Prostap 3 DCS
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Prostap 3 DCS
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Takeda Products Ireland Ltd
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Updated on 22 August 2019 PIL
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- Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - contraindications
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 3 - dose and frequency
- Change to section 3 - overdose, missed or forgotten doses
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 22 August 2019 SmPC
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- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- 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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There has been an update to the Prostap 3 and Prostap SR SmPCs to add new indications of early and advanced breast cancer. Information has been added to sections 4.1, 4,2, 4.4 and 4.8 of both SmPCs.
Updated on 12 July 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 28 June 2018 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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The updated Prostap DCS SmPCs contain additional information in the following section(s):
- In section 4.8 (undesirable effects), interstitial lung disease has been added as a side effect with unknown frequency.
- The date of revision is 09/06/2018.
Updated on 24 May 2018 SmPC
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- Change to section 9 - Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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The HPRA has renewed the licence for Prostap DCS.
Updated on 2 November 2016 PIL
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- New PIL for new product
Updated on 2 November 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
Updated on 7 March 2016 SmPC
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- New SmPC for new product
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Updated on 7 March 2016 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- 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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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use |
Text in red added: … Postmarketing reports of seizures have been observed in patients treated with leuprorelin acetate and these events have been reported in both children and adults, and in those with or without a history of epilepsy, seizure disorders or risk disorders for seizures.
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4.8 Undesirable effects |
Text in red added … Nervous system disorders: Common: headache (occasionally severe) Rare: dizziness Very rare: pituitary apoplexy has been reported after administration of both short-and long acting GnRH agonists Not known: paralysis, seizure
… Nervous system disorders: Common: headache Not known: seizure
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10. Date of revision of the text |
Updated text in red:
23 February 2016 |
Updated on 3 March 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 19 November 2015 SmPC
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- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
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Male Adults: The usual recommended dose is 11.25mg presented as a 3 month depot injection and administered as a single subcutaneous or intramuscular injection at intervals of 3 months. The majority of patients will respond to this dosage. PROSTAP 3 therapy should not be discontinued when remission or improvement occurs.
Response to PROSTAP 3 therapy may be monitored by clinical parameters and by measuring serum levels of testosterone and acid phosphatase. Clinical studies have shown that testosterone levels increased during the first 4 days of treatment in the majority of non-orchidectomised patients. They then decreased and reached castrate levels in 2-4 weeks. Once attained, castrate levels were maintained as long as drug therapy continued. Transient increases in acid phosphatase levels sometimes occur early in the treatment period but usually return to normal or near normal values by the 4th week of treatment.
In patients treated with GnRH analogues for prostate cancer, treatment is usually continued upon development of castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Reference should be made to relevant guidelines.
Updated on 9 October 2015 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- 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 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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4.1. Therapeutic indications |
Added: In children: Treatment of central precocious puberty (girls under 9 years of age, boys under 10 years of age). |
4.2. Posology and method of administration |
Added: Posology
Paediatric population: The treatment of children with leuprorelin acetate should be under the overall supervision of the paediatric endocrinologist. The dosing scheme needs to be adapted individually. The recommended starting dose is dependent on the body weight.
Children with a body weight ≥ 20 kg 1 ml (11.25 mg leuprorelin acetate) suspension of 130.0 mg sustained-release microcapsules in 1 ml vehicle solution are administered every 3 months as a single subcutaneous injection.
Children with a body weight < 20 kg In these rare cases the following dosage should be administered according to the clinical activity of the central precocious puberty: 0.5 ml (5.625 mg leuprorelin acetate) suspension of 130.0 mg sustained-release microcapsules in 1 ml vehicle solution are administered every 3 months as a single subcutaneous injection. The remainder of the suspension should be discarded. The child’s weight gain should be monitored. Depending on the activity of the central precocious puberty, it may be necessary to increase the dosage in the presence of inadequate suppression (clinical evidence e.g. spotting or inadequate gonadotropin suppression in the LHRH test). The minimal effective 3-monthly dose to be administered should then be determined by means of the LHRH test. Sterile abscesses at the injection site often occurred when leuprorelin acetate was administered intramuscularly at higher than the recommended dosages. Therefore, in such cases, the medicinal product should be administered subcutaneously (see 4.4).
It is recommended to use the lowest volumes possible for injections in children in order to decrease the inconvenience which is associated with the intramuscular/subcutaneous injection.
The duration of treatment depends on the clinical parameters at the start of treatment or during the course of treatment (final height prognosis, growth velocity, bone age and/or bone age acceleration) and is decided by the treating paediatrician together with the legal guardian and, if appropriate, the treated child. The bone age should be monitored during treatment at 6-12 month intervals. In girls with bone maturation of older than 12 years and boys with bone maturation of older than 13 years discontinuation of treatment should be considered taking into account the clinical parameters. In girls, pregnancy should be excluded before the start of treatment. The occurrence of pregnancy during treatment cannot be generally excluded. In such cases, medical advice should be sought.
