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REYATAZ
Atazanavir · Capsule, Gelatin 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 2C8 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 56 members |
| Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 89 members |
| Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 118 members |
| HIV Protease Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 14 members |
| Protease Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 14 members |
| UDP Glucuronosyltransferases Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | 3 members — no class page |
| UGT1A1 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 14 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021567-001 | REYATAZ | CAPSULE | ATAZANAVIR SULFATE | Discontinued | — | RLD | |
| 021567-002 | REYATAZ | CAPSULE | ATAZANAVIR SULFATE | Discontinued | — | RLD | |
| 021567-003 | REYATAZ | CAPSULE | ATAZANAVIR SULFATE | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 021567-004 | REYATAZ | CAPSULE | ATAZANAVIR SULFATE | 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.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 49 | Labeling | Approved | December 5, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 48 | Labeling | Approved | November 7, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 47 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 14, 2023 | N/A |
| Supplement | 44 | Labeling | Approved | September 24, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 42 | Labeling | Approved | April 18, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 41 | Labeling | Approved | October 20, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 40 | Efficacy | Approved | May 23, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 39 | Labeling | Approved | September 15, 2016 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 38 | Efficacy | Approved | September 24, 2015 | Priority |
| Supplement | 37 | Labeling | Approved | March 27, 2015 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 36 | Labeling | Approved | February 26, 2015 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 35 | Efficacy | Approved | June 2, 2014 | Priority |
| Supplement | 34 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 26, 2014 | Priority |
| Supplement | 33 | Labeling | Approved | August 15, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 32 | Labeling | Approved | August 15, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 31 | Labeling | Approved | January 30, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 28 | Labeling | Approved | March 14, 2012 | Standard |
| Supplement | 27 | Labeling | Approved | February 17, 2012 | 901 Required |
| Supplement | 26 | Efficacy | Approved | October 17, 2011 | Standard |
| Supplement | 25 | Efficacy | Approved | February 4, 2011 | Priority |
| Supplement | 23 | Labeling | Approved | April 26, 2010 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 22 | Labeling | Approved | January 22, 2010 | Standard |
| Supplement | 19 | Efficacy | Approved | November 5, 2009 | Standard |
| Supplement | 17 | Efficacy | Approved | September 30, 2008 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 16 | Labeling | Approved | August 15, 2008 | Standard |
| Supplement | 15 | Efficacy | Approved | March 25, 2008 | Priority |
| Supplement | 18 | Labeling | Approved | February 20, 2008 | Standard |
| Supplement | 14 | Labeling | Approved | December 21, 2007 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Labeling | Approved | March 22, 2007 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 16, 2006 | N/A |
| Supplement | 11 | Labeling | Approved | August 9, 2006 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | August 9, 2006 | Standard |
| Supplement | 7 | Labeling | Approved | January 25, 2006 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Labeling | Approved | July 18, 2005 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | October 5, 2004 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Efficacy | Approved | July 6, 2004 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 1 | Labeling | Approved | March 16, 2004 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | June 20, 2003 | Priority |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · December 10, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · December 6, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · November 8, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · November 8, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · September 25, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · September 25, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · April 19, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · October 24, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · October 23, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · May 25, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · May 25, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · September 20, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · September 15, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · December 10, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · September 28, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · July 20, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · April 7, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · April 7, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · April 2, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · April 1, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · February 27, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · August 5, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · June 3, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · June 3, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · August 21, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · August 21, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · August 20, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · August 20, 2013
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20241205). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingContraindications (4) 12/2024
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE REYATAZ ® is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and in pediatric patients 3 months and older weighing at least 5 kg. Limitations of Use: • REYATAZ is not recommended for use in pediatric patients below the age of 3 months due to the risk of kernicterus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] . • Use of REYATAZ with ritonavir in treatment-experienced patients should be guided by the number of baseline primary protease inhibitor resistance substitutions [see Microbiology (12.4) ] . REYATAZ is a protease inhibitor indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and in pediatric patients 3 months and older weighing at least 5 kg. (1)
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Pretreatment testing: Renal laboratory testing should be performed in all patients prior to initiation of REYATAZ and continued during treatment with REYATAZ. Hepatic testing should be performed in patients with underlying liver disease prior to initiation of REYATAZ and continued during treatment with REYATAZ. (2.2) • Treatment-naive adults: REYATAZ 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily with food or REYATAZ 400 mg once daily with food. (2.3) • Treatment-experienced adults: REYATAZ 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily with food. (2.3) • Pediatric patients: REYATAZ capsule dosage is based on body weight not to exceed the adult dose and must be taken with food. (2.4) • REYATAZ oral powder: Must be taken with ritonavir and food and should not be used in pediatric patients who weigh less than 5 kg. (2.5) • Pregnancy: REYATAZ 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily with food, with dosing modifications for some concomitant medications. (2.6) • Dosing modifications: may be required for concomitant therapy ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 , 2.6) , renal impairment (2.7) , and hepatic impairment. (2.8) 2.1 Overview • REYATAZ capsules and oral powder must be taken with food. • Do not open the capsules. • The recommended oral dosage of REYATAZ depends on the treatment history of the patient and the use of other coadministered drugs. When coadministered with H 2 -receptor antagonists or proton-pump inhibitors, dose separation may be required [see Dosage and Administration (2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 , and 2.6 ) and Drug Interactions (7) ] . • REYATAZ capsules without ritonavir are not recommended for treatment-experienced adult or pediatric patients with prior virologic failure [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . • REYATAZ oral powder must be taken with ritonavir and is not recommended for use in children who weigh less than 5 kg [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . • Efficacy and safety of REYATAZ with ritonavir when ritonavir is administered in doses greater than 100 mg once daily have not been established. The use of higher ritonavir doses may alter the safety profile of atazanavir (cardiac effects, hyperbilirubinemia) and, therefore, is not recommended. Prescribers should consult the complete prescribing information for ritonavir when using ritonavir. 2.2 Testing Prior to Initiation and During Treatment with REYATAZ Renal laboratory testing should be performed in all patients prior to initiation of REYATAZ and continued during treatment with REYATAZ. Renal laboratory testing should include serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, and urinalysis with microscopic examination [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5 , 5.6) ] . Hepatic laboratory testing should be performed in patients with underlying liver disease prior to initiation of REYATAZ and continued during treatment with REYATAZ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . 