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Sunlenca

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Marketing start date: 27 Apr 2025

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Indications And Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SUNLENCA, in combination with other antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 whose current antiretroviral regimen is failing due to resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations. SUNLENCA, a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) capsid inhibitor, in combination with other antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 whose current antiretroviral regimen is failing due to resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations. ( 1 )

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Injection Site Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 3%, all grades) are nausea and injection site reactions. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gilead Sciences, Inc. at 1-800-GILEAD-5 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. The primary safety assessment of SUNLENCA was based on data from heavily treatment-experienced adult participants with HIV who received SUNLENCA in a Phase 2/3 trial (CAPELLA; N=72) through Week 52 (median duration on study of 71 weeks) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , as well as supportive data in treatment-naïve adult participants with HIV who received SUNLENCA in a Phase 2 trial (CALIBRATE; N=157) through Week 54 (median duration of exposure of 66 weeks). The most common adverse reactions (all Grades) reported in at least 3% of participants in CAPELLA were nausea and injection site reactions. The proportion of partcipants in CAPELLA who discontinued treatment with SUNLENCA due to adverse events, regardless of severity, was 1% (Grade 1 injection site nodule in 1 participant). Table 3 displays the frequency of adverse reactions (all Grades) greater than or equal to 3% in the SUNLENCA group. Table 3 Adverse Reactions (All Grades) Reported in ≥ 3% Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all adverse events attributed to trial drug by the investigator, based on all participants (cohorts 1 and 2) in CAPELLA. of Heavily Treatment Experienced Adults with HIV-1 Receiving SUNLENCA in CAPELLA (Week 52 Analysis) Adverse Reactions SUNLENCA + Background Regimen (N=72) Injection Site Reactions 65% Nausea 4% The majority (96%) of all adverse reactions associated with SUNLENCA were mild or moderate in severity. Injection-Associated Adverse Reactions Local Injection Site Reactions (ISRs) : The most frequent adverse reactions were ISRs. Of the 72 participants in CAPELLA, 65% had experienced an ISR attributed to study drug through at least the Week 52 visit. Most participants had mild (Grade 1, 44%) or moderate (Grade 2, 17%) ISRs. Four percent of participants experienced a severe (Grade 3) ISR (erythema, pain, swelling) that resolved within 15 days. The ISRs reported in more than 1% of participants were swelling (36%), pain (31%), erythema (31%), nodule (25%), induration (15%), pruritus (6%), extravasation (3%) and mass (3%). ISRs reported in 1% of participants included discomfort, hematoma, edema, and ulcer. Nodules and indurations at the injection site took longer to resolve than other ISRs. The median time to resolution of all ISRs, excluding nodules and indurations, was 5 days (range: 1 to 183). The median time to resolution of nodules and indurations associated with the first injections of SUNLENCA was 148 (range: 41 to 727) and 70 (range: 3 to 252) days, respectively. After a median follow up of 553 days, 30% of nodules and 13% of indurations (in 10% and 1% of participants, respectively) associated with the first injections of SUNLENCA had not fully resolved. Qualitative descriptions of injection site nodules and indurations were not routinely reported, but, where reported, the majority of injection site nodules and indurations were palpable but not visible. Measurements of injection site nodules and indurations were not routinely performed or standardized, but where measurements were reported, the maximum size for the majority of injection site nodules and indurations was approximately 1 to 4 cm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Laboratory Abnormalities The frequency of laboratory abnormalities (Grades 3 to 4) occurring in at least 2% of participants in CAPELLA are presented in Table 4. A causal association between SUNLENCA and these laboratory abnormalities has not been established. Table 4 Selected Laboratory Abnormalities (Grades 3 to 4) Reported in ≥ 2% of Participants Receiving SUNLENCA in CAPELLA (Week 52 Analysis) Laboratory Parameter Abnormality SUNLENCA + Background Regimen (N=72) Frequencies are based on treatment-emergent laboratory abnormalities in all participants (cohorts 1 and 2) in CAPELLA. Percentages were calculated based on the number of participants with post-baseline toxicity grades for each laboratory parameter (n=72 for all parameters except hyperglycemia fasting n=57). ALT= alanine aminotransferase; AST= aspartate aminotransferase; ULN = upper limit of normal Creatinine ( >1.8 × ULN or ≥1.5 × baseline) 13% Glycosuria (>2+) Grade 3 only (no Grade 4 values reported). 6% Hyperglycemia (fasting) (>250 mg/dL) 5% Proteinuria (>2+) 4% ALT (≥5 × ULN) 3% AST (≥5 × ULN) 3% Direct Bilirubin (>ULN) 3% 6.2 Postmarketing Experience In addition to adverse reactions reported from clinical trials, the following adverse reactions have been identified during postmarketing use. 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. General disorders and administration site conditions Injection site necrosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with strong CYP3A inducers is contraindicated due to decreased lenacapavir plasma concentrations, which may result in the loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to SUNLENCA [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA is contraindicated with strong CYP3A inducers. ( 4 )

Description

11 DESCRIPTION SUNLENCA tablets and SUNLENCA injection contain lenacapavir sodium, a capsid inhibitor. The chemical name of lenacapavir sodium is: Sodium (4-chloro-7-(2-(( S )-1-(2-((3b S ,4a R )-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1 H -cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2- c ]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1 H -indazol-3-yl)(methylsulfonyl)amide. Lenacapavir sodium has a molecular formula of C 39 H 31 ClF 10 N 7 NaO 5 S 2, a molecular weight of 990.3, and the following structural formula: Lenacapavir sodium is a light yellow to yellow solid and is practically insoluble in water. Chemical Structure SUNLENCA tablets are for oral administration. Each film-coated tablet contains 300 mg of lenacapavir (present as 306.8 mg lenacapavir sodium) and the following inactive ingredients: copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and poloxamer 407. The tablets are film-coated with a coating material containing iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. SUNLENCA injection is for subcutaneous administration. Each single-dose vial contains 463.5 mg/1.5 mL (309 mg/mL) of lenacapavir (present as 473.1 mg/1.5 mL of lenacapavir sodium) as a sterile, preservative-free, clear, yellow solution and the following inactive ingredients: 896.3 mg of polyethylene glycol 300 (as solvent) and water for injection. The apparent pH range of the injection is 9.0–10.2. The vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.

Dosage And Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage – Initiation with one of two options followed by once every 6 months maintenance injection dosing. Tablets may be taken without regard to food. ( 2.2 ) Initiation Option 1 Day 1 927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Day 2 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Initiation Option 2 Day 1 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Day 2 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Day 8 300 mg orally (1 × 300 mg tablet) Day 15 927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) Maintenance 927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) every 6 months (26 weeks) from the date of the last injection +/-2 weeks. Planned missed injections: If scheduled injection is to be missed by more than 2 weeks, SUNLENCA tablets may be used for oral bridging for up to 6 months until injections resume. Recommended dosage is 300 mg orally once every 7 days. ( 2.3 ) Unplanned missed injections: If more than 28 weeks since last injection and tablets have not been taken for oral bridging, restart initiation from Day 1 (using Option 1 or Option 2) if clinically appropriate. ( 2.3 ) SUNLENCA injection is for subcutaneous administration only. Two 1.5 mL injections are required for complete dose. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Adherence to Treatment Regimen Prior to starting SUNLENCA, healthcare providers should carefully select patients who agree to the required every 6 month injection dosing schedule and counsel patients about the importance of adherence to scheduled SUNLENCA dosing visits and concomitant oral antiretroviral therapy to help maintain viral suppression and reduce the risk of viral rebound and potential development of resistance with missed doses [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Microbiology (12.4) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage SUNLENCA can be initiated using one of the two recommended dosage regimens in Table 1 and Table 2 below. Maintenance dosing is administered by subcutaneous injection every 6 months regardless of the initiation regimen. Healthcare providers should determine the appropriate initiation regimen for the patient. SUNLENCA oral tablets may be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 1 Recommended Treatment Regimen for SUNLENCA Initiation and Maintenance, Option 1 Treatment Time Dosage of SUNLENCA: Initiation Day 1 927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Day 2 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Dosage of SUNLENCA: Maintenance Every 6 months (26 weeks) From the date of the last injection. +/-2 weeks 927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) Table 2 Recommended Treatment Regimen for SUNLENCA Initiation and Maintenance, Option 2 Treatment Time Dosage of SUNLENCA: Initiation Day 1 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Day 2 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets) Day 8 300 mg orally (1 × 300 mg tablet) Day 15 927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) Dosage of SUNLENCA: Maintenance Every 6 months (26 weeks) From the date of the last injection. +/-2 weeks 927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) 2.3 Recommended Dosing Schedule for Missed Dose Planned Missed Injections During the maintenance period, if a patient plans to miss a scheduled 6-month injection visit by more than 2 weeks, SUNLENCA tablets may be taken for up to 6 months until injections resume. Refer to Table 3 below for the recommended dosage after planned missed injections. Table 3 Recommended Dosage after Planned Missed Injections: Weekly Oral Maintenance Time since Last Injection Recommendation 26 to 28 weeks Maintenance oral dosage of 300 mg taken once every 7 days for up to 6 months. Resume the maintenance injection dosage within 7 days after the last oral dose. Unplanned Missed Injections Patients who miss a scheduled injection visit should be clinically reassessed, including consideration of lenacapavir resistance testing, to ensure resumption of therapy remains appropriate. During the maintenance period, if more than 28 weeks have elapsed since the last injection and SUNLENCA tablets have not been taken, see Table 4 below for the recommended dosage after unplanned missed injections. Adherence to the injection dosing schedule is strongly recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Microbiology (12.4) ] . Table 4 Recommended Dosage after Unplanned Missed Injections Time since Last Injection Recommendation More than 28 weeks Reinitiate with Option 1 (Table 1) or Option 2 (Table 2) and then continue with maintenance injection dosing. 2.4 Preparation and Administration of Subcutaneous Injection SUNLENCA injection is only for subcutaneous administration into the abdomen by a healthcare provider. Do NOT administer intradermally due to risk of serious injection site reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Use aseptic technique. Visually inspect the solution in the vials and prepared syringe for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. SUNLENCA injection is a yellow solution. Do not use SUNLENCA injection if the solution is discolored or if it contains particulate matter. Once the solution is withdrawn from the vials, the subcutaneous injections should be administered as soon as possible [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ]. There are two available injection kits, which differ only in how SUNLENCA injection is prepared (the components and associated method for withdrawal of the solution from the vials) [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ] . Refer to the figures below for the relevant injection kit. The injection kit components are for single use only. Two 1.5 mL injections are required for a complete dose. Vial access device injection kit Figure 1 identifies the components for use in the administration steps for the vial access device injection kit, and the administration steps are provided in Figure 2. Use of a vial access device is required in this kit. Figure 1 SUNLENCA Vial Access Device Injection Kit Components Figure 2 SUNLENCA Injection Steps for Vial Access Device Injection Kit Withdrawal needle injection kit Figure 3 identifies the components for use in the administration steps for the withdrawal needle injection kit, and the administration steps are provided in Figure 4. The 18-gauge needle is for withdrawal only in this kit. Figure 3 SUNLENCA Withdrawal Needle Injection Kit Components Figure 4 SUNLENCA Injection Steps for Withdrawal Needle Injection Kit Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

Overdosage

10 OVERDOSAGE No data are available on overdose of SUNLENCA in patients. If overdose occurs, monitor the patient for evidence of toxicity. Treatment of overdose with SUNLENCA consists of general supportive measures including monitoring of vital signs as well as observation of the clinical status of the patient. As lenacapavir is highly bound to plasma proteins, it is unlikely to be significantly removed by dialysis.

