SAVAYSA EDOXABAN TOSYLATE DAIICHI SANKYO INC. FDA Approved Edoxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, is supplied as edoxaban tosylate monohydrate. The chemical name is N- (5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)- N'- [(1 S ,2 R ,4 S )-4-( N,N- dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl] oxamide mono (4-methylbenzenesulfonate) monohydrate. Edoxaban tosylate monohydrate has the empirical formula C 24 H 30 ClN 7 O 4 S∙C 7 H 8 O 3 S∙H 2 O representing a molecular weight of 738.27. The chemical structure of edoxaban tosylate monohydrate is: It is a white to pale yellowish-white crystalline powder. The solubility of edoxaban tosylate (pKa 6.7) decreases with increasing pH. It is slightly soluble in water, pH 3 to 5 buffer, very slightly soluble at pH 6 to 7; and practically insoluble at pH 8 to 9. SAVAYSA is available for oral administration as a 60 mg, 30 mg, or 15 mg round shaped, film-coated tablet, debossed with product identification markings. Each 60 mg tablet contains 80.82 mg edoxaban tosylate monohydrate equivalent to 60 mg of edoxaban. Each 30 mg tablet contains 40.41 mg edoxaban tosylate monohydrate equivalent to 30 mg of edoxaban. Each 15 mg tablet contains 20.20 mg edoxaban tosylate monohydrate equivalent to 15 mg of edoxaban. The inactive ingredients are: mannitol, pregelatinized starch, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, talc, and carnauba wax. The color coatings contain hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, polyethylene glycol 8000, iron oxide yellow (60 mg tablets and 15 mg tablets), and iron oxide red (30 mg tablets and 15 mg tablets). Chemical Structure

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Dosage Forms
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Strengths
60 mg 30 mg 15 mg
Quantities
10 count 30 tablets 05 pack 10 tablets
Treats Conditions
1 Indications And Usage Savaysa Is A Factor Xa Inhibitor Indicated To Reduce The Risk Of Stroke And Systemic Embolism Se In Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Nvaf 1 1 Limitation Of Use For Nvaf Savaysa Should Not Be Used In Patients With Creatinine Clearance Crcl 95 Ml Min Because Of Increased Risk Of Ischemic Stroke Compared To Warfarin At The Highest Dose Studied 60 Mg 1 1 Savaysa Is Indicated For The Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis Dvt And Pulmonary Embolism Pe Following 5 To 10 Days Of Initial Therapy With A Parenteral Anticoagulant 1 2 1 1 Reduction In The Risk Of Stroke And Systemic Embolism In Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Savaysa Is Indicated To Reduce The Risk Of Stroke And Systemic Embolism Se In Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Nvaf Limitation Of Use For Nvaf Savaysa Should Not Be Used In Patients With Crcl 95 Ml Min Because Of An Increased Risk Of Ischemic Stroke Compared To Warfarin See Dosage And Administration 2 1 Warnings And Precautions 5 1 And Clinical Studies 14 1 1 2 Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis And Pulmonary Embolism Savaysa Is Indicated For The Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis Dvt And Pulmonary Embolism Pe Following 5 To 10 Days Of Initial Therapy With A Parenteral Anticoagulant
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Shape: round Color: orange Imprint: DSC;L60

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Packaging

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING SAVAYSA (edoxaban) is supplied as round shaped, film-coated, non-scored tablets containing edoxaban tosylate equivalent to 60, 30 or 15 mg of SAVAYSA, packaged in bottles and blisters. NDC 65597-xxx-yy Strength Color Deboss yy xxx Bottle of Blister of 30 90 500 10 × 10 10 blister cards of 10 counts 10 × 5 5 blister cards of 10 counts 15 mg orange DSC L15 201 30 - - - - 30 mg pink DSC L30 202 30 90 50 10 05 60 mg yellow DSC L60 203 30 90 50 10 05 Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Keep out of the reach of children.; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-201-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 15 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-202-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 30 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-201-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 15 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-202-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 30 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mg Blister Pack Carton NDC 65597-202-05 Package contains 5 blister packs of 10 tablets each. Savaysa ® (edoxaban) tablets 30 mg Dispense with medication guide For Hospital Use Only Daiichi-Sankyo Rx only Principal Display Panel - 30 mg Blister Pack Carton; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mg Blister Pack Carton NDC 65597-203-05 Package contains 5 blister packs of 10 tablets each. Savaysa ® (edoxaban) tablets 60 mg Dispense with medication guide For Hospital Use Only Daiichi-Sankyo Rx only Principal Display Panel - 60 mg Blister Pack Carton

