Overview
- Active ingredient
- Elbasvir, Grazoprevir Anhydrous
- Established class
- Hepatitis C Virus NS5A Inhibitor; Hepatitis C Virus NS3/4A Protease Inhibitor
- Mechanism class
- Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors; HCV NS3/4A Protease Inhibitors; Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2026-03-13
Boxed warning
WARNING: RISK OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION IN PATIENTS COINFECTED WITH HCV AND HBV Test all patients for evidence of current or prior hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection before initiating treatment with ZEPATIER. HBV reactivation has been reported in HCV/HBV coinfected patients who were undergoing or had completed treatment with HCV direct acting antivirals and were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy. Some cases have resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Monitor HCV/HBV coinfected patients for hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV treatment and post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: RISK OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION IN PATIENTS COINFECTED WITH HCV AND HBV See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation has been reported, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. ( 5.1 )
Indications and usage
ZEPATIER ® is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 or 4 infection in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older or weighing at least 30 kg. ZEPATIER is indicated for use with ribavirin in certain patient populations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . ZEPATIER is a fixed-dose combination product containing elbasvir, a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitor, and grazoprevir, an HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor, and is indicated for treatment of chronic HCV genotype 1 or 4 infection in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older or weighing at least 30 kg. ZEPATIER is indicated for use with ribavirin in certain patient populations. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
Testing Prior to Initiation of Therapy: Test all patients for HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc. ( 2.1 ) Genotype 1a: Testing for the presence of virus with NS5A resistance-associated polymorphisms is recommended. ( 2.1 ) Obtain hepatic laboratory testing. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older or weighing at least 30 kg: One tablet taken orally once daily with or without food. ( 2.2 ) Dosage Regimens and Durations for ZEPATIER in Patients with Genotype 1 or 4 HCV with or without Cirrhosis Patient Population Treatment Duration Genotype 1a: Treatment-naïve or PegIFN/RBV-experienced Peginterferon alfa + ribavirin. without baseline NS5A polymorphisms Polymorphisms at amino acid positions 28, 30, 31, or 93. ZEPATIER 12 weeks Genotype 1a: Treatment-naïve or PegIFN/RBV-experienced with baseline NS5A polymorphisms ZEPATIER + ribavirin 16 weeks Genotype 1b: Treatment-naïve or PegIFN/RBV-experienced ZEPATIER 12 weeks Genotype 1a or 1b: PegIFN/RBV/PI-experienced Peginterferon alfa + ribavirin + HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor. ZEPATIER + ribavirin 12 weeks Genotype 4: Treatment-naïve ZEPATIER 12 weeks Genotype 4: PegIFN/RBV-experienced ZEPATIER + ribavirin 16 weeks HCV/HIV-1 co-infection: Follow the dosage recommendations in the table above. ( 2.2 ) Renal Impairment, including hemodialysis: No dosage adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended. Refer to ribavirin prescribing information for ribavirin dosing and dosage modifications. ( 2.3 )
2.1 Testing Prior to the Initiation of Therapy Testing for HBV Infection Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) before initiating HCV treatment with ZEPATIER [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . NS5A Resistance Testing in HCV Genotype 1a-Infected Patients Testing patients with HCV genotype 1a infection for the presence of virus with NS5A resistance-associated polymorphisms is recommended prior to initiation of treatment with ZEPATIER to determine dosage regimen and duration [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Table 1 ] . In subjects receiving ZEPATIER for 12 weeks, sustained virologic response (SVR12) rates were lower in genotype 1a-infected patients with one or more baseline NS5A resistance-associated polymorphisms at amino acid positions 28, 30, 31, or 93 [see Microbiology (12.4) , Table 12 ] . Hepatic Laboratory Testing Obtain hepatic laboratory testing prior to and during treatment with ZEPATIER [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.3) ].
2.2 Recommended Dosage in Adult and Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older or Weighing at Least 30 kg ZEPATIER is a two-drug, fixed-dose combination product containing 50 mg of elbasvir and 100 mg of grazoprevir in a single tablet. The recommended dosage of ZEPATIER is one tablet taken orally once daily with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . ZEPATIER is used in combination with ribavirin in certain patient populations (see Table 1 ). When administered with ZEPATIER, the recommended dosage of ribavirin in patients without renal impairment is weight-based administered in two divided doses with food. For further information on ribavirin dosing and dosage modifications, refer to the ribavirin prescribing information. Treatment Regimen and Duration of Therapy Relapse rates are affected by baseline host and viral factors and differ between treatment regimens and durations for certain subgroups [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Table 1 below provides the recommended ZEPATIER treatment regimen and duration based on the patient population and genotype in HCV mono-infected and HCV/HIV-1 co-infected patients with or without cirrhosis and with or without renal impairment including patients receiving hemodialysis. Table 1: Recommended Dosage Regimens and Durations for ZEPATIER for Treatment of HCV Genotype 1 or 4 in Patients with or without Cirrhosis Patient Population Treatment Duration Genotype 1a: Treatment-naïve or PegIFN/RBV-experienced Patients who have failed treatment with peginterferon alfa (PegIFN) + ribavirin (RBV). without baseline NS5A polymorphisms NS5A resistance-associated polymorphisms at amino acid positions 28, 30, 31, or 93. See section 2.1 Testing prior to the initiation of therapy, subsection NS5A resistance testing in HCV genotype 1a-infected patients. ZEPATIER 12 weeks Genotype 1a: Treatment-naïve or PegIFN/RBV-experienced with baseline NS5A polymorphisms ZEPATIER + RBV For patients with CrCl greater than 50 mL per minute, the recommended dosage of ribavirin is weight-based (less than 66 kg = 800 mg per day, 66 to 80 kg = 1000 mg per day, 81 to 105 kg = 1200 mg per day, greater than 105 kg = 1400 mg per day) administered in two divided doses with food. For patients with CrCl less than or equal to 50 mL per minute, including patients receiving hemodialysis, refer to the ribavirin tablet prescribing information for the correct ribavirin dosage. In pediatric patients, the dosing for ribavirin is weight-based in two divided doses. Refer to the ribavirin tablet prescribing information for the correct ribavirin dosage regimen. 16 weeks Genotype 1b: Treatment-naïve or PegIFN/RBV-experienced ZEPATIER 12 weeks Genotype 1a The optimal ZEPATIER-based treatment regimen and duration of therapy for PegIFN/RBV/PI-experienced genotype 1a-infected patients with one or more baseline NS5A resistance-associated polymorphisms at positions 28, 30, 31, and 93 has not been established. or 1b: PegIFN/RBV/PI-experienced Patients who have failed treatment with PegIFN + RBV + HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor (PI): boceprevir, simeprevir, or telaprevir. ZEPATIER + RBV 12 weeks Genotype 4: Treatment-Naïve ZEPATIER 12 weeks Genotype 4: PegIFN/RBV-experienced ZEPATIER + RBV 16 weeks 2.3 Renal Impairment No dosage adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended in patients with any degree of renal impairment including patients on hemodialysis. Administer ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin according to the recommendations in Table 1 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.8) and Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . Refer to the ribavirin tablet prescribing information for the correct ribavirin dosage for patients with CrCl less than or equal to 50 mL per minute.
