NIGHTTIME DOSING DAYTIME COVERAGE
NIGHTTIME DOSING DAYTIME COVERAGE
GOCOVRI ® is ready when your Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients
with dyskinesia or OFF episodes need it
With a single bedtime dose, high levels of GOCOVRI ® are reached
by morning before the first levodopa dose, providing all-day
coverage with levels slowly decreasing in the hours before
bedtime. 1
In clinical trials, GOCOVRI ® reduced PD dyskinesia (primary endpoint)
and OFF time and increased GOOD ON time (secondary endpoints). 2
INDICATION
GOCOVRI® is indicated:
• For the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa-
based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications
• As adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease
experiencing “off” episodes
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 .
GOOD ON time = ON time without troublesome dyskinesia.
Not an actual patient.
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For Parkinson’s disease patients with motor complications, 1,2
GOCOVRI ® COULD MEAN THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN GETTING UP
AND GETTING OUT
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THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF GOCOVRI® 274 mg QHS WERE EVALUATED IN 2 PHASE 3, RANDOMIZED, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIALS 2,3 :
Efficacy and safety profile demonstrated by a robust clinical program
Study 1
24-week study
PD patients* 121
with dyskinesia
GOCOVRI ® (n = 63),
placebo (n = 58)
The Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale
(UDysRS):
The UDysRS is a standardized clinical
research tool which uses both patient
historical and objective measurements
to assess presence of dyskinesia and
its impact on daily activities. Total
scores range from 0 to 104 points, with
higher scores indicating more severe
dyskinesia.
POOLED BASELINE CHARACTERISTICS 68%
INSTRUMENTS USED FOR ASSESSING EFFICACY
• Primary efficacy endpoint:
Change in UDysRS total score from
baseline through Week 12
• Secondary endpoints:
Changes from baseline to
Week 12 in ON time with
troublesome dyskinesia, OFF time,
and in GOOD ON time, based on
patient home diary data
EFFICACY ENDPOINTS
STUDY DESIGN
Patient Diary Data:
Using diaries, patients categorize their
predominant motor states divided into
30-minute intervals throughout the day.
Motor state categories are “OFF,”
“ON with no dyskinesia,” “ON with
nontroublesome dyskinesia,” “ON with
troublesome dyskinesia,” and “asleep.”
Study 2
12-week study
PD patients 75
with dyskinesia
GOCOVRI ® (n = 37),
placebo (n = 38)
Levodopa and other
PD medication dose
adjustments were not
allowed during the
course of either study
of patients
received levodopa received concomitant
dopaminergic
medications with
levodopa
2.8 OFF TIME: 100%
HOURS (MEAN)
4.9
ON TIME WITH
TROUBLESOME DYSKINESIA:
HOURS (MEAN)
40.1
UDysRS
TOTAL SCORE:
POINTS (MEAN) GOOD ON TIME 8.4
HOURS (MEAN)
A single GOCOVRI ® dose at bedtime reduced both dyskinesia and OFF time as an adjunct to levodopa 3
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence: Patients treated with Parkinson’s disease
medications have reported falling asleep during activities of daily living. If a patient develops daytime sleepiness
during activities that require full attention (e.g., driving a motor vehicle, conversations, eating), GOCOVRI should
ordinarily be discontinued or the patient should be advised to avoid potentially dangerous activities.
*Patients who had at least 1 hour of troublesome dyskinesia time during the day and at least mild functional impact because of dyskinesia. 2
Dyskinesia = ON time with troublesome dyskinesia.
GOOD ON time = ON time without troublesome dyskinesia
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-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
WEEKS
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
27% IMPROVEMENT*
(PLACEBO-ADJUSTED)
14% IMPROVEMENT
LS MEAN (SE) CHANGE IN UD ys RS
GOCOVRI ®
PLACEBO
-17.7
-7.6
41% IMPROVEMENT
GOCOVRI ® reduced dyskinesia without adjustments
to existing levodopa or other dopaminergic therapies 2,3
POOLED RESULTS: MEAN IMPROVEMENT IN UDysRS TOTAL SCORE AT WEEK 12 (MEAN BASELINE, 40.1) 3,4
PRIMARY ENDPOINT 3
GOCOVRI® achieved a 10.1-point reduction in UDysRS (placebo-adjusted) 3
*Percent improvement from baseline calculated using MMRM statistics model. 3
LS, least squares; MMRM, mixed model repeated measure; SE, standard error.
Adapted from Elmer, et al.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Suicidality and Depression: Monitor patients for depression, including suicidal ideation or behavior. Prescribers
should consider whether the benefits outweigh the risks of treatment with GOCOVRI in patients with a history of
suicidality or depression.
DYSKINESIA: CHANGE IN UDysRS
TOTAL SCORE 2,3
Study 1
(P = 0.0009)
Study 2
(P < 0.0001)
GOCOVRI ® -15.9
(baseline: 40.9) -20.7
(baseline: 40.2)
Placebo -8.0
(baseline: 38.5) -6.3
(baseline: 41.2)
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GOCOVRI ® reduced OFF time without adjustments to
existing levodopa or other dopaminergic therapies 2,3
POOLED RESULTS: MEAN REDUCTION IN OFF TIME AT WEEK 12 (MEAN BASELINE OF ALL PATIENTS: 2.8 HOURS) 3,4
Derived from patient diary data.
SECONDARY ENDPOINT 3
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior: Patients with a major psychotic disorder should ordinarily not be
treated with GOCOVRI because of the risk of exacerbating psychosis. Observe patients for the occurrence of
hallucinations throughout treatment, especially at initiation and after dose increases.
