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Xultophy 100/3.6 insulin degludec and liraglutide 100 [iU]/mL; 3.6 mg/mL Injection, Solution
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $85.898 | $1,288.47 / 15 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $86.14 | $1,292.13 / 15 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $85.83 | $1,287.41 / 15 ml |
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| Xultophy 100/3.6 100 [iU]/mL; 3.6 mg/mLthis 00169-2911-15 | Novo | 5 syringes | $85.898 | — | Availability likely | — |
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| RefProduct | Reference-product exclusivity (12-year, BPCIA) — no biosimilar can be licensed before this date | Nov 21, 2028 |
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| 00169-2911-15 You're viewing this | 5 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-2911-15) / 3 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC | 2016-11-21 | Active |
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🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • Liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures in both genders of rats and mice. It is unknown whether XULTOPHY 100/3.6 causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans, as the human relevance of liraglutide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13 )] . • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC and in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Counsel patients regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 and inform them of symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a mass in the neck, dysphagia, dyspnea, persistent hoarseness). Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with XULTOPHY 100/3.6 [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, causes thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures in both genders of rats and mice.
It is unknown whether XULTOPHY 100/3.6 causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans, as the human relevance of liraglutide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined. ( 5.1 , 13.1 ) • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Counsel patients regarding the potential risk of MTC and the symptoms of thyroid tumors.
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is a combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide and is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use: • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 contains liraglutide. Coadministration with any other product containing liraglutide or another glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 has not been studied in combination with prandial insulin.
XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is a combination of insulin degludec, a long-acting human insulin analog, and liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use : ( 1 ) • Coadministration with any other product containing liraglutide or another GLP-1 receptor agonist is not recommended. • Not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. • Has not been studied in combination with prandial insulin.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer once-daily at same time each day with or without food. ( 2.1 ) • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen delivers doses from 10 to 50 units with each injection ( 2.1 , 2.2 ); each XULTOPHY 100/3.6 dosage unit contains 1 unit of insulin degludec and 0.036 mg of liraglutide. ( 2.1 ) • Maximum daily dosage is 50 units (50 units of insulin degludec and 1.8 mg of liraglutide).
( 2.1 ) • Recommended starting dosage in patients naïve to basal insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist is 10 units (10 units of insulin degludec and 0.36 mg of liraglutide) injected subcutaneously once-daily. (2.2 ) • Discontinue therapy with liraglutide or basal insulin prior to initiation of XULTOPHY 100/3.6. ( 2.2 ) • Recommended starting dosage in patients currently on basal insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist is 16 units (16 units of insulin degludec and 0.58 mg of liraglutide) injected subcutaneously once-daily.
( 2.2 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for titration recommendations. ( 2.3 ) • Inject XULTOPHY 100/3.6 subcutaneously into the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen. ( 2.5 ) • Rotate injection sites to reduce risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis.
( 2.5 ) • Do not administer intravenously or by an infusion pump. ( 2.5 ) • Do not dilute or mix with any other insulin products or solutions. ( 2.5 )
2.1Important Dosage Information • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is a combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide. • Administer XULTOPHY 100/3.6 by subcutaneous injection once-daily at the same time each day with or without food. • The XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen delivers doses from 10 to 50 units with each injection. Table 1 presents the units of insulin degludec and the milligrams of liraglutide in each dosage of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )]. • The maximum dosage of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is 50 units daily (50 units of insulin degludec and 1.8 mg of liraglutide) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] .
2.2Recommended Starting Dosage In patients naïve to basal insulin or a GLP-1 receptor agonist • The recommended starting dosage of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is 10 units (10 units of insulin degludec and 0.36 mg of liraglutide) injected subcutaneously once-daily (see Table 1 ). In patients currently on basal insulin or a GLP-1 receptor agonist • Discontinue therapy with basal insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist prior to initiation of XULTOPHY 100/3.6. • The recommended starting dosage of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is 16 units (16 units of insulin degludec and 0.58 mg of liraglutide) injected subcutaneously once-daily (see Table 1 ).
