XYWAV calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL Solution, 180 mL — NDC 68727-150-01 (Billing 68727-0150-01)
This is a package of 180 mL of XYWAV calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL Solution from Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc., marketed since Nov 2020 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
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- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 68727 labeler · 150 product · 01 package
- Package marketed since
- Nov 2, 2020
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Billing quantity
- 180 mL per package
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 6872715001 0
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 9,264 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Oct 8, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 081341
- GCN: 48419
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 62459904202020
- HICL (First Databank): 046743
- AHFS class code: 28:20.80.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 2393794
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Central Nervous System Depressant class.
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- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 8, 2026
Clinical
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- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $37.65 | $6,777.88 / 180 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $36.92 | $6,645.38 / 180 ml |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68727-0150-01 You're viewing this Main listing | 180 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | 2020-11-02 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xywav .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL; .5 g/mL; .5 g/mLthis 68727-0150-01 | Jazz | 180 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.
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- Method-of-use patent
- A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
- Skinny label
- A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
- Exclusivity
- FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
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- TE / AB rating
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Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.
| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 8772306 ↗ | Method of use | U-3198 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 11426373 ↗ | Method of use | U-3432 | Sep 19, 2037 |
| US 11986446 ↗ | Method of use | U-3017 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 11986446 ↗ | Method of use | U-3324 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 10675258 ↗ | Method of use | U-2938 | Jan 11, 2033 |
| US 9050302 ↗ | Method of use | U-1532 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 10213400 ↗ | Method of use | U-2499 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 9486426 ↗ | Method of use | U-1532 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 8772306 ↗ | Method of use | U-1532 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 10864181 ↗ | Method of use | U-3017 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 11253494 ↗ | Method of use | U-3323 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 11253494 ↗ | Method of use | U-3324 | Mar 15, 2033 |
| US 12138233 ↗ | Method of use | U-4044 | Feb 22, 2041 |
| US 12582622 ↗ | Method of use | U-4044 | Feb 22, 2041 |
| US 9132107 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 11, 2033 |
| US 8901173 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 11, 2033 |
| US 10195168 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 11, 2033 |
| US 8591922 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 11, 2033 |
| US 11554102 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jan 11, 2033 |
| US 10213400*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Sep 15, 2033 |
| US 11253494*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Sep 15, 2033 |
| US 9050302*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Sep 15, 2033 |
| US 9486426*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Sep 15, 2033 |
| US 8772306*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Sep 15, 2033 |
| US 10864181*PED ↗ | Drug product | — | Sep 15, 2033 |
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| ODE-361 | Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year) | Jul 21, 2027 |
| ODE-369 | Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year) | Aug 12, 2028 |
| PED | Pediatric Exclusivity (+6 months) | Jan 21, 2028 |
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- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
WARNING: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION and ABUSE AND MISUSE. • Central Nervous System Depression XYWAV is a CNS depressant. Clinically significant respiratory depression and obtundation may occur in patients treated with XYWAV at recommended doses [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.4 )]. Many patients who received XYWAV during clinical trials in narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia were receiving central nervous system stimulants [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 , 14.3 )]. • Abuse and Misuse The active moiety of XYWAV is oxybate or gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB).
Abuse or misuse of illicit GHB, either alone or in combination with other CNS depressants, is associated with CNS adverse reactions, including seizure, respiratory depression, decreases in the level of consciousness, coma, and death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Because of the risks of CNS depression and abuse and misuse, XYWAV is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the XYWAV and XYREM REMS [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. WARNING: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) DEPRESSION and ABUSE AND MISUSE.
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Central Nervous System Depression • XYWAV is a CNS depressant, and respiratory depression can occur with XYWAV use ( 5.1 , 5.4 ) Abuse and Misuse • The active moiety of XYWAV is oxybate or gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Abuse or misuse of illicit GHB is associated with CNS adverse reactions, including seizure, respiratory depression, decreased consciousness, coma, and death ( 5.2 , 9.2 ) XYWAV is available only through a restricted program called the XYWAV and XYREM REMS ( 5.3 )
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE XYWAV is a central nervous system depressant indicated for the treatment of: • Cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy ( 1.1 ). • Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) in adults ( 1.2 ).
1.1Narcolepsy XYWAV is indicated for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy.
1.2Idiopathic Hypersomnia XYWAV is indicated for the treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) in adults.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See Full Prescribing Information for complete dosing instructions ( 2.1 - 2.7 ). Dosage for Adult Patients with Narcolepsy • Initiate dosage at 4.5 g per night orally, divided into two doses ( 2.1 ). • Titrate to effect in increments of up to 1.5 g per night per week ( 2.1 ). • Recommended dosage range: 6 g to 9 g per night orally, divided into two doses ( 2.1 ). • Doses may be divided equally or unequally and the first dose taken at bedtime and the second dose taken 2.5 to 4 hours later ( 2.1 ).
Dosage for Pediatric Patients with Narcolepsy (7 Years of Age and Older) • The recommended starting dosage, titration regimen, and maximum total nightly dosage are based on body weight (2.2 ). Dosage for Adult Patients with Idiopathic Hypersomnia • XYWAV can be administered as a twice or once nightly regimen in adults ( 2.3 ). • Twice nightly: Initiate dosage at 4.5 g or less per night orally, divided into two doses. Titrate to effect in increments of up to 1.5 g per night per week, up to 9 g total nightly dose ( 2.3 ). • Once nightly: Initiate dosage at 3 g or less per night orally, as one dose.
Titrate to effect in increments of up to 1.5 g per night per week, up to 6 g total nightly dose ( 2.3 ). Important Administration Information • Administer XYWAV at least 2 hours after eating ( 2.4 ). • Prepare XYWAV prior to bedtime; dilute with approximately ¼ cup of water in pharmacy-provided containers ( 2.4 ). • Take XYWAV while in bed and lie down after dosing ( 2.4 ). For Patients Transitioning from Xyrem to XYWAV: Initiate at the same dose and regimen as Xyrem (gram for gram).
Titrate as needed based on efficacy and tolerability ( 2.5 ). Patients with Hepatic Impairment Recommended starting dosage is one-half of the original dosage per night administered orally, divided into two doses ( 2.6 ).
2.1Dosing Information in Adult Patients with Narcolepsy The recommended starting dosage is 4.5 grams (g) per night administered orally, divided into two doses: 2.25 g at bedtime and 2.25 g taken 2.5 to 4 hours later (see Table 1). Increase the dosage by up to 1.5 g per night per week (e.g., 0.75 g at bedtime and 0.75 g taken 2.5 to 4 hours later), to the recommended dosage range of 6 g to 9 g per night. The dosage may be gradually titrated based on efficacy and tolerability.
