TLANDO is indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone: Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired): testicular failure due to conditions such as cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion, orchitis, vanishing testis syndrome, orchiectomy, Klinefelter's syndrome, chemotherapy, or toxic damage from alcohol or heavy metals. These men usually have low serum testosterone concentrations and gonadotropins (follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH)) above the normal range [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )].
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired): gonadotropin or luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) deficiency or pituitary-hypothalamic injury from tumors, trauma, or radiation. These men have low testosterone serum concentrations but have gonadotropins in the normal or low range [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )]. Limitations of Use Safety and efficacy of TLANDO in males less than 18 years old have not been established [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )] .
Safety and efficacy of TLANDO in men with “age-related hypogonadism” (also referred to as “late-onset hypogonadism”) have not been established [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5 )] . TLANDO is an androgen indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone ( 1 ). Limitations of Use Safety and efficacy of TLANDO in males less than 18 years old have not been established ( 1 ).
Safety and efficacy of TLANDO in men with “age-related hypogonadism” have not been established ( 1 ).
Contraindications
TLANDO is contraindicated in: Patients with carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Women who are pregnant. Testosterone can cause virilization of the female fetus when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Known hypersensitivity to testosterone undecanoate or any of TLANDO’s ingredients [see Description ( 11 )].
Carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate ( 4 ) Women who are pregnant. Testosterone may cause fetal harm ( 4 , 5.6 , 8.1 ) Hypersensitivity to TLANDO or any of its ingredients ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
Polycythemia : Monitor hematocrit approximately every 3 months during the first year after beginning TLANDO and then every 6 months thereafter during treatment. Discontinue TLANDO if necessary ( 5.1 ). Venous thromboembolism (VTE) : VTE, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) have been reported in patients using testosterone products. Discontinue TLANDO if VTE is suspected and initiate appropriate workup and management ( 5.2 ).
Worsening of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Potential Risk of Prostate Cancer : Monitor patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH. Evaluate patients for prostate cancer, including monitoring prostate specific antigen (PSA) prior to initiating and during treatment with androgens ( 5.3 ) Blood Pressure Increases: TLANDO can increase blood pressure, which can increase cardiovascular risk over time.
Measure blood pressure periodically. Not recommended for use in men with uncontrolled hypertension ( 5.4 ) Abuse of Testosterone and Monitoring of Serum Testosterone : If testosterone use at doses higher than recommended for the approved indication and in combination with other anabolic androgenic steroids is suspected, check serum testosterone concentration ( 5.5 ). Potential for Adverse Effects on Spermatogenesis : TLANDO may cause azoospermia ( 5.7 , 8.3 ).
Edema : Edema, with or without congestive heart failure (CHF) may occur in patients with preexisting cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease. Discontinue TLANDO and initiate appropriate workup ( 5.9 ). Sleep Apnea: TLANDO may potentiate sleep apnea in those with risk factors ( 5.10 ). Lipid Changes : Testosterone may affect serum lipid profile. Monitor patient lipid concentrations; if necessary, adjust dosage of lipid lowering drug(s) or discontinue TLANDO ( 5.12 ).
Increases in Prolactin : Monitor serum prolactin levels prior to initiation of TLANDO and 3 to 4 months after starting TLANDO. Discontinue TLANDO if serum prolactin levels remain elevated ( 5.15 ).
5.1Polycythemia Increases
in hematocrit levels, reflective of increases in red blood cell mass, may require discontinuation of TLANDO. Check hematocrit prior to initiating TLANDO. Evaluate hematocrit approximately every 3 months during the first year of treatment, and then every 6 months thereafter while the patient is taking TLANDO. If hematocrit becomes elevated, stop TLANDO until hematocrit decreases to an acceptable concentration. If TLANDO is restarted and again causes hematocrit to become elevated, stop TLANDO permanently.
An increase in red blood cell mass may increase the risk of thromboembolic events [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] .
5.2Venous Thromboembolism
There have been post marketing reports of venous thromboembolic events, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients using testosterone replacement products such as TLANDO. In the Testosterone Replacement therapy for Assessment of long-term Vascular Events and efficacy ResponSE in hypogonadal men (TRAVERSE) Study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cardiovascular (CV) outcomes study, compared to placebo, topical testosterone gel was associated with a numerically higher incidence of VTE (1.7% vs 1.2%) which included DVT (0.6% vs 0.5%) and PE events (0.9% vs 0.5%) [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )].
