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PROCYSBI
Cysteamine bitartrate · Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cystine Depleting Agent [EPC] | EPC | 4 members — no class page |
| Cystine Disulfide Reduction [MoA] | MoA | 8 members — no class page |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203389-001 | PROCYSBI | CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE | CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE | Prescription | — | RLD | |
| 203389-002 | PROCYSBI | CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE | CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE | Prescription | — | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookCodes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9198882 | January 26, 2027 | 001 | No | U-1399 | December 2, 2015 |
| 9192590 | January 26, 2027 | 001 | No | U-1399 | November 25, 2015 |
| 9925158 | January 26, 2027 | 001 | Yes | U-1399 | April 19, 2018 |
| 9925157 | January 26, 2027 | 001 | Yes | U-1399 | April 19, 2018 |
| 9925156 | January 26, 2027 | 001 | Yes | U-1399 | April 19, 2018 |
| 9192590 | January 26, 2027 | 002 | No | U-1399 | November 25, 2015 |
| 9198882 | January 26, 2027 | 002 | No | U-1399 | December 2, 2015 |
| 9925158 | January 26, 2027 | 002 | Yes | U-1399 | April 19, 2018 |
| 9925157 | January 26, 2027 | 002 | Yes | U-1399 | April 19, 2018 |
| 9925156 | January 26, 2027 | 002 | Yes | U-1399 | April 19, 2018 |
| 9198882*PED | July 26, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9192590*PED | July 26, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9925156*PED | July 26, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9925157*PED | July 26, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9925158*PED | July 26, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9198882*PED | July 26, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9192590*PED | July 26, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9925156*PED | July 26, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9925157*PED | July 26, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9925158*PED | July 26, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 8026284 | September 22, 2027 | 001 | No | U-1399 | May 24, 2013 |
| 8026284 | September 22, 2027 | 002 | No | U-1399 | — |
| 8026284*PED | March 22, 2028 | 001 | No | — | |
| 8026284*PED | March 22, 2028 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9173851 | June 17, 2034 | 001 | No | November 4, 2015 | |
| 9233077 | June 17, 2034 | 001 | No | January 13, 2016 | |
| 9173851 | June 17, 2034 | 002 | No | November 4, 2015 | |
| 9233077 | June 17, 2034 | 002 | No | January 13, 2016 | |
| 9233077*PED | December 17, 2034 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9173851*PED | December 17, 2034 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9233077*PED | December 17, 2034 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9173851*PED | December 17, 2034 | 002 | No | — | |
| 10328037 | August 16, 2036 | 001 | No | U-1399 | July 25, 2019 |
| 10548859 | August 16, 2036 | 001 | No | U-1399 | March 4, 2020 |
| 10143665 | August 16, 2036 | 001 | No | U-1399 | December 20, 2018 |
| 10905662 | August 16, 2036 | 001 | No | U-1399 | March 2, 2021 |
| 10143665 | August 16, 2036 | 002 | No | U-1399 | December 20, 2018 |
| 10548859 | August 16, 2036 | 002 | No | U-1399 | March 4, 2020 |
| 10328037 | August 16, 2036 | 002 | No | U-1399 | July 25, 2019 |
| 10905662 | August 16, 2036 | 002 | No | U-1399 | March 2, 2021 |
| 10143665*PED | February 16, 2037 | 001 | No | — | |
| 10548859*PED | February 16, 2037 | 001 | No | — | |
| 10328037*PED | February 16, 2037 | 001 | No | — | |
| 10905662*PED | February 16, 2037 | 001 | No | — | |
| 10143665*PED | February 16, 2037 | 002 | No | — | |
| 10548859*PED | February 16, 2037 | 002 | No | — | |
| 10328037*PED | February 16, 2037 | 002 | No | — | |
| 10905662*PED | February 16, 2037 | 002 | No | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 27 | Labeling | Approved | February 11, 2022 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 23 | Labeling | Approved | June 24, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 22 | Labeling | Approved | May 31, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 20 | Efficacy | Approved | December 22, 2017 | Priority |