OFF TIME: CHANGE IN HOURS 2,3
Study 1
(P = 0.0171)
Study 2
(P = 0.0199)
GOCOVRI ® -0.6
(baseline: 3.2) -0.5
(baseline: 2.6)
Placebo +0.3
(baseline: 3.0) +0.6
(baseline: 2.0)
GOCOVRI ® decreased OFF time by 1 hour (placebo-adjusted) 3
36%
0
-1
-2
1
WEEKS
15% MORE OFF
21% LESS OFF
LS MEAN (SE) CHANGE (HR/DAY)
-0.6
0.4
GOCOVRI ®
PLACEBO
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
2
IMPROVEMENT
(PLACEBO-ADJUSTED)
Adapted from Elmer, et al.
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GOCOVRI ® increased GOOD ON time without adjustments
to existing levodopa or other dopaminergic therapies 2,3
POOLED RESULTS: MEAN INCREASE IN GOOD ON TIME AT WEEK 12 (MEAN BASELINE OF ALL PATIENTS: 8.4 HOURS) 3,4
Derived from patient diary data.
SECONDARY ENDPOINT 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT.)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension: Monitor patients for dizziness and orthostatic hypotension, especially
after starting GOCOVRI or increasing the dose.
GOOD ON TIME: CHANGE IN HOURS 2,3
Study 1
(P < 0.0001)
Study 2
(P = 0.0168)
GOCOVRI ® +3.6
(baseline: 8.3) +4.0
(baseline: 8.8)
Placebo +0.8
(baseline: 8.5) +2.1
(baseline: 7.8)
GOCOVRI ® increased GOOD ON time by 2.4 hours (placebo- adjusted) 3
WEEKS
45% MORE ‘GOOD ON’
16% MORE ‘GOOD ON’
LS MEAN (SE) CHANGE (HR/DAY)
0
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
IMPROVEMENT
(PLACEBO-ADJUSTED)
29%
GOCOVRI ®
PLACEBO
3.8
1.4
Adapted from Elmer, et al.
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Less dyskinesia and OFF time means more GOOD ON time throughout
the waking day 4
GOCOVRI® PATIENTS 4
PLACEBO PATIENTS 4
12.2 HRS
2.4 HRS
1.4 HRS
OFF TIME
DYSKINESIA*
GOOD ON TIME
9.6 HRS
3.1 HRS
3.1 HRS
OFF TIME
DYSKINESIA*
GOOD ON TIME
INCREASED GOOD ON TIME: RESULTS FROM POOLED PATIENT DIARY DATA AT WEEK 12 3,4
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SECONDARY EFFICACY ENDPOINTS BASED
ON PATIENT DIARY DATA 4
Results for dyskinesia, OFF time, and GOOD ON time, respectively;
GOCOVRI ® (vs placebo)
GOCOVRI ® provided control of motor complications throughout the day 4
Pooled baseline values (hours) for dyskinesia, OFF time, and GOOD ON time, respectively:
Placebo: 5.2, 2.6, and 8.1 GOCOVRI®: 4.7, 3.1, and 8.5 4
*Dyskinesia defined as ON time with troublesome dyskinesia.
GOOD ON time = ON time without troublesome dyskinesia
The most common adverse reactions (>10%) were hallucination,
dizziness, dry mouth, peripheral edema, constipation, fall, and
orthostatic hypotension. Please see Prescribing Information for a full
list of adverse reactions.
STUDY 1:
• Baseline hours: 4.7 (vs 4.5),
3.2 (vs 3.0), and 8.3 (vs 8.5)
• Week 12 hours: 1.5 (vs 3.0),
2.6 (vs 3.4), and 12.0 (vs 9.2)
STUDY 2:
• Baseline hours: 4.7 (vs 6.0),
2.6 (vs 2.0), and 8.8 (vs 7.8)
• Week 12 hours: 1.4 (vs 3.2),
2.0 (vs 2.7), and 12.5 (vs 10.0)
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion: Rapid dose reduction or abrupt discontinuation of
GOCOVRI, may cause an increase in the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or cause delirium, agitation, delusions,
hallucinations, paranoid reaction, stupor, anxiety, depression, or slurred speech. Avoid sudden discontinuation
of GOCOVRI.
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A post hoc, retrospective, subgroup analysis of patients with baseline and
Week 12 diaries (n = 162/196) evaluated the frequency, prevalence, and duration
of episodes of troublesome dyskinesia and OFF time, as well as the effect of
GOCOVRI ® on these episodes. Patients were asked to update their home diaries
at 30-minute intervals. 5
Episodes are defined as time spent in a PD diary motor state (dyskinesia, or
OFF time) before entering another state. These episodes occur unpredictably
throughout the day. 5
Limitations of this subgroup analysis include that it is an analysis of preexisting
data derived from a population with at least mild dyskinesia at baseline and that
it did not include patients who withdrew from the study prematurely or did not
have evaluable diaries at baseline or Week 12. As a result, this analysis may not be
applicable to a more generalized PD population, and no formal conclusions can
be drawn. 5
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
SLEEP AWAKE
POST WAKE-UP TIME (Hours)
SAMPLE DIARY PLOT FOR A SINGLE PATIENT THROUGHOUT THE WAKING DAY 5
Results from a post-hoc analysis of diary data
Exploring whether reductions in daily episodes
increased continuous GOOD ON time 5
Adapted from Hauser, et al.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT.)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors: Patients may experience urges (e.g. gambling, sexual, money spending,
binge eating) and the inability to control them. It is important for prescribers to ask patients or their caregivers
about the development of new or increased urges. Consider dose reduction or stopping medications.
GOOD ON TIME
OFF TIME
DYSKINESIA
ASLEEP
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Post-hoc analysis evaluated the impact of decreased dyskinesia
and OFF time on continuous GOOD ON time 5
ANALYSIS OF PATIENT DIARY PLOTS (n = 162) REPRESENTING 1 DAY AT BASELINE AND WEEK 12 5 *
*Patients are organized in descending order of number of episodes reported at Week 12 (with baseline reordered to match, so that patient order is the same at baseline and Week 12). 5
GOOD ON TIME
OFF TIME
DYSKINESIA
ASLEEP
Adapted from Hauser, et al.