2.3 Dosage of REYATAZ in Adult Patients Table 1 displays the recommended dosage of REYATAZ capsules in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced adults. Table 1 also displays recommended dosage of REYATAZ and ritonavir when given concomitantly with other antiretroviral drugs and H 2 -receptor antagonists (H2RA). Ritonavir is required with several REYATAZ dosage regimens (see the ritonavir complete prescribing information about the safe and effective use of ritonavir). The use of REYATAZ in treatment-experienced adult patients without ritonavir is not recommended. Table 1: Recommended REYATAZ and Ritonavir Dosage in Adults a,b a See Drug Interactions (7) for instructions concerning coadministration of acid-reducing medications (eg, H2RA or proton pump inhibitors [PPIs]), and other antiretroviral drugs (eg, efavirenz, tenofovir DF, and didanosine). b For adult patients who cannot swallow the capsules, REYATAZ oral powder is taken once daily with food at the same recommended adult dosage as the capsules along with ritonavir. REYATAZ Once Daily Dosage Ritonavir Once Daily Dosage Treatment-Naive Adult Patient …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS REYATAZ Capsules: • 200 mg capsule with blue cap and blue body, printed with white ink “BMS 200 mg” on the cap and with white ink “3631” on the body. • 300 mg capsule with red cap and blue body, printed with white ink “BMS 300 mg” on the cap and with white ink “3622” on the body. REYATAZ Oral Powder: • 50 mg of atazanavir as an oral powder in a packet. • Capsules: 200 mg, 300 mg. (3 , 16) • Oral powder: 50 mg packet. (3 , 16)
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS REYATAZ is contraindicated: • in patients with previously demonstrated clinically significant hypersensitivity (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, or toxic skin eruptions) to any of the components of REYATAZ capsules or REYATAZ oral powder [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . • when coadministered with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A or UGT1A1 for clearance, and for which elevated plasma concentrations of the interacting drugs are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events (see Table 6). • when coadministered with drugs that are strong inducers of CYP3A due to the potential for loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Coadministration is contraindicated with, but not limited to, the following drugs listed in Table 6: Table 6: Drugs Contraindicated with REYATAZ (Information in the table applies to REYATAZ with or without ritonavir, unless otherwise indicated) a See Drug Interactions, Table 16 (7) for parenterally administered midazolam. b See Drug Interactions, Table 16 (7) for sildenafil when dosed as VIAGRA ® for erectile dysfunction. Drug Class Drugs within class that are contraindicated with REYATAZ Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist Alfuzosin Anticonvulsants Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin Antiarrhythmics Amiodarone (with ritonavir), quinidine (with ritonavir) Antimycobacterials Rifampin Antineoplastics Apalutamide, encorafenib, irinotecan, ivosidenib Antipsychotics Lurasidone (with ritonavir), pimozide Benzodiazepines Orally administered midazolam a , triazolam Ergot Derivatives Dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI Motility Agent Cisapride Hepatitis C Direct-Acting Antivirals Elbasvir/grazoprevir; glecaprevir/pibrentasvir Herbal Products St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) Lipid-Modifying Agents: Lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitor Sildenafil b when dosed as REVATIO ® for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Protease Inhibitors Indinavir Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Nevirapine • In patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, or toxic skin eruptions) to any of the components of REYATAZ. (4) • Coadministration with drugs that are strong inducers of CYP3A, due to the potential for loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. ( 4 ) • Coadministration with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A or UGT1A1 for clearance, and for which elevated plasma concentrations of the interacting drugs are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Cardiac conduction abnormalities: PR interval prolongation may occur in some patients. ECG monitoring should be considered in patients with preexisting conduction system disease or when administered with other drugs that may prolong the PR interval. (5.1 , 7.3 , 12.2 , 17) • Severe Skin Reactions: Discontinue if severe rash develops. (5.2 , 17) • Hyperbilirubinemia: Most patients experience asymptomatic increases in indirect bilirubin, which is reversible upon discontinuation. Do not dose reduce. If a concomitant transaminase increase occurs, evaluate for alternative etiologies. (5.8) • Phenylketonuria: REYATAZ oral powder contains phenylalanine which can be harmful to patients with phenylketonuria. (5.3) • Hepatotoxicity: Patients with hepatitis B or C virus are at risk of increased transaminases or hepatic decompensation. Monitor hepatic laboratory tests prior to therapy and during treatment. (2.8 , 5.4 , 