| Supplement | 18 | Labeling | Approved | November 21, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 17 | Labeling | Approved | September 24, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 15 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 13, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 16 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | March 21, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 14 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | March 10, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 13 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 9, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Efficacy | Approved | August 14, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 8, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 11 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | December 2, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 21, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | January 30, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 31, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 18, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 8, 2013 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | April 30, 2013 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · February 15, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · February 14, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · June 25, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · June 25, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · June 4, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · June 3, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · August 2, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · December 29, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · September 26, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · September 26, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · October 6, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · August 18, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · August 17, 2015
- 0 · Original application · March 6, 2014
- 0 · Original application · March 6, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · August 19, 2013
- 0 · Original application · May 1, 2013
- 0 · Original application · May 1, 2013
- 0 · Original application · January 1, 1900
- 0 · Original application · January 1, 1900
- 0 · Original application · January 1, 1900
- 0 · Supplement · January 1, 1900
- 0 · Supplement · January 1, 1900
- 0 · Supplement · January 1, 1900
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260625). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings and Precautions, Fibrosing Colonopathy ( 5.4 ) 02/2022
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PROCYSBI is indicated for the treatment of nephropathic cystinosis in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. PROCYSBI is a cystine-depleting agent indicated for the treatment of nephropathic cystinosis in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage in Cysteamine-Naïve Patients See full prescribing information for weight-based dosing tables for the starting and maintenance dosage. ( 2.2 ) For initial intolerance, temporarily discontinue and then re-start PROCYSBI at a lower dosage and gradually increase to the maintenance dosage. ( 2.2 ) Switching from Immediate-release Cysteamine to PROCYSBI Start with a total daily dose of PROCYSBI equal to the previous total daily dose of immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate. ( 2.3 ) Dose Titration Adjust dose to achieve a therapeutic target white blood cell (WBC) cystine concentration. ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) If a dose adjustment is required, increase the dosage by 10%. The maximum dosage is 1.95 grams/m 2 per day. ( 2.4 ) If adverse reactions occur, decrease the dosage. Some patients may be unable to achieve their therapeutic target. ( 2.4 ) Preparation and Administration ( 2.6 ) Capsules : Swallow whole; do not crush or chew capsules or capsule contents. Take the capsules with fruit juice (except grapefruit juice) or water. Oral Granules: Do not crush or chew the granules. Sprinkle and mix the granules in applesauce, berry jelly or fruit juice (except grapefruit juice). For patients who cannot swallow the capsules or with gastrostomy tubes, see the full prescribing information on how to prepare and administer the capsules and oral granules. Administer PROCYSBI at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after medications containing bicarbonate or carbonate. Do not eat for at least 2 hours before and for at least 30 minutes after taking PROCYSBI. If unable to take PROCYSBI without eating, take with food but limit the amount of food to approximately 4 ounces (1⁄2 cup) 1 hour before through 1 hour after administration. Avoid high fat food close to dosing. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking PROCYSBI. 