AT WEEK 12
• 57.1% of patients receiving
GOCOVRI ® reported no episodes of
dyskinesia (vs 24.7% with placebo) 5
• 27.3% reported no OFF time
(vs 20.0% with placebo)
• 19.5% reported no dyskinesia nor
OFF time (vs 3.5% with placebo) 5
This analysis may not be applicable to a
more generalized PD population and no
formal conclusions can be drawn.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions (>10%) were hallucination, dizziness, dry mouth, peripheral edema,
constipation, fall, and orthostatic hypotension.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–2
SLEEP AWAKE
Baseline
A SINGLE DAY
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–2
SLEEP AWAKE
WEEK 12
A SINGLE DAY
POST WAKE-UP
TIME (HOURS)
GOCOVRI ® (n = 77) PLACEBO (n = 85)
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In the EASE-LID 2 open-label extension (OLE) study
GOCOVRI ® long-term efficacy and safety were
studied through 2 years 6
STUDY DESIGN: Results from a 2-year,
open-label trial evaluating long-term
safety, tolerability, and efficacy of
GOCOVRI ® (N=223). Patients enrolled in
this trial had completed double-blind
GOCOVRI ® clinical trials or had been
excluded from prior trials because they
had received DBS treatment. The MDS-
UPDRS was used to assess efficacy:
Part IV of the score captured changes
in dyskinesia and OFF symptoms with a
higher score indicating an increase in
severity (maximum score of 24). 6
(n = 60) (n = 78)
223 SUBJECTS ENROLLED AND INITIATED ON OPEN-LABEL GOCOVRI ® 6
Directly enrolled at completion of
GOCOVRI ® Phase III Trials Patients enrolled from a broader population
that represents real-world clinical settings
CONTINUING GOCOVRI ® PREVIOUS PLACEBO PATIENTS WITH DBS OR TREATMENT GAP AMANTADINE IR
(n = 32)
(8 gap, 24 DBS)
(n = 85)
All groups started at a daily dose of
137 mg during Week 1, then increased to
a maintenance dosage of 274 mg from
Week 2 to Week 100, and tapered back
down to 137 mg for the final week. 6
PATIENTS WERE CLASSIFIED INTO GROUPS BASED ON THEIR PREVIOUS TREATMENT HISTORY 6
DBS, deep brain stimulation; IR, immediate release; MDS-UPDRS, Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale.
Adapted from Tanner, et al.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 .
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Reductions in dyskinesia and OFF time were achieved by all
treatment groups, regardless of previous therapy 6
10
6
4
8
14
12
GOCOVRI®
CLINICAL
TRIALS
OPEN-LABEL
GOCOVRI®
16
8 12/24 8
2
BL
- - BL
- - - - - - - - - -
OPEN-LABEL
DOUBLE-BLIND
28 40 52 64 76 88 100
WEEKS
MDS-UPDRS, PART IV SCORE, OBSERVED MEAN (±SE)
GOCOVRI® FROM INITIATION: 44% FROM PLACEBO: 36%
FROM DBS: 38%
FROM AMANTADINE IR: 35%
7IMPROVEMENT AT 8 WEEKS
GOCOVRI® FROM INITIATION: 36% FROM PLACEBO: 26%
FROM DBS: 34%
FROM AMANTADINE IR: 36%
7IMPROVEMENT AT 100 WEEKS
Durable responses were observed for all groups for the full 2 years of the open-label extension 6
This study’s “real-world” design
permitted treatment with and
adjustment of concomitant PD
treatments.
The lack of a blinded control group
reduced the certainty that study
findings were due to GOCOVRI ® .
No formal comparisons can be
made between GOCOVRI ® and
other treatment regimens. 6
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence: Patients treated with Parkinson’s disease
medications have reported falling asleep during activities of daily living. If a patient develops daytime sleepiness
during activities that require full attention (e.g., driving a motor vehicle, conversations, eating), GOCOVRI should
ordinarily be discontinued or the patient should be advised to avoid potentially dangerous activities.
AMANTADINE IR
PLACEBO
DBS ONLY
GOCOVRI®
Adapted from Tanner, et al.
BL, baseline.
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The safety profile of GOCOVRI ® in this open-label extension study
remained consistent with the pivotal trials 6
• Discontinuations due to AEs occurred
more frequently among patients
initiating GOCOVRI ® in this OLE study,
compared to those who continued on
GOCOVRI ® from phase 3 trials 6
• Discontinuations tended to occur in the
first weeks of treatment around dose
initiation and titration 6
• No new safety signals were observed in
this open-label extension 6
ADVERSE EVENTS AND DISCONTINUATIONS DUE TO ADVERSE EVENTS (SAFETY POPULATION) 6 *
ADVERSE EVENTS Continuing GOCOVRI ® (n = 60) Previous Placebo (n = 78) All Patients (N = 223)
Summary
Any AE 57 (95.0%) 70 (89.7%) 205 (91.9%)
Study-drug related 31 (51.7%) 45 (57.7%) 124 (55.6%)
Any SAE 16 (26.7%) 21 (26.9%) 60 (26.9%)
Study-drug related 1 (1.7%) 3 (3.8%) 5 (2.2%)
Any leading to study-drug discontinuation or death 12 (20.0%) 21 (26.9%) 49 (22.0%)
Study-drug related 4 (6.7%) 15 (19.2%) 31 (13.9%)
By preferred term*
Fall 13 (21.7%) 29 (37.2%) 73 (32.7%)
Hallucination 15 (25.0%) 24 (30.8%) 54 (24.2%)
Visual 14 (23.3%) 24 (30.8%) 52 (23.3%)
Auditory 1 (1.7%) 1 (1.3%) 5 (2.2%)
Peripheral edema 10 (16.7%) 12 (15.4%) 36 (16.1%)
Constipation 9 (15.0%) 12 (15.4%) 30 (13.5%)
Urinary tract infection 7 (11.7%) 8 (10.3%) 23 (10.3%)
Dizziness 4 (6.7%) 10 (12.8%) 22 (9.9%)
Nausea 7 (11.7%) 8 (10.3%) 22 (9.9%)
Insomnia 8 (13.3%) 5 (6.4%) 21 (9.4%)
Livedo reticularis 6 (10.0%) 5 (6.4%) 20 (9.0%)
ON and OFF phenomenon 7 (11.7%) 4 (5.1%) 18 (8.1%)
Dry mouth 4 (6.7%) 6 (7.7%) 17 (7.6%)
* Includes all preferred terms with an incidence ≥7.5%
among all patients.