Some patients may achieve better responses with unequal doses at bedtime and 2.5 to 4 hours later. Doses higher than 9 g per night have not been studied and ordinarily should not be administered. Table 1: Recommended Adult XYWAV Dosage Regimen (g = grams) Note: Some patients may achieve better responses with unequal nightly doses at bedtime and 2.5 to 4 hours later.
If a Patient’s Total Nightly Dosage Is: Take at Bedtime: Take 2.5 to 4 Hours Later: 4.5 g per night 2.25 g 2.25 g 6 g per night 3 g 3 g 7.5 g per night 3.75 g 3.75 g 9 g per night 4.5 g 4.5 g
2.2Dosing Information in Pediatric Patients with Narcolepsy For pediatric patients 7 years of age and older, XYWAV is administered orally twice per night. The recommended starting pediatric dosage, titration regimen, and maximum total nightly dosage are based on patient weight, as specified in Table 2. The dosage may be gradually titrated based on efficacy and tolerability.
Doses higher than 9 g per night have not been studied and ordinarily should not be administered. Table 2: Recommended XYWAV Dosage for Patients 7 Years of Age and Older* * For patients who sleep more than 8 hours per night, the first nightly dose of XYWAV may be given at bedtime or after an initial period of sleep. ** If XYWAV is used in patients 7 years of age and older who weigh less than 20 kg, a lower starting dosage, lower maximum weekly dosage increases, and lower total maximum nightly dosage should be considered.
Note: Some patients may achieve better responses with unequal nightly doses at bedtime and 2.5 to 4 hours later. Patient Weight Initial Dosage Maximum Weekly Dosage Increase Maximum Recommended Dosage Take at B… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS XYWAV is a clear to slightly opalescent oral solution at a total salt concentration of 0.5 g per mL. Each mL contains 0.5 g of total salts present as 0.234 g calcium oxybate, 0.096 g magnesium oxybate, 0.13 g potassium oxybate, and 0.04 g sodium oxybate (equivalent to 0.413 g total oxybate). Oral solution: 0.5 g/mL total salts (equivalent to 0.413 g/mL of oxybate) ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS XYWAV is contraindicated for use in: • combination with sedative hypnotics [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • combination with alcohol [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] . • patients with succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . • In combination with sedative hypnotics or alcohol ( 4 ) • Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • CNS depression: Use caution when considering the concurrent use of XYWAV with other CNS depressants ( 5.1 ). • Caution patients against hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness or motor coordination within the first 6 hours of dosing or after first initiating treatment until certain that XYWAV does not affect them adversely ( 5.1 ). • Depression and suicidality: Monitor patients for emergent or increased depression and suicidality ( 5.5 ). • Confusion/Anxiety: Monitor for impaired motor/cognitive function ( 5.6 ). • Parasomnias: Evaluate episodes of sleepwalking ( 5.7 ).
5.1Central Nervous System Depression XYWAV is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. Clinically significant respiratory depression and obtundation has occurred in adult patients taking sodium oxybate (same active moiety as XYWAV) at recommended doses in clinical trials and may occur in patients treated with XYWAV at recommended doses. XYWAV is contraindicated in combination with alcohol and sedative hypnotics.
The concurrent use of XYWAV with other CNS depressants, including but not limited to opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, sedating antidepressants or antipsychotics, sedating anti-epileptic drugs, general anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and/or illicit CNS depressants, may increase the risk of respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, syncope, and death. If use of these CNS depressants in combination with XYWAV is required, dose reduction or discontinuation of one or more CNS depressants (including XYWAV) should be considered.
In addition, if short-term use of an opioid (e.g., post- or perioperative) is required, interruption of treatment with XYWAV should be considered. Healthcare providers should caution patients about operating hazardous machinery, including automobiles or airplanes, until they are reasonably certain that XYWAV does not affect them adversely (e.g., impair judgment, thinking, or motor skills). Patients should not engage in hazardous occupations or activities requiring complete mental alertness or motor coordination, such as operating machinery or a motor vehicle or flying an airplane, for at least 6 hours after taking XYWAV.
Patients should be queried about CNS depression‐related events upon initiation of XYWAV therapy and periodically thereafter. XYWAV is available only through a restricted program under a REMS [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] .
5.2Abuse and Misuse XYWAV is a Schedule III controlled substance. The active moiety of XYWAV is oxybate, also known as gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a Schedule I controlled substance. Abuse of illicit GHB, either alone or in combination with other CNS depressants, is associated with CNS adverse reactions, including seizure, respiratory depression, decreases in the level of consciousness, coma, and death.
The rapid onset of sedation, coupled with the amnestic features of GHB, particularly when combined with alcohol, has proven to be dangerous for the voluntary and involuntary user (e.g., assault victim). Because illicit use and abuse of GHB have been reported, healthcare providers should carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and follow them closely, particularly for signs of misuse or abuse of GHB (including but not limited to increase in size or frequency of dosing, drug-seeking behavior, feigned cataplexy) [see Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 )] .
If abuse is suspected, treatment with XYWAV should be discontinued . XYWAV is available only through a restricted program under a REMS [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] .
5.3XYWAV and XYREM REMS XYWAV is available only through a restricted distribution program called the XYWAV and XYREM REMS because of the risks of central nervous system depression, and abuse and misuse [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )]. Notable requirements of the XYWAV and XYREM REMS include the following: • Healthcare Providers who prescribe XYWAV are specially certified • XYWAV… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions appear in other sections of the labeling: • CNS depression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Abuse and Misuse [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Respiratory Depression and Sleep-Disordered Breathing [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Depression and Suicidality [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Other Behavioral or Psychiatric Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Parasomnias [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Most common adverse reactions in adults with narcolepsy or IH (≥5%) were nausea, headache, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, decreased appetite, hyperhidrosis, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, parasomnia, somnolence, fatigue, and tremor ( 6.1 ).
In a pediatric study with sodium oxybate (same active moiety as XYWAV), the most common adverse reactions (≥5%) were nausea, enuresis, vomiting, headache, weight decreased, decreased appetite, dizziness, and sleepwalking ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-520-5568, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/Medwatch .
6.1Clinical 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 clinical practice. Adult Patients with Narcolepsy The safety of XYWAV was evaluated in a 16‑week double-blind placebo-controlled randomized-withdrawal study in patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy (Study 1), which was followed by an open-label extension phase lasting 24 weeks [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] .