Package Descriptions
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING SAVAYSA (edoxaban) is supplied as round shaped, film-coated, non-scored tablets containing edoxaban tosylate equivalent to 60, 30 or 15 mg of SAVAYSA, packaged in bottles and blisters. NDC 65597-xxx-yy Strength Color Deboss yy xxx Bottle of Blister of 30 90 500 10 × 10 10 blister cards of 10 counts 10 × 5 5 blister cards of 10 counts 15 mg orange DSC L15 201 30 - - - - 30 mg pink DSC L30 202 30 90 50 10 05 60 mg yellow DSC L60 203 30 90 50 10 05 Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Keep out of the reach of children.
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-201-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 15 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-202-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 30 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-201-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 15 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 65597-202-30 Savaysa (edoxaban) tablets 30 mg 30 TABLETS Rx Only
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mg Blister Pack Carton NDC 65597-202-05 Package contains 5 blister packs of 10 tablets each. Savaysa ® (edoxaban) tablets 30 mg Dispense with medication guide For Hospital Use Only Daiichi-Sankyo Rx only Principal Display Panel - 30 mg Blister Pack Carton
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mg Blister Pack Carton NDC 65597-203-05 Package contains 5 blister packs of 10 tablets each. Savaysa ® (edoxaban) tablets 60 mg Dispense with medication guide For Hospital Use Only Daiichi-Sankyo Rx only Principal Display Panel - 60 mg Blister Pack Carton

Overview

Edoxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, is supplied as edoxaban tosylate monohydrate. The chemical name is N- (5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)- N'- [(1 S ,2 R ,4 S )-4-( N,N- dimethylcarbamoyl)-2-(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carboxamido)cyclohexyl] oxamide mono (4-methylbenzenesulfonate) monohydrate. Edoxaban tosylate monohydrate has the empirical formula C 24 H 30 ClN 7 O 4 S∙C 7 H 8 O 3 S∙H 2 O representing a molecular weight of 738.27. The chemical structure of edoxaban tosylate monohydrate is: It is a white to pale yellowish-white crystalline powder. The solubility of edoxaban tosylate (pKa 6.7) decreases with increasing pH. It is slightly soluble in water, pH 3 to 5 buffer, very slightly soluble at pH 6 to 7; and practically insoluble at pH 8 to 9. SAVAYSA is available for oral administration as a 60 mg, 30 mg, or 15 mg round shaped, film-coated tablet, debossed with product identification markings. Each 60 mg tablet contains 80.82 mg edoxaban tosylate monohydrate equivalent to 60 mg of edoxaban. Each 30 mg tablet contains 40.41 mg edoxaban tosylate monohydrate equivalent to 30 mg of edoxaban. Each 15 mg tablet contains 20.20 mg edoxaban tosylate monohydrate equivalent to 15 mg of edoxaban. The inactive ingredients are: mannitol, pregelatinized starch, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, talc, and carnauba wax. The color coatings contain hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, polyethylene glycol 8000, iron oxide yellow (60 mg tablets and 15 mg tablets), and iron oxide red (30 mg tablets and 15 mg tablets). Chemical Structure

Indications & Usage

SAVAYSA is a factor Xa inhibitor indicated: To reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) ( 1.1 ) Limitation of Use for NVAF SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance (CrCL) > 95 mL/min because of increased risk of ischemic stroke compared to warfarin at the highest dose studied (60 mg) ( 1.1 ) SAVAYSA is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following 5 to 10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Reduction in the Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation SAVAYSA is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Limitation of Use for NVAF SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min because of an increased risk of ischemic stroke compared to warfarin [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . 1.2 Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism SAVAYSA is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following 5 to 10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant.