AE, adverse event; SAE, serious adverse event.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Suicidality and Depression: Monitor patients for depression, including suicidal ideation or behavior. Prescribers
should consider whether the benefits outweigh the risks of treatment with GOCOVRI in patients with a history of
suicidality or depression.
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A single bedtime dose delivers high morning levels before the
first levodopa dose 1
SLEEP AWAKE
2000
1500
500
0
10PM 2AM 6AM 10AM 2PM 6PM 10PM
1000
AMANTADINE PLASMA CONCENTRATIONS, NG/ML
TIME
AMANTADINE IR
81 mg QAM DOSE
AMANTADINE IR
81 mg QPM DOSE
GOCOVRI®
274 mg
QHS DOSE
1
2
3
4
There are no head-to-head studies in
patients with PD comparing the safety
and efficacy of GOCOVRI® to that of
amantadine IR.
PK data do not provide evidence of
clinical safety or efficacy.
These simulated data are derived from a
steady-state PK study using the 137 mg
QHS dose of GOCOVRI ® and amantadine
IR 81 mg BID. 1
1 An initial lag in drug release
2 Gradual increase in plasma
concentrations during the night
3 High levels reached in the morning,
providing all-day coverage that
slowly tapers
4 Plasma concentrations decrease in
the hours before bedtime
BID, twice daily; PK, pharmacokinetic; QAM, once in the morning; QHS, once at bedtime; QPM, once in the afternoon.
GOCOVRI® is not interchangeable with other amantadine immediate- or extended-release products
Adapted from Hauser, et al.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension: Monitor patients for dizziness and orthostatic hypotension, especially
after starting GOCOVRI or increasing the dose.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT.)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion: Rapid dose reduction or abrupt discontinuation of
GOCOVRI, may cause an increase in the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or cause delirium, agitation, delusions,
hallucinations, paranoid reaction, stupor, anxiety, depression, or slurred speech. Avoid sudden discontinuation
of GOCOVRI.
STARTING DOSE - WEEK 1 TREATMENT DOSE - AFTER WEEK 1
68.5 mg QHS 2 (CrCl = 15-59 ML/MIN/1.73M 2 )
137 mg QHS 2 (CrCl = 30-59 ML/MIN/1.73M 2 )
68.5 mg QHS 2 (CrCl = 15-29 ML/MIN/1.73M 2 )
Because rapid dose reduction or withdrawal may cause adverse reactions,
it is recommended to avoid sudden discontinuation of GOCOVRI ® . To avoid
sudden discontinuation, patients who have taken GOCOVRI ® for more than 4
weeks should reduce their dose by half during their final week of dosing 2
A single bedtime dose gives patients all-day coverage
that decreases in the hours before bedtime 2
If a dose is missed, the next dose should be taken as scheduled 2
GOCOVRI ® can be taken with or without food. GOCOVRI ® may be administered
by carefully opening and sprinkling the entire contents in 1 teaspoon of soft
food, such as applesauce. Concomitant use of GOCOVRI ® with alcohol is not
recommended 2
STARTING DOSE - WEEK 1 TREATMENT DOSE - AFTER WEEK 1
*Please see full Prescribing Information for additional dosing information for patients with renal impairment.
137 mg QHS 2
(CrCl ≥ 60 ML/MIN/1.73M 2 ) 274 mg QHS 2
(CrCl ≥ 60 ML/MIN/1.73M 2 )
A lower dose is recommended for patients with moderate to severe renal impairment*
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Hallucinations (pooled safety data from pivotal trials) 2,4
INVESTIGATOR
RATING:
• 13 (62%) as mild
• 6 (29%) as moderate
• 2 (10%) as severe
RESOLUTION OF
HALLUCINATIONS:
• 18 (86%) fully resolved
• 12 (57%) resolved in ≤ 2 weeks
• 0 (0%) required
hospitalization or treatment
with antipsychotics
HALLUCINATIONS (21/100, 21%)
<65 YEARS OLD
5/48 (10%) ≥65 YEARS OLD
16/52 (31%)
DISCONTINUED 3 5
DISCONTINUED
REDUCED OR 1
INTERRUPTED
REDUCED OR 3
INTERRUPTED
CONTINUED 1
TREATMENT
CONTINUED 8
TREATMENT
RESOLVED: 3 RESOLVED: 1 RESOLVED: 1 RESOLVED: 5 RESOLVED: 3 RESOLVED: 5
• Majority of patients with PD are elderly and therefore more likely to have decreased renal function, which may put
these patients at greater risk of adverse events 2
• Care should be taken in dose selection; observe patients for the occurrence of hallucinations throughout
treatment, especially at initiation and after dose increases 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT.)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior: Patients with a major psychotic disorder should ordinarily not be
treated with GOCOVRI because of the risk of exacerbating psychosis. Observe patients for the occurrence of
hallucinations throughout treatment, especially at initiation and after dose increases.
