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for ROSZET.

ROSZET (rosuvastatin and ezetimibe) tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2021

-----------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE--------------------------­

ROSZET is a combination of rosuvastatin, an HMG CoA-reductase inhibitor (statin), and ezetimibe, a dietary cholesterol absorption

inhibitor, indicated in adults:

•    As an adjunct to diet in patients with primary non-familial hyperlipidemia to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL­ C). (1)

•    Alone or as an adjuct to other LDL-C lowering therapies in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) to reduce LDL-C. (1)

------------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION----------------------­

•   Swallow tablets whole; do not crush, dissolve or chew. (2.1)

•   Dosage range is 5 mg/10 mg to 40 mg/10 mg once daily. (2.1)

•   Recommended dosage depends on the indication for usage, LDL­ C, and individual risk for cardiovascular events. (2.1)

•   Assess LDL-C as early as 2 weeks after initiating ROSZET, and adjust dosage as necessary. (2.1)

•   Asian patients: Initiate at 5 mg/10 mg once daily. (2.2, 5.1, 8.8)

•   Patients with severe renal impairment (not on hemodialysis): initiate at 5 mg/10mg once daily; do not exceed 10 mg/10 mg once daily. (2.3, 5.1, 8.6)

•   Administer ROSZET at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after administration of a bile acid sequestrant. (2.4, 7.2)

•   Administer ROSZET at least 2 hours before administration of an aluminum and magnesium hydroxide combination antacid. (2.4, 7.2)

---------------------DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS---------------------­

Tablets (rosuvastatin/ezetimibe): 5 mg/10 mg, 10 mg/10 mg, 20 mg/10 mg, 40 mg/10 mg. (3)

-------------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS------------------------------­

•    Active liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis (4, 5.3)

•    Hypersensitivity to any component of ROSZET (4)

------------------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS----------------------­

•  Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis: Risk factors include age 65 years or greater, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, renal impairment, concomitant use with certain other drugs, and higher ROSZET dosage. Discontinue ROSZET if markedly elevated CK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. Temporarily discontinue ROSZET in patients experiencing an acute or serious condition at high risk of developing renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis. Inform patients of the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when starting or increasing ROSZET dosage. Instruct patients to  promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or  weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever. (5.1, 7,

8.5, 8.6)

•  Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM): Rare reports of IMNM, an autoimmune myopathy, have been reported with statin use. (5.2)

•  Hepatic Dysfunction:Increases in serum transaminases have occurred, some persistent. Rare reports of fatal and non-fatal hepatic failure have occurred. Consider testing liver enzyme tests before initiating therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter. If serious hepatic injury with clinical symptoms and/or hyperbilirubinemia or jaundice occurs, promptly discontinue ROSZET. (4, 5.3, 8.7)

-------------------------------ADVERSE     REACTIONS-----------------------------­

Most common adverse reactions for:

•   Rosuvastatin (incidence >2% and greater than placebo) are headache, nausea, myalgia, arthralgia, dizziness, asthenia, constipation, and abdominal pain. (6.1)

•   Ezetimibe (incidence>2% and greater than placebo) are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, arthralgia, sinusitis, pain in extremity, fatigue, and influenza. (6.1)

•   Ezetimibe co-administered with a statin (incidence>2% and  greater than statin alone) are nasopharyngitis, myalgia, upper respiratory tract infection, arthralgia, diarrhea, back pain, influenza, pain in extremity, and fatigue. (6.1)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-877-495-3908 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

------------------------------DRUG     INTERACTIONS-------------------------------­

•    Gemfibrozil or Cyclosporin: Avoid concomitant use with ROSZET. (5.1, 7.1)

•    Antivirals:Avoid concomitant use of ROSZET with certain antivirals and adjust the dose of ROSZET with other antivirals. See Full Prescribing Information for details on concomitant use of ROSZET with antivrials. (2.4, 7.1)

•    Darolutamide: Do not exceed ROSZET 5 mg/10 mg once daily. (5.1, 7.1)

•    Regorafenib: Do not exceed ROSZET 10 mg/10 mg once daily. (5.1, 7.1)

•    Fenofibrates, Niacin, Colchine: Consider the risks and benefits of concomitant use with ROSZET. (5.1, 7.1)

•    Warfarin: Obtain INR before ROSZET initiation and monitor INR during ROSZET dosage initiation or adjustment. (7.3)

--------------------------USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS--------------------­

•   Pregnancy:May cause fetal harm. (8.1)

•   Lactation: Breastfeeding  not  recommended  during  treatment  with ROSZET. (8.2)

See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and

FDA-approved patient labeling.

Revised: 03/2021

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

1    INDICATIONS AND USAGE

2    DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1    Recommended Dosing

2.2    Asian Patients

2.3    Patients with Severe Renal Impairment

2.4   Dosage modification due to drug interactions

3    DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

4    CONTRAINDICATIONS

5    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1    Myopathy and Rhabdomyolisis

5.2    Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy

5.3    Hepatic Dysfunction

5.4    Proteinuria and Hematuria

5.5    HbA1c and Glucose Levels

6    ADVERSE REACTIONS

6.1    Clinical Trials Experience

6.2    Postmarketing Experience

7    DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1    Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis

7.2    Interactions that decrease efficacy

7.3    Effects on Other Drugs

8    USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1    Pregnancy

8.2    Lactation

8.4    Pediatric Use

8.5    Geriatric Use

8.6    Renal Impairment

8.7    Hepatic Impairment

8.8    Asian Population

10     OVERDOSAGE

11     DESCRIPTION

12     CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1     Mechanism of Action

12.2     Pharmacodynamics

12.3     Pharmacokinetics

12.5 Pharmacogenomics

13     NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1     Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility                         16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

14     CLINICAL STUDIES                                                                                        17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

14.1     Primary Hyperlipidemia                                                                           * Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing

14.2    HoFH                                                                                                         information are not listed.