8.8) • Chronic kidney disease has been reported during postmarketing surveillance in patients with HIV-1 treated with atazanavir, with or without ritonavir. Consider alternatives in patients at high risk for renal disease or with preexisting renal disease. Monitor renal laboratory tests prior to therapy and during treatment. Consider discontinuation of REYATAZ in patients with progressive renal disease. (5.5) • Nephrolithiasis and cholelithiasis have been reported. Consider temporary interruption or discontinuation. (5.6) • The concomitant use of REYATAZ with ritonavir and certain other medications may result in known or potentially significant drug interactions. Consult the full prescribing information prior to and during treatment for potential drug interactions. (5.7 , 7.3) • Patients receiving REYATAZ may develop new onset or exacerbations of diabetes mellitus/hyperglycemia (5.9) , immune reconstitution syndrome (5.10) , and redistribution/accumulation of body fat. (5.11) • Hemophilia: Spontaneous bleeding may occur, and additional factor VIII may be required. (5.12) 5.1 Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities REYATAZ has been shown to prolong the PR interval of the electrocardiogram in some study participants. In healthy participants and in participants with HIV-1 treated with atazanavir, abnormalities in atrioventricular (AV) conduction were asymptomatic and generally limited to first-degree AV block. There have been reports of second-degree AV block and other conduction abnormalities [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) and Overdosage (10) ] . In clinical trials that included electrocardiograms, asymptomatic first-degree AV block was observed in 5.9% of atazanavir-treated participants (n=920), 5.2% of lopinavir/ritonavir-treated participants (n=252), 10.4% of nelfinavir-treated participants (n=48), and 3.0% of efavirenz-treated participants (n=329). In Study AI424-045, asymptomatic first-degree AV block was observed in 5% (6/118) of atazanavir with ritonavir-treated participants and 5% (6/116) of lopinavir/ritonavir-treated participants who had on-study electrocardiogram measurements. Because of limited clinical experience in those with preexisting conduction system disease (eg, marked first-degree AV block or second- or third-degree AV block), ECG monitoring should be considered in these patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . 5.2 Severe Skin Reactions In controlled clinical trials, rash (all grades, regardless of causality) occurred in approximately 20% of participants with HIV-1 treated with REYATAZ. The median time to onset of rash in clinical studies was 7.3 weeks and the median duration of rash was 1.4 weeks. Rashes were generally mild-to-moderate maculopapular skin eruptions. Treatment-emergent adverse reactions of moderate or severe rash (occurring at a rate of ≥2%) are presented for the individual clinical studies [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Dosing with REYATAZ was often continued without interruption in patients who developed rash. The discontinuation rate for rash in clinical tria …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • cardiac conduction abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • rash [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • hyperbilirubinemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • chronic kidney disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • nephrolithiasis and cholelithiasis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥2%) are nausea, jaundice/scleral icterus, rash, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, insomnia, peripheral neurologic symptoms, dizziness, myalgia, diarrhea, depression, and fever. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial 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 practice. Adverse Reactions in Treatment-Naive Adult Participants The safety profile of REYATAZ in treatment-naive adults is based on 1625 participants with HIV-1 in clinical trials. 536 participants received REYATAZ 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg and 1089 participants received REYATAZ 400 mg or higher (without ritonavir). The most common adverse reactions were nausea, jaundice/scleral icterus, and rash. Selected clinical adverse reactions of moderate or severe intensity reported in ≥ 2% of treatment-naive participants receiving combination therapy including REYATAZ 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg and REYATAZ 400 mg (without ritonavir) are presented in Tables 7 and 8, respectively. Table 7: Selected Adverse Reactions a of Moderate or Severe Intensity Reported in ≥2% of Adult Treatment-Naive Participants with HIV-1, b Study AI424-138 * None reported in this treatment arm. a Includes events of possible, probable, certain, or unknown relationship to treatment regimen. b Based on the regimen containing REYATAZ. c Median time on therapy. d Administered as a fixed-dose. e As a fixed-dose product: 300 mg tenofovir DF, 200 mg emtricitabine once daily. 