Summary of product characteristics
Indications And Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Neffy is indicated for emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric patients who weigh 30 kg or greater. Neffy is an alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric patients who weigh 30 kg or greater . ( 1 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Risks Associated with Use of Epinephrine in Certain Coexisting Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Allergic Reactions Associated with Sulfite [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are throat irritation, intranasal paresthesia, headache, nasal discomfort, feeling jittery, paresthesia, fatigue, tremor, rhinorrhea, nasal pruritus, sneezing, abdominal pain, gingival pain, hypoesthesia oral, nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations Inc. at 1-877-MY-NEFFY (877-696-3339) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Adverse Reactions in Four Clinical Pharmacology Studies with Neffy for Adult Subjects 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. The safety of neffy 2 mg is based on four clinical pharmacology studies in 175 healthy adults and adults with type I allergy without anaphylaxis, who did not have structural or anatomical nasal conditions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2 , 12.3) ] . The four clinical pharmacology studies were designed to compare the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles of one dose of neffy 2 mg sprayed into one nostril or two doses of neffy 2 mg sprayed into either the same or opposite nostril, administered 10 minutes apart, with PK and PD profiles of one or two dose(s) of epinephrine injection administered intramuscularly. The common adverse reactions that occurred with neffy 2 mg after one and two dose(s) are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Adverse Reactions with One or Two Dose(s) of Neffy with Incidence Greater than or Equal to 2% in Adults [Studies 1, 2, 3, and 4] Adverse Reaction Data include subjects with nasal allergen challenge induced rhinitis Neffy 2 mg One Dose Neffy 2 mg Two Doses Two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg were administered 10 minutes apart N = 134 The trials used a crossover design and therefore the total number of subjects do not match the number of unique subjects (n = 175) N = 85 Throat irritation 2 (2%) 16 (19%) Headache 8 (6%) 15 (18%) Nasal discomfort 13 (10%) 11 (13%) Feeling jittery 1 (1%) 9 (11%) Tremor 0 (0%) 7 (8%) Rhinorrhea 4 (3%) 6 (7%) Nasal pruritus 0 (0%) 3 (4%) Sneezing 0 (0%) 3 (4%) Abdominal pain 1 (1%) 3 (4%) Gingival pain 0 (0%) 3 (4%) Hypoesthesia oral 0 (0%) 3 (4%) Nasal Congestion 0 (0%) 2 (2%) Dizziness 4 (3%) 2 (2%) Nausea 4 (3%) 2 (2%) Vomiting 3 (2%) 2 (2%) Adverse Reactions in a Clinical Pharmacology Study with Neffy for Pediatric Subjects A single-arm PK/PD study (Study 5) in pediatric subjects 8 to 17 years of age who weigh 30 kg or greater with type I allergy without anaphylaxis was conducted to assess the PK/PD of neffy 2 mg. A total of 42 pediatric subjects who weigh 30 kg or greater (body weight range: 31 kg to 95 kg; age range: 8 to 17 years) were enrolled, including 21 subjects who received one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Common adverse reactions reported in these subjects who received one dose of neffy 2 mg include nasal discomfort (19%), intranasal paresthesia (19%), rhinorrhea (14%), sneezing (14%), paresthesia (10%), fatigue (10%), and feeling jittery (10%). Adverse Reactions from Postapproval Use of Epinephrine Products The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of epinephrine. 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. Cardiovascular : angina, arrhythmias (including fatal ventricular fibrillation), cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, pallor, palpitations, tachyarrhythmia, tachycardia, vasoconstriction, ventricular ectopy, and stress cardiomyopathy Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders : transient hyperglycemia, sweating Neurological : disorientation, impaired memory, panic, psychomotor agitation, sleepiness, tingling, weakness Psychiatric : anxiety, apprehensiveness, restlessness Respiratory : respiratory difficulties
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Neffy contains epinephrine, a sympathomimetic catecholamine. Chemically, epinephrine is (-)-3,4-dihydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl] benzyl alcohol with molecular weight of 183.21 g/mol and the following structure: Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray) is supplied as a single-dose nasal spray containing 2 mg of epinephrine in 0.1 mL solution for nasal administration. Inactive ingredients include benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, n-dodecyl beta-D-maltoside, sodium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, and hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH, in water for injection. The pH range is approximately 3 to 5.5. Chemical Structure
Dosage And Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage : one spray of neffy (2 mg of epinephrine) administered into one nostril. In absence of clinical improvement or if symptoms worsen after initial treatment, administer a second dose of neffy in the same nostril with a new nasal spray starting 5 minutes after the first dose. ( 2.1 ) Neffy is for nasal use only. ( 2.2 ) Advise patients when to seek emergency medical assistance for close monitoring of the anaphylactic episode and in the event further treatment is required. ( 2.1 ) It is recommended that patients are prescribed and have immediate access to two neffy nasal sprays at all times. See full prescribing information for administration instructions. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of neffy is one spray (2 mg of epinephrine) administered into one nostril. In the absence of clinical improvement or if symptoms worsen after the initial treatment, a second dose of neffy may be administered in the same nostril with a second nasal spray starting 5 minutes after the first dose. Advise patients when to seek emergency medical assistance for close monitoring of the anaphylactic episode and in the event further treatment is required. It is recommended that patients are prescribed and have immediate access to two neffy nasal sprays at all times. 2.2 Administration Instructions Neffy is for nasal use only. Each neffy nasal spray is for single use and delivers the entire dose upon activation. Do not prime or attempt to reuse neffy for more than one administration. Use the right hand to administer neffy to the right nostril and use the left hand to administer neffy to the left nostril. Administer neffy by inserting the nozzle of the nasal spray fully into one nostril until your fingers touch the nose (see Figure 1 ). Hold the nasal spray straight into the nose - do not angle the nasal spray to the inside septum or outer wall of the nose as some medication may be lost. Press the plunger firmly to activate. Avoid sniffing during and after administration. If a second dose of neffy is needed, administer a new nasal spray into the same nostril starting 5 minutes after the first dose. More than two sequential doses of epinephrine should be administered under direct medical supervision. Refer patients and caregivers to the Instructions for Use for detailed administration instructions. Figure 1: Administration of Neffy If neffy is frozen and is needed in an emergency, do not wait to thaw, seek emergency medical care immediately [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ]. Figure 1
Overdosage
10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of epinephrine has been reported to produce extremely elevated arterial pressure, which may result in cerebrovascular hemorrhage, particularly in elderly patients. Overdosage may also result in pulmonary edema because of peripheral vascular constriction together with cardiac stimulation. Epinephrine overdosage can also cause transient bradycardia followed by tachycardia which may be accompanied by fatal cardiac arrhythmias; premature ventricular contractions followed by multifocal ventricular tachycardia; atrial tachycardia and occasionally by atrioventricular block; extreme pallor and coldness of the skin; metabolic acidosis; kidney failure. Epinephrine is rapidly inactivated in the body and treatment following overdosage with epinephrine is primarily supportive. Treatment of epinephrine associated pulmonary edema consists of a rapidly acting alpha-adrenergic blocking drug (such as phentolamine mesylate) and respiratory support. Treatment of epinephrine associated arrhythmias consists of administration of a beta-adrenergic blocking drug (such as propranolol). If necessary, pressor effects may be counteracted by rapidly acting vasodilators or α-adrenergic blocking drugs. If prolonged hypotension follows such measures, it may be necessary to administer another pressor drug. Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations.