2.4 Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A). ZEPATIER is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) or those with any history of prior hepatic decompensation [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.9) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Dosage forms and strengths
ZEPATIER is available as a beige-colored, oval-shaped, film-coated tablet debossed with "770" on one side and plain on the other. Each tablet contains 50 mg elbasvir and 100 mg grazoprevir. Tablets: 50 mg elbasvir and 100 mg grazoprevir ( 3 )
Contraindications
ZEPATIER is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) due to the expected significantly increased grazoprevir plasma concentration and the increased risk of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Use in Specific Populations (8.9) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . ZEPATIER is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) or those with any history of hepatic decompensation due to the risk of hepatic decompensation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.9) ] . ZEPATIER is contraindicated with inhibitors of organic anion transporting polypeptides 1B1/3 (OATP1B1/3) that are known or expected to significantly increase grazoprevir plasma concentrations, strong inducers of cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A), and efavirenz [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) , Drug Interactions (7) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the contraindications to ribavirin also apply to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for a list of contraindications for ribavirin. Table 2 lists drugs that are contraindicated with ZEPATIER. Table 2: Drugs that are Contraindicated with ZEPATIER Drug Class Drug(s) within Class that are Contraindicated Clinical Comment This table is not a comprehensive list of all drugs that strongly induce CYP3A. This table may not include all OATP1B1/3 inhibitors that significantly increase grazoprevir plasma concentrations. Anticonvulsants Phenytoin Carbamazepine May lead to loss of virologic response to ZEPATIER due to significant decreases in elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations caused by strong CYP3A induction. Antimycobacterials Rifampin May lead to loss of virologic response to ZEPATIER due to significant decreases in elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations caused by strong CYP3A induction. Herbal Products St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) May lead to loss of virologic response to ZEPATIER due to significant decreases in elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations caused by strong CYP3A induction. HIV Medications Efavirenz Efavirenz is included as a strong CYP3A inducer in this table, since co-administration reduced grazoprevir exposure by ≥80% [see Table 9 ] . May lead to loss of virologic response to ZEPATIER due to significant decreases in elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations caused by CYP3A induction. HIV Medications Atazanavir Darunavir Lopinavir Saquinavir Tipranavir May increase the risk of ALT elevations due to a significant increase in grazoprevir plasma concentrations caused by OATP1B1/3 inhibition. Immunosuppressants Cyclosporine May increase the risk of ALT elevations due to a significant increase in grazoprevir plasma concentrations caused by OATP1B1/3 inhibition. Patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C). ( 4 ) OATP1B1/3 inhibitors that are known or expected to significantly increase grazoprevir plasma concentrations, strong CYP3A inducers, and efavirenz. ( 4 ) If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the contraindications to ribavirin also apply. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation: Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection before initiation of HCV treatment. Monitor HCV/HBV coinfected patients for HBV reactivation and hepatitis flare during HCV treatment and post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated. ( 5.1 ) ALT Elevations: Perform hepatic laboratory testing prior to therapy, at treatment week 8, and as clinically indicated. For patients receiving 16 weeks of therapy, perform additional hepatic laboratory testing at treatment week 12. For ALT elevations on ZEPATIER, follow recommendations in full prescribing information. ( 5.2 ) Risk of Hepatic Decompensation/Failure in Patients with Evidence of Advanced Liver Disease: Hepatic decompensation/failure, including fatal outcomes, have been reported mostly in patients with cirrhosis and baseline moderate or severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) treated with HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor-containing regimens. Monitor for clinical and laboratory evidence of hepatic decompensation. Discontinue ZEPATIER in patients who develop evidence of hepatic decompensation/failure. ( 5.3 ) Risk Associated with Ribavirin Combination Treatment: If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the warnings and precautions for ribavirin also apply. ( 5.4 )
5.1 Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Patients Coinfected with HCV and HBV Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation has been reported in HCV/HBV coinfected patients who were undergoing or had completed treatment with HCV direct acting antivirals, and who were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy. Some cases have resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure and death. Cases have been reported in patients who are HBsAg positive and also in patients with serologic evidence of resolved HBV infection (i.e., HBsAg negative and anti-HBc positive). HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients receiving certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; the risk of HBV reactivation associated with treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals may be increased in these patients. HBV reactivation is characterized as an abrupt increase in HBV replication manifesting as a rapid increase in serum HBV DNA level. In patients with resolved HBV infection reappearance of HBsAg can occur. Reactivation of HBV replication may be accompanied by hepatitis, i.e., increases in aminotransferase levels and, in severe cases, increases in bilirubin levels, liver failure, and death can occur. Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc before initiating HCV treatment with ZEPATIER. In patients with serologic evidence of HBV infection, monitor for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV treatment with ZEPATIER and during post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated.
5.2 Increased Risk of ALT Elevations During clinical trials with ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin, 1% of subjects experienced elevations of ALT from normal levels to greater than 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), generally at or after treatment week 8. ALT elevations were typically asymptomatic and most resolved with ongoing or completion of therapy. Higher rates of late ALT elevations occurred in the following subpopulations: female sex (2% [10/608]), Asian race (2% [4/164]), and age 65 years or older (2% [3/177]) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Hepatic laboratory testing should be performed prior to therapy, at treatment week 8, and as clinically indicated. For patients receiving 16 weeks of therapy, additional hepatic laboratory testing should be performed at treatment week 12. Patients should be instructed to consult their healthcare professional without delay if they have onset of fatigue, weakness, lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting, jaundice, or discolored feces. Consider discontinuing ZEPATIER if ALT levels remain persistently greater than 10 times the ULN. Discontinue ZEPATIER if ALT elevation is accompanied by signs or symptoms of liver inflammation or increasing conjugated bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, or International Normalized Ratio (INR).
5.3 Risk of Hepatic Decompensation/Failure in Patients with Evidence of Advanced Liver Disease Postmarketing cases of hepatic decompensation/failure, including those with fatal outcomes, have been reported in patients treated with HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor-containing regimens, including ZEPATIER. Reported cases occurred in patients treated with HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor-containing regimens with baseline cirrhosis with and without moderate or severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) as well as some patients without cirrhosis. Because these events are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Hepatic laboratory testing should be performed in all patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. In patients with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) or evidence of advanced liver disease, such as portal hypertension, more frequent hepatic laboratory testing may be warranted; and patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of hepatic decompensation such as the presence of jaundice, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and variceal hemorrhage. Discontinue ZEPATIER in patients who develop evidence of hepatic decompensation/failure. ZEPATIER is contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) or those with any history of prior hepatic decompensation [see Contraindications (4) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Use in Specific Populations (8.9) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
5.4 Risks Associated with Ribavirin Combination Treatment If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the warnings and precautions for ribavirin, including the pregnancy avoidance warning, also apply to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for a full list of warnings and precautions for ribavirin [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] .
5.5 Risk of Adverse Reactions or Reduced Therapeutic Effect Due to Drug Interactions The concomitant use of ZEPATIER and certain drugs may result in known or potentially significant drug interactions, some of which may lead to: Possible clinically significant adverse reactions from greater exposure of concomitant drugs or components of ZEPATIER. Significant decrease of elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations which may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER and possible development of resistance. See Tables 2 and 6 for steps to prevent or manage these known or potentially significant drug interactions, including dosing recommendations [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.2) ] .