Evaluate patients who report symptoms of pain, edema, warmth, and erythema in the lower extremity for DVT and those who present with acute shortness of breath for PE. If a venous thromboembolic event is suspected, discontinue TLANDO and initiate appropriate workup and management [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] .
5.3 Worsening of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Potential Risk of Prostate Cancer Patients with BPH treated with androgens are at an increased risk for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH. Monitor patients with BPH for worsening signs and symptoms. Patients treated with androgens may be at increased risk for prostate cancer. Evaluate patients for prostate cancer, including measurement of prostate specific antigen (PSA), prior to initiating and during treatment with androgens [see Contraindications ( 4 )] .
5.4Blood Pressure Increases
TLANDO can increase blood pressure. Based on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in Study 18-001, TLANDO increased mean systolic/diastolic BP by 4.3/1.4 mmHg from baseline after 4 months of treatment. In patients with hypertension on antihypertensive therapy, TLANDO increased the mean systolic/diastolic BP by 4.8/1.6 mm Hg from baseline. [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Blood pressure increases can increase cardiovascular (CV) risk over time.
The CV risk associated with topical testosterone gel was evaluated in TRAVERSE, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, CV outcomes study in men with a history of CV disease or multiple CV risk factors. In TRAVERSE, topical testosterone gel increased mean systolic blood pressure by 1.0 mmHg from baseline to 36 months, whereas a mean decrease from baseline of 0.5 mmHg was observed in the placebo group at this timepoint, for a mean between group difference of 1.5 mmHg.
However, the incidences of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction [MI] and non-fatal stroke, were similar between treatment groups (7% for topical testosterone gel vs 7.3% for placebo) [See Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. Monitor BP periodically in men using TLANDO, especially men with hypertension. TLANDO is not recommended for use in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
5.5Abuse of Testosterone and Monitoring of Serum Testosterone Concentrations
Testosterone has been subject to abuse, typically at doses higher than recommended for the approved indication and in combination with other anabolic androgenic steroids. Anabolic androgenic steroid abuse can lead to serious cardiovascular and psychiatric adverse reactions [ see Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9 ) ] . If testosterone abuse is suspected, check serum testosterone concentrations to ensure they are within therapeutic range.
However, testosterone levels may be in the normal or subnormal range in men abusing synthetic testosterone derivatives. Counsel patients concerning the serious adverse reactions associated with abuse of testosterone and anabolic androgenic steroids. Conversely, consider the possibility of testosterone and anabolic androgenic steroid abuse in suspected patients who present with serious cardiovascular or psychiatric adverse events.
5.6Not for Use in Women Due
to lack of controlled studies in women and the potential for virilizing effects, TLANDO is not indicated for use in women [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.2 ) ] .
5.7Potential for Adverse Effects on Spermatogenesis
With large doses of exogenous androgens, including TLANDO, spermatogenesis may be suppressed through feedback inhibition of pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) possibly leading to adverse effects on semen parameters including sperm count [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 ) ] . Patients should be informed of this possible risk when deciding whether to use or to continue to use TLANDO.
5.8Hepatic Adverse Effects
Prolonged use of high doses of orally active 17-alpha-alkyl androgens (e.g., methyltestosterone) has been associated with serious hepatic adverse effects (peliosis hepatis, hepatic neoplasms, cholestatic hepatitis, and jaundice). Peliosis hepatis can be a life-threatening or fatal complication. Long-term therapy with intramuscular testosterone enanthate has produced multiple hepatic adenomas. TLANDO is not a 17 alpha-alkyl androgen and is not known to produce hepatic adverse effects associated with 17-alpha-alkyl androgens.
Nonetheless, patients should be instructed to report any signs or symptoms of hepatic dysfunction (e.g., jaundice). If these occur, promptly discontinue TLANDO while the cause is evaluated.
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Interactions
Insulin: In patients with diabetes, concomitant use with TLANDO may decrease blood glucose and insulin requirements ( 7.1) . Oral Anticoagulants: Concomitant use with TLANDO may cause changes in anticoagulant activity. Monitor International Normalized Ratio and prothrombin time frequently ( 7.2 ). Corticosteroids: Concomitant use with TLANDO may result in increased fluid retention. Use with caution, particularly in patients with cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease ( 7.3 ).
Drugs that May Also Increase Blood Pressure: Concomitant use with TLANDO may lead to additional increases in blood pressure ( 7.4 ).
7.1Insulin Changes
in insulin sensitivity or glycemic control may occur in patients treated with androgens. In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and, therefore, insulin requirements.