96 weeks c REYATAZ 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg (once daily) and tenofovir DF/emtricitabine d (n=441) 96 weeks c lopinavir/ritonavir d 400 mg / 100 mg (twice daily) and tenofovir DF/emtricitabine e (n=437) Digestive System Nausea 4% 8% Jaundice/scleral icterus 5% * Diarrhea 2% 12% Skin and Appendages Rash 3% 2% Table 8: Selected Adverse Reactions a of Moderate or Severe Intensity Reported in ≥2% of Adult Treatment-Naive Participants with HIV-1, b Studies AI424-034, AI424-007, and AI424-008 * None reported in this treatment arm. a Includes events of possible, probable, certain, or unknown relationship to treatment regimen. b Based on regimens containing REYATAZ. c Median time on therapy. d Includes long-term follow-up. e As a fixed-dose product: 150 mg lamivudine/300 mg zidovudine twice daily. Study AI424-034 Studies AI424-007, -008 64 weeks c REYATAZ 400 mg (once daily) with lamivudine/ zidovudine e (n=404) 64 weeks c efavirenz 600 mg (once daily) with lamivudine/ zidovudine e (n=401) 120 weeks c,d REYATAZ 400 mg (once daily) with stavudine and lamivudine or didanosine (n=279) 73 weeks c,d nelfinavir 750 mg TID or 1250 mg BID with stavudine and lamivudine or didanosine (n=191) Body as a Whole Headache 6% 6% 1% 2% Digestive System Nausea 14% 12% 6% 4% Jaundice/scleral icterus 7% * 7% * Vomiting 4% 7% 3% 3% Abdominal pain 4% 4% 4% 2% Diarrhea 1% 2% 3% 16% Nervous System Insomnia 3% 3% 5 times ULN developed in 10% (6/60) of the participants administered REYATAZ with ritonavir and 8% (4/50) of the participants treated with lopinavir/ritonavir. AST levels >5 times ULN developed in 10% (6/60) of the participants administered REYATAZ with ritonavir and none (0/50) of the participants treated with lopinavir/ritonavir. In Study AI424-045, 20 participa …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Coadministration of REYATAZ can alter the concentration of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentration of atazanavir. The potential drug-drug interactions must be considered prior to and during therapy. (4 , 7 , 12.3) 7.1 Potential for REYATAZ to Affect Other Drugs Atazanavir is an inhibitor of CYP3A and UGT1A1. Coadministration of REYATAZ and drugs primarily metabolized by CYP3A or UGT1A1 may result in increased plasma concentrations of the other drug that could increase or prolong its therapeutic and adverse effects. Atazanavir is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8. Use of REYATAZ without ritonavir is not recommended when coadministered with drugs highly dependent on CYP2C8 with narrow therapeutic indices (eg, paclitaxel, repaglinide). When REYATAZ with ritonavir is coadministered with substrates of CYP2C8, clinically significant interactions are not expected [see Clinical Pharmacology, Table 22 (12.3) ] . The magnitude of CYP3A-mediated drug interactions on coadministered drug may change when REYATAZ is coadministered with ritonavir. See the complete prescribing information for ritonavir for information on drug interactions with ritonavir. 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect REYATAZ Atazanavir is a CYP3A4 substrate; therefore, drugs that induce CYP3A4 may decrease atazanavir plasma concentrations and reduce REYATAZ’s therapeutic effect ( see Table 16 ). Atazanavir solubility decreases as pH increases. Reduced plasma concentrations of atazanavir are expected if proton-pump inhibitors, antacids, buffered medications, or H 2 -receptor antagonists are administered with REYATAZ [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 and 2.6) ] . 7.3 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Table 16 provides dosing recommendations in adults as a result of drug interactions with REYATAZ. These recommendations are based on either drug interaction studies or predicted interactions due to the expected magnitude of interaction and potential for serious events or loss of efficacy. Table 16: Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions: Alteration in Dose or Regimen May Be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Studies a or Predicted Interactions (Information in the table applies to REYATAZ with or without ritonavir, unless otherwise indicated) Concomitant Drug Class: Specific Drugs Effect on Concentration of Atazanavir or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment a For magnitude of interactions see Clinical Pharmacology, Tables 21 and 22 (12.3) . b See Contraindications (4), Table 6 for orally administered midazolam. c In combination with atazanavir 300 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily. d In combination with atazanavir 400 mg once daily. HIV Antiviral Agents Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs): didanosine buffered formulations enteric coated (EC) capsules ↓ atazanavir ↓ didanosine It is recommended that REYATAZ be given (with food) 2 h before or 1 h after didanosine buffered formulations. Simultaneous administration of didanosine EC and REYATAZ with food results in a decrease in didanosine exposure. Thus, REYATAZ and didanosine EC should be administered at different times. Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors: tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (DF) ↓ atazanavir ↑ tenofovir When coadministered with tenofovir DF in adults, it is recommended that REYATAZ 300 mg be given with ritonavir 100 mg and tenofovir DF 300 mg (all as a single daily dose with food). The mechanism of this interaction is unknown. Higher tenofovir concentrations could potentiate tenofovir-associated adverse reactions, including renal disorders. Patients receiving REYATAZ and tenofovir DF should be monitored for tenofovir-associated adverse reactions. For pregnant patients taking REYATAZ with ritonavir and tenofovir DF, see Dosage and Administration (2.6) . Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs): efavirenz ↓ atazanavir In HIV-treatment-naive adult patients: If REYATAZ is combine …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: Available human and animal data suggest that atazanavir does not increase the risk of major birth defects overall compared to the background rate. (8.1) • Hepatitis B or C co-infection: Monitor liver enzymes. (5.4 , 6.1) • Renal impairment: REYATAZ is not recommended for use in treatment-experienced patients with end-stage renal disease managed with hemodialysis. (2.7 , 8.7) • Hepatic impairment: REYATAZ is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. REYATAZ with ritonavir is not recommended in patients with any degree of hepatic impairment. (2.8 , 8.8) 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in patients exposed to REYATAZ during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary Atazanavir has been evaluated in a limited number of women during pregnancy. Available human and animal data suggest that atazanavir does not increase the risk of major birth defects overall compared to the background rate [see Data ] . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. No treatment-related malformations were observed in rats and rabbits, for which the atazanavir exposures were 0.7-1.2 times of those at the human clinical dose (300 mg/day atazanavir boosted with 100 mg/day ritonavir). When atazanavir was administered to rats during pregnancy and throughout lactation, reversible neonatal growth retardation was observed [see Data ] . Clinical Considerations Dose Adjustments during Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period • REYATAZ must be administered with ritonavir in pregnant patients. • For pregnant patients, no dosage adjustment is required for REYATAZ with the following exceptions: • For treatment-experienced pregnant women during the second or third trimester, when REYATAZ is coadministered with either an H 2 -receptor antagonist or tenofovir DF, REYATAZ 400 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily is recommended. There are insufficient data to recommend a REYATAZ dose for use with both an H 2 -receptor antagonist and tenofovir DF in treatment-experienced pregnant patients. • No dosage adjustment is required for postpartum patients. However, patients should be closely monitored for adverse events because atazanavir exposures could be higher during the first 2 months after delivery [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Maternal Adverse Reactions Cases of lactic acidosis syndrome, sometimes fatal, and symptomatic hyperlactatemia have occurred in pregnant women using REYATAZ in combination with nucleoside analogues, which are associated with an increased risk of lactic acidosis syndrome. Hyperbilirubinemia occurs frequently in patients who take REYATAZ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] , including those who are pregnant [see Data ] . Advise pregnant women of the potential risks of lactic acidosis syndrome and hyperbilirubinemia. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions All infants, including neonates exposed to REYATAZ in utero , should be monitored for the development of severe hyperbilirubinemia during the first few days of life [see Data ] . Data Human Data In Study AI424-182, REYATAZ with ritonavir (300/100 mg or 400/100 mg) coadministered with lamivudine/zidovudine (150 mg/ 300 mg, as fixed-dose product) was administered to 41 pregnant women with HIV-1, during the second or third trimester. Among the 39 women who completed the study, 38 women achieved an HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL at time of delivery. Six of 20 (30%) women on REYATAZ with ritonavir 300/100 mg and 13 of 21 (62%) women on REYATAZ with ritonavir 400/100 mg experienced hyperbilirubinemia (total bilirubin greater than or equal to 2.6 times ULN). There were no cases of lactic acidosis obse …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Atazanavir is an HIV-1 antiretroviral drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient in REYATAZ capsules and oral powder is atazanavir sulfate, which is an HIV-1 protease inhibitor. The chemical name for atazanavir sulfate is (3 S ,8 S ,9 S ,12 S )-3,12-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-8-hydroxy-4,11-dioxo-9-(phenylmethyl)-6-[[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]methyl]-2,5,6,10,13-pentaazatetradecanedioic acid