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Drug overview for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate):
Generic name: icatibant acetate (eye-KAT-i-bant)
Drug class: Bradykinin B2 Receptor Antagonists (Acute)
Therapeutic class: Cardiovascular Therapy Agents
Icatibant acetate, a synthetic decapeptide similar in structure to bradykinin, is a selective bradykinin type 2 (B2) receptor antagonist.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
Generic name: icatibant acetate (eye-KAT-i-bant)
Drug class: Bradykinin B2 Receptor Antagonists (Acute)
Therapeutic class: Cardiovascular Therapy Agents
Icatibant acetate, a synthetic decapeptide similar in structure to bradykinin, is a selective bradykinin type 2 (B2) receptor antagonist.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
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The following indications for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Hereditary angioedema
Professional Synonyms:
Hereditary angioneurotic edema
Indications:
Hereditary angioedema
Professional Synonyms:
Hereditary angioneurotic edema
The following dosing information is available for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate):
No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.
Icatibant is administered by subcutaneous injection. The 25-gauge needle supplied by the manufacturer should be attached to the syringe hub and tightened securely; no other needle should be used. Icatibant should be injected subcutaneously over at least 30 seconds into the abdominal area, about 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) below the umbilicus and at least 5 cm (2 inches) from scars.
DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
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SAJAZIR 30 MG/3 ML SYRINGE | Maintenance | Adults inject 3 milliliters (30 mg) by subcutaneous route once, may repeat every 6 hours as needed; do not exceed 3 doses (90 mg) in 24 hours |
DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
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ICATIBANT 30 MG/3 ML SYRINGE | Maintenance | Adults inject 3 milliliters (30 mg) by subcutaneous route once, may repeat every 6 hours as needed; do not exceed 3 doses (90 mg) in 24 hours |
The following drug interaction information is available for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe interactions.
There are 0 moderate interactions.
The following contraindication information is available for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate):
Drug contraindication overview.
The manufacturer states that there are no known contraindications to the use of icatibant.
The manufacturer states that there are no known contraindications to the use of icatibant.
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe contraindications.
There are 1 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
Moderate List |
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No disease contraindications |
The following adverse reaction information is available for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate):
Adverse reaction overview.
Adverse effects occurring in more than 1% of patients receiving icatibant and more frequently than in those receiving placebo include injection site reactions, pyrexia, elevated serum aminotransferase concentrations, rash, and dizziness. Injection site reactions were reported in 97% of patients in clinical trials following subcutaneous injection of icatibant. Injection site reactions include bruising, hematoma, burning, erythema, hypoesthesia, irritation, numbness, edema, pain, pressure sensation, pruritus, swelling, urticaria, and warmth.
Adverse effects occurring in more than 1% of patients receiving icatibant and more frequently than in those receiving placebo include injection site reactions, pyrexia, elevated serum aminotransferase concentrations, rash, and dizziness. Injection site reactions were reported in 97% of patients in clinical trials following subcutaneous injection of icatibant. Injection site reactions include bruising, hematoma, burning, erythema, hypoesthesia, irritation, numbness, edema, pain, pressure sensation, pruritus, swelling, urticaria, and warmth.
There are 6 severe adverse reactions.
More Frequent | Less Frequent |
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None. |
Abnormal hepatic function tests Hypersensitivity drug reaction |
Rare/Very Rare |
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Cardiac arrhythmia Increased alanine transaminase Increased aspartate transaminase Laryngeal edema |
There are 18 less severe adverse reactions.
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Injection site erythema Injection site sequelae |
Abdominal distension Diarrhea Dizziness Fatigue Fever Headache disorder Nasal congestion Nausea Pharyngitis Pruritus of skin Sinusitis Skin rash Urinary tract infection Xerostomia |
Rare/Very Rare |
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Non-cardiac chest pain Urticaria |
The following precautions are available for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate):
Safety and efficacy of icatibant in patients younger than 18 years of age have not been established. Subcutaneous administration of icatibant to young rats during the juvenile period of development delayed sexual maturation and also impaired fertility and reproductive performance in male rats; no effects were observed in female rats.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
None |
Severe Precaution
None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
None |
Available data on icatibant use during pregnancy have not established an association between the drug and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous administration of icatibant during the period of organogenesis did not cause structural abnormalities in rats or rabbits. Premature birth and abortion were observed in rabbits at doses approximately 0.025
times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) and higher, and decreased embryofetal survival was observed in rabbits at a subcutaneous dose that was 13 times the MRHD. In a pre andpost-natal development study in rats, delayed parturition was observed at subcutaneous doses 0.5 times the MRHD and higher, whichresulted in deaths of dams at doses 2 times the MRHD and higher. Fetal death and early pup deaths were observed with doses 2 times theMRHD.
times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) and higher, and decreased embryofetal survival was observed in rabbits at a subcutaneous dose that was 13 times the MRHD. In a pre andpost-natal development study in rats, delayed parturition was observed at subcutaneous doses 0.5 times the MRHD and higher, whichresulted in deaths of dams at doses 2 times the MRHD and higher. Fetal death and early pup deaths were observed with doses 2 times theMRHD.
There are no data on the presence of icatibant in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Icatibant and its M2 metabolite are distributed into milk in rats; when a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely to also be present in human milk. However, systemic absorption of icatibant in infants is not expected after oralexposure through breast milk. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for icatibant and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition.
Clinical studies of icatibant did not include sufficient numbers of patients 65 years of age and older to determine whether geriatric patients respond differently than younger patients. Other clinical experience has not revealed age-related differences in response and safety. Systemic exposure (area under the concentration-time curve (AUC)) and peak plasma concentration following a single 30-mg dose of icatibant were increased by approximately 100 and 12-14%, respectively, in geriatric patients compared with younger patients.
The following prioritized warning is available for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for SAJAZIR (icatibant acetate)'s list of indications:
Hereditary angioedema | |
D84.1 | Defects in the complement system |
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