1   INDICATIONS AND USAGE

ROSZET is indicated in adults:

•      As an adjunct to diet in patients with primary non-familial hyperlipidemia to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).

•      Alone or as an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) to reduce LDL-C.

2.1    Recommended Dosage and Administration Information

•      Swallow ROSZET tablets whole at any time of day, with or without food. Do not crush, dissolve, or chew tablets.

•      The dosage range is 5 mg/10 mg to 40 mg/10 mg once daily.

•      The recommended dose of ROSZET depends on a patient’s indication for usage, LDL­ C, and individual risk for cardiovascular events.

•      The starting dosage for patients switching to ROSZET from co-administration of a statin and ezetimibe is based on an equivalent dose of rosuvastatin and 10 mg of ezetimibe.

•      Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 2 weeks after initiating ROSZET, and adjust the dosage if necessary.

Initiate ROSZET at 5 mg/10 mg daily due to increased rosuvastatin plasma concentrations. Consider the risk/benefit when treating Asian patients not adequately controlled at doses up to 20 mg/10 mg once daily[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.8), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

In patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2) not on hemodialysis, the recommended starting dosage is 5 mg/10 mg once daily and should not exceed 10 mg/10 mg once

daily[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].

There are no dosage adjustment recommendations for patients with mild and moderate renal impairment.

•      In patients taking a bile acid sequestrant, administer ROSZET at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after the bile acid sequestrant [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].

•      When taking ROSZET with an aluminum and magnesium hydroxide combination antacid, administer ROSZET at least 2 hours before the antacid [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].

•      Concomitant use of ROSZET with the following drugs requires dosage modifications of ROSZET[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Darolutamide

Do not exceed ROSZET 5 mg/10 mg once daily.

Regorafenib

Do not exceed ROSZET 10 mg/10 mg once daily.

Antiviral Medications

Concomitant use of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir and ledipasvir/sofosbuvir with ROSZET is not recommended.

In patients taking simeprevir, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, atazanavir/ritonavir, and lopinavir/ritonavir initiate ROSZET at 5 mg/10 mg once daily. Do not exceed ROSZET 10 mg/10 mg once daily.

No dose adjustment is needed for concomitant use with fosamprenavir/ritonavir or tipranavir/ritonavir.

ROSZET tablets are available as follows:

ROSZET is contraindicated in patients with:

•      Acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis.

•      Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin, ezetimibe, or any excipients in ROSZET. Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, and erythema multiforme have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6)].

5.1    Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis

ROSZET may cause myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with creatine kinase [CK] above ten times the upper limit of normal) and rhabdomyolysis. Acute kidney injury secondary to myoglobinuria and rare fatalities have occurred as a result of rhabdomyolysis with statins, including rosuvastatin.

Risk Factors for Myopathy

Risk factors for myopathy include age 65 years or greater, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, renal impairment, concomitant use with certain other drugs including other lipid-lowering therapies, and higher ROSZET dosage; Asian patients on ROSZET may be at higher risk for myopathy [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.8)].The myopathy risk is greater in patients taking ROSZET 40 mg/10 mg daily compared with lower ROSZET dosages.

Steps to Prevent or Reduce the Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis

The concomitant use of ROSZET with cyclosporine or gemfibrozil is not recommended. ROSZET dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain antiviral medications, darolutamide, and regorafenib [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].Niacin, fibrates, and colchicine may also increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Discontinue ROSZET if markedly elevated CK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. Muscle symptoms and CK increases may resolve if ROSZET is discontinued. Temporarily discontinue ROSZET in patients experiencing an acute or serious condition at high risk of developing renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis, e.g., sepsis; shock; severe hypovolemia; major surgery; trauma; severe metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte disorders; or uncontrolled epilepsy.

Inform patients of the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when starting or increasing the ROSZET dosage. Instruct patients to promptly report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever.

There have been rare reports of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM), an autoimmune myopathy, associated with statin use. IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. Additional neuromuscular and serologic testing may be necessary. Treatment with immunosuppressive agents may be required. Consider risk of IMNM carefully prior to initiation of a different statin. If therapy is initiated with a different statin, monitor for signs and symptoms of IMNM.

Increases in serum transaminases have occurred with rosuvastatin [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. In most cases, the elevations appeared soon after initiation, were transient, were not accompanied by symptoms, and resolved or improved on continued therapy or after a brief interruption in therapy. In a pooled analysis of placebo-controlled trials, increases in serum transaminases to more than three times the ULN occurred in 1.1% of patients taking rosuvastatin versus 0.5% of patients treated with placebo. Marked persistent increases of hepatic transaminases have also occurred with rosuvastatin. There have been rare postmarketing reports of fatal and non-fatal hepatic failure in patients taking statins, including rosuvastatin.

Patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol and/or have a history of liver disease may be at increased risk for hepatic injury.

Consider liver enzyme testing before ROSZET initiation and thereafter, when clinically indicated. ROSZET is contraindicated in patients with acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis [see Contraindications (4)]. If serious hepatic injury with clinical symptoms and/or hyperbilirubinemia or jaundice occurs, promptly discontinue ROSZET.

In the rosuvastatin clinical trial program, dipstick-positive proteinuria and microscopic hematuria were observed among rosuvastatin treated patients. These findings were more frequent in patients taking rosuvastatin 40 mg, when compared to lower doses of rosuvastatin or comparator statins, though it was generally transient and was not associated with worsening renal function. Although the clinical significance of this finding is unknown, consider a dose reduction for patients on ROSZET therapy with unexplained persistent proteinuria and/or hematuria during routine urinalysis testing.

Increases in HbA1c and fasting serum glucose levels have been reported with statins, including rosuvastatin. Based on clinical trial data with rosuvastatin, in some instances these increases may exceed the threshold for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Optimize lifestyle measures, including regular exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight, and making healthy food choices [See Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label:

•      Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

•      Hepatic Dysfunction[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]

Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

Rosuvastatin

In double-blind, controlled (placebo- or active-controlled) clinical trials of rosuvastatin, 5394 patients with primary hyperlipidemia were treated for a duration of up to 12 weeks. Adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies and at a rate greater than placebo are shown in Table 1.

and Greater than Placebo in Placebo-Controlled Trials

Other adverse reactions reported in clinical studies were abdominal pain, dizziness, hypersensitivity (including rash, pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema), and pancreatitis.

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with mean treatment duration of 1.7 years, 981 participants were treated with rosuvastatin 40 mg (n=700) or placebo (n=281). The most common adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients and at a rate greater than placebo are shown in Table 2.

and Greater than Placebo

1 Frequency recorded as abnormal laboratory value.

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with mean treatment duration of 2 years, 17,802 participants were treated with rosuvastatin 20 mg (n=8901) or placebo (n=8901). There was a significantly higher frequency of diabetes mellitus reported in patients taking rosuvastatin (2.8%) versus patients taking placebo (2.3%). Mean HbA1c was significantly increased by 0.1% in rosuvastatin-treated patients compared to placebo-treated patients. The number of patients with a HbA1c >6.5% at the end of the trial was significantly higher in rosuvastatin-treated versus placebo-treated patients.

Laboratory Tests

The following laboratory abnormalities have been reported in clinical studies of rosuvastatin: dipstick- positive proteinuria and microscopic hematuria; elevated creatine phosphokinase, transaminases, glucose, glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin; and thyroid function abnormalities.

Ezetimibe Monotherapy

In 10 double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials, 2396 patients with primary hyperlipidemia (50% women, 90% Caucasians, 5% Blacks, 3% Hispanics, 2% Asians) and elevated LDL-C were treated with ezetimibe for a median treatment duration of 12 weeks. Adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients treated with ezetimibe and at an incidence greater than placebo are shown in Table 3.

than Placebo in Placebo-Controlled Trials

The incidence of consecutive elevations (≥3x ULN) in hepatic transaminase levels was similar between ezetimibe (0.5%) and placebo (0.3%).

Ezetimibe Combination with Statins

In 28 double-blind, controlled (placebo- or active-controlled) clinical trials, 11,308 patients with  primary hyperlipidemia (48% women, 85% Caucasians, 7% Blacks, 4% Hispanics, 3% Asians) and elevated LDL-C were treated with ezetimibe concurrently with or added to ongoing statin therapy for a median treatment duration of 8 weeks. Clinical adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients treated with ezetimibe + statin and at an incidence greater than statin are shown in Table 4.

1 All Statins = all doses of statins

The incidence of consecutive increased transaminases (≥3x ULN) was higher in patients receiving ezetimibe administered with statins (1.3%) than in patients treated with statins alone (0.4%). These elevations in transaminases were generally asymptomatic, not associated with cholestasis, and returned to baseline after discontinuation of therapy or with continued treatment.

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of rosuvastatin and ezetimibe. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is generally not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Rosuvastatin

Arthralgia, fatal and non-fatal hepatic failure, hepatitis, jaundice, thrombocytopenia, depression, sleep disorders (including insomnia and nightmares), peripheral neuropathy, interstitial lung disease and gynecomastia. There have been rare reports of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy associated with statin use. There have been rare post marketing reports of cognitive impairment (e.g., memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, confusion) associated with statin use. These cognitive issues have been reported for all statins. The reports are generally nonserious, and reversible upon statin discontinuation, with variable times to symptom onset (1 day to years) and symptom resolution (median of 3 weeks).

Ezetimibe

Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, and urticaria; erythema multiforme; arthralgia; myalgia; elevated creatine phosphokinase; myopathy/rhabdomyolysis; elevations in liver transaminases; hepatitis; abdominal pain; thrombocytopenia; pancreatitis; nausea; dizziness; paresthesia; depression; headache; cholelithiasis; cholecystitis.

7.1    Drug Interactions that Increase the Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis with ROSZET Rosuvastatin is a substrate of CYP2C9 and transporters (such as OATP1B1, BCRP). Rosuvastatin plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP2C9 and transporters. Table 5 includes a list of drugs that increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used concomitantly with ROSZET and instructions for preventing or managing them[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.2       Drug Interactions that Decrease the Efficacy of ROSZET

Table 6 presents drug interactions that may decrease the efficacy of ROSZET and instructions for preventing or managing them.

7.3         ROSZET Effects on Other Drugs

Table 7 presents ROSZET’s effect on other drugs and instructions for preventing or managing them.

8   USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1    Pregnancy

Risk Summary

Discontinue ROSZET when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient. ROSZET decreases synthesis of cholesterol and possibly other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol; therefore, ROSZET may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)].In addition, treatment of hyperlipidemia is not generally necessary during pregnancy. Atherosclerosis is a chronic process and the discontinuation of lipid-lowering drugs during pregnancy should have little impact on the outcome of long-term therapy of primary hyperlipidemia for most patients.

Available data from case series and prospective and retrospective observational cohort studies over decades of use with statins in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major congenital malformations. Published data from prospective and retrospective observational cohort studies with rosuvastatin use in pregnant women are insufficient to determine if there is a drug- associated risk of miscarriage (see Data).In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of rosuvastatin to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses equivalent to the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 40 mg/day resulted in no adverse developmental effects (see Data).

There are insufficient data on ezetimibe use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of ezetimibe to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses 10 and 150 times, respectively, the MRHD resulted in no adverse developmental effects (see Data).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Data

Human Data

A Medicaid cohort linkage study of 1152 statin-exposed pregnant women compared to 886,996 controls did not find a significant teratogenic effect from maternal use of statins in the first trimester of pregnancy, after adjusting for potential confounders – including maternal age, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, and alcohol and tobacco use – using propensity score-based methods. The relative risk of congenital malformations between the group with statin use and the group with no statin use in the first trimester was 1.07 (95% confidence interval 0.85 to 1.37) after controlling for confounders, particularly pre-existing diabetes mellitus. There were also no statistically significant

increases in any of the organ-specific malformations assessed after accounting for confounders. In the majority of pregnancies, statin treatment was initiated prior to pregnancy and was discontinued at some point in the first trimester when pregnancy was identified. Study limitations include reliance on physician coding to define the presence of a malformation, lack of control for certain confounders such as body mass index, use of prescription dispensing as verification for the use of a statin, and lack of information on non-live births.

Animal Data Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin administration did not indicate a teratogenic effect in rats at ≤25 mg/kg/day or in rabbits

≤3 mg/kg/day (doses equivalent to the MRHD of 40 mg/day based on AUC and body surface area,

respectively).

In female rats given 5, 15 and 50 mg/kg/day before mating and continuing through to gestation day 7 resulted in decreased fetal body weight (female pups) and delayed ossification at 50 mg/kg/day (10 times the human exposure at the MRHD dose of 40 mg/day based on AUC).

In pregnant rats given 2, 10 and 50 mg/kg/day of rosuvastatin from gestation day 7 through lactation day 21 (weaning), decreased pup survival occurred at 50 mg/kg/day (dose equivalent to 12 times the MRHD of 40 mg/day based body surface area).

In pregnant rabbits given 0.3, 1, and 3 mg/kg/day of rosuvastatin from gestation day 6 to day 18, decreased fetal viability and maternal mortality was observed at 3 mg/kg/day (dose equivalent to the MRHD of 40 mg/day based on body surface area).

Rosuvastatin crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits and is found in fetal tissue and amniotic fluid at 3% and 20%, respectively, of the maternal plasma concentration following a single 25 mg/kg oral gavage dose on gestation day 16 in rats. A higher fetal tissue distribution (25% maternal plasma concentration) was observed in rabbits after a single oral gavage dose of 1 mg/kg on gestation day 18.

Ezetimibe

In oral (gavage) embryo-fetal development studies of ezetimibe conducted in rats (gestation days 6­

15) and rabbits (gestation days 7-19), there was no evidence of maternal toxicity or embryolethality at any dose tested (250, 500, 1000 mg/kg/day) at exposures equivalent to 10 and 150 times the clinical exposure, based on AUC, in rats and rabbits. In rats, increased incidences of common fetal skeletal findings (extra pair of thoracic ribs, unossified cervical vertebral centra, shortened ribs) were observed at 1000 mg/kg/day (~10 times the human exposure at 10 mg daily based on AUC0-24hr for total ezetimibe). In rabbits treated with ezetimibe, an increased incidence of extra thoracic ribs was observed at 1000 mg/kg/day (150 times the human exposure at 10 mg daily based on AUC0-24hr for total ezetimibe). The animal-to-human exposure multiple for total ezetimibe at the no observed

effect level was 6 times for rat and 134 times for rabbit. Fetal exposure to ezetimibe (conjugated and unconjugated) was confirmed in subsequent placental transfer studies conducted using a maternal dose of 1000 mg/kg/day. The fetal maternal plasma exposure ratio (total ezetimibe) was 1.5 for rats on gestation day 20 and 0.03 for rabbits on gestation day 22.

The effect of ezetimibe on prenatal and postnatal development and maternal function was evaluated in pregnant rats at doses of 100, 300 or 1000 mg/kg/day (gestation day 6 through lactation day 21). No maternal toxicity or adverse developmental outcomes were observed up to and including the highest dose tested (17 times the human exposure at 10 mg daily based on AUC0-24hr for total ezetimibe).

Multiple dose studies of ezetimibe given in combination with statins in rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in higher ezetimibe and statin exposures. Reproductive findings occurred at lower doses in combination therapy compared to monotherapy.

Risk Summary

Limited data from case reports in published literature indicate that rosuvastatin is present in human milk. There is no available information on the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production. Statins, including ROSZET, decrease cholesterol synthesis and possibly the synthesis of other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol and may cause harm to the breastfed infant.

There is no information about the presence of ezetimibe in human milk. Ezetimibe is present in rat milk (see Data).When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. There is no information about the effects of ezetimibe on the breastfed infant or the effects of ezetimibe on milk production.

Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, based on the mechanism of action, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with ROSZET[see Use in Specific Populations (8.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)].

Data

Ezetimibe was present in the milk of lactating rats. The pup to maternal plasma ratio for total ezetimibe was 0.5 on lactation day 12.

The safety and effectiveness of ROSZET have not been established in pediatric patients.

Advanced age (≥65 years) is a risk factor for ROSZET-associated myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, recognizing the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function; of concomitant disease or other drug therapy; and the higher risk of myopathy. Monitor geriatric patients receiving ROSZET for the increased risk of myopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Rosuvastatin

Of the 10,275 patients in clinical studies with rosuvastatin, 3159 (31%) were 65 years and older, and 698 (6.8%) were 75 years and older.