Study 1 included an open‑label titration period (OL OTTP), a stable-dose period (SDP), and a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled, randomized-withdrawal period (DB RWP). A total of 201 patients, ages 18 to 70 years, received XYWAV at individually titrated doses for 14 weeks, followed by randomization to XYWAV or matching placebo for 2 weeks of treatment. The mean exposure to XYWAV during this study, including titration, the randomized withdrawal period, and the open-label extension, was 151 days.
In patients who remained on treatment, adverse reactions tended to occur early and diminish over time. Adverse Reactions Leading to Treatment Discontinuation in Study 1 In Study 1, 9 of 201 patients (4%) reported adverse reactions that led to withdrawal from the study (anxiety, decreased appetite, depressed mood, depression, fatigue, headache, irritability, nausea, pain in extremity, parasomnia, somnolence, and vomiting). The most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation was nausea (1.5%).
The majority of adverse reactions leading to discontinuation began during the first few weeks of treatment. Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions in Study 1 (incidence ≥5% of XYWAV-treated patients) were headache, nausea, dizziness, decreased appetite, parasomnia, diarrhea, hyperhidrosis, anxiety, and vomiting. Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence of 2% or Greater: Table 4 lists adverse reactions observed in the open-label titration and stable dose periods of Study 1 that occurred at a frequency of 2% or greater in adult patients treated with XYWAV.
Table 4: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% of Adult Patients Treated with XYWAV in the Open-Label Titration and Stable Dose Periods in Study 1 * * Adverse reactions related to XYWAV were reported less frequently, as an overall incidence, in patients on Xyrem at study entry than in Xyrem-naïve patients. † Includes abnormal dreams, abnormal sleep-related event, rapid eye movements sleep abnormal, sleep paralysis, sleep talking, sleep terror, sleep-related eating disorder, somnambulism ‡ Includes hyperhidrosis and night sweats § Includes anxiety, agitation, panic attack, tension ¶ Includes fatigue and asthenia Adverse Reaction Open-Label Titrati… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Concomitant use with divalproex sodium: An initial reduction in XYWAV dose of at least 20% is recommended ( 2.7 , 7.2 ).
7.1Alcohol, Sedative Hypnotics, and CNS Depressants XYWAV is contraindicated for use in combination with alcohol or sedative hypnotics. Use of other CNS depressants may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of XYWAV [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .
7.2Divalproex Sodium Concomitant use of sodium oxybate with divalproex sodium results in an increase in systemic exposure to GHB, which was shown to cause a greater impairment on some tests of attention and working memory in a clinical study [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . A similar increase in exposure is expected with concomitant use of XYWAV and divalproex sodium; therefore, an initial dose reduction of XYWAV is recommended when used concomitantly with divalproex sodium [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 )].
Prescribers are advised to monitor patient response closely and adjust dose accordingly if concomitant use of XYWAV and divalproex sodium is warranted.
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm ( 8.1 ). • Geriatric patients: Monitor for impaired motor and/or cognitive function when taking XYWAV ( 8.5 ).
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of XYWAV or sodium oxybate in pregnant women. Oral administration of sodium oxybate to pregnant rats (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) or rabbits (0, 300, 600, or 1,200 mg/kg/day) throughout organogenesis produced no clear evidence of developmental toxicity; however, oral administration to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in increased stillbirths and decreased offspring postnatal viability and growth, at a clinically relevant dose [see Data] .
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Clinical Considerations Labor or Delivery XYWAV has not been studied in labor or delivery.
In obstetric anesthesia using an injectable formulation of sodium oxybate, newborns had stable cardiovascular and respiratory measures but were very sleepy, causing a slight decrease in Apgar scores. There was a fall in the rate of uterine contractions 20 minutes after injection. Placental transfer is rapid, and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has been detected in newborns at delivery after intravenous administration of GHB to mothers.
Subsequent effects of sodium oxybate on later growth, development, and maturation in humans are unknown. Data Animal Data Oral administration of sodium oxybate to pregnant rats (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) or rabbits (0, 300, 600, or 1,200 mg/kg/day) throughout organogenesis produced no clear evidence of developmental toxicity. The highest doses of sodium oxybate tested in rats and rabbits were approximately 1 and 3 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 9 g per night on a body surface area (mg/m 2 ) basis.
Additionally, oral administration of sodium oxybate (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in increased stillbirths and decreased offspring postnatal viability and body weight gain at the highest dose tested. The no-effect dose for pre- and post-natal developmental toxicity in rats is less than the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary GHB is excreted in human milk after oral administration of sodium oxybate. There is insufficient information on the risk to a breastfed infant, and there is insufficient information on milk production in nursing mothers. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for XYWAV and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from XYWAV or from the underlying maternal condition.
8.4Pediatric Use Narcolepsy The safety and effectiveness of XYWAV for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy have been established. XYWAV has not been studied in a pediatric clinical trial. Use of XYWAV in pediatric patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy is supported by evidence from an adequate and well-controlled study of sodium oxybate in pediatric patients 7 to 17 years of age, a study in adults showing a treatment effect of XYWAV similar to that observed with sodium oxybate, pharmacokinetic data of sodium oxybate from adult and pediatric patients, and pharmacokinetic data of XYWAV from healthy adult volunteers [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 )].
In the pediatric clinical trial with sodium oxybate administration in patients with narcolepsy, serious adverse reactions of central sleep apnea and oxygen desaturation documented by polysomnography evaluation; depression; suicidal ideation; neurop… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of XYWAV or sodium oxybate in pregnant women. Oral administration of sodium oxybate to pregnant rats (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) or rabbits (0, 300, 600, or 1,200 mg/kg/day) throughout organogenesis produced no clear evidence of developmental toxicity; however, oral administration to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in increased stillbirths and decreased offspring postnatal viability and growth, at a clinically relevant dose [see Data] .
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Clinical Considerations Labor or Delivery XYWAV has not been studied in labor or delivery.
In obstetric anesthesia using an injectable formulation of sodium oxybate, newborns had stable cardiovascular and respiratory measures but were very sleepy, causing a slight decrease in Apgar scores. There was a fall in the rate of uterine contractions 20 minutes after injection. Placental transfer is rapid, and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has been detected in newborns at delivery after intravenous administration of GHB to mothers.
Subsequent effects of sodium oxybate on later growth, development, and maturation in humans are unknown. Data Animal Data Oral administration of sodium oxybate to pregnant rats (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) or rabbits (0, 300, 600, or 1,200 mg/kg/day) throughout organogenesis produced no clear evidence of developmental toxicity. The highest doses of sodium oxybate tested in rats and rabbits were approximately 1 and 3 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 9 g per night on a body surface area (mg/m 2 ) basis.
