Macrilen

MACRILEN is indicated for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). MACRILEN is a growth hormone (GH) secretagogue receptor agonist indicated for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency ( 1 ). Limitations of Use : The safety and diagnostic performance has not been established for subjects with BMI > 40kg/m 2 ( 1 ). Limitations of Use The safety and diagnostic performance of MACRILEN have not been established for subjects with a body mass index (BMI) > 40 kg/m 2 .

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• QT Prolongation: QT prolongation can lead to development of torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Avoid the concomitant use of MACRILEN with drugs that are known to prolong QT interval ( 5.1 , 7.1 ).
• Potential for False Positive Test Results with Use of Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Discontinue and washout strong CYP3A4 inducers before testing ( 5.2 , 7.2 ).
• Potential for False Negative Test Results in Recent Onset Hypothalamic Disease: Consider repeat testing if indicated ( 5.3 ).

5.1QT Prolongation

MACRILEN causes an increase of about 11 msec in the corrected QT (QTc) interval [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . QT prolongation can lead to development of torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia with the risk increasing as the degree of prolongation increases. The concomitant use of MACRILEN with drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval should be avoided [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] .

5.2Potential for False Positive Test Results with Use of Strong CYP3A4 Inducers

Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inducers with MACRILEN can decrease macimorelin plasma levels significantly and thereby lead to a false positive result [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )] . Strong CYP3A4 inducers should be discontinued and enough time should be given to allow washout of CYP3A4 inducers prior to test administration [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )].

5.3Potential for False Negative Test Results in Recent Onset Hypothalamic Disease