Eligard 45mg
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Eligard 45mg
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Astellas Pharma Co. Ltd
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Updated on 1 March 2021 Ed-HCP
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- Replace document
Updated on 18 January 2021 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 17 August 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 17 August 2020 PIL
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- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
Updated on 18 November 2019 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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Updated on 18 November 2019 PIL
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- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
Updated on 25 February 2019 PIL
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- Previous version of PIL reinstated
Updated on 25 February 2019 SPC
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- Previous version of SPC reinstated
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Updated on 9 January 2019 PIL
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- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
Updated on 9 January 2019 SPC
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- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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Updated on 24 August 2018 Ed-HCP
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Update of instructions regarding the safety needle that is not to overtighten.
Adding information as mentioned in the SmPC that testosterone levels should be evaluated in case of suspected or known handling errors.
Updated on 17 July 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 17 July 2018 SPC
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- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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4.8 Undesirable effects
New side effect:
not know: interstitial lung disease
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
Revision date: 16 July 2018
Updated on 7 December 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 7 December 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
Updated on 4 December 2017 SPC
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- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
Two pre-filled cyclic olefin copolymer/polypropylene syringes, one cyclic olefin copolymer syringe containing powder (Syringe B), and one polypropylene syringe containing solvent (Syringe A). Together the two syringes comprise a mixing system.
· A bundle pack containing kits of 2 x 2 pre-filled polypropylene/cyclic olefin copolymer syringes (1 x Syringe A; 1 x Syringe B)
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Step 11:
· Hold Syringe B upright and hold back the white plunger to prevent loss of the product.
· Open pack of the safety needle by peeling back paper tab and take out safety needle.
· Secure the safety needle to Syringe B by holding the syringe and twisting gently turning the needle clockwise with approximately a three-quarter turn until the needle is secure to fully seat the needle (Figure 11).
Do not over tighten as this may cause cracking of the needle hub resulting in leakage of the product during injection.
Should the needle hub crack, appear to be damaged, or have any leakage, the product should not be used. The damaged needle should not be substituted/replaced and the product should not be injected. The entire product should be disposed of securely
In the event of damage to the needle hub, a new replacement product should be used.
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
24 November 2017
Updated on 4 December 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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Updated on 14 February 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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4.2 Posology and method of administration (underlined text added)
In patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer not surgically castrated receiving a GnRH agonist, such as leuprorelin, and eligible for treatment with androgen biosynthesis inhibitors or androgen receptor inhibitors, treatment with a GnRH agonist may be continued.
4.4 Special warnings and special precautions for use (underlined text added, strikethrough text deleted)
Convulsions: Post marketing reports of convulsions have been observed in patients on leuprorelin acetate therapy with or without a history of predisposing factors. Convulsions are to be managed according to the current clinical practice.
A proportion of patients will have tumors which are not sensitive to hormone manipulation. Absence of clinical improvement despite adequate testosterone suppression is diagnostic of this condition, which will not benefit from further therapy with ELIGARD 7.5 mg.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The following adverse events have been added to the table of adverse drug reactions:
Nervous system disorders:
Vertigo (frequency uncommon)
Gastrointestinal disorders:
Gastroenteritis/colitis (frequency common)
Musculoskeletal, connective tissue disorders:
Rigors, weakness (frequency common) Moved from General disorders and administration site conditions
Reproductive System and breast disorders
Erectile dysfunction, reduced penis size (frequency common)
General disorders and administration site conditions
Injection site induration (frequency uncommon)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia (frequency common)
Other changes to section 4.8 (underlined text added, strikethrough text deleted)
Other adverse events which have been reported in general to occur with leuprorelin acetate treatment include peripheral oedema, pulmonary embolism, palpitations, myalgia, muscle weakness, an alteration in the skin sensation, chills, peripheral vertigo, rash, amnesia and visual disturbances. Muscular atrophy has been observed with long term use of products in this class. Infarction of pre-existing pituitary apoplexy has been reported rarely after administration of both short and long acting GnRH agonists. There have been rare reports of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia. Changes in glucose tolerance have been reported.
Convulsions have been reported after GnRH agonist analogue administration (see section 4.4).
Local adverse events reported after injection of ELIGARD are similar to the local adverse events associated with similar subcutaneously injected products.