2.1 Important Dosing Instructions Initiate cysteamine treatment immediately after diagnosis of nephropathic cystinosis. Cysteamine-naïve Patients: Start PROCYSBI at a fraction of the maintenance dosage. Patients 1 year to less than 6 years : Gradually increase the dosage, allowing a minimum of 2 weeks between adjustments [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Patients 6 years of age and older : Gradually increase the dosage over 4 to 6 weeks until the maintenance dosage is achieved. Patients switching from immediate-release cysteamine: Start the total daily dosage of PROCYSBI at a dosage equal to the previous total daily dosage of immediate-release cysteamine [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . If adverse reactions occur, decrease the PROCYSBI dosage. After the maintenance dosage of PROCYSBI is achieved: The dosage may need to be further increased to achieve a therapeutic target WBC cystine concentration. The maximum dosage of PROCYSBI is 1.95 grams/m 2 of body surface area per day [see Dosage and Administration (2.4 , 2.5) ] . Round dose calculations to the nearest incremental dosage that can be administered using the available strengths of PROCYSBI delayed-release capsules or packets of oral granules. Only use whole capsules or entire contents of the packets. 2.2 Starting and Maintenance Dosing in Cysteamine-Naïve Patients Start treatment with a dosage equal to 1⁄6 to 1⁄4 of the maintenance dosage. The maintenance dosage after initial dose escalation is 1.3 g/m 2 of body surface area per day divided into two doses given every 12 hours. Table 1 shows the recommended starting and maintenance dosages of PROCYSBI, converted from body-surface area to body weight. Patients 1 year to less than 6 years : Increase the dosage in 10% increments to the maintenance dosage, while monitoring WBC cystine concentrations. Allow a minimum of 2 weeks between dosage adjustments [see Dosage and Administration (2.4 , 2.5) ] . If a patient achieves the therapeutic target WBC cystine concentration at a dosage below the recommended weight-based maintenance dosage, then stop dosage escalation and use the dosage as the patient's …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS PROCYSBI delayed-release capsules: 25 mg cysteamine: the capsules have a light blue opaque cap imprinted with "PRO" in white ink and a light blue opaque body imprinted with "25 mg" in white ink. 75 mg cysteamine: the capsules have a dark blue opaque cap imprinted with "PRO" in white ink and a light blue opaque body imprinted with "75 mg" in white ink. PROCYSBI delayed-release oral granules: 75 mg cysteamine: white to off-white granules in single-use packets 300 mg cysteamine: white to off-white granules in single-use packets Delayed-release capsules: 25 mg and 75 mg cysteamine ( 3 ) Delayed-release oral granules: 75 mg and 300 mg cysteamine in single-use packets ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of PROCYSBI is contraindicated in patients with a serious hypersensitivity reaction, including anaphylaxis, to penicillamine or cysteamine. Hypersensitivity to penicillamine or cysteamine ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Ehlers-Danlos-like Syndrome: Reduce dosage if skin and bone lesions occur. ( 5.1 ) Skin Rash: Discontinue if severe skin rash such as erythema multiforme bullosa or toxic epidermal necrolysis occurs. ( 5.2 ) Gastrointestinal (GI) Ulcers and Bleeding: Monitor for GI symptoms and consider decreasing the dose if severe symptoms occur. ( 5.3 ) Fibrosing Colonopathy: Evaluate patients with severe, persistent, and/or worsening abdominal symptoms for fibrosing colonopathy. If the diagnosis is confirmed, permanently discontinue PROCYSBI and switch to immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate capsules ( 5.4 ) Central Nervous System (CNS) Symptoms: Monitor for CNS symptoms; interrupt or reduce the dose for severe symptoms or those that persist or progress ( 5.5 ). Leukopenia and/or Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase Levels: Monitor white blood cell count and alkaline phosphatase levels; decrease or discontinue the dose until values revert to normal. ( 5.6 ) Benign Intracranial Hypertension: Monitor for signs and symptoms; interrupt or reduce the dose for signs/symptoms that persist, or discontinue if diagnosis is confirmed. ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Ehlers-Danlos-like Syndrome Skin and bone lesions that resemble clinical findings for Ehlers-Danlos-like syndrome have been reported in patients treated with high doses of immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate or other cysteamine salts. These include molluscoid pseudotumors (purplish hemorrhagic lesions), skin striae, bone lesions (including osteopenia, compression fractures, scoliosis and genu valgum), leg pain, and joint hyperextension. One patient on immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate with serious skin lesions subsequently died of acute cerebral ischemia with marked vasculopathy. Monitor patients for development of skin or bone lesions and interrupt PROCYSBI dosing if patients develop these lesions. PROCYSBI may be restarted at a lower dose under close supervision, then slowly increase to the appropriate therapeutic dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.4) ] . 