Drug interactions
Co-administration of ZEPATIER with moderate CYP3A inducers is not recommended as they may decrease the plasma concentration of ZEPATIER. ( 7 ) Co-administration of ZEPATIER with certain strong CYP3A inhibitors is not recommended as they may increase the plasma concentration of ZEPATIER. ( 7 ) Clearance of HCV infection with direct-acting antivirals may lead to changes in hepatic function, which may impact safe and effective use of concomitant medications. Frequent monitoring of relevant laboratory parameters (INR or blood glucose) and dose adjustments of certain concomitant medications may be necessary. ( 7.2 ) Consult the full prescribing information prior to and during treatment for potential drug interactions. ( 4 , 5.5 , 7 , 12.3 )
7.1 Potential for Drug Interactions Grazoprevir is a substrate of OATP1B1/3 transporters. Co-administration of ZEPATIER with OATP1B1/3 inhibitors that are known or expected to significantly increase grazoprevir plasma concentrations is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Table 2 ] . Elbasvir and grazoprevir are substrates of CYP3A and P-gp, but the role of intestinal P-gp in the absorption of elbasvir and grazoprevir appears to be minimal. Co-administration of moderate or strong inducers of CYP3A with ZEPATIER may decrease elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations, leading to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER. Co-administration of ZEPATIER with strong CYP3A inducers or efavirenz is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Table 2 ]. Co-administration of ZEPATIER with moderate CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Table 6 ]. Co-administration of ZEPATIER with strong CYP3A inhibitors may increase elbasvir and grazoprevir concentrations. Co-administration of ZEPATIER with certain strong CYP3A inhibitors is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Table 6 ] .
7.2 Established and other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions If dose adjustments of concomitant medications are made due to treatment with ZEPATIER, doses should be readjusted after administration of ZEPATIER is completed. Clearance of HCV infection with direct-acting antivirals may lead to changes in hepatic function, which may impact the safe and effective use of concomitant medications. For example, altered blood glucose control resulting in serious symptomatic hypoglycemia has been reported in diabetic patients in postmarketing case reports and published epidemiological studies. Management of hypoglycemia in these cases required either discontinuation or dose modification of concomitant medications used for diabetes treatment. Frequent monitoring of relevant laboratory parameters (e.g., International Normalized Ratio [INR] in patients taking warfarin, blood glucose levels in diabetic patients) or drug concentrations of concomitant medications such as CYP450 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., certain immunosuppressants) is recommended to ensure safe and effective use. Dose adjustments of concomitant medications may be necessary. Table 6 provides a listing of established or potentially clinically significant drug interactions. The drug interactions described are based on studies conducted with either ZEPATIER, the components of ZEPATIER (elbasvir [EBR] and grazoprevir [GZR]) as individual agents, or are predicted drug interactions that may occur with ZEPATIER [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.5) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 6: Potentially Significant Drug Interactions: Alteration in Dose May Be Recommended Based on Results from Drug Interaction Studies or Predicted Interactions This table is not all inclusive. Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration ↓ = decrease, ↑ = increase Clinical Comment Antibiotics : Nafcillin ↓ EBR ↓ GZR Co-administration of ZEPATIER with nafcillin may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER. Co-administration is not recommended. Antifungals: oral Ketoconazole These interactions have been studied in healthy adults. ↑ EBR ↑ GZR Co-administration of oral ketoconazole is not recommended. Endothelin Antagonists: Bosentan ↓ EBR ↓ GZR Co-administration of ZEPATIER with bosentan may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER. Co-administration is not recommended. Immunosuppressants: Tacrolimus ↑ tacrolimus Frequent monitoring of tacrolimus whole blood concentrations, changes in renal function, and tacrolimus-associated adverse events upon the initiation of co-administration is recommended. HIV Medications: Etravirine ↓ EBR ↓ GZR Co-administration of ZEPATIER with etravirine may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER. Co-administration is not recommended. Elvitegravir/ cobicistat/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir (disoproxil fumarate or alafenamide) ↑ EBR ↑ GZR Co-administration of cobicistat-containing regimens is not recommended. HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors See Drug Interactions (7.3) for a list of HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors without clinically relevant interactions with ZEPATIER. : Atorvastatin ↑ atorvastatin The dose of atorvastatin should not exceed a daily dose of 20 mg when co-administered with ZEPATIER. Rosuvastatin ↑ rosuvastatin The dose of rosuvastatin should not exceed a daily dose of 10 mg when co-administered with ZEPATIER. Fluvastatin Lovastatin Simvastatin ↑ fluvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Statin-associated adverse events such as myopathy should be closely monitored. The lowest necessary dose should be used when co-administered with ZEPATIER. Wakefulness-Promoting Agents: Modafinil ↓ EBR ↓ GZR Co-administration of ZEPATIER with modafinil may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER. Co-administration is not recommended.
7.3 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions with ZEPATIER The interaction between the components of ZEPATIER (elbasvir or grazoprevir) or ZEPATIER and the following drugs were evaluated in clinical studies, and no dose adjustments are needed when ZEPATIER is used with the following drugs individually: acid reducing agents (proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, antacids), buprenorphine/naloxone, digoxin, dolutegravir, methadone, mycophenolate mofetil, oral contraceptive pills, phosphate binders, pitavastatin, pravastatin, prednisone, raltegravir, ribavirin, rilpivirine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and sofosbuvir [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . No clinically relevant drug-drug interaction is expected when ZEPATIER is co-administered with abacavir, emtricitabine, entecavir, and lamivudine.