Adverse Reactions Table
Adverse Reaction | Neffy 2 mg One Dose | Neffy 2 mg Two Doses | ||
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N = 134 | N = 85 | |||
Throat irritation | 2 | (2%) | 16 | (19%) |
Headache | 8 | (6%) | 15 | (18%) |
Nasal discomfort | 13 | (10%) | 11 | (13%) |
Feeling jittery | 1 | (1%) | 9 | (11%) |
Tremor | 0 | (0%) | 7 | (8%) |
Rhinorrhea | 4 | (3%) | 6 | (7%) |
Nasal pruritus | 0 | (0%) | 3 | (4%) |
Sneezing | 0 | (0%) | 3 | (4%) |
Abdominal pain | 1 | (1%) | 3 | (4%) |
Gingival pain | 0 | (0%) | 3 | (4%) |
Hypoesthesia oral | 0 | (0%) | 3 | (4%) |
Nasal Congestion | 0 | (0%) | 2 | (2%) |
Dizziness | 4 | (3%) | 2 | (2%) |
Nausea | 4 | (3%) | 2 | (2%) |
Vomiting | 3 | (2%) | 2 | (2%) |
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Neffy may alter nasal mucosa for up to 2 weeks after administration and increase systemic absorption of nasal products, including neffy. ( 7.1 ) Cardiac glycosides, diuretics or anti-arrhythmics: observe for development of cardiac arrhythmias. ( 7.2 ) Tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, levothyroxine sodium, certain antihistamines, and catechol-O-methyl transferase inhibitors may potentiate effects of epinephrine. ( 7.3 ) Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs antagonize cardiostimulating and bronchodilating effects of epinephrine. ( 7.4 ) Alpha-adrenergic blocking drugs antagonize vasoconstricting and hypertensive effects of epinephrine. ( 7.4 ) Ergot alkaloids may reverse the pressor effects of epinephrine. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Potential Increased Exposure of Nasal Spray Drugs Neffy may alter nasal mucosa for up to 2 weeks after administration, and thus may increase systemic absorption of nasal products, including neffy, potentially increasing the risk of adverse reactions associated with these products. 7.2 Drugs Increasing Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmias Patients who receive epinephrine while concomitantly taking cardiac glycosides, diuretics, or anti-arrhythmics should be observed carefully for the development of cardiac arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6) ] . 7.3 Drugs Potentiating Effects of Epinephrine The effects of epinephrine may be potentiated by tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, levothyroxine sodium, certain antihistamines, notably chlorpheniramine, tripelennamine, and diphenhydramine, and catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitors such as entacapone. 7.4 Drugs Antagonizing Effects of Epinephrine The cardiostimulating and bronchodilating effects of epinephrine are antagonized by beta-adrenergic blocking drugs, such as propranolol. The vasoconstricting and hypertensive effects of epinephrine are antagonized by alpha-adrenergic blocking drugs, such as phentolamine. Ergot alkaloids may also reverse the pressor effects of epinephrine.