Adverse Reactions Table

Table 3 Adverse Reactions (All Grades) Reported in ≥ 3% Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all adverse events attributed to trial drug by the investigator, based on all participants (cohorts 1 and 2) in CAPELLA. of Heavily Treatment Experienced Adults with HIV-1 Receiving SUNLENCA in CAPELLA (Week 52 Analysis)
Adverse ReactionsSUNLENCA + Background Regimen (N=72)
Injection Site Reactions65%
Nausea4%

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Consult the Full Prescribing Information prior to and during treatment for important drug interactions. ( 4 , 7 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on SUNLENCA Lenacapavir is a substrate of P-gp, UGT1A1, and CYP3A. Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Drugs that are strong or moderate inducers of CYP3A may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of lenacapavir [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may result in loss of therapeutic effect of SUNLENCA and development of resistance. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with strong CYP3A inducers during SUNLENCA treatment is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) ] . Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with moderate CYP3A inducers during SUNLENCA treatment is not recommended. Combined P-gp, UGT1A1, and Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Combined P-gp, UGT1A1, and strong CYP3A inhibitors may significantly increase plasma concentrations of SUNLENCA. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with these inhibitors is not recommended. 7.2 Effect of SUNLENCA on Other Drugs Lenacapavir is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A. Due to the long half-life of lenacapavir following subcutaneous administration, SUNLENCA may increase the exposure of drugs primarily metabolized by CYP3A [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] initiated within 9 months after the last subcutaneous dose of SUNLENCA, which may increase the potential risk of adverse reactions. See the prescribing information of the sensitive CYP3A substrate for dosing recommendations with moderate inhibitors of CYP3A. 7.3 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Table 5 provides a listing of clinically significant drug interactions with recommended prevention or management strategies, but is not all inclusive. The drug interactions described are based on studies conducted with SUNLENCA or are drug interactions that may occur with SUNLENCA [see Contraindications (4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 5 Drug Interactions with SUNLENCA Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration ↑ = Increase, ↓ = Decrease. Clinical Comment Antiarrhythmics: digoxin ↑ digoxin Use with caution and monitor digoxin therapeutic concentration. Anticoagulants: Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) rivaroxaban dabigatran edoxaban ↑ DOAC Refer to the DOAC prescribing information for concomitant administration with moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or P-gp inhibitors. Anticonvulsants: carbamazepine oxcarbazepine phenobarbital phenytoin ↓ lenacapavir Concomitant administration of carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with carbamazepine or phenytoin is contraindicated. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with oxcarbazepine or phenobarbital is not recommended. Consider use of alternative anticonvulsants. Antiretroviral Agents: atazanavir/cobicistat Drug-drug interaction study was conducted. atazanavir/ritonavir ↑ lenacapavir (atazanavir/cobicistat, atazanavir/ritonavir) Concomitant administration of efavirenz, nevirapine, or tipranavir/ritonavir may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. efavirenz nevirapine tipranavir/ritonavir ↓ lenacapavir (efavirenz, nevirapine, tipranavir/ritonavir) Concomitant administration with atazanavir/cobicistat, atazanavir/ritonavir, efavirenz, nevirapine, or tipranavir/ritonavir is not recommended. Antimycobacterials: rifabutin rifampin rifapentine ↓ lenacapavir Concomitant administration of rifabutin, rifampin and rifapentine may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with rifampin is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) ] . Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with rifabutin or rifapentine is not recommended. Corticosteroids (systemic): cortisone/hydrocortisone dexamethasone ↑ corticosteroids (systemic) Concomitant administration with systemic corticosteroids whose exposures are significantly increased by CYP3A inhibitors can increase the risk for Cushing's syndrome and adrenal suppression. Initiate with the lowest starting dose and titrate carefully while monitoring for safety. ↓ lenacapavir (dexamethasone) Concomitant administration of systemic dexamethasone may result in loss of therapeutic effect of lenacapavir and development of resistance. Alternative corticosteroids to dexamethasone should be considered, particularly for long-term use. Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine ergotamine methylergonovine ↑ dihydroergotamine ↑ ergotamine ↑ methylergonovine Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with dihydroergotamine, ergotamine or methylergonovine is not recommended. Herbal Products: St. John's wort The induction potency of St. John's wort may vary widely based on preparation. (Hypericum perforatum) ↓ lenacapavir Concomitant administration of St. John's wort may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with St. John's wort is contraindicated. HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Initiate lovastatin and simvastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate carefully while monitoring for safety (e.g., myopathy). Narcotic analgesics metabolized by CYP3A: e.g., fentanyl, oxycodone ↑ fentanyl ↑ oxycodone Careful monitoring of therapeutic effects and adverse reactions associated with CYP3A-metabolized narcotic analgesics (including potentially fatal respiratory depression) is recommended with co-administration. tramadol ↑ tramadol A decrease in dose may be needed for tramadol with concomitant use. Narcotic analgesic for treatment of opioid dependence: buprenorphine, methadone buprenorphine: effects unknown methadone: effects unknown Initiation of buprenorphine or methadone in patients taking SUNLENCA: Carefully titrate the dose of buprenorphine or methadone to the desired effect; use the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose. Initiation of SUNLENCA in patients taking buprenorphine or methadone: A dose adjustment for buprenorphine or methadone may be needed. Monitor clinical signs and symptoms. Opioid Antagonist: naloxegol ↑ naloxegol Avoid use with SUNLENCA; if unavoidable, decrease the dosage of naloxegol and monitor for adverse reactions. Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitors: sildenafil tadalafil vardenafil ↑ PDE-5 inhibitors Use of PDE-5 inhibitors for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with tadalafil for the treatment of PAH is not recommended. Use of PDE-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction (ED): Refer to the prescribing information of PDE-5 inhibitors for dose recommendations. Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam ↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolam Use with caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with SUNLENCA 7.4 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with SUNLENCA Based on drug interaction studies conducted with SUNLENCA, no clinically significant drug interactions have been observed with: darunavir/cobicistat, cobicistat, famotidine, pitavastatin, rosuvastatin, tenofovir alafenamide, and voriconazole.

Drug Interactions Table

Table 5 Drug Interactions with SUNLENCA
Concomitant Drug Class: Drug NameEffect on Concentration ↑ = Increase, ↓ = Decrease.Clinical Comment
Antiarrhythmics: digoxin↑ digoxinUse with caution and monitor digoxin therapeutic concentration.
Anticoagulants: Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) rivaroxaban dabigatran edoxaban↑ DOACRefer to the DOAC prescribing information for concomitant administration with moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or P-gp inhibitors.
Anticonvulsants: carbamazepine oxcarbazepine phenobarbital phenytoin↓ lenacapavirConcomitant administration of carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with carbamazepine or phenytoin is contraindicated. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with oxcarbazepine or phenobarbital is not recommended. Consider use of alternative anticonvulsants.
Antiretroviral Agents: atazanavir/cobicistat Drug-drug interaction study was conducted. atazanavir/ritonavir↑ lenacapavir (atazanavir/cobicistat, atazanavir/ritonavir)Concomitant administration of efavirenz, nevirapine, or tipranavir/ritonavir may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance.
efavirenz nevirapine tipranavir/ritonavir↓ lenacapavir (efavirenz, nevirapine, tipranavir/ritonavir)Concomitant administration with atazanavir/cobicistat, atazanavir/ritonavir, efavirenz, nevirapine, or tipranavir/ritonavir is not recommended.
Antimycobacterials: rifabutin rifampin rifapentine↓ lenacapavirConcomitant administration of rifabutin, rifampin and rifapentine may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with rifampin is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4)]. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with rifabutin or rifapentine is not recommended.
Corticosteroids (systemic): cortisone/hydrocortisone dexamethasone↑ corticosteroids (systemic)Concomitant administration with systemic corticosteroids whose exposures are significantly increased by CYP3A inhibitors can increase the risk for Cushing's syndrome and adrenal suppression. Initiate with the lowest starting dose and titrate carefully while monitoring for safety.
↓ lenacapavir (dexamethasone)Concomitant administration of systemic dexamethasone may result in loss of therapeutic effect of lenacapavir and development of resistance. Alternative corticosteroids to dexamethasone should be considered, particularly for long-term use.
Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine ergotamine methylergonovine↑ dihydroergotamine ↑ ergotamine ↑ methylergonovineConcomitant administration of SUNLENCA with dihydroergotamine, ergotamine or methylergonovine is not recommended.
Herbal Products: St. John's wort The induction potency of St. John's wort may vary widely based on preparation. (Hypericum perforatum)↓ lenacapavirConcomitant administration of St. John's wort may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance. Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with St. John's wort is contraindicated.
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin simvastatin↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatinInitiate lovastatin and simvastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate carefully while monitoring for safety (e.g., myopathy).
Narcotic analgesics metabolized by CYP3A: e.g., fentanyl, oxycodone↑ fentanyl ↑ oxycodoneCareful monitoring of therapeutic effects and adverse reactions associated with CYP3A-metabolized narcotic analgesics (including potentially fatal respiratory depression) is recommended with co-administration.
tramadol↑ tramadolA decrease in dose may be needed for tramadol with concomitant use.
Narcotic analgesic for treatment of opioid dependence: buprenorphine, methadonebuprenorphine: effects unknown methadone: effects unknownInitiation of buprenorphine or methadone in patients taking SUNLENCA: Carefully titrate the dose of buprenorphine or methadone to the desired effect; use the lowest feasible initial or maintenance dose. Initiation of SUNLENCA in patients taking buprenorphine or methadone: A dose adjustment for buprenorphine or methadone may be needed. Monitor clinical signs and symptoms.
Opioid Antagonist: naloxegol↑ naloxegolAvoid use with SUNLENCA; if unavoidable, decrease the dosage of naloxegol and monitor for adverse reactions.
Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitors: sildenafil tadalafil vardenafil↑ PDE-5 inhibitorsUse of PDE-5 inhibitors for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with tadalafil for the treatment of PAH is not recommended. Use of PDE-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction (ED): Refer to the prescribing information of PDE-5 inhibitors for dose recommendations.
Sedatives/Hypnotics: midazolam (oral) triazolam↑ midazolam (oral) ↑ triazolamUse with caution when midazolam or triazolam is concomitantly administered with SUNLENCA