Ezetimibe

Of the 2396 patients who received ezetimibe monotherapy in clinical studies, 669 (28%) were 65 and older, and 111 (5%) were 75 and older. Of the 11,308 patients who received ezetimibe + statin in clinical studies, 3587 (32%) were 65 and older, and 924 (8%) were 75 and older. No overall differences in safety and effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger patients. In a multiple-dose study with ezetimibe, plasma concentrations for ezetimibe were about 2-fold higher in older (≥65 years) healthy subjects compared to younger subjects [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Renal impairment is a risk factor for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Monitor patients with renal

impairment for development of myopathy. In patients with severe renal impairment not on hemodialysis, the recommended starting dosage is 5 mg/10 mg daily and should not exceed 10 mg/10 mg daily[see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin exposure is not influenced by mild to moderate renal impairment (CLcr≥30 mL/min/1.73 m2 ). Exposure to rosuvastatin is increased to a clinically significant extent in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr<30 mL/min/1.73 m2) who are not receiving hemodialysis [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Ezetimibe

In a trial of 9270 patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (6247 non-dialysis patients with median serum creatinine 2.5 mg/dL and median estimated glomerular filtration rate 25.6 mL/min/1.73 m2, and 3023 dialysis patients), the incidence of serious adverse events, adverse events leading to discontinuation of study treatment, or adverse events of special interest (musculoskeletal adverse events, liver enzyme abnormalities, incident cancer) was similar between patients ever assigned to ezetimibe 10 mg plus simvastatin 20 mg (n=4650) or placebo (n=4620) during a median follow-up of

4.9 years.

ROSZET is contraindicated in patients with acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.3), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Pharmacokinetic studies have demonstrated an approximate 2-fold increase in median exposure to rosuvastatin in Asian subjects when compared with Caucasian controls. Adjust the ROSZET dosage in Asian patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]

No specific treatments of over dosage with ROSZET are known. Hemodialysis does not significantly enhance clearance of rosuvastatin. Contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) for latest recommendations.

ROSZET tablets contain rosuvastatin calcium and ezetimibe. Rosuvastatin is a 3-hydroxy-3­ methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA)-reductase inhibitor. Ezetimibe is a dietary cholesterol absorption inhibitor.

The chemical name for rosuvastatin calcium is  bis[(E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl­ 2[methyl(methyl sulfonyl)amino] pyrimidin-5-yl] (3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid] calcium salt  to [S-[R*,S*-(E)]]-7-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)-6-(1-methylethyl)-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]-5­

pyrimidinyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid, calcium salt (2:1). The empirical formula for rosuvastatin calcium is (C22H27FN3O6S)2Ca and the molecular weight is 1001.14 g.mol-1. Rosuvastatin calcium is a white amorphous powder that is sparingly soluble in water and methanol, and slightly soluble in ethanol. Rosuvastatin calcium is a hydrophilic compound with a partition coefficient (octanol/water) of 0.13 at pH of 7.0. Its structural formula is:

ROSZET tablets 5 mg/10 mg, 10 mg/10 mg, 20 mg/10 mg, and 40 mg/10 mg contain the equivalent of 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg rosuvastatin (provided as rosuvastatin calcium 5.2, 10.4, 20.8, and 41.7 mg) and 10 mg ezetimibe. Each film-coated tablet of ROSZET contains the following inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch, microcrystalline cellulose, meglumine, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate , crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium stearyl fumarate, mannitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, ferric oxide, and magnesium stearate. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, and ferric oxide.

12.1    Mechanism of Action

Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is an inhibitor of HMG CoA-reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts 3-hydroxy­ 3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol. In in vivo and in vitro studies, rosuvastatin produces its lipid-modifying effects in two ways. First, it increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface to enhance uptake and catabolism of LDL. Second, rosuvastatin inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL, which reduces the total number of VLDL and LDL particles.

Ezetimibe

The molecular target of ezetimibe is the sterol transporter, Niemann-Pick C1-Like 1 (NPC1L1), which is involved in the intestinal uptake of cholesterol and phytosterols. Ezetimibe localizes at the brush border of the small intestine and inhibits the absorption of cholesterol, leading to a decrease in the delivery of intestinal cholesterol to the liver. This causes a reduction of hepatic cholesterol stores and an increase in clearance of cholesterol from the blood.

The maximum therapeutic response of rosuvastatin is usually achieved by 4 weeks and is maintained after that. The maximum therapeutic response of ezetimibe is generally achieved within 2 weeks and is maintained during chronic therapy.

Absorption

Rosuvastatin

In clinical pharmacology studies in man, peak plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin were reached 3

to 5 hours following oral dosing. Both Cmax and AUC increased in approximate proportion to rosuvastatin dose. The absolute bioavailability of rosuvastatin is approximately 20%.The AUC of rosuvastatin does not differ following evening or morning drug administration.

Administration of rosuvastatin with food did not affect the AUC of rosuvastatin.

Ezetimibe

After oral administration, ezetimibe is absorbed and extensively conjugated to a pharmacologically active phenolic glucuronide (ezetimibe-glucuronide). After a single 10-mg dose of ezetimibe to fasted adults, mean ezetimibe peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) of 3.4 to 5.5 ng/mL were attained within 4 to 12 hours (Tmax). Ezetimibe-glucuronide mean Cmax values of 45 to 71 ng/mL were achieved between 1 and 2 hours (Tmax). There was no substantial deviation from dose proportionality between 5 and 20 mg. The absolute bioavailability of ezetimibe cannot be determined, as the compound is virtually insoluble in aqueous media suitable for injection.