Generally, these localised adverse events following subcutaneous injection are mild and described as being of brief duration.
Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions have been reported rarely after GnRH agonist analogue administration.
Section 10:
Date of revision changed to January 2017
Updated on 1 February 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 25 May 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 4.2, the following has been added:
As lack of efficacy may result from incorrect preparation, reconstitution, or administration, testosterone levels should be evaluated in cases of suspected or known handling errors (see section 4.4).
ELIGARD 45 mg should be prepared, reconstituted and administered only by healthcare professionals who are familiar with these procedures. See section 6.6: Special precautions for disposal and other handling. If the product is not prepared appropriately, it should not be administered.
Section 4.4, the following text has been added:
See section 4.2 and section 6.6 for the instructions for preparation and administration of the product and for evaluation of testosterone levels in cases of suspected or known handling errors.
Section 6.6, the underlined text has been added:
If the product is not prepared using the proper technique, it should not be administered, as lack of clinical efficacy may occur due to incorrect reconstitution of the product.
The date of revision is updated to May 2015
Updated on 18 May 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to further information section
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 27 April 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 4.2 & 4.3:
Administrative updates to comply with QrD template
Section 4.4:
The following text has been added:
Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT interval.
In patients with a history of or risk factors for QT prolongation and in patients receiving concomitant medicinal products that might prolong the QT interval (see section 4.5) physicians should assess the benefit risk ratio including the potential for Torsade de pointes prior to initiating ELIGARD 45 mg.
Section 4.5:
The following text has been added:
Since androgen deprivation treatment may prolong the QT interval, the concomitant use of ELIGARD 45 mg with medicinal products known to prolong the QT interval or medicinal products able to induce Torsade de pointes such as class IA (e.g. quinidine, disopyramide) or class III (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide) antiarrhythmic medicinal products, methadone, moxifloxacin, antipsychotics, etc. should be carefully evaluated (see section 4.4).
Section 4.8:
Administrative & wording updates to comply with QrD template and the following added to the tabulated list of adverse events:
Cardiac disorders |
Updated on 23 April 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to storage instructions
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 4 February 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 4.4 Special warnings and special precautions for use, the following warning has been added:
Lack of clinical efficacy may occur due to incorrect reconstitution of the product (see section 4.2).
Section 4.8:
Details on reporting suspected adverse reactions added
Section 6.3 Shelf life, the following text has been added:
Once the product has been removed from the refrigerator, it may be stored in the original packaging at room temperature (below 25°C) for up to four weeks
Section 6.4 Special precautions for storage, the following text has been added:
This product must be at room temperature prior to injection. Remove from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before use. Once outside the refrigerator this product may be stored in its original packaging at room temperature (below 25°C) for up to four weeks.
Section 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling, underlined text added:
Allow the product to come to room temperature by removing from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes prior to use.
Please prepare the patient for injection first, followed by the preparation of the product, using the instructions below. Lack of clinical efficacy may occur due to incorrect reconstitution of the product.
Section 10:
Date of revision revised to January 2015
Updated on 30 January 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to storage instructions
- Change to date of revision
- Addition of information on reporting a side effect.
Updated on 5 November 2014 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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4.1 Therapeutic indications (underlined text added)
ELIGARD 45 mg is indicated for the treatment of hormone dependent advanced prostate cancer and for the treatment of high-risk localized and locally advanced hormone dependent prostate cancer in combination with radiotherapy.
4.2 Posology and method of administration (underlined text added)
ELIGARD 45 mg may be used as neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy in combination with radiotherapy in high-risk localised and locally advanced prostate cancer.
Administration (underlined text added, strikethrough text deleted)
Children and adolescentsPaediatric population
Safety and efficacy in children aged 0 to 18 years have not been established
There is no experience in children (under the age of 18 years)(see also section 4.3).
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties (underlined text added)
In a phase III randomized clinical trial including 970 patients with locally advanced prostate cancer (mainly T2c-T4 with some T1c to T2b patients with pathological regional nodal disease) of whom 483 were assigned to short-term androgen suppression (6 months) in combination with radiation therapy and 487 to long-term therapy (3 years), a non-inferiority analysis compared the short-term to long-term concomitant and adjuvant hormonal treatment with GnRH agonist (triptorelin or goserelin). The 5-year overall mortality was 19.0% and 15.2%, in the short-term and long-term groups, respectively. The observed Hazard Ratio of 1.42 with an upper one-sided 95.71% CI of 1.79 or two-sided 95.71% CI of 1.09; 1.85 (p = 0.65 for non inferiority), demonstrate that the combination of radiotherapy plus 6 months of androgen deprivation therapy provides inferior survival as compared with radiotherapy plus 3 years of androgen deprivation therapy. Overall survival at 5 years of long-term treatment and short-term treatment shows 84.8% survival and 81.0%, respectively. Overall quality of life using QLQ-C30 did not differ significantly between the two groups (P= 0.37). Results are dominated by the population of patients with locally advanced tumours.
Evidence for the indication of high-risk localized prostate cancer is based on published studies of radiotherapy combined with GnRH analogues, including leuprorelin acetate. Clinical data from five published studies were analyzed (EORTC 22863, RTOG 85-31, RTOG 92-02, RTOG 8610, and D’Amico et al., JAMA, 2004), which all demonstrate a benefit for the combination of GnRH analogue with radiotherapy. Clear differentiation of the respective study populations for the indications locally advanced prostate cancer and high-risk localized prostate cancer was not possible in the published studies.
Clinical data have shown that radiotherapy followed by 3 years of androgen deprivation therapy is preferable to radiotherapy followed by 6 months of androgen deprivation therapy.The recommended duration of androgen deprivation therapy in medical guidelines for T3-T4 patients receiving radiotherapy is 2-3 years.
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
August 2014October 2014
Updated on 29 October 2014 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to, or new use for medicine
Updated on 28 August 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Precautions
Changes in glucose tolerance have been reported in some patients receiving GnRH agonist therapy. It is advised that diabetic patients are monitored more frequently during treatment with ELIGARD 45 mg.
Hyperglycemia and diabetes: Hyperglycemia and an increased risk of developing diabetes have been reported in men receiving GnRH agonists. Hyperglycemia may represent development of diabetes mellitus or worsening of glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Monitor blood glucose and/or glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) periodically in patients receiving a GnRH agonist and manage with current practice for treatment of hyperglycemia or diabetes.
Cardiovascular diseases: Increased risk of developing myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death and stroke has been reported in association with use of GnRH agonists in men. The risk appears low based on the reported odds ratios, and should be evaluated carefully along with cardiovascular risk factors when determining a treatment for patients with prostate cancer. Patients receiving GnRH agonists should be monitored for symptoms and signs suggestive of development of cardiovascular disease and be managed according to current clinical practice.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Allow the product to come to room temperature.
Please prepare the patient for injection first, followed by the preparation of the product, using the instructions below.
Step 1: Open both trays (tear off the foil from the corner which can be recognized by a small bubble) and empty the contents onto a clean field (two trays containing Syringe A (Figure 1.1) and Syringe B (Figure 1.2)). Discard the desiccant pouches.
Step 2: Pull out and do not unscrew the blue coloured short plunger rod together with the attached grey stopper from Syringe B and discard (Figure 2). Do not attempt to mix the product with two stoppers in place.
Step 3: Gently screw the Syringe B white plunger rod to the remaining grey stopper in Syringe B (Figure 3).
Step 4: Remove the grey rubber plug from Syringe B and put down the Syringe (Figure 4).
Step 5: Hold Syringe A in a vertical position to ensure no liquid leaks out and unscrew the clear cap from Syringe A (Figure 5).
Step 6: Join the two syringes together by pushing in and twisting Syringe B onto Syringe A until secure (Figure 6a and 6b). Do not over tighten.
Step 7: Flip the connected unit over and continue to hold the syringes vertically with Syringe B on the bottom while injecting the liquid contents of Syringe A into Syringe B containing the powder (leuproreline acetate) (Figure 7).
Step 8: Thoroughly mix the product by gently pushing the contents of both syringes back and forth between syringes (60 times in total, which takes approximately 60 seconds) in a horizontal position to obtain a homogenous, viscous solution (Figure 8). Do not bend the syringe system (please note that this may cause leakage as you may partially unscrew the syringes).
When thoroughly mixed, the viscous solution will appear with a colour in the range of colourless to white to pale yellow (which could include shades of white to pale yellow).
Important: After mixing proceed with the next step immediately as the product gets more viscous over time. Do not refrigerate the mixed product.
Please note: Product must be mixed as described; shaking WILL NOT provide adequate mixing of the product
Step 9: Hold the syringes vertically with Syringe B on the bottom. The syringes should remain securely coupled. Draw the entire mixed product into Syringe B (wide syringe) by pushing down the Syringe A plunger and slightly withdrawing the Syringe B plunger (Figure 9).
Step 10: Twist off Syringe A while continuing to push down on the Syringe A plunger (Figure 10). Ensure that no product leaks out as the needle will then not secure properly when attached.
Please note: one large or a few small air bubbles may remain in the formulation - this is acceptable. Please do not purge the air bubbles from Syringe B at this stage as product may be lost!
Step 11: Hold Syringe B upright. Open pack of the safety needle by peeling back paper tab and take out safety needle. Secure the safety needle to Syringe B by holding the syringe and twisting the needle clockwise to fully seat the needle (Figure 11). Do not over tighten.
Step 12: Pull off the protective needle cap prior to administration (Figure 12).
Important: Do not operate the safety needle mechanism before administration.
Step 13: Prior to administration, purge any large air bubbles from Syringe B. Administer the product subcutaneously. Please ensure that the full amount of the product in Syringe B is injected.
Step 14: After injection, lock the safety shield using any of the activation methods listed below.
1. Closure on a flat surface
Press the safety shield, lever side down, onto a flat surface (Figure 14.1a and b) to cover the needle and lock the shield.
Verify locked position through audible and tactile “click”. Locked position will completely cover needle tip (figure 14.1b).
2. Closure with your thumb
Placing your thumb on the lever, slide the safety shield toward the needle tip (Figure 14.2a and b) to cover the needle and lock the shield.
Verify locked position through audible and tactile “click”. Locked position will completely cover needle tip (figure 14.2b).
Step 15: Once safety shield is locked, immediately dispose of the needle and syringe in an approved sharps container.
Updated on 28 August 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to further information section
Updated on 29 August 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to MA holder contact details
Updated on 21 August 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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7 Marketing authorisation holder
Astellas Pharma Co. Ltd.
5 Waterside
Citywest Business Campus
Naas Road
Dublin 24
Ireland
Updated on 27 April 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to packaging
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 13 December 2011 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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4.8 Undesirable effects
Adverse reactions seen with ELIGARD are mainly subject to the specific pharmacological action of leuprorelin, namely increases and decreases in certain hormone levels. The most commonly reported adverse reactions are hot flashes, nausea, malaise and fatigue and transient local irritation at the site of injection. Mild or moderate hot flashes occur in approximately 58 % of patients.
Other adverse events which have been reported in general to occur with leuprorelin acetate treatment include peripheral oedema, pulmonary embolism, palpitations, myalgia, an alteration in the skin sensation, muscle weakness, chills, peripheral vertigo, rash, amnesia, and visual disturbances.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
Two pre-filled cyclic olefin copolymer / polypropylene syringes, one containing powder (Syringe B), and one containing solvent (Syringe A). Together the two syringes comprise a mixing system.
Syringe A has a plunger tip of thermoplastic rubber and is capped with a polyethylene or polypropylene Luer-Lok cover. The syringe tip cap and the two plunger tips of Syringe B are composed of chlorobutyl bromobutyl rubber.
The following pack sizes are available:
· A kit consisting of one large aluminium outer pouch which contains 2 aluminium pouches, a 18-gauge sterile needle and a desiccant pouch. One pouch contains one pre-filled polypropylene syringe A and a large plunger rod for syringe B. The other pouch contains one pre-filled cyclic olefin copolymer/polypropylene syringe B.
· A kit consisting of two thermoformed trays in a cardboard carton. One tray contains pre-filled polypropylene syringe A, a large plunger rod for syringe B and a desiccant pouch. The other tray contains pre-filled cyclic olefin copolymer /polypropylene syringe B, a sterile 18-gauge needle and a desiccant pouch.