Clinical Pharmacology

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action SUNLENCA is an HIV-1 antiretroviral agent [see Microbiology (12.4) ] . 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Exposure-Response In CAPELLA, oral loading doses (600 mg on Day 1 and Day 2, 300 mg on Day 8) followed by subcutaneous doses (927 mg every 6 months starting on Day 15) of SUNLENCA in heavily treatment-experienced participants with multiclass resistant HIV-1, efficacy outcomes (change in plasma HIV-1 RNA from Day 1 to Day 14, and percentage of participants with HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL at Week 26) were similar across the range of observed lenacapavir exposures. Cardiac Electrophysiology At supratherapeutic exposures of lenacapavir (9-fold higher than the therapeutic exposures of SUNLENCA), SUNLENCA does not prolong the QTcF interval to any clinically relevant extent. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of lenacapavir are provided in Table 6 and Table 7. The estimated lenacapavir exposures are comparable between the two recommended dosing regimens. Table 6 Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lenacapavir Oral Subcutaneous Absorption % Absolute bioavailability 6 to 10 100 Values reflect absolute bioavailability following subcutaneous administration of the 927 mg dose. T max Values reflect administration of lenacapavir with or without food. 4 hours 77 to 84 days Due to slow release from the site of subcutaneous administration, the absorption profile of subcutaneously administered lenacapavir is complex. Effect of Food Effect of low-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [low-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). Low fat meal is approximately 400 kcal, 25% fat. AUC inf ratio 98.6 (58.2,167.2) - C max ratio 115.8 (55.4, 242.1) - Effect of high-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [high-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). High fat meal is approximately 1000 kcal, 50% fat. AUC inf ratio 115.2 (72.0, 184.5) - C max ratio 145.2 (77.9, 270.5) - Distribution Apparent volume of distribution (Vd/F, L) 19240 9500 to 11700 % bound to human plasma proteins >98.5 Blood-to-plasma ratio 0.5 to 0.7 Values reflect the blood-to-plasma ratio of lenacapavir following a single dose intravenous administration of [ 14 C] lenacapavir through 336 hours postdose. Elimination t 1/2 10 to 12 days 8 to 12 weeks Clearance (mean apparent clearance, L/h) 55 4.2 % of dose of unchanged drug in plasma Dosing in mass balance studies: single dose intravenous administration of [ 14 C] lenacapair to participants without HIV-1. 69 Metabolism Metabolic pathway(s) CYP3A (minor) UGT1A1 (minor) Excretion Major routes of elimination Excretion of unchanged drug into feces Metabolized via oxidation, N-dealkylation, hydrogenation, amide hydrolysis, glucuronidation, hexose conjugation, pentose conjugation, and glutathione conjugation; primarily via CYP3A and UGT1A1 and no single circulating metabolite accounted for >10% of plasma drug-related exposure. % of dose excreted in urine <1 % of dose excreted in feces (% unchanged) 76 (33) Table 7 Lenacapavir Exposures Following Oral and Subcutaneous Administration of SUNLENCA in Heavily Treatment Experienced Participants with HIV Parameter Mean (%CV) Recommended Dosing Regimen, Option 1 Predicted exposures utilizing population PK analysis. Recommended Dosing Regimen, Option 2 Day 1: 600 mg (oral) + 927 mg (SC) Day 2: 600 mg (oral) Days 1 and 2: 600 mg (oral), Day 8: 300 mg (oral), Day 15: 927 mg (SC) Day 1 to end of Month 6 Days 1 to 15 Day 15 to end of Month 6 CV = coefficient of variation; NA = not applicable; SC = subcutaneous C max (ng/mL) 101.4 (53.1) 88.0 (72.4) 86.5 (51.7) AUC tau (h∙ng/mL) 242266 (46.0) 19496 (72.6) 239163 (47.2) C trough (ng/mL) 32.5 (57.2) 46.9 (72.3) 32.5 (57.5) Lenacapavir exposures after subcutaneous administration were similar between heavily treatment experienced participants with HIV-1 and participants without HIV-1 based on population pharmacokinetics analysis. Lenacapavir exposures (AUC tau , C max and C trough ) after oral administration were 28% to 43% higher in participants with HIV-1 who were heavily treatment experienced, compared to participants without HIV-1 based on population PK analysis. These differences were not considered clinically relevant. Specific Populations There were no clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of lenacapavir based on age (18 to 78 years), sex, ethnicity (hispanic or non-hispanic), race (white, black, asian or other), body weight (41.4 to 164 kg), severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 15 to less than 30 mL per minute, estimated by Cockroft-Gault method), or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B). The effect of end-stage renal disease (including dialysis), or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), on the pharmacokinetics of lenacapavir is unknown. As lenacapavir is greater than 98.5% protein bound, dialysis is not expected to alter exposures of lenacapavir [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ]. Drug Interaction Studies Clinical Studies Clinical drug-drug interaction study indicated that lenacapavir is a substrate of CYP3A, P-gp, and UGT1A1. Table 8 summarizes the pharmacokinetic effects of other drugs on lenacapavir. Lenacapavir is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A. Lenacapavir is an inhibitor of P-gp and BCRP but does not inhibit OATP. Table 9 summarizes the pharmacokinetic effects of lenacapavir on other drugs. Table 8 Effect of Other Drugs on Lenacapavir Single dose of lenacapavir 300 mg administered orally. , All interaction studies conducted in participants without HIV-1. Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) Mean Ratio of Lenacapavir Pharmacokinetic Parameters (90% CI); No effect = 1.00 C max AUC Cobicistat (fed) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong] and P-gp) 150 once daily 2.10 (1.62, 2.72) 2.28 (1.75, 2.96) Darunavir / cobicistat (fed) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong] and inhibitor and inducer of P-gp) 800/150 once daily 2.30 (1.79, 2.95) 1.94 (1.50, 2.52) Voriconazole (fasted) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong]) 400 twice daily, 200 twice daily 400 mg loading dose twice daily for a day, followed by 200 mg maintenance dose twice daily. 1.09 (0.81, 1.47) 1.41 (1.10, 1.81) Atazanavir / cobicistat (fed) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong] and UGT1A1 and P-gp) 300/150 once daily 6.60 (4.99, 8.73) 4.21 (3.19, 5.57) Rifampin (fasted) (Inducer of CYP3A [strong] and P-gp and UGT) 600 once daily 0.45 (0.34, 0.60) 0.16 (0.12, 0.20) Efavirenz (fasted) (Inducer of CYP3A [moderate] and P-gp) 600 once daily 0.64 (0.45, 0.92) 0.44 (0.32, 0.59) Famotidine (2 hours before, fasted) 40 once daily 1.01 (0.75, 1.34) 1.28 (1.00, 1.63) Table 9 Effect of Lenacapavir on Other Drugs All interaction studies conducted in participants without HIV-1. , Following 600 mg twice daily for 2 days, single 600 mg doses of lenacapavir were administered with each coadministered drug, resulting in lenacapavir exposures similar to or higher than those at the recommended dosage regimen. Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) Mean Ratio of Coadministered Drug Pharmacokinetic Parameters (90% CI) All No Effect Boundaries are 70% to 143%. ; No effect = 1.00 C max AUC Tenofovir alafenamide (fed) (substrate of P-gp) 25 single dose 1.24 (0.98, 1.58) 1.32 (1.09, 1.59) Tenofovir Tenofovir alafenamide is converted to tenofovir in vivo. (substrate of P-gp) 1.23 (1.05, 1.44) 1.47 (1.27, 1.71) Pitavastatin (simultaneous administration, fed) (substrate of OATP) 2 single dose 1.00 (0.84, 1.19) 1.11 (1.00, 1.25) Pitavastatin (3 days after lenacapavir, fed) (substrate of OATP) 2 single dose 0.85 (0.69, 1.05) 0.96 (0.87, 1.07) Rosuvastatin (fed) (substrate of BCRP and OATP) 5 single dose 1.57 (1.38, 1.80) 1.31 (1.19, 1.43) Midazolam (simultaneous administration, fed) (substrate of CYP3A) 2.5 single dose 1.94 (1.81, 2.08) 3.59 (3.30, 3.91) 1-hydroxymidazolam Major active metabolite of midazolam. (substrate of CYP3A) 0.54 (0.50, 0.59) 0.76 (0.72, 0.80) Midazolam (1 day after lenacapavir, fed) (substrate of CYP3A) 2.5 single dose 2.16 (2.02, 2.30) 4.08 (3.77, 4.41) 1-hydroxymidazolam (substrate of CYP3A) 0.52 (0.48, 0.57) 0.84 (0.80, 0.88) In Vitro Studies Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes : Lenacapavir is not a substrate, inducer, or inhibitor of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6. Lenacapavir is not an inducer of CYP3A4. Uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT) Enzymes : Lenacapavir is not an inhibitor of UGT1A1. Transporter Systems : Lenacapavir is not an inhibitor of organic anion transporter 1 (OAT1), OAT3, organic cation transporter (OCT)1, OCT2, multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter (MATE) 1, or MATE 2-K. Lenacapavir is not a substrate of BCRP, OATP1B1, or OATP1B3. 12.4 Microbiology Mechanism of Action Lenacapavir is a multistage, selective inhibitor of HIV-1 capsid function that directly binds to the interface between capsid protein (p24) subunits in hexamers. Surface plasmon resonance sensorgrams showed dose-dependent and saturable binding of lenacapavir to cross-linked wild-type capsid hexamer with an equilibrium binding constant (K D ) of 1.4 nM. Lenacapavir inhibits HIV-1 replication by interfering with multiple essential steps of the viral lifecycle, including capsid-mediated nuclear uptake of HIV-1 proviral DNA (by blocking nuclear import proteins binding to capsid), virus assembly and release (by interfering with Gag/Gag-Pol functioning, reducing production of capsid protein subunits), and capsid core formation (by disrupting the rate of capsid subunit association, leading to malformed capsids). Antiviral Activity in Cell Culture Lenacapavir has antiviral activity that is specific to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1 and HIV-2). The antiviral activity of lenacapavir against laboratory and clinical isolates of HIV-1 was assessed in T-lymphoblastoid cell lines, PBMCs, primary monocyte/macrophage cells, and CD4 + T-lymphocytes with EC 50 values ranging from 30 to 190 pM. Lenacapavir displayed antiviral activity in cell culture against all HIV-1 groups (M, N, O), including subtypes A, A1, AE, AG, B, BF, C, D, E, F, G with EC 50 values ranging from 20 and 160 pM. The median EC 50 value for subtype B isolates (n=8) was 40 pM. Lenacapavir was 15- to 25-fold less active against HIV-2 isolates relative to HIV-1. In a study of lenacapavir in combination with representatives from the major classes of anti-retroviral agents (INSTIs, NNRTIs, NRTIs, and PIs), no antagonism of antiviral activity was observed. Resistance In Cell Culture HIV-1 variants with reduced susceptibility to lenacapavir have been selected in cell culture. Resistance selections with lenacapavir identified 7 substitutions in capsid: L56I, M66I, Q67H, K70N, N74D/S, and T107N singly or in dual combination that conferred 4- to >3,226-fold reduced phenotypic susceptibility to lenacapavir relative to wild-type (WT) virus. The M66I substitution alone or in combination conferred >3,226-fold decreased susceptibility to lenacapavir in a single-cycle infectivity assay; substitutions Q67H and T107N, conferred 4- to 6.3-fold decreased susceptibility; K70N, N74D and Q67H/N74S conferred 22- to 32-fold decreased susceptibility; and L56I conferred 239-fold decreased susceptibility. In Clinical Trials In CAPELLA, 31% (22/72) of heavily treatment-experienced participants met the criteria for resistance analyses through Week 52 (HIV-1 RNA ≥ 50 copies/mL at confirmed virologic failure [suboptimal virologic response at Week 4, virologic rebound, or viremia at last visit]) and were analyzed for lenacapavir resistance-associated substitution emergence. Lenacapavir resistance-associated capsid substitutions were found in 41% (n=9) of participants with confirmed virologic failure who had post-baseline capsid genotypic resistance data (n=22). The M66I capsid substitution was observed in 27% (6/22) of participants, alone or in combination with other lenacapavir resistance-associated capsid substitutions including Q67Q/H, Q67Q/H/K/N, K70K/R, K70N/S, N74D, N74N/H, A105T, and T107A. The other 3 participants with virologic failure had emergent lenacapavir resistance-associated capsid substitutions Q67K+K70H, Q67H+K70R+T107S, and Q67Q/H. Phenotypic analyses of the confirmed virologic failure isolates with emergent lenacapavir resistance-associated substitutions showed 6- to >1428-fold decreases in lenacapavir susceptibility when compared to WT. Among the 9 participants with virologic failure who developed lenacapavir resistance-associated substitutions in capsid, 4 received SUNLENCA in combination with a background regimen with no fully active antiretrovirals based on the baseline genotypic and/or phenotypic resistance. Therefore, given the risk of developing resistance in situations of functional monotherapy, careful consideration should be given to having active drugs in addition to SUNLENCA in the treatment regimen. Four participants with virologic failure had emergent resistance substitutions to components of the optimized background regimen (OBR): emergent NRTI substitution M184I/V and NNRTI substitution K103N/Y with emtricitabine and doravirine plus atazanavir, bictegravir, and tenofovir alafenamide in OBR; emergent NNRTI substitution V106M from a mixture at baseline (in addition to lenacapavir resistance-associated substitutions M66I + T107A) with doravirine plus emtricitabine and ibalizumab in OBR; emergent NRTI substitutions K65R and S68N from mixtures at baseline (in addition to lenacapavir resistance-associated substitution M66I) with tenofovir alafenamide, plus emtricitabine, dolutegravir, darunavir/cobicistat, and rilpivirine in OBR; and emergent NRTI substitution K65K/R with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate plus darunavir/cobicistat, dolutegravir, and emtricitabine in OBR. Oral Maintenance for Missed Injections Of the 57 participants who received oral maintenance, 9 participants (5 participants in Cohort 1 and 4 participants in Cohort 2) met the criteria for resistance analysis. Six of these 9 participants had emergent lenacapavir resistance substitutions in capsid (Q67H [n=4], K70R or N [n=2], N74D or K [n=2], T107N [n=1]) with 4.5- to 393-fold decreased lenacapavir susceptibility. In addition, 2 participants had emergent resistance substitutions to darunavir in their optimized background regimen. Lenacapavir Resistance with Suboptimal Adherence to Other Antiretroviral Drugs in the Regimen The development of lenacapavir-associated capsid resistance substitutions in 6 participants during the oral maintenance period was likely due to suboptimal adherence to the optimized background oral regimens that included dolutegravir and/or darunavir. After developing lenacapavir resistance, 5 of the 6 participants achieved HIV-1 RNA resuppression (HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL) while maintaining SUNLENCA treatment. With the emergence of lenacapavir resistance substitutions and decreased susceptibility to lenacapavir, it is unclear how much antiviral activity lenacapavir is contributing to the resuppression of HIV-1 RNA in these 5 participants. Thus, adherence to other antiretroviral drugs in the regimen should be optimized while the patient is receiving SUNLENCA. During SUNLENCA treatment, if suboptimal adherence to the oral antiretroviral regimen occurs with concurrent HIV-1 RNA viral load increases ( i.e ., virologic failure), lenacapavir resistance should be assessed, and if detected, consideration should be given to discontinuing SUNLENCA treatment [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Cross-Resistance The antiviral activity in cell culture of lenacapavir was determined against a broad spectrum of HIV-1 site-directed mutants and patient-derived HIV-1 isolates with resistance to the four main classes of anti-retroviral agents (INSTI, NNRTI, NRTI, and PI; n=58), as well as to viruses resistant to the gp120-directed attachment inhibitor fostemsavir, the CD4 + -directed post-attachment inhibitor ibalizumab, the CCR5 co-receptor antagonist maraviroc, and the gp41 fusion inhibitor enfuvirtide (n=42). These data indicated that lenacapavir remained fully active against all variants tested, thereby demonstrating a non-overlapping resistance profile. In addition, the antiviral activity of lenacapavir in patient isolates was unaffected by the presence of naturally occurring Gag polymorphisms and substitutions at protease cleavage sites.

