ISENTRESS RALTEGRAVIR MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC FDA Approved ISENTRESS contains raltegravir potassium, a human immunodeficiency virus integrase strand transfer inhibitor. The chemical name for raltegravir potassium is N -[(4-Fluorophenyl) methyl]-1,6-dihydro-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-[1-methyl-1-[[(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)carbonyl]amino]ethyl]-6-oxo-4-pyrimidinecarboxamide monopotassium salt. The empirical formula is C 20 H 20 FKN 6 O 5 and the molecular weight is 482.51. The structural formula is: Raltegravir potassium is a white to off-white powder. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in ethanol and acetonitrile and insoluble in isopropanol. Each 400 mg film-coated tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 434.4 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 400 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: calcium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, hypromellose 2208, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 407 (contains 0.01% butylated hydroxytoluene as antioxidant), sodium stearyl fumarate. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, red iron oxide, talc and titanium dioxide. Each 600 mg film-coated tablet of ISENTRESS HD for oral administration contains 651.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 600 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose 2910, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. The film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose 2910, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, triacetin and titanium dioxide. The tablet may also contain trace amount of carnauba wax. Each 100 mg chewable tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 108.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 100 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, magnesium stearate, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial flavors (orange, banana, and masking that contains aspartame), oleic acid, PEG 400, red iron oxide, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium stearyl fumarate, sorbitol, sucralose and yellow iron oxide. Each 25 mg chewable tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 27.16 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 25 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, magnesium stearate, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial flavors (orange, banana, and masking that contains aspartame), oleic acid, PEG 400, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium stearyl fumarate, sorbitol, sucralose and yellow iron oxide. Each packet of ISENTRESS for oral suspension 100 mg, contains 108.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 100 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, banana with other natural flavors, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, macrogol/PEG 400, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, oleic acid, sorbitol, sucralose and sucrose. Chemical Structure

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Dosage Forms
Tablet
Strengths
400 mg 600 mg 100 mg 25 mg 61 unit 01 unit 1 ml 3 ml 10 ml
Quantities
1 ml 3 ml 10 ml 60 pack 60 tablets
Treats Conditions
1 Indications And Usage Adult Patients Isentress And Isentress Hd Are Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Hiv 1 Insti Indicated In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents For The Treatment Of Hiv 1 Infection In Adult Patients 1 Pediatric Patients Isentress Is Indicated In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents For The Treatment Of Hiv 1 Infection In Pediatric Patients Weighing At Least 2 Kg 1 Isentress Hd Is Indicated In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents For The Treatment Of Hiv 1 Infection In Pediatric Patients Weighing At Least 40 Kg 1 Adult Patients Isentress And Isentress Hd Are Indicated In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents For The Treatment Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hiv 1 Infection In Adult Patients Pediatric Patients Isentress Is Indicated In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents For The Treatment Of Hiv 1 Infection In Pediatric Patients Weighing At Least 2 Kg Isentress Hd Is Indicated In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents For The Treatment Of Hiv 1 Infection In Pediatric Patients Weighing At Least 40 Kg
Pill Appearance
Shape: oval Color: pink Imprint: Merck;logo;242

Identifiers & Packaging

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UPC
0300060227615 0300060473616 0300063080019
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Packaging

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ISENTRESS tablets 400 mg are pink, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets with "227" on one side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0227-61 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS HD tablets 600 mg are yellow, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets with corporate logo and "242" on one side and plain on the other side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-3080-01 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS tablets 100 mg are pale orange, oval-shaped, orange-banana flavored, chewable tablets scored on both sides and imprinted on one face with the corporate logo and "477" on opposite sides of the score. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0477-61 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS tablets 25 mg are pale yellow, round, orange-banana flavored, chewable tablets with the corporate logo on one side and "473" on the other side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0473-61 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS for oral suspension 100 mg is a white to off-white granular powder that may contain yellow or beige to tan particles, in child resistant single-use foil packets, packaged as A kit with two 1 mL syringes, two 3 mL syringes, two 10 mL syringes and two mixing cups. It is supplied as follows: NDC 0006-3603-61 unit of use carton with 60 packets. NDC 0006-3603-01 individual packet. Storage and Handling 400 mg Film-coated Tablets, 600 mg Film-coated Tablets, Chewable Tablets and For Oral Suspension Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. 400 mg Film-coated Tablets, 600 mg Film-coated Tablets and Chewable Tablets Store in the original package with the bottle tightly closed. Keep the desiccant in the bottle to protect from moisture. For Oral Suspension Store in the original container. Do not open foil packet until ready for use.; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 400 mg Tablet Bottle Label NDC 0006-0227-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) tablets 400 mg Each tablet contains 434.4 mg raltegravir potassium, equivalent to 400 mg raltegravir. USUAL DOSAGE: See Package Insert. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 400 mg Tablet Bottle Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg Bottle Label NDC 0006-3080-01 Isentress ® HD (raltegravir) tablets 600 mg RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: Two tablets once daily. See Package Insert. Each tablet contains 651.6 mg raltegravir potassium, equivalent to 600 mg raltegravir. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg Bottle Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Tablet Bottle Label NDC 0006-0477-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) CHEWABLE Tablets 100 mg For Pediatric Use Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame) 0.10 mg per 100 mg chewable tablet. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Tablet Bottle Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Tablet Bottle Label NDC 0006-0473-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) CHEWABLE Tablets 25 mg For Pediatric Use Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame) 0.05 mg per 25 mg chewable tablet. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Tablet Bottle Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Packet Carton NDC 0006-3603-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) For Oral Suspension 100 mg For Pediatric Use For Oral Administration Only Each packet contains 108.6 mg raltegravir potassium, equivalent to 100 mg raltegravir. Rx only 60 packets Multi-Dose Kit DIRECTIONS FOR USE: See instructions for use booklet and package insert for additional information. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Packet Carton

