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MYCAPSSA (NDA-208232)

(OCTREOTIDE ACETATE)

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

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07/11/2024 (SUPPL-6)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.5 Steatorrhea and Malabsorption of Dietary Fats

New subsection added:

New onset steatorrhea, stool discoloration and loose stools have been reported in patients receiving somatostatin analogs, including octreotide. Somatostatin analogs reversibly inhibit secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile acids, which may result in malabsorption of dietary fats and subsequent symptoms of steatorrhea, loose stools, abdominal bloating, and weight loss. If new occurrence or worsening of these symptoms are reported in patients receiving MYCAPSSA, evaluate patients for potential pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and manage accordingly.

6 Adverse Reactions

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  • Steatorrhea and Malabsorption of Dieatary Fats [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]

  • Changes in Vitamin B12 Levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]

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

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

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Steatorrhea and Malabsorption of Dietary Fats

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they experience new or worsening symptoms of steatorrhea, stool discoloration, loose stools, abdominal bloating, weight loss [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

Changes in Vitamin B12 Levels

Inform patients that Vitamin B12 levels may be monitored during the treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].

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MEDICATION GUIDE

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What are the possible side effects of MYCAPSSA?

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  • fatty stool. MYCAPSSA may cause your body to have issues with absorbing dietary fats. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening symptoms including fatty stools, changes in the color of your stools, loose stools, stomach (abdominal) bloating or weight loss.

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