Clinical Pharmacology
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Epinephrine acts on both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors. Through its action on alpha-adrenergic receptors, epinephrine lessens the vasodilation and increased vascular permeability that occurs during anaphylaxis, which can lead to loss of intravascular fluid volume and hypotension. Through its action on beta-adrenergic receptors, epinephrine causes bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and helps alleviate bronchospasm, wheezing and dyspnea that may occur during anaphylaxis. Epinephrine alleviates pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema. It may also relieve gastrointestinal and genitourinary symptoms associated with anaphylaxis because of its relaxer effects on the smooth muscle of the stomach, intestine, uterus, and urinary bladder. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Four clinical pharmacology studies of neffy in adults and one clinical pharmacology study in pediatric subjects who weigh 30 kg or greater are described below. All doses were administered by study staff unless otherwise stated. Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Healthy Adult Subjects (Study 1) Study 1 was conducted in healthy adult subjects (N=42) that compared the pharmacokinetics (PK) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] and pharmacodynamics (PD) (i.e., pulse rate (PR) and systolic blood pressure (SBP)) of epinephrine following: One nasal dose of neffy 2 mg to one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product and an auto-injector product). Two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, into either same naris or opposite nares to two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using an auto-injector) administered 10 minutes apart. In Study 1, SBP and PR responses were assessed as change from baseline over 60 minutes. Results following one dose of all epinephrine products demonstrated an increase from baseline SBP and PR as shown in Figure 2. The median/mean increase in SBP and PR for neffy were within the range of both epinephrine injection treatments during the first 10 minutes post-dose. Thereafter, the median/mean SBP and PR responses for neffy were higher than both epinephrine injection treatments through 60 minutes post-dose. Figure 2: Median Pulse Rate (PR) and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) Change from Baseline Following One Dose of Epinephrine in Healthy Subjects [Study 1] Results following two nasal doses of neffy (in the same naris or opposite nares) in comparison to two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection (using an auto-injector) showed a similar trend in median/mean SBP and PR responses. The clinical meaning of SBP and PR responses observed in healthy subjects is unclear in the context of treating anaphylaxis. Figure 2 Figure 2 Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Adult Patients with Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 2) Study 2 was conducted in adult patients with type I allergy without anaphylaxis (N=42) that compared the PK and PD of epinephrine following self-administered one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg to staff-administered one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product). In Study 2, SBP and PR responses were assessed as a change from baseline over 60 minutes. The SBP and PR responses results in Study 2 were similar to Study 1. Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Adult Patients with Nasal Allergen Challenge Induced Rhinitis (Study 3 and 4) Study 3 and Study 4 were conducted in adult subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis outside of allergy season (neffy is not approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis). Subjects were required to have seasonal allergic rhinitis which was confirmed with a nasal allergen challenge (NAC) during screening and did not have any allergy symptoms prior to treatment. Allergic rhinitis symptoms were induced by spraying the known allergen into the subject's nostrils in which a minimum Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) of ≥ 5 out of 12, with a congestion component of ≥ 2 out of 3 had to be reached. Study 3 enrolled 36 subjects. In this cross-over study, subjects received epinephrine as each of the following: One nasal dose of neffy 2 mg without nasal allergen challenge (NAC). One nasal dose of neffy 2 mg after undergoing NAC to induce rhinitis/nasal congestion. One intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle syringe) without NAC. One intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.5 mg (using a needle syringe) without NAC. In Study 3, SBP and PR responses were assessed as a change from baseline over 60 minutes. Results showed the following: Median SBP and PR for neffy with NAC initially increased from baseline, but the median responses were lower than the use of neffy without NAC after 5 to 15 minutes post-dose. Median SBP response for neffy with NAC was initially higher than the median SBP response for the intramuscular epinephrine injection without NAC through 20 minutes, after which the median SBP response for neffy with NAC became comparable to the epinephrine injection without NAC through 60 minutes post-dose. Median PR response for neffy with NAC was initially higher than epinephrine injection without NAC during the first 5 minutes post-dose, but then was numerically lower than the median PR response for epinephrine injection without NAC through 60 minutes post-dose. Study 4 enrolled 43 subjects. In this cross-over study, subjects received the following: Two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg (in the opposite nares) without NAC administered 10 minutes apart. Two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe) without NAC administered 10 minutes apart. Two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg (either in the same naris or opposite nares) after NAC to induce allergic rhinitis/nasal congestion administered 10 minutes apart. Two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe) after NAC to induce allergic rhinitis/nasal congestion administered 10 minutes apart. In Study 4, SBP and PR responses were assessed as a change from baseline over 60 minutes. Results showed the following: Median SBP and PR responses for two nasal doses of neffy (in the same naris) after NAC increased from baseline and remained higher than median SBP and PR response for two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections after NAC through 60 minutes post-first dose (Figure 3). Median SBP response for two nasal doses of neffy (in the opposite nares) after NAC was higher than for two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections after NAC within 30 minutes post-first dose, but then decreased and became numerically lower afterwards. Median PR response for two nasal doses of neffy (in the opposite nares) after NAC was also initially higher than two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection after NAC and became lower after 40 minutes post-first dose. Figure 3: Median Change from Baseline for Pulse Rate (PR) and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) Following Two Doses of Epinephrine Administered 10 Minutes Apart in Subjects with and without Nasal Allergen Challenge (NAC) Induced Rhinitis [Study 4] R/L: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in left naris 10 minutes apart. R/R: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in right naris 10 minutes apart. Epinephrine 0.3 mg was administered using needle-syringe product Figure 3 Figure 3 Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Pediatric Patients with Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 5) Study 5 was a single-arm study conducted in pediatric patients who weighed 30 kg or greater (age range: 8 to 17 years) with type I allergy without anaphylaxis (N=21) that assessed the PK and PD of epinephrine following one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg. The median change in SBP and PR from baseline over the 60 minutes post-dose were numerically lower than in healthy adults who received the same dose of neffy in Study 1. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics assessments were performed in the clinical pharmacology studies described in the Pharmacodynamics subsection [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Adult Subjects (Study 1) See Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description for Study 1. Following one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg in Study 1, the geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentration-time profile was overall within the range of that following one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product and an auto-injector product) 60 minutes post-dose. The epinephrine plasma concentration versus time profiles are shown in Figure 4. The pharmacokinetic parameters of epinephrine are summarized in Table 2. Figure 4: Epinephrine Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) Plasma Concentration-Time Profiles Following One Dose of Epinephrine in Healthy Subjects [Study 1] Table 2: Geometric Mean (CV%) Plasma PK Parameters Following One Dose of Epinephrine in Healthy Subjects [Study 1] Product Pharmacokinetic Parameters [%CV] GeoMean Cmax (pg/mL) Median Tmax (min) GeoMean AUC 0-10min (min*pg/mL) Note: Based on within-study comparison results from Studies 1, 2, and 3, the epinephrine exposures in the first 10 minutes following neffy administration were generally within the range observed following epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (needle-syringe) GeoMean AUC 0-20min (min*pg/mL) GeoMean AUC 0-45min (min*pg/mL) GeoMean AUC 0-60min (min*pg/mL) Epinephrine 0.3 mg (Needle-Syringe) (N=42) 283 [62] 45 879 [120] 2032 [89] 6172 [67] 9217 [59] Neffy 2 mg (N=42) 341 [114] 30 704 [92] 2548 [102] 8156 [115] 10916 [116] Epinephrine 0.3 mg (Auto-Injector) (N=42) 604 [79] 8 2771 [115] 5818 [83] 12227 [60] 14762 [57] Following two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, either into the same naris or opposite nares under normal nasal conditions, the C max and AUC 0-60 min increased approximately dose proportionally compared to one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg in healthy adults. The systemic exposures of two doses of neffy 2 mg administered into the same naris or the opposite nares under normal nasal conditions were generally similar and comparable to that of two intramuscular injections of epinephrine 0.3 mg (using an auto-injector product), administered 10 minutes apart, after 20 to 30 minutes post-dose. Figure 4 Pharmacokinetics in Adult Patients with Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 2) See the Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description for Study 2. The geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentration time profile following one self-administered nasal dose of neffy 2 mg was numerically higher than that of one staff-administered intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product) during the first 60 minutes post-dose (Study 2). The systemic exposure of epinephrine following one self-administered dose of neffy 2 mg in adult patients with type I allergy without anaphylaxis was similar to that following one staff-administered dose of neffy 2 mg in healthy adult subjects from Study 1. Pharmacokinetics in Adult Patients with Nasal Allergen Challenge Induced Rhinitis (Studies 3 and 4) See the Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description of Studies 3 and 4. In Study 3, the geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentrations in patients who received one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg after NAC initially increased more rapidly during the first 5 minutes compared to those that received one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg without NAC and one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection (0.3 mg or 0.5 mg) without NAC. The geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentrations of patients who received neffy 2 mg with NAC declined after approximately 10 minutes post-dose and became numerically lower than both the neffy 2 mg without NAC and epinephrine injection (0.3 mg or 0.5 mg) after 20 minutes post-dose (Figure 5a). In Study 4, the geometric mean of plasma epinephrine concentrations in patients who received two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, (in the same naris) after NAC were higher than those who received two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, with or without NAC up to 40 minutes post-first dose and then became similar afterwards (Figure 5b). The geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentrations of patients who received two doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, (in the opposite nares) after NAC, were initially higher than those who received two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, with or without NAC for around 25 to 30 minutes post-first dose, but became lower afterwards. Figure 5: Epinephrine Geometric Mean Plasma Concentration-Time Profiles Following One or Two Dose(s) of Epinephrine in Adult Subjects with and without Nasal Allergen Challenge Induced Rhinitis [Study 3 and Study 4] a b a: Epinephrine geometric mean plasma concentration-time profiles following one dose of epinephrine in Study 3 b: Epinephrine geometric mean plasma concentration-time profiles following two doses of epinephrine in Study 4 R/L: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in left naris 10 minutes apart. R/R: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in right naris 10 minutes apart. Epinephrine 0.3 mg was administered using needle-syringe product Figure 5a Figure 5b Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients with a history of Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 5) See the Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description for Study 5. In pediatric patients with type I allergy without anaphylaxis who weigh 30 kg or greater (age range: 8 to 17 years), following one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg (Study 5), the geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentration time profile was numerically higher than that of healthy adults who received the same dose. Elimination : Metabolism: Epinephrine is extensively metabolized with only a small amount excreted unchanged. Epinephrine is rapidly degraded to vanillylmandelic acid, an inactive metabolite, by monoamine oxidase and catechol-O-methyltransferase that are abundantly expressed in the liver, kidneys and other extraneuronal tissues. The tissues with the highest contribution to removal of circulating exogenous epinephrine are the liver (32%), kidneys (25%), skeletal muscle (20%), and mesenteric organs (12%). Specific Populations: Age: In a PK study of 45-minute epinephrine intravenous infusions given to healthy male subjects aged 20 to 25 years and healthy male subjects aged 60 to 65 years, the mean plasma metabolic clearance rate of epinephrine at steady state was greater among the older male subjects compared to younger male subjects (144.8 versus 78 mL/kg/minute, respectively, for a 0.0143 mcg/kg/minute infusion). Body Weight: Body weight has been found to influence epinephrine PK. Higher body weight was associated with a higher plasma epinephrine clearance and a lower concentration plateau.
Clinical Pharmacology Table
Mechanism Of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Epinephrine acts on both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors. Through its action on alpha-adrenergic receptors, epinephrine lessens the vasodilation and increased vascular permeability that occurs during anaphylaxis, which can lead to loss of intravascular fluid volume and hypotension. Through its action on beta-adrenergic receptors, epinephrine causes bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and helps alleviate bronchospasm, wheezing and dyspnea that may occur during anaphylaxis. Epinephrine alleviates pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema. It may also relieve gastrointestinal and genitourinary symptoms associated with anaphylaxis because of its relaxer effects on the smooth muscle of the stomach, intestine, uterus, and urinary bladder.
