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OLYSIO
Overview
What is OLYSIO?
OLYSIO (simeprevir) is an inhibitor of the HCV NS3/4A protease.
The chemical name for simeprevir is (2,3a,10,11a,12a,14a)--(cyclopropylsulfonyl)-2-[[2-(4-isopropyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-7-methoxy-8-methyl-4-quinolinyl]oxy]-5-methyl-4,14-dioxo-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,8,9,11a,12,13,14,14a-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[]cyclopropa[][1,6]diazacyclotetradecine-12a(1)-carboxamide. Its molecular formula is CHNOS and its molecular weight is 749.94. Simeprevir has the following structural formula:
Simeprevir drug substance is a white to almost white powder. Simeprevir is practically insoluble in water over a wide pH range. It is practically insoluble in propylene glycol, very slightly soluble in ethanol, and slightly soluble in acetone. It is soluble in dichloromethane and freely soluble in some organic solvents (e.g., tetrahydrofuran and N,N-dimethylformamide).
OLYSIO (simeprevir) for oral administration is available as 150 mg strength hard gelatin capsules. Each capsule contains 154.4 mg of simeprevir sodium salt, which is equivalent to 150 mg of simeprevir. OLYSIO (simeprevir) capsules contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and sodium lauryl sulphate. The white capsule contains gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171) and is printed with ink containing iron oxide black (E172) and shellac (E904).
What does OLYSIO look like?
What are the available doses of OLYSIO?
Capsules: 150 mg ()
What should I talk to my health care provider before I take OLYSIO?
How should I use OLYSIO?
OLYSIO is indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection :
Testing Prior to the Initiation of Therapy:
Recommended dosage: One 150 mg capsule taken once daily with food. ()
What interacts with OLYSIO?
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What are the warnings of OLYSIO?
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What are the precautions of OLYSIO?
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What are the side effects of OLYSIO?
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What should I look out for while using OLYSIO?
Because OLYSIO is used only in combination with other antiviral drugs (including Peg-IFN-alfa and RBV) for the treatment of chronic HCV infection, the contraindications to other drugs also apply to the combination regimen. Refer to the respective prescribing information for a list of contraindications.
Test all patients for evidence of current or prior hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection before initiating treatment with OLYSIO. HBV reactivation has been reported in HCV/HBV coinfected patients who were undergoing or had completed treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals and were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy. Some cases have resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Monitor HCV/HBV coinfected patients for hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV treatment and post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated.
What might happen if I take too much OLYSIO?
Human experience of overdose with OLYSIO is limited. There is no specific antidote for overdose with OLYSIO. In the event of an overdose, the patient's clinical status should be observed and the usual supportive measures employed.
Simeprevir is highly protein-bound; therefore, dialysis is unlikely to result in significant removal of simeprevir .
How should I store and handle OLYSIO?
Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP].OLYSIO 150 mg capsules are white, marked with "TMC435 150" in black ink. The capsules are packaged into a bottle containing 28 capsules (NDC 59676-225-28).
Clinical Information
Chemical Structure
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Simeprevir is a direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agent against the hepatitis C virus .
Non-Clinical Toxicology
Because OLYSIO is used only in combination with other antiviral drugs (including Peg-IFN-alfa and RBV) for the treatment of chronic HCV infection, the contraindications to other drugs also apply to the combination regimen. Refer to the respective prescribing information for a list of contraindications.Test all patients for evidence of current or prior hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection before initiating treatment with OLYSIO. HBV reactivation has been reported in HCV/HBV coinfected patients who were undergoing or had completed treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals and were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy. Some cases have resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Monitor HCV/HBV coinfected patients for hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV treatment and post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated.
Caution should be exercised when propranolol is administered with drugs that have an effect on CYP2D6, 1A2, or 2C19 metabolic pathways. Coadministration of such drugs with propranolol may lead to clinically relevant drug interactions and changes on its efficacy and/or toxicity (see in ).
Propafenone has negative inotropic and beta-blocking properties that can be additive to those of propranolol.
Quinidine increases the concentration of propranolol and produces greater degrees of clinical beta-blockade and may cause postural hypotension.
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent with negative chronotropic properties that may be additive to those seen with β-blockers such as propranolol.
The clearance of lidocaine is reduced with administration of propranolol. Lidocaine toxicity has been reported following coadministration with propranolol.
Caution should be exercised when administering propranolol with drugs that slow A-V nodal conduction, e.g. digitalis, lidocaine and calcium channel blockers.
Digitalis Glycosides
Calcium Channel Blockers
There have been reports of significant bradycardia, heart failure, and cardiovascular collapse with concurrent use of verapamil and beta-blockers.
Coadministration of propranolol and diltiazem in patients with cardiac disease has been associated with bradycardia, hypotension, high-degree heart block, and heart failure.
ACE Inhibitors
The antihypertensive effects of clonidine may be antagonized by beta-blockers. Propranolol should be administered cautiously to patients withdrawing from clonidine.
Alpha Blockers
Postural hypotension has been reported in patients taking both beta-blockers and terazosin or doxazosin.
Reserpine
Isoproterenol and Dobutamine
Administration of indomethacin with propranolol may reduce the efficacy of propranolol in reducing blood pressure and heart rate.
Antidepressants
Anesthetic Agents
Warfarin
Neuroleptic Drugs
Thyroxine
Alcohol
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation has been reported in HCV/HBV coinfected patients who were undergoing or had completed treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals, and who were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy. Some cases have resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Cases have been reported in patients who are HBsAg positive and also in patients with serologic evidence of resolved HBV infection (i.e., HBsAg negative and anti-HBc positive). HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients receiving certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; the risk of HBV reactivation associated with treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals may be increased in these patients.
HBV reactivation is characterized as an abrupt increase in HBV replication manifesting as a rapid increase in serum HBV DNA level. In patients with resolved HBV infection, reappearance of HBsAg can occur. Reactivation of HBV replication may be accompanied by hepatitis, i.e., increases in aminotransferase levels and, in severe cases, increases in bilirubin levels, liver failure, and death can occur.
Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc before initiating HCV treatment with OLYSIO. In patients with serologic evidence of HBV infection, monitor for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV treatment with OLYSIO and during post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated.
Because OLYSIO is administered in combination with other antiviral drugs, refer to the prescribing information of the antiviral drugs used in combination with OLYSIO for a description of adverse reactions associated with their use.
The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are described below and in other sections of the labeling:
Reference
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