Adverse reactions
The following adverse reaction is described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Increased Risk of ALT Elevations [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. In subjects receiving ZEPATIER for 12 weeks, the most commonly reported adverse reactions of all intensity (greater than or equal to 5% in placebo-controlled trials) were fatigue, headache, and nausea. In subjects receiving ZEPATIER with ribavirin for 16 weeks, the most commonly reported adverse reactions of moderate or severe intensity (greater than or equal to 5%) were anemia and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC at 1-877-888-4231 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 rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, refer to the prescribing information for ribavirin for a description of ribavirin-associated adverse reactions. Clinical Trials in Adult Subjects The safety of ZEPATIER in adult subjects was assessed based on 2 placebo-controlled trials and 7 uncontrolled Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials in approximately 1700 subjects with chronic hepatitis C virus infection with compensated liver disease (with or without cirrhosis) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Adverse Reactions with ZEPATIER in Treatment-Naïve Subjects C-EDGE TN was a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 421 treatment-naïve (TN) subjects with HCV infection who received ZEPATIER or placebo one tablet once daily for 12 weeks. Adverse reactions (all intensity) occurring in C-EDGE TN in at least 5% of subjects treated with ZEPATIER for 12 weeks are presented in Table 3 . In subjects treated with ZEPATIER who reported an adverse reaction, 73% had adverse reactions of mild severity. The type and severity of adverse reactions in subjects with compensated cirrhosis were comparable to those seen in subjects without cirrhosis. No subjects treated with ZEPATIER or placebo had serious adverse reactions. The proportion of subjects treated with ZEPATIER or placebo who permanently discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions was 1% in each group. Table 3: Adverse Reactions (All Intensity) Reported in ≥5% of Treatment-Naïve Subjects with HCV Treated with ZEPATIER for 12 Weeks in C-EDGE TN C-EDGE TN ZEPATIER N=316 % 12 weeks Placebo N=105 % 12 weeks Fatigue 11% 10% Headache 10% 9% C-EDGE COINFECTION was a Phase 3 open-label trial in 218 treatment-naïve HCV/HIV co-infected subjects who received ZEPATIER one tablet once daily for 12 weeks. Adverse reactions (all intensity) reported in C-EDGE COINFECTION in at least 5% of subjects treated with ZEPATIER for 12 weeks were fatigue (7%), headache (7%), nausea (5%), insomnia (5%), and diarrhea (5%). No subjects reported serious adverse reactions or discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. No subjects switched their antiretroviral therapy regimen due to loss of plasma HIV-1 RNA suppression. Median increase in CD4+ T-cell counts of 31 cells per mm 3 was observed at the end of 12 weeks of treatment. Adverse Reactions with ZEPATIER with or without Ribavirin in Treatment-Experienced Subjects C-EDGE TE was a Phase 3 randomized, open-label trial in treatment-experienced (TE) subjects. Adverse reactions of moderate or severe intensity reported in C-EDGE TE in at least 2% of subjects treated with ZEPATIER one tablet once daily for 12 weeks or ZEPATIER one tablet once daily with ribavirin for 16 weeks are presented in Table 4 . No subjects treated with ZEPATIER without ribavirin for 12 weeks reported serious adverse reactions or discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. The proportion of subjects treated with ZEPATIER with ribavirin for 16 weeks with serious adverse reactions was 1%. The proportion of subjects treated with ZEPATIER with ribavirin for 16 weeks who permanently discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions was 3%. The type and severity of adverse reactions in subjects with cirrhosis were comparable to those seen in subjects without cirrhosis. Table 4: Adverse Reactions (Moderate or Severe Intensity) Reported in ≥2% of PegIFN/RBV-Experienced Subjects with HCV Treated with ZEPATIER for 12 Weeks or ZEPATIER + Ribavirin for 16 Weeks in C-EDGE TE C-EDGE TE ZEPATIER N=105 % 12 weeks ZEPATIER + Ribavirin N=106 % 16 weeks Anemia 0% 8% Headache 0% 6% Fatigue 5% 4% Dyspnea 0% 4% Rash or Pruritus 0% 4% Irritability 1% 3% Abdominal pain 2% 2% Depression 1% 2% Arthralgia 0% 2% Diarrhea 2% 0% The type and severity of adverse reactions with ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin in 10 treatment-experienced subjects with HCV/HIV co-infection were comparable to those reported in subjects without HIV co-infection. Median increase in CD4+ T-cell counts of 32 cells/mm 3 was observed at the end of 12 weeks of treatment with ZEPATIER alone. In subjects treated with ZEPATIER with ribavirin for 16 weeks, CD4+ T-cell counts decreased a median of 135 cells per mm 3 at the end of treatment. No subjects switched their antiretroviral therapy regimen due to loss of plasma HIV-1 RNA suppression. No subject experienced an AIDS-related opportunistic infection. C-SALVAGE was a Phase 2 open-label trial in 79 PegIFN/RBV/PI-experienced subjects. Adverse reactions of moderate or severe intensity reported in C-SALVAGE in at least 2% of subjects treated with ZEPATIER once daily with ribavirin for 12 weeks were fatigue (3%) and insomnia (3%). No subjects reported serious adverse reactions or discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. Adverse Reactions with ZEPATIER in Subjects with Severe Renal Impairment including Subjects on Hemodialysis The safety of elbasvir and grazoprevir in comparison to placebo in subjects with severe renal impairment (Stage 4 or Stage 5 chronic kidney disease, including subjects on hemodialysis) and chronic hepatitis C virus infection with compensated liver disease (with or without cirrhosis) was assessed in 235 subjects (C-SURFER) [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . The adverse reactions (all intensity) occurring in at least 5% of subjects treated with ZEPATIER for 12 weeks are presented in Table 5 . In subjects treated with ZEPATIER who reported an adverse reaction, 76% had adverse reactions of mild severity. The proportion of subjects treated with ZEPATIER or placebo with serious adverse reactions was less than 1% in each treatment arm, and less than 1% and 3% of subjects, respectively, permanently discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions in each treatment arm. Table 5: Adverse Reactions (All Intensity) Reported in ≥5% of Treatment-Naïve or PegIFN/RBV-Experienced Subjects with Stage 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Disease and HCV Treated with ZEPATIER for 12 Weeks in C-SURFER ZEPATIER N=122 % 12 weeks Placebo N=113 % 12 weeks Nausea 11% 8% Headache 11% 5% Fatigue 5% 8% Laboratory Abnormalities in Subjects Receiving ZEPATIER with or without Ribavirin Serum ALT Elevations During clinical trials with ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin, regardless of treatment duration, 1% (12/1599) of subjects experienced elevations of ALT from normal levels to greater than 5 times the ULN, generally at or after treatment week 8 (mean onset time 10 weeks, range 6-12 weeks). These late ALT elevations were typically asymptomatic. Most late ALT elevations resolved with ongoing therapy with ZEPATIER or after completion of therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . The frequency of late ALT elevations was higher in subjects with higher grazoprevir plasma concentrations [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . The incidence of late ALT elevations was not affected by treatment duration. Cirrhosis was not a risk factor for late ALT elevations. Serum Bilirubin Elevations During clinical trials with ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin, regardless of treatment duration, elevations in bilirubin at greater than 2.5 times ULN were observed in 6% of subjects receiving ZEPATIER with ribavirin compared to less than 1% in those receiving ZEPATIER alone. These bilirubin increases were predominately indirect and generally observed in association with ribavirin co-administration. Bilirubin elevations were typically not associated with serum ALT elevations. Decreased Hemoglobin During clinical trials with ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin, the mean change from baseline in hemoglobin levels in subjects treated with ZEPATIER for 12 weeks was –0.3 g per dL and with ZEPATIER with ribavirin for 16 weeks was approximately –2.2 g per dL. Hemoglobin declined during the first 8 weeks of treatment, remained low during the remainder of treatment, and normalized to baseline levels during follow-up. Less than 1% of subjects treated with ZEPATIER with ribavirin had hemoglobin levels decrease to less than 8.5 g per dL during treatment. No subjects treated with ZEPATIER alone had a hemoglobin level less than 8.5 g per dL. Clinical Trial in Pediatric Subjects Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Subjects 12 Years of Age and Older The safety of ZEPATIER was assessed in pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older based on data from 22 subjects, without cirrhosis, who were treated with ZEPATIER for 12 weeks in a Phase 2b, open-label clinical trial (MK-5172-079). The adverse reactions observed were consistent with those observed in clinical trials of ZEPATIER in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . The adverse drug reactions observed in greater than or equal to 5% of subjects receiving ZEPATIER were headache (14%) and nausea (9%).