Clinical Pharmacology Table

Table 6 Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lenacapavir
OralSubcutaneous
Absorption
% Absolute bioavailability6 to 10100 Values reflect absolute bioavailability following subcutaneous administration of the 927 mg dose.
Tmax Values reflect administration of lenacapavir with or without food.4 hours77 to 84 days Due to slow release from the site of subcutaneous administration, the absorption profile of subcutaneously administered lenacapavir is complex.
Effect of Food
Effect of low-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [low-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). Low fat meal is approximately 400 kcal, 25% fat.AUCinf ratio98.6 (58.2,167.2)-
Cmax ratio115.8 (55.4, 242.1)-
Effect of high-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [high-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). High fat meal is approximately 1000 kcal, 50% fat.AUCinf ratio115.2 (72.0, 184.5)-
Cmax ratio145.2 (77.9, 270.5)-
Distribution
Apparent volume of distribution (Vd/F, L)192409500 to 11700
% bound to human plasma proteins>98.5
Blood-to-plasma ratio0.5 to 0.7 Values reflect the blood-to-plasma ratio of lenacapavir following a single dose intravenous administration of [14C] lenacapavir through 336 hours postdose.
Elimination
t1/210 to 12 days8 to 12 weeks
Clearance (mean apparent clearance, L/h)554.2
% of dose of unchanged drug in plasma Dosing in mass balance studies: single dose intravenous administration of [14C] lenacapair to participants without HIV-1.69
Metabolism
Metabolic pathway(s)CYP3A (minor) UGT1A1 (minor)
Excretion
Major routes of eliminationExcretion of unchanged drug into feces Metabolized via oxidation, N-dealkylation, hydrogenation, amide hydrolysis, glucuronidation, hexose conjugation, pentose conjugation, and glutathione conjugation; primarily via CYP3A and UGT1A1 and no single circulating metabolite accounted for >10% of plasma drug-related exposure.
% of dose excreted in urine <1
% of dose excreted in feces (% unchanged) 76 (33)

Mechanism Of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action SUNLENCA is an HIV-1 antiretroviral agent [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .

Pharmacodynamics

12.2 Pharmacodynamics Exposure-Response In CAPELLA, oral loading doses (600 mg on Day 1 and Day 2, 300 mg on Day 8) followed by subcutaneous doses (927 mg every 6 months starting on Day 15) of SUNLENCA in heavily treatment-experienced participants with multiclass resistant HIV-1, efficacy outcomes (change in plasma HIV-1 RNA from Day 1 to Day 14, and percentage of participants with HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL at Week 26) were similar across the range of observed lenacapavir exposures. Cardiac Electrophysiology At supratherapeutic exposures of lenacapavir (9-fold higher than the therapeutic exposures of SUNLENCA), SUNLENCA does not prolong the QTcF interval to any clinically relevant extent.

