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  • VUITY PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12.5 mg/mL AbbVie Inc.
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VUITY

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Marketing start date: 23 Dec 2024

Summary of product characteristics


Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications ( 4 )] Most common adverse reactions (>5%) are headache and conjunctival hyperemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Allergan at 1-800-678-1605 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. VUITY was evaluated in 375 patients with presbyopia in two randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled studies (GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2) of 30 days duration. The most common adverse reactions reported in >5% of patients were headache and conjunctival hyperemia. Ocular adverse reactions reported in 1-5% of patients were blurred vision, eye pain, visual impairment, eye irritation, and increased lacrimation. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of VUITY. 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 VUITY exposure. Eye disorders : vitreous detachment, vitreomacular traction, retinal tear, retinal detachment.

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS VUITY is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the excipients. Hypersensitivity ( 4 )

Description

11 DESCRIPTION VUITY (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 1.25% is a cholinergic muscarinic receptor agonist prepared as an isotonic, colorless, sterile ophthalmic solution containing 1.25% of pilocarpine hydrochloride. The chemical name for pilocarpine hydrochloride is (3S,4R)-3-ethyl-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]oxolan-2-one hydrochloride. Its molecular weight is 244.72 and its molecular formula is C 11 H 16 N 2 O 2 · HCl. Its structural formula is: Each mL of VUITY contains pilocarpine hydrochloride 1.25% (12.5 mg) as the active ingredient, equivalent to 1.06% (10.6 mg) pilocarpine free-base. Preservative is: benzalkonium chloride 0.0075%. Inactive ingredients in the ophthalmic solution are: boric acid, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium chloride, purified water, and may also include hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment to between 3.5 and 5.5, if necessary. structural formula

Dosage And Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of VUITY is one drop in each eye once daily. If more than one topical ophthalmic product is being used, the products should be administered at least 5 minutes apart. Instill one drop of VUITY in each eye once daily. ( 2 )

Indications And Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VUITY is indicated for the treatment of presbyopia in adults. VUITY is a cholinergic muscarinic receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of presbyopia in adults. ( 1 )

Overdosage

10 OVERDOSAGE Systemic toxicity following topical ocular administration of pilocarpine is rare, but occasionally patients who are sensitive may develop sweating and gastrointestinal overactivity. Accidental ingestion can produce sweating, salivation, nausea, tremors and slowing of the pulse and a decrease in blood pressure. In moderate overdosage, spontaneous recovery is to be expected and is aided by intravenous fluids to compensate for dehydration. For patients demonstrating severe poisoning, atropine, the pharmacologic antagonist to pilocarpine, should be used.

Clinical Pharmacology

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Pilocarpine hydrochloride is a cholinergic muscarinic agonist which activates muscarinic receptors located at smooth muscles such as the iris sphincter muscle and ciliary muscle. VUITY contracts the iris sphincter muscle, constricting the pupil to improve near and intermediate visual acuity while maintaining some pupillary response to light. VUITY also contracts the ciliary muscle and may shift the eye to a more myopic state. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Systemic exposure to pilocarpine was evaluated in 22 participants with presbyopia who were administered 1 drop of VUITY in each eye once daily for 30 days. The mean C max and AUC 0- t,ss values on Day 30 were 1.95 ng/mL and 4.14 ng·hr/mL, respectively. The median T max value on Day 30 was 0.3 hours postdose with a range from 0.2 to 0.5 hours postdose.

Mechanism Of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Pilocarpine hydrochloride is a cholinergic muscarinic agonist which activates muscarinic receptors located at smooth muscles such as the iris sphincter muscle and ciliary muscle. VUITY contracts the iris sphincter muscle, constricting the pupil to improve near and intermediate visual acuity while maintaining some pupillary response to light. VUITY also contracts the ciliary muscle and may shift the eye to a more myopic state.

Pharmacokinetics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics Systemic exposure to pilocarpine was evaluated in 22 participants with presbyopia who were administered 1 drop of VUITY in each eye once daily for 30 days. The mean C max and AUC 0- t,ss values on Day 30 were 1.95 ng/mL and 4.14 ng·hr/mL, respectively. The median T max value on Day 30 was 0.3 hours postdose with a range from 0.2 to 0.5 hours postdose.

Effective Time

20221107

Version

11

Dosage Forms And Strengths

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS VUITY (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) is provided as a 1.25% solution (12.5 mg/mL). Ophthalmic solution containing pilocarpine hydrochloride 1.25%. ( 3 )

Spl Product Data Elements

VUITY Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Pilocarpine BORIC ACID TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE SODIUM CHLORIDE WATER HYDROCHLORIC ACID SODIUM HYDROXIDE BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Pilocarpine did not induce tumors in mice at any dosage level studied (up to 30 mg/kg/day; approximately 160-times the MRHOD). In rats, an oral dose of 18 mg/kg/day (approximately 200 times the MRHOD), resulted in a statistically significant increase in the incidence of benign pheochromocytomas in both male and female rats, and a statistically significant increase in the incidence of hepatocellular adenomas in female rats. Mutagenesis Pilocarpine did not show any potential to cause genetic toxicity in a series of studies that included: 1) bacterial assays (Salmonella and E. coli) for reverse gene mutations; 2) an in vitro chromosome aberration assay in a Chinese hamster ovary cell line; 3) an in vivo chromosome aberration assay (micronucleus test) in mice; and 4) a primary DNA damage assay (unscheduled DNA synthesis) in rat hepatocyte primary cultures. Impairment of Fertility Pilocarpine oral administration to male and female rats at a dosage of 18 mg/kg/day (200 times the recommended human daily dose) resulted in impaired reproductive function, including reduced fertility, decreased sperm motility, and morphologic evidence of abnormal sperm. It is unclear whether the reduction in fertility was due to effects on males, females, or both. In dogs, exposure to pilocarpine at a dosage of 3 mg/kg/day for 6 months resulted in evidence of impaired spermatogenesis (approximately 110 times the recommended human daily dose).

Nonclinical Toxicology

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Pilocarpine did not induce tumors in mice at any dosage level studied (up to 30 mg/kg/day; approximately 160-times the MRHOD). In rats, an oral dose of 18 mg/kg/day (approximately 200 times the MRHOD), resulted in a statistically significant increase in the incidence of benign pheochromocytomas in both male and female rats, and a statistically significant increase in the incidence of hepatocellular adenomas in female rats. Mutagenesis Pilocarpine did not show any potential to cause genetic toxicity in a series of studies that included: 1) bacterial assays (Salmonella and E. coli) for reverse gene mutations; 2) an in vitro chromosome aberration assay in a Chinese hamster ovary cell line; 3) an in vivo chromosome aberration assay (micronucleus test) in mice; and 4) a primary DNA damage assay (unscheduled DNA synthesis) in rat hepatocyte primary cultures. Impairment of Fertility Pilocarpine oral administration to male and female rats at a dosage of 18 mg/kg/day (200 times the recommended human daily dose) resulted in impaired reproductive function, including reduced fertility, decreased sperm motility, and morphologic evidence of abnormal sperm. It is unclear whether the reduction in fertility was due to effects on males, females, or both. In dogs, exposure to pilocarpine at a dosage of 3 mg/kg/day for 6 months resulted in evidence of impaired spermatogenesis (approximately 110 times the recommended human daily dose).