Dosage & Administration

Treatment of NVAF: Assess CrCL before initiating therapy ( 2.1 ) The recommended dose is 60 mg once daily in patients with CrCL >50 to ≤ 95 mL/min. Do not use SAVAYSA in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min ( 2.1 ) Reduce dose to 30 mg once daily in patients with creatinine clearance 15 to 50 mL/min ( 2.1 ) Treatment of DVT and PE: The recommended dose is 60 mg once daily ( 2.2 ) Reduce dose to 30 mg once daily for patients with CrCL 15 to 50 mL/min or body weight less than or equal to 60 kg or who use certain P-gp inhibitors ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation The recommended dose of SAVAYSA is 60 mg taken orally once daily [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Assess creatinine clearance, as calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation Cockcroft-Gault CrCL = (140-age) × (weight in kg) × (0.85 if female) / (72 × creatinine in mg/dL). , before initiating therapy with SAVAYSA. Do not use SAVAYSA in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min. Reduce SAVAYSA dose to 30 mg once daily in patients with CrCL 15 to 50 mL/min [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.2 Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism The recommended dose of SAVAYSA is 60 mg taken orally once daily following 5 to 10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Reduce SAVAYSA dose to 30 mg once daily in patients with CrCL 15 to 50 mL/min, patients who weigh less than or equal to 60 kg, or patients who are taking certain concomitant P-gp inhibitor medications [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . 2.3 Administration Information If a dose of SAVAYSA is missed, the dose should be taken as soon as possible on the same day. Dosing should resume the next day according to the normal dosing schedule. The dose should not be doubled to make up for a missed dose. SAVAYSA can be taken without regard to food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.4 Transition to or from SAVAYSA Transition to SAVAYSA From To Recommendation Warfarin or other Vitamin K Antagonists SAVAYSA Discontinue warfarin and start SAVAYSA when the INR is ≤ 2.5 Oral anticoagulants other than warfarin or other Vitamin K Antagonists SAVAYSA Discontinue current oral anticoagulant and start SAVAYSA at the time of the next scheduled dose of the other oral anticoagulant Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) SAVAYSA Discontinue LMWH and start SAVAYSA at the time of the next scheduled administration of LMWH Unfractionated heparin SAVAYSA Discontinue the infusion and start SAVAYSA 4 hours later Transition from SAVAYSA From To Recommendation Abbreviations: INR=International Normalized Ratio SAVAYSA Warfarin Oral option : For patients taking 60 mg of SAVAYSA, reduce the dose to 30 mg and begin warfarin concomitantly. For patients receiving 30 mg of SAVAYSA, reduce the dose to 15 mg and begin warfarin concomitantly. INR must be measured at least weekly and just prior to the daily dose of SAVAYSA to minimize the influence of SAVAYSA on INR measurements. Once a stable INR ≥ 2.0 is achieved, SAVAYSA should be discontinued and the warfarin continued SAVAYSA Warfarin Parenteral option : Discontinue SAVAYSA and administer a parenteral anticoagulant and warfarin at the time of the next scheduled SAVAYSA dose. Once a stable INR ≥ 2.0 is achieved the parenteral anticoagulant should be discontinued and the warfarin continued SAVAYSA Non-Vitamin-K-Dependent Oral anticoagulants Discontinue SAVAYSA and start the other oral anticoagulant at the time of the next dose of SAVAYSA SAVAYSA Parenteral anticoagulants Discontinue SAVAYSA and start the parenteral anticoagulant at the time of the next dose of SAVAYSA 2.5 Discontinuation for Surgery and Other Interventions Discontinue SAVAYSA at least 24 hours before invasive or surgical procedures because of the risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . If surgery cannot be delayed, there is an increased risk of bleeding. This risk of bleeding should be weighed against the urgency of intervention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . SAVAYSA can be restarted after the surgical or other procedure as soon as adequate hemostasis has been established noting that the time to onset of pharmacodynamic effect is 1-2 hours [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Administer a parenteral anticoagulant and then switch to oral SAVAYSA, if oral medication cannot be taken during or after surgical intervention. 2.6 Administration Options For patients who are unable to swallow whole tablets, SAVAYSA tablets may be crushed and mixed with 2 to 3 ounces of water and immediately administered by mouth or through a gastric tube. The crushed tablets may also be mixed into applesauce and immediately administered orally [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Warnings & Precautions
Bleeding: Serious and potentially fatal bleeding. Promptly evaluate signs and symptoms of blood loss ( 5.3 ) Mechanical Heart Valves or Moderate to Severe Mitral Stenosis: Use is not recommended ( 5.5 ) Increased Risk of Thrombosis in Patients with Triple Positive Antiphospholipid Syndrome: SAVAYSA use not recommended. ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Reduced Efficacy in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min. In the randomized ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study, NVAF patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min had an increased rate of ischemic stroke with SAVAYSA 60 mg daily compared to patients treated with warfarin. In these patients another anticoagulant should be used [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . 5.2 Increased Risk of Stroke with Discontinuation of SAVAYSA in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of ischemic events. If SAVAYSA is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant as described in the transition guidance [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . 5.3 Risk of Bleeding SAVAYSA increases the risk of bleeding and can cause serious and potentially fatal bleeding. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss. Discontinue SAVAYSA in patients with active pathological bleeding. Concomitant use of drugs affecting hemostasis may increase the risk of bleeding. These include aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, other antithrombotic agents, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . Reversal of Anticoagulant Effect There is no established way to reverse the anticoagulant effects of SAVAYSA, which can be expected to persist for approximately 24 hours after the last dose. The anticoagulant effect of SAVAYSA cannot be reliably monitored with standard laboratory testing. A specific reversal agent for edoxaban is not available. Hemodialysis does not significantly contribute to edoxaban clearance [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Protamine sulfate, vitamin K, and tranexamic acid are not expected to reverse the anticoagulant activity of SAVAYSA. The use of prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC), or other procoagulant reversal agents such as activated prothrombin complex concentrate (APCC) or recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) may be considered but has not been evaluated in clinical outcome studies [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . When PCCs are used, monitoring for anticoagulation effect of edoxaban using clotting test (PT, INR, or aPTT) or anti-FXa activity is not useful and is not recommended. 5.4 Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia or Puncture When neuraxial anesthesia (spinal/epidural anesthesia) or spinal/epidural puncture is employed, patients treated with antithrombotic agents for prevention of thromboembolic complications are at risk of developing an epidural or spinal hematoma, which can result in long-term or permanent paralysis. The risk of these events may be increased by the postoperative use of indwelling epidural catheters or the concomitant use of medicinal products affecting hemostasis. Indwelling epidural or intrathecal catheters should not be removed earlier than 12 hours after the last administration of SAVAYSA. The next dose of SAVAYSA should not be administered earlier than 2 hours after the removal of the catheter. The risk may also be increased by traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal puncture. Monitor patients frequently for signs and symptoms of neurological impairment (e.g., numbness or weakness of the legs, bowel, or bladder dysfunction). If neurological compromise is noted, urgent diagnosis and treatment is necessary. Prior to neuraxial intervention the physician should consider the potential benefit versus the risk in anticoagulated patients or in patients to be anticoagulated for thromboprophylaxis. 5.5 Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves or Moderate to Severe Mitral Stenosis The safety and efficacy of SAVAYSA has not been studied in patients with mechanical heart valves or moderate to severe mitral stenosis. The use of SAVAYSA is not recommended in these patients [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . 5.6 Increased Risk of Thrombosis in Patients with Triple Positive Antiphospholipid Syndrome Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including SAVAYSA, are not recommended for use in patients with triple positive antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). For patients with APS (especially those who are triple positive [positive for lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibodies, and anti-beta 2-glycoprotein I antibodies]), treatment with DOACs has been associated with increased rates of recurrent thrombotic events compared with vitamin K antagonist therapy.
Boxed Warning
(A) REDUCED EFFICACY IN NONVALVULAR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS WITH CREATININE CLEARANCE (CRCL) > 95 ML/MIN (B) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF SAVAYSA INCREASES THE RISK OF ISCHEMIC EVENTS (C) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA WARNING: (A) REDUCED EFFICACY IN NONVALVULAR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS WITH CREATININE CLEARANCE (CRCL) > 95 ML/MIN (B) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF SAVAYSA INCREASES THE RISK OF ISCHEMIC EVENTS (C) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. (A) REDUCED EFFICACY IN NONVALVULAR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS WITH CRCL > 95 ML/MIN: SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min. In the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min had an increased rate of ischemic stroke with SAVAYSA 60 mg once daily compared to patients treated with warfarin. In these patients another anticoagulant should be used ( 5.1 ). (B) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF SAVAYSA INCREASES THE RISK OF ISCHEMIC EVENTS: Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of ischemic events. If SAVAYSA is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant as described in the transition guidance ( 2.4 , 5.2 , 14 ). (C) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA: Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with SAVAYSA who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Consider these risks when scheduling patients for spinal procedures ( 5.4 ). A. REDUCED EFFICACY IN NONVALVULAR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS WITH CRCL > 95 ML/MIN SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min. In the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients with CrCL > 95 mL/min had an increased rate of ischemic stroke with SAVAYSA 60 mg once daily compared to patients treated with warfarin. In these patients another anticoagulant should be used [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . B. PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF SAVAYSA INCREASES THE RISK OF ISCHEMIC EVENTS Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of ischemic events. If SAVAYSA is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant as described in the transition guidance [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . C. SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with SAVAYSA who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Consider these risks when scheduling patients for spinal procedures. Factors that can increase the risk of developing epidural or spinal hematomas in these patients include: use of indwelling epidural catheters concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery optimal timing between the administration of SAVAYSA and neuraxial procedures is not known [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Monitor patients frequently for signs and symptoms of neurological impairment. If neurological compromise is noted, urgent treatment is necessary [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Consider the benefits and risks before neuraxial intervention in patients anticoagulated or to be anticoagulated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .
Contraindications