Pharmacokinetics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of lenacapavir are provided in Table 6 and Table 7. The estimated lenacapavir exposures are comparable between the two recommended dosing regimens. Table 6 Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lenacapavir Oral Subcutaneous Absorption % Absolute bioavailability 6 to 10 100 Values reflect absolute bioavailability following subcutaneous administration of the 927 mg dose. T max Values reflect administration of lenacapavir with or without food. 4 hours 77 to 84 days Due to slow release from the site of subcutaneous administration, the absorption profile of subcutaneously administered lenacapavir is complex. Effect of Food Effect of low-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [low-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). Low fat meal is approximately 400 kcal, 25% fat. AUC inf ratio 98.6 (58.2,167.2) - C max ratio 115.8 (55.4, 242.1) - Effect of high-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [high-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). High fat meal is approximately 1000 kcal, 50% fat. AUC inf ratio 115.2 (72.0, 184.5) - C max ratio 145.2 (77.9, 270.5) - Distribution Apparent volume of distribution (Vd/F, L) 19240 9500 to 11700 % bound to human plasma proteins >98.5 Blood-to-plasma ratio 0.5 to 0.7 Values reflect the blood-to-plasma ratio of lenacapavir following a single dose intravenous administration of [ 14 C] lenacapavir through 336 hours postdose. Elimination t 1/2 10 to 12 days 8 to 12 weeks Clearance (mean apparent clearance, L/h) 55 4.2 % of dose of unchanged drug in plasma Dosing in mass balance studies: single dose intravenous administration of [ 14 C] lenacapair to participants without HIV-1. 69 Metabolism Metabolic pathway(s) CYP3A (minor) UGT1A1 (minor) Excretion Major routes of elimination Excretion of unchanged drug into feces Metabolized via oxidation, N-dealkylation, hydrogenation, amide hydrolysis, glucuronidation, hexose conjugation, pentose conjugation, and glutathione conjugation; primarily via CYP3A and UGT1A1 and no single circulating metabolite accounted for >10% of plasma drug-related exposure. % of dose excreted in urine <1 % of dose excreted in feces (% unchanged) 76 (33) Table 7 Lenacapavir Exposures Following Oral and Subcutaneous Administration of SUNLENCA in Heavily Treatment Experienced Participants with HIV Parameter Mean (%CV) Recommended Dosing Regimen, Option 1 Predicted exposures utilizing population PK analysis. Recommended Dosing Regimen, Option 2 Day 1: 600 mg (oral) + 927 mg (SC) Day 2: 600 mg (oral) Days 1 and 2: 600 mg (oral), Day 8: 300 mg (oral), Day 15: 927 mg (SC) Day 1 to end of Month 6 Days 1 to 15 Day 15 to end of Month 6 CV = coefficient of variation; NA = not applicable; SC = subcutaneous C max (ng/mL) 101.4 (53.1) 88.0 (72.4) 86.5 (51.7) AUC tau (h∙ng/mL) 242266 (46.0) 19496 (72.6) 239163 (47.2) C trough (ng/mL) 32.5 (57.2) 46.9 (72.3) 32.5 (57.5) Lenacapavir exposures after subcutaneous administration were similar between heavily treatment experienced participants with HIV-1 and participants without HIV-1 based on population pharmacokinetics analysis. Lenacapavir exposures (AUC tau , C max and C trough ) after oral administration were 28% to 43% higher in participants with HIV-1 who were heavily treatment experienced, compared to participants without HIV-1 based on population PK analysis. These differences were not considered clinically relevant. Specific Populations There were no clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of lenacapavir based on age (18 to 78 years), sex, ethnicity (hispanic or non-hispanic), race (white, black, asian or other), body weight (41.4 to 164 kg), severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 15 to less than 30 mL per minute, estimated by Cockroft-Gault method), or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B). The effect of end-stage renal disease (including dialysis), or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), on the pharmacokinetics of lenacapavir is unknown. As lenacapavir is greater than 98.5% protein bound, dialysis is not expected to alter exposures of lenacapavir [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ]. Drug Interaction Studies Clinical Studies Clinical drug-drug interaction study indicated that lenacapavir is a substrate of CYP3A, P-gp, and UGT1A1. Table 8 summarizes the pharmacokinetic effects of other drugs on lenacapavir. Lenacapavir is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A. Lenacapavir is an inhibitor of P-gp and BCRP but does not inhibit OATP. Table 9 summarizes the pharmacokinetic effects of lenacapavir on other drugs. Table 8 Effect of Other Drugs on Lenacapavir Single dose of lenacapavir 300 mg administered orally. , All interaction studies conducted in participants without HIV-1. Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) Mean Ratio of Lenacapavir Pharmacokinetic Parameters (90% CI); No effect = 1.00 C max AUC Cobicistat (fed) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong] and P-gp) 150 once daily 2.10 (1.62, 2.72) 2.28 (1.75, 2.96) Darunavir / cobicistat (fed) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong] and inhibitor and inducer of P-gp) 800/150 once daily 2.30 (1.79, 2.95) 1.94 (1.50, 2.52) Voriconazole (fasted) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong]) 400 twice daily, 200 twice daily 400 mg loading dose twice daily for a day, followed by 200 mg maintenance dose twice daily. 1.09 (0.81, 1.47) 1.41 (1.10, 1.81) Atazanavir / cobicistat (fed) (Inhibitor of CYP3A [strong] and UGT1A1 and P-gp) 300/150 once daily 6.60 (4.99, 8.73) 4.21 (3.19, 5.57) Rifampin (fasted) (Inducer of CYP3A [strong] and P-gp and UGT) 600 once daily 0.45 (0.34, 0.60) 0.16 (0.12, 0.20) Efavirenz (fasted) (Inducer of CYP3A [moderate] and P-gp) 600 once daily 0.64 (0.45, 0.92) 0.44 (0.32, 0.59) Famotidine (2 hours before, fasted) 40 once daily 1.01 (0.75, 1.34) 1.28 (1.00, 1.63) Table 9 Effect of Lenacapavir on Other Drugs All interaction studies conducted in participants without HIV-1. , Following 600 mg twice daily for 2 days, single 600 mg doses of lenacapavir were administered with each coadministered drug, resulting in lenacapavir exposures similar to or higher than those at the recommended dosage regimen. Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug (mg) Mean Ratio of Coadministered Drug Pharmacokinetic Parameters (90% CI) All No Effect Boundaries are 70% to 143%. ; No effect = 1.00 C max AUC Tenofovir alafenamide (fed) (substrate of P-gp) 25 single dose 1.24 (0.98, 1.58) 1.32 (1.09, 1.59) Tenofovir Tenofovir alafenamide is converted to tenofovir in vivo. (substrate of P-gp) 1.23 (1.05, 1.44) 1.47 (1.27, 1.71) Pitavastatin (simultaneous administration, fed) (substrate of OATP) 2 single dose 1.00 (0.84, 1.19) 1.11 (1.00, 1.25) Pitavastatin (3 days after lenacapavir, fed) (substrate of OATP) 2 single dose 0.85 (0.69, 1.05) 0.96 (0.87, 1.07) Rosuvastatin (fed) (substrate of BCRP and OATP) 5 single dose 1.57 (1.38, 1.80) 1.31 (1.19, 1.43) Midazolam (simultaneous administration, fed) (substrate of CYP3A) 2.5 single dose 1.94 (1.81, 2.08) 3.59 (3.30, 3.91) 1-hydroxymidazolam Major active metabolite of midazolam. (substrate of CYP3A) 0.54 (0.50, 0.59) 0.76 (0.72, 0.80) Midazolam (1 day after lenacapavir, fed) (substrate of CYP3A) 2.5 single dose 2.16 (2.02, 2.30) 4.08 (3.77, 4.41) 1-hydroxymidazolam (substrate of CYP3A) 0.52 (0.48, 0.57) 0.84 (0.80, 0.88) In Vitro Studies Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes : Lenacapavir is not a substrate, inducer, or inhibitor of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6. Lenacapavir is not an inducer of CYP3A4. Uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT) Enzymes : Lenacapavir is not an inhibitor of UGT1A1. Transporter Systems : Lenacapavir is not an inhibitor of organic anion transporter 1 (OAT1), OAT3, organic cation transporter (OCT)1, OCT2, multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter (MATE) 1, or MATE 2-K. Lenacapavir is not a substrate of BCRP, OATP1B1, or OATP1B3.

Pharmacokinetics Table

Table 6 Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lenacapavir
OralSubcutaneous
Absorption
% Absolute bioavailability6 to 10100 Values reflect absolute bioavailability following subcutaneous administration of the 927 mg dose.
Tmax Values reflect administration of lenacapavir with or without food.4 hours77 to 84 days Due to slow release from the site of subcutaneous administration, the absorption profile of subcutaneously administered lenacapavir is complex.
Effect of Food
Effect of low-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [low-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). Low fat meal is approximately 400 kcal, 25% fat.AUCinf ratio98.6 (58.2,167.2)-
Cmax ratio115.8 (55.4, 242.1)-
Effect of high-fat meal (relative to fasting) Values refer to geometric mean ratio [high-fat meal/fasting] in PK parameters and (90% confidence interval). High fat meal is approximately 1000 kcal, 50% fat.AUCinf ratio115.2 (72.0, 184.5)-
Cmax ratio145.2 (77.9, 270.5)-
Distribution
Apparent volume of distribution (Vd/F, L)192409500 to 11700
% bound to human plasma proteins>98.5
Blood-to-plasma ratio0.5 to 0.7 Values reflect the blood-to-plasma ratio of lenacapavir following a single dose intravenous administration of [14C] lenacapavir through 336 hours postdose.
Elimination
t1/210 to 12 days8 to 12 weeks
Clearance (mean apparent clearance, L/h)554.2
% of dose of unchanged drug in plasma Dosing in mass balance studies: single dose intravenous administration of [14C] lenacapair to participants without HIV-1.69
Metabolism
Metabolic pathway(s)CYP3A (minor) UGT1A1 (minor)
Excretion
Major routes of eliminationExcretion of unchanged drug into feces Metabolized via oxidation, N-dealkylation, hydrogenation, amide hydrolysis, glucuronidation, hexose conjugation, pentose conjugation, and glutathione conjugation; primarily via CYP3A and UGT1A1 and no single circulating metabolite accounted for >10% of plasma drug-related exposure.
% of dose excreted in urine <1
% of dose excreted in feces (% unchanged) 76 (33)

Effective Time

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Dosage And Administration Table

Initiation Option 1
Day 1927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
Day 2600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
Initiation Option 2
Day 1600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
Day 2600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
Day 8300 mg orally (1 × 300 mg tablet)
Day 15927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections)
Maintenance
927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) every 6 months (26 weeks) from the date of the last injection +/-2 weeks.

Dosage Forms And Strengths

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 300 mg Injection: 463.5 mg/1.5 mL (309 mg/mL) in single-dose vials. ( 3 ) SUNLENCA tablets: Each tablet contains 300 mg of lenacapavir (present as 306.8 mg of lenacapavir sodium). The tablets are beige, capsule-shaped, film-coated, and debossed with 'GSI' on one side of the tablet and '62L' on the other side of the tablet. SUNLENCA injection: Each single-dose vial contains 463.5 mg/1.5 mL (309 mg/mL) of lenacapavir (present as 473.1 mg/1.5 mL of lenacapavir sodium). The lenacapavir injectable solution is sterile, preservative-free, clear, and yellow with no visible particles.

