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Maralixibat

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Action class
Ileal Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitor
Mechanism
Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide 2B1 Inhibitors
Habit forming
No
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Brand names

Livmarli

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9.5 MG/ML · Oral Solution19 MG/ML · Oral Solution10 MG · Oral Tablet20 MG · Oral Tablet30 MG · Oral Tablet15 MG · Oral Tablet

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Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LIVMARLI is an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor indicated for: • the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). ( 1.1 ) • the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). ( 1.2 ) o Limitations of Use: LIVMARLI is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein. ( 14.2 ) 1.1 Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients with Alagille Syndrome LIVMARLI ® is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). 1.2 Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis LIVMARLI is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). Limitations of Use: LIVMARLI is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] .
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Maralixibat is a reversible inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT). It decreases the reabsorption of bile acids (primarily the salt forms) from the terminal ileum . Pruritus is a common symptom in patients with ALGS or PFIC and the pathophysiology of pruritus in patients with ALGS or PFIC is not completely understood. Although the complete mechanism by which maralixibat improves pruritus in ALGS or PFIC patients is unknown, it may involve inhibition of the IBAT, which results in decreased reuptake of bile salts, as observed by a decrease in serum bile acids [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] .
How to use / dosing
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 9.5 mg/mL for treatment of ALGS. ( 2.1 ) • Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 19 mg/mL for treatment of PFIC. ( 2.1 ) • LIVMARLI Tablets can be used for treatment of both ALGS and PFIC in patients weighing 25 kg and above who can swallow tablets. ( 2.1 ) ALGS: ○ The recommended dosage is 380 mcg/kg once daily, taken 30 minutes before a meal in the morning. ○ Starting dose is 190 mcg/kg orally once daily,and should be increased to 380 mcg/kg daily after one week, as tolerated and not to exceed a maximum daily dose of 28.5 mg per day for the oral solution and 30 mg per day for the tablets. ( 2.2 ) PFIC: ○ The recommended dosage is 570 mcg/kg twice daily before a meal. ○ Starting dose is 285 mcg/kg orally once daily in the morning and should be increased to 285 mcg/kg twice daily, 428 mcg/kg twice daily, and then to 570 mcg/kg twice daily, as tolerated and not to exceed a maximum daily dose of 38 mg per day for the oral solution and 40 mg per day for the tablets. ( 2.3 ) • See full prescribing information for additional dosage details for LIVMARLI oral solution and tablet formulations. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) 2.1 Important Administration Information • Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 9.5 mg/mL for treatment of ALGS. • Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 19 mg/mL for treatment of PFIC. • The two strengths of LIVMARLI Oral Solution, 9.5 mg/mL and 19 mg/mL, should not be substituted for one another when treating PFIC patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. • LIVMARLI tablets can be used for treatment of both ALGS and PFIC in patients weighing 25 kg and above who can swallow tablets. Select LIVMARLI Oral Solution or LIVMARLI Tablets based on the patient's weight and ability to swallow tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3 )]. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Alagille Syndrome Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 9.5 mg/ mL or LIVMARLI Tablets for the treatment of ALGS . The recommended dosage is 380 mcg/kg once daily, taken 30 minutes before a meal in the morning. Start dosing at 190 mcg/kg administered orally once daily; after one week, increase to 380 mcg/kg once daily, as tolerated. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 28.5 mg (3 mL) per day for LIVMARLI Oral solution and 30 mg per day for LIVMARLI tablets. Refer to the dosage by weight guidelines presented in Table 1 for LIVMARLI Oral Solution and Table 2 for LIVMARLI tablets. Table 1: 9.5 mg/mL LIVMARLI Oral Solution for Patients with ALGS: Volume per Dose (mL) by Weight Patient Weight (kg) Days 1-7 (190 mcg/kg once daily) Beginning Day 8 (380 mcg/kg once daily) 9.5 mg/mL Solution (for ALGS) Volume per Dose (mL) 5 to 6 0.1 0.2 7 to 9 0.15 0.3 10 to 12 0.2 0.45 13 to 15 0.3 0.6 16 to 19 0.35 0.7 20 to 24 0.45 0.9 25 to 29 0.5 1 30 to 34 0.6 1.25 35 to 39 0.7 1.5 40 to 49 0.9 1.75 50 to 59 1 2.25 60 to 69 1.25 2.5 70 or higher 1.5 3 Table 2: LIVMARLI Tablets for Patients with ALGS: Dosage by Weight* *Select the appropriate product based on the patient's weight and ability to swallow tablets. Patient Weight (kg) Days 1 to 7 (190 mcg/kg QD) Beginning Day 8 (380 mcg/kg QD) Less than 25 Use Oral Solution Use Oral Solution 25 to 32 10 mg 33 to 43 15 mg 44 to 65 10 mg 20 mg 66 or higher 15 mg 30 mg 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 19 mg/mL or LIVMARLI Tablets for the treatment of PFIC . The two strengths of LIVMARLI, 9.5 mg/mL and 19 mg/mL, should not be substituted for one another when treating PFIC patients. Special attention should be given to the accurate calculation of the dose volume of LIVMARLI. This is especially important for pediatric patients less than 5 years old as LIVMARLI oral solution contains the excipient propylene glycol (364.5 mg/mL) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Overdosage (10) ]. The recommended dosage is 570 mcg/kg twice daily 30 minutes before a meal. The starting dose is 285 mcg/kg orally once daily in the morning, and should be increased to 285 mcg/kg t
Side effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Fat Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥5%) are: • ALGS: diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fat-soluble vitamin deficiency, liver test abnormalities, and bone fractures. ( 6.1 ) • PFIC: diarrhea, fat soluble vitamin deficiency, abdominal pain, liver test abnormalities, hematochezia, and bone fractures. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mirum Pharmaceuticals at 1-855-MRM-4YOU 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 practice. ALGS: In the Alagille syndrome clinical development program, which includes five clinical studies comprising 86 patients, patients received doses of LIVMARLI up to 760 mcg/kg per day with a median duration of exposure of 32.3 months (range: 0.03 – 60.9 months). In Trial 1, the 4-week placebo control period occurred after 18 weeks of LIVMARLI treatment. In two supportive studies that included long-term open‑label extensions, only 13 weeks of placebo-controlled treatment occurred which evaluated doses lower than 380 mcg/kg/day. The majority of LIVMARLI exposure in the development program occurred without a placebo control in open-label trial extensions. The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) for ALGS patients treated with LIVMARLI are presented in Table 5 below. Treatment interruptions or dose reductions occurred in 5 (6%) patients due to diarrhea, abdominal pain, or vomiting. Table 5: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 5% of Patients Treated with LIVMARLI in the ALGS Clinical Development Program *Terms were defined as: Fat-Soluble Vitamin deficiency includes: A, D, E, or K deficiency, or INR increase Abdominal Pain includes : abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper Transaminases increased includes : ALT abnormal, ALT increased, AST abnormal, AST increased Bone Fracture includes: tibia fracture, rib fracture, hand fracture, humerus fracture, pathological fracture, forearm fracture, clavicle fracture 1 Exposure adjusted incidence rate for each adverse reaction type was calculated using the first occurrence of this adverse reaction per patient LIVMARLI (n=86) Adverse Reaction Any Grade n (%) Number of events per 100 person‑years 1 Diarrhea 48 (55.8%) 41.6 Abdominal pain* 46 (53.5%) 38.6 Vomiting 35 (40.7%) 19.8 Nausea 7 (8.1%) 2.9 Fat-Soluble Vitamin deficiency* 22 (25.6%) 11.1 Transaminases increased (ALT, AST)* 16 (18.6%) 6.9 Bone Fractures* 8 (9.3%) 3.3 Liver Test Abnormalities Increase in Transaminases In a pooled analysis of patients with ALGS (N=86) administered LIVMARLI, increases in hepatic transaminases (ALT) were observed. Seven (8.1%) patients discontinued LIVMARLI due to ALT increases. Three (3.5%) patients had a decrease in dose or interruption of LIVMARLI in response to ALT increases. In the majority of cases, the elevations resolved or improved after discontinuation or dose modification of LIVMARLI. In some cases, the elevations resolved or improved without change in LIVMARLI dosing. Increases to more than three times baseline in ALT occurred in 26% of patients treated with LIVMARLI and increases to more than five times baseline occurred in 3%. AST increases to more than three times baseline occurred in 16% of patients treated with LIVMARLI, and an increase to more than five times baseline occurred in one patient. Elevations in transaminases were asymptomatic and not associated with bilirubin elevations or other labora