Application Number

NDA214028

Brand Name

VUITY

Generic Name

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

Product Ndc

0074-7098

Product Type

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Package Label Principal Display Panel

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0074-7098-01 Vuity ™ (pilocarpine HCI ophthalmic solution) 1.25% Contains one 2.5 mL bottle Rx Only Sterile For topical application in the eye 1 x 2.5 mL Allergan ™ An AbbVie company NDC 0074-7098-01 Vuity™ (pilocarpine HCI ophthalmic solution) 1.25% Contains one 2.5 mL bottle Rx Only Sterile For topical application in the eye 1 x 2.5 mL Allergan™ An AbbVie company

Recent Major Changes

Warnings and Precautions, Blurred Vision ( 5.1 ) 8/2022 Warnings and Precautions, Risk of Retinal Detachment ( 5.2 ) 8/2022

Recent Major Changes Table

Warnings and Precautions, Blurred Vision (5.1)8/2022
Warnings and Precautions, Risk of Retinal Detachment (5.2) 8/2022

Information For Patients

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Night Driving VUITY may cause temporary dim or dark vision. Advise patients to exercise caution with night driving and when hazardous activities are undertaken in poor illumination. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Accommodative Spasm Temporary problems when changing focus between near and distant objects may occur. Advise patients not to drive or use machinery if vision is not clear (e.g., blurred vision). [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] When to Seek Physician Advice Advise patients to seek immediate medical care with sudden onset of flashing lights, floaters, or vision loss. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Contact Lens Wear Contact lens should be removed prior to the instillation of VUITY. Wait 10 minutes after dosing before reinserting contact lenses. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Avoiding Contamination of the Product Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the contents. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Concomitant Topical Ocular Therapy If more than one topical ophthalmic medication is being used, the medicines must be administered at least 5 minutes apart. Distributed by: Allergan, an AbbVie company Manufactured for: AbbVie Inc. North Chicago, IL 60064 USA © 2022 AbbVie. All rights reserved. VUITY and its design are trademarks of Allergan Sales, LLC, an AbbVie company. v3.0USPI7098 Allergan

Clinical Studies

14 CLINICAL STUDIES The efficacy of VUITY for the treatment of presbyopia was demonstrated in two 30‐Day Phase 3, randomized, double‐masked, vehicle‐controlled studies, namely GEMINI 1 (NCT03804268) and GEMINI 2 (NCT03857542). A total of 750 participants aged 40 to 55 years old with presbyopia were randomized (375 to VUITY group) in two studies and participants were instructed to administer one drop of VUITY or vehicle once daily in each eye. In both studies, the proportion of participants gaining 3 lines or more in mesopic, high contrast, binocular distance corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA), without losing more than 1 line (5 letters) of corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) with the same refractive correction was statistically significantly greater in the VUITY group compared to the vehicle group at Day 30, Hour 3 (see Table 1 ). Table 1: Primary Efficacy Results from GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 Studies (Intent-to-Treat Population) GEMINI 1 GEMINI 2 VUITY N=163 Vehicle N=160 p-value VUITY N=212 Vehicle N=215 p-value Proportion of participants gaining 3-lines or more in mesopic DCNVA, without losing more than 1 line (5 letters) of CDVA at Day 30, Hour 3 31% 8% p<0.01 26% 11% p<0.01 Figures 1 and 2 present the proportion of participants who gained 3-lines or more in mesopic DCNVA at Day 30. Figure 1: Proportion of Participants Achieving 3-Lines or More Improvement in Mesopic, High Contrast, Binocular DCNVA at Day 30 in GEMINI 1 (Intent-to-Treat Population) Figure 2: Proportion of Participants Achieving 3-lines or More Improvement in Mesopic, High Contrast, Binocular DCNVA at Day 30 in GEMINI 2 (Intent-to-Treat population) Figure 1: Proportion of Participants Achieving 3-Lines or More Improvement in Mesopic, High Contrast, Binocular DCNVA at Day 30 in GEMINI 1 (Intent-to-Treat Population) Figure 2: Proportion of Participants Achieving 3-lines or More Improvement in Mesopic, High Contrast, Binocular DCNVA at Day 30 in GEMINI 2 (Intent-to-Treat population)

Clinical Studies Table

Table 1: Primary Efficacy Results from GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 Studies (Intent-to-Treat Population)
GEMINI 1GEMINI 2
VUITY N=163Vehicle N=160p-valueVUITY N=212Vehicle N=215p-value
Proportion of participants gaining 3-lines or more in mesopic DCNVA, without losing more than 1 line (5 letters) of CDVA at Day 30, Hour 331%8%p<0.0126%11%p<0.01

Geriatric Use

8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical studies of VUITY did not include subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience with ophthalmic pilocarpine solutions have not identified overall differences in safety between elderly and younger patients.