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Once you have identified an appropriate patient, a free, 4-week trial may be available*
Your GOCOVRI ® Care Coordinator is a dedicated, single point-of-contact for you and your patients who partners
with a specialty pharmacy to provide timely fulfillment.
In addition, GOCOVRI Onboard ® offers the following for you and your patients:
• Benefits verification
• Electronic submission of prior authorizations through CoverMyMeds ®
• Next-day delivery to patients each month
• Monthly follow-up from a specialty pharmacy to schedule deliveries to patients
• Answers to questions you or your patients may have
93% APPROVED PAY $25 OR LESS $20 CO-PAY
Regardless of formulary status, 93% of prescriptions
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence: Patients treated with Parkinson’s disease
medications have reported falling asleep during activities of daily living. If a patient develops daytime sleepiness
during activities that require full attention (e.g., driving a motor vehicle, conversations, eating), GOCOVRI should
ordinarily be discontinued or the patient should be advised to avoid potentially dangerous activities.
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Important Safety Information
CONTRAINDICATIONS
GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 .
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence: Patients treated with Parkinson’s disease medications have reported falling asleep
during activities of daily living. If a patient develops daytime sleepiness during activities that require full attention (e.g., driving a motor vehicle,
conversations, eating), GOCOVRI should ordinarily be discontinued or the patient should be advised to avoid potentially dangerous activities.
Suicidality and Depression: Monitor patients for depression, including suicidal ideation or behavior. Prescribers should consider whether the benefits
outweigh the risks of treatment with GOCOVRI in patients with a history of suicidality or depression.
Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior: Patients with a major psychotic disorder should ordinarily not be treated with GOCOVRI because of the risk of
exacerbating psychosis. Observe patients for the occurrence of hallucinations throughout treatment, especially at initiation and after dose increases.
Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension: Monitor patients for dizziness and orthostatic hypotension, especially after starting GOCOVRI or increasing the dose.
Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion: Rapid dose reduction or abrupt discontinuation of GOCOVRI, may cause an increase in the
symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or cause delirium, agitation, delusions, hallucinations, paranoid reaction, stupor, anxiety, depression, or slurred speech.
Avoid sudden discontinuation of GOCOVRI.
Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors: Patients may experience urges (e.g. gambling, sexual, money spending, binge eating) and the inability to control
them. It is important for prescribers to ask patients or their caregivers about the development of new or increased urges. Consider dose reduction or
stopping medications.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions (>10%) were hallucination, dizziness, dry mouth, peripheral edema, constipation, fall, and orthostatic hypotension.
View the full Prescribing Information.
References: 1. Hauser RA, Pahwa R, Wargin WA, et al. Pharmacokinetics of ADS-5102 (amantadine) extended release capsules administered once daily at
bedtime for the treatment of dyskinesia. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2019;58(1):77-88. 2. GOCOVRI® (amantadine) [Prescribing Information]. Emeryville, CA. Adamas
Pharma LLC; 2021. 3. Elmer LW, Juncos JL, Singer C, et al. Pooled analyses of phase III studies of ADS-5102 (amantadine) extended-release capsules for dyskinesia
in Parkinson’s disease. CNS Drugs. 2018;32(4):387-398. 4. Data on file. Adamas Pharma LLC, Emeryville, CA. 5. Hauser RA, Kremens DE, Elmer LW, et al. Prevalence
of dyskinesia and OFF by 30-minute intervals through the day and assessment of daily episodes of dyskinesia and OFF: novel analyses of diary data from Gocovri
pivotal trials. J Parkinsons Dis. 2019;9(3):591-600. 6. Tanner CM, Pahwa R, Hauser RA, et al. EASE LID 2: a 2-year open-label trial of Gocovri (amantadine) extended
release for dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease. J Parkinsons Dis. 2020;10(2):543–558. 7. Isaacson, S.H., Fahn, S., Pahwa, R., et al. Parkinson’s Patients with Dyskinesia
Switched from Immediate Release Amantadine to Open‐label ADS‐5102. Mov Disord Clin Pract, 2018;5: 183-190.
* Pooled results from 2 independently positive, pivotal, Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled trials (Study 1 and Study 2) in PD patients on levodopa. Study 1, a 24-week study, was conducted in 121 PD patients
with dyskinesia (GOCOVRI® [n = 63], placebo [n = 58]). Study 2, a 12-week study, was conducted in 75 PD patients with dyskinesia (GOCOVRI® [n = 37], placebo [n = 38]). 2,3
† In Study 1, GOCOVRI® reduced the UDysRS total score by 15.9 points (vs 8.0 with placebo) (P = 0.0009), decreased OFF time by 0.6 hours (vs an increase of 0.3 hours with placebo) (P = 0.0171), and increased GOOD
ON time by 3.6 hours (vs 0.8 hours with placebo) (P < 0.0001) from baseline. In Study 2, GOCOVRI® reduced the UDysRS total score by 20.7 points (vs 6.3 with placebo) (P < 0.0001), decreased OFF time by 0.5 hours
(vs an increase of 0.6 hours with placebo) (P = 0.0199), and increased GOOD ON time by 4.0 hours (vs 2.1 hours with placebo) (P = 0.0168) from baseline. 2
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INDICATION
GOCOVRI® is indicated:
• For the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa-based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications
• As adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease experiencing “off” episodes
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 .
POOLED RESULTS FROM PIVOTAL TRIALS*
Primary endpoint: Secondary endpoints:
DECREASE
IN DYSKINESIA DECREASE
IN OFF TIME INCREASE IN
GOOD ON TIME
27% 36% 29%
10.1-point reduction in
UDysRS score (-17.7
GOCOVRI® vs -7.6 placebo) 3,4†
1-hour decrease
(-0.6 GOCOVRI® vs
0.4 placebo) 3,4†
2.4-hour increase
(3.8 GOCOVRI® vs
1.4 placebo) 3,4†
GOCOVRI ® is not interchangeable with other amantadine immediate- or extended-release products
The first and only medication approved to
treat both OFF episodes and dyskinesia in
patients taking levodopa. 2
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1 HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use GOCOVRI® safely and effectively. See full prescribing infor mation for GOCOVRI.