Pharmacodynamics
12.2 Pharmacodynamics Four clinical pharmacology studies of neffy in adults and one clinical pharmacology study in pediatric subjects who weigh 30 kg or greater are described below. All doses were administered by study staff unless otherwise stated. Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Healthy Adult Subjects (Study 1) Study 1 was conducted in healthy adult subjects (N=42) that compared the pharmacokinetics (PK) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] and pharmacodynamics (PD) (i.e., pulse rate (PR) and systolic blood pressure (SBP)) of epinephrine following: One nasal dose of neffy 2 mg to one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product and an auto-injector product). Two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, into either same naris or opposite nares to two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using an auto-injector) administered 10 minutes apart. In Study 1, SBP and PR responses were assessed as change from baseline over 60 minutes. Results following one dose of all epinephrine products demonstrated an increase from baseline SBP and PR as shown in Figure 2. The median/mean increase in SBP and PR for neffy were within the range of both epinephrine injection treatments during the first 10 minutes post-dose. Thereafter, the median/mean SBP and PR responses for neffy were higher than both epinephrine injection treatments through 60 minutes post-dose. Figure 2: Median Pulse Rate (PR) and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) Change from Baseline Following One Dose of Epinephrine in Healthy Subjects [Study 1] Results following two nasal doses of neffy (in the same naris or opposite nares) in comparison to two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection (using an auto-injector) showed a similar trend in median/mean SBP and PR responses. The clinical meaning of SBP and PR responses observed in healthy subjects is unclear in the context of treating anaphylaxis. Figure 2 Figure 2 Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Adult Patients with Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 2) Study 2 was conducted in adult patients with type I allergy without anaphylaxis (N=42) that compared the PK and PD of epinephrine following self-administered one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg to staff-administered one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product). In Study 2, SBP and PR responses were assessed as a change from baseline over 60 minutes. The SBP and PR responses results in Study 2 were similar to Study 1. Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Adult Patients with Nasal Allergen Challenge Induced Rhinitis (Study 3 and 4) Study 3 and Study 4 were conducted in adult subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis outside of allergy season (neffy is not approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis). Subjects were required to have seasonal allergic rhinitis which was confirmed with a nasal allergen challenge (NAC) during screening and did not have any allergy symptoms prior to treatment. Allergic rhinitis symptoms were induced by spraying the known allergen into the subject's nostrils in which a minimum Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) of ≥ 5 out of 12, with a congestion component of ≥ 2 out of 3 had to be reached. Study 3 enrolled 36 subjects. In this cross-over study, subjects received epinephrine as each of the following: One nasal dose of neffy 2 mg without nasal allergen challenge (NAC). One nasal dose of neffy 2 mg after undergoing NAC to induce rhinitis/nasal congestion. One intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle syringe) without NAC. One intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.5 mg (using a needle syringe) without NAC. In Study 3, SBP and PR responses were assessed as a change from baseline over 60 minutes. Results showed the following: Median SBP and PR for neffy with NAC initially increased from baseline, but the median responses were lower than the use of neffy without NAC after 5 to 15 minutes post-dose. Median SBP response for neffy with NAC was initially higher than the median SBP response for the intramuscular epinephrine injection without NAC through 20 minutes, after which the median SBP response for neffy with NAC became comparable to the epinephrine injection without NAC through 60 minutes post-dose. Median PR response for neffy with NAC was initially higher than epinephrine injection without NAC during the first 5 minutes post-dose, but then was numerically lower than the median PR response for epinephrine injection without NAC through 60 minutes post-dose. Study 4 enrolled 43 subjects. In this cross-over study, subjects received the following: Two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg (in the opposite nares) without NAC administered 10 minutes apart. Two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe) without NAC administered 10 minutes apart. Two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg (either in the same naris or opposite nares) after NAC to induce allergic rhinitis/nasal congestion administered 10 minutes apart. Two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe) after NAC to induce allergic rhinitis/nasal congestion administered 10 minutes apart. In Study 4, SBP and PR responses were assessed as a change from baseline over 60 minutes. Results showed the following: Median SBP and PR responses for two nasal doses of neffy (in the same naris) after NAC increased from baseline and remained higher than median SBP and PR response for two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections after NAC through 60 minutes post-first dose (Figure 3). Median SBP response for two nasal doses of neffy (in the opposite nares) after NAC was higher than for two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injections after NAC within 30 minutes post-first dose, but then decreased and became numerically lower afterwards. Median PR response for two nasal doses of neffy (in the opposite nares) after NAC was also initially higher than two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection after NAC and became lower after 40 minutes post-first dose. Figure 3: Median Change from Baseline for Pulse Rate (PR) and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) Following Two Doses of Epinephrine Administered 10 Minutes Apart in Subjects with and without Nasal Allergen Challenge (NAC) Induced Rhinitis [Study 4] R/L: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in left naris 10 minutes apart. R/R: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in right naris 10 minutes apart. Epinephrine 0.3 mg was administered using needle-syringe product Figure 3 Figure 3 Systolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate in Pediatric Patients with Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 5) Study 5 was a single-arm study conducted in pediatric patients who weighed 30 kg or greater (age range: 8 to 17 years) with type I allergy without anaphylaxis (N=21) that assessed the PK and PD of epinephrine following one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg. The median change in SBP and PR from baseline over the 60 minutes post-dose were numerically lower than in healthy adults who received the same dose of neffy in Study 1.
