Complete adverse effect profile including incidence rates and management
Important Safety Information
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unexpected symptoms. For serious or life-threatening side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail elsewhere in labeling: Transient increases in blood pressure and reductions in heart rate [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ] Focal hyperpigmentation [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Nausea [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 4%) are nausea, flushing, injection site reactions, headache, and vomiting.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Palatin Technologies at 1-800-972-5220 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials 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 the rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The efficacy and safety of VYLEESI was studied in two identical, 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in 1247 premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD.
The age range was 19-56 years old with a mean age of 39 years old;
86% were White and 12% were Black.
Both trials also included a 52-week open-label, uncontrolled extension phase during which 684 patients received VYLEESI [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 )].
Most patients used VYLEESI two to three times per month and no more than once a week.
Serious adverse reactions were reported in 1.1% of VYLEESI-treated patients and 0.5% of placebo-treated patients.
Adverse Reactions Leading to Study Discontinuation The discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 18% among patients treated with VYLEESI and 2% among patients treated with placebo.
The most common adverse reactions leading to study drug discontinuation in the VYLEESI group were nausea (8%), headache (2%), vomiting (1%), flushing (1%), injection site reactions (1%), flu-like symptoms (<1%) and increased blood pressure (<1%).
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Transient increase in blood pressure and decrease in heart rate: Occurs after each dose and usually resolves within 12 hours.
Consider the patient's cardiovascular risk before initiating VYLEESI and periodically during treatment and ensure blood pressure is well-controlled.
VYLEESI is not recommended in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
( 5.1 ) Focal hyperpigmentation: Reported by 1% of patients who received up to 8 doses per month, including involvement of the face, gingiva and breasts.
Higher risk in patients with darker skin and with daily dosing.
Like all medications, Vyleesi can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes this medication will experience them. Many side effects are dose-dependent and may improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Others may require dose adjustment or medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience signs of: