– Two scientific poster presentations at EASL
2023 will detail findings of Mallinckrodt's latest research providing insight
into the therapeutic effect of TERLIVAZ® from baseline,
and the clinical management of adults with HRS with rapid reduction
in kidney function1 –
DUBLIN, June 15,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE American: MNK), a
global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that two
scientific posters detailing Mallinckrodt's latest research findings on the
clinical outcomes of treatment with TERLIVAZ®
(terlipressin) for injection and clinical management criteria for
adult patients with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) will be presented at
the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress
2023 in Vienna, Austria, taking
place June 21-24, 2023. Both posters
will be presented on June 24, 2023,
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CEST / 3:00
a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT.
TERLIVAZ is the first and only FDA-approved product indicated to
improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS)
with rapid reduction in kidney function,1 an acute and
life-threatening condition requiring
hospitalization.2
Please see Limitation of Use and Important Safety
Information, including Boxed Warning, below.
R. Todd Frederick, MD, Department
of Transplant, California Pacific Medical Center, will present
findings from a retrospective analysis of the CONFIRM Phase III
trial. The CONFIRM trial is the largest-ever prospective,
randomized clinical trial of terlipressin compared to placebo in
patients with HRS type 1 (HRS-1). The study evaluated if the
application of updated 2015 International Club of Ascites (ICA)
diagnostic criteria for HRS- acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI), which
recommends earlier treatment at lower serum creatinine (SCr)
levels, has the potential for better clinical
outcomes.3
Additionally, results from a pooled analysis from three North
American placebo-controlled Phase III trials (OT-0401, REVERSE,
CONFIRM) of terlipressin in patients with HRS-1 will be presented
by Prof. Kevin Moore, BSc, PhD, UCL
Institute of Liver and Digestive Health, Royal Free Hospital,
University College London. This analysis provides insight into the
efficacy of terlipressin in patient subgroups based on their
precipitating factors (PFs) leading to HRS, and the associated
impact on HRS reversal and clinical outcomes.4
Additional information on these studies can be found below.
"We look forward to sharing data on the real-world impact of
TERLIVAZ® through the lens of patients with
precipitating factors, as well as the potential impact that
applying the updated diagnostic criteria can have on improving the
timely diagnosis of HRS patients and earlier treatment with
available therapies, such as TERLIVAZ.3,4" said
Khurram Jamil, Vice President,
Hepatology, Clinical Development & Critical Care. "These
findings not only help to support the use of TERLIVAZ for
appropriate patients with HRS, but also have important implications
for how the medical community approaches the diagnosis and clinical
management of this critical condition."
These studies are sponsored by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and
include:
Poster 1139: Earlier diagnosis of hepatorenal syndrome-acute
kidney injury with updated guidelines – review of the CONFIRM
trial3
- Presenter: R. Todd
Frederick, MD, Department of Transplant, California Pacific
Medical Center, San Francisco,
Calif.
- Poster Session: Cirrhosis and its Complications: Portal
Hypertension
- Session Date and Time: Saturday,
June 24, 2023; 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. CEST / 3:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
EDT
Poster 22: The effect of precipitating factors for
hepatorenal syndrome on response to terlipressin treatment: A
subgroup analysis of a pooled North American
database4
- Presenter: Kevin Moore,
BSc, PhD, UCL Institute of Liver and Digestive Health, Royal
Free Hospital, University College London, London, UK
- Poster Session: Cirrhosis and its Complications: Portal
Hypertension
- Session Date and Time: Saturday,
June 24, 2023; 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. CEST / 3:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
EDT
INDICATION AND LIMITATION OF USE
TERLIVAZ is indicated to improve kidney function in adults with
hepatorenal syndrome with rapid reduction in kidney function.
- Patients with a serum creatinine >5 mg/dL are unlikely to
experience benefit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: SERIOUS OR FATAL RESPIRATORY FAILURE
- TERLIVAZ may cause serious or fatal respiratory failure.
Patients with volume overload or with acute-on-chronic liver
failure (ACLF) Grade 3 are at increased risk. Assess oxygenation
saturation (e.g., SpO2) before initiating TERLIVAZ.
- Do not initiate TERLIVAZ in patients experiencing hypoxia
(e.g., SpO2 <90%) until oxygenation levels improve.