Table 1. Units of Insulin Degludec and Milligrams of Liraglutide in Each Dosage of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 XULTOPHY 100/3.6 (dose counter display) * insulin degludec component dose liraglutide component dose Comment ▪▪ ─ --- --- Priming symbol 10 10 units 0.36 mg Recommended starting dose for patients naïve to basal insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist 11 11 units 0.4 mg 12 12 units 0.43 mg 13 13 units 0.47 mg 14 14 units 0.5 mg 15 15 units 0.54 mg 16 16 units 0.58 mg Recommended starting dose for patients currently on basal insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist 17 17 units 0.61 mg 18 18 units 0.65 mg 19 19 units 0.68 mg 20 20 units 0.72 mg 21 21 units 0.76 mg 22 22 units 0.79 mg 23 23 units 0.83 mg 24 24 units 0.86 mg 25 25 units 0.9 mg 26 26 units 0.94 mg 27 27 units 0.97 mg 28 28 units 1.01 mg 29 29 units 1.04 mg 30 30 units 1.08 mg 31 31 units 1.12 mg 32 32 units 1.15 mg 33 33 units 1.19 mg 34 34 units 1.22 mg 35 35 units 1.26 mg 36 36 units 1.3 mg 37 37 units 1.33 mg 38 38 units 1.37 mg 39 39 units 1.4 mg 40 40 units 1.44 mg 41 41 units 1.48 mg 42 42 units 1.51 mg 43 43 units 1.55 mg 44 44 units 1.58 mg 45 45 units 1.62 mg 46 46 units 1.66 mg 47 47 units 1.69 mg 48 48 units 1.73 mg 49 49 units 1.76 mg 50 50 units 1.8 mg Maximum daily dosage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] * The dose counter on the XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen displays numbers for the even units and displays lines for the odd units.
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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 100 units/mL insulin degludec and 3.6 mg/mL liraglutide available as a clear, colorless solution in a 3 mL prefilled, disposable, single-patient-use pen injector. Injection: 100 units/mL of insulin degludec and 3.6 mg/mL of liraglutide available in: • 3 mL single-patient-use pen. ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is contraindicated: • In patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • During episodes of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . • In patients with hypersensitivity to insulin degludec, liraglutide, or any of the excipients in XULTOPHY 100/3.6. Serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema have been reported with liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )]. • Patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 ( 4 ) • During episodes of hypoglycemia ( 4 ) • Patients with a serious hypersensitivity reaction to insulin degludec, liraglutide, or any of the excipients in XULTOPHY 100/3.6 ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Acute Pancreatitis : Has been observed in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, including liraglutide. Discontinue if pancreatitis is suspected. ( 5.2 ) • Never share a XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen between patients, even if the needle is changed.
( 5.3 ) • Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia with changes in insulin regimen : Make changes to a patient’s insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. ( 5.4 ) • Overdose due to medication errors : XULTOPHY 100/3.6 contains two drugs. Instruct patients to check label before injection since accidental mix-ups with insulin containing products can occur.
Do not exceed the maximum dose or administer with other GLP-1 receptor agonists. ( 5.5 ) • Hypoglycemia: May be life-threatening. Increase monitoring with changes to : dosage, concomitant drugs, meal pattern, physical activity; and in patients with renal impairment or hepatic impairment or hypoglycemia unawareness.
( 5.6 ) • Acute Kidney Injury Due to Volume Depletion : Monitor renal function in patients reporting adverse reactions that could lead to volume depletion. ( 5.7 ) • Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions : Use has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse reactions, sometimes severe. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is not recommended in patients with severe gastroparesis.
( 5.8 ) • Hypersensitivity Reactions : Severe, life-threatening, generalized allergy, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, bronchospasm, hypotension, and shock can occur. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue and treat per standard of care. ( 5.9 ) • Acute Gallbladder Disease : If cholelithiasis or cholecystitis are suspected, gallbladder studies are indicated.