6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of ZEPATIER. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Angioedema Hepatobiliary Disorders Hepatic decompensation, hepatic failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]
Overdosage
Human experience of overdose with ZEPATIER is limited. No specific antidote is available for overdose with ZEPATIER. In case of overdose, it is recommended that the patient be monitored for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions and appropriate symptomatic treatment instituted. Hemodialysis does not remove elbasvir or grazoprevir since elbasvir and grazoprevir are highly bound to plasma protein [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Use in specific populations
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary No adequate human data are available to establish whether or not ZEPATIER poses a risk to pregnancy outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, no evidence of adverse developmental outcomes was observed with the components of ZEPATIER (elbasvir or grazoprevir) at exposures greater than those in humans at the recommended human dose (RHD) (see Data ) . During organogenesis in the rat and rabbit, systemic exposures (AUC) were approximately 10 and 18 times (for elbasvir) and 117 and 41 times (for grazoprevir), respectively, the exposure in humans at the RHD. In rat pre/postnatal developmental studies, maternal systemic exposures (AUC) to elbasvir and grazoprevir were approximately 10 and 78 times, respectively, the exposure in humans at the RHD. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the combination regimen is contraindicated in pregnant women and in men whose female partners are pregnant. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for more information on use in pregnancy. Data Animal Data Elbasvir: Elbasvir was administered orally at up to 1000 mg/kg/day to pregnant rats and rabbits on gestation days 6 to 20 and 7 to 20, respectively, and also to rats on gestation day 6 to lactation/post-partum day 20. No effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed at up to the highest dose tested. Systemic exposures (AUC) to elbasvir were approximately 10 (rats) and 18 (rabbits) times the exposure in humans at the RHD. In both species, elbasvir has been shown to cross the placenta, with fetal plasma concentrations of up to 0.8% (rabbits) and 2.2% (rats) that of maternal concentrations observed on gestation day 20. Grazoprevir: Grazoprevir was administered to pregnant rats (oral doses up to 400 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (intravenous doses up to 100 mg/kg/day) on gestation days 6 to 20 and 7 to 20, respectively, and also to rats (oral doses up to 400 mg/kg/day) on gestation day 6 to lactation/post-partum day 20. No effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed at up to the highest dose tested. Systemic exposures (AUC) to grazoprevir were ≥78 (rats) and 41 (rabbits) times the exposure in humans at the RHD. In both species, grazoprevir has been shown to cross the placenta, with fetal plasma concentrations of up to 7% (rabbits) and 89% (rats) that of maternal concentrations observed on gestation day 20.
8.2 Lactation Risk Summary It is not known whether ZEPATIER is present in human breast milk, affects human milk production, or has effects on the breastfed infant. When administered to lactating rats, the components of ZEPATIER (elbasvir and grazoprevir) were present in milk, without effects on growth and development observed in nursing pups (see Data ) . The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for ZEPATIER and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from ZEPATIER or from the underlying maternal condition. If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the information for ribavirin with regard to nursing mothers also applies to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for information on use during lactation. Data Elbasvir: No effects of elbasvir on growth and postnatal development were observed in nursing pups at up to the highest dose tested. Maternal systemic exposure (AUC) to elbasvir was approximately 10 times the exposure in humans at the RHD. Elbasvir was excreted into the milk of lactating rats following oral administration (1000 mg/kg/day) from gestation day 6 to lactation day 14, with milk concentrations approximately 4 times that of maternal plasma concentrations observed 2 hours post-dose on lactation day 14. Grazoprevir: No effects of grazoprevir on growth and postnatal development were observed in nursing pups at up to the highest dose tested. Maternal systemic exposure (AUC) to grazoprevir was approximately 78 times the exposure in humans at the RHD. Grazoprevir was excreted into the milk of lactating rats following oral administration (up to 400 mg/kg/day) from gestation day 6 to lactation day 14, with milk concentrations of 54 and 87% that of maternal plasma concentrations observed 2 and 8 hours post-dose, respectively, on lactation day 14.
8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the information for ribavirin with regard to pregnancy testing, contraception, and infertility also applies to this combination regimen. Refer to ribavirin prescribing information for additional information.
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of ZEPATIER was evaluated in an open-label clinical trial (MK-5172-079), which included 22 subjects (n=21, genotype 1; n=1, genotype 4) 12 years of age and older who received ZEPATIER for 12 weeks. The safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy observed in this trial were comparable to those observed in adults [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . Safety and effectiveness of ZEPATIER have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 12 years of age who weigh less than 30 kg.
8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical trials of ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin included 187 subjects aged 65 years and over. Higher elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations were observed in subjects aged 65 years and over. A higher rate of late ALT elevations was observed in subjects aged 65 years and over in clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . However, no dosage adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended in geriatric patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
8.6 Gender Higher elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations were observed in females compared to males. Females experienced a higher rate of late ALT elevations in clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . However, no dose adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended based on gender [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
8.7 Race Higher elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations were observed in Asians compared to Caucasians. Asians experienced a higher rate of late ALT elevations in clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . However, no dose adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended based on race/ethnicity [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
8.8 Renal Impairment No dosage adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended in patients with any degree of renal impairment including patients receiving hemodialysis [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Administer ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin according to recommendations in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3) ]. Refer to the prescribing information for ribavirin tablets for renal dosage adjustment of ribavirin in patients with CrCl less than or equal to 50 mL per minute.
8.9 Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A). ZEPATIER is contraindicated in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) due to the lack of clinical safety and efficacy experience in HCV-infected Child-Pugh B patients, and in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) due to a 12-fold increase in grazoprevir exposure in non-HCV infected Child-Pugh C subjects. In addition, postmarketing cases of hepatic decompensation/failure have been reported in patients with advanced liver disease [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. The safety and efficacy of ZEPATIER have not been established in patients awaiting liver transplant or in liver transplant recipients.
Pregnancy
Risk Summary No adequate human data are available to establish whether or not ZEPATIER poses a risk to pregnancy outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, no evidence of adverse developmental outcomes was observed with the components of ZEPATIER (elbasvir or grazoprevir) at exposures greater than those in humans at the recommended human dose (RHD) (see Data ) . During organogenesis in the rat and rabbit, systemic exposures (AUC) were approximately 10 and 18 times (for elbasvir) and 117 and 41 times (for grazoprevir), respectively, the exposure in humans at the RHD. In rat pre/postnatal developmental studies, maternal systemic exposures (AUC) to elbasvir and grazoprevir were approximately 10 and 78 times, respectively, the exposure in humans at the RHD. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the combination regimen is contraindicated in pregnant women and in men whose female partners are pregnant. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for more information on use in pregnancy. Data Animal Data Elbasvir: Elbasvir was administered orally at up to 1000 mg/kg/day to pregnant rats and rabbits on gestation days 6 to 20 and 7 to 20, respectively, and also to rats on gestation day 6 to lactation/post-partum day 20. No effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed at up to the highest dose tested. Systemic exposures (AUC) to elbasvir were approximately 10 (rats) and 18 (rabbits) times the exposure in humans at the RHD. In both species, elbasvir has been shown to cross the placenta, with fetal plasma concentrations of up to 0.8% (rabbits) and 2.2% (rats) that of maternal concentrations observed on gestation day 20. Grazoprevir: Grazoprevir was administered to pregnant rats (oral doses up to 400 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (intravenous doses up to 100 mg/kg/day) on gestation days 6 to 20 and 7 to 20, respectively, and also to rats (oral doses up to 400 mg/kg/day) on gestation day 6 to lactation/post-partum day 20. No effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed at up to the highest dose tested. Systemic exposures (AUC) to grazoprevir were ≥78 (rats) and 41 (rabbits) times the exposure in humans at the RHD. In both species, grazoprevir has been shown to cross the placenta, with fetal plasma concentrations of up to 7% (rabbits) and 89% (rats) that of maternal concentrations observed on gestation day 20.