Additionally, oral administration of sodium oxybate (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in increased stillbirths and decreased offspring postnatal viability and body weight gain at the highest dose tested. The no-effect dose for pre- and post-natal developmental toxicity in rats is less than the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use Narcolepsy The safety and effectiveness of XYWAV for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy have been established. XYWAV has not been studied in a pediatric clinical trial. Use of XYWAV in pediatric patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy is supported by evidence from an adequate and well-controlled study of sodium oxybate in pediatric patients 7 to 17 years of age, a study in adults showing a treatment effect of XYWAV similar to that observed with sodium oxybate, pharmacokinetic data of sodium oxybate from adult and pediatric patients, and pharmacokinetic data of XYWAV from healthy adult volunteers [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 )].
In the pediatric clinical trial with sodium oxybate administration in patients with narcolepsy, serious adverse reactions of central sleep apnea and oxygen desaturation documented by polysomnography evaluation; depression; suicidal ideation; neuropsychiatric reactions including acute psychosis, confusion, and anxiety; and parasomnias, including sleepwalking, have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 , 5.5 , 5.6 , 5.7 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Safety and effectiveness of XYWAV for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients below the age of 7 years have not been established.
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Safety and effectiveness of XYWAV for the treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia in pediatric patients have not been established. Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data In a study in which sodium oxybate (0, 100, 300, or 900 mg/kg/day) was orally administered to rats during the juvenile period of development (postnatal days 21 through 90), mortality was observed at the two highest doses tested. Deaths occurred during the first week of dosing and were associated with clinical signs (including decreased activity and respiratory rate) consistent with the pharmacological effects of the drug.
Reduced body weight gain in males and females and delayed sexual maturation in males were observed at the highest dose tested. The no-effect dose for adverse effects in juvenile rats is associated with plasma exposures (AUC) less than that at the maximum recommended human dose (9 g/night).
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of XYWAV or Xyrem in patients with narcolepsy or IH did not include sufficient numbers of subjects age 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In clinical studies of sodium oxybate in another population, 39 (5%) of 874 patients were 65 years or older. Discontinuations of treatment due to adverse reactions were increased in the elderly compared to younger adults (21% vs.
19%). Frequency of headaches was markedly increased in the elderly (39% vs. 19%).
The most common adverse reactions were similar in both age categories. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE
10.1Human Experience Information regarding overdose with XYWAV is derived largely from reports in the medical literature that describe symptoms and signs in individuals who have ingested GHB illicitly. In these circumstances the co-ingestion of other drugs and alcohol was common, and may have influenced the presentation and severity of clinical manifestations of overdose. In adult clinical trials with Xyrem (same active moiety as XYWAV), two cases of overdose were reported.
In the first case, an estimated dose of 150 g, more than 15 times the maximum recommended dose, caused a patient to be unresponsive with brief periods of apnea and to be incontinent of urine and feces. This individual recovered without sequelae. In the second case, death was reported following a multiple drug overdose consisting of Xyrem and numerous other drugs.
No cases of overdose (greater than 9 g) with XYWAV were reported in the XYWAV clinical trials.
10.2Signs and Symptoms Information about signs and symptoms associated with overdosage with XYWAV derives from reports of illicit use of GHB. Patient presentation following overdose is influenced by the dose ingested, the time since ingestion, the co-ingestion of other drugs and alcohol, and the fed or fasted state. Patients have exhibited varying degrees of depressed consciousness that may fluctuate rapidly between a confusional, agitated combative state with ataxia and coma.
Emesis (even when obtunded), diaphoresis, headache, and impaired psychomotor skills have been observed. No typical pupillary changes have been described to assist in diagnosis; pupillary reactivity to light is maintained. Blurred vision has been reported.
An increasing depth of coma and acidosis have been observed at higher doses. Myoclonus and tonic-clonic seizures have been reported. Respiration may be unaffected or compromised in rate and depth.
Cheyne-Stokes respiration and apnea have been observed. Bradycardia and hypothermia may accompany unconsciousness, as well as muscular hypotonia, but tendon reflexes remain intact.
10.3Recommended Treatment of Overdose General symptomatic and supportive care should be instituted immediately, and gastric decontamination may be considered if co-ingestants are suspected. Because emesis may occur in the presence of obtundation, appropriate posture (left lateral recumbent position) and protection of the airway by intubation may be warranted. Although the gag reflex may be absent in deeply comatose patients, even unconscious patients may become combative to intubation, and rapid-sequence induction (without the use of sedative) should be considered.
Vital signs and consciousness should be closely monitored. The bradycardia reported with GHB overdose has been responsive to atropine intravenous administration. No reversal of the central depressant effects of XYWAV can be expected from naloxone or flumazenil administration.
The use of hemodialysis and other forms of extracorporeal drug removal have not been studied in GHB overdose, but have been reported in cases of acidosis associated with GHB ingestions of 125 g or greater; however, due to the rapid metabolism of oxybate, these measures may not be warranted.
10.4Poison Control Center As with the management of all cases of drug overdosage, the possibility of multiple drug ingestion should be considered. The healthcare provider is encouraged to collect urine and blood samples for routine toxicologic screening, and to consult with a regional poison control center (1-800-222-1222) for current treatment recommendations.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action XYWAV is a CNS depressant. The exact mechanism of action of XYWAV in the treatment of narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia is unknown. XYWAV is a mixture of calcium oxybate, magnesium oxybate, potassium oxybate, and sodium oxybate (gamma-hydroxybutyrate).
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is an endogenous compound and metabolite of the neurotransmitter GABA. It is hypothesized that the therapeutic effects of XYWAV are mediated through GABA B actions during sleep at noradrenergic and dopaminergic neurons, as well as at thalamocortical neurons.
12.3Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics of GHB are nonlinear and are similar following single or repeat dosing. The pharmacokinetics of oxybate following administration of XYWAV are similar between healthy subjects and patients with narcolepsy or patients with idiopathic hypersomnia. Absorption Following oral administration of XYWAV, the average time to peak plasma concentration (T max ) was about 1.3 hours in healthy adults in the fasted state.
Following oral administration of XYWAV, the plasma levels of GHB increased more than dose‑proportionally, with C max increasing approximately 2 ‐ fold and AUC increasing 2.9-fold as the dose was doubled from 2.25 g to 4.5 g. Effect of Food Administration of XYWAV immediately after a high-fat meal resulted in a mean reduction in C max of GHB by 33%, and mean reduction in systemic exposure (AUC) by 16% [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . Distribution GHB has an apparent volume of distribution averaging 190 mL/kg to 384 mL/kg.