dimethyl ester, sulfate (1:1). Its molecular formula is C 38 H 52 N 6 O 7 •H 2 SO 4 , which corresponds to a molecular weight of 802.9 (sulfuric acid salt). The free base molecular weight is 704.9. Atazanavir sulfate has the following structural formula: Atazanavir sulfate is a white to pale-yellow crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in water (4-5 mg/mL, free base equivalent) with the pH of a saturated solution in water being about 1.9 at 24 ± 3°C. REYATAZ Capsules are available for oral administration in strengths of 200 mg or 300 mg of atazanavir, which are equivalent to 227.8 mg or 341.69 mg of atazanavir sulfate, respectively. The capsules also contain the following inactive ingredients: crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shells contain the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, FD&C Blue No. 2, titanium dioxide, black iron oxide, red iron oxide, and yellow iron oxide. The capsules are printed with ink containing shellac, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 2, isopropyl alcohol, ammonium hydroxide, propylene glycol, n-butyl alcohol, simethicone, and dehydrated alcohol. REYATAZ oral powder comes in a packet containing 50 mg of atazanavir equivalent to 56.9 mg of atazanavir sulfate in 1.5 g of powder. The powder is off-white to pale yellow and contains the following inactive ingredients: aspartame, sucrose, and orange-vanilla flavor. Reyataz Chemic Structure
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE Human experience of acute overdose with REYATAZ is limited. Single doses up to 1200 mg (three times the 400 mg maximum recommended dose) have been taken by healthy participants without symptomatic untoward effects. A single self-administered overdose of 29.2 g of REYATAZ in a patient with HIV-1 (73 times the 400-mg recommended dose) was associated with asymptomatic bifascicular block and PR interval prolongation. These events resolved spontaneously. At REYATAZ doses resulting in high atazanavir exposures, jaundice due to indirect (unconjugated) hyperbilirubinemia (without associated liver function test changes) or PR interval prolongation may be observed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.8) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Treatment of overdosage with REYATAZ should consist of general supportive measures, including monitoring of vital signs and ECG, and observations of the patient’s clinical status. If indicated, elimination of unabsorbed atazanavir should be achieved by emesis or gastric lavage. Administration of activated charcoal may also be used to aid removal of unabsorbed drug. There is no specific antidote for overdose with REYATAZ. Since atazanavir is extensively metabolized by the liver and is highly protein bound, dialysis is unlikely to be beneficial in significant removal of this medicine.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING REYATAZ Capsules REYATAZ ® (atazanavir) capsules are available in the following strengths and configurations of plastic bottles with child-resistant closures. * 200 mg atazanavir equivalent to 227.8 mg atazanavir sulfate. 300 mg atazanavir equivalent to 341.69 mg atazanavir sulfate. Product Strength* Capsule Shell Color (cap/body) Markings on Capsule (ink color) Capsules per Bottle NDC Number cap body 200 mg blue/blue BMS 200 mg (white) 3631 (white) 60 0003-3631-12 300 mg red/blue BMS 300 mg (white) 3622 (white) 30 0003-3622-12 Keep capsules in a tightly closed container. Store REYATAZ capsules at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. REYATAZ Oral Powder REYATAZ oral powder is an orange-vanilla flavored powder, packed in child-resistant packets. Each packet contains 50 mg of atazanavir equivalent to 56.9 mg of atazanavir sulfate in 1.5 g of powder. REYATAZ oral powder is supplied in cartons (NDC 0003-3638-10) of 30 packets each. [See Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. Store REYATAZ oral powder at a temperature of 68°F to 86°F (20°C to 30°C). Store REYATAZ oral powder in the original packet. Do not open until ready to use. After REYATAZ oral powder is mixed with food or liquid, it may be kept at a temperature 68°F to 86°F (20°C to 30°C) for up to 1 hour. Take REYATAZ oral powder within 1 hour after mixing with food or liquid.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: ATAZANAVIR SULFATE. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0003-3622-12 | 0003-3622 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 30 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0003-3622-12) | June 24, 2003 |
| 0003-3631-12 | 0003-3631 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 60 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0003-3631-12) | June 24, 2003 |
| 0003-3622 | 0003-3622 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | — | June 24, 2003 |
| 0003-3631 | 0003-3631 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | — | June 24, 2003 |
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| 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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