Package Descriptions
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ISENTRESS tablets 400 mg are pink, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets with "227" on one side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0227-61 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS HD tablets 600 mg are yellow, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets with corporate logo and "242" on one side and plain on the other side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-3080-01 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS tablets 100 mg are pale orange, oval-shaped, orange-banana flavored, chewable tablets scored on both sides and imprinted on one face with the corporate logo and "477" on opposite sides of the score. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0477-61 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS tablets 25 mg are pale yellow, round, orange-banana flavored, chewable tablets with the corporate logo on one side and "473" on the other side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0473-61 unit-of-use bottles of 60. ISENTRESS for oral suspension 100 mg is a white to off-white granular powder that may contain yellow or beige to tan particles, in child resistant single-use foil packets, packaged as A kit with two 1 mL syringes, two 3 mL syringes, two 10 mL syringes and two mixing cups. It is supplied as follows: NDC 0006-3603-61 unit of use carton with 60 packets. NDC 0006-3603-01 individual packet. Storage and Handling 400 mg Film-coated Tablets, 600 mg Film-coated Tablets, Chewable Tablets and For Oral Suspension Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. 400 mg Film-coated Tablets, 600 mg Film-coated Tablets and Chewable Tablets Store in the original package with the bottle tightly closed. Keep the desiccant in the bottle to protect from moisture. For Oral Suspension Store in the original container. Do not open foil packet until ready for use.
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 400 mg Tablet Bottle Label NDC 0006-0227-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) tablets 400 mg Each tablet contains 434.4 mg raltegravir potassium, equivalent to 400 mg raltegravir. USUAL DOSAGE: See Package Insert. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 400 mg Tablet Bottle Label
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg Bottle Label NDC 0006-3080-01 Isentress ® HD (raltegravir) tablets 600 mg RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: Two tablets once daily. See Package Insert. Each tablet contains 651.6 mg raltegravir potassium, equivalent to 600 mg raltegravir. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg Bottle Label
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Tablet Bottle Label NDC 0006-0477-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) CHEWABLE Tablets 100 mg For Pediatric Use Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame) 0.10 mg per 100 mg chewable tablet. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Tablet Bottle Label
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Tablet Bottle Label NDC 0006-0473-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) CHEWABLE Tablets 25 mg For Pediatric Use Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame) 0.05 mg per 25 mg chewable tablet. Rx only 60 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Tablet Bottle Label
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Packet Carton NDC 0006-3603-61 Isentress ® (raltegravir) For Oral Suspension 100 mg For Pediatric Use For Oral Administration Only Each packet contains 108.6 mg raltegravir potassium, equivalent to 100 mg raltegravir. Rx only 60 packets Multi-Dose Kit DIRECTIONS FOR USE: See instructions for use booklet and package insert for additional information. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg Packet Carton

Overview

ISENTRESS contains raltegravir potassium, a human immunodeficiency virus integrase strand transfer inhibitor. The chemical name for raltegravir potassium is N -[(4-Fluorophenyl) methyl]-1,6-dihydro-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-[1-methyl-1-[[(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)carbonyl]amino]ethyl]-6-oxo-4-pyrimidinecarboxamide monopotassium salt. The empirical formula is C 20 H 20 FKN 6 O 5 and the molecular weight is 482.51. The structural formula is: Raltegravir potassium is a white to off-white powder. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in ethanol and acetonitrile and insoluble in isopropanol. Each 400 mg film-coated tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 434.4 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 400 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: calcium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, hypromellose 2208, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 407 (contains 0.01% butylated hydroxytoluene as antioxidant), sodium stearyl fumarate. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, red iron oxide, talc and titanium dioxide. Each 600 mg film-coated tablet of ISENTRESS HD for oral administration contains 651.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 600 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose 2910, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. The film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose 2910, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, triacetin and titanium dioxide. The tablet may also contain trace amount of carnauba wax. Each 100 mg chewable tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 108.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 100 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, magnesium stearate, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial flavors (orange, banana, and masking that contains aspartame), oleic acid, PEG 400, red iron oxide, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium stearyl fumarate, sorbitol, sucralose and yellow iron oxide. Each 25 mg chewable tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 27.16 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 25 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, magnesium stearate, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial flavors (orange, banana, and masking that contains aspartame), oleic acid, PEG 400, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium stearyl fumarate, sorbitol, sucralose and yellow iron oxide. Each packet of ISENTRESS for oral suspension 100 mg, contains 108.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 100 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, banana with other natural flavors, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, macrogol/PEG 400, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, oleic acid, sorbitol, sucralose and sucrose. Chemical Structure

Indications & Usage

Adult Patients: ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD are human immunodeficiency virus integrase strand transfer inhibitors (HIV-1 INSTI) indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult patients ( 1 ). Pediatric Patients: ISENTRESS is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg ( 1 ). ISENTRESS HD is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg ( 1 ). Adult Patients: ISENTRESS ® and ISENTRESS ® HD are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection in adult patients. Pediatric Patients: ISENTRESS is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg. ISENTRESS HD is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg.

