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 serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: • Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Bone Fracture [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] • Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) Deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] • Hypomagnesemia and Mineral Metabolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] • Fundic Gland Polyps [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] • Risk of Heart Valve Thickening in Pediatric Patients Less than Two Years of Age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] The most common adverse reactions are: • Adults (≥2%): diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting, and flatulence.
( 6.1 ) • Patients 12 to 17 years of age (≥5%): headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nasopharyngitis, and oropharyngeal pain.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact 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 rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Adults The safety of dexlansoprazole was evaluated in 4548 adult patients in controlled and single-arm clinical trials, including 863 patients treated for at least six months and 203 patients treated for one year.
Patients ranged in age from 18 to 90 years (median age 48 years), with 54% female, 85% Caucasian, 8% Black, 4% Asian, and 3% Other races.
Six randomized controlled clinical trials were conducted for the treatment of EE, maintenance of healed EE, and symptomatic GERD, which included 896 patients on placebo, 455 patients on dexlansoprazole 30 mg, 2218 patients on dexlansoprazole 60 mg, and 1363 patients on lansoprazole 30 mg once daily.
Common Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions (>2%) that occurred at a higher incidence for dexlansoprazole than placebo in the controlled studies are presented in Table 2 .
Common Adverse Reactions in Controlled Studies in Adults Adverse Reaction Placebo (N=896) % Dexlansoprazole 30 mg (N=455) % Dexlansoprazole 60 mg (N=2218) % Dexlansoprazole Total (N=2621) % Lansoprazole 30 mg (N=1363) % Diarrhea 2.9 5.1 4.7 4.8 3.2 Abdominal Pain 3.5 3.5 4 4 2.6 Nausea 2.6 3.3 2.8 2.9 1.8 Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 0.8 2.9 1.7 1.9 0.8 Vomiting 0.8 2.2 1.4 1.6 1.1 Flatulence 0.6 2.6 1.4 1.6 1.2 Adverse Reactions Resulting in Discontinuation In controlled clinical studies, the most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation from dexlansoprazole was diarrhea (0.7%).
Less Common Adverse Reactions Other adverse reactions that were reported in controlled studies at an incidence of less than 2% are listed below by body system: Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders : anemia, lymphadenopathy Cardiac Disorders : angina, arrhythmia, bradycardia, chest pain, edema, myocardial infarction, palpitation, tachycardia Ear and Labyrinth Disorders : ear pain, tinnitus, vertigo Endocrine Disorders : goiter Eye Disorders : eye irritation, eye swelling Gastrointestinal Disorders : abdominal discomfort, abdominal tenderness, abnormal feces, anal discomfort, Barrett’s esophagus, bezoar, bowel sounds abnormal, breath odor, colitis microscopic, colonic polyp, constipation, dry mouth, duodenitis, dyspepsia, dysphagia, enteritis, eructation, esophagitis, gastric polyp, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal disorders, gastrointestinal hypermotility disorders, GERD, GI ulcers and perforation, hematemesis, hematochezia, hemorrhoids, impaired gastric emptying, irritable bowel syndrome, mucus stools, oral mucosal blistering, painful defecation, proctitis, paresthesia oral, rectal hemorrhage, retching General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: adverse drug reaction, asthenia, chest pain, chills, feeling abnormal, inflammation, mucosal inflammation, nodule, pain, pyrexia Hepatobiliary Disorders : biliary colic, cholelithiasis, hepatomegaly Immune System Disorders : hypersensitivity Infections and Infestations : candida infections, influenza, nasopharyngitis, oral herpes, pharyngitis, sinusitis, viral infection, vulvo-vaginal infection Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications : falls, fractures, joint sprains, overdose, procedural pain, sunburn Laboratory Investigations : ALP increased, ALT increased, AST increased, bilirubin decreased/increased, blood creatinine increased, blood gastrin increased, blood glucose increased, blood potassium increased, liver function test abnormal, platelet count decreased, total protein increased, weight increase Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders : appetite changes, hypercalcemia, hypokalemia Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders : arthralgia, arthritis, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia Nervous System Disorders : altered taste, convulsion, dizziness, headaches, migraine, memory impairment, paresthesia, psychomotor hyperactivity, tremor, trigeminal neuralgia Psychiatric Disorders : abnormal dreams, anxiety, depression, insomnia, libido changes Renal and Urinary Disorders : dysuria, micturition urgency Reproductive System and Breast Disorders: dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, menorrhagia, menstrual disorder Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: aspiration, asthma, bronchitis, cough, dyspnea, hiccups, hyperventilation, respiratory tract congestion, sore throat Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: acne, dermatitis, erythema, pruritus, rash, skin lesion, urticaria Vascular Disorders : deep vein thrombosis, hot flush, hypertension Additional adverse reactions that were reported in a long-term single-arm trial and were considered related to dexlansoprazole by the treating physician included: anaphylaxis, auditory hallucination, B-cell lymphoma, bursitis, central obesity, cholecystitis acute, dehydration, diabetes mellitus, dysphonia, epistaxis, folliculitis, gout, herpes zoster, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, increased neutrophils, MCHC decrease, neutropenia, rectal tenesmus, restless legs syndrome, somnolence, tonsillitis.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Gastric Malignancy: In adults, symptomatic response with dexlansoprazole does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.
Consider additional follow-up and diagnostic testing.
( 5.1 ) • Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis : Discontinue treatment and evaluate patients.
( 5.2 ) • Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea: PPI therapy may be associated with increased risk.
( 5.3 ) • Bone Fracture: Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine.
Like all medications, Dexlansoprazole 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: