. ( 5.9 ) PREZISTA/ritonavir is not recommended in pediatric patients below 3 years of age in view of toxicity and mortality observed in juvenile rats dosed with darunavir up to days 23 to 26 of age. ( 5.10 ) 5.1 Importance of Co-administration with Ritonavir PREZISTA must be co-administered with ritonavir and food to achieve the desired antiviral effect. Failure to administer PREZISTA with ritonavir and food may result in a loss of efficacy of darunavir. Please refer to ritonavir prescribing information for additional information on precautionary measures. 5.2 Hepatotoxicity Drug-induced hepatitis (e.g., acute hepatitis, cytolytic hepatitis) has been reported with PREZISTA/ritonavir. During the clinical development program (N=3063), hepatitis was reported in 0.5% of patients receiving combination therapy with PREZISTA/ritonavir. Patients with pre-existing liver dysfunction, including chronic active hepatitis B or C, have an increased risk for liver function abnormalities including severe hepatic adverse events. Post-marketing cases of liver injury, including some fatalities, have been reported. These have generally occurred in patients with advanced HIV-1 disease taking multiple concomitant medications, having co-morbidities including hepatitis B or C co-infection, and/or developing immune reconstitution syndrome. A causal relationship with PREZISTA/ritonavir therapy has not been established. Appropriate laboratory testing should be conducted prior to initiating therapy with PREZISTA/ritonavir and patients should be monitored during treatment. Increased AST/ALT monitoring should be considered in patients with underlying chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, or in patients who have pre-treatment elevations of transaminases, especially during the first several months of PREZISTA/ritonavir treatment. Evidence of new or worsening liver dysfunction (including clinically significant elevation of liver enzymes and/or symptoms such as fatigue, anorexia, nausea, jaundice, dark urine, liver tenderness, hepatomegaly) in patients on PREZISTA/ritonavir should prompt consideration of interruption or discontinuation of treatment. 5.3 Severe Skin Reactions During the clinical development program (n=3063), severe skin reactions, accompanied by fever and/or elevations of transaminases in some cases, have been reported in 0.4% of subjects. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome was rarely (less than 0.1%) reported during the clinical development program. During post-marketing experience toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis have been reported. Discontinue PREZISTA/ritonavir immediately if signs or symptoms of severe skin reactions develop. These can include but are not limited to severe rash or rash accompanied with fever, general malaise, fatigue, muscle or joint aches, blisters, oral lesions, …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of labeling: Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Severe Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Diabetes Mellitus/Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Fat Redistribution [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Hemophilia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Due to the need for co-administration of PREZISTA with ritonavir, please refer to ritonavir prescribing information for ritonavir-associated adverse reactions. The most common clinical adverse drug reactions to PREZISTA/ritonavir (incidence greater than or equal to 5%) of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) were diarrhea, nausea, rash, headache, abdominal pain and vomiting. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Products, LP at 1-800-JANSSEN (1-800-526-7736) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 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. Treatment Naïve-Adults: TMC114-C211 The safety assessment is based on all safety data from the Phase 3 trial TMC114-C211 comparing PREZISTA/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily versus lopinavir/ritonavir 800/200 mg per day in 689 antiretroviral treatment-naïve HIV-1-infected adult subjects. The total mean exposure for subjects in the PREZISTA/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily arm and in the lopinavir/ritonavir 800/200 mg per day arm was 162.5 and 153.5 weeks, respectively. The majority of the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported during treatment with PREZISTA/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily were mild in severity. The most common clinical ADRs to PREZISTA/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily (greater than or equal to 5%) of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) were diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain and rash. 2.3% of subjects in the PREZISTA/ritonavir arm discontinued treatment due to ADRs. ADRs to PREZISTA/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) in