Concomitant food administration (high-fat or non-fat meals) had no effect on the extent of absorption of ezetimibe when administered as ezetimibe 10-mg tablets. The Cmax value of ezetimibe was increased by 38% with consumption of high-fat meals.

Distribution

Rosuvastatin

Mean volume of distribution at steady-state of rosuvastatin is approximately 134 liters. Rosuvastatin is 88% bound to plasma proteins, mostly albumin. This binding is reversible and independent of plasma concentrations.

Ezetimibe

Ezetimibe and ezetimibe-glucuronide are highly bound (>90%) to human plasma proteins.

Elimination

Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is not extensively metabolized; approximately 10% of a radiolabeled dose is recovered as metabolite. The major metabolite is N-desmethyl rosuvastatin, which is formed principally by cytochrome P450 \ 2C9, and in vitrostudies have demonstrated that N-desmethyl rosuvastatin has approximately one-sixth to one-half the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity of the parent compound. Overall, greater than 90% of active plasma HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity is accounted for by the parent compound.

Following oral administration, rosuvastatin and its metabolites are primarily excreted in the feces (90%). The elimination half-life (t1/2) of rosuvastatin is approximately 19 hours.  After an intravenous dose, approximately 28% of total body clearance was via the renal route, and 72% by the hepatic route.

Ezetimibe

Ezetimibe is primarily metabolized in the small intestine and liver via glucuronide conjugation with subsequent biliary and renal excretion. Minimal oxidative metabolism has been observed in all species evaluated. In humans, ezetimibe is rapidly metabolized to ezetimibe-glucuronide. Ezetimibe and ezetimibe- glucuronide are the major drug-derived compounds detected in plasma, constituting approximately 10 to 20% and 80 to 90% of the total drug in plasma, respectively. Both ezetimibe and ezetimibe-glucuronide are eliminated from plasma with a half-life of approximately 22 hours for both ezetimibe and ezetimibe- glucuronide. Plasma concentration-time profiles exhibit multiple peaks, suggesting enterohepatic recycling.

Following oral administration of 14C-ezetimibe (20 mg) to human subjects, total ezetimibe (ezetimibe

+ ezetimibe-glucuronide) accounted for approximately 93% of the total radioactivity in plasma.  After 48 hours, there were no detectable levels of radioactivity in the plasma. Approximately 78% and 11% of the administered radioactivity were recovered in the feces and urine, respectively, over a 10­ day collection period. Ezetimibe was the major component in feces and accounted for 69% of the administered dose, while ezetimibe-glucuronide was the major component in urine and accounted for 9% of the administered dose.

Specific Populations Geriatric Patients Rosuvastatin

There were no differences in plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin between the nonelderly and

elderly populations (age ≥65 years).

Ezetimibe

In a multiple-dose study with ezetimibe given 10 mg once daily for 10 days, plasma concentrations for total ezetimibe were about 2-fold higher in older (≥65 years) healthy subjects compared to younger subjects.

Gender Rosuvastatin

There were no differences in plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin between men and women.

Ezetimibe

In a multiple-dose study with ezetimibe given 10 mg once daily for 10 days, plasma concentrations for total ezetimibe were slightly higher (<20%) in women than in men.

Race Rosuvastatin

A population pharmacokinetic analysis revealed no clinically relevant differences in pharmacokinetics among Caucasian, Hispanic, and Black or Afro-Caribbean groups. However, pharmacokinetic studies, including one conducted in the US, have demonstrated an approximate 2-fold elevation in median exposure (AUC and Cmax) in Asian subjects when compared with a Caucasian control group.[See Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Specific Populations (8.8).]

Ezetimibe

Based on a meta-analysis of multiple-dose pharmacokinetic studies, there were no pharmacokinetic differences between Black and Caucasian subjects. Studies in Asian subjects indicated that the pharmacokinetics of ezetimibe were similar to those seen in Caucasian subjects.

Hepatic Impairment Rosuvastatin

In patients with chronic alcohol liver disease, plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin were modestly increased. In patients with Child-Pugh A disease, Cmax and AUC were increased by 60% and 5%, respectively, as compared with patients with normal liver function. In patients with Child-Pugh B disease, Cmax and AUC were increased 100% and 21%, respectively, compared with patients with normal liver function [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Ezetimibe

After a single 10-mg dose of ezetimibe, the mean AUC for total ezetimibe was increased approximately 1.7-fold in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 5 to 6), compared

to healthy subjects. The mean AUC values for total ezetimibe and ezetimibe increased approximately 3- to 4-fold and 5- to 6- fold, respectively, in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh score 7 to 9) or severe hepatic impairment (Child- Pugh score 10 to 15). In a 14-day, multiple-dose study (10 mg daily) in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, the mean AUC for total ezetimibe  and ezetimibe increased approximately 4-fold on both Day 1 and Day 14 when compared to healthy subjects [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2), and Specific Populations (8.7)].

Renal Impairment Rosuvastatin

Mild to moderate renal impairment (CLcr ≥30 mL/min/1.73 m2) had no influence on plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin. However, plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin increased to a

clinically significant extent (about 3-fold) in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min/1.73 m2) not receiving hemodialysis compared with healthy subjects (CLcr>80 mL/min/1.73 m2). Steady-state plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin in patients on chronic hemodialysis were approximately 50% greater compared with healthy volunteer subjects with normal renal function.

Ezetimibe

After  a  single  10-mg dose  of  ezetimibe  in  patients with  severe  renal  disease  (n=8;  mean CLcr≤30 mL/min/1.73 m2), the mean AUC values for total ezetimibe, ezetimibe-glucuronide, and ezetimibe were increased approximately 1.5-fold, compared to healthy subjects (n=9).