( 5.10 ) • Hypokalemia : May be life-threatening. Monitor potassium levels in patients at risk for hypokalemia and treat if indicated. ( 5.11 ) • Fluid retention and congestive heart failure with use of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) : Observe for signs and symptoms of heart failure; consider dosage reduction or discontinuation if heart failure occurs.
( 5.12 ) • Pulmonary Aspiration During General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation : Has been reported in patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists undergoing elective surgeries or procedures. Instruct patients to inform healthcare providers of any planned surgeries or procedures. ( 5.13 )
5.1Risk of Thyroid C-cell Tumors Liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors (adenomas and/or carcinomas) at clinically relevant exposures in both genders of rats and mice [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] . Malignant thyroid C-cell carcinomas were detected in rats and mice. It is unknown whether XULTOPHY 100/3.6 will cause thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans, as the human relevance of liraglutide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined.
Cases of MTC in patients treated with liraglutide have been reported in the postmarketing period; the data in these reports are insufficient to establish or exclude a causal relationship between MTC and liraglutide use in humans. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2. Counsel patients regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 and inform them of symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a mass in the neck, dysphagia, dyspnea, persistent hoarseness).
Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with XULTOPHY 100/3.6. Such monitoring may increase the risk of unnecessary procedures, due to low test specificity for serum calcitonin and a high background incidence of thyroid disease. Significantly elevated serum calcitonin may indicate MTC and…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below or elsewhere in the prescribing information: • Risk of Thyroid C-cell Tumors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Acute Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Acute Kidney Injury Due to Volume Depletion [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Acute Gallbladder Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] • Hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] • Pulmonary Aspiration During General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] • Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5%) in clinical trials are nasopharyngitis, headache, nausea, diarrhea, increased lipase and upper respiratory tract infection.
( 6 ) • Immunogenicity-related events, including urticaria, were more common among liraglutide-treated patients (0.8%) than among comparator-treated patients (0.4%) in clinical trials. ( 12.6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novo Nordisk Inc. at 1-800-727-6500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1Clinical Trial 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. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 The data in Table 3 reflect the exposure of 1881 patients to XULTOPHY 100/3.6 and a mean duration of exposure of 33 weeks in trials NCT01336023, NCT01618162, NCT02773368, NCT01676116, NCT01392573, NCT01952145 [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 and 14.3 )] .
The mean age was 57 years and 3% were older than 75 years; 53% were male, 75% were White, 6% were Black or African American and 16% were Hispanic or Latino. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 31.8 kg/m 2 . The mean duration of diabetes was 9 years and the mean HbA 1c at baseline was 8.2%.
A history of neuropathy, ophthalmopathy, nephropathy and cardiovascular disease at baseline was reported in 25%, 12%, 7% and 6% respectively. The mean estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at baseline was 88.3 mL/min/1.73 m 2 and 6% of the patients had an eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 . Table 3: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥5% of XULTOPHY 100/3.6-Treated Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus XULTOPHY 100/3.6 N = 1881 % Nasopharyngitis 10 Headache 9 Nausea 8 Diarrhea 8 Increased Lipase 7 Upper respiratory tract infection 6 Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia was the most commonly observed adverse reaction in patients treated with insulin and insulin containing products, including XULTOPHY 100/3.6 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )].
The number of reported hypoglycemia episodes depended on the definition of hypoglycemia used, insulin dose, intensity of glucose control, background therapies, and other intrinsic and extrinsic patient factors. For these reasons, comparing rates of hypoglycemia in clinical trials for XULTOPHY 100/3.6 with the incidence of hypoglycemia for other products may be misleading and also, may not be representative of hypoglycemia rates that will occur in clinical practice. In the phase 3 clinical program [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] , events of severe hypoglycemia were defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or other resuscitative actions ( Table 4 ).
Hypoglycemia episodes with a glucose level below 54 mg/dL associated with or without symptoms is shown in Table 4 . No clinically important differences in risk of severe hypoglycemia between XULTOPHY 100/3.6 and comparators were observed in clinical trials. Table 4.