Monitor patients for hypoxia using continuous pulse oximetry during
treatment and discontinue TERLIVAZ if SpO2 decreases
below 90%.
Contraindications
TERLIVAZ is contraindicated:
- In patients experiencing hypoxia or worsening respiratory
symptoms.
- In patients with ongoing coronary, peripheral, or mesenteric
ischemia.
Warnings and Precautions
- Serious or Fatal Respiratory Failure: Obtain baseline
oxygen saturation and do not initiate TERLIVAZ in hypoxic patients.
Monitor patients for changes in respiratory status using continuous
pulse oximetry and regular clinical assessments. Discontinue
TERLIVAZ in patients experiencing hypoxia or increased respiratory
symptoms.
Manage intravascular volume overload by reducing or discontinuing
the administration of albumin and/or other fluids and through
judicious use of diuretics. Temporarily interrupt, reduce, or
discontinue TERLIVAZ treatment until patient volume status
improves. Avoid use in patients with ACLF Grade 3 because they are
at significant risk for respiratory failure.
- Ineligibility for Liver
Transplant: TERLIVAZ-related adverse reactions
(respiratory failure, ischemia) may make a patient ineligible for
liver transplantation, if listed. For patients with high
prioritization for liver transplantation (e.g., MELD ≥35), the
benefits of TERLIVAZ may not outweigh its risks.
- Ischemic Events: TERLIVAZ may cause cardiac,
cerebrovascular, peripheral, or mesenteric ischemia. Avoid use of
TERLIVAZ in patients with a history of severe cardiovascular
conditions or cerebrovascular or ischemic disease. Discontinue
TERLIVAZ in patients who experience signs or symptoms suggestive of
ischemic adverse reactions.
- Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: TERLIVAZ may cause fetal harm
when administered to a pregnant woman. If TERLIVAZ is used during
pregnancy, the patient should be informed of the potential risk to
the fetus.
Adverse Reactions
- The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) include abdominal
pain, nausea, respiratory failure, diarrhea, and dyspnea.
Please click here to see full Prescribing Information,
including Boxed Warning.
About Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)
Hepatorenal syndrome
(HRS) involving rapid reduction in kidney function1 is
an acute and life-threatening condition that occurs in people with
advanced liver disease.2 HRS is classified into two
distinct types – a rapidly progressive type that leads to acute
renal failure where patients are typically hospitalized for their
care and a more chronic type that progresses over weeks to
months.2 HRS involving rapid reduction in kidney
function1 is estimated to affect between 30,000 and
40,000 Americans annually.5,6 If left untreated, HRS
with rapid reduction in kidney function1 has a median
survival time of approximately two weeks and greater than 80
percent mortality within three months.7
ABOUT MALLINCKRODT
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of
multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture,
market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and
therapies. The company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's
areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty
areas like neurology, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology,
pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology; immunotherapy and
neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured
skin substitutes and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty
Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and
active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATED TO FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements,
including with regard to TERLIVAZ and its potential impact on
patients. The statements are based on assumptions about many
important factors, including the following, which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements: satisfaction of regulatory and other
requirements; actions of regulatory bodies and other governmental
authorities; changes in laws and regulations; issues with product
quality, manufacturing or supply, or patient safety issues; and
other risks identified and described in more detail in the "Risk
Factors" section of Mallinckrodt's most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC,
all of which are available on its website. The forward-looking
statements made herein speak only as of the date hereof and
Mallinckrodt does not assume any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events and
developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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References
1 TERLIVAZ® (terlipressin) for injection.
[Prescribing Information]. Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
2 National Organization for Rare Disorders. Hepatorenal
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Accessed March 28, 2023.
3 Frederick RT, Wong F, Vargas HE, Pappas SC, Jamil
K. Earlier diagnosis of hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury
with updated guidelines – review of the CONFIRM trial. Abstract
to be presented at the European Association for the Study of the
Liver (EASL) 2023 Liver Congress. June
2023.
4 Moore K, Zafar Z, Pyrsopoulos NT, Jamil K. The
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response to terlipressin treatment: A subgroup analysis of a pooled
North American database. Abstract to be presented at the
European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) 2023 Liver
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6 United States Census Bureau:
Quick Facts. Available
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Accessed May 3, 2023.
7 Flamm, S.L., Brown, K., Wadei, H.M., et al. The
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