Dosage & Administration

ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD can be administered with or without food ( 2.1 ). Do not substitute ISENTRESS chewable tablets or ISENTRESS for oral suspension for the ISENTRESS 400 mg or 600 mg film-coated tablet. See specific dosing guidance for chewable tablets and the formulation for oral suspension ( 2.1 ). Adults Treatment-naïve patients or patients who are virologically suppressed on an initial regimen of ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily: 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) film-coated tablet orally, once daily or 400 mg film-coated tablet orally, twice daily ( 2.2 ). Treatment-experienced patients: 400 mg film-coated tablet orally, twice daily ( 2.2 ). During coadministration with rifampin in adults, 800 mg (2 × 400 mg) twice daily ( 2.2 ). Pediatrics If weighing at least 40 kg, and either treatment-naïve patients or patients who are virologically suppressed on an initial regimen of ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily: 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) film-coated tablet orally, once daily or 400 mg film-coated tablet orally, twice daily or 300 mg (3 × 100 mg) chewable tablets, twice daily ( 2.3 ). If weighing at least 25 kg: One 400 mg film-coated tablet orally, twice daily. If unable to swallow a tablet, consider the chewable tablet, as specified in Table 2 ( 2.3 ). If weighing at least 3 kg to less than 25 kg: Weight-based dosing using the chewable tablet or oral suspension, as specified in Table 4 ( 2.3 ). For neonates (birth to 4 weeks [28 days] of age): Weight-based dosing of the oral suspension as specified in Table 5 ( 2.3 ). 2.1 General Dosing Recommendations Because the formulations have different pharmacokinetic profiles, do not substitute ISENTRESS chewable tablets or ISENTRESS for oral suspension for the ISENTRESS 400 mg film-coated tablet or the ISENTRESS HD 600 mg film-coated tablet. See specific dosing guidance for chewable tablets and the formulation for oral suspension. Because the extent to which ISENTRESS may be dialyzable is unknown, dosing before a dialysis session should be avoided [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . ISENTRESS film-coated tablets must be swallowed whole. ISENTRESS chewable tablets may be chewed or swallowed whole. Maximum daily dose is 300 mg taken by mouth twice daily. For children who have difficulty chewing the 25 mg chewable tablet, the tablet may be crushed. Preparation of the crushed 25 mg chewable tablet: Place the tablet(s) in a small, clean cup. For each tablet, add a teaspoonful (~5 mL) of liquid (for example, water, juice, or breast milk). Within 2 minutes, the tablet(s) will absorb the liquid and fall apart. Using a spoon, crush any remaining pieces of the tablet(s). Immediately administer the entire dose orally. If any portion of the dose is left in the cup, add another teaspoonful (~5 mL) of liquid, swirl and administer immediately. ISENTRESS for oral suspension: See Instructions for Use for details on preparation and administration of ISENTRESS for oral suspension. Using the provided mixing cup, combine 10 mL of water and the entire contents of one packet of ISENTRESS for oral suspension and mix. Each single-use packet for oral suspension contains 100 mg of raltegravir which is suspended in 10 mL of water giving a final concentration of 10 mg per mL. Maximum daily dose is 100 mg taken by mouth twice daily. Gently swirl the mixing cup for 45 seconds in a circular motion to mix the powder into a uniform suspension. Do not shake. Once mixed, measure the prescribed dose volume of suspension with a syringe and administer the dose orally. The dose should be administered orally within 30 minutes of mixing. Discard any remaining suspension into the trash. 2.2 Adults The recommended adult dosage of ISENTRESS film-coated tablets is displayed in Table 1. ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD should be taken by mouth and may be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 1: Dosing Recommendations for ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD in Adult Patients Population Recommended Dose Treatment-naïve patients or patients who are virologically suppressed on an initial regimen of ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) once daily or 400 mg twice daily Treatment-experienced 400 mg twice daily Treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced when coadministered with rifampin [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] 800 mg (2 × 400 mg) twice daily 2.3 Pediatrics The recommended pediatric dosage of ISENTRESS is displayed in Table 2. ISENTRESS film-coated tablets, chewable tablets and for oral suspension should be taken by mouth and may be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 2: Dosing Recommendations for ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD in Pediatric Patients Recommended Pediatric Dosage and Formulation Population/Weight Film-Coated Tablets 400 mg Film-Coated Tablets 600 mg Chewable Tablets 100 mg and 25 mg For Oral Suspension 100 mg If at least 40 kg and either: treatment-naïve or virologically suppressed on an initial regimen of ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily 400 mg twice daily 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) once daily 300 mg twice daily (see Table 3 ) NA If at least 25 kg 400 mg twice daily If able to swallow a tablet NA Weight-based dosing twice daily (see Table 3 ) NA If at least 4 weeks of age and weighing 3 kg to less than 25 kg NA NA Weight-based dosing twice daily (see Table 4 ) Weight-based dosing twice daily up to 20 kg (see Table 4 ) From birth to 4 weeks (28 days) weighing at least 2 kg NA NA NA Weight-based dosing once daily or twice daily (see Table 5 ) Table 3: Alternative Dosage The weight-based dosing recommendation for the chewable tablet is based on approximately 6 mg/kg/dose twice daily [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . with ISENTRESS Chewable Tablets for Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 25 kg Body Weight (kg) Dose Number of 100 mg Chewable Tablets 25 to less than 28 150 mg twice daily 1.5 × 100 mg The 100 mg chewable tablet can be divided into equal halves. twice daily 28 to less than 40 200 mg twice daily 2 × 100 mg twice daily At least 40 300 mg twice daily 3 × 100 mg twice daily Table 4: Recommended Dosage The weight-based dosing recommendation for the chewable tablet and oral suspension is based on approximately 6 mg/kg/dose twice daily [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . for ISENTRESS For Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets in Pediatric Patients at Least 4 Weeks of Age and Weighing at Least 3 kg and Less than 25 kg Body Weight (kg) Volume (Dose) of Suspension to be Administered Number of Chewable Tablets The chewable tablets are available as 25 mg and 100 mg tablets. 3 to less than 4 2.5 mL (25 mg) twice daily 1 × 25 mg twice daily May be administered as a crushed tablet(s); see General Dosing Recommendations (2.1) for guidance. 4 to less than 6 3 mL (30 mg) twice daily 6 to less than 8 4 mL (40 mg) twice daily 2 × 25 mg twice daily 8 to less than 10 6 mL (60 mg) twice daily 10 to less than 14 8 mL (80 mg) twice daily 3 × 25 mg twice daily 14 to less than 20 10 mL (100 mg) twice daily 1 × 100 mg twice daily 20 to less than 25 Not applicable 1.5 × 100 mg The 100 mg chewable tablet can be divided into equal halves. twice daily For full-term neonates (birth to 4 weeks [28 days] of age): Weight-based dosing of the oral suspension as specified in Table 5. No data are available in pre-term neonates. The use of ISENTRESS is not recommended in pre-term neonates. Table 5: Recommended Dose for ISENTRESS For Oral Suspension in Full-Term Neonates (Birth to 4 Weeks [28 days] of Age) Body Weight (kg) Volume (Dose) of Suspension to be Administered Note: If the mother has taken ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD 2-24 hours before delivery, the neonate's first dose should be given between 24-48 hours after birth. Birth to 1 Week - Once daily dosing The dosing recommendations are based on approximately 1.5 mg/kg/dose. 2 to less than 3 0.4 mL (4 mg) once daily 3 to less than 4 0.5 mL (5 mg) once daily 4 to less than 5 0.7 mL (7 mg) once daily 1 to 4 Weeks - Twice daily dosing The dosing recommendations are based on approximately 3 mg/kg/dose. 2 to less than 3 0.8 mL (8 mg) twice daily 3 to less than 4 1 mL (10 mg) twice daily 4 to less than 5 1.5 mL (15 mg) twice daily