· A bundle pack containing kits of 2 x 2 pre-filled polypropylene/cyclic olefin copolymer syringes (1 x Syringe A; 1 x Syringe B)
Updated on 23 April 2010 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Please note that the following sections have changed:
6.5 Nature and contents of container (inclusion of cyclic olefin copolymer and the replacement of bromobutyl with clorobutyl)
10. Date of revision of the text (March 2010)
Updated on 15 December 2009 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change due to harmonisation of patient information leaflet
Updated on 26 June 2009 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
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Change detail
Eligard 45mg SPC
October 2007 in comparison to May 2009
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Administration
Heading changed form Children to Children and adolescents
4.8 Undesirable effects
hot flushes, reworded as hot flashes
Adverse reactions seen with ELIGARD 45 mg are mainly subject to the specific pharmacological action of leuprorelin acetate, namely increases and decreases in certain hormone levels.
Updated to read:
Adverse reactions seen with ELIGARD are mainly subject to the specific pharmacological action of leuprorelin, namely increases and decreases in certain hormone levels.
Undesirable effects in clinical studies with Eligard updated
General Disorders and Administration Site Reaction
Changed from
General disorders and administration site conditions |
|
very common |
fatigue,injection site burning, injection site paraesthesia |
common |
injection site pain, injection site bruising, rigors, weakness |
uncommon |
injection site pruritus, lethargy, pain, pyrexia |
To
General disorders and administration site reactions |
|
very common |
fatigue, injection site burning, injection site paraesthesia |
common |
Malaise,injection site pain, injection site bruising, injection site stinging, rigors, weakness |
uncommon |
injection site pruritus, lethargy, pain, pyrexia |
rare |
injection site ulceration |
very rare |
injection site necrosis |
The following has been removed:
Other adverse events which have been reported in general to occur with leuprorelin acetate treatment include impotence, decrease in libido (both pharmacological consequences of testosterone deprivation), peripheral oedema, pulmonary embolism, palpitations, muscle weakness, chills, peripheral vertigo, rash, amnesia, visual disturbances and skin sensation. Infarction of pre-existing pituitary adenoma has been reported rarely after administration of both short and long acting GnRH agonists. There have been rare reports of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia. Changes in glucose tolerance have been reported.
Local adverse events reported after injection of ELIGARD 45 mg are typical of those frequently associated with similar subcutaneously injected products. Mild transient burning following injection is very common. Pain,bruising and “injection site reaction NOS’ are common.
Table 2: Incidence of injection site reactions by number of injections (in %) |
|
Burning |
13 % |
Pain |
5 % |
Stinging |
3 % |
Bruise |
3 % |
Erythema |
0.5 % |
And replaced by:
Other adverse events which have been reported in general to occur with leuprorelin acetate treatment include peripheral oedema, pulmonary embolism, palpitations, muscle weakness, chills, peripheral vertigo, rash, amnesia, and visual disturbances. Infarction of pre-existing pituitary apoplexy has been reported rarely after administration of both short and long acting GnRH agonists. There have been rare reports of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia. Changes in glucose tolerance have been reported.
Local adverse events reported after injection of ELIGARD are similar to the local adverse events associated with similar subcutaneously injected products.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Sentence updated from:
No such effect was observed in mice, which allows to regard the effect in rats as species-specific, having no relevance for humans.
To
No such effect was observed in mice.
6.1 List of excipients
(15:85) changed to (85:15)
6.3 Shelf life
Below paragraph was removed
Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 30 minutes at 25°C. From a microbiological point of view, once reconstituted with sterile vehicle, the product should be administered immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user.
And replaced by:
After first opening of the tray or the large outer aluminium pouch, the powder and solvent for solution for injection are to be immediately reconstituted and administered to the patient.
Once reconstituted: use immediately, as the viscosity of the solution increases with time.
6.6 Instructions for use and handling and disposal
Inserted:
Allow the product to come to room temperature
Please prepare the patient for injection first, followed by the preparation of the product, using the instructions below:
Mixing instruction and diagrams updated for clarification.
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
Changed from: Date of first authorisation: 26th October 2007 to 26th October 2007
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
Updated from October 2007 to May 2009
Updated on 15 July 2008 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 26 June 2008 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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