At GHB concentrations ranging from 3 mcg/mL to 300 mcg/mL. Less than 1% is bound to plasma proteins. Elimination Metabolism Animal studies indicate that metabolism is the major elimination pathway for GHB, producing carbon dioxide and water via the tricarboxylic acid (Krebs) cycle and secondarily by beta-oxidation.
The primary pathway involves a cytosolic NADP + -linked enzyme, GHB dehydrogenase, that catalyzes the conversion of GHB to succinic semialdehyde, which is then biotransformed to succinic acid by the enzyme succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase. Succinic acid enters the Krebs cycle where it is metabolized to carbon dioxide and water. A second mitochondrial oxidoreductase enzyme, a transhydrogenase, also catalyzes the conversion to succinic semialdehyde in the presence of α-ketoglutarate.
An alternate pathway of biotransformation involves β-oxidation via 3,4-dihydroxybutyrate to carbon dioxide and water. No active metabolites have been identified. Excretion The clearance of GHB is almost entirely by biotransformation to carbon dioxide, which is then eliminated by expiration.
On average, less than 5% of unchanged drug appears in human urine within 6 to 8 hours after dosing. Fecal excretion is negligible. GHB has a mean terminal elimination half-life of 0.66 hours.
Specific Populations Geriatric Patients There is limited experience with sodium oxybate and no experience with XYWAV in the elderly. Results from a pharmacokinetic study (n=20) in another studied population indicate that the pharmacokinetic characteristics of GHB are consistent among younger (ages 48 to 64 years) and older (ages 65 to 75 years) adults. Pediatric Patients The pharmacokinetics of XYWAV has not been directly evaluated in pediatric patients.
The pharmacokinetics of sodium oxybate was evaluated in pediatric patients aged 7 to 17 years and demonstrated similar PK properties as adults. A population pharmacokinetic model was developed with sodium oxybate data from pediatric and adult patients and healthy volunteers and with XYWAV data from healthy adult volunteers. The population PK model analyses demonstrate that body weight is the major intrinsic factor affecting GHB pharmacokinetics following sodium oxybate or XYWAV dosing.
Additionally, XYWAV has similar PK characteristics (more than dose proportionality) as sodium oxybate in pediatric patients, supporting the same dose regimen as sodium oxybate and… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action XYWAV is a CNS depressant. The exact mechanism of action of XYWAV in the treatment of narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia is unknown. XYWAV is a mixture of calcium oxybate, magnesium oxybate, potassium oxybate, and sodium oxybate (gamma-hydroxybutyrate).
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is an endogenous compound and metabolite of the neurotransmitter GABA. It is hypothesized that the therapeutic effects of XYWAV are mediated through GABA B actions during sleep at noradrenergic and dopaminergic neurons, as well as at thalamocortical neurons.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
16.1How Supplied XYWAV is a clear to slightly opalescent oral solution. Each prescription includes at least one bottle of XYWAV with attached press in bottle adaptor, an oral measuring device (plastic syringe), and a Medication Guide. The pharmacy provides two empty containers with child-resistant caps with each XYWAV shipment.
Each amber bottle contains XYWAV oral solution at a concentration of 0.5 g/mL and has a child-resistant cap. One 180 mL bottle: NDC 68727-150-01
16.2Storage Keep out of reach of children. XYWAV should be stored between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature). Dispense in tight containers. Solutions prepared following dilution should be consumed within 24 hours.
16.3Handling and Disposal XYWAV is a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. XYWAV should be handled according to state and federal regulations. It is safe to dispose of XYWAV down the sanitary sewer.
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION XYWAV oral solution contains oxybate, a CNS depressant. The chemical name of oxybate is gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). XYWAV contains a mixture of calcium oxybate, magnesium oxybate, potassium oxybate, and sodium oxybate equivalent to 0.5 g/mL, which corresponds to 0.413 g/mL oxybate.
Each mL of XYWAV contains: 0.234 g calcium oxybate, Ca(C 4 H 7 O 3 ) 2 ; 0.096 g magnesium oxybate, Mg(C 4 H 7 O 3 ) 2 ; 0.13 g potassium oxybate, K(C 4 H 7 O 3 ); and 0.04 g sodium oxybate, Na(C 4 H 7 O 3 ) in dissociated form in the solution. The molecular weights of each are as follows: calcium oxybate is 246.3, magnesium oxybate is 230.5, potassium oxybate is 142.2, and sodium oxybate is 126.1. The chemical structure is: y =1 for Na + and K + ; y =2 for Mg 2+ and Ca 2+ The inactive ingredients are purified water and sucralose.
XYWAV contains no ingredient made from a gluten‑containing grain (wheat, barley, or rye). chemical structure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient and/or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use). Central Nervous System Depression Inform patients and/or caregivers that XYWAV can cause central nervous system depression, including respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, syncope, and death. Instruct patients not to engage in activities requiring mental alertness or motor coordination, including operating hazardous machinery, for at least 6 hours after taking XYWAV.
Instruct patients and/or their caregivers to inform their healthcare providers of all the medications they take [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Abuse and Misuse Inform patients and/or caregivers that the active ingredient of XYWAV is gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), which is associated with serious adverse reactions with illicit use and abuse [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. XYWAV and XYREM REMS XYWAV is available only through a restricted program called the XYWAV and XYREM REMS [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )].
Inform the patient and/or caregiver of the following notable requirements: • XYWAV is dispensed only by the central pharmacy • XYWAV will be dispensed and shipped only to patients enrolled in the XYWAV and XYREM REMS XYWAV is available only from the central pharmacy participating in the program. Therefore, provide patients and/or caregivers with the telephone number and website for information on how to obtain the product. Alcohol or Sedative Hypnotics Advise patients and/or caregivers that alcohol and other sedative hypnotics should not be taken with XYWAV [see Contraindications ( 4 )] .
Sedation Inform patients and/or caregivers that the patient is likely to fall asleep quickly after taking XYWAV (often within 5 and usually within 15 minutes), but the time it takes to fall asleep can vary from night to night. The sudden onset of sleep, including in a standing position or while rising from bed, has led to falls complicated by injuries, in some cases requiring hospitalization [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Instruct patients and/or caregivers that the patient should remain in bed following ingestion of each dose.
Instruct patients and/or caregivers that the patient should not take a subsequent nightly dose until at least 2.5 to 4 hours after the previous dose [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . Administration Instructions Inform patients to administer XYWAV at least 2 hours after eating. Inform patients and/or caregivers of patients taking XYWAV twice nightly, that the total nightly dosage of XYWAV is divided into two doses [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] .