Warnings & Precautions
Severe, potentially life-threatening and fatal skin reactions have been reported. This includes cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hypersensitivity reaction and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Immediately discontinue treatment with ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD and other suspect agents if severe hypersensitivity, severe rash, or rash with systemic symptoms or liver aminotransferase elevations develops and monitor clinical status, including liver aminotransferases closely ( 5.1 ). Monitor for Immune Reconstitution Syndrome ( 5.2 ). Inform patients with phenylketonuria that the 100 mg and 25 mg chewable tablets contain phenylalanine ( 5.3 ). 5.1 Severe Skin and Hypersensitivity Reactions Severe, potentially life-threatening, and fatal skin reactions have been reported. These include cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Hypersensitivity reactions have also been reported and were characterized by rash, constitutional findings, and sometimes, organ dysfunction, including hepatic failure. Discontinue ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD and other suspect agents immediately if signs or symptoms of severe skin reactions or hypersensitivity reactions develop (including, but not limited to, severe rash or rash accompanied by fever, general malaise, fatigue, muscle or joint aches, blisters, oral lesions, conjunctivitis, facial edema, hepatitis, eosinophilia, angioedema). Clinical status including liver aminotransferases should be monitored and appropriate therapy initiated. Delay in stopping ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD treatment or other suspect agents after the onset of severe rash may result in a life-threatening reaction. 5.2 Immune Reconstitution Syndrome Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including ISENTRESS. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral treatment, patients whose immune systems respond may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections (such as Mycobacterium avium infection, cytomegalovirus, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, tuberculosis), which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment. Autoimmune disorders (such as Graves' disease, polymyositis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome) have also been reported to occur in the setting of immune reconstitution; however, the time to onset is more variable, and can occur many months after initiation of treatment. 5.3 Phenylketonurics ISENTRESS Chewable Tablets contain phenylalanine, a component of aspartame. Each 25 mg ISENTRESS Chewable Tablet contains approximately 0.05 mg phenylalanine. Each 100 mg ISENTRESS Chewable Tablet contains approximately 0.10 mg phenylalanine. Phenylalanine can be harmful to patients with phenylketonuria.
Contraindications

None None ( 4) .

