ICOTYDE

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ICOTYDE is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 40 kg who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. ICOTYDE is an interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 40 kg who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See the full prescribing information for recommended evaluation and immunizations prior to treatment. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage is 200 mg orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) Administer ICOTYDE on an empty stomach with water upon waking. ( 2.2 ) Wait at least 30 minutes after taking ICOTYDE before eating food. ( 2.2 ) For patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets, ICOTYDE can be dispersed in water. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Evaluation and Immunizations Prior to Treatment Initiation Consider evaluating patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with ICOTYDE based on clinical judgment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration Instructions The recommended dosage of ICOTYDE is 200 mg administered orally once daily. Administer ICOTYDE upon waking on an empty stomach with water. Wait at least 30 minutes after taking ICOTYDE before eating food. Swallow ICOTYDE whole. Do not crush, split, or chew tablets [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . If a patient misses a dose, instruct patients to take the missed dose as soon as possible with a return to normal dosing schedule the following day. 2.3 Alternative Preparation and Administration Instructions for Patients Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Tablets ICOTYDE 200 mg tablet can also be dispersed in water using the following instructions: Place one ICOTYDE tablet in a cup containing at least 120 mL (4 ounces) of water. It may take a few minutes for the tablet to disperse. The tablet may not completely disperse. The mixture may look yellow, milky, or cloudy, and small pieces may be seen in the water which are safe to swallow. Gently swirl the cup before drinking and swallowing the full mixture. Add at least 120 mL (4 ounces) of additional water to the cup and completely swallow the contents to make sure the whole dose is taken. Complete administration of ICOTYDE within 15 minutes of dispersion in water. Warnings and cautions 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infections : Avoid treatment with ICOTYDE in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. If such an infection develops, discontinue ICOTYDE until the infection resolves. ( 5.1 ) Tuberculosis (TB) : Consider evaluating for TB prior to initiating treatment with ICOTYDE based on clinical judgment. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment with ICOTYDE. ( 5.2 ) Immunizations : Avoid use of live vaccines during treatment with ICOTYDE. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Infections Medicines that interact with the immune system may increase the risk of infection. In the 16-week placebo-controlled trials in subjects with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the rate of serious infections for ICOTYDE-treated subjects was 0.2% compared to 0.4% of subjects who received placebo. Avoid treatment with ICOTYDE in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. In patients with a chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection, consider the risks and benefits prior to prescribing ICOTYDE. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important infection occur. If a patient develops such an infection and/or is not responding to standard therapy, monitor the patient closely and discontinue ICOTYDE until the infection resolves. 5.2 Tuberculosis Consider evaluating patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with ICOTYDE based on clinical judgment. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiating ICOTYDE in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after ICOTYDE treatment. Avoid administering ICOTYDE to patients with active TB. 5.3 Immunizations Avoid use of live vaccines in patients during treatment with ICOTYDE. Medications that interact with the immune system may increase the risk of infection following administration of live vaccines. Prior to initiating therapy with ICOTYDE, complete immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. No data are available on the response to live or inactive vaccines. Pregnancy 8.1 Pregnancy Risk S