Inform patients if their nightly dose requires multiple draws. Instruct patients on how to perform the draws from the bottle. Respiratory Depression and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Inform patients that XYWAV may impair respiratory drive, especially in patients with compromised respiratory function, and may cause apnea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] .
Depression and Suicidality Instruct patients and/or caregivers to contact a healthcare provider immediately if the patient develops depressed mood, markedly diminished interest or pleasure in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, or suicidal ideation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Other Behavioral or Psychiatric Adverse Reactions Inform patients and/or caregivers that XYWAV can cause behavioral or psychiatric adverse reactions, including confusion, anxiety, and psychosis.
Instruct them to notify their healthcare provider if any of these types of symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. Sleepwalking Instruct patients and/or caregivers that XYWAV has been associated with sleepwalking and other behaviors during sleep, and to contact their healthcare provider if this… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
💬 Medication Guide ▾
MEDICATION GUIDE XYWAV ® (ZYE wave) (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) oral solution, CIII Read this Medication Guide carefully before you start or your child starts taking XYWAV, and each time you get or your child gets a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your or your child’s medical condition or treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about XYWAV? • XYWAV is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. Taking XYWAV with other CNS depressants, such as medicines used to make you or your child fall asleep, including opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, sedating antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedating anti-epileptic medicines, general anesthetics, muscle relaxants, alcohol, or street drugs, may cause serious medical problems, including: o trouble breathing (respiratory depression) o low blood pressure (hypotension) o changes in alertness (drowsiness) o fainting (syncope) o death Ask your doctor if you are not sure if you are, or your child is, taking a medicine listed above. • XYWAV is a federal controlled substance (CIII).
The active ingredient of XYWAV is a form of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) that is also a federal controlled substance (CI). Abuse of illegal GHB, either alone or with other CNS depressants, may cause serious medical problems, including: o seizure o trouble breathing (respiratory depression) o changes in alertness (drowsiness) o coma o death Call your doctor right away if you have or your child has any of these serious side effects. • Anyone who takes XYWAV should not do anything that requires them to be fully awake or is dangerous, including driving a car, using heavy machinery, or flying an airplane, for at least 6 hours after taking XYWAV.
Those activities should not be done until you know how XYWAV affects you or your child. • Keep XYWAV in a safe place to prevent abuse and misuse. Selling or giving away XYWAV may harm others and is against the law. Tell your doctor if you have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs. • Because of the risk of CNS depression, abuse, and misuse, XYWAV is available only by prescription, and filled through the central pharmacy in the XYWAV and XYREM REMS.
You or your child must be enrolled in the XYWAV and XYREM REMS to receive XYWAV. For information on how to receive XYWAV, visit www.XYWAVXYREMREMS.com . Before you receive or your child receives XYWAV, your doctor or pharmacist will make sure that you understand how to take XYWAV safely and effectively.
If you have any questions about XYWAV, ask your doctor or call the XYWAV and XYREM REMS at 1-866-997-3688. What is XYWAV? XYWAV is a prescription medicine used to treat: • the following symptoms in people 7 years of age or older with narcolepsy: o sudden onset of weak or paralyzed muscles (cataplexy), or o excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) • idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) in adults It is not known if XYWAV is safe and effective in children less than 7 years of age with narcolepsy.
It is not known if XYWAV is safe and effective in children with IH. Do not take XYWAV if you or your child: • takes other sleep medicines or sedatives (medicines that cause sleepiness) • drinks alcohol • has a rare problem called succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency Before taking XYWAV, tell your doctor about all medical conditions, including if you or your child: • have a history of drug abuse. • have short periods of not breathing while sleeping (sleep apnea). • has trouble breathing or has lung problems.
You or your child may have a higher chance of having serious breathing problems when taking XYWAV. • have or had depression or has tried to harm yourself or themselves. You or your child should be watched carefully for new symptoms of depression. • has or had behavior or other psychiatric problems such as: o anxiety o feeling more suspicious (paranoia) o acting aggressive o seeing or… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧬 Pharmacokinetics ▾
12.3Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics of GHB are nonlinear and are similar following single or repeat dosing. The pharmacokinetics of oxybate following administration of XYWAV are similar between healthy subjects and patients with narcolepsy or patients with idiopathic hypersomnia. Absorption Following oral administration of XYWAV, the average time to peak plasma concentration (T max ) was about 1.3 hours in healthy adults in the fasted state.
Following oral administration of XYWAV, the plasma levels of GHB increased more than dose‑proportionally, with C max increasing approximately 2 ‐ fold and AUC increasing 2.9-fold as the dose was doubled from 2.25 g to 4.5 g. Effect of Food Administration of XYWAV immediately after a high-fat meal resulted in a mean reduction in C max of GHB by 33%, and mean reduction in systemic exposure (AUC) by 16% [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . Distribution GHB has an apparent volume of distribution averaging 190 mL/kg to 384 mL/kg.
At GHB concentrations ranging from 3 mcg/mL to 300 mcg/mL. Less than 1% is bound to plasma proteins. Elimination Metabolism Animal studies indicate that metabolism is the major elimination pathway for GHB, producing carbon dioxide and water via the tricarboxylic acid (Krebs) cycle and secondarily by beta-oxidation.
The primary pathway involves a cytosolic NADP + -linked enzyme, GHB dehydrogenase, that catalyzes the conversion of GHB to succinic semialdehyde, which is then biotransformed to succinic acid by the enzyme succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase. Succinic acid enters the Krebs cycle where it is metabolized to carbon dioxide and water. A second mitochondrial oxidoreductase enzyme, a transhydrogenase, also catalyzes the conversion to succinic semialdehyde in the presence of α-ketoglutarate.
An alternate pathway of biotransformation involves β-oxidation via 3,4-dihydroxybutyrate to carbon dioxide and water. No active metabolites have been identified. Excretion The clearance of GHB is almost entirely by biotransformation to carbon dioxide, which is then eliminated by expiration.
On average, less than 5% of unchanged drug appears in human urine within 6 to 8 hours after dosing. Fecal excretion is negligible. GHB has a mean terminal elimination half-life of 0.66 hours.
Specific Populations Geriatric Patients There is limited experience with sodium oxybate and no experience with XYWAV in the elderly. Results from a pharmacokinetic study (n=20) in another studied population indicate that the pharmacokinetic characteristics of GHB are consistent among younger (ages 48 to 64 years) and older (ages 65 to 75 years) adults. Pediatric Patients The pharmacokinetics of XYWAV has not been directly evaluated in pediatric patients.