Pharmacodynamics Table
Pharmacokinetics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics assessments were performed in the clinical pharmacology studies described in the Pharmacodynamics subsection [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Adult Subjects (Study 1) See Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description for Study 1. Following one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg in Study 1, the geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentration-time profile was overall within the range of that following one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product and an auto-injector product) 60 minutes post-dose. The epinephrine plasma concentration versus time profiles are shown in Figure 4. The pharmacokinetic parameters of epinephrine are summarized in Table 2. Figure 4: Epinephrine Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) Plasma Concentration-Time Profiles Following One Dose of Epinephrine in Healthy Subjects [Study 1] Table 2: Geometric Mean (CV%) Plasma PK Parameters Following One Dose of Epinephrine in Healthy Subjects [Study 1] Product Pharmacokinetic Parameters [%CV] GeoMean Cmax (pg/mL) Median Tmax (min) GeoMean AUC 0-10min (min*pg/mL) Note: Based on within-study comparison results from Studies 1, 2, and 3, the epinephrine exposures in the first 10 minutes following neffy administration were generally within the range observed following epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (needle-syringe) GeoMean AUC 0-20min (min*pg/mL) GeoMean AUC 0-45min (min*pg/mL) GeoMean AUC 0-60min (min*pg/mL) Epinephrine 0.3 mg (Needle-Syringe) (N=42) 283 [62] 45 879 [120] 2032 [89] 6172 [67] 9217 [59] Neffy 2 mg (N=42) 341 [114] 30 704 [92] 2548 [102] 8156 [115] 10916 [116] Epinephrine 0.3 mg (Auto-Injector) (N=42) 604 [79] 8 2771 [115] 5818 [83] 12227 [60] 14762 [57] Following two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, either into the same naris or opposite nares under normal nasal conditions, the C max and AUC 0-60 min increased approximately dose proportionally compared to one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg in healthy adults. The systemic exposures of two doses of neffy 2 mg administered into the same naris or the opposite nares under normal nasal conditions were generally similar and comparable to that of two intramuscular injections of epinephrine 0.3 mg (using an auto-injector product), administered 10 minutes apart, after 20 to 30 minutes post-dose. Figure 4 Pharmacokinetics in Adult Patients with Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 2) See the Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description for Study 2. The geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentration time profile following one self-administered nasal dose of neffy 2 mg was numerically higher than that of one staff-administered intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg (using a needle-syringe product) during the first 60 minutes post-dose (Study 2). The systemic exposure of epinephrine following one self-administered dose of neffy 2 mg in adult patients with type I allergy without anaphylaxis was similar to that following one staff-administered dose of neffy 2 mg in healthy adult subjects from Study 1. Pharmacokinetics in Adult Patients with Nasal Allergen Challenge Induced Rhinitis (Studies 3 and 4) See the Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description of Studies 3 and 4. In Study 3, the geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentrations in patients who received one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg after NAC initially increased more rapidly during the first 5 minutes compared to those that received one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg without NAC and one intramuscular dose of epinephrine injection (0.3 mg or 0.5 mg) without NAC. The geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentrations of patients who received neffy 2 mg with NAC declined after approximately 10 minutes post-dose and became numerically lower than both the neffy 2 mg without NAC and epinephrine injection (0.3 mg or 0.5 mg) after 20 minutes post-dose (Figure 5a). In Study 4, the geometric mean of plasma epinephrine concentrations in patients who received two nasal doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, (in the same naris) after NAC were higher than those who received two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, with or without NAC up to 40 minutes post-first dose and then became similar afterwards (Figure 5b). The geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentrations of patients who received two doses of neffy 2 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, (in the opposite nares) after NAC, were initially higher than those who received two intramuscular doses of epinephrine injection 0.3 mg, administered 10 minutes apart, with or without NAC for around 25 to 30 minutes post-first dose, but became lower afterwards. Figure 5: Epinephrine Geometric Mean Plasma Concentration-Time Profiles Following One or Two Dose(s) of Epinephrine in Adult Subjects with and without Nasal Allergen Challenge Induced Rhinitis [Study 3 and Study 4] a b a: Epinephrine geometric mean plasma concentration-time profiles following one dose of epinephrine in Study 3 b: Epinephrine geometric mean plasma concentration-time profiles following two doses of epinephrine in Study 4 R/L: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in left naris 10 minutes apart. R/R: First dose administered in right naris followed by second dose administered in right naris 10 minutes apart. Epinephrine 0.3 mg was administered using needle-syringe product Figure 5a Figure 5b Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients with a history of Type I Allergy without Anaphylaxis (Study 5) See the Pharmacodynamics (12.2) for a description for Study 5. In pediatric patients with type I allergy without anaphylaxis who weigh 30 kg or greater (age range: 8 to 17 years), following one nasal dose of neffy 2 mg (Study 5), the geometric mean plasma epinephrine concentration time profile was numerically higher than that of healthy adults who received the same dose. Elimination : Metabolism: Epinephrine is extensively metabolized with only a small amount excreted unchanged. Epinephrine is rapidly degraded to vanillylmandelic acid, an inactive metabolite, by monoamine oxidase and catechol-O-methyltransferase that are abundantly expressed in the liver, kidneys and other extraneuronal tissues. The tissues with the highest contribution to removal of circulating exogenous epinephrine are the liver (32%), kidneys (25%), skeletal muscle (20%), and mesenteric organs (12%). Specific Populations: Age: In a PK study of 45-minute epinephrine intravenous infusions given to healthy male subjects aged 20 to 25 years and healthy male subjects aged 60 to 65 years, the mean plasma metabolic clearance rate of epinephrine at steady state was greater among the older male subjects compared to younger male subjects (144.8 versus 78 mL/kg/minute, respectively, for a 0.0143 mcg/kg/minute infusion). Body Weight: Body weight has been found to influence epinephrine PK. Higher body weight was associated with a higher plasma epinephrine clearance and a lower concentration plateau.