Pediatric use
The safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of ZEPATIER was evaluated in an open-label clinical trial (MK-5172-079), which included 22 subjects (n=21, genotype 1; n=1, genotype 4) 12 years of age and older who received ZEPATIER for 12 weeks. The safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy observed in this trial were comparable to those observed in adults [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . Safety and effectiveness of ZEPATIER have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 12 years of age who weigh less than 30 kg.
Geriatric use
Clinical trials of ZEPATIER with or without ribavirin included 187 subjects aged 65 years and over. Higher elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations were observed in subjects aged 65 years and over. A higher rate of late ALT elevations was observed in subjects aged 65 years and over in clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . However, no dosage adjustment of ZEPATIER is recommended in geriatric patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Description
ZEPATIER is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing elbasvir and grazoprevir for oral administration. Elbasvir is an HCV NS5A inhibitor, and grazoprevir is an HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor. Each tablet contains 50 mg elbasvir and 100 mg grazoprevir. The tablets include the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate, and vitamin E polyethylene glycol succinate. The tablets are film-coated with a coating material containing the following inactive ingredients: carnauba wax, ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. Elbasvir: The IUPAC name for elbasvir is Dimethyl N , N' -([(6 S )-6-phenylindolo[1,2- c ][1,3]benzoxazine-3,10-diyl]bis{1 H -imidazole-5,2-diyl-(2 S )-pyrrolidine-2,1-diyl[(2 S )-3-methyl-1-oxobutane-1,2-diyl]})dicarbamate. It has a molecular formula of C 49 H 55 N 9 O 7 and a molecular weight of 882.02. It has the following structural formula: Elbasvir is practically insoluble in water (less than 0.1 mg per mL) and very slightly soluble in ethanol (0.2 mg per mL), but is very soluble in ethyl acetate and acetone. Chemical Structure Grazoprevir: The IUPAC name for grazoprevir is (1a R ,5 S ,8 S ,10 R ,22a R )- N -[(1 R ,2 S )-1-[(Cyclopropylsulfonamido)carbonyl]-2-ethenylcyclopropyl]-14-methoxy-5-(2-methylpropan-2-yl)-3,6-dioxo-1,1a,3,4,5,6,9,10,18,19,20,21,22,22a-tetradecahydro-8 H -7,10-methanocyclopropa[18,19][1,10,3,6]dioxadiazacyclononadecino[11,12- b ]quinoxaline-8-carboxamide. It has a molecular formula of C 38 H 50 N 6 O 9 S and a molecular weight of 766.90. It has the following structural formula: Grazoprevir is practically insoluble in water (less than 0.1 mg per mL) but is freely soluble in ethanol and some organic solvents (e.g., acetone, tetrahydrofuran and N,N-dimethylformamide). Chemical Structure
Clinical pharmacology
12.1 Mechanism of Action ZEPATIER is a fixed-dose combination of elbasvir and grazoprevir which are direct-acting antiviral agents against the hepatitis C virus [see Microbiology (12.4) ].
12.2 Pharmacodynamics Cardiac Electrophysiology Thorough QT studies have been conducted for elbasvir and grazoprevir. The effect of elbasvir 700 mg on QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, single-dose, placebo- and active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) 3-period crossover thorough QT trial in 42 healthy subjects. At a concentration 3 to 4 times the therapeutic concentration, elbasvir does not prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent. The effect of grazoprevir 1600 mg (16 times the approved dose) on QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, single-dose, placebo- and active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) 3-period crossover thorough QT trial in 41 healthy subjects. At a concentration 40 times the therapeutic concentration, grazoprevir does not prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetic properties of elbasvir and grazoprevir have been evaluated in non-HCV-infected adult subjects and in HCV-infected adult subjects. Elbasvir pharmacokinetics were similar in healthy subjects and HCV-infected subjects and were approximately dose-proportional over the range of 5-100 mg once daily. Grazoprevir oral exposures are approximately 2-fold greater in HCV-infected subjects as compared to healthy subjects. Grazoprevir pharmacokinetics increased in a greater than dose-proportional manner over the range of 10-800 mg once daily in HCV-infected subjects. Ribavirin co-administration with ZEPATIER had no clinically relevant impact on plasma AUC and C max of elbasvir and grazoprevir compared to administration of ZEPATIER alone. The geometric mean steady-state pharmacokinetic parameter values for elbasvir and grazoprevir in non-cirrhotic HCV-infected subjects are provided in Table 7 . Following once daily administration of ZEPATIER to HCV-infected subjects, elbasvir and grazoprevir reached steady state within approximately 6 days. Table 7: Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) for Elbasvir and Grazoprevir Steady State Pharmacokinetic Parameter Values in Non-Cirrhotic HCV-Infected Subjects Estimated Based on Population Pharmacokinetic Modeling Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) AUC 0-24 (ng
- hr/mL) C max (ng/mL) C 24 (ng/mL) Elbasvir 1920 (1880, 1960) 121 (118, 123) 48.4 (47.3, 49.6) Grazoprevir 1420 (1400, 1530) 165 (161, 176) 18.0 (17.8, 19.9) Absorption Following administration of ZEPATIER to HCV-infected subjects, elbasvir peak concentrations occur at a median T max of 3 hours (range of 3 to 6 hours); grazoprevir peak concentrations occur at a median T max of 2 hours (range of 30 minutes to 3 hours). The absolute bioavailability of elbasvir is estimated to be 32%, and grazoprevir is estimated to be 27%. Effect of Food Relative to fasting conditions, the administration of a single dose of ZEPATIER with a high-fat (900 kcal, 500 kcal from fat) meal to healthy subjects resulted in decreases in elbasvir AUC 0-inf and C max of approximately 11% and 15%, respectively, and increases in grazoprevir AUC 0-inf and C max of approximately 1.5-fold and 2.8-fold, respectively. These differences in elbasvir and grazoprevir exposure are not clinically relevant; therefore, ZEPATIER may be taken without regard to food [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Distribution Elbasvir and grazoprevir are extensively bound (greater than 99.9% and 98.8%, respectively) to human plasma proteins. Both elbasvir and grazoprevir bind to human serum albumin and α1-acid glycoprotein. Estimated apparent volume of distribution values of elbasvir and grazoprevir are approximately 680 L and 1250 L, respectively, based on population pharmacokinetic modeling. In preclinical distribution studies, elbasvir distributes into most tissues including the liver; whereas grazoprevir distributes predominantly to the liver likely facilitated by the active transport through the OATP1B1/3 liver uptake transporter. Elimination The geometric mean apparent terminal half-life for elbasvir (50 mg) and grazoprevir (100 