GOCOVRI® (amantadine) extended-release capsules, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 1968
---RECENT MAJOR CHANGES--- Indications and Usage (1) 1/2021 Dosage and Administration, Dosing Information (2.1) 3/2020
---INDICATIONS AND USAGE--- GOCOVRI® is indicated:
• For the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa-based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications (1)
• As adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease experiencing “off” episodes (1)
---DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION---
• Administer orally once daily at bedtime (2.1, 2.3)
• The initial daily dosage is 137 mg; after 1 week, increase to the recommended daily dosage of 274 mg (2.1)
• Swallow whole; may sprinkle contents on soft food (2.2)
• May be taken with or without food; avoid use with alcohol (2.2)
• A lower dosage is recommended for patients with moderate or severe renal impairment (2.3)
---DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS--- Extended-release capsules: 68.5 mg and 137 mg (3)
---CONTRAINDICATIONS--- GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with end-stage renal disease (4)
---WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS---
• Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living: Advise patients prior to treatment; ordinarily discontinue if occurs (5.1)
• Suicidality and Depression: Monitor patients for depressed mood, depression, or suicidal ideation or behavior (5.2)
• Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior: Patients with major psychotic disorder should ordinarily not be treated with GOCOVRI; observe patients for the occurrence of hallucinations throughout treatment, especially at initiation and after dose increases (5.3)
• Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension: Monitor patients for dizziness and orthostatic hypotension, especially after starting GOCOVRI or increasing the dose (5.4)
• Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion: Avoid sudden discontinuation (5.5)
• Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors: Ask patients about increased gambling urges, sexual urges, uncontrolled spending or other urges;
consider dose reduction or discontinuation if occurs (5.6)
---ADVERSE REACTIONS--- The most commonly observed adverse reactions occurring at a frequency of >10% and greater than placebo were hallucination, dizziness, dry mouth, peripheral edema, constipation, fall, and orthostatic hypotension (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Adamas Pharma, LLC at 1-833-223-2627 or FDA at 1-800-FDA- 1088 or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
---DRUG INTERACTIONS---
• Other Anticholinergic Drugs: Doses should be reduced if atropine-like effects occur (7.1)
• Drugs Affecting Urinary pH: Excretion increases with acidic urine;
possible accumulation with urine change towards alkaline (7.2)
• Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccines: Not recommended during use (7.3)
• Alcohol: Concomitant use not recommended (7.4)
---USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS---
• Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm (8.1)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.
Revised: 1/2021
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Dosing Information 2.2 Administration Information
2.3 Dosing in Patients with Renal Impairment 2.4 Discontinuation and Missed Dose 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence 5.2 Suicidality and Depression
5.3 Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior 5.4 Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension
5.5 Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion 5.6 Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 6.2 Postmarketing Experience 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Other Anticholinergic Drugs 7.2 Drugs Affecting Urinary pH 7.3 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccines 7.4 Alcohol
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy
8.2 Lactation 8.4 Pediatric Use 8.5 Geriatric Use 8.6 Renal Impairment 10 OVERDOSAGE 11 DESCRIPTION
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action 12.2 Pharmacodynamics 12.3 Pharmacokinetics
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied
16.2 Storage and Handling
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
*Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed.
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GOCOVRI® is indicated:
• For the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa- based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications
• As adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease experiencing “off” episodes
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Dosing Information
The initial daily dosage of GOCOVRI is 137 mg, administered orally once daily at bedtime.
After one week, increase to the recommended dosage of 274 mg (two 137 mg capsules) once daily at bedtime.GOCOVRI is not interchangeable with other amantadine immediate- or extended-release products.
2.2 Administration Information
GOCOVRI should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, chew or divide capsules. If needed, GOCOVRI may be administered by carefully opening and sprinkling the entire contents on a small amount (teaspoonful) of soft food, such as applesauce. The drug/food mixture should be swallowed immediately without chewing. Do not store mixture for future use.
GOCOVRI can be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Concomitant use of GOCOVRI with alcohol is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.4)].
It is recommended to avoid sudden discontinuation of GOCOVRI [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
2.3 Dosing in Patients with Renal Impairment
The initial and maximum recommended daily dosage of GOCOVRI for patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance estimated by Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) method) is provided below.
Creatinine Clearance Dosage
Mild renal impairment
(60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Initial dosage: 137 mg once daily at bedtime. After one week, increase to recommended dosage of 274 mg once daily at bedtime.
Moderate renal impairment (30 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Initial dosage: 68.5 mg once daily at bedtime
Maximum recommended dosage: 137 mg once daily at bedtime1 Severe renal impairment
(15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2)
68.5 mg once daily at bedtime
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Creatinine Clearance Dosage
End Stage Renal Disease (below 15 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Contraindicated
1 Increase, if needed, after one week of the initial dosage
2.4 Discontinuation and Missed Dose
Rapid dose reduction or withdrawal of GOCOVRI may cause adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. Therefore, to discontinue GOCOVRI in patients who have been on the drug for more than 4 weeks, GOCOVRI dosage should, if possible, be reduced by half for the final week of dosing.
If a dose of GOCOVRI is missed, the next dose should be taken as scheduled.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
GOCOVRI is available as extended-release capsules for oral administration. Each capsule contains 68.5 mg or 137 mg of amantadine.
The 68.5 mg capsule is a white opaque size #2 capsule, with black printing of ‘ADAMAS’ on front and ‘85’ on back of the cap and three black bands printed on body of capsule.