Hypoglycemia Episodes Reported in XULTOPHY 100/3.6-Treated Patients with T2DM † Episode requiring assistance of another person to activel…
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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Drugs that affect glucose metabolism : Adjustment of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 dosage may be needed; closely monitor blood glucose. ( 7.1 ) • Anti-Adrenergic drugs (e.g., beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine): Hypoglycemia signs and symptoms may be reduced or absent. ( 7.1 ) • Effects of delayed gastric emptying on oral medications : May impact absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. ( 7.2 )
7.1Medications that Can Affect Glucose Metabolism A number of medications affect glucose metabolism and may require dose adjustment of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 and particularly close monitoring [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics Intervention: Dosage reductions and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is coadministered with these drugs.
Drugs That May Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones. Intervention: Dosage increases and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is coadministered with these drugs.
Drugs That May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. Pentamidine may cause hypoglycemia, which may sometimes be followed by hyperglycemia. Intervention: Dosage adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is coadministered with these drugs.
Drugs That May Blunt Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine Intervention: Increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is coadministered with these drugs.
7.2Effects of Delayed Gastric Emptying on Oral Medications Liraglutide-containing products, including XULTOPHY 100/3.6, cause a delay of gastric emptying, and thereby have the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. In clinical pharmacology trials, liraglutide did not affect the absorption of the tested orally administered medications to any clinically relevant degree [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Nonetheless, caution should be exercised when oral medications are concomitantly administered with liraglutide containing products.
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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: XULTOPHY 100/3.6 should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. ( 8.1 )
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be risks to the fetus from exposure to liraglutide during pregnancy. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. There are no available data with XULTOPHY 100/3.6, insulin degludec or liraglutide in pregnant women to inform a drug associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage.
There are clinical considerations regarding the risks of poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations). For insulin degludec, rats and rabbits were exposed in animal reproduction studies at 5 times (rat) and 10 times (rabbit) the human exposure at a dose of
0.75U/kg/day. No adverse outcomes were observed for pregnant animals and offspring (see Data) . For liraglutide, animal reproduction studies identified increased adverse developmental outcomes from exposure during pregnancy.
Liraglutide exposure was associated with early embryonic deaths and an imbalance in some fetal abnormalities in pregnant rats administered liraglutide during organogenesis at doses that approximate clinical exposures at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 1.8 mg/day. In pregnant rabbits administered liraglutide during organogenesis, decreased fetal weight and an increased incidence of major fetal abnormalities were seen at exposures below the human exposures at the MRHD (see Data) . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6 to 10% in women with pregestational diabetes with a peri-conceptional HbA 1c >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20 to 25% in women with a peri-conceptional HbA 1c >10. The estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/fetal Risk Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia occur more frequently during pregnancy in patients with pre-gestational diabetes.
Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, and delivery complications. Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, macrosomia related morbidity. Data Animal Data Insulin degludec Insulin degludec was investigated in studies covering fertility, embryo-fetal development and pre- and post-natal development in rats and during the period of embryo-fetal development in rabbits.
Human insulin (NPH insulin) was included as comparator. In these studies insulin degludec was given subcutaneously at up to 21 U/kg/day in rats and
3.3U/kg/day in rabbits, resulting in 5 times (rat) and 10 times (rabbit) the human exposure (AUC) at a human subcutaneous dose of
0.75U/kg/day. Overall the effects of insulin degludec were similar to those observed with human insulin. Liraglutide Female rats given subcutaneous doses of 0.1, 0.25 and 1.0 mg/kg/day liraglutide beginning 2 weeks before mating through gestation day 17 had estimated systemic exposures 0.8-, 3-, and 11-times the human exposure at the MRHD based on plasma AUC comparison.
The number of early embryonic deaths in the 1 mg/kg/day group increased slightly. Fetal abnormalities and variations in kidneys and blood vessels, irregular ossification of the skull, and a more complete state of ossification occurred at all doses. Mottled liver and minimally kinked ribs occurred at the highest dose.