Note: The administration interval should be 90 ± 2 days in order to prevent the recurrence of precocious puberty symptoms. Removed: Children: Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. |
4.3. Contraindications |
Added: In girls with central precocious puberty: - Pregnancy and lactation - Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. |
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
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Added: In girls with central precocious puberty: Before starting the therapy, a precise diagnosis of idiopathic and/or neurogenic central precocious puberty is necessary.
The therapy is a long-term treatment, adjusted individually. PROSTAP 3 should be administered as precisely as possible in regular 3-monthly periods. An exceptional delay of the injection date for a few days (90 ± 2 days) does not influence the results of the therapy.
In the event of a sterile abscess at the injection site (mostly reported after i.m. injection of higher than the recommended dosage) the absorption of leuprorelin acetate from the depot can be decreased. In this case the hormonal parameters (testosterone, oestradiol) should be monitored at 2-week intervals (see 4.2).
The treatment of children with progressive brain tumours should follow a careful individual appraisal of the risks and benefits.
The occurrence of vaginal bleeding, spotting and discharge after the first injection may occur as a sign of hormone withdrawal in girls. Vaginal bleeding beyond the first/second month of treatment needs to be investigated.
Bone mineral density (BMD) may decrease during GnRH therapy for central precocious puberty. However, after cessation of treatment subsequent bone mass accrual is preserved and peak bone mass in late adolescence does not seem to be affected by treatment.
Slipped femoral epiphysis can be seen after withdrawal of GnRH treatment. The suggested theory is that the low concentrations of estrogen during treatment with GnRH agonists weakens the epiphysial plate. The increase in growth velocity after stopping the treatment subsequently results in a reduction of the shearing force needed for displacement of the epiphysis. |
4.8. Undesirable Effects |
Added: In Children: In the initial phase of therapy, a short-term increase as flare-up of the sex hormone level occurs, followed by a decrease to values within the pre-pubertal range. Due to this pharmacological effect, adverse events may occur particularly at the beginning of treatment. Immune system disorders: Very rare: general allergic reactions (fever, rash, e.g. itching, anaphylactic reactions) Psychiatric disorders: Common: emotional lability Nervous system disorders: Common: headache As with other medicinal products of this class, very rare cases of pituitary apoplexy have been reported following initial administration in patients with pituitary adenoma. Gastrointestinal disorders: Common: abdominal pain / abdominal cramps, nausea/vomiting Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Common: acne Reproductive system and breast disorders: Common: vaginal bleeding, spotting, discharge Note: In general, the occurrence of vaginal spotting with continued treatment (subsequent to possible withdrawal bleeding in the first month of treatment) should be assessed as a sign of potential underdosage. The pituitary suppression should then be determined by an LHRH test. General disorders and administration site conditions: Common: injection site reactions. |
5.1. Pharmacodynamic properties |
Added: In children: Reversible suppression of pituitary gonadotropin release occurs, with a subsequent decrease in oestradiol (E2) or testosterone levels to values in the pre-pubertal range. Initial gonadal stimulation (flare-up) may cause vaginal bleeding in girls who are already post-menarchal at start of treatment. Withdrawal bleeding may occur at the start of treatment. The bleeding normally stops as treatment continues. The following therapeutic effects can be demonstrated: - Suppression of basal and stimulated gonadotropin levels to pre-pubertal levels. - Suppression of prematurely increased sexual hormone levels to pre-pubertal levels and arrest of premature menstruation; - Arrest/involution of somatic pubertal development (Tanner stages); - Improvement/normalisation of the ratio of chronological age to bone age; - Prevention of progressive bone age acceleration; - Decrease of growth velocity and its normalization; - Increase in final height.
Treatment result is the suppression of the pathologically, prematurely activated hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis according to pre-pubertal age.
In a long-term clinical trial in children treated with leuprorelin at doses up to 15mg monthly for > 4 years resumption of pubertal progression were observed after cessation of treatment. Follow up of 20 female subjects to adulthood showed normal menstrual cycles in 80% and 12 pregnancies in 7 of the 20 subjects including multiple pregnancies for 4 subjects. |
5.2. Pharmacokinetic properties |
Added: In children: Figure 1 presents the leuprorelin serum levels in children during the first 6 months of treatment following s.c. administration of leuprorelin acetate 3-month depot (two injections).
From the first injection, the leuprorelin serum levels increase reaching maximal serum levels at month 4 (294.79 pg/ml ± 105.42) and slightly decrease until month 6 (229.02 pg/ml ± 103.33).
Figure 1: Leuprorelin serum levels during the first six months of treatment with the leuprorelin acetate 3-month depot formulation (two s.c. injections) (n=42-43) |
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
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Changed to: 29th September 2015 |
Updated on 9 October 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to, or new use for medicine
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
- Change to information about pregnancy or lactation
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 3 July 2015 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- 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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4.2 Posology and method of administration
In patients treated with GnRH analogues for prostate cancer, treatment is usually continued upon development of castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Reference should be made to relevant guidelines.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Leuprorelin acetate is inactive when given orally.
In patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, clinical studies have shown benefit from the addition of secondary agents to treatment with LHRH agonists such as leuprorelin. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is generally continued in conjunction with secondary therapies after progression on the initial ADT regimen.