mg) is approximately 24 and 31 hours, respectively, in HCV-infected subjects. Metabolism Elbasvir and grazoprevir are partially eliminated by oxidative metabolism, primarily by CYP3A. No circulating metabolites of either elbasvir or grazoprevir were detected in human plasma. Excretion The primary route of elimination of elbasvir and grazoprevir is through feces with almost all (greater than 90%) of radiolabeled dose recovered in feces compared to less than 1% in urine. Specific Populations Pediatric Population The pharmacokinetics of elbasvir and grazoprevir were evaluated in 22 pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older, with HCV genotype 1 or 4, who received a daily dose of ZEPATIER (50 mg elbasvir/100 mg grazoprevir). The pharmacokinetic properties of elbasvir and grazoprevir in pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older are provided in Table 8. Exposures in pediatric subjects were comparable to those observed in adults. Table 8: Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) for Elbasvir and Grazoprevir Steady State Pharmacokinetic Parameter Values in Non-Cirrhotic HCV-Infected Pediatric Subjects Ages 12 to <18 Years PK Parameters AUC 0-24 and C max N=22; C trough N=21 Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) AUC 0-24 (ng
- hr/mL) C max (ng/mL) C 24 (ng/mL) Elbasvir 2120 (1800, 2510) 167 (140, 199) 50.3 (41.7, 60.6) Grazoprevir 1110 (871, 1410) 188 (140, 253) 11.7 (9.43, 14.5) Geriatric Population In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir and grazoprevir AUCs are estimated to be 16% and 45% higher, respectively, in subjects at least 65 years of age compared to subjects less than 65 years of age. Gender In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir and grazoprevir AUCs are estimated to be 50% and 30% higher, respectively, in females compared to males. Weight/BMI In population pharmacokinetic analyses, there was no effect of weight on elbasvir pharmacokinetics. Grazoprevir AUC is estimated to be 15% higher in a 53 kg subject compared to a 77 kg subject. This change is not clinically relevant for grazoprevir. Race/Ethnicity In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir and grazoprevir AUCs are estimated to be 15% and 50% higher, respectively, for Asians compared to Caucasians. Population pharmacokinetics estimates of exposure of elbasvir and grazoprevir were comparable between Caucasians and Black/African Americans. Renal Impairment In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir AUC was 25% higher in hemodialysis-dependent subjects and 46% higher in non-dialysis-dependent subjects with severe renal impairment compared to elbasvir AUC in subjects without severe renal impairment. In population pharmacokinetic analysis in HCV-infected subjects, grazoprevir AUC was 10% higher in hemodialysis-dependent subjects and 40% higher in non-dialysis-dependent subjects with severe renal impairment compared to grazoprevir AUC in subjects without severe renal impairment. Elbasvir and grazoprevir are not removed by hemodialysis. Elbasvir and grazoprevir are unlikely to be removed by peritoneal dialysis as both are highly protein bound. Overall, changes in exposure of elbasvir and grazoprevir in HCV-infected subjects with renal impairment with or without hemodialysis are not clinically relevant [see Use in Specific Populations (8.8) ]. Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of elbasvir and grazoprevir were evaluated in non-HCV-infected subjects with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Category A [CP-A], score of 5-6), moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Category B [CP-B], score of 7-9) and severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Category C [CP-C], score of 10-15). In addition, the pharmacokinetics of elbasvir and grazoprevir were also evaluated in HCV-infected subjects including CP-A subjects with compensated cirrhosis. Relative to non-HCV-infected subjects with normal hepatic function, no clinically relevant differences in elbasvir AUC values were observed in non-HCV-infected subjects with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment. In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir steady-state AUC was similar in HCV-infected subjects with compensated cirrhosis compared to HCV-infected, non-cirrhotic subjects. Relative to non-HCV-infected subjects with normal hepatic function, grazoprevir AUC values were higher by 1.7-fold, 5-fold, and 12-fold in non-HCV-infected subjects with mild, moderate, and severe hepatic impairment, respectively. In population pharmacokinetic analyses, grazoprevir steady-state AUC values were higher by 1.65-fold in HCV-infected subjects with compensated cirrhosis compared to HCV-infected, non-cirrhotic subjects. Drug Interaction Studies Drug interaction studies were performed in healthy adults with elbasvir, grazoprevir, or co-administered elbasvir and grazoprevir and drugs likely to be co-administered or drugs commonly used as probes for pharmacokinetic interactions. Table 9 summarizes the effects of co-administered drugs on the exposures of the individual components of ZEPATIER (elbasvir and grazoprevir). Table 10 summarizes the effects of the individual components of ZEPATIER on the exposures of the co-administered drugs. For information regarding clinical recommendations, [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5) , and Drug Interactions (7) ]. Elbasvir and grazoprevir are substrates of CYP3A and P-gp, but the role of intestinal P-gp in the absorption of elbasvir and grazoprevir appears to be minimal. Co-administration of moderate and strong CYP3A inducers with ZEPATIER may decrease elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations, leading to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER. Co-administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with ZEPATIER may increase elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations. Grazoprevir is a substrate of OATP1B1/3. Co-administration of ZEPATIER with drugs that inhibit OATP1B1/3 transporters may result in a clinically relevant increase in grazoprevir plasma concentrations. Elbasvir is not a CYP3A inhibitor in vitro and grazoprevir is a weak CYP3A inhibitor in humans. Co-administration with grazoprevir resulted in a 34% increase in plasma exposure of midazolam and a 43% increase in plasma exposure of tacrolimus (see Tables 6 and 10 ). Elbasvir inhibited P-gp in vitro , but no clinically relevant increases in concentrations of digoxin (a P-gp substrate; see Table 10 ) were observed by co-administration of elbasvir. Grazoprevir is not a P-gp inhibitor in vitro . Elbasvir and grazoprevir are inhibitors of the drug transporter breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) at the intestinal level in humans and may increase plasma concentrations of co-administered BCRP substrates. Clinically significant drug interactions with ZEPATIER as an inhibitor of other CYP enzymes (CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6), UGT1A1, esterases (CES1, CES2, and CatA), organic anion transporters (OAT)1 and OAT3, and organic cation transporter (OCT)2, are not expected, and