7.2Oral Anticoagulants Changes
in anticoagulant activity may be seen with androgens. Frequent monitoring of INR and prothrombin time may be necessary in patients taking anticoagulants, especially at the initiation and termination of androgen therapy.
7.3Corticosteroids
The concurrent use of testosterone with corticosteroids may result in increased fluid retention and should be monitored cautiously, particularly in patients with cardiac, renal or hepatic disease.
7.4 Drugs that May Also Increase Blood Pressure Some prescription drugs and nonprescription analgesic and cold medications can increase blood pressure. Concomitant administration of these medications with TLANDO may lead to additional increases in blood pressure [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] .
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary
TLANDO is contraindicated in pregnant women and not indicated for use in females [ see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Testosterone is teratogenic and may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman based on data from animal studies (see Data ) and its mechanism of action [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 ) ] . Exposure of a female fetus to androgens may result in varying degrees of virilization. In animal developmental studies, exposure to testosterone in utero resulted in hormonal and behavioral changes in offspring and structural impairments of reproductive tissues in female and male offspring.
These studies did not meet current standards for nonclinical development toxicity studies. Data Animal Data In developmental studies conducted in rats, rabbits, pigs, sheep and rhesus monkeys, pregnant animals received intramuscular injection of testosterone during the period of organogenesis. Testosterone treatment at doses that were comparable to those used for testosterone replacement therapy resulted in structural impairments in both female and male offspring.
Structural impairments observed in females included increased anogenital distance, phallus development, empty scrotum, no external vagina, intrauterine growth retardation, reduced ovarian reserve, and increased ovarian follicular recruitment. Structural impairments seen in male offspring included increased testicular weight, larger seminal tubular lumen diameter, and higher frequency of occluded tubule lumen. Increased pituitary weight was seen in both sexes.
Testosterone exposure in utero also resulted in hormonal and behavioral changes in offspring. Hypertension was observed in pregnant females and offspring in rats exposed to doses approximately twice those used for testosterone replacement therapy.
Adverse reactions
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%): increased blood prolactin, hypertension, increased hematocrit, upper respiratory tract infection, weight increased, headache, and musculoskeletal pain ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Verity Pharma at 1-844-837-4891 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Polycythemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Venous Thromboembolism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Worsening of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Potential Risk of Prostate Cancer [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Blood Pressure Increases [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Hepatic Adverse Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Edema [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Sleep Apnea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Gynecomastia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Lipid Changes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] Decreased Thyroxine-binding Globulin [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] Increases in Prolactin [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.15 )]
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. The safety of TLANDO 225 mg twice daily, without dose titration, was evaluated in 233 hypogonadal males during two clinical studies: Study LPCN 1021-18-001 (18-001) and Study LPCN 1021-16-002 (16-002) [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )].
In Study 18-001, an uncontrolled ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) study, 138 hypogonadal males were treated with TLANDO 225 mg twice daily with morning and evening meals for approximately four months. Patients had a median age of 54 years (range 26-75), 79% were White, 18% were Black, and 2% were Asian. In 138 hypogonadal male patients, 70% (n=96) were obese (BMI≥30 kg/m 2 ), 24% (n=33) reported a history of type 2 diabetes, and 48% (n=66) reported a history of hypertension.
Table 1 summarizes adverse reactions ( > 2%) reported in patients receiving TLANDO in Study 18-001. Table 1. Adverse Reactions ≥ 2% in Patients Receiving TLANDO in Study 18-001 Adverse Reaction Overall (N=138) n (%) Hypertension 7 (5.1) Hematocrit increased 6 (4.3) Upper respiratory tract infection 5 (3.6) Four of the 138 patients (2.9%) in Study 18-001 reported adverse reactions that led to premature discontinuation from the study, including dizziness (n=1), weight increased (n=1), insomnia (n=1), and hypertension (n=2).
In Study 16-002, 95 hypogonadal males were treated with TLANDO 225 mg twice daily with morning and evening meals for approximately 24 days. The dose of TLANDO was not titrated. Patients had a median age of 56 years (range 29-74), 81% were White, 16% were Black, 2% were mixed race, and 1% were Asian; 26% were Hispanic. In 95 hypogonadal male patients, 70% (n=66) were obese (BMI≥30 kg/m 2 ), 23% (n=22) reported a history of type 2 diabetes, and 50% (n=47) reported a history of hypertension.