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyUnsafe
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Maternal use at the recommended clinical dose of LIVMARLI is not expected to result in measurable fetal exposure because systemic absorption following oral administration is low [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Maralixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Considerations ] . In animal reproduction studies, no developmental effects were observed (see Data ) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects for ALGS is higher than the general population because ALGS is an autosomal dominant condition. The background risk of miscarriage for ALGS is unknown. The background risk of birth defects and miscarriage for PFIC 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. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Maralixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (FSV). Monitor for FSV deficiency and supplement as needed. Increased supplementation of FSVs may be needed during pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Data Animal Data No effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in pregnant rats treated orally with up to 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 3300 to 12000 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC [area under the plasma concentration-time curve]) or in pregnant rabbits treated orally with up to 250 mg/kg/day (approximately 1200 to 4700 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC) during the period of organogenesis. No effects on postnatal development were observed in a pre- and postnatal development study, in which female rats were treated orally with up to 750 mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation. Maternal systemic exposure to maralixibat at the maximum dose tested was approximately 2500 to 9400 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…treated orally with up to 750 mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverCaution
…Hepatotoxicity: Obtain baseline liver tests and monitor patients frequently for the first 6 to 8 months after starting therapy, and as clinically indicated thereafter during treatment.…
Warnings & precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hepatotoxicity: Obtain baseline liver tests and monitor patients frequently for the first 6 to 8 months after starting therapy, and as clinically indicated thereafter during treatment. If liver test abnormalities or signs of clinical hepatitis occur, consider dose reduction or treatment interruption. For persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities relative to baseline, discontinue LIVMARLI. Monitor patients with compensated cirrhosis frequently. Permanently discontinue LIVMARLI if hepatic decompensation event occurs. ( 5.1 ) • Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions: Consider reducing the dosage or interrupting LIVMARLI treatment if a patient experiences persistent diarrhea or abdominal pain, or has diarrhea with bloody stool, vomiting, dehydration requiring treatment, or fever. Consider stopping LIVMARLI treatment if diarrhea or abdominal pain persists and no alternate etiology is identified. ( 5.2 ) • Fat-Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency: Obtain baseline levels and monitor during treatment. Supplement if deficiency is observed. If FSV deficiency persists or worsens despite FSV supplementation, consider discontinuing LIVMARLI treatment. ( 5.3 ) o Fracture: Consider interrupting LIVMARLI treatment and supplement with FSV. LIVMARLI can be restarted once FSV deficiency is corrected and maintained at corrected levels. o Bleeding: Interrupt treatment with LIVMARLI. Treatment can be restarted if the FSV deficiency is corrected and bleeding has resolved. • Risk of Propylene Glycol Toxicity (Pediatric Patients Less Than 5 years of Age): Total daily intake of propylene glycol should be considered for managing the risk of propylene glycol toxicity. Monitor patients for signs of propylene glycol toxicity. Discontinue if toxicity is suspected. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Hepatotoxicity LIVMARLI treatment is associated with a potential for drug-induced liver injury. In the PFIC trial, treatment-emergent hepatic decompensation events and elevations of liver tests or worsening of liver tests occurred. Two patients experienced drug-induced liver injury (DILI) attributable to LIVMARLI. Two additional patients experienced DILI in the open-label extension portion of the trial. Of these four patients, one patient required liver transplant and another patient died. In the ALGS trial, treatment-emergent elevations of liver tests or worsening of liver tests occurred. Most abnormalities included elevations in ALT, AST, and/or TB/DB. One patient whose TB was elevated at baseline discontinued LIVMARLI after 28 weeks due to increased TB above baseline. Four patients had ALT increases that led to dose modification (n=1), dose interruption (n=2), or permanent discontinuation (n=2) of LIVMARLI during the long-term, open-label extension period [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Obtain baseline liver tests because some ALGS and PFIC patients have abnormal liver tests at baseline. Monitor patients frequently for the first 6 to 8 months after starting therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter during treatment with LIVMARLI. Monitor for elevations in liver tests, for the development of liver-related adverse reactions, and for physical signs of hepatic decompensation. If liver test abnormalities or signs of clinical hepatitis occur in the absence of other causes, consider dose reduction or treatment interruption. Permanently discontinue LIVMARLI if a patient experiences the following: • persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities, or • upon rechallenge, signs and symptoms consistent with clinical hepatitis, or • a hepatic decompensation event. The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI have not been established in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Monitor patients with compensated cirrhosis frequently and discontinue LIVMARLI if hepatic decompensation occurs. LIVMARLI is contraindicated in patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events [see Contraindications (4) ] . 5.2 Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions Diarrhea and abdomina
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS LIVMARLI is contraindicated in patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy). ( 4 )