Spl Product Data Elements

Sunlenca LENACAPAVIR SODIUM LENACAPAVIR SODIUM LENACAPAVIR COPOVIDONE K25-31 POLOXAMER 407 METHYL ALCOHOL MANNITOL MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM MAGNESIUM STEARATE Beige GSI;62L Sunlenca LENACAPAVIR SODIUM Sunlenca LENACAPAVIR SODIUM LENACAPAVIR SODIUM LENACAPAVIR POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 300 WATER

Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Lenacapavir was not carcinogenic in a 6-month rasH2 transgenic mouse study in males or females at doses of up to 300 mg/kg/dose once every 13 weeks. A 104-week carcinogenicity study was conducted in male and female rats at lenacapavir doses of 0, 102, 309, or 927 mg/kg by subcutaneous injection once every 13-weeks. A treatment-related increase in the incidence of malignant sarcoma at the injection site was observed in males and a treatment-related increase in combined benign fibroma and malignant fibrosarcoma at the injection site was observed in females, at the highest dose (927 mg/kg). This dose in rats resulted in an exposure approximately 34-times the human exposure at the RHD, based on AUC. These tumors are considered to be a secondary response to chronic tissue irritation and granulomatous inflammation, due to the depot effect of lenacapavir following subcutaneous injection. The clinical relevance of these findings are unknown. Mutagenesis Lenacapavir was not mutagenic in a battery of in vitro and in vivo genotoxicity assays, including microbial mutagenesis, chromosome aberration in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and in in vivo rat micronucleus assays. Impairment of Fertility There were no effects on fertility, mating performance or early embryonic development when lenacapavir was administered to rats at systemic exposures (AUC) 5 times the exposure to humans at the RHD of SUNLENCA.

Nonclinical Toxicology

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Lenacapavir was not carcinogenic in a 6-month rasH2 transgenic mouse study in males or females at doses of up to 300 mg/kg/dose once every 13 weeks. A 104-week carcinogenicity study was conducted in male and female rats at lenacapavir doses of 0, 102, 309, or 927 mg/kg by subcutaneous injection once every 13-weeks. A treatment-related increase in the incidence of malignant sarcoma at the injection site was observed in males and a treatment-related increase in combined benign fibroma and malignant fibrosarcoma at the injection site was observed in females, at the highest dose (927 mg/kg). This dose in rats resulted in an exposure approximately 34-times the human exposure at the RHD, based on AUC. These tumors are considered to be a secondary response to chronic tissue irritation and granulomatous inflammation, due to the depot effect of lenacapavir following subcutaneous injection. The clinical relevance of these findings are unknown. Mutagenesis Lenacapavir was not mutagenic in a battery of in vitro and in vivo genotoxicity assays, including microbial mutagenesis, chromosome aberration in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and in in vivo rat micronucleus assays. Impairment of Fertility There were no effects on fertility, mating performance or early embryonic development when lenacapavir was administered to rats at systemic exposures (AUC) 5 times the exposure to humans at the RHD of SUNLENCA.

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Sunlenca

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Microbiology

12.4 Microbiology Mechanism of Action Lenacapavir is a multistage, selective inhibitor of HIV-1 capsid function that directly binds to the interface between capsid protein (p24) subunits in hexamers. Surface plasmon resonance sensorgrams showed dose-dependent and saturable binding of lenacapavir to cross-linked wild-type capsid hexamer with an equilibrium binding constant (K D ) of 1.4 nM. Lenacapavir inhibits HIV-1 replication by interfering with multiple essential steps of the viral lifecycle, including capsid-mediated nuclear uptake of HIV-1 proviral DNA (by blocking nuclear import proteins binding to capsid), virus assembly and release (by interfering with Gag/Gag-Pol functioning, reducing production of capsid protein subunits), and capsid core formation (by disrupting the rate of capsid subunit association, leading to malformed capsids). Antiviral Activity in Cell Culture Lenacapavir has antiviral activity that is specific to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1 and HIV-2). The antiviral activity of lenacapavir against laboratory and clinical isolates of HIV-1 was assessed in T-lymphoblastoid cell lines, PBMCs, primary monocyte/macrophage cells, and CD4 + T-lymphocytes with EC 50 values ranging from 30 to 190 pM. Lenacapavir displayed antiviral activity in cell culture against all HIV-1 groups (M, N, O), including subtypes A, A1, AE, AG, B, BF, C, D, E, F, G with EC 50 values ranging from 20 and 160 pM. The median EC 50 value for subtype B isolates (n=8) was 40 pM. Lenacapavir was 15- to 25-fold less active against HIV-2 isolates relative to HIV-1. In a study of lenacapavir in combination with representatives from the major classes of anti-retroviral agents (INSTIs, NNRTIs, NRTIs, and PIs), no antagonism of antiviral activity was observed. Resistance In Cell Culture HIV-1 variants with reduced susceptibility to lenacapavir have been selected in cell culture. Resistance selections with lenacapavir identified 7 substitutions in capsid: L56I, M66I, Q67H, K70N, N74D/S, and T107N singly or in dual combination that conferred 4- to >3,226-fold reduced phenotypic susceptibility to lenacapavir relative to wild-type (WT) virus. The M66I substitution alone or in combination conferred >3,226-fold decreased susceptibility to lenacapavir in a single-cycle infectivity assay; substitutions Q67H and T107N, conferred 4- to 6.3-fold decreased susceptibility; K70N, N74D and Q67H/N74S conferred 22- to 32-fold decreased susceptibility; and L56I conferred 239-fold decreased susceptibility. In Clinical Trials In CAPELLA, 31% (22/72) of heavily treatment-experienced participants met the criteria for resistance analyses through Week 52 (HIV-1 RNA ≥ 50 copies/mL at confirmed virologic failure [suboptimal virologic response at Week 4, virologic rebound, or viremia at last visit]) and were analyzed for lenacapavir resistance-associated substitution emergence. Lenacapavir resistance-associated capsid substitutions were found in 41% (n=9) of participants with confirmed virologic failure who had post-baseline capsid genotypic resistance data (n=22). The M66I capsid substitution was observed in 27% (6/22) of participants, alone or in combination with other lenacapavir resistance-associated capsid substitutions including Q67Q/H, Q67Q/H/K/N, K70K/R, K70N/S, N74D, N74N/H, A105T, and T107A. The other 3 participants with virologic failure had emergent lenacapavir resistance-associated capsid substitutions Q67K+K70H, Q67H+K70R+T107S, and Q67Q/H. Phenotypic analyses of the confirmed virologic failure isolates with emergent lenacapavir resistance-associated substitutions showed 6- to >1428-fold decreases in lenacapavir susceptibility when compared to WT. Among the 9 participants with virologic failure who developed lenacapavir resistance-associated substitutions in capsid, 4 received SUNLENCA in combination with a background regimen with no fully active antiretrovirals based on the baseline genotypic and/or phenotypic resistance. Therefore, given the risk of developing resistance in situations of functional monotherapy, careful consideration should be given to having active drugs in addition to SUNLENCA in the treatment regimen. Four participants with virologic failure had emergent resistance substitutions to components of the optimized background regimen (OBR): emergent NRTI substitution M184I/V and NNRTI substitution K103N/Y with emtricitabine and doravirine plus atazanavir, bictegravir, and tenofovir alafenamide in OBR; emergent NNRTI substitution V106M from a mixture at baseline (in addition to lenacapavir resistance-associated substitutions M66I + T107A) with doravirine plus emtricitabine and ibalizumab in OBR; emergent NRTI substitutions K65R and S68N from mixtures at baseline (in addition to lenacapavir resistance-associated substitution M66I) with tenofovir alafenamide, plus emtricitabine, dolutegravir, darunavir/cobicistat, and rilpivirine in OBR; and emergent NRTI substitution K65K/R with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate plus darunavir/cobicistat, dolutegravir, and emtricitabine in OBR. Oral Maintenance for Missed Injections Of the 57 participants who received oral maintenance, 9 participants (5 participants in Cohort 1 and 4 participants in Cohort 2) met the criteria for resistance analysis. Six of these 9 participants had emergent lenacapavir resistance substitutions in capsid (Q67H [n=4], K70R or N [n=2], N74D or K [n=2], T107N [n=1]) with 4.5- to 393-fold decreased lenacapavir susceptibility. In addition, 2 participants had emergent resistance substitutions to darunavir in their optimized background regimen. Lenacapavir Resistance with Suboptimal Adherence to Other Antiretroviral Drugs in the Regimen The development of lenacapavir-associated capsid resistance substitutions in 6 participants during the oral maintenance period was likely due to suboptimal adherence to the optimized background oral regimens that included dolutegravir and/or darunavir. After developing lenacapavir resistance, 5 of the 6 participants achieved HIV-1 RNA resuppression (HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL) while maintaining SUNLENCA treatment. With the emergence of lenacapavir resistance substitutions and decreased susceptibility to lenacapavir, it is unclear how much antiviral activity lenacapavir is contributing to the resuppression of HIV-1 RNA in these 5 participants. Thus, adherence to other antiretroviral drugs in the regimen should be optimized while the patient is receiving SUNLENCA. During SUNLENCA treatment, if suboptimal adherence to the oral antiretroviral regimen occurs with concurrent HIV-1 RNA viral load increases ( i.e ., virologic failure), lenacapavir resistance should be assessed, and if detected, consideration should be given to discontinuing SUNLENCA treatment [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Cross-Resistance The antiviral activity in cell culture of lenacapavir was determined against a broad spectrum of HIV-1 site-directed mutants and patient-derived HIV-1 isolates with resistance to the four main classes of anti-retroviral agents (INSTI, NNRTI, NRTI, and PI; n=58), as well as to viruses resistant to the gp120-directed attachment inhibitor fostemsavir, the CD4 + -directed post-attachment inhibitor ibalizumab, the CCR5 co-receptor antagonist maraviroc, and the gp41 fusion inhibitor enfuvirtide (n=42). These data indicated that lenacapavir remained fully active against all variants tested, thereby demonstrating a non-overlapping resistance profile. In addition, the antiviral activity of lenacapavir in patient isolates was unaffected by the presence of naturally occurring Gag polymorphisms and substitutions at protease cleavage sites.

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Information For Patients

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Drug Interactions SUNLENCA may interact with certain drugs; therefore, advise patients to report to their healthcare provider the use of any other prescription or non-prescription medication or herbal products, including St. John's wort, during treatment with SUNLENCA [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7) ] . If SUNLENCA is discontinued, advise patients that SUNLENCA may remain in the body and affect certain other drugs for up to 9 months after receiving their last injection [see Drug Interactions (7.2 , 7.3) ]. Immune Reconstitution Syndrome Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider immediately of any symptoms of infection, as in some patients with advanced HIV (AIDS), signs and symptoms of inflammation from previous infections may occur soon after anti-HIV treatment is started [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Adherence to SUNLENCA Counsel patients about the importance of continued medication adherence and scheduled visits to maintain viral suppression and to reduce risk of loss of virologic response and development of resistance. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they stop taking SUNLENCA or any other drug in their antiretroviral regimen [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Missed Dose Inform patients that SUNLENCA can remain in the body for up to 12 months or longer after receiving their last injection. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they miss or plan to miss a scheduled injection visit and that oral SUNLENCA therapy may be used for up to 6 months to replace missed injections. Advise patients that oral dosing should be used on an interim basis only and that the maintenance injection dosage should be resumed at the earliest possible opportunity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Injection Site Reactions Inform patients that injection site reactions (ISRs), such as swelling, pain, erythema, nodule, induration, pruritus, extravasation or mass, may occur. Nodules and indurations at the injection site may take longer to resolve than other ISRs and may be persistent. Instruct patients when to contact their healthcare provider about these reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Pregnancy Registry Inform patients that there is an antiretroviral pregnancy registry to monitor fetal outcomes of pregnant individuals exposed to SUNLENCA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Lactation Inform individuals with HIV-1 that the potential risks of breastfeeding include: (1) HIV-1 transmission (in infants without HIV-1), (2) developing viral resistance (in infants with HIV), and (3) adverse reactions in a breastfed infant similar to those seen in adults [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ].