Adverse Reactions

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. The most common adverse reactions of moderate to severe intensity (≥2%) are insomnia, headache, dizziness, nausea and fatigue ( 6.1 ). Creatine kinase elevations were observed in subjects who received ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD. Myopathy and rhabdomyolysis have been reported. Use with caution in patients at increased risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, such as patients receiving concomitant medications known to cause these conditions and patients with a history of rhabdomyolysis, myopathy or increased serum creatine kinase ( 6.2 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC at 1-877-888-4231 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Treatment-Naïve Adults The safety of ISENTRESS was evaluated in HIV-infected treatment-naïve subjects in 2 Phase III studies: STARTMRK evaluated ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily versus efavirenz, both in combination with emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), and ONCEMRK evaluated ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) once daily versus ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily, both in combination with emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Safety data from these two studies are presented side-by-side in Tables 6 and 7 to simplify presentation; direct comparisons across trials should not be made due to differing duration of follow-up and study design. STARTMRK (ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily) In STARTMRK, subjects received ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily (N=281) or efavirenz (EFV) 600 mg at bedtime (N=282) both in combination with emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, (N=282). During double-blind treatment, the total follow-up for subjects receiving ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily + emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate was 1104 patient-years and 1036 patient-years for subjects receiving efavirenz 600 mg at bedtime + emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. In STARTMRK, the rate of discontinuation of therapy due to adverse events through Week 240 was 5% in subjects receiving ISENTRESS + emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and 10% in subjects receiving efavirenz + emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. ONCEMRK (ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg [2 × 600 mg] once daily) In ONCEMRK, subjects received ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg once daily (n=531) or ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily (n=266) both in combination with emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. During double-blind treatment, the total follow-up for subjects with ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg once daily was 913 patient-years and for ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily was 450 patient-years. In ONCEMRK, the rate of discontinuation of therapy due to adverse events through Week 96 was 1% in subjects receiving ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) once daily and 2% in subjects receiving ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily. Clinical adverse reactions of moderate to severe intensity occurring in ≥2% of treatment-naïve subjects treated with ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily or efavirenz in STARTMRK through Week 240 or ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg once daily or ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily in ONCEMRK through Week 96 are presented in Table 6. In STARTMRK, clinical adverse reactions of all intensities (mild, moderate and severe) occurring in ≥2% of subjects on ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily through Week 240 also include diarrhea, flatulence, asthenia, decreased appetite, abnormal dreams, depression and nightmare. In ONCEMRK, clinical adverse reactions of all intensities (mild, moderate and severe) occurring in ≥2% of subjects on ISENTRESS HD or ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily through Week 96 also include abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. Table 6: Adverse Reactions Includes adverse experiences considered by investigators to be at least possibly, probably, or definitely related to the drug. of Moderate to Severe Intensity Intensities are defined as follows: Moderate (discomfort enough to cause interference with usual activity); Severe (incapacitating with inability to work or do usual activity). Occurring in ≥2% of Treatment-Naïve Adult Subjects Receiving ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD System Organ Class, Preferred Term STARTMRK Week 240 ONCEMRK Week 96 ISENTRESS 400 mg Twice Daily (N= 281) Efavirenz 600 mg At Bedtime (N= 282) ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg Once Daily (N=531) ISENTRESS 400 mg Twice Daily (N=266) Note: ISENTRESS BID, ISENTRESS HD and efavirenz were administered with emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate N= total number of subjects per treatment group Headache 4% 5% 1% <1% Insomnia 4% 4% <1% <1% Nausea 3% 4% 1% 0% Dizziness 2% 6% <1% 0% Fatigue 2% 3% 0% 0% Laboratory Abnormalities The percentages of adult subjects with selected Grade 2 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (that represent a worsening Grade from baseline) who were treated with ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily or efavirenz in STARTMRK or ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg once daily or ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily in ONCEMRK are presented in Table 7. Table 7: Selected Grade 2 to 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in Treatment-Naïve Subjects STARTMRK Week 240 ONCEMRK Week 96 Laboratory Parameter Preferred Term (Unit) Limit ISENTRESS 400 mg Twice Daily (N = 281) Efavirenz 600 mg At Bedtime (N = 282) ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg Once Daily (N=531) ISENTRESS 400 mg Twice Daily (N=266) ULN = Upper limit of normal range Notes: ISENTRESS BID, ISENTRESS HD and Efavirenz were administered with emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Hematology Absolute neutrophil count (10 3 /µL) Grade 2 0.75 - 0.999 3% 5% 2% 1% Grade 3 0.50 - 0.749 3% 1% 1% 1% Grade 4 <0.50 1% 1% <1% 0% Hemoglobin (gm/dL) Grade 2 7.5 - 8.4 1% 1% 0% 0% Grade 3 6.5 - 7.4 1% 1% 0% 0% Grade 4 <6.5 <1% 0% 0% 0% Platelet count (10 3 /µL) Grade 2 50 - 99.999 1% 0% 1% <1% Grade 3 25 - 49.999 <1% <1% 0% 0% Grade 4 <25 0% 0% 0% <1% Blood chemistry Fasting (non-random) serum glucose test (mg/dL) Test not done in ONCEMRK Grade 2 126 - 250 7% 6% - - Grade 3 251 - 500 2% 1% - - Grade 4 >500 0% 0% - - Total serum bilirubin Grade 2 1.6 - 2.5 × ULN 5% <1% 3% 2% Grade 3 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 1% 0% 1% <1% Grade 4 >5.0 × ULN <1% 0% <1% 0% Creatinine Grade 2 1.4-1.8 × ULN 1% 1% 0% <1% Grade 3 1.9-3.4 × ULN 0% <1% 0% 0% Grade 4 ≥3.5 × ULN 0% 0% 0% 0% Serum aspartate aminotransferase Grade 2 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 8% 10% 5% 3% Grade 3 5.1 - 10.0 × ULN 5% 3% 2% <1% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN 1% <1% 1% <1% Serum alanine aminotransferase Grade 2 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 11% 12% 4% 2% Grade 3 5.1 - 10.0 × ULN 2% 2% 1% <1% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN 2% 1% 1% <1% Serum alkaline phosphatase Grade 2 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 1% 3% 1% 0% Grade 3 5.1 - 10.0 × ULN 0% 1% <1% 0% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN <1% <1% 0% 0% Lipase Test not done in STARTMRK Grade 2 1.6-3.0 x ULN - - 7% 5% Grade 3 3.1-5.0 × ULN - - 2% 1% Grade 4 >5.0 × ULN - - 2% 1% Creatine kinase Grade 2 6.0-9.9 × ULN - - 4% 5% Grade 3 10.0-19.9 × ULN - - 3% 3% Grade 4 ≥20.0 × ULN - - 3% 2% Lipids, Change from Baseline Changes from baseline in fasting lipids are shown in Table 8. Table 8: Lipid Values, Mean Change from Baseline, STARTMRK Study Laboratory Parameter Preferred Term ISENTRESS 400 mg Twice Daily + Emtricitabine (+) Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate N = 207 Efavirenz 600 mg At Bedtime + Emtricitabine (+) Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate N = 187 Change from Baseline at Week 240 Change from Baseline at Week 240 Baseline Mean Week 240 Mean Mean Change Baseline Mean Week 240 Mean Mean Change (mg/dL) (mg/dL) (mg/dL) (mg/dL) (mg/dL) (mg/dL) Notes: N = total number of subjects per treatment group with at least one lipid test result available. The analysis is based on all available data. If subjects initiated or increased serum lipid-reducing agents, the last available lipid values prior to the change in therapy were used in the analysis. If the missing data was due to other reasons, subjects were censored thereafter for the analysis. At baseline, serum lipid-reducing agents were used in 5% of subjects in the group receiving ISENTRESS and 3% in the efavirenz group. Through Week 240, serum lipid-reducing agents were used in 9% of subjects in the group receiving ISENTRESS and 15% in the efavirenz group. LDL-Cholesterol Fasting (non-random) laboratory tests at Week 240. 96 106 10 93 118 25 HDL-Cholesterol 38 44 6 38 51 13 Total Cholesterol 159 175 16 157 201 44 Triglyceride 128 130 2 141 178 37 Treatment-Experienced Adults The safety assessment of ISENTRESS in treatment-experienced subjects is based on the pooled safety data from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, BENCHMRK 1 and BENCHMRK 2 in antiretroviral treatment-experienced HIV-1 infected adult subjects. A total of 462 subjects received the recommended dose of ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily in combination with optimized background therapy (OBT) compared to 237 subjects taking placebo in combination with OBT. The median duration of therapy in these trials was 96 weeks for subjects receiving ISENTRESS and 38 weeks for subjects receiving placebo. The total exposure to ISENTRESS was 708 patient-years versus 244 patient-years on placebo. The rates of discontinuation due to adverse events were 4% in subjects receiving ISENTRESS and 5% in subjects receiving placebo. Clinical ADRs were considered by investigators to be causally related to ISENTRESS + OBT or placebo + OBT. Clinical ADRs of moderate to severe intensity occurring in ≥2% of subjects treated with ISENTRESS and occurring at a higher rate compared to placebo are presented in Table 9. Table 9: Adverse Drug Reactions Includes adverse reactions at least possibly, probably, or definitely related to the drug. of Moderate to Severe Intensity Intensities are defined as follows: Moderate (discomfort enough to cause interference with usual activity); Severe (incapacitating with inability to work or do usual activity). Occurring in ≥2% of Treatment-Experienced Adult Subjects Receiving ISENTRESS and at a Higher Rate Compared to Placebo (96 Week Analysis) System Organ Class, Adverse Reactions Randomized Studies BENCHMRK 1 and BENCHMRK 2 ISENTRESS 400 mg Twice Daily + OBT (n = 462) Placebo + OBT (n = 237) Nervous System Disorders n=total number of subjects per treatment group. Headache 2% <1% Laboratory Abnormalities The percentages of adult subjects treated with ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily or placebo in Studies BENCHMRK 1 and BENCHMRK 2 with selected Grade 2 to 4 laboratory abnormalities representing a worsening Grade from baseline are presented in Table 10. Table 10: Selected Grade 2 to 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in Treatment-Experienced Subjects (96 Week Analysis) Randomized Studies BENCHMRK 1 and BENCHMRK 2 Laboratory Parameter Preferred Term (Unit) Limit ISENTRESS 400 mg Twice Daily + OBT (N = 462) Placebo + OBT (N = 237) ULN = Upper limit of normal range Hematology Absolute neutrophil count (10 3 /µL) Grade 2 0.75 - 0.999 4% 5% Grade 3 0.50 - 0.749 3% 3% Grade 4 <0.50 1% <1% Hemoglobin (gm/dL) Grade 2 7.5 - 8.4 1% 3% Grade 3 6.5 - 7.4 1% 1% Grade 4 <6.5 <1% 0% Platelet count (10 3 /µL) Grade 2 50 - 99.999 3% 5% Grade 3 25 - 49.999 1% <1% Grade 4 <25 1% <1% Blood chemistry Fasting (non-random) serum glucose test (mg/dL) Grade 2 126 - 250 10% 7% Grade 3 251 - 500 3% 1% Grade 4 >500 0% 0% Total serum bilirubin Grade 2 1.6 - 2.5 × ULN 6% 3% Grade 3 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 3% 3% Grade 4 >5.0 × ULN 1% 0% Serum aspartate aminotransferase Grade 2 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 9% 7% Grade 3 5.1 - 10.0 × ULN 4% 3% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN 1% 1% Serum alanine aminotransferase Grade 2 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 9% 9% Grade 3 5.1 - 10.0 × ULN 4% 2% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN 1% 2% Serum alkaline phosphatase Grade 2 2.6 - 5.0 × ULN 2% <1% Grade 3 5.1 - 10.0 × ULN <1% 1% Grade 4 >10.0 × ULN 1% <1% Serum pancreatic amylase test Grade 2 1.6 - 2.0 × ULN 2% 1% Grade 3 2.1 - 5.0 × ULN 4% 3% Grade 4 >5.0 × ULN <1% <1% Serum lipase test Grade 2 1.6 - 3.0 × ULN 5% 4% Grade 3 3.1 - 5.0 × ULN 2% 1% Grade 4 >5.0 × ULN 0% 0% Serum creatine kinase Grade 2 6.0 - 9.9 × ULN 2% 2% Grade 3 10.0 - 19.9 × ULN 4% 3% Grade 4 ≥20.0 × ULN 3% 1% Less Common Adverse Reactions Observed in Treatment-Naïve and Treatment-Experienced Studies The following ADRs occurred in <2% of treatment-naïve or treatment-experienced subjects receiving ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD in a combination regimen. These events have been included because of their seriousness, increased frequency compared with efavirenz or placebo, or investigator's assessment of potential causal relationship. Gastrointestinal Disorders: abdominal pain, gastritis, dyspepsia, vomiting General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: asthenia Hepatobiliary Disorders: hepatitis Immune System Disorders: hypersensitivity Infections and Infestations: genital herpes, herpes zoster Psychiatric Disorders: depression (particularly in subjects with a pre-existing history of psychiatric illness), including suicidal ideation and behaviors Renal and Urinary Disorders: nephrolithiasis, renal failure Selected Adverse Events - Adults In studies of ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily, cancers were reported in treatment-experienced subjects who initiated ISENTRESS or placebo, both with OBT, and in treatment-naïve subjects who initiated ISENTRESS or efavirenz, both with emtricitabine (+) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; several were recurrent. The types and rates of specific cancers were those expected in a highly immunodeficient population (many had CD4+ counts below 50 cells/mm 3 and most had prior AIDS diagnoses). The risk of developing cancer in these studies was similar in the group receiving ISENTRESS and the group receiving the comparator. Grade 2-4 creatine kinase laboratory abnormalities were observed in subjects treated with ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD (see Tables 6 and 8 ). Myopathy and rhabdomyolysis have been reported with ISENTRESS. Use with caution in patients at increased risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, such as patients receiving concomitant medications known to cause these conditions and patients with a history of rhabdomyolysis, myopathy or increased serum creatine kinase. Rash occurred more commonly in treatment-experienced subjects receiving regimens containing ISENTRESS + darunavir/ritonavir compared to subjects receiving ISENTRESS without darunavir/ritonavir or darunavir/ritonavir without ISENTRESS. However, rash that was considered drug related occurred at similar rates for all three groups. These rashes were mild to moderate in severity and did not limit therapy; there were no discontinuations due to rash. Patients with Co-existing Conditions - Adults Patients Co-infected with Hepatitis B and/or Hepatitis C Virus In Phase III studies of ISENTRESS, patients with chronic (but not acute) active hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus co-infection were permitted to enroll provided that baseline liver function tests did not exceed 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN). In the treatment-experienced studies, BENCHMRK 1 and BENCHMRK 2, 16% of all patients (114/699) were co-infected; in the treatment-naïve studies, STARTMRK and ONCEMRK, 6% (34/563) and 3% (23/797), respectively, were co-infected. In general the safety profile of ISENTRESS in subjects with hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus co-infection was similar to that in subjects without hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus co-infection, although the rates of AST and ALT abnormalities were higher in the subgroup with hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus co-infection for all treatment groups. At 96 weeks, in treatment-experienced subjects receiving ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily, Grade 2 or higher laboratory abnormalities that represent a worsening Grade from baseline of AST, ALT or total bilirubin occurred in 29%, 34% and 13%, respectively, of co-infected subjects treated with ISENTRESS as compared to 11%, 10% and 9% of all other subjects treated with ISENTRESS. At 240 weeks, in treatment-naïve subjects receiving ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily, Grade 2 or higher laboratory abnormalities that represent a worsening Grade from baseline of AST, ALT or total bilirubin occurred in 22%, 44% and 17%, respectively, of co-infected subjects treated with ISENTRESS as compared to 13%, 13% and 5% of all other subjects treated with ISENTRESS. At 96 weeks, in treatment-naïve subjects receiving ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) once daily, Grade 2 or higher laboratory abnormalities that represent a worsening Grade from baseline of AST, ALT or total bilirubin occurred in 27%, 40% and 13%, respectively, of co-infected subjects treated with ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg once daily as compared to 7%, 5% and 3% of all other subjects treated with ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg once daily. Pediatrics 2 to 18 Years of Age ISENTRESS has been studied in 126 antiretroviral treatment-experienced HIV-1 infected children and adolescents 2 to 18 years of age, in combination with other antiretroviral agents in IMPAACT P1066 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) and Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . Of the 126 patients, 96 received the recommended dose of ISENTRESS. In these 96 children and adolescents, frequency, type and severity of drug related adverse reactions through Week 24 were comparable to those observed in adults. One patient experienced drug related clinical adverse reactions of Grade 3 psychomotor hyperactivity, abnormal behavior and insomnia; one patient experienced a Grade 2 serious drug related allergic rash. One patient experienced drug related laboratory abnormalities, Grade 4 AST and Grade 3 ALT, which were considered serious. 4 Weeks to Less than 2 Years of Age ISENTRESS has also been studied in 26 HIV-1 infected infants and toddlers 4 weeks to less than 2 years of age, in combination with other antiretroviral agents in IMPAACT P1066 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) and Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . In these 26 infants and toddlers, the frequency, type and severity of drug related adverse reactions through Week 48 were comparable to those observed in adults. One patient experienced a Grade 3 serious drug related allergic rash that resulted in treatment discontinuation. HIV-1 Exposed Neonates Forty-two neonates were treated with ISENTRESS for up to 6 weeks from birth, and followed for a total of 24 weeks in IMPAACT P1110 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. There were no drug related clinical adverse reactions and three drug related laboratory adverse reactions (one case of transient Grade 4 neutropenia in a subject receiving zidovudine-containing regimen for prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), and two bilirubin elevations (one each, Grade 1 and Grade 2) considered non-serious and not requiring specific therapy). The safety profile in neonates was generally similar to that observed in older patients treated with ISENTRESS. No clinically meaningful differences in the adverse event profile of neonates were observed when compared to adults. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of ISENTRESS. 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 drug exposure. Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: thrombocytopenia Gastrointestinal Disorders: diarrhea Hepatobiliary Disorders: hepatic failure (with and without associated hypersensitivity) in patients with underlying liver disease and/or concomitant medications Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: rhabdomyolysis Nervous System Disorders: cerebellar ataxia Psychiatric Disorders: anxiety, paranoia