The incidence of fetal malformations in liraglutide-treated groups exceeding concurrent and historical controls were misshapen oropharynx and/or narrowed opening into larynx at 0.1 mg/kg/d…
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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be risks to the fetus from exposure to liraglutide during pregnancy. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. There are no available data with XULTOPHY 100/3.6, insulin degludec or liraglutide in pregnant women to inform a drug associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage.
There are clinical considerations regarding the risks of poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations). For insulin degludec, rats and rabbits were exposed in animal reproduction studies at 5 times (rat) and 10 times (rabbit) the human exposure at a dose of
0.75U/kg/day. No adverse outcomes were observed for pregnant animals and offspring (see Data) . For liraglutide, animal reproduction studies identified increased adverse developmental outcomes from exposure during pregnancy.
Liraglutide exposure was associated with early embryonic deaths and an imbalance in some fetal abnormalities in pregnant rats administered liraglutide during organogenesis at doses that approximate clinical exposures at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 1.8 mg/day. In pregnant rabbits administered liraglutide during organogenesis, decreased fetal weight and an increased incidence of major fetal abnormalities were seen at exposures below the human exposures at the MRHD (see Data) . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6 to 10% in women with pregestational diabetes with a peri-conceptional HbA 1c >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20 to 25% in women with a peri-conceptional HbA 1c >10. The estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/fetal Risk Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia occur more frequently during pregnancy in patients with pre-gestational diabetes.
Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, and delivery complications. Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, macrosomia related morbidity. Data Animal Data Insulin degludec Insulin degludec was investigated in studies covering fertility, embryo-fetal development and pre- and post-natal development in rats and during the period of embryo-fetal development in rabbits.
Human insulin (NPH insulin) was included as comparator. In these studies insulin degludec was given subcutaneously at up to 21 U/kg/day in rats and
3.3U/kg/day in rabbits, resulting in 5 times (rat) and 10 times (rabbit) the human exposure (AUC) at a human subcutaneous dose of
0.75U/kg/day. Overall the effects of insulin degludec were similar to those observed with human insulin. Liraglutide Female rats given subcutaneous doses of 0.1, 0.25 and 1.0 mg/kg/day liraglutide beginning 2 weeks before mating through gestation day 17 had estimated systemic exposures 0.8-, 3-, and 11-times the human exposure at the MRHD based on plasma AUC comparison.
The number of early embryonic deaths in the 1 mg/kg/day group increased slightly. Fetal abnormalities and variations in kidneys and blood vessels, irregular ossification of the skull, and a more complete state of ossification occurred at all doses. Mottled liver and minimally kinked ribs occurred at the highest dose.
The incidence of fetal malformations in liraglutide-treated groups exceeding concurrent and historical controls were misshapen oropharynx and/or narrowed opening into larynx at 0.1 mg/kg/day and umbilical hernia at 0.1 and 0.25 mg/kg/day. Pregnant rabbits given subcutaneous doses of 0.01, 0.025 and 0.05 mg/kg/day liraglutide from gestation day 6 through day…
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 have not been established in pediatric patients.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Of the total number of 1,881 subjects in clinical studies of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, 375 (19.9%) were 65 years and over, while 52 (2.8%) were 75 years and over [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 were observed between patients 65 years of age and older and younger patients. Age had no clinically relevant effect on the pharmacokinetics of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .
In geriatric patients with diabetes, the initial dosing, dose increments, and maintenance dosage should be conservative to avoid hypoglycemic reactions. Hypoglycemia may be more difficult to recognize in geriatric patients.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE Hypoglycemia (from insulin and liraglutide) and gastrointestinal adverse reactions (from liraglutide) may develop if a patient is dosed with more XULTOPHY 100/3.6 than required. An excess of insulin-containing products like XULTOPHY 100/3.6 relative to food intake, energy expenditure, or both may lead to severe and sometimes prolonged and life-threatening hypoglycemia and hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 , 5.10 )] . Mild episodes of hypoglycemia usually can be treated with oral glucose.
