Buprenorphineside effects

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse

Respiratory and CNS Depression

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

Adrenal Insufficiency

Opioid Withdrawal

Hepatitis, Hepatic Events

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Orthostatic Hypotension

Elevation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure

Elevation of Intracholedochal Pressure Adverse events commonly observed with sublingual administration of ZUBSOLV are headache, nausea, vomiting, hyperhidrosis, constipation, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, insomnia, pain, and peripheral edema. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Dexcel Pharma USA at 1-877-381-3336, 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. ZUBSOLV for use as initial treatment was evaluated in two clinical trials that had identical, blinded, two-day induction phases, comparing ZUBSOLV to generic buprenorphine. On the first day, subjects received an initial dose of ZUBSOLV 1.4 mg/0.36 mg or generic buprenorphine 2 mg, followed by ZUBSOLV 4.2 mg/1.08 mg or generic buprenorphine 6 mg 1.5 hours later. In total, safety data were available for 538 opioid-dependent subjects exposed to ZUBSOLV (buprenorphine/naloxone) sublingual tablets when used for initial treatment. Table 1. Adverse Reactions in ≥ 5% of Patients During the Induction Phase by System Organ Class and Preferred Term (Safety Population) System Organ Class Preferred Term ZUBSOLV (N=538) Generic BUP (N=530) Overall (N=1068) N (%) Patients with any Adverse Reactions 139 (26%) 136 (26%) 275 (26%) Gastrointestinal Disorders 64 (12%) 60 (11%) 124 (12%) Nausea 29 (5%) 36 (7%) 65 (6%) Vomiting 25 (5%) 26 (5%) 51 (5%) Nervous System Disorders 48 (9%) 44 (8%) 92 (9%) Headache 36 (7%) 35 (7%) 71 (7%) BUP = buprenorphine ZUBSOLV = buprenorphine/naloxone The safety of buprenorphine/naloxone for longer-term use (up to 16 weeks of treatment) was evaluated in previous studies in 497 opioid-dependent subjects. The prospective evaluation of buprenorphine/naloxone was supported by clinical trials using buprenorphine tablets without naloxone and other trials using buprenorphine sublingual solutions. In total, safety data were available from 3214 opioid-dependent subjects exposed to buprenorphine at doses in the range used in treatment of opioid addiction. See Table 2. Table 2. Adverse Events > 5% by Body System and Treatment Group in a 4-week Study N (%) N (%) Body System / Adverse Event (COSTART Terminology) Buprenorphine/ naloxone 16/4 mg/day N=107 Placebo N=107 Body as a Whole Asthenia 7 (7%) 7 (7%) Chills 8 (8%) 8 (8%) Headache 39 (37%) 24 (22%) Infection 6 (6%) 7 (7%) Pain 24 (22%) 20 (19%) Pain Abdomen 12 (11%) 7 (7%) Pain Back 4 (4%) 12 (11%) Withdrawal Syndrome 27 (25%) 40 (37%) Cardiovascular System Vasodilation 10 (9%) 7 (7%) Digestive System Constipation 13 (12%) 3 (3%) Diarrhea 4 (4%) 16 (15%) Nausea 16 (15%) 12 (11%) Vomiting 8 (8%) 5 (5%) Nervous System Insomnia 15 (14%) 17 (16%) Respiratory System Rhinitis 5 (5%) 14 (13%) Skin and Appendages Sweating 15 (14%) 11 (10%) The adverse event profile of buprenorphine was also characterized in the dose-controlled study of buprenorphine solution, over a range of doses in four months of treatment. Table 