The pharmacokinetics of sodium oxybate was evaluated in pediatric patients aged 7 to 17 years and demonstrated similar PK properties as adults. A population pharmacokinetic model was developed with sodium oxybate data from pediatric and adult patients and healthy volunteers and with XYWAV data from healthy adult volunteers. The population PK model analyses demonstrate that body weight is the major intrinsic factor affecting GHB pharmacokinetics following sodium oxybate or XYWAV dosing.
Additionally, XYWAV has similar PK characteristics (more than dose proportionality) as sodium oxybate in pediatric patients, supporting the same dose regimen as sodium oxybate and 1-to-1 dose switch from sodium oxybate to XYWAV in pediatric patients. Male and Female Patients In a study of 18 female and 18 male healthy adult volunteers, no gender differences were detected in the pharmacokinetics of GHB following a single Xyrem oral dose of 4.5 g. Racial or Ethnic Groups There are insufficient data to evaluate any pharmacokinetic differences among races.
Patients with Renal Impairment No pharmacokinetic study in patients with renal impairment has been conducted. Patients with Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of GHB in 16 cirrhotic patients, half without ascit… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🔬 Clinical Studies ▾
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1Cataplexy and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) in Adult Narcolepsy Efficacy of XYWAV for the treatment of cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy was established in a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled, randomized‑withdrawal study (Study 1; NCT03030599). This study had two parts, consisting of the main study, followed by an optional 24-week open‑label extension (OLE). The main study consisted of a 12‑week open-label optimized treatment and titration period (OL OTTP), followed by a 2-week stable-dose period (SDP), and finally a 2‑week double-blind randomized-withdrawal period (DB RWP).
Study 1 enrolled 201 patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy, 18 to 70 years of age, with a baseline history of at least 14 cataplexy attacks in a typical 2-week period prior to any treatment for narcolepsy symptoms. Of the 201 patients, 134 were randomized 1:1 to continue treatment with XYWAV or to placebo in the 2‑week DB RWP. In the safety population, overall, the median age was 36.0 years (range: 18 to 70).
The majority of subjects were female (61%), and most were white (88%) and not Hispanic or Latino (84%). Patients entering the study were taking a stable dosage of 1) Xyrem only, 2) Xyrem + another anticataplectic, 3) a non-Xyrem anticataplectic, or 4) were cataplexy‑treatment naïve. Patients taking Xyrem at study entry were switched (at a gram for gram dose) from Xyrem to XYWAV for a minimum of 2 weeks and titrated, if needed, to a stable, tolerable, and effective dosage over 8 weeks.
Most patients who switched from Xyrem to XYWAV (41/59; 69%) had no change in dosage from study entry to the stable dose period; 27% (16/59) had an increase in dosage, and 3% (2/59) had a decrease in dosage. Among patients whose dosage was changed, most changes were within one titration step (≤1.5 g). Patients not taking Xyrem at study entry were initiated at 4.5 g/night of XYWAV and titrated at a rate of 1 or 1.5 g/night/week to a tolerable dose of XYWAV.
Patients taking an anticataplectic other than Xyrem were tapered off the non-Xyrem anticataplectic over 2 to 8 weeks. All patients continued to receive XYWAV only, for the treatment of cataplexy during the last 2 weeks of the OL OTTP. CNS stimulants were allowed at entry, and approximately 59% of patients continued taking a stable dose of stimulant throughout the SDP and DB RWP.
The total nightly dose of XYWAV was administered in two equally divided doses in 90% (62/69) of patients. Unequal doses were administered in 10% (7/69) of patients treated with XYWAV. The primary efficacy endpoint was the change in frequency of cataplexy attacks from the 2 weeks of the SDP to the 2 weeks of the DB RWP.
The key secondary endpoint was the change in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score, as a measure of reduction in EDS from the end of the SDP to the end of the DB RWP. Patients taking stable doses of XYWAV who discontinued XYWAV treatment and were randomized to placebo during the DB RWP experienced a significant worsening in the average weekly number of cataplexy attacks and in ESS score, compared with patients randomized to continue treatment with XYWAV (see Table 6). Table 6: Mean and Median Number of Weekly Cataplexy Attacks and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) DB RWP=Double‑blind Randomized-withdrawal Period; SD=standard deviation Average Weekly Number of Cataplexy Attacks ESS SCORE Placebo (N=65) XYWAV (N=69) Placebo (N=65) XYWAV (N=69) Baseline (2 Weeks of the Stable Dose Period) Mean (SD) 7.2 (14.4) 8.9 (16.8) 12.6 (5.5) 13.6 (5.3) Median 1.0 1.1 13.0
14.0Change from Baseline (2 Weeks of the Stable Dose Period) to the 2 Weeks of the DB RWP Change from End of Stable Dose Period to End of DB RWP Mean (SD) 11.5 (24.8) 0.1 (5.8) 3.0 (4.7) 0.0 (2.9) Median 2.4 0.0 2.0 0.0 p-value <0.0001 <0.0001
14.2Cataplexy and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Pediatric Narcolepsy The effectiveness of XYWAV in pediatric patients is based upon a clinical study in patient… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🔒 Drug Abuse and Dependence ▾
9 DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
9.1Controlled Substance XYWAV is a Schedule III controlled substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Non-medical use of XYWAV could lead to penalties assessed under the higher Schedule I controls.
9.2Abuse The active moiety of XYWAV, oxybate, produces dose-dependent central nervous system effects, including hypnotic and positive subjective reinforcing effects. The onset of effect is rapid, enhancing its potential for abuse or misuse. Drug abuse is the intentional non-therapeutic use of a drug product or substance, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects .
Misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. Drug misuse and abuse may occur with or without progression to addiction. Drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence.
The rapid onset of sedation, coupled with the amnestic features of GHB, particularly when combined with alcohol, has proven to be dangerous for the voluntary and involuntary user (e.g., assault victim). Illicit GHB is abused in social settings primarily by young adults. Some of the doses estimated to be abused are in a similar dosage range to that used for treatment of patients with cataplexy.
GHB has some commonalities with ethanol over a limited dose range, and some cross tolerance with ethanol has been reported as well. Cases of severe dependence and craving for GHB have been reported when the drug is taken around the clock. Patterns of abuse indicative of dependence include: 1) the use of increasingly large doses, 2) increased frequency of use, and 3) continued use despite adverse consequences.
Because illicit use and abuse of GHB have been reported, physicians should carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of GHB (e.g., increase in size or frequency of dosing, drug-seeking behavior, feigned cataplexy). Dispose of XYWAV according to state and federal regulations. It is safe to dispose of XYWAV down the sanitary sewer.