SAVAYSA is contraindicated in patients with: Active pathological bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Active pathological bleeding ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the prescribing information. Increased Risk of Stroke with Discontinuation of SAVAYSA in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Risk of Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia or Puncture [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Treatment of NVAF : The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) are bleeding and anemia ( 6.1 ) Treatment of DVT and PE : The most common adverse reactions (≥ 1%) are bleeding, rash, abnormal liver function tests and anemia ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. at 1-877-437-7763 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of SAVAYSA was evaluated in the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48, Hokusai VTE, and Hokusai VTE Cancer studies including 11,530 patients exposed to SAVAYSA 60 mg and 7124 patients exposed to SAVAYSA 30 mg once daily [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . The ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 Study In the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study, the median study drug exposure for the SAVAYSA and warfarin treatment groups was 2.5 years. Bleeding was the most common reason for treatment discontinuation. Bleeding led to treatment discontinuation in 3.9% and 4.1% of patients in the SAVAYSA 60 mg and warfarin treatment groups, respectively. In the overall population, major bleeding was lower in the SAVAYSA group compared to the warfarin group [HR 0.80 (0.70, 0.91), p < 0.001]. Table 6.1 shows major bleeding events (percentage of patients with at least one bleeding event, per year) for the indicated population (CrCL ≤ 95 mL/min). Table 6.1: Adjudicated Bleeding Events for NVAF Patients with CrCL ≤ 95 mL/min The on-treatment period is during treatment or within 2 days of stopping study treatment. The difference in hemorrhagic stroke rate from Table 14.1 is because Table 14.1 includes events occurring during treatment or within 3 days of stopping study treatment and this table only includes patients with CrCL ≤ 95 mL/min. Event A subject can be included in multiple sub-categories if he/she had an event for those categories. SAVAYSA 60 mg Includes all patients with CrCL ≤ 95 mL/min randomized to receive 60 mg once daily, including those who were dose-reduced to 30 mg once daily because of prespecified baseline conditions. N = 5417 n (%/year) Warfarin N = 5485 n (%/year) SAVAYSA 60 mg vs. Warfarin HR (95% CI) Abbreviations: HR = Hazard Ratio versus Warfarin, CI = Confidence Interval, n = number of patients with events, N = number of patients in Safety population, Major Bleeding A major bleeding event (the study primary safety endpoint) was defined as clinically overt bleeding that met one of the following criteria: fatal bleeding; symptomatic bleeding in a critical site such as retroperitoneal, intracranial, intraocular, intraspinal, intra-articular, pericardial, or intramuscular with compartment syndrome; a clinically overt bleeding event that caused a fall in hemoglobin of at least 2.0 g/dL (or a fall in hematocrit of at least 6.0% in the absence of hemoglobin data), when adjusted for transfusions (1 unit of transfusion = 1.0 g/dL drop in hemoglobin). 357 (3.1) 431 (3.7) 0.84 (0.73, 0.97) Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) ICH includes primary hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, epidural/subdural hemorrhage, and ischemic stroke with major hemorrhagic conversion. 53 (0.5) 122 (1.0) 0.44 (0.32, 0.61) Hemorrhagic Stroke 33 (0.3) 69 (0.6) 0.49 (0.32, 0.74) Other ICH 20 (0.2) 55 (0.5) 0.37 (0.22, 0.62) Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds include bleeding from upper and lower GI tract. Lower GI tract bleeding includes rectal bleeds. 205 (1.8) 150 (1.3) 1.40 (1.13, 1.73) Fatal Bleeding Fatal bleed is a bleeding event during the on-treatment period and adjudicated as leading directly to death within 7 days. 21 (0.2) 42 (0.4) 0.51 (0.30, 0.86) ICH 19 (0.2) 36 (0.3) 0.54 (0.31, 0.94) Non-intracranial 2 (< 0.1) 6 (< 0.1) ---- The most common site of a major bleeding event was the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Table 6.2 shows the number of and the rate at which patients experienced GI bleeding in the SAVAYSA 60 mg and warfarin treatment groups. Table 6.2: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Events for NVAF Patients with CrCL ≤ 95 mL/min During or within 2 days of stopping study treatment SAVAYSA N = 5417 n (%/year) Warfarin N = 5485 n (%/year) Major Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding GI bleeding was defined by location as upper or lower GI 205 (1.78) 150 (1.27) Upper GI 123 (1.06) 88 (0.74) Lower GI Lower GI bleeding included anorectal bleeding 85 (0.73) 64 (0.54) GUSTO GUSTO – Severe or life-threatening bleeding that caused hemodynamic compromise and requires intervention Severe GI bleeding 16 (0.14) 17 (0.14) Fatal GI bleeding 1 (< 0.1) 2 (< 0.1) The rate of anemia-related adverse events was greater with SAVAYSA 60 mg than with warfarin (9.6% vs. 6.8%). The comparative rates of major bleeding on SAVAYSA and warfarin were generally consistent among subgroups ( see Figure 6.1 ). Bleeding rates appeared higher in both treatment arms (SAVAYSA and warfarin) in the following subgroups of patients: those receiving aspirin, those in the United States, those more than 75 years old and those with reduced renal function. Figure 6.1: Adjudicated Major Bleeding in the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 During or within 2 days of stopping study treatment Study Note: The figure above presents effects in various subgroups all of which are baseline characteristics and most of which were pre-specified. The 95% confidence limits that are shown do not take into account how many comparisons were made, nor do they reflect the effect of a particular factor after adjustment for all other factors. Apparent homogeneity or heterogeneity among groups should not be over-interpreted. Figure 6.1 Other Adverse Reactions The most common non-bleeding adverse reactions (≥ 1%) for SAVAYSA 60 mg versus warfarin were rash (4.2% vs. 4.1%), and abnormal liver function tests (4.8% vs. 4.6%), respectively. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) was reported as a serious adverse event on treatment for SAVAYSA 60 mg and warfarin in 15 (0.2%) and 7 (0.1%) patients, respectively. Many of the cases in both treatment groups were confounded by the use of amiodarone, which has been associated with ILD, or by infectious pneumonia. In the overall study period, there were 5 and 0 fatal ILD cases in the SAVAYSA 60 mg and warfarin groups, respectively. The Hokusai VTE Study The safety of SAVAYSA in the treatment of VTE was assessed in the Hokusai VTE study. The duration of drug exposure for SAVAYSA was ≤ 6 months for 1561 (37.9%) of patients, > 6 months for 2557 (62.1%) of patients and 12 months for 1661 (40.3%) of patients. Bleeding was the most common reason for treatment discontinuation and occurred in 1.4% and 1.4% of patients in the SAVAYSA and warfarin arms, respectively. Bleeding in Patients with DVT and/or PE in the Hokusai VTE Study The major safety outcome was Clinically Relevant Bleeding, defined as the composite of Major and Clinically Relevant Non-Major (CRNM) Bleeding that occurred during or within three days of stopping study treatment. The incidence of Clinically Relevant Bleeding was lower in SAVAYSA than warfarin [HR (95% CI): 0.81 (0.71, 0.94); p = 0.004]. Table 6.3 shows the number of patients experiencing bleeding events in the Hokusai VTE Study. Table 6.3: Bleeding Events in the Hokusai VTE Study SAVAYSA (N = 4118) Warfarin (N = 4122) Abbreviations: N = number of patients in the modified intent-to-treat population; n = number of events; CRNM = clinically relevant non-major Clinically Relevant Bleeding Primary Safety Endpoint: Clinically Relevant Bleeding (composite of Major and CRNM). (Major/CRNM), n (%) 349 (8.5) 423 (10.3) Major Bleeding A major bleeding event was defined as clinically overt bleeding that met one of the following criteria: associated with a fall in hemoglobin level of 2.0 g/dL or more, or leading to transfusion of two or more units of packed red cells or whole blood; occurring in a critical site or organ: intracranial, intraspinal, intraocular, pericardial, intra-articular, intramuscular with compartment syndrome, retroperitoneal; contributing to death. , n (%) 56 (1.4) 66 (1.6) Fatal bleeding 2 (<0.1) 10 (0.2) Intracranial fatal 0 (0.0) 6 (0.1) Non-fatal critical organ bleeding 13 (0.3) 25 (0.6) Intracranial bleeding 5 (0.1) 12 (0.3) Non-fatal non-critical organ bleeding 41 (1.0) 33 (0.8) Decrease in Hb ≥ 2 g/dL 40 (1.0) 33 (0.8) Transfusion of ≥ 2 units of RBC 28 (0.7) 22 (0.5) CRNM Bleeding CRNM bleeding was defined as overt bleeding not meeting the criteria for a major bleeding event but that was associated with a medical intervention, an unscheduled contact (visit or telephone call) with a physician, temporary cessation of study treatment, or associated with discomfort for the subject such as pain, or impairment of activities of daily life. 298 (7.2) 368 (8.9) Any Bleed 895 (21.7) 1056 (25.6) Patients with low body weight (≤ 60 kg), CrCL ≤ 