Pediatric use

8.4 Pediatric Use ALGS The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome have been established in pediatric patients aged 3 months of age and older. Use of LIVMARLI in this population is supported by evidence from a study of patients 1 to 15 years of age (N=31) that included 18 weeks of open-label treatment followed by a 4 week placebo-controlled randomized withdrawal period and a subsequent 26-week open-label treatment period. Additional safety information was obtained from four studies in patients up to 21 years of age (N=55) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Use of LIVMARLI in patients 3 to <12 months of age is supported by an open-label, multicenter study of LIVMARLI which showed a similar safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile to patients with ALGS > 12 months of age. The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI have not been established in patients with ALGS less than 3 months of age. PFIC The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in PFIC have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 months of age and older. Use of LIVMARLI in this population is supported by evidence from Trial 2 in patients 1 to <18 years of age that included 26 weeks of placebo-controlled safety and efficacy data [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The 19 mg/mL formulation of LIVMARLI should be used in patients with PFIC in order to minimize exposure to excipients, including propylene glycol. Patients less than 5 years of age are at highest risk for propylene glycol toxicity. The total daily intake of propylene glycol from all sources should be considered for managing the risk of propylene glycol toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI have not been established in patients with PFIC younger than 12 months of age.

⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.

Interactions (label text — not an interaction checker)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Bile Acid Sequestrants: Modify LIVMARLI administration schedule. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on LIVMARLI Bile Acid Binding Resins Bile acid binding resins may bind to maralixibat in the gut. Administer LIVMARLI at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after administration of bile acid binding resins (e.g., cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol). 7.2 Effects of LIVMARLI on Other Drugs OATP2B1 substrates Maralixibat is an OATP2B1 inhibitor based on in vitro studies. A decrease in the oral absorption of OATP2B1 substrates (e.g., statins) due to OATP2B1 inhibition in the GI tract cannot be ruled out. Consider monitoring the drug effects of OATP2B1 substrates (e.g. statins) as needed [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Overdose
10 OVERDOSAGE Single doses of maralixibat up to 500 mg, approximately 18-fold higher than the recommended dose, have been administered in healthy adults and were tolerated without a meaningful increase in adverse effects when compared to lower doses. If an overdose occurs, discontinue LIVMARLI, monitor the patient for any signs and symptoms and institute general supportive measures if needed. LIVMARLI contains propylene glycol as an excipient. In cases of suspected overdose, monitor for signs of propylene glycol toxicity, including hemolysis, hyperosmolarity with anion gap metabolic acidosis, acute kidney injury, and CNS toxicity. Discontinue LIVMARLI if propylene glycol toxicity is suspected.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

12 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

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