Pharmacokinetics Table
Product | Pharmacokinetic Parameters [%CV] | |||||
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GeoMean Cmax (pg/mL) | Median Tmax (min) | GeoMean AUC0-10min (min*pg/mL) | GeoMean AUC0-20min (min*pg/mL) | GeoMean AUC0-45min (min*pg/mL) | GeoMean AUC0-60min (min*pg/mL) | |
Epinephrine 0.3 mg (Needle-Syringe) (N=42) | 283 [62] | 45 | 879 [120] | 2032 [89] | 6172 [67] | 9217 [59] |
Neffy 2 mg (N=42) | 341 [114] | 30 | 704 [92] | 2548 [102] | 8156 [115] | 10916 [116] |
Epinephrine 0.3 mg (Auto-Injector) (N=42) | 604 [79] | 8 | 2771 [115] | 5818 [83] | 12227 [60] | 14762 [57] |
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Description Table
Dosage Forms And Strengths
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Nasal spray: 2 mg/0.1 mL of epinephrine per spray in a single-dose nasal spray. Nasal spray: 2 mg/0.1 mL of epinephrine per spray ( 3 )
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neffy epinephrine epinephrine epinephrine N-DODECYL .BETA.-D-MALTOSIDE Sodium Chloride Edetate Sodium Benzalkonium Chloride Sodium Metabisulfite Hydrochloric Acid Sodium Hydroxide Water
Animal Pharmacology And Or Toxicology
13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology In a single-dose nasal toxicity study, treatment of neffy in rats induced epinephrine-related histopathology changes in the nose, such as minimal ulceration of the exposed mucosa (at ≥2.3-fold the recommended clinical dose of neffy 2 mg based on local surface area), and nasal passages, such as minimal to mild necrosis in the nasal turbinate and parietal wall in the rostral-most level (at ≥1.2-fold the recommended clinical dose of neffy 2 mg based on local surface area) on day 2. These findings were often associated with minimal to mild neutrophilic inflammation and were reversible after 14 days post-dose.
Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Long-term studies to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of epinephrine have not been conducted. Epinephrine and other catecholamines have been shown to have mutagenic potential in vitro . Epinephrine was positive in the Salmonella bacterial reverse mutation assay, positive in the mouse lymphoma assay, and negative in the in vivo micronucleus assay. Epinephrine is an oxidative mutagen based on the E. coli WP2 Mutoxitest bacterial reverse mutation assay. This should not prevent the use of epinephrine where indicated [see Indications and Usage (1) ] . The potential for epinephrine to impair reproductive performance has not been evaluated, but epinephrine has been shown to decrease implantation in female rabbits dosed subcutaneously with 1.2 mg/kg/day (15-fold the highest human intramuscular or subcutaneous daily dose) during gestation days 3 to 9.
Nonclinical Toxicology
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Long-term studies to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of epinephrine have not been conducted. Epinephrine and other catecholamines have been shown to have mutagenic potential in vitro . Epinephrine was positive in the Salmonella bacterial reverse mutation assay, positive in the mouse lymphoma assay, and negative in the in vivo micronucleus assay. Epinephrine is an oxidative mutagen based on the E. coli WP2 Mutoxitest bacterial reverse mutation assay. This should not prevent the use of epinephrine where indicated [see Indications and Usage (1) ] . The potential for epinephrine to impair reproductive performance has not been evaluated, but epinephrine has been shown to decrease implantation in female rabbits dosed subcutaneously with 1.2 mg/kg/day (15-fold the highest human intramuscular or subcutaneous daily dose) during gestation days 3 to 9. 13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology In a single-dose nasal toxicity study, treatment of neffy in rats induced epinephrine-related histopathology changes in the nose, such as minimal ulceration of the exposed mucosa (at ≥2.3-fold the recommended clinical dose of neffy 2 mg based on local surface area), and nasal passages, such as minimal to mild necrosis in the nasal turbinate and parietal wall in the rostral-most level (at ≥1.2-fold the recommended clinical dose of neffy 2 mg based on local surface area) on day 2. These findings were often associated with minimal to mild neutrophilic inflammation and were reversible after 14 days post-dose.
Application Number
NDA214697
Brand Name
Neffy
Generic Name
epinephrine
Product Ndc
82580-020
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
NASAL
Package Label Principal Display Panel
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mg Spray Device Blister Pack Carton Dispense in this sealed carton NDC 82580-020-02 Rx Only neffy ® (epinephrine nasal spray) 2 mg For Use in the Nose Only (Single-dose) Read the Instructions for Use for complete information on how to use neffy. Two (2) single-dose nasal spray devices PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mg Spray Device Blister Pack Carton
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Information For Patients
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). Administration Neffy nasal spray is for single use and delivers the entire dose upon activation. Advise patients when to seek emergency medical assistance for close monitoring of the anaphylactic episode and in the event further treatment is required. Instruct patients and/or caregivers in the appropriate use of neffy. Administer neffy into one nostril pointing straight into the naris, press the plunger firmly to activate [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Instructions for Use] . If a second dose of neffy is needed, administer a new neffy nasal spray into the same nostril (ipsilateral side) starting 5 minutes after the first dose. Advise patients that improper dosing in the nose may result in some drug dripping out of the nose and not being available for absorption. If symptoms do not improve or worsen, patients and/or caregivers should administer a second dose of neffy in the same nostril starting 5 minutes after the first dose. Risks Associated with Certain Coexisting Conditions Advise patients with coexisting conditions (cardiac arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, hypertension, pulmonary edema, hyperthyroidism, renal impairment, Parkinson's disease, diabetes), for increased risks that may be associated with use of epinephrine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
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PATIENT INFORMATION NEFFY® (ne'fee) (epinephrine nasal spray) For allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis) | ||||
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This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Issued: 08/2024 | |||
Read this Patient Information leaflet carefully before you start using neffy and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. You, your caregiver, or others who may be in a position to administer neffy should know how to use it before you have an allergic emergency. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. | ||||
What is neffy? | ||||
Before using neffy, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, especially if you: | ||||
How should I use neffy? | ||||
What are the possible side effects of neffy? Neffy may cause serious side effects. If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have more or longer lasting side effects when you use neffy. Talk to your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions. Common side effects of neffy include: | ||||
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of neffy. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. | ||||
How should I store neffy? | ||||
General information about the safe and effective use of neffy. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use neffy for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give neffy to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about neffy that is written for health professionals. | ||||
What are the ingredients in neffy? Active Ingredient: epinephrine Inactive Ingredients: benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, n-dodecyl beta-D-maltoside, sodium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, and hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH, in water for injection. |
Geriatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical pharmacology studies of neffy for the emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, did not include a sufficient number of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult subjects. However, other reported clinical experience with use of epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis has identified that geriatric patients may be particularly sensitive to the effects of epinephrine. Neffy should be administered with caution in elderly patients who are at greater risk for developing adverse reactions after epinephrine administration.