The 137 mg capsule is a light blue opaque size #0 capsule, with black printing of ‘ADAMAS’ on front and ‘170’ on back of the cap and three black bands printed on body of capsule.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with end-stage renal disease (i.e., creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 ) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence
Patients treated for Parkinson’s disease have reported falling asleep while engaged in activities of daily living, including the operation of motor vehicles, which sometimes has resulted in accidents. Patients may not perceive warning signs, such as excessive drowsiness, or they may report feeling alert immediately prior to the event. In controlled clinical trials, somnolence and fatigue were reported as adverse reactions in 4% of patients treated with GOCOVRI 274 mg and 1% for placebo.
Before initiating treatment with GOCOVRI, advise patients of the potential to develop drowsiness and specifically ask about factors that may increase the risk for somnolence with GOCOVRI, such as concomitant sedating medications or the presence of a sleep disorder. If a patient develops daytime sleepiness or episodes of falling asleep during activities that require full attention (e.g., driving a motor vehicle, conversations, eating), GOCOVRI should ordinarily be discontinued.
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If a decision is made to continue GOCOVRI, patients should be advised not to drive and to avoid other potentially dangerous activities. There is insufficient information to establish that dose reduction will eliminate episodes of falling asleep while engaged in activities of daily living or daytime somnolence.
5.2 Suicidality and Depression
In controlled clinical trials, suicidal ideation or suicide attempt was reported in 2% of
GOCOVRI-treated patients and 0% of placebo-treated patients. Depression or depressed mood was reported in 6% of GOCOVRI-treated patients and 1% of placebo-treated patients.
Confusional state was reported in 3% of GOCOVRI-treated patients and 2% of placebo-treated patients. Apathy was reported in 2% of GOCOVRI-treated patients and 0% of placebo-treated patients.
Monitor patients for depression, including suicidal ideation or behavior. Prescribers should consider whether the benefits outweigh the risks of treatment with GOCOVRI in patients with a history of suicidality or depression.
5.3 Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior
Patients with a major psychotic disorder should ordinarily not be treated with GOCOVRI because of the risk of exacerbating psychosis. In controlled trials, the incidence of patients who experienced visual hallucinations, auditory hallucinations, delusions, illusions, or paranoia was 25% in patients treated with GOCOVRI 274 mg, and 3% in placebo-treated patients.
Hallucinations caused discontinuation of treatment in 8% of GOCOVRI-treated patients, and in 0% of placebo-treated patients.
Observe patients for the occurrence of hallucinations throughout treatment, especially at initiation, and after dose increases.
5.4 Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension
In controlled clinical trials, 29% of GOCOVRI-treated patients and 2% of placebo-treated patients experienced dizziness, syncope, orthostatic hypotension, presyncope, postural dizziness or hypotension. In GOCOVRI-treated patients, 3% discontinued study treatment because of dizziness, postural dizziness, or syncope, compared to 0% of placebo-treated patients.
Monitor patients for dizziness and orthostatic hypotension, especially after starting GOCOVRI or increasing the dose. Concomitant use of alcohol when using GOCOVRI is not recommended [see Drug Interactions (7.4)].
5.5 Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion
A symptom complex resembling neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by elevated temperature, muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability), with no other obvious etiology, has been reported in association with rapid dose reduction, withdrawal of, or changes in drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone.
Abrupt discontinuation of GOCOVRI may cause an increase in the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or cause delirium, agitation, delusions, hallucinations, paranoid reaction, stupor, anxiety, depression, or slurred speech. It is recommended to avoid sudden discontinuation of GOCOVRI [see Dosing Information (2.4)].
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5.6 Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors
Patients can experience intense urges to gamble, increased sexual urges, intense urges to spend money, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more of the medications, including GOCOVRI, that increase central dopaminergic tone. In some cases, these urges were reported to have stopped when the dose was reduced or the medication was discontinued. Because patients may not recognize these behaviors as abnormal, it is important for prescribers to specifically ask patients or their caregivers about the
development of new or increased gambling urges, sexual urges, uncontrolled spending, or other urges while being treated with GOCOVRI. Consider dose reduction or stopping the medication if a patient develops such urges while taking GOCOVRI.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following serious adverse reactions are described in more detail elsewhere in the labeling:
• Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
• Suicidality and Depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
• Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
• Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
• Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]
• Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]
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.
Placebo-Controlled Trials
GOCOVRI was evaluated in two double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy trials of similar design and population: Study 1 (123 patients) and Study 2 (75 patients) [see Clinical Studies (14)]. The study population was approximately 56% male and 94% white, with a mean age of 65 years (age range from 34 years to 82 years). The mean duration of levodopa-induced
dyskinesia was 4 years (range 0.1 to 14 years). Active treatment started at 137 mg once daily for one week, followed by a dose increase to 274 mg once daily. The treatment duration was 25 weeks for Study 1 and 13 weeks for Study 2. Of the 100 patients in the safety population described below, 39 patients were treated with GOCOVRI for 24 weeks. The safety data for these trials were pooled.
The most common adverse reactions reported in >10% of GOCOVRI-treated patients and more frequently than on placebo were: hallucinations, dizziness, dry mouth, peripheral edema, constipation, falls, and orthostatic hypotension.
The overall rate of discontinuation because of adverse reactions for GOCOVRI-treated patients was 20%, compared to 8% for placebo-treated patients. Adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation in at least 2% of patients were hallucinations (8% GOCOVRI vs. 0% placebo),
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dry mouth (3% GOCOVRI vs. 0% placebo), peripheral edema (3% GOCOVRI vs. 0% placebo), blurred vision (GOCOVRI 3% vs. 0% placebo), postural dizziness and syncope (GOCOVRI 2%
vs. 0% placebo), abnormal dreams (GOCOVRI 2% vs. 1% placebo), dysphagia (GOCOVRI 2%
vs. 0% placebo), and gait disturbance (GOCOVRI 2% vs. 0% placebo).
Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported for ≥ 3% of Patients Treated with 274 mg GOCOVRI in Study 1 and Study 2 (Pooled Analysis)
Adverse Reactions GOCOVRI 274 mg
N=100
%
Placebo N=98
% Psychiatric disorders
Hallucinationsa Anxietyb Insomnia
Depression/Depressed mood Abnormal dreams
Confusional state
21 7 7 6 4 3
3 3 2 1 2 2 Nervous system disorders
Dizziness Headache Dystonia
16 6 3
1 4 1 Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth Constipation Nausea Vomiting
16 13 8 3
1 3 3 0 General disorders and administration site conditions
Peripheral edema Gait disturbance
16 3
1 0 Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall Contusion
13 6
7 1 Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection 10 5
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Livedo reticularis
Pigmentation disorder 6
3
0 0 Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 6 1
Vascular disorders
Orthostatic hypotensionc 13 1
Eye disorders Blurred vision Cataract Dry eye
4 3 3
1 1 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Joint swelling Muscle spasms
3 3
0 0 Reproductive system and breast disorders
Benign prostatic hyperplasiad 6 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 3 0
a=Includes visual hallucinations and auditory hallucinations b=Includes anxiety and generalized anxiety
c=Includes orthostatic hypotension, posturaldizziness,syncope, presyncope, and hypotension
d=The denominator is all male patients in the safety population randomized to GOCOVRI (n=54) or placebo (n=57)
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Other clinically relevant adverse reactions observed at <3% included somnolence, fatigue, suicide ideation or attempt, apathy, delusions, illusions, and paranoia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2, 5.3)].
Difference in the Frequency of Adverse Reactions by Gender
Adverse reactions reported more frequently in women treated with 274 mg of GOCOVRI (n=46), compared to men (n=54), were: dry mouth (22% women, 11% men), nausea (13%
women, 4% men), livedo reticularis (13% women, 0% men), abnormal dreams (9% women, 0%
men) and cataracts (7% women, 0% men).
Men treated with 274 mg of GOCOVRI reported the following adverse reactions more
frequently than women: dizziness (20% men, 11% women), peripheral edema (19% men, 11%
women), anxiety (11% men, 2% women), orthostatic hypotension (7% men, 2% women) and gait disturbance (6% men, 0% women).
Difference in the Frequency of Adverse Reactions by Age
Hallucinations (visual or auditory) were reported in 31% of GOCOVRI-treated patients age 65 years and over (n=52), compared to 10% in patients below the age of 65 years (n=48). Falls were reported in 17% of GOCOVRI-treated patients age 65 and over, compared to 8% of patients below age 65. Orthostatic hypotension was reported in 8% of patients age 65 and over, compared to 2% of patients below age 65.
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of GOCOVRI.
Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Nervous System Disorders: Seizure.
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Other Anticholinergic Drugs
Products with anticholinergic properties may potentiate the anticholinergic-like side effects of amantadine. The dose of anticholinergic drugs or of GOCOVRI should be reduced if atropine- like effects appear when these drugs are used concurrently.
7.2 Drugs Affecting Urinary pH
The pH of the urine has been reported to influence the excretion rate of amantadine. Urine pH is altered by diet, drugs (e.g., carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, sodium bicarbonate), and clinical state of the patient (e.g., renal tubular acidosis or severe infections of the urinary tract).
Since the excretion rate of amantadine increases rapidly when the urine is acidic, the
administration of urine acidifying drugs may increase the elimination of the drug from the body.
Alterations of urine pH towards the alkaline condition may lead to an accumulation of the drug with a possible increase in adverse reactions. Monitor for efficacy or adverse reactions under conditions that alter the urine pH to more acidic or alkaline, respectively.
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7.3 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccines
Because of its antiviral properties, amantadine may interfere with the efficacy of live attenuated influenza vaccines. Therefore, live vaccines are not recommended during treatment with
GOCOVRI. Inactivated influenza vaccines may be used, as appropriate.
7.4 Alcohol
Concomitant use with alcohol is not recommended, as it may increase the potential for CNS effects such as dizziness, confusion, lightheadedness, and orthostatic hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)], and may result in dose-dumping [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy
Risk Summary
There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with use of amantadine in pregnant women. Animal studies suggest a potential risk for fetal harm with amantadine. In mice and rats, adverse developmental effects (embryolethality, increased incidence of malformations, and reduced fetal body weight) were observed when amantadine was administered to pregnant animals at clinically relevant doses [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. The background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage in patients with Parkinson’s disease is unknown.
Data
Animal Data
The effects of amantadine on development have not been tested in studies conducted in animals using currently recommended methodology; however, developmental toxicity studies of
amantadine have been reported in the published literature.
In mice, oral administration of amantadine (0, 10, or 40 mg/kg/day) to pregnant animals during organogenesis (gestation days 7-12) resulted in embryolethality and reduced fetal body weight at the highest dose tested, which was associated with maternal toxicity. The no-effect dose for developmental toxicity in mice (10 mg/kg/day) is less than the recommended human dose (RHD) of 274 mg/day, based on body surface area (mg/m2).
In rats, oral administration of amantadine (0, 40 or 120 mg/kg/day) to pregnant animals during organogenesis (gestation days 7-12) resulted in embryolethality and reduced fetal body weight at the highest dose. The no-effect dose for developmental toxicity in this study (40 mg/kg/day) is approximately equal to the RHD on a mg/m2 basis.
In another study in pregnant rats, oral administration of amantadine during organogenesis (gestation days 7-14) resulted in an increase in visceral and skeletal malformations at oral doses of 50 and 100 mg/kg/day. The no-effect dose for teratogenicity in this study (37 mg/kg/day) is approximately equal to the RHD on a mg/m2 basis.