Lowering the drug dosage, and adjustments in meal patterns, or exercise may be needed. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment may be treated with intramuscular/subcutaneous glucagon for emergency use or concentrated intravenous glucose. After apparent clinical recovery from hypoglycemia, continued observation and additional carbohydrate intake may be necessary to avoid reoccurrence of hypoglycemia.
Hypokalemia must be corrected appropriately. Overdoses have been reported in clinical trials and postmarketing use of liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6. Effects have included severe nausea and severe vomiting.
In the event of overdosage, consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations. Initiate appropriate supportive treatment according to the patient’s clinical signs and symptoms.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action XULTOPHY 100/3.6 XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is a combination product consisting of insulin degludec and liraglutide. Insulin degludec The primary activity of insulin degludec is the regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake, especially by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
Insulin also inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis, and enhances protein synthesis. Liraglutide Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that increases glucose-dependent insulin release, decreases glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying.
12.2Pharmacodynamics Following a single-dose administration, XULTOPHY 100/3.6 has a duration of action reflecting the combination of the individual glucodynamic action profiles of insulin degludec and liraglutide. Following once-daily administration, XULTOPHY 100/3.6 lowers fasting plasma glucose levels and postprandial glucose levels. Cardiac Electrophysiology (QTc): XULTOPHY 100/3.6 The effect of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 on QTc has not been studied.
Liraglutide The effect of liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, on cardiac repolarization was tested in a QTc study. Liraglutide, at steady state concentrations with daily doses up to 1.8 mg, did not produce QTc prolongation.
12.3Pharmacokinetics Overall, the pharmacokinetics of insulin degludec and liraglutide were not affected in a clinically relevant manner when administered as XULTOPHY 100/3.6. Absorption In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (mean body weight 87.5 kg) reaching the maximum daily dose (50 units/1.8 mg) of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, the estimated mean steady-state exposure (AUC 0-24 h) of insulin degludec was 113 h*nmol/L and of liraglutide 1227 h*ng/mL based on population pharmacokinetic analysis. The corresponding maximum concentrations were 5196 pmol/L for insulin degludec and 55 ng/mL for liraglutide.
Steady state concentrations of insulin degludec and liraglutide are reached after 2-3 days of daily administration. Distribution Insulin degludec and liraglutide are extensively bound to plasma proteins >99% and >98%, respectively. Elimination The half-life of insulin degludec is approximately 25 hours and the half-life of liraglutide is approximately 13 hours.
Metabolism Insulin degludec Degradation of insulin degludec is similar to that of human insulin; all metabolites formed are inactive. Liraglutide During the initial 24 hours following administration of a single [ 3 H]-liraglutide dose to healthy subjects, the major component in plasma was intact liraglutide. Liraglutide is endogenously metabolized in a similar manner to large proteins without a specific organ as a major route of elimination.
Specific Populations Geriatric Patients Age had no clinically relevant effect on the pharmacokinetics of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 based on results from a population pharmacokinetic analysis including adult patients up to 83 years treated with XULTOPHY 100/3.6 [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5 )] . Male and Female Patients There were no clinically relevant differences in the pharmacokinetics of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 in male and female patients, based on results from a population pharmacokinetic analysis. Racial or Ethnic Groups There were no clinically relevant differences in the pharmacokinetics of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 between the racial and ethnic groups investigated, based on results from a population pharmacokinetic analysis.
Body weight The effect of body weight on the exposure level of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 was investigated in the population pharmacokinetic analysis. Exposure levels decreased with increase in baseline body weight for both insulin degludec and liraglutide. Patients with Renal Impairment XULTOPHY 100/3.6 There is limited experience with XULTOPHY 100/3.6 in patients with mild and moderate renal impairment.