Pediatric Use

8.4 Pediatric Use Presbyopia does not occur in the pediatric population.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of VUITY administration in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Oral administration of pilocarpine to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis and lactation did not produce adverse effects at clinically relevant doses. Data Human Data No adequate and well-controlled trials of VUITY have been conducted in pregnant women. In a retrospective case series of 15 women with glaucoma, 4 patients used ophthalmic pilocarpine either pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy or postpartum. There were no adverse effects observed in patients or in their infants. Animal Data In embryofetal development studies, oral administration of pilocarpine to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis produced maternal toxicity, skeletal anomalies and reduction in fetal body weight at 90 mg/kg/day (approximately 970-fold higher than the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose [MRHOD] of 0.015 mg/kg/day, on a mg/m 2 basis). In a peri-/postnatal study in rats, oral administration of pilocarpine during late gestation through lactation increased stillbirths at a dose of 36 mg/kg/day (approximately 390-fold higher than the MRHOD). Decreased neonatal survival and reduced mean body weight of pups were observed at ≥18 mg/kg/day (approximately 200 times the recommended human daily dose of VUITY).

Use In Specific Populations

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of VUITY administration in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Oral administration of pilocarpine to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis and lactation did not produce adverse effects at clinically relevant doses. Data Human Data No adequate and well-controlled trials of VUITY have been conducted in pregnant women. In a retrospective case series of 15 women with glaucoma, 4 patients used ophthalmic pilocarpine either pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy or postpartum. There were no adverse effects observed in patients or in their infants. Animal Data In embryofetal development studies, oral administration of pilocarpine to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis produced maternal toxicity, skeletal anomalies and reduction in fetal body weight at 90 mg/kg/day (approximately 970-fold higher than the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose [MRHOD] of 0.015 mg/kg/day, on a mg/m 2 basis). In a peri-/postnatal study in rats, oral administration of pilocarpine during late gestation through lactation increased stillbirths at a dose of 36 mg/kg/day (approximately 390-fold higher than the MRHOD). Decreased neonatal survival and reduced mean body weight of pups were observed at ≥18 mg/kg/day (approximately 200 times the recommended human daily dose of VUITY). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of pilocarpine in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infants, or the effects on milk production to inform risk of VUITY to an infant during lactation. Pilocarpine and/or its metabolites are excreted in the milk of lactating rats. Systemic levels of pilocarpine following topical ocular administration are low [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] , and it is not known whether measurable levels of pilocarpine would be present in maternal milk following topical ocular administration. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for VUITY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from VUITY. Data Animal Data Following a single oral administration of 14 C-pilocarpine to lactating rats, the radioactivity concentrations in milk were similar to those in plasma. 8.4 Pediatric Use Presbyopia does not occur in the pediatric population. 8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical studies of VUITY did not include subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience with ophthalmic pilocarpine solutions have not identified overall differences in safety between elderly and younger patients.

How Supplied

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING VUITY is supplied as a sterile ophthalmic solution in colorless low density polyethylene (LDPE) ophthalmic dispenser bottles and tips, with dark green high impact polystyrene caps as follows: 2.5 mL fill in 5 mL bottle (Box containing 1 bottle) NDC 0074-7098-01 2.5 mL fill in 5 mL bottle (Box containing 3 bottles) NDC 0074-7098-03 2.5 mL fill in 5 mL bottle (Carton) NDC 0074-7098-04 Storage Store at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). After opening, VUITY can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

How Supplied Table

2.5 mL fill in 5 mL bottle (Box containing 1 bottle)NDC 0074-7098-01
2.5 mL fill in 5 mL bottle (Box containing 3 bottles)NDC 0074-7098-03
2.5 mL fill in 5 mL bottle (Carton)NDC 0074-7098-04

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