9.3Dependence Dependence Physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. There have been case reports of withdrawal, ranging from mild to severe, following discontinuation of illicit use of GHB at frequent repeated doses (18 g to 250 g per day) in excess of the recommended dosage range. Signs and symptoms of GHB withdrawal following abrupt discontinuation included insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, psychosis, lethargy, nausea, tremor, sweating, muscle cramps, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, rebound fatigue and sleepiness, confusion, and, particularly in the case of severe withdrawal, visual hallucinations, agitation, and delirium.
These symptoms generally abated in 3 to 14 days. In cases of severe withdrawal, hospitalization may be required. In the clinical trial experience with Xyrem in narcolepsy/cataplexy patients at recommended doses, two patients reported anxiety and one reported insomnia following abrupt discontinuation at the termination of the clinical trial; in the two patients with anxiety, the frequency of cataplexy had increased markedly at the same time.
In the XYWAV clinical trial in adult narcolepsy/cataplexy patients at recommended doses, one patient reported insomnia following abrupt discontinuation of XYWAV. In the XYWAV clinical trial in adult idiopathic hypersomnia patients at recommended doses, six pati… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
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9.1Controlled Substance XYWAV is a Schedule III controlled substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Non-medical use of XYWAV could lead to penalties assessed under the higher Schedule I controls.
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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Administration of sodium oxybate to rats at oral doses of up to 1,000 mg/kg/day for 83 (males) or 104 (females) weeks resulted in no increase in tumors. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the highest dose tested was 2 times that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 9 g per night. The results of 2-year carcinogenicity studies in mouse and rat with gamma-butyrolactone, a compound that is metabolized to oxybate in vivo , showed no clear evidence of carcinogenic activity.
The plasma AUCs of oxybate achieved at the highest doses tested in these studies were less than that in humans at the MRHD. Mutagenesis Sodium oxybate was negative in the in vitro bacterial gene mutation assay, an in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in mammalian cells, and in an in vivo rat micronucleus assay. Impairment of Fertility Oral administration of sodium oxybate (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) to male and female rats prior to and throughout mating and continuing in females through early gestation resulted in no adverse effects on fertility.
The highest dose tested is approximately equal to the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis.
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13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Administration of sodium oxybate to rats at oral doses of up to 1,000 mg/kg/day for 83 (males) or 104 (females) weeks resulted in no increase in tumors. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the highest dose tested was 2 times that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 9 g per night. The results of 2-year carcinogenicity studies in mouse and rat with gamma-butyrolactone, a compound that is metabolized to oxybate in vivo , showed no clear evidence of carcinogenic activity.
The plasma AUCs of oxybate achieved at the highest doses tested in these studies were less than that in humans at the MRHD. Mutagenesis Sodium oxybate was negative in the in vitro bacterial gene mutation assay, an in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in mammalian cells, and in an in vivo rat micronucleus assay. Impairment of Fertility Oral administration of sodium oxybate (0, 150, 350, or 1,000 mg/kg/day) to male and female rats prior to and throughout mating and continuing in females through early gestation resulted in no adverse effects on fertility.
The highest dose tested is approximately equal to the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE XYWAV ® (ZYE wave) (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) oral solution, CIII This Instructions for Use contains information on how to take XYWAV. Read this Instructions for Use carefully before you (or your child) start taking XYWAV and each time you (or your child) get a refill. There may be new information.
This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your (or your child’s) medical condition or treatment. Important Information: • Your doctor and pharmacist will provide instructions to take XYWAV 2 times a night or 1 time a night. o For 2 times a night, you will need to split your (or your child’s) prescribed XYWAV dose into 2 separate pharmacy containers for mixing. o For 1 time a night, you will use the dosing syringe to draw up your prescribed XYWAV dose and empty the dose into 1 pharmacy container for mixing.
You will only need 1 pharmacy container to prepare your dose. • You (or your child) should take XYWAV while in bed. Lie down immediately after taking XYWAV and remain in bed afterwards. • You will need to mix XYWAV with water before you take or give your child the dose. • Safely store the prepared XYWAV doses and take within 24 hours after mixing. If the prepared dose was not taken within this time, throw the mixture away.
See “Throwing away (disposing of) XYWAV” section below for instructions about how to safely throw away XYWAV. • The pharmacy container(s) may be rinsed out with water and emptied into the sink drain. Supplies you will need for mixing and taking (or giving your child) XYWAV. See Figure A: • Bottle of XYWAV medicine • Dosing syringe for measuring and dispensing the XYWAV dose • Measuring cup that is able to measure about ¼ cup of water (not provided with the XYWAV shipment) • 1 or 2 empty pharmacy containers with child-resistant caps for mixing, storing, and taking the XYWAV doses • Alarm clock if you take XYWAV 2 times a night (not pictured) • Medication Guide Note: If you or your child are prescribed XYWAV 2 times a night, see the instructions for 2 times a night dosing.
If you are prescribed XYWAV 1 time a night, see the instructions for 1 time a night dosing. 2 times a night dosing Step 1. Setup • Take the XYWAV bottle, syringe, and pharmacy containers out of the shipping box. • Take the syringe out of the plastic wrapper.
Use only the syringe provided with the XYWAV prescription. • Fill a measuring cup (not provided) with about ¼ cup of water available for mixing your (or your child’s) dose. • Make sure the pharmacy containers are empty. • Open both pharmacy containers by holding the tab under the cap and turning counterclockwise (to the left). See Figure B Figure B • Remove the tamper evident band by pulling at the perforations and then remove the child-resistant bottle cap from the XYWAV bottle by pushing down while turning the cap counterclockwise.
See Figure C Figure C Step 2. Prepare the first XYWAV dose (prepare before bedtime) Place the XYWAV bottle on a hard, flat surface and grip the bottle with one hand. Firmly press the syringe into the center opening of the bottle with the other hand.
See Figure D Figure D Pull back on the plunger until the medicine flows into the syringe and the liquid level is lined up with the marking on the syringe that matches your or your child’s dose. See Figure E Figure E Note: The XYWAV medicine will not flow into the syringe unless you keep the bottle upright. Figure F shows an example of drawing up a 2.25 g dose of XYWAV.
Figure G shows an example if an air space forms when drawing up the medicine. Note: If an air space forms between the plunger and the liquid when drawing up the medicine, line up the liquid level with the marking on the syringe that matches your (or your child’s) dose. See Figure G Figure F Figure G • After you draw up the first divided dose, remove the syringe from the opening of the XYWAV bottle. • Empty all of the medicine from the syringe into one of the provided empty ph… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
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