5.2 Skin Rash Severe skin rashes such as erythema multiforme bullosa or toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported in patients receiving immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate. If severe skin rashes develop, permanently discontinue use of PROCYSBI [see Contraindications (4) ] . 5.3 Gastrointestinal Ulcers and Bleeding Gastrointestinal (GI) ulceration and bleeding have been reported in patients receiving immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate. GI tract symptoms including nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain, sometimes severe, have been associated with cysteamine. If severe GI tract symptoms develop, consider decreasing the dose of PROCYSBI [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.4) ] . 5.4 Fibrosing Colonopathy Fibrosing colonopathy, including colonic stricture formation, has been reported with postmarketing use of PROCYSBI in pediatric and young adult patients with nephropathic cystinosis. Some of these patients had been treated with PROCYSBI for prolonged periods of time. Reported symptoms include: abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody or persistent diarrhea, and fecal incontinence. Evaluate patients with severe, persistent, and/or worsening abdominal symptoms for fibrosing colonopathy. If the diagnosis is confirmed, permanently discontinue PROCYSBI and switch to immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate capsules. An association between methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (an inactive ingredient in PROCYSBI) and fibrosing colonopathy cannot be ruled out. 5.5 Central Nervous System Symptoms Central Nervous System (CNS) symptoms such as seizures, lethargy, somnolence, depression, and encephalopathy have been associated with immediate-release cysteamine. Neurological complications have also been described in some patients with cystinosis who have not been treated with cysteamine. Carefully evaluate and monitor patients who develop CNS symptoms. Interrupt medication or adjust the dose as necessary for p …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are also discussed in other sections of the labeling: Ehlers-Danlos-like Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Skin Rash [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Gastrointestinal (GI) Ulcers and Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Fibrosing Colonopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Central Nervous System Symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Leukopenia and/or Elevated Phosphatase Levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Benign Intracranial Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Most common adverse reactions in: Patients 6 years of age and older previously treated with cysteamine (≥5%) are: vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, breath odor, diarrhea, skin odor, fatigue, rash, and headache. ( 6.1 ) Patients 1 year to less than 6 years naïve to cysteamine treatment (>10%) are: vomiting, gastroenteritis/viral gastroenteritis, diarrhea, breath odor, nausea, electrolyte imbalance and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amgen Inc. at 1 800 77 AMGEN (1 800 772 6436) 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 with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The data described below reflect exposure to cysteamine in 345 patients with nephropathic cystinosis (246 patients receiving immediate-release cysteamine as cysteamine hydrochloride or phosphocysteamine, and 80 patients receiving PROCYSBI) in open-label clinical trials. Clinical Trials Experience with PROCYSBI in Patients Switched from Immediate-Release Cysteamine Bitartrate Sixty-two patients with nephropathic cystinosis (38 males and 24 females) received PROCYSBI in two clinical trials at doses ranging from 0.29 grams/m 2 per day to 2.19 grams/m 2 per day [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. All patients were switched from immediate-release cysteamine to PROCYSBI. Forty-three patients, ages 6 to 26 years old, received PROCYSBI in an 8-week, open-label, randomized, cross-over trial comparing PROCYSBI to immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate. Forty of 43 patients continued PROCYSBI treatment in an open-label extension trial (36 patients were treated with PROCYSBI for longer than 2 years, and 20 patients were treated for longer than 5 years). An additional 19 patients (6 renal transplanted patients and 13 patients aged 2 to 6 years) were enrolled directly into this trial (12 patients were treated with PROCYSBI for longer than 2 years, and 9 patients were treated for longer than 5 years). In the open-label, randomized, cross-over trial, a higher incidence of adverse reactions was reported in patients during the PROCYSBI treatment period compared with the immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate treatment period (see Table 2 ). Other significant adverse reactions reported during clinical trials included hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis. Table 2: Adverse Reactions in ≥5% of Patients with Nephropathic Cystinosis in a Randomized, Cross-Over Trial Adverse Reaction Immediate-Release Cysteamine PROCYSBI (n = 41) % (n = 43) % Vomiting/emesis 12 19 Nausea 7 16 Abdominal pain/discomfort 0 14 Headache 0 9 Dizziness 0 5 Anorexia/loss of appetite 5 2 In the open-label extension trial (N=59), the most commonly reported adverse reactions (>15%) were vomiting, headache, diarrhea, nausea, conjunctivitis, influenza, gastroenteritis, nasopharyngitis, abdominal pain, dehydration, ear infection, upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue, arthralgia, cough, and pain in extremity. Clinical Trials Experience with PROCYSBI in Cysteamine-Naïve Patients Seventeen cysteamine-naïve patients (fifteen patients between the ages of 1 and 5 years, one 9-year old and one 22-year old) received PROCYSBI in an open-label cl …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drugs that Increase Gastric pH Drugs that increase the gastric pH (e.g., medications containing bicarbonate or carbonate) may alter the pharmacokinetics of cysteamine due to the premature release of cysteamine from PROCYSBI and increase WBC cystine concentration. Concomitant administration of 20 mg omeprazole did not affect the pharmacokinetics of cysteamine when PROCYSBI was administered with 240 mL of orange juice or with 240 mL of water [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Monitor WBC cystine concentration when drugs that increase the gastric pH are concomitantly used [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. 7.2 Use with Alcohol Consumption of alcohol with PROCYSBI may increase the rate of cysteamine release and/or adversely alter the pharmacokinetic properties, as well as the effectiveness and safety of PROCYSBI. Therefore, do not consume alcoholic beverages during treatment with PROCYSBI [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ]. 7.3 Other Medications Used for the Management of Fanconi Syndrome PROCYSBI can be administered with other electrolyte and mineral replacements necessary for management of Fanconi syndrome, as well as vitamin D and thyroid hormone.
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Breastfeeding is not recommended. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on PROCYSBI use in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks for birth defects or miscarriage [see Data ] . Cysteamine (administered as cysteamine bitartrate) was teratogenic and fetotoxic in rats at doses less than the recommended human maintenance dose. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Data Animal Data Embryo-fetal development studies were conducted in rats using oral administration of cysteamine bitartrate, with a dose range of 37.5 to 150 mg/kg per day of cysteamine equivalent (about 0.2 to 0.7 times the recommended human maintenance dose based on body surface area). Cysteamine bitartrate was fetotoxic and produced adverse developmental effects. Observed teratogenic findings were cleft palate, kyphosis, heart ventricular septal defects, microcephaly and exencephaly. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information on the presence of cysteamine in human milk, the effects on the breast-fed infant, or the effects on milk production. Cysteamine is present in the milk of lactating rats [see Data ]. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from cysteamine, breastfeeding is not recommended. Data A decrease in survival occurred in neonatal rats nursed by mothers receiving cysteamine [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of PROCYSBI have been established in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older for the treatment of nephropathic cystinosis. Use of PROCYSBI is supported by evidence from patients switched to PROCYSBI from immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate in two trials: an open-label, randomized, cross-over trial in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older (n=43) and an open-label extension trial in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older (n=59). Another open-label trial was conducted in cysteamine naïve pediatric patients 1 year to less than 6 years of age (n=15) [see Clinical Trials (14.2) ] . The safety profile in pediatric patients was similar to adults. In patients less than 6 years of age, vomiting occurred in 12/15 cysteamine treatment naïve patients compared to 11/13 patients switched from immediate-release cysteamine to PROCYSBI. The safety and effectiveness of PROCYSBI have not been established in patients less than 1 year of age. 8.5 Geriatric Use No studies with PROCYSBI have been conducted in geriatric patients.