antiretroviral treatment-naïve HIV-1-infected adult subjects are presented in Table 6 and subsequent text below the table. Table 6: Selected Clinical Adverse Drug Reactions to PREZISTA/ritonavir 800/100 mg Once Daily Excluding laboratory abnormalities reported as ADRs. of at Least Moderate Intensity (≥Grade 2) Occurring in ≥2% of Antiretroviral Treatment-Naïve HIV-1-Infected Adult Subjects (Trial TMC114-C211) System organ class, preferred term, % PREZISTA/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily + TDF/FTC N=343 lopinavir/ritonavir 800/200 mg per day + TDF/FTC N=346 N=total number of subjects per treatment group; FTC=emtricitabine; TDF=tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Gastrointestinal Disorders Abdominal pain 6% 6% Diarrhea 9% 16% Nausea 4% 4% Vomiting 2% 4% General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue 2.5 to ≤5.0 × ULN 9% 9% Grade 3 >5.0 to ≤10.0 × ULN 3% 3% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN 2.5 to ≤5.0 × ULN 7% 10% Grade 3 >5.0 to ≤10.0 × ULN 4% 2% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN 1% 3% Alkaline Phosphatase Grade 2 >2.5 to ≤5.0 × ULN 1% 1% Grade 3 >5.0 to ≤10.0 × ULN 0% 10.0 × ULN 0% 0% Hyperbilirubinemia Grade 2 >1.5 to ≤2.5 × ULN 2.5 to ≤5.0 × ULN 5.0 × ULN 0% 0% Triglycerides Grade 2 5.65–8.48 mmol/L 500–750 mg/dL 3% 10% Grade 3 8.49–13.56 mmol/L 751–1200 mg/dL 2% 5% Grade 4 >13.56 mmol/L >1200 mg/dL 1% 1% Total Cholesterol Grade 2 6.20–7.77 mmol/L 240–300 mg/dL 23% 27% Grade 3 >7.77 mmol/L >300 mg/dL 1% 5% Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Grade 2 4.13–4.90 mmol/L 160–190 mg/dL 14% 12% Grade 3 ≥4.91 mmol/L ≥191 mg/dL 9% 6% Elevated Glucose Levels Grade 2 6.95–13.88 mmol/L 126–250 mg/dL 11% 10% Grade 3 13.89–27.75 mmol/L 251–500 mg …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Co-administration of PREZISTA/ritonavir with other drugs can alter the concentrations of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentrations of darunavir. The potential drug-drug interactions must be considered prior to and during therapy. ( 4 , 5.5 , 7 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Potential for PREZISTA/ritonavir to Affect Other Drugs PREZISTA co-administered with ritonavir is an inhibitor of CYP3A, CYP2D6, and P-gp. Co-administration of PREZISTA and ritonavir with drugs that are primarily metabolized by CYP3A and CYP2D6 or are transported by P-gp may result in increased plasma concentrations of such drugs, which could increase or prolong their therapeutic effect and adverse events. PREZISTA co-administered with ritonavir with drugs that have active metabolite(s) formed by CYP3A may result in reduced plasma concentrations of these active metabolite(s), potentially leading to loss of their therapeutic effect (see Table 10 ). 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Darunavir Darunavir and ritonavir are metabolized by CYP3A. In vitro data indicate that darunavir may be a P-gp substrate. Drugs that induce CYP3A activity would be expected to increase the clearance of darunavir and ritonavir, resulting in lowered plasma concentrations of darunavir and ritonavir. Co-administration of darunavir and ritonavir and other drugs that inhibit CYP3A, or P-gp may decrease the clearance of darunavir and ritonavir and may result in increased plasma concentrations of darunavir and ritonavir (see Table 10 ). 7.3 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Table 10 provides dosing recommendations as a result of drug interactions with PREZISTA/ritonavir. These recommendations are based on either drug interaction studies or predicted interactions due to the expected magnitude of interaction and potential for serious adverse events or loss of efficacy. The table includes examples of potentially significant interactions but is not all inclusive [see Contraindications (4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , and therefore the label of each drug that is co-administered with PREZISTA/ritonavir should be consulted for information related to the route of metabolism, interaction pathways, potential risks, and specific actions to be taken with regard to co-administration. Table 10: Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions: Alterations in Dose or Regimen May be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Studies or Predicted Interaction (see Contraindications (4) for a list of examples of contraindicated drugs) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) for Magnitude of Interaction, Tables 15 and 16 ] Concomitant Drug Class Drug Name Examples Effect on Concentration of Darunavir Or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment HIV-1-Antiviral Agents: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) didanosine ↔ darunavir ↔ didanosine Didanosine should be administered one hour before or two hours after PREZISTA/ritonavir (which are administered with food). HIV-1-Antiviral Agents: HIV-Protease Inhibitors (PIs) indinavir ↑ darunavir ↑ indinavir The appropriate dose of indinavir in combination with PREZISTA/ritonavir has not been established. (The reference regimen for indinavir was indinavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg twice daily.) lopinavir/ritonavir ↓ darunavir ↔ lopinavir Appropriate doses of the combination have not been established. Hence, it is not recommended to co-administer lopinavir/ritonavir and PREZISTA, with or without ritonavir. saquinavir ↓ darunavir ↔ saquinavir Appropriate doses of the combination have not been established. Hence, it is not recommended to co-administer saquinavir and PREZISTA, with or without ritonavir. Other HIV protease inhibitors, except atazanavir [see Drug Interactions (7.4) ] As co-administration with PREZISTA/ritonavir has not been studied, co-administration is not recommended. HIV-1-Antiviral Agents: CCR5 co-receptor antagonists maraviroc ↑ maraviroc When used in combination with PREZISTA/ritonavir …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Total darunavir exposures were generally lower during pregnancy compared to postpartum period. The reduction in darunavir exposures during pregnancy were greater for once daily dosing compared to the twice daily dosing regimen. ( 8.1 , 12.3 ) Lactation: Women infected with HIV should be instructed not to breastfeed due to the potential for HIV transmission. ( 8.2 ) Pediatrics: Not recommended for patients less than 3 years of age. ( 8.4 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to PREZISTA during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary Prospective pregnancy data from the APR are not sufficient to adequately assess the risk of birth defects or miscarriage. Available limited data from the APR show no statistically significant difference in the overall risk of major birth defects for darunavir compared with the background rate for major birth defects of 2.7% in a U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP ) [see Data ] . The rate of miscarriage is not reported in the APR. The estimated background rate of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population is 15-20%. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Studies in animals did not show evidence of developmental toxicity. Exposures (based on AUC) in rats were 3-fold higher, whereas in mice and rabbits, exposures were lower (less than 1-fold) than human exposures at the recommended daily dose [see Data ] . Clinical Considerations The recommended dosage in pregnant patients is PREZISTA 600 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily with food. PREZISTA 800 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg once daily should only be considered in certain pregnant patients who are already on a stable PREZISTA 800 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily regimen prior to pregnancy, are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL), and in whom a change to twice daily PREZISTA 600 mg with ritonavir 100 mg may compromise tolerability or compliance [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Data Human Data PREZISTA/ritonavir (600/100 mg twice daily or 800/100 mg once daily) in combination with a background regimen was evaluated in a clinical trial of 36 pregnant women during the second and third trimesters, and postpartum. Eighteen subjects were enrolled in each BID and QD treatment arms. Twenty-nine subjects completed the trial through the postpartum period (6–12 weeks after delivery) and 7 subjects discontinued before trial completion, 5 subjects in the BID arm and 2 subjects in the QD arm. The pharmacokinetic data demonstrate that exposure to darunavir and ritonavir as part of an antiretroviral regimen was lower during pregnancy compared with postpartum (6–12 weeks). Exposure reductions during pregnancy were greater for the once daily regimen as compared to the twice daily regimen [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Virologic response was preserved. In the BID arm, the proportion of subjects with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL were 39% (7/18) at baseline, 61% (11/18) through the third trimester visit, and 61% (11/18) through the 6–12 week postpartum visit. Virologic outcomes during the third trimester visit showed HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL for 11% (2/18) of subjects and were missing for 5 subjects (1 subject discontinued prematurely due to virologic failure). In the QD arm, the proportion of subjects with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL were 61% (11/18) at baseline, 83% (15/18) through the third trimester visit, and 78% (14/18) through the 6–12 week postpartum visit. Virologic outcomes during the third trimester visit showed HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL for none of the subjects and were missing for 3 subjects (1 …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Darunavir is an HIV-1 antiviral drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .
Mechanism of Action Darunavir is an inhibitor of the HIV-1 protease. It selectively inhibits the cleavage of HIV-1 encoded Gag-Pol polyproteins in infected cells, thereby preventing the formation of mature virus particles.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION PREZISTA (darunavir) is an inhibitor of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) protease. PREZISTA tablets and oral suspension contain the active ingredient darunavir, (present as darunavir ethanolate) which has the following chemical name: [(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](2-methylpropyl)amino]-2-hydroxy-1-(phenylmethyl)propyl]-carbamic acid (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl ester monoethanolate. Its molecular formula is C 27 H 37 N 3 O 7 S ∙ C 2 H 5 OH and its molecular weight is 593.73. Darunavir ethanolate has the following structural formula: Darunavir ethanolate is a white to off-white powder with a solubility of approximately 0.15 mg per mL in water at 20°C. PREZISTA ® 100 mg per mL oral suspension is available as a white to off-white opaque suspension for oral administration. Each mL of the oral suspension contains darunavir 100 mg (present as darunavir ethanolate). In addition, each mL contains the inactive ingredients citric acid monohydrate, hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), hydroxypropyl cellulose, masking flavor, methylparaben sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, strawberry cream flavor and sucralose. PREZISTA ® 75 mg tablets are available as white, caplet-shaped, film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each 75 mg tablet contains darunavir 75 mg (present as darunavir ethanolate). PREZISTA ® 150 mg tablets are available as white, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each 150 mg tablet contains darunavir 150 mg (present as darunavir ethanolate). PREZISTA ® 600 mg tablets are available as orange, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each 600 mg tablet contains darunavir 600 mg (present as darunavir ethanolate). PREZISTA ® 800 mg tablets are available as dark red, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each 800 mg tablet contains darunavir 800 mg (present as darunavir ethanolate). During storage, partial conversion from ethanolate to hydrate may occur; however, this does not affect product quality or performance. Each tablet also contains the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The 800 mg tablet also contains hypromellose. The 75 and 150 mg tablet film coating, OPADRY ® White, contains polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, talc, and titanium dioxide. The 600 mg tablet film coating, OPADRY ® Orange, contains FD&C Yellow No. 6, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, talc, and titanium dioxide. The 800 mg tablet film coating, OPADRY ® Dark Red, contains iron oxide red, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, talc, and titanium dioxide. All strengths for PREZISTA are expressed in terms of the free form of darunavir. Chemical Structure
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE Human experience of acute overdose with PREZISTA/ritonavir is limited. No specific antidote is available for overdose with PREZISTA. Treatment of overdose with PREZISTA consists of general supportive measures including monitoring of vital signs and observation of the clinical status of the patient. Since PREZISTA is highly protein bound, dialysis is unlikely to be beneficial in significant removal of the active substance.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING PREZISTA ® (darunavir) 100 mg per mL oral suspension is a white to off-white opaque liquid supplied in amber-colored multiple-dose bottles containing 100 mg of darunavir per mL packaged with a 6 mL oral dosing syringe with 0.2 mL gradations. PREZISTA ® (darunavir) 75 mg tablets are supplied as white, caplet-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "75" on one side and "TMC" on the other side. PREZISTA ® (darunavir) 150 mg tablets are supplied as white, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "150" on one side and "TMC" on the other side. PREZISTA ® (darunavir) 600 mg tablets are supplied as orange, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "600MG" on one side and "TMC" on the other side. PREZISTA ® (darunavir) 800 mg tablets are supplied as dark red, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with "800" on one side and "T" on the other side. PREZISTA is packaged in bottles in the following configuration: 100 mg/mL oral suspension – 200 mL bottles (NDC 59676-565-01) 75 mg tablets — bottles of 480 (NDC 59676-563-01) 150 mg tablets — bottles of 240 (NDC 59676-564-01) 600 mg tablets — bottles of 60 (NDC 59676-562-01) 800 mg tablets — bottles of 30 (NDC 59676-566-30) Storage PREZISTA Oral Suspension Store at 25°C (77°F); with excursions permitted to 15°–30°C (59°–86°F). Do not refrigerate or freeze. Avoid exposure to excessive heat. Store in the original container. Shake well before each usage. PREZISTA Tablets Store at 25°C (77°F); with excursions permitted to 15°–30°C (59°–86°F). Keep PREZISTA out of reach of children.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: DARUNAVIR ETHANOLATE. 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.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59676-562-01 | 59676-562 | Janssen Products LP | 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (59676-562-01) | March 8, 2008 |
| 59676-563-01 | 59676-563 | Janssen Products LP | 480 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (59676-563-01) | January 14, 2009 |
| 59676-564-01 | 59676-564 | Janssen Products LP | 240 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (59676-564-01) | April 27, 2009 |
| 59676-566-30 | 59676-566 | Janssen Products LP | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (59676-566-30) | November 9, 2012 |
| 59676-562 | 59676-562 | Janssen Products LP | — | March 8, 2008 |
| 59676-563 | 59676-563 | Janssen Products LP | — | January 14, 2009 |
| 59676-564 | 59676-564 | Janssen Products LP | — | April 27, 2009 |
| 59676-566 | 59676-566 | Janssen Products LP | — | November 9, 2012 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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