50 mL/min, or concomitant use of select P-gp inhibitors were randomized to receive SAVAYSA 30 mg or warfarin. As compared to all patients who received SAVAYSA or warfarin in the 60 mg cohort, all patients who received SAVAYSA or warfarin in the 30 mg cohort (n = 1452, 17.6% of the entire study population) were older (60.1 vs 54.9 years), more frequently female (66.5% vs 37.7%), more frequently of Asian race (46.0% vs 15.6%) and had more co-morbidities (e.g., history of bleeding, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer). Clinically relevant bleeding events occurred in 58/733 (7.9%) of the SAVAYSA patients receiving 30 mg once daily and 92/719 (12.8%) of warfarin patients meeting the above criteria. In the Hokusai VTE study, among all patients the most common bleeding adverse reactions (≥ 1%) are shown in Table 6.4. Table 6.4: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 1% of Patients Treated in Hokusai VTE SAVAYSA 60 mg (N = 4118) n (%) Warfarin (N = 4122) n (%) Bleeding ADRs Adjudicated Any Bleeding by location for all bleeding event categories (including Major and CRNM) Vaginal Gender specific vaginal bleeding percentage is based on number of female subjects in each treatment group 158 (9) 126 (7.1) Cutaneous soft tissue 245 (5.9) 414 (10) Epistaxis 195 (4.7) 237 (5.7) Gastrointestinal bleeding 171 (4.2) 150 (3.6) Lower gastrointestinal 141 (3.4) 126 (3.1) Oral/pharyngeal 138 (3.4) 162 (3.9) Macroscopic hematuria/urethral 91 (2.2) 117 (2.8) Puncture site 56 (1.4) 99 (2.4) Non-Bleeding ADRs Rash 147 (3.6) 151 (3.7) Abnormal liver function tests 322 (7.8) 322 (7.8) Anemia 72 (1.7) 55 (1.3) Bleeding in Patients with VTE in the Hokusai VTE Cancer Study The safety of SAVAYSA in patients with cancer and VTE was evaluated in the Hokusai VTE Cancer study [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The median duration of SAVAYSA exposure was 211 days (range, 2 to 423). The safety outcome was major bleeding that occurred during or within three days of stopping study treatment. The incidence of major bleeding was higher in the SAVAYSA arm than in the dalteparin arm [HR (95% CI): 2.00 (1.09, 3.66)]. Table 6.5 presents the bleeding results from the Hokusai VTE Cancer study. Table 6.5: Bleeding Events in the Hokusai VTE Cancer Study SAVAYSA (N = 522) Dalteparin (N = 524) Abbreviations: N = number of patients in the modified intent-to-treat population; n = number of events; CRNM = clinically relevant non-major Major Bleeding A major bleeding event was defined as clinically overt bleeding that met one of the following criteria: associated with a fall in hemoglobin level of 2.0 g/dL or more, or leading to transfusion of two or more units of packed red cells or whole blood; occurring in a critical site or organ: intracranial, intraspinal, intraocular, pericardial, intra-articular, intramuscular with compartment syndrome, retroperitoneal; contributing to death. , n (%) 32 (6.1%) 16 (3.1%) Fatal bleeding 1 (0.2%) All events in this table, except for the fatal bleeding event on SAVAYSA, are based on adjudicated events. The fatal bleeding event on SAVAYSA was adjudicated as a major bleed; however, the adjudicated cause of death was cancer-related death. 2 (0.4%) Intracranial 0 1 (0.2%) Lower gastrointestinal 1 (0.2%) 1 (0.2%) Non-fatal critical organ bleeding 5 (1%) 6 (1.1%) Intracranial bleeding 2 (0.4%) 2 (0.4%) Non-fatal non-critical organ bleeding 27 (5.2%) 8 (1.5%) Gastrointestinal 22 (4.2%) 4 (0.8%) Upper gastrointestinal 18 (3.4%) 3 (0.6%) Lower gastrointestinal 3 (0.6%) 1 (0.2%) Decrease in Hb ≥ 2 g/dL 28 (5.4%) 11 (2.1%) CRNM Bleeding CRNM bleeding was defined as overt bleeding not meeting the criteria for a major bleeding event but that was associated with a medical intervention, an unscheduled contact (visit or telephone call) with a physician, temporary cessation of study treatment, or associated with discomfort for the subject such as pain or impairment of activities of daily life. , n (%) 70 (13.4%) 48 (9.2%) Any Bleeding, n (%) 137 (26.2%) 104 (19.8%) In patients with GI cancer at randomization, major bleeding occurred in 13.2% (18/136) in the SAVAYSA group and 2.4% (3/125) in the dalteparin group. In patients without GI cancer at randomization, major bleeding occurred in 3.6% (14/386) in the SAVAYSA group and 3.3% (13/399) in the dalteparin group. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of SAVAYSA. 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: abdominal pain Immune system disorders: angioedema, hypersensitivity Nervous system disorders: dizziness, headache Renal and urinary disorders: anticoagulant-related nephropathy Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: urticaria