Drug Interactions

No clinically significant pharmacokinetic interaction was seen when ezetimibe was coadministered with rosuvastatin. Specific pharmacokinetic drug interaction studies with ROSZET have not been performed.

Cytochrome P450

Rosuvastatin clearance is not dependent on metabolism by cytochrome P450 3A4 to a clinically significant extent. Rosuvastatin is a substrate for certain transporter proteins including the hepatic uptake transporter organic anion-transporting polyprotein 1B1 (OATP1B1) and efflux transporter breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.3)].

Ezetimibe had no significant effect on a series of probe drugs (caffeine, dextromethorphan, tolbutamide, and IV midazolam) known to be metabolized by cytochrome P450 (1A2, 2D6, 2C8/9 and 3A4) in a “cocktail” study of twelve healthy adult males. This indicates that ezetimibe is neither an inhibitor nor an inducer of these cytochrome P450 isozymes.

Rosuvastatin

QD= Once daily, BID= Twice daily, TID= Three times daily, QID= Four times daily

1  Single dose unless otherwise noted.

2  Clinically significant[See Dosage and Administration (2), Warnings and Precautions (5), and Drug Interactions (7)]

3  Mean ratio with 90% CI (with/without coadministered drug, e.g., 1= no change, 0.7 = 30% decrease,11=11 fold increase in exposure)

EE = ethinyl estradiol, NG = norgestrel, QD= Once daily

1  Clinically significant pharmacodynamic effects[see Drug Interactions (7)]

2  Mean ratio with 90% CI (with/without coadministered drug, e.g., 1= no change, 0.7=30% decrease, 11=11­ fold increase in exposure)

Ezetimibe

Coadministered Drug and                                    Total Ezetimibe* Dosing Regimen

Change in AUC

Change in Cmax

Cyclosporine-stable dose required (75-150     ↑240%                                ↑290%

mg BID)1,2

Fenofibrate, 200 mg QD, 14 days2                        ↑48%                                  ↑64%

Gemfibrozil, 600 mg BID, 7 days2                          ↑64%                                  ↑91%

Cholestyramine, 4 g BID, 14 days2                        ↓55%                                  ↓4%

Aluminum & magnesium hydroxide                 ↓4%                                    ↓30%

combination antacid, single dose3

Cimetidine, 400 mg BID, 7 days                      ↑6%                                    ↑22%

Glipizide, 10 mg, single dose                            ↑4%                                    ↓8%

Statins

*  Based on 10-mg dose of ezetimibe

1  Post-renal transplant patients with mild impaired or normal renal function. In a different study, a renal

transplant patient with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 13.2 mL/min/1.73m2) who was receiving multiple medications, including cyclosporine, demonstrated a 12-fold greater exposure to total ezetimibe compared to healthy subjects.

2 See Drug Interactions (7)

3  Supralox®, 20 mL

*  See Drug Interactions (7)

Disposition of statins, including rosuvastatin, involves OATP1B1 and other transporter proteins. Higher plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin have been reported in very small groups of patients (n=3 to 5) who have two reduced function alleles of the gene that encodes OATP1B1 (SLCO1B1 521T > C). The frequency of this genotype (i.e., SLCO1B1 521T>C) is generally lower than 5% in most racial/ethnic groups. The impact of this polymorphism on rosuvastatin is unknown.

13.1   Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No animal carcinogenicity or fertility studies have been conducted with the combination of rosuvastatin and ezetimibe.

Rosuvastatin

In a 104-week carcinogenicity study in rats at dose levels of 2, 20, 60, or 80 mg/kg/day by oral gavage, the incidence of uterine stromal polyps was significantly increased in females at 80

mg/kg/day at systemic exposure 20 times the human exposure at 40 mg/day based on AUC. Increased incidence of polyps was not seen at lower doses.

In a 107-week carcinogenicity study in mice given 10, 60, or 200 mg/kg/day by oral gavage, an increased incidence of hepatocellular adenoma/carcinoma was observed at 200 mg/kg/day at systemic exposures 20 times the human exposure at 40 mg/day based on AUC. An increased incidence of hepatocellular tumors was not seen at lower doses.

Rosuvastatin was not mutagenic or clastogenic with or without metabolic activation in the Ames test with Salmonella typhimuriumand Escherichia coli, the mouse lymphoma assay, and the chromosomal aberration assay in Chinese hamster lung cells. Rosuvastatin was negative in the invivomouse micronucleus test.

In rat fertility studies with oral gavage doses of 5, 15, 50 mg/kg/day, males were treated for 9 weeks prior to and throughout mating and females were treated 2 weeks prior to mating and throughout mating until gestation day 7. No adverse effect on fertility was observed at 50 mg/kg/day (systemic exposures up to 10 times the human exposure at 40 mg/day based on AUC). In testicles of dogs treated with rosuvastatin at 30 mg/kg/day for one month, spermatidic giant cells were seen. Spermatidic giant cells were observed in monkeys after 6-month treatment at 30 mg/kg/day in addition to vacuolation of seminiferous tubular epithelium. Exposures in the dog were 20 times and in the monkey 10 times the human exposure at 40 mg/day based on body surface area. Similar findings have been seen with other drugs in this class.

Ezetimibe

A 104-week dietary carcinogenicity study with ezetimibe was conducted  in  rats  at doses  up to 1500 mg/kg/day (males) and 500 mg/kg/day (females) (~20 times the human exposure at 10 mg daily based on AUC0-24hr for total ezetimibe). A 104-week dietary carcinogenicity study with ezetimibe was also conducted in mice at doses up to 500 mg/kg/day (>150 times the human exposure at 10 mg daily based on AUC0-24hr for total ezetimibe). There were no statistically significant increases in tumor incidences in drug-treated rats or mice.