3 shows adverse events reported by at least 5% of subjects in any dose group in the dose-controlled study. Table 3. Adverse Events (≥ 5%) by Body System and Treatment Group in a 16-week Study Body System /Adverse Event (COSTART Terminology) Buprenorphine dose* Very Low* (N=184) Low* (N=180) Moderate* (N=186) High* (N=181) Total* (N=731) N (%) N (%) N (%) N (%) N (%) Body as a Whole Abscess 9 (5%) 2 (1%) 3 (2%) 2 (1%) 16 (2%) Asthenia 26 (14%) 28 (16%) 26 (14%) 24 (13%) 104 (14%) Chills 11 (6%) 12 (7%) 9 (5%) 10 (6%) 42 (6%) Fever 7 (4%) 2 (1%) 2 (1%) 10 (6%) 21 (3%) Flu Syndrome. 4 (2%) 13 (7%) 19 (10%) 8 (4%) 44 (6%) Headache 51 (28%) 62 (34%) 54 (29%) 53 (29%) 220 (30%) Infection 32 (17%) 39 (22%) 38 (20%) 40 (22%) 149 (20%) Injury Accidental 5 (3%) 10 (6%) 5 (3%) 5 (3%) 25 (3%) Pain 47 (26%) 37 (21%) 49 (26%) 44 (24%) 177 (24%) Pain Back 18 (10%) 29 (16%) 28 (15%) 27 (15%) 102 (14%) Withdrawal Syndrome 45 (24%) 40 (22%) 41 (22%) 36 (20%) 162 (22%) Digestive System Constipation 10 (5%) 23 (13%) 23 (12%) 26 (14%) 82 (11%) Diarrhea 19 (10%) 8 (4%) 9 (5%) 4 (2%) 40 (5%) Dyspepsia 6 (3%) 10 (6%) 4 (2%) 4 (2%) 24 (3%) Nausea 12 (7%) 22 (12%) 23 (12%) 18 (10%) 75 (10%) Vomiting 8 (4%) 6 (3%) 10 (5%) 14 (8%) 38 (5%) Nervous System Anxiety 22 (12%) 24 (13%) 20 (11%) 25 (14%) 91 (12%) Depression 24 (13%) 16 (9%) 25 (13%) 18 (10%) 83 (11%) Dizziness 4 (2%) 9 (5%) 7 (4%) 11 (6%) 31 (4%) Insomnia 42 (23%) 50 (28%) 43 (23%) 51 (28%) 186 (25%) Nervousness 12 (7%) 11 (6%) 10 (5%) 13 (7%) 46 (6%) Somnolence 5 (3%) 13 (7%) 9 (5%) 11 (6%) 38 (5%) Respiratory System Cough Increase 5 (3%) 11 (6%) 6 (3%) 4 (2%) 26 (4%) Pharyngitis 6 (3%) 7 (4%) 6 (3%) 9 (5%) 28 (4%) Rhinitis 27 (15%) 16 (9%) 15 (8%) 21 (12%) 79 (11%) Skin and Appendages Sweat 23 (13%) 21 (12%) 20 (11%) 23 (13%) 87 (12%) Special Senses Runny Eyes 13 (7%) 9 (5%) 6 (3%) 6 (3%) 34 (5%) *Sublingual solution. Doses in this table cannot necessarily be delivered in tablet form, but for comparison purposes: "Very low" dose (1 mg solution) would be less than a tablet dose of 2 mg "Low" dose (4 mg solution) approximates a 6 mg tablet dose "Moderate" dose (8 mg solution) approximates a 12 mg tablet dose "High" dose (16 mg solution) approximates a 24 mg tablet dose

6.2 Postmarketing

Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate a causal relationship to drug exposure. The most frequently reported post-marketing adverse event not observed in clinical trials was peripheral edema.

Serotonin syndrome: Cases of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, have been reported during concomitant use of opioids with serotonergic drugs.

Adrenal insufficiency: Cases of adrenal insufficiency have been reported with opioid use, more often following greater than one month of use.

Anaphylaxis: Anaphylaxis has been reported with ingredients contained in ZUBSOLV.

Androgen deficiency: Cases of androgen deficiency have occurred with chronic use of opioids.

Local reactions: Dental decay (including caries, tooth fracture, and tooth loss), glossodynia, glossitis, oral mucosal erythema, oral hypoesthesia, and stomatitis.

Hypoglycemia: Cases of hypoglycemia have been reported in patients taking opioids. Most reports were in patients with at least one predisposing risk factor (e.g., diabetes).