Table 2 summarized adverse reactions ( > 2%) reported during Study 16-002 in patients receiving TLANDO. Table 2. Adverse Reactions ≥2% in Patients Receiving TLANDO in Study 16-002 Adverse Reaction Overall (N=95) n (%) Blood prolactin increased 6 (6.3) Weight increased 2 (2.1) Headache 2 (2.1) Musculoskeletal pain 2 (2.1) One of the 95 patients (1.1%) in the 24-day study reported an adverse reaction (gastric ulcer hemorrhage) that led to premature discontinuation from the study.
Blood Pressure Increases In Study 18-001 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) was conducted in 138 male patients, 126 of whom completed the study. ABPM was conducted at 2 distinct 24-hour time periods: at baseline and following approximately 16 weeks of treatment with TLANDO. A total of 123 patients had acceptable 24-hour ABPM recordings at both time periods. In that group, the mean change in systolic BP from Baseline to End of Study was + 4.3 mmHg (95% CI 2.1, 6.5) and the mean change in diastolic BP was 1.4 mmHg (95% CI 0.5, 2.3).
In patients with a history of hypertension at baseline, the mean ABPM systolic and diastolic blood pressure increased by 4.8 mmHg (95% CI 1.0, 8.5) and 1.6 mmHg (95% CI 0.1, 3.0), respectively (n=60). In patients with no history of hypertension at baseline systolic and diastolic blood pressure increased by 3.9 mmHg (95% CI 0.9, 6.8) and 1.2 mmHg (95% CI -0.1, 2.5), respectively (n =63). 2 patients (1.4 %) in the TLANDO safety set (n=138) either started new antihypertensive medications (n=2) or had their antihypertensive medication regimen adjusted (n=0) during Study 18-001.
Of the 138 patients in Study 18-001 who used TLANDO, 7 patients (5.1%) were reported to have either an adverse reaction of hypertension (7 patients, 5.1%) or increased blood pressure (0 patients, 0.0%). Cardiovascular Outcomes TRAVERSE was a randomized, double-blind, cardiovascular outcomes study to assess the cardiovascular (CV) safety of topical testosterone gel compared to placebo in 5198 hypogonadal men aged 45 to 80 years with a history of CV disease or with multiple CV risk factors.
The primary outcome was the incidence of the composite endpoint of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), consisting of CV death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), and non-fatal stroke. The mean duration of therapy was approximately 22 months. The mean duration of follow-up was 33 months. Approximately 61% of all patients discontinued topical testosterone gel or placebo therapy. The mean patient age (±SD) was 63.3 (7.9) years, with 2452 patients aged 65 years or more (47%), 2847 (about 55%) patients had pre-existing cardiovascular disease, whereas 2357 patients (about 45%) had an elevated cardiovascular risk at baseline, and mean BMI was 35 kg/m 2 .
Approximately 80% of patients were White, 17% were Black, and 3% were of other races or ethnic groups. Approximately 69%, 84%, and 93% had diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension, respectively. The mean serum testosterone concentration at baseline in patients receiving topical testosterone gel was 220.4 ng/dL (n=2596). The mean serum testosterone concentrations at 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 48 months in patients receiving topical testosterone gel were 440.5 ng/dL (n=1683), 420.9 ng/dl (n=1125), 428.7 ng/dL (n=731), and 365.2 ng/dL (n=220), respectively.
For patients treated with topical testosterone gel, the incidence of MACE was 7.0% (n=182 events) and for those receiving placebo, the incidence of MACE was 7.3% (n=190 events). The study demonstrated non-inferiority of topical testosterone gel versus placebo because the upper bound of 95% CI was less than the pre-specified risk margin, of 1.5 for MACE (Hazard Ratio 0.96 [95% CI: 0.78, 1.17]). Additional Adverse Reactions Reported in TRAVERSE Additional adverse reactions reported in TRAVERSE at an incidence rate >2% in either treatment group and greater in topical testosterone gel versus placebo included: nonfatal arrythmias warranting intervention (5.2% vs 3.3%), atrial fibrillation (3.5% vs 2.4%), acute kidney injury (2.3% vs 1.5%) and bone fracture (3.5% vs 2.5%).
For the adverse reaction of bone fracture, each event was adjudicated by clinical review. Increases in Hematocrit Increases in hematocrit were reported in 6 of the 138 patients (4.3%) in Study 18-001. None of these increases led to premature discontinuation of TLANDO. Increases in Prolactin Increases in serum prolactin were reported in 6 (6.3%) of the 95 patients in the 24-day clinical study. The mean increase from baseline in serum prolactin was 7.0 ng/mL (n=93).
The 4-month clinical study did not assess serum prolactin concentrations after the screening visit.
6.2Postmarketing Experience
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Composition
Active ingredients
TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE 112.5MG
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