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PATIENT INFORMATION
SUNLENCA® (sun-LEN-kuh) (lenacapavir) tablets SUNLENCA® (sun-LEN-kuh) (lenacapavir) injection
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Revised: 11/2024
What is SUNLENCA? SUNLENCA is a prescription medicine that is used with other human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in adults:
  • who have received HIV-1 medicines in the past, and
  • who have HIV-1 virus that is resistant to many HIV-1 medicines, and
  • whose current HIV-1 medicines are failing. Your HIV-1 medicines may be failing because the HIV-1 medicines are not working or no longer work, you are not able to tolerate the side effects, or there are safety reasons why you cannot take them.
  • HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is not known if SUNLENCA is safe and effective in children.
    Do not receive or take SUNLENCA if you also take certain other medicines called strong CYP3A inducers. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.
    Before receiving or taking SUNLENCA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if SUNLENCA can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during treatment with SUNLENCA. Pregnancy Registry: There is a pregnancy registry for women who take SUNLENCA during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk with your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this registry.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether SUNLENCA will pass to your baby in your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the following risks to your baby from breastfeeding during treatment with SUNLENCA:
  • The HIV-1 virus may pass to your baby if your baby does not have HIV-1.
  • The HIV-1 virus may become harder to treat if your baby has HIV-1.
  • Your baby may get side effects from SUNLENCA.
  • Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, including St. John's wort. Some medicines may interact with SUNLENCA. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
  • You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with SUNLENCA.
  • Do not start a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take SUNLENCA with other medicines.
  • SUNLENCA may affect certain other medicines for up to 9 months after your last injection.
  • How should I receive and take SUNLENCA?
  • Your SUNLENCA treatment will consist of injections and tablets.
  • SUNLENCA injections will be given to you by your healthcare provider under the skin (subcutaneous injection) in your stomach-area (abdomen).
  • Take SUNLENCA tablets by mouth, with or without food.
  • There are two options (Option 1 and Option 2) to start treatment with SUNLENCA. Your healthcare provider will decide which starting option is for you.
  • If Option 1 is chosen:
  • On Day 1, you will receive 2 SUNLENCA injections and take 2 SUNLENCA tablets.
  • On Day 2, you will take 2 SUNLENCA tablets.
  • If Option 2 is chosen:
  • On Day 1 and Day 2, you will take 2 SUNLENCA tablets each day.
  • On Day 8, you will take 1 SUNLENCA tablet.
  • On Day 15, you will receive 2 SUNLENCA injections.
  • After completing Option 1 or Option 2, you will receive 2 SUNLENCA injections every 6 months (26 weeks) from the date of your last injection.
  • Stay under the care of a healthcare provider during treatment with SUNLENCA. It is important that you attend your planned appointments to receive your injections of SUNLENCA.
  • If you miss or plan to miss your scheduled every 6 months injection of SUNLENCA, call your healthcare provider right away to discuss your treatment options.
  • If you plan to miss a scheduled SUNLENCA injection, there is the option to temporarily take SUNLENCA tablets. You will take 1 SUNLENCA tablet by mouth 1 time every 7 days, until your injections resume.
  • It is important to continue SUNLENCA treatment as your healthcare provider tells you. Missing SUNLENCA treatment may cause the HIV-1 virus to change (mutate) and become harder to treat (resistant).
  • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you stop treatment with SUNLENCA or stop treatment with any other HIV-1 medicines. If you stop treatment with SUNLENCA you will need other medicines to treat your HIV-1 infection. If you do not take other HIV-1 medicines, the amount of virus in your blood may increase and the virus may become harder to treat. Call your healthcare provider right away to discuss your treatment options.
  • If you take too many SUNLENCA tablets, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
  • What are the possible side effects of SUNLENCA? SUNLENCA may cause serious side effects, including:
  • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having any new symptoms after starting your HIV-1 medicine.
  • Injection site reactions may happen when you receive SUNLENCA injections and may include swelling, pain, redness, skin hardening, small mass or lump, and itching. Hardened skin or lumps at the injection site usually can be felt but not seen. If you develop hardened skin or a lump, it may take longer than other reactions at the injection site to go away, and the injection site may not completely heal on its own. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any injection site reactions.
  • The most common side effects of SUNLENCA are nausea and injection site reactions. These are not all of the possible side effects of SUNLENCA. 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 SUNLENCA tablets?
  • Store SUNLENCA tablets at room temperature between 68 °F to 77 °F (20 °C to 25 °C).
  • SUNLENCA bottle contains a desiccant packet to help keep your medicine dry (protect it from moisture). Keep the desiccant packet in the bottle. Do not eat the desiccant packet.
  • Keep SUNLENCA tablets in their original bottle or blister pack.
  • Keep the bottle tightly closed.
  • Keep SUNLENCA and all medicines out of reach of children.
    General information about the safe and effective use of SUNLENCA. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use SUNLENCA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give SUNLENCA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about SUNLENCA that is written for health professionals.
    What are the ingredients in SUNLENCA? Active ingredient: lenacapavir Inactive ingredients: SUNLENCA tablets: copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and poloxamer 407. The tablets are film-coated with a coating material containing iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. SUNLENCA injection: polyethylene glycol 300 and water for injection. Manufactured and distributed by: Gilead Sciences, Inc. Foster City, CA 94404 SUNLENCA is a trademark of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. © 2024 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. 215973-GS-004/IFU-001/IFU-WD-000 For more information, call 1-800-445-3235 or go to www.SUNLENCA.com.

    Clinical Studies

    14 CLINICAL STUDIES The efficacy and safety of SUNLENCA in heavily treatment-experienced participants with multidrug resistant HIV-1 is based on 52-week data from CAPELLA, a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial (NCT 04150068). CAPELLA was conducted in 72 heavily treatment-experienced participants with multiclass resistant HIV-1. Participants were required to have a viral load ≥ 400 copies/mL, documented resistance to at least two antiretroviral medications from each of at least 3 of the 4 classes of antiretroviral medications (NRTI, NNRTI, PI and INSTI), and ≤ 2 fully active antiretroviral medications from the 4 classes of antiretroviral medications remaining at baseline due to resistance, intolerability, drug access, contraindication, or other safety concerns. The trial was composed of two cohorts. Participants were enrolled into the randomized cohort (cohort 1, N=36) if they had a < 0.5 log 10 HIV-1 RNA decline compared to the screening visit. Participants were enrolled into the non-randomized cohort (cohort 2, N=36) if they had a ≥ 0.5 log 10 HIV-1 RNA decline compared to the screening visit or after cohort 1 reached its planned sample size. In the 14-day functional monotherapy period, participants in cohort 1 were randomized in a 2:1 ratio in a blinded fashion to receive either SUNLENCA or placebo, while continuing their failing regimen. This period was to establish the virologic activity of SUNLENCA. After the functional monotherapy period, participants who had received SUNLENCA continued on SUNLENCA along with an optimized background regimen (OBR); participants who had received placebo during this period initiated SUNLENCA along with an OBR. Participants in cohort 1 had a mean age of 52 years (range: 24 to 71), 72% were male, 46% were White, 46% were Black, and 9% were Asian. 29% percent of participants identified as Hispanic/Latino. The mean baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA was 4.3 log 10 copies/mL (range: 2.3 to 5.4). 19% of participants had baseline viral loads greater than 100,000 copies/mL. The mean baseline CD4 + cell count was 161 cells/mm 3 (range: 6 to 827). 75% of participants had CD4 + cell counts below 200 cells/mm 3 . The mean number of years since participants first started HIV treatment was 24 years (range: 7 to 33); the mean number of antiretroviral agents in failing regimens at baseline was 4 (range: 1 to 7). The percentage of participants in the randomized cohort with known resistance to at least 2 agents from the NRTI, NNRTI, PI and INSTI classes was 97%, 94%, 78% and 75%, respectively. In cohort 1, 53% of participants had no fully active agents, 31% had 1 fully active agent, and 17% had 2 or more fully active agents within their initial failing regimen, including 6% of participants were who were receiving fostemsavir, which was an investigational agent at the start of the CAPELLA trial. Participants in cohort 2 initiated SUNLENCA and an OBR on Day 1. Participants in cohort 2 had a mean age of 48 years (range: 23 to 78), 78% were male, 36% were White, 31% were Black, 33% were Asian, and 14% of participants identified as Hispanic/Latino. The mean baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA was 4.1 log 10 copies/mL (range: 1.3 to 5.7). 19% of participants had baseline viral loads greater than 100,000 copies/mL. The mean baseline CD4 + cell count was 258 cells/mm 3 (range: 3 to 1296). 53% of participants had CD4 + cell counts below 200 cells/mm 3 . The mean number of years since participants first started HIV treatment was 19 years (range: 3 to 35); the mean number of antiretroviral agents in failing regimens at baseline was 4 (range: 2 to 7). The percentage of participants in the non-randomized cohort with known resistance to at least 2 agents from the NRTI, NNRTI, PI and INSTI classes was 100%, 100%, 83% and 64%, respectively. In cohort 2, 31% of participants had no fully active agents, 42% had 1 fully active agent, and 28% had 2 or more fully active agents within their initial failing regimen, including 6% of participants who were receiving fostemsavir, which was an investigational agent at the start of the CAPELLA trial. The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of participants in cohort 1 achieving ≥ 0.5 log 10 copies/mL reduction from baseline in HIV-1 RNA at the end of the functional monotherapy period. The results of the primary endpoint analysis are shown in Table 10. Table 10 Proportion of Participants Achieving a ≥ 0.5 log 10 Decrease in Viral Load at the End of the Functional Monotherapy Period in the CAPELLA Trial (Cohort 1) SUNLENCA (N=24) Placebo (N=12) Proportion of Participants Achieving a ≥ 0.5 log 10 Decrease in Viral Load 87.5% 16.7% Treatment Difference (95% CI) 70.8% (34.9% to 90.0%) p < 0.0001 The results at Weeks 26 and 52 are provided in Table 11 and Table 12. Table 11 Virologic Outcomes (HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL) at Weeks 26 Week 26 window was between Days 184 and 232 (inclusive). and 52 Week 52 window was between Days 324 and 414 (inclusive). with SUNLENCA plus OBR in the CAPELLA Trial (Cohort 1) SUNLENCA plus OBR (N=36) Week 26 Week 52 OBR = optimized background regimen HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL 81% 83% HIV-1 RNA ≥ 50 copies/mL Includes participants who had ≥ 50 copies/mL in the Week 26 or 52 window; participant who discontinued early due to lack or loss of efficacy; participants who discontinued for reasons other than an adverse event (AE), death or lack or loss of efficacy and at the time of discontinuation had a viral value of ≥ 50 copies/mL. 19% 14% No virologic data in Week 26 or 52 Window 0 3% Discontinued Study Drug Due to AE or Death Includes participants who discontinued due to AE or death at any time point from Day 1 through the time window if this resulted in no virologic data on treatment during the specified window. 0 0 Discontinued Study Drug Due to Other Reasons Includes participants who discontinued for reasons other than an AE, death or lack or loss of efficacy, e.g., withdrew consent, loss to follow-up, etc. and Last Available HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL 0 3% Missing Data During Window but on Study Drug 0 0 Table 12 Virologic Outcomes (HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL) by Baseline Covariates at Weeks 26 Week 26 window was between Days 184 and 232 (inclusive). and 52 Week 52 window was between Days 324 and 414 (inclusive). with SUNLENCA plus OBR in the CAPELLA trial (Cohort 1) SUNLENCA plus OBR (N=36) Week 26 Week 52 ARV = antiretroviral; DRV=darunavir; DTG=dolutegravir; INSTI = integrase strand-transfer inhibitor; OBR = optimized background regimen; Age (Years) < 50 100% (9/9) 89% (8/9) ≥ 50 74% (20/27) 81% (22/27) Gender Male 77% (20/26) 77% (20/26) Female 90% (9/10) 100% (10/10) Race Black 81% (13/16) 75% (12/16) Non-Black 84% (16/19) 89% (17/19) Baseline plasma viral load (copies/mL) ≤ 100,000 86% (25/29) 86% (25/29) > 100,000 57% (4/7) 71% (5/7) Baseline CD4 + (cells/mm 3 ) < 200 78% (21/27) 78% (21/27) ≥ 200 89% (8/9) 100% (9/9) Baseline INSTI resistance profile With INSTI resistance 85% (23/27) 81% (22/27) Without INSTI resistance 63% (5/8) 88% (7/8) Number of fully active ARV agents in the OBR 0 67% (4/6) 67% (4/6) 1 86% (12/14) 79% (11/14) ≥ 2 81% (13/16) 94% (15/16) Use of DTG and/or DRV in the OBR With DTG and DRV 83% (10/12) 83% (10/12) With DTG, without DRV 83% (5/6) 83% (5/6) Without DTG, with DRV 78% (7/9) 89% (8/9) Without DTG or DRV 78% (7/9) 78% (7/9) In cohort 1, at Weeks 26 and 52, the mean change from baseline in CD4 + cell count was 81 cells/mm 3 (range: -101 to 522) and 82 cells/mm 3 (range: -194 to 467), respectively. In cohort 2, at Weeks 26 and 52, 81% (29/36) and 72% (26/36) of participants achieved HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL, respectively, and the mean change from baseline in CD4 + cell count was 97 cells/mm 3 (range: -103 to 459) and 113 cells/mm 3 (range: -124 to 405), respectively. Oral bridging In CAPELLA across cohorts 1 and 2, 79% of participants (57/72) received SUNLENCA 300 mg once every 7 days as oral bridging. A total of 13, 29, and 15 participants started oral bridging following Weeks 26, 52, and 78 injections, respectively. The median (Q1, Q3) duration of oral bridging was 19 weeks (11, 22), and 12% (7/57) received oral bridging for at least 28 weeks. In a post-hoc analysis, rates of virologic suppression and change from baseline in CD4 + cell counts in the subset of patients who received oral bridging were consistent before and during the oral bridging period.

