MYFEMBREE is a brand name for Relugolix, supplied as a tablet. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: MYFEMBREE (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate tablets) is indicated in premenopausal women for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids and for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. 1.1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years): No data are…
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1 Pregnant Women and 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS). • Limitations of Use: Use of MYFEMBREE should be limited to 24 months due to the risk of continued bone loss which may not be reversible (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). • Concomitant medications: Avoid concomitant use of MYFEMBREE with oral P-gp inhibitors.
4 Drug-Drug Interactions). 3 Pharmacokinetics). • It is recommended that the administration of MYFEMBREE be initiated as early as possible after the onset of menses but no later than 5 days after menses has started. If MYFEMBREE is initiated later in the menstrual cycle, irregular and/or heavy bleeding may initially occur.
1 Pediatrics). 2 Geriatrics). 4 Administration MYFEMBREE is to be taken at approximately the same time each day, with or without food. 3 Pharmacokinetics). Serious Warnings and Precautions • Estrogen and progestin combination products, including MYFEMBREE, increase the risk of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders including pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke and myocardial infarction (MI), especially in women at increased risk for these events (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
• MYFEMBREE is contraindicated in women with current or a history of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders and in women at increased risk for these events, including women over 35 years of age who smoke or women with uncontrolled hypertension (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS).
5 Missed Dose If a dose is missed, treatment must be taken as soon as possible the same day and then continue the next day at the usual time.
). In Phase 3 placebo-controlled clinical trials in women with heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids, more women experienced mild to moderate alopecia, hair loss, and hair thinning with MYFEMBREE compared to placebo.
For one MYFEMBREE-treated woman in the extension trials, For management of a suspected drug overdose, contact your regional poison control centre. Product Monograph MYFEMBREE (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate tablets) Page 7 of 43 alopecia was a reason for discontinuing treatment.
The majority of affected women completed the study with reported hair loss ongoing. Whether the hair loss is reversible is unknown. There was no increase in alopecia, hair loss, and hair thinning observed among women with endometriosis-associated pain treated with MYFEMBREE as compared to placebo in the Phase 3 placebo-controlled clinical trials.
However, for three MYFEMBREE-treated women in the extension trial of endometriosis, alopecia was a reason for discontinuing treatment. Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism MYFEMBREE may decrease glucose tolerance and result in increased blood glucose concentrations.
More frequent monitoring in MYFEMBREE-treated women with prediabetes and diabetes may be necessary. Use of MYFEMBREE is associated with increases in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) [see 8 Adverse Reactions].
Monitor lipid levels and consider discontinuing MYFEMBREE if hypercholesterolemia or hypertriglyceridemia worsens. In women with pre-existing hypertriglyceridemia, estrogen therapy may be associated with elevations in triglycerides levels leading to pancreatitis.
, breast cancer and endometrial cancer) and in women at increased risk for hormone-sensitive malignancies (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS). Discontinue MYFEMBREE if a hormone-sensitive malignancy is diagnosed. Surveillance measures in accordance with standard of care, such as breast examinations and mammography are recommended.
). g. myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular accident, ischemic heart disease). • have inherited or acquired hypercoagulopathies. • have uncontrolled hypertension. • have headaches with focal neurological symptoms or migraine headaches with aura if over 35 years of age.
• smoke if over 35 years of age. 1 Pregnant Women). • use hormonal contraceptives concomitantly. • are known to have osteoporosis. • have known, suspected, or history of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive endometrial cancer), or with increased risk for hormone-sensitive malignancies (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
• have presence or history of liver tumours (benign or malignant), liver dysfunction, or liver disease as long as liver function values have not returned to normal (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). • have genital bleeding of unknown aetiology.
• partial or complete loss of vision from ophthalmic vascular disease. • endometrial hyperplasia. Product Monograph MYFEMBREE (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate tablets) Page 5 of 43 • are hypersensitive to this drug or to any ingredient in the formulation, including any non-medicinal ingredient, or component of the container.
For a complete listing (see 6 DOSAGE FORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING). 1 Pregnant Women and 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS). • Limitations of Use: Use of MYFEMBREE should be limited to 24 months due to the risk of continued bone loss which may not be reversible (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
• Concomitant medications: Avoid concomitant use of MYFEMBREE with oral P-gp inhibitors. 4 Drug-Drug Interactions). 3 Pharmacokinetics). • It is recommended that the administration of MYFEMBREE be initiated as early as possible after the onset of menses but no later than 5 days after menses has started.
If MYFEMBREE is initiated later in the menstrual cycle, irregular and/or heavy bleeding may initially occur. 1 Pediatrics). 2 Geriatrics). 4 Administration MYFEMBREE is to be taken at approximately the same time each day, with or without food.
g. deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). g. myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular accident, ischemic heart disease). • have inherited or acquired hypercoagulopathies.
• have uncontrolled hypertension. • have headaches with focal neurological symptoms or migraine headaches with aura if over 35 years of age. • smoke if over 35 years of age. 1 Pregnant Women). • use hormonal contraceptives concomitantly.