Drug Interactions

Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Thrombolytics, and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs): Avoid concomitant use due to increased risk of bleeding. ( 7.1 ) Rifampin: Avoid concomitant use ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Thrombolytics, and SSRIs/SNRIs Co-administration of anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, thrombolytics and SSRIs or SNRIs may increase the risk of bleeding. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss if patients are treated concomitantly with anticoagulants, aspirin, other platelet aggregation inhibitors, and/or NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Long-term concomitant treatment with SAVAYSA and other anticoagulants is not recommended because of increased risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Short term co-administration may be needed for patients transitioning to or from SAVAYSA [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . In clinical studies with SAVAYSA concomitant use of aspirin (low dose ≤ 100 mg/day) or thienopyridines, and NSAIDs was permitted and resulted in increased rates of Clinically Relevant Bleeding. Carefully monitor for bleeding in patients who require chronic treatment with low dose aspirin and/or NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . As with other anticoagulants the possibility may exist that patients are at an increased risk of bleeding in case of concomitant use with SSRIs or SNRIs due to their reported effect on platelets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. 7.2 P-gp Inducers Avoid the concomitant use of SAVAYSA with rifampin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.3 P-gp Inhibitors Treatment of NVAF Based on clinical experience from the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study, dose reduction in patients concomitantly receiving P-gp inhibitors resulted in edoxaban blood levels that were lower than in patients who were given the full dose. Consequently, no dose reduction is recommended for concomitant P-gp inhibitor use [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]

Storage & Handling

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Keep out of the reach of children.


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