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Cysteamine is an aminothiol that participates within lysosomes in a thiol-disulfide interchange reaction converting cystine into cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfide, both of which can exit the lysosome in patients with cystinosis.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION PROCYSBI, for oral administration, is a cystine-depleting agent that lowers the cystine content of cells in patients with nephropathic cystinosis, an inherited defect of lysosomal transport. PROCYSBI contains the bitartrate salt of cysteamine. The chemical name for cysteamine bitartrate is ethanethiol, 2-amino, (2 R ,3 R )-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (1:1) (salt). Cysteamine bitartrate is a highly water soluble white powder with a molecular weight of 227.24 and the molecular formula C 2 H 7 NS ∙ C 4 H 6 O 6 . It has the following chemical structure: Each PROCYSBI delayed-release capsule contains either 25 mg cysteamine (equivalent to 74 mg cysteamine bitartrate) or 75 mg cysteamine (equivalent to 221 mg cysteamine bitartrate). Each packet of PROCYSBI delayed-release oral granules contains either 75 mg cysteamine (equivalent to 221 mg cysteamine bitartrate) or 300 mg cysteamine (equivalent to 884 mg cysteamine bitartrate). PROCYSBI delayed release granules contain the following inactive ingredients: Eudragit ® L 30 D-55 (methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer), hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and triethyl citrate. Additionally the capsule shell contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, ink (blue and white), and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE One case of overdosing with PROCYSBI has been reported. A 16-year-old male patient suffered nausea and vomiting after he mistakenly took a second dose of PROCYSBI 30 minutes after his usual dose. Two cases of overdosing with immediate-release cysteamine bitartrate have been reported in two patients. In the first case, the patient immediately vomited after ingesting an unknown dose and did not develop any symptoms. The second case involved an accidental ingestion of a 200 to 250 mg/kg dose by a healthy 13-month-old child. Vomiting and dehydration were experienced. The child was hospitalized and fluids were administered. The patient fully recovered from the overdosing. Should overdosing occur, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems should be supported appropriately. No specific antidote is known. Hemodialysis may be considered since cysteamine is poorly bound to plasma proteins.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied PROCYSBI (cysteamine bitartrate) delayed-release capsules 25 mg cysteamine : A hard gelatin capsule with light blue opaque cap imprinted with "PRO" in white ink and light blue opaque body imprinted with "25 mg" in white ink, supplied as bottle of 60 capsules (NDC 75987-100-04). Each bottle contains one desiccant canister and one oxygen absorber canister. 75 mg cysteamine : A hard gelatin capsule with dark blue opaque cap imprinted with "PRO" in white ink and light blue opaque body imprinted with "75 mg" in white ink, supplied as bottle of 250 capsules (NDC 75987-101-08). Each bottle contains one desiccant canister and two oxygen absorber canisters. PROCYSBI (cysteamine bitartrate) delayed-release oral granules 75 mg cysteamine: Single-use packets containing white to off-white granules, supplied as 60 packets in a carton (NDC 75987-140-13). 75 mg cysteamine: Single-use packets containing white to off-white granules, supplied as 120 packets in a carton (NDC 75987-140-14). 300 mg cysteamine: Single-use packets containing white to off-white granules, supplied as 60 packets in a carton (NDC 75987-145-13). 300 mg cysteamine: Single-use packets containing white to off-white granules, supplied as 120 packets in a carton (NDC 75987-145-14). Storage and Handling Prior to dispensing, store PROCYSBI delayed-release capsules and PROCYSBI delayed-release oral granules in a refrigerator, 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Dispense PROCYSBI delayed-release capules and PROCYSBI delayed-release oral granules with a 4 month discard date. Dispense in original packaging. Do not subdivide or repackage. Do not remove desiccant or oxygen absorber(s) from the bottle of PROCYSBI delayed-release capsules. Keep bottles tightly closed in a dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Instructions for the Patient Store PROCYSBI delayed-release capsules and PROCYSBI delayed-relase oral granules at room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) in the original packaging. Do not subdivide or repackage. Protect from light and moisture. Do not store PROCYSBI delayed-release oral granules in opened packets.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75987-100-04 | 75987-100 | Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. | 60 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS in 1 BOTTLE (75987-100-04) | April 30, 2013 |
| 75987-101-08 | 75987-101 | Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. | 250 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS in 1 BOTTLE (75987-101-08) | April 30, 2013 |
| 75987-100 | 75987-100 | Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. | — | April 30, 2013 |
| 75987-101 | 75987-101 | Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. | — | April 30, 2013 |
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| 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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