    Clinical Studies Table

    Table 10 Proportion of Participants Achieving a ≥ 0.5 log10 Decrease in Viral Load at the End of the Functional Monotherapy Period in the CAPELLA Trial (Cohort 1)
    SUNLENCA (N=24)Placebo (N=12)
    Proportion of Participants Achieving a ≥ 0.5 log10 Decrease in Viral Load87.5%16.7%
    Treatment Difference (95% CI)70.8% (34.9% to 90.0%) p < 0.0001

    Geriatric Use

    8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical studies of SUNLENCA did not include sufficient numbers of participants aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.

    Pediatric Use

    8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of SUNLENCA have not been established in pediatric patients.

    Pregnancy

    8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in individuals exposed to SUNLENCA during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary There are insufficient human data on the use of SUNLENCA during pregnancy to inform a drug-associated risk of birth defects and miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed when lenacapavir was administered to rats and rabbits at exposures (AUC) ≥16 times the exposure in humans at the recommended human dose (RHD) of SUNLENCA ( see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The background rate of major birth defects in a U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP) is 2.7%. The rate of miscarriage is not reported in the APR. The estimated background rate of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population is 15 to 20%. Data Animal Data Lenacapavir was administered intravenously to pregnant rabbits (up to 20 mg/kg/day on gestation days (GD) 7 to 19), orally to rats (up to 300 mg/kg/day on GD 6 to 17), and subcutaneously to rats (up to 300 mg/kg on GD 6). No significant toxicological effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed at exposures (AUC) approximately 16 times (rats) and 39 times (rabbits) the exposure in humans at the RHD of SUNLENCA.

    Use In Specific Populations

    8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in individuals exposed to SUNLENCA during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary There are insufficient human data on the use of SUNLENCA during pregnancy to inform a drug-associated risk of birth defects and miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed when lenacapavir was administered to rats and rabbits at exposures (AUC) ≥16 times the exposure in humans at the recommended human dose (RHD) of SUNLENCA ( see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The background rate of major birth defects in a U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP) is 2.7%. The rate of miscarriage is not reported in the APR. The estimated background rate of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population is 15 to 20%. Data Animal Data Lenacapavir was administered intravenously to pregnant rabbits (up to 20 mg/kg/day on gestation days (GD) 7 to 19), orally to rats (up to 300 mg/kg/day on GD 6 to 17), and subcutaneously to rats (up to 300 mg/kg on GD 6). No significant toxicological effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed at exposures (AUC) approximately 16 times (rats) and 39 times (rabbits) the exposure in humans at the RHD of SUNLENCA. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary It is not known whether SUNLENCA is present in human breast milk, affects human milk production, or has effects on the breastfed infant. After administration to pregnant rats, lenacapavir was detected in the plasma of nursing rat pups, without effects on these nursing pups (see Data ) . Potential risks of breastfeeding include: (1) HIV-1 transmission (in infants without HIV-1), (2) developing viral resistance (in infants with HIV-1), and (3) adverse reactions in a breastfed infant similar to those seen in adults. Data Lenacapavir was detected at low levels in the plasma of nursing rat pups in the pre/postnatal development study (post-natal day 10). 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of SUNLENCA have not been established in pediatric patients. 8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical studies of SUNLENCA did not include sufficient numbers of participants aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. 8.6 Renal Impairment No dosage adjustment of SUNLENCA is recommended in patients with mild, moderate or severe renal impairment (estimated creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 15 mL per minute) . SUNLENCA has not been studied in patients with ESRD (estimated creatinine clearance less than 15 mL per minute) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 8.7 Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment of SUNLENCA is recommended in patients with mild (Child-Pugh Class A) or moderate (Child-Pugh Class B) hepatic impairment . SUNLENCA has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

    How Supplied

    16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING SUNLENCA tablets, 300 mg are beige, capsule-shaped, and film-coated with "GSI" debossed on one side and "62L" on the other side. SUNLENCA tablets are available in a bottle and blister packs, packaged as follows: Bottle SUNLENCA bottle contains 4 tablets (NDC 61958-3001-3). The bottle also contains a silica gel desiccant and polyester coil, and is closed with a child-resistant closure. Do not remove the desiccant packet. Keep bottle tightly closed. Blister Packs SUNLENCA 4-Tablets™ blister pack contains 4 tablets (NDC 61958-3001-1) SUNLENCA 5-Tablets™ blister pack contains 5 tablets (NDC 61958-3001-2) Within the blister packs, tablets are packaged in a clear blister film sealed to a foil lidding material. The blister card is fitted between two paperboard cards, and packaged with silica gel desiccant in a sealed child-resistant flexible laminated pouch. Store bottle and blister packs at 20 °C – 25 °C (68 °F – 77 °F), excursions permitted to 15 °C – 30 °C (59 °F – 86 °F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature). Dispense and store only in original bottle or blister pack. SUNLENCA injection is packaged in one of two different injection kits containing the following: Vial access device injection kit (NDC 61958-3002-1): 2 single-dose clear glass vials, each containing sufficient volume to allow withdrawal of 463.5 mg/1.5 mL (309 mg/mL) of lenacapavir. The injection solution is sterile, preservative-free, clear, and yellow with no visible particles. Vials are sealed with a stopper and aluminium overseal with flip-off cap. 2 vial access devices, 2 disposable syringes, and 2 injection safety needles for subcutaneous injection (22-gauge, ½ inch). Withdrawal needle injection kit (NDC 61958-3005-1): 2 single-dose clear glass vials, each containing sufficient volume to allow withdrawal of 463.5 mg/1.5 mL (309 mg/mL) of lenacapavir. The injection solution is sterile, preservative-free, clear, and yellow with no visible particles. Vials are sealed with a stopper and aluminium overseal with flip-off cap. 2 disposable syringes, 2 withdrawal needles (18-gauge, 1.5 inch), and 2 injection safety needles for subcutaneous injection (22-gauge, ½ inch). The vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex. Store at 20 °C – 25 °C (68 °F – 77 °F), excursions permitted to 15 °C – 30 °C (59 °F – 86 °F). Keep the vials in the original carton until just prior to preparation of the injections in order to protect from light. Once the solution has been drawn into the syringes, the injections should be administered as soon as possible. Discard any unused portion of the solution.

    Storage And Handling

    Store bottle and blister packs at 20 °C – 25 °C (68 °F – 77 °F), excursions permitted to 15 °C – 30 °C (59 °F – 86 °F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature). Dispense and store only in original bottle or blister pack.

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