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MYALEPT (BLA-125390)

(METRELEPTIN)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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02/28/2022 (SUPPL-24)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

6.3 Postmarketing Experience

Addition of the following to the bulleted line listing:

  • Injection site reaction, including inflammation and hyperpigmentation

05/15/2020 (SUPPL-16)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

8 Use in Specific Populations

Lactation

(PLLR conversion. Please refer to label for complete information.)

Pregnancy

(PLLR conversion. Please refer to label for complete information.)

12/13/2019 (SUPPL-17)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

6.3 Postmarketing Experience

(new subsection added)

The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of MYALEPT. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

  • Incorrect dose administered, accidental overdose

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

(additions underlined)

Instructions

  • Advise patients on appropriate syringe for administration, dosing regimen, injection technique, and the importance of proper storage of MYALEPT. Care should be taken to avoid intramuscular injection, especially in patients with minimal subcutaneous adipose tissue.