XULTOPHY 100/3.6 has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment…
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12.1Mechanism of Action XULTOPHY 100/3.6 XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is a combination product consisting of insulin degludec and liraglutide. Insulin degludec The primary activity of insulin degludec is the regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake, especially by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
Insulin also inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis, and enhances protein synthesis. Liraglutide Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that increases glucose-dependent insulin release, decreases glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied XULTOPHY 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide) injection is an injection supplied as a clear, colorless solution in a 3 mL prefilled, disposable, single-patient-use pen injector. The XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen dials in one-unit increments. Dosage Unit/Strength Package size NDC # 3 mL single-patient-use XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen (100 units/mL insulin degludec and 3.6 mg/mL liraglutide) Package of 5 0169-2911-15 Recommended Storage Dispense in the original sealed carton with the enclosed Instructions for Use.
Prior to first use, XULTOPHY 100/3.6 should be stored between 36°F to 46°F (2°C and 8°C) until the expiration date printed on the label. Store prefilled pens in the carton so they will stay clean and protected from light. Do not store in the freezer or directly adjacent to the refrigerator cooling element.
Do not freeze. Do not use XULTOPHY 100/3.6 if it has been frozen. After first use, the XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen can be stored for 21 days at controlled room temperature 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) or in a refrigerator 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
Keep all XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pens away from direct heat and light. Always remove the needle after each injection and store the XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen without a needle attached. This prevents contamination and/or infection, or leakage of the XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen, and will ensure accurate dosing.
Always use a new needle for each injection to prevent contamination. The storage conditions are summarized in Table 11 : Table 11. Storage Conditions for XULTOPHY 100/3.6 Pen Prior to first use After first use Refrigerated 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) Room Temperature 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) Refrigerated 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) Until expiration date 21 Days
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION Insulin degludec Insulin degludec is a long-acting basal human insulin analog. Insulin degludec is produced by a process that includes expression of recombinant DNA in Saccharomyces cerevisiae followed by chemical modification. Insulin degludec differs from human insulin in that the amino acid threonine in position B30 has been omitted and a side-chain consisting of glutamic acid and a C16 fatty acid has been attached (chemical name: LysB29(Nε-hexadecandioyl-γ-Glu) des(B30) human insulin).
Insulin degludec has a molecular formula of C 274 H 411 N 65 O 81 S 6 and a molecular weight of 6.104 kDa. It has the following structure: Figure 1. Structural Formula of Insulin degludec Liraglutide Liraglutide is an analog of human GLP-1 and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
The peptide precursor of liraglutide, produced by a process that includes expression of recombinant DNA in Saccharomyces cerevisiae , has been engineered to be 97% homologous to native human GLP-1 by substituting arginine for lysine at position 34. Liraglutide is made by attaching a C16 fatty acid (palmitic acid) with a glutamic acid spacer on the remaining lysine residue at position 26 of the peptide precursor. The molecular formula of liraglutide is C 172 H 265 N 43 O 51 and the molecular weight is 3.751 kDa.
It has the following structure: Figure 2. Structural Formula of Liraglutide XULTOPHY 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide) injection, for subcutaneous use, is a combination of a long-acting basal human insulin analog, insulin degludec, and a GLP-1 receptor agonist, liraglutide. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is a sterile, aqueous, clear, and colorless solution.
Each prefilled pen contains 3 mL equivalent to 300 units insulin degludec and 10.8 mg liraglutide. Each mL contains 100 units insulin degludec and 3.6 mg liraglutide. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 contains the following inactive ingredients per mL: glycerol (19.7 mg), phenol (5.7 mg), zinc (55 mcg), and Water for Injection, USP.
XULTOPHY 100/3.6 has a pH of approximately 8.15. Hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH. figure_1 figure_2
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use) Risk of Thyroid C-cell Tumors Inform patients that liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, causes benign and malignant thyroid C-cell tumors in mice and rats and that the human relevance of this finding is unknown. Counsel patients to report symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a lump in the neck, hoarseness, dysphagia or dyspnea) to their physician [ see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .
Acute Pancreatitis Inform patients of the potential risk for pancreatitis acute pancreatitis and its symptoms: severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, and which may or may not be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. Instruct patients to discontinue XULTOPHY 100/3.6 promptly and contact their physician if pancreatitis is suspected [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Never Share a XULTOPHY 100/3.6 Pen Between Patients Advise patients that they must never share a XULTOPHY 100/3.6 pen with another person, even if the needle is changed, because doing so carries a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ] .
Hyperglycemia or Hypoglycemia with Changes in Insulin Regimen Inform patients that hypoglycemia is the most common adverse reaction with insulin products. Inform patients of the symptoms of hypoglycemia (e.g., impaired ability to concentrate and react). This may present a risk in situations where these abilities are especially important, such as driving or operating other machinery.
Advise patients who have frequent hypoglycemia or reduced or absent warning signs of hypoglycemia to use caution when driving or operating machinery. Advise patients that changes in insulin regimen can predispose to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia and that changes in insulin regimen should be made under close medical supervision [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. Overdose due to Medication Errors Inform patients that XULTOPHY 100/3.6 contains two drugs: insulin degludec and liraglutide.
Accidental mix-ups between insulin products have been reported. To avoid medication errors between XULTOPHY 100/3.6 (an insulin containing product) and other insulin products, instruct patients to always check the label before each injection. Advise patients that the administration of more than 50 units of XULTOPHY 100/3.6 daily can result in overdose of the liraglutide component.
Instruct patients not to administer concurrently with other glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5 )] . Acute Kidney Injury Due to Volume Depletion Inform patients of the potential risk of acute kidney injury due to dehydration associated with gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Advise patients to take precautions to avoid fluid depletion.
Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of acute kidney injury and instruct them to promptly report any of these signs or symptoms or persistent (or extended) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )]. Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions Inform patients of the potential risk of severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if they have severe or persistent gastrointestinal symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )].
Hypersensitivity Reactions Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported during postmarketing use of liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6. Advise patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct them must stop taking XULTOPHY 100/3.6 and seek medical advice promptly [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] . Acute Gallbladder Disease Inform patients of the potential risk for cholelithiasis or cholecystitis.
Instruct patients to contact their physician if cholelithiasis or cholecystitis is suspected for appropriate cl…
💬 Medication Guide ▾
Medication Guide XULTOPHY ® 100/3.6 (ZUL-to-fye) (insulin degludec and liraglutide) Injection, for subcutaneous injection Read this Medication Guide before you start using XULTOPHY 100/3.6 and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about XULTOPHY 100/3.6? XULTOPHY 100/3.6 may cause serious side effects, including: • Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rats and mice, liraglutide, one of the components of XULTOPHY 100/3.6, and medicines that work like liraglutide caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if XULTOPHY 100/3.6 will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people. • Do not use XULTOPHY 100/3.6 if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
What is XULTOPHY 100/3.6? • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is an injectable prescription medicine that contains 2 diabetes medicines, insulin degludec, 100 units/mL, and liraglutide, 3.6 mg/mL. XULTOPHY 100/3.6 should be used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is not recommended as the first choice of medicine for treating diabetes. • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is not recommended for use in combination with any other product containing liraglutide or another glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 receptor agonist). • XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes or people with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in the blood or urine). • It is not known if XULTOPHY 100/3.6 can be used with mealtime insulin. • It is not known if XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is safe and effective for use in children.
Who should not use XULTOPHY 100/3.6? Do not use XULTOPHY 100/3.6 if: • you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). • you are allergic to insulin degludec, liraglutide or any of the ingredients in XULTOPHY 100/3.6. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in XULTOPHY 100/3.6. • you are having an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using XULTOPHY 100/3.6? Before using XULTOPHY 100/3.6, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you: • have or have had problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or liver. • have heart failure or other heart problems. If you have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with XULTOPHY 100/3.6. • have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food. • are taking certain medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists. • have had an allergic reaction to a GLP-1 receptor agonist medicine. • are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known if XULTOPHY 100/3.6 will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant while using XULTOPHY 100/3.6. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if XULTOPHY 100/3.6 passes into your breast milk.
Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while using XULTOPHY 100/3.6. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription a…