• are known to have osteoporosis. • have known, suspected, or history of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive endometrial cancer), or with increased risk for hormone-sensitive malignancies (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). • have presence or history of liver tumours (benign or malignant), liver dysfunction, or liver disease as long as liver function values have not returned to normal (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
• have genital bleeding of unknown aetiology. • partial or complete loss of vision from ophthalmic vascular disease. • endometrial hyperplasia. Product Monograph MYFEMBREE (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate tablets) Page 5 of 43 • are hypersensitive to this drug or to any ingredient in the formulation, including any non-medicinal ingredient, or component of the container.
For a complete listing (see 6 DOSAGE FORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING).
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The use of estrogen alone or estrogen plus progestin has been reported to result in an increase in abnormal mammograms requiring further evaluation. Cardiovascular Thromboembolic Disorders and Vascular Events MYFEMBREE is contraindicated in women with current or history of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders and in women at increased risk for these events (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Discontinue MYFEMBREE immediately if an arterial or venous thrombotic, cardiovascular, or cerebrovascular event occurs or is suspected. Discontinue MYFEMBREE at least 4 to 6 weeks before surgery of the type associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, or during periods of prolonged immobilization, if feasible.
Discontinue MYFEMBREE immediately if there is sudden unexplained partial or complete loss of vision, proptosis, diplopia, papilledema, or retinal vascular lesions and evaluate for retinal vein thrombosis as these have been reported in patients receiving estrogens and progestins.
Estrogen and progestin combinations, including the estradiol/norethindrone acetate component of MYFEMBREE, increase the risk of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders, including pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction, especially in women at high risk for these events.
The risk of venous thromboembolic complications in women using a product with an estrogen and progestogen may increase substantially in a woman with additional risk factors, particularly if there are multiple risk factors. Generally recognized risk factors for thrombotic/thromboembolic events include Product Monograph MYFEMBREE (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate tablets) Page 8 of 43 older age (> 35 years), smoking, obesity, hypertension, personal history or family history, and other medical conditions associated with adverse vascular events (eg, diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation, dyslipidemia) and should be managed appropriately.
Two thromboembolic events (DVT and PE) occurred in one woman treated for 38 days with MYFEMBREE for moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. Genitourinary Uterine Fibroid Prolapse or Expulsion Advise women with known or suspected submucosal uterine fibroids about the possibility of uterine fibroid prolapse or expulsion and instruct them to contact their physician if severe bleeding and/or cramping occurs while being treated with MYFEMBREE.
In Phase 3 placebo-controlled clinical trials for uterine fibroids, uterine fibroid prolapse and uterine fibroid expulsion were reported in women treated with MYFEMBREE (see 8 ADVERSE REACTIONS). Hepatic/Biliary/Pancreatic Liver Disease MYFEMBREE is contraindicated in women with liver tumors, benign or malignant, or liver disease as long as liver function values have not returned to normal (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Discontinue MYFEMBREE and seek medical attention if signs of liver injury, such as jaundice or right upper abdominal pain, develops. In clinical trials, asymptomatic transient elevations of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) at least 3 times the upper limit of the reference range occurred in < 1% of participants treated with MYFEMBREE, respectively.
Acute liver test abnormalities may necessitate the discontinuation of MYFEMBREE use until the liver test results return to normal and MYFEMBREE causation has been excluded. Gallbladder Disease Conditions such as gallbladder disease, cholelithiasis, and cholecystitis have been reported to occur or worsen in women treated with estrogen and progestogen use in general, including MYFEMBREE.
Discontinue MYFEMBREE if signs or symptoms of gallbladder disease or jaundice occur. For women with a history of cholestatic jaundice associated with past estrogen use or with pregnancy, assess the risk-benefit of continuing therapy.
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3 Pharmacokinetics). Serious Warnings and Precautions • Estrogen and progestin combination products, including MYFEMBREE, increase the risk of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders including pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke and myocardial infarction (MI), especially in women at increased risk for these events (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
• MYFEMBREE is contraindicated in women with current or a history of thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders and in women at increased risk for these events, including women over 35 years of age who smoke or women with uncontrolled hypertension (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS).
5 Missed Dose If a dose is missed, treatment must be taken as soon as possible the same day and then continue the next day at the usual time. 5 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of estrogen plus progestin may cause nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, drowsiness, fatigue, and withdrawal bleeding.
Supportive care is recommended if an overdose occurs. The amount of relugolix, estradiol, or norethindrone removed by hemodialysis is unknown. 5 mg norethindrone acetate hydroxypropyl cellulose (E463), hypromellose type 2910 (E464), iron oxide yellow (E172), lactose monohydrate, mannitol (E421), magnesium stearate (E572), sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide (E171), and triacetin (E1518) MYFEMBREE is available as 28-count HDPE bottles and 7-count HDPE bottles with desiccant.
5 mg. The tablets are light yellow to yellow, round, film- coated, and debossed with “MVT” on one side and “415” on the other side. 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS General MYFEMBREE must only be prescribed after careful diagnosis. Medical examination/consultation prior to the initiation or reinstitution of MYFEMBREE, a complete medical history (including family history) must be taken.
Blood pressure must be measured and a physical examination must be performed guided by the contraindications (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS) and warnings for use (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). During treatment, periodic check-ups must be carried out according to standard clinical practice.
Advise women to use effective non-hormonal contraception. Pregnancy must be ruled out prior to administering or re-initiation of MYFEMBREE (see subsection Reproductive Health: Female and Male Potential below). Alopecia Consider discontinuing MYFEMBREE if hair loss becomes a concern (see