Drug Interactions

Coadministration of ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD and other drugs may alter the plasma concentration of raltegravir. The potential for drug-drug interactions must be considered prior to and during therapy ( 7 ). Coadministration of ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD with drugs that are strong inducers of UGT1A1, such as rifampin, may result in reduced plasma concentrations of raltegravir ( 2.1 , 7.1 ). 7.1 Effect of Other Agents on the Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir Raltegravir is not a substrate of cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes. Based on in vivo and in vitro studies, raltegravir is eliminated mainly by metabolism via a UGT1A1-mediated glucuronidation pathway. Coadministration of ISENTRESS with drugs that inhibit UGT1A1 may increase plasma levels of raltegravir and coadministration of ISENTRESS with drugs that induce UGT1A1, such as rifampin, may reduce plasma levels of raltegravir (see Table 11 ). Selected drug interactions are presented in Table 11 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . In some cases, recommendations differ for ISENTRESS versus ISENTRESS HD. Table 11: Selected Drug Interactions in Adults Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration of Raltegravir Clinical Comment for ISENTRESS Clinical Comment for ISENTRESS HD Metal-Containing Antacids Aluminum and/or magnesium-containing antacids ↓ Coadministration or staggered administration is not recommended. Calcium carbonate antacid ↓ No dose adjustment Co-administration is not recommended Other Agents Rifampin ↓ The recommended dosage is 800 mg twice daily during coadministration with rifampin. There are no data to guide co-administration of ISENTRESS with rifampin in patients below 18 years of age [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. Coadministration is not recommended. Tipranavir/ritonavir No dose adjustment Coadministration is not recommended Etravirine ↓ No dose adjustment Coadministration is not recommended. Strong inducers of drug metabolizing enzymes not mentioned above e.g., Carbamazepine Phenobarbital Phenytoin ↓↔ The impact of other strong inducers of drug metabolizing enzymes on raltegravir is unknown. Coadministration is not recommended. 7.2 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD ISENTRESS In drug interaction studies performed using ISENTRESS film-coated tablets 400 mg twice daily dose, raltegravir did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of the following: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate, methadone, midazolam, lamivudine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, etravirine, darunavir/ritonavir, or boceprevir. Moreover, atazanavir, atazanavir/ritonavir, boceprevir, calcium carbonate antacids, darunavir/ritonavir, efavirenz, etravirine, omeprazole, or tipranavir/ritonavir did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of 400 mg twice daily raltegravir. No dose adjustment is required when ISENTRESS 400 mg twice daily is coadministered with these drugs. There is no predicted pharmacokinetic drug interaction between ISENTRESS and tenofovir alafenamide. ISENTRESS HD In drug interaction studies, efavirenz did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg (2 × 600 mg) once daily. No dose adjustment is recommended when ISENTRESS HD 1200 mg once daily is coadministered with atazanavir, atazanavir/ritonavir, hormonal contraceptives, methadone, lamivudine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, darunavir/ritonavir, boceprevir, efavirenz and omeprazole. There is no predicted pharmacokinetic drug interaction between ISENTRESS HD and tenofovir alafenamide.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling 400 mg Film-coated Tablets, 600 mg Film-coated Tablets, Chewable Tablets and For Oral Suspension Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. 400 mg Film-coated Tablets, 600 mg Film-coated Tablets and Chewable Tablets Store in the original package with the bottle tightly closed. Keep the desiccant in the bottle to protect from moisture. For Oral Suspension Store in the original container. Do not open foil packet until ready for use.


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