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
23 June 2015
Updated on 17 November 2014 PIL
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- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 17 November 2014 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- 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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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use |
Addition of text:
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 PROSTAP 3. |
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction |
Addition of text:
Since androgen deprivation treatment may prolong the QT interval, the concomitant use of PROSTAP 3 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).
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4.8 Undesirable effects |
Addition of text:
under “Men”:
Frequency unknown:, QT prolongation (see sections 4.4 and 4.5)
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10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT |
31/10/2014 |
Updated on 2 October 2014 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to MA holder contact details
Updated on 2 October 2014 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
- Change to MA holder contact details
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SECTION 7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Change of address of Marketing Authorisation Holder to:
Takeda UK Limited
Building 3, Glory Park,
Glory Park Avenue,
Wooburn Green,
BUCKS,
HP10 0DF
SECTION 10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
26/09/2014
Updated on 4 June 2014 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- 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 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- 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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The following highlighted text has been added
Change to Section 2 an additional word "the" has been added: "For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1"
Change to Section 4.2 Additional highlighted text has been added: the word "posology" and the words "Method of"
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
and
Method of Administration
Change to section 4.3 Contraindications Addition of text “(listed in section 6.1)”
Hypersensitivity to the active substance, any of the excipients (listed in section 6.1) or to synthetic gonadotrophin releasing homone (Gn-RH) or Gn-RH derivatives.
Change to Section 4.4 additional paragraphs have been added to 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use, under the subheading "Men"
Long-term androgen deprivation either by bilateral orchiectomy or administration of GnRH analogues is associated with increased risk of bone loss which, in patients with additional risk factors, may lead to osteoporosis and increased risk of bone fracture.
Epidemiological data have shown that during androgen deprivation therapy changes in the metabolic condition (e.g. reduction in glucose tolerance or aggravation of pre-existing diabetes) as well as an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases may occur. However, prospective data did not confirm the link between treatment with GnRH analogues and an increase in cardiovascular mortality. Patients at high risk for metabolic or cardiovascular diseases should be appropriately monitored.
Change to section 4.6 There is an insertion of an additional word, "Fertility": 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Change to section 4.8 insertion of an additional paragraph at the end of section 4.8
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions to Pharmacovigilance Section, Irish Medicines Board, Kevin O’Malley House, Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, IRL – Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 6764971, Fax: +353 1 676 2517, Website: www.imb.ie. e-mail:imbpharmacovigilance@imb.ie.
Change to section 6.6 insertion of the additional words as highlighted: 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and handling
Change to section 10 – date of revision of text is : 26/05/2014
Updated on 4 June 2014 PIL
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- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to improve clarity and readability
- Addition of information on reporting a side effect.
Updated on 7 May 2013 SmPC
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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
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
One dual chamber pre-filled syringe containing 11.25 mg leuprorelin acetate in the front chamber and 1 ml of aqueous sterile solvent in the rear chamber.
1 x 23 gauge syringe needle fitted with safety device
1 x syringe plunger
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
Always ensure the safety device to prevent needle-stick injury is deployed after injection. For single use only. Discard any unused content. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Updated on 22 February 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change of manufacturer
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
Updated on 22 June 2012 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- 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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The IMB has approved new versions of the Prostap DCS SmPCs. The updates are as follows:
1. warning around injection site reactions in section 4.4 (Special warnings and precautions) : “In the rare event of an abscess occurring at the injection site, testosterone level should be monitored as there may be inadequate absorption of leuprorelin from the depot formulation.”
2. Section 4.8- Undesirable effects have been updated to include the following adverse events:
Uncommon: as with other medicinal products of this class, anaemia has been reported
Rare: reactions at the injection site, e.g., induration, erythema, pain, abscesses, swelling, nodules, ulcers and necrosis have been reported rarely
Updated on 19 June 2012 SmPC
Reasons for updating
- 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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The IMB has approved new versions of the Prostap DCS SmPCs. The updates are as follows:
1. warning around injection site reactions in section 4.4 (Special warnings and precautions) : “In the rare event of an abscess occurring at the injection site, testosterone level should be monitored as there may be inadequate absorption of leuprorelin from the depot formulation.”
2. Section 4.8- Undesirable effects have been updated to include the following adverse events:
Uncommon: as with other medicinal products of this class, anaemia has been reported
Rare: reactions at the injection site, e.g., induration, erythema, pain, abscesses, swelling, nodules, ulcers and necrosis have been reported rarely
Updated on 30 August 2011 SmPC
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- New SPC for medicines.ie
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Updated on 1 April 2010 PIL
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- Change to side-effects
- PIL product / presentation discontinued
Updated on 27 July 2009 PIL
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- Change of licence holder
- Change to date of revision
- Change to marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 27 April 2009 PIL
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- Change to storage instructions
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 18 June 2008 PIL
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- Change to name of manufacturer
Updated on 10 June 2008 PIL
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- Change of trade or active ingredient name
- Change of distributor details
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 14 January 2005 PIL
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- Change of licence holder
Updated on 26 August 2004 PIL
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- New PIL for medicines.ie