No evidence of mutagenicity was observed in vitroin a microbial mutagenicity (Ames) test with Salmonella typhimuriumand Escherichia coliwith or without metabolic activation. No evidence of clastogenicity was observed in vitroin a chromosomal aberration assay in human peripheral blood lymphocytes with or without metabolic activation. In addition, there was no evidence of genotoxicity in the in vivomouse micronucleus test.

In oral (gavage) fertility studies of ezetimibe conducted in rats, there was no evidence of reproductive toxicity at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day in male or female rats (~7 times the human exposure at 10 mg daily based on AUC0-24hr for total ezetimibe).

14.1  Primary Hyperlipidemia

ROSZET reduces total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, and non-HDL-C in adults with hyperlipidemia.

In a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study in patients with hyperlipidemia, rosuvastatin given as a single daily dose for 6 weeks significantly reduced Total-C, LDL-C, non-HDL­ C, and Apo B, across the dose range (Table 12).

In a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 8-week study, 769 patients with primary hyperlipidemia, known coronary heart disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors who were already receiving statin monotherapy, but who had not met their NCEP ATP II target LDL-C goal were randomized to receive either ezetimibe or placebo in addition to their ongoing statin.

Ezetimibe, added to ongoing statin therapy, significantly lowered total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, non-HDL-C, and TG, and increased HDL-C compared with a statin administered alone (Table 13). LDL-C reductions induced by ezetimibe were generally consistent across all statins.

Table 13: Response to Addition of Ezetimibe to Ongoing Statin Therapy1 in Patients with Hyperlipidemia (Mean2 % Change from Treated Baseline3)

1 Patients receiving each statin: 40% atorvastatin, 31% simvastatin, 29% others (pravastatin, fluvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin) 2 For triglycerides, median % change from baseline

3  Baseline – on a statin alone

4  Ezetimibe + statin significantly reduced total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, non-HDL-C, and TG and increased HDL-C compared to statin alone

Dose-Titration Study: In an open-label, forced-titration study, homozygous FH patients (n=40) were evaluated for their response to rosuvastatin 20 to 40 mg titrated at a 6-week interval. In the overall population, the mean LDL-C reduction from baseline was 22%. About one-third of the patients benefited from increasing their dose from 20 mg to 40 mg with further LDL lowering of greater than 6%. In the 27 patients with at least a 15% reduction in LDL-C, the mean LDL-C reduction was 30% (median 28% reduction). Among 13 patients with an LDL-C reduction of <15%, 3 had no change or an increase in LDL-C. Reductions in LDL-C of 15% or greater were observed in 3 of 5 patients with known receptor negative status.

A study was conducted to assess the efficacy of ezetimibe in the treatment of HoFH. This double- blind, randomized, 12-week study enrolled 50 patients with a clinical and/or genotypic diagnosis of HoFH, with or without concomitant LDL apheresis, already receiving atorvastatin or simvastatin (40 mg). Patients were randomized to one of three treatment groups: atorvastatin or simvastatin (80 mg), ezetimibe administered with atorvastatin or simvastatin (40 mg), or ezetimibe administered with atorvastatin or simvastatin (80 mg). Due to decreased bioavailability of ezetimibe in patients

concomitantly receiving cholestyramine, ezetimibe was dosed at least 4 hours before or after administration of resins. Mean baseline LDL-C was 341 mg/dL in those patients randomized to atorvastatin 80 mg or simvastatin 80 mg alone and 316 mg/dL in the group randomized to ezetimibe plus atorvastatin 40 or 80 mg or simvastatin 40 or 80 mg. Ezetimibe, administered with atorvastatin or simvastatin (40 and 80 mg statin groups, pooled), significantly reduced LDL-C (21%) compared with increasing the dose of simvastatin or atorvastatin monotherapy from 40 to 80 mg (7%). In those treated with ezetimibe plus 80 mg atorvastatin or with ezetimibe plus 80 mg simvastatin, LDL-C was reduced by 27%.

ROSZET Tablets are supplied as follows:

Store at controlled room temperature (USP), 20°C to 25 ºC (68°F to 77 ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store in the original container to protect from light. Protect from moisture. Once the bottle has been opened, use the tablets within 30 days.

Dispense in original container to protect from moisture.

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis

Advise patients that ROSZET may cause myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Inform patients that the risk is also increased when taking certain types of medication and they should discuss all medication, both prescription and over the counter, with their healthcare provider. Instruct patients to promptly report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Hepatic Dysfunction

Inform patients that ROSZET may cause liver enzyme elevations and possibly liver failure. Advise patients to promptly report fatigue, anorexia, right upper abdominal discomfort, dark urine or jaundice [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

Increases in HbA1c and Fasting Serum Glucose Levels

Inform patients that increases in HbA1c and fasting serum glucose levels may occur with ROSZET. Encourage patients to optimize lifestyle measures, including regular exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight, and making healthy food choices [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

Pregnancy

Advise pregnant patients and patients who can become pregnant of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy to discuss if ROSZET should be discontinued [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

Lactation

Advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with ROSZET[see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].

Concomitant Use of Antacids

When taking ROSZET with an aluminum and magnesium hydroxide combination antacid, the antacid should be taken at least 2 hours after ROSZET administration.

Administration Instructions

Advise patients to swallow tablets whole. Do not crush, dissolve, or chew tablets. If a dose is missed, advise patients not take an extra dose. Just resume the usual schedule.

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ROSZET is a trademark of Althera.

U.S. Patent No. 9,763,885, and 10,376,470 Ref: AL-320-000-2