Pediatric Use
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of neffy for emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been established in pediatric patients who weigh 30 kg or greater. Use of neffy for this indication is supported by clinical pharmacology studies in adults that compared the PK/PD profile of neffy to epinephrine injection products with established safety and effectiveness for this indication, and clinical pharmacology data with neffy in pediatric patients who weigh 30 kg or greater [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2 , 12.3) ]. The safety and effectiveness of neffy have not been established in pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Prolonged experience with epinephrine use in pregnant women over several decades, based on published literature, have not identified a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with anaphylaxis, and treatment with epinephrine should not be delayed (see Clinical Considerations ). In animal reproduction studies, epinephrine administered by the subcutaneous route to pregnant rabbits, mice, and hamsters, during the period of organogenesis, resulted in adverse developmental effects (including gastroschisis, and embryonic lethality, and delayed skeletal ossification) at doses approximately 2 times the maximum recommended daily intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the United States general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and Embryo/Fetal Risk During pregnancy, anaphylaxis can be catastrophic and can lead to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and permanent central nervous system damage or death in the mother and, more commonly, in the fetus or neonate. Treatment of anaphylaxis during pregnancy should not be delayed. Data Animal Data In an embryofetal development study with pregnant rabbits dosed during the period of organogenesis (on days 3 to 5, 6 to 7 or 7 to 9 of gestation), epinephrine caused teratogenic effects (including gastroschisis) at doses approximately 15 times the maximum recommended intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 1.2 mg/kg/day for two to three days). Animals treated on days 6 to 7 had decreased number of implantations. In an embryofetal development study, pregnant mice were administered epinephrine (0.1 to 10 mg/kg/day) on Gestation Days 6 to 15. Teratogenic effects, embryonic lethality, and delays in skeletal ossification were observed at approximately 3 times the maximum recommended intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at maternal subcutaneous dose of 1 mg/kg/day for 10 days). These effects were not seen in mice at approximately 2 times the maximum recommended daily intramuscular or subcutaneous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at a subcutaneous maternal dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day for 10 days). In an embryofetal development study with pregnant hamsters dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 7 to 10, epinephrine produced reductions in litter size and delayed skeletal ossification at doses approximately 2 times the maximum recommended intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day).
Use In Specific Populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Elderly patients may be at greater risk of developing adverse reactions. ( 8.5 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Prolonged experience with epinephrine use in pregnant women over several decades, based on published literature, have not identified a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with anaphylaxis, and treatment with epinephrine should not be delayed (see Clinical Considerations ). In animal reproduction studies, epinephrine administered by the subcutaneous route to pregnant rabbits, mice, and hamsters, during the period of organogenesis, resulted in adverse developmental effects (including gastroschisis, and embryonic lethality, and delayed skeletal ossification) at doses approximately 2 times the maximum recommended daily intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the United States general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and Embryo/Fetal Risk During pregnancy, anaphylaxis can be catastrophic and can lead to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and permanent central nervous system damage or death in the mother and, more commonly, in the fetus or neonate. Treatment of anaphylaxis during pregnancy should not be delayed. Data Animal Data In an embryofetal development study with pregnant rabbits dosed during the period of organogenesis (on days 3 to 5, 6 to 7 or 7 to 9 of gestation), epinephrine caused teratogenic effects (including gastroschisis) at doses approximately 15 times the maximum recommended intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 1.2 mg/kg/day for two to three days). Animals treated on days 6 to 7 had decreased number of implantations. In an embryofetal development study, pregnant mice were administered epinephrine (0.1 to 10 mg/kg/day) on Gestation Days 6 to 15. Teratogenic effects, embryonic lethality, and delays in skeletal ossification were observed at approximately 3 times the maximum recommended intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at maternal subcutaneous dose of 1 mg/kg/day for 10 days). These effects were not seen in mice at approximately 2 times the maximum recommended daily intramuscular or subcutaneous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at a subcutaneous maternal dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day for 10 days). In an embryofetal development study with pregnant hamsters dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 7 to 10, epinephrine produced reductions in litter size and delayed skeletal ossification at doses approximately 2 times the maximum recommended intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous dose (on a mg/m 2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of epinephrine or its metabolite in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on human milk production. However, due to its poor oral bioavailability and short half-life, transfer of epinephrine into breastmilk is expected to be low. Treatment for anaphylaxis in breastfeeding patients should not be delayed. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of neffy for emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been established in pediatric patients who weigh 30 kg or greater. Use of neffy for this indication is supported by clinical pharmacology studies in adults that compared the PK/PD profile of neffy to epinephrine injection products with established safety and effectiveness for this indication, and clinical pharmacology data with neffy in pediatric patients who weigh 30 kg or greater [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2 , 12.3) ]. The safety and effectiveness of neffy have not been established in pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg. 8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical pharmacology studies of neffy for the emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, did not include a sufficient number of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult subjects. However, other reported clinical experience with use of epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis has identified that geriatric patients may be particularly sensitive to the effects of epinephrine. Neffy should be administered with caution in elderly patients who are at greater risk for developing adverse reactions after epinephrine administration.
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray): 2 mg/0.1 mL of epinephrine is supplied in a carton containing two (2) blister packages each with a single-dose nasal spray product for 1 time use (NDC 82580-020-02). Storage and Handling Store at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Excursions permitted up to 122°F (50°C). Do not freeze. Neffy freezes below 5°F (-15°C). If neffy freezes, it will not deliver epinephrine.
Storage And Handling
Storage and Handling Store at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Excursions permitted up to 122°F (50°C). Do not freeze. Neffy freezes below 5°F (-15°C). If neffy freezes, it will not deliver epinephrine.
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