Plecanatide

Plecanatide
Black Box Warning
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Black Box Warning

RISK OF SERIOUS DEHYDRATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning. TRULANCE is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age; in nonclinical studies in young juvenile mice administration of a single oral dose of plecanatide caused deaths due to dehydration. Avoid use of TRULANCE in patients 6 years to less than 18 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of TRULANCE have not been established in patients less than 18 years of age.

Overview

Plecanatide is a Acetylcholine release inhibitor, Adrenergic receptor agonist that is FDA approved for the (type of indication of drug) of a list of indications, separated by commas.. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include a list of adverse reactions, separated by commas..

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

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Condition 2

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Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

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• Strength of Evidence: (Category A/B/C) (Link)

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Condition 2

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Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Warnings

RISK OF SERIOUS DEHYDRATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning. TRULANCE is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age; in nonclinical studies in young juvenile mice administration of a single oral dose of plecanatide caused deaths due to dehydration. Avoid use of TRULANCE in patients 6 years to less than 18 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of TRULANCE have not been established in patients less than 18 years of age.

Conidition 1

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Conidition 2

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Conidition 3

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Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

Central Nervous System

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Cardiovascular

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Respiratory

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Gastrointestinal

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Hypersensitive Reactions

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Miscellaneous

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Condition 2

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Respiratory

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Postmarketing Experience

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Drug Interactions

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Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Plecanatide in women who are pregnant.

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Nursing Mothers

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Pediatric Use

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Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

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Immunocompromised Patients

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Others

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Administration and Monitoring

Administration

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Monitoring

Condition 1

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Condition 2

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Condition 3

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IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Plecanatide and IV administrations.

Overdosage

Acute Overdose

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Chronic Overdose

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Pharmacology

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Nonclinical Toxicology

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Clinical Studies

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How Supplied

• TRULANCE tablets are packaged in an aluminum foil unit dose blister pack of 30 in a child-resistant pack or in a white, opaque, high-density polyethylene round bottle with a screw-top polypropylene child-resistant cap and heat-activated induction seal. Each bottle container-closure system also contains a desiccant and a polyester coil.

• TRULANCE 3 mg tablets are white to off-white, plain and round, debossed with "SP" on one side and "3" for 3 mg on the other side and supplied as:

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Storage

• Store at room temperature, 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F).

• Keep TRULANCE in a dry place. Protect from moisture. For bottles, keep TRULANCE in the original bottle. Do not remove desiccant from the bottle. Do not subdivide or repackage.

Images

Drug Images

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Package and Label Display Panel

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Patient Counseling Information

Diarrhea

• To stop TRULANCE and contact their healthcare provider if they experience severe diarrhea.

Accidental Ingestion

• Accidental ingestion of TRULANCE in children, especially in children less than 6 years of age, may result in severe diarrhea and dehydration. Instruct patients to take steps to store TRULANCE securely and out of reach of children and to dispose of unused TRULANCE.

Administration and Handling Instructions

• To take TRULANCE once daily with or without food.

• If a dose is missed, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses at the same time.

• To swallow TRULANCE tablets whole.

• If adult patients have swallowing difficulties, TRULANCE tablets can be crushed and administered orally in either applesauce or with water, or administered with water via a nasogastric or gastric feeding tube, as described in the Medication Guide.

• To keep TRULANCE in a dry place. Protect from moisture. For bottles, keep TRULANCE in the original bottle. Do not remove desiccant from the bottle. Do not subdivide or repackage. Remove and discard polyester coil after opening. Keep bottles closed tightly.

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Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Plecanatide interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor regarding the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

• Trulance

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Plecanatide Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status

Drug Shortage

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References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.