multiple-dose administration of elbasvir or grazoprevir is unlikely to induce the metabolism of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A based on in vitro data. Table 9: Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetics of Elbasvir or Grazoprevir in the Presence of Co-Administered Drug Co-Administered Drug Regimen of Co-Administered Drug Regimen of EBR or/and GZR N Geometric Mean Ratio [90% CI] of EBR and GZR PK with/without Co-Administered Drug (No Effect=1.00) AUC AUC 0-inf for single-dose, AUC 0-24 for once daily. C max C24 Abbreviations: EBR, elbasvir; GZR, grazoprevir; IV, intravenous; PO, oral; EBR + GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as separate pills; EBR/GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as a single fixed-dose combination tablet. Antifungal Ketoconazole 400 mg once daily EBR 50 mg single-dose 7 EBR 1.80 (1.41, 2.29) 1.29 (1.00, 1.66) 1.89 (1.37, 2.60) 400 mg once daily GZR 100 mg single-dose 8 GZR 3.02 (2.42, 3.76) 1.13 (0.77, 1.67) 2.01 (1.49, 2.71) Antimycobacterial Rifampin 600 mg single-dose IV EBR 50 mg single-dose 14 EBR 1.22 (1.06, 1.40) 1.41 (1.18, 1.68) 1.31 (1.12, 1.53) 600 mg single-dose PO EBR 50 mg single-dose 14 EBR 1.17 (0.98, 1.39) 1.29 (1.06, 1.58) 1.21 (1.03, 1.43) 600 mg PO once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.93 (0.75, 1.17) 1.16 (0.82, 1.65) 0.10 (0.07, 0.13) 600 mg IV single-dose GZR 200 mg single-dose 12 GZR 10.21 (8.68, 12.00) 10.94 (8.92, 13.43) 1.77 (1.40, 2.24) 600 mg PO single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 8.35 (7.38, 9.45) AUC 0-24 6.52 (5.16, 8.24) 1.62 (1.32, 1.98) HCV Antiviral EBR 20 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 10 GZR 0.90 (0.63, 1.28) 0.87 (0.50, 1.52) 0.94 (0.77, 1.15) GZR 200 mg once daily EBR 20 mg once daily 10 EBR 1.01 (0.83, 1.24) 0.93 (0.76, 1.13) 1.02 (0.83, 1.24) HIV Protease Inhibitor Atazanavir/ ritonavir 300 mg/100 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 4.76 (4.07, 5.56) 4.15 (3.46, 4.97) 6.45 (5.51, 7.54) 300 mg/100 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 10.58 (7.78, 14.39) 6.24 (4.42, 8.81) 11.64 (7.96, 17.02) Darunavir/ ritonavir 600 mg/100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 1.66 (1.35, 2.05) 1.67 (1.36, 2.05) 1.82 (1.39, 2.39) 600 mg/100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 GZR 7.50 (5.92, 9.51) 5.27 (4.04, 6.86) 8.05 (6.33, 10.24) Lopinavir/ ritonavir 400 mg/100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 3.71 (3.05, 4.53) 2.87 (2.29, 3.58) 4.58 (3.72, 5.64) 400 mg/100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 GZR 12.86 (10.25, 16.13) 7.31 (5.65, 9.45) 21.70 (12.99, 36.25) Ritonavir Higher doses of ritonavir have not been tested in a drug interaction study with GZR. 100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg single-dose 10 GZR 2.03 (1.60, 2.56) 1.15 (0.60, 2.18) 1.88 (1.65, 2.14) HIV Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor Dolutegravir 50 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 EBR 0.98 (0.93, 1.04) 0.97 (0.89, 1.05) 0.98 (0.93, 1.03) 50 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.81 (0.67, 0.97) 0.64 (0.44, 0.93) 0.86 (0.79, 0.93) Raltegravir 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg single-dose 10 EBR 0.81 (0.57, 1.17) 0.89 (0.61, 1.29) 0.80 (0.55, 1.16) 400 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 GZR 0.89 (0.72, 1.09) 0.85 (0.62, 1.16) 0.90 (0.82, 0.99) HIV Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Efavirenz 600 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 0.46 (0.36, 0.59) 0.55 (0.41, 0.73) 0.41 (0.28, 0.59) 600 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.17 (0.13, 0.24) 0.13 (0.09, 0.19) 0.31 (0.25, 0.38) Rilpivirine 25 mg once daily EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 19 EBR 1.07 (1.00, 1.15) 1.07 (0.99, 1.16) 1.04 (0.98, 1.11) 25 mg once daily EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 19 GZR 0.98 (0.89, 1.07) 0.97 (0.83, 1.14) 1.00 (0.93, 1.07) HIV Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 0.93 (0.82, 1.05) 0.88 (0.77, 1.00) 0.92 (0.81, 1.05) 300 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.86 (0.65, 1.12) 0.78 (0.51, 1.18) 0.89 (0.78, 1.01) HIV Fixed-Dose Combination Regimen Elvitegravir/ cobicistat/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 150 mg/ 150 mg/ 200 mg/ 300 mg once daily EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg once daily 21 EBR 2.18 (2.02, 2.35) 1.91 (1.77, 2.05) 2.38 (2.19, 2.60) EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg once daily 21 GZR 5.36 (4.48, 6.43) 4.59 (3.70, 5.69) 2.78 (2.48, 3.11) Immunosuppressant Cyclosporine 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 EBR 1.98 (1.84, 2.13) 1.95 (1.84, 2.07) 2.21 (1.98, 2.47) 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 GZR 15.21 (12.83, 18.04) 17.00 (12.94, 22.34) 3.39 (2.82, 4.09) Mycophenolate mofetil 1000 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 EBR 1.07 (1.00, 1.14) 1.07 (0.98, 1.16) 1.05 (0.97, 1.14) 1000 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 GZR 0.74 (0.60, 0.92) 0.58 (0.42, 0.82) 0.97 (0.89, 1.06) Prednisone 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 EBR 1.17 (1.11, 1.24) 1.25 (1.16, 1.35) 1.04 (0.97, 1.12) 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 GZR 1.09 (0.95, 1.25) 1.34 (1.10, 1.62) 0.93 (0.87, 1.00) Tacrolimus 2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 16 EBR 0.97 (0.90, 1.06) 0.99 (0.88, 1.10) 0.92 (0.83, 1.02) 2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 16 GZR 1.12 (0.97, 1.30) 1.07 (0.83, 1.37) 0.94 (0.87, 1.02) Opioid-Substitution Therapy Buprenorphine/naloxone 8 mg/2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg single-dose 15 EBR 1.22 (0.98, 1.52) 1.13 (0.87, 1.46) 1.22 (0.99, 1.51) 8-24 mg/ 2-6 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 The reference (EBR or GZR alone) for the analysis consisted of subjects pooled across Phase I studies. GZR 0.86 (0.63, 1.18) 0.80 (0.54, 1.20) 0.97 (0.77, 1.22) Methadone 20-120 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 1.20 (0.94, 1.53) 1.23 (0.94, 1.62) 1.32 (1.03, 1.68) 20-150 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 1.03 (0.76, 1.41) 0.89 (0.60, 1.32) 0.98 (0.79, 1.23) Acid-Reducing Agent Famotidine 20 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 EBR 1.05 (0.92, 1.18) 1.11 (0.98, 1.26) 1.03 (0.91, 1.17) 20 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 GZR 1.10 (0.95, 1.28) 0.89 (0.71, 1.11) 1.12 (0.97, 1.30) Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 EBR 1.05 (0.93, 1.18) 1.02 (0.92, 1.14) 1.03 (0.92, 1.17) 40 mg once daily EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 GZR 1.12 (0.96, 1.30) 1.10 (0.89, 1.37) 1.17 (1.02, 1.34) Phosphate Binder Calcium acetate 2668 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 EBR 0.92 (0.75, 1.14) 0.86 (0.71, 1.04) 0.87 (0.70, 1.09) 2668 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 GZR 0.79 (0.68, 0.91) 0.57 (0.40, 0.83) 0.77 (0.61, 0.99) Sevelamer carbonate 2400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 EBR 1.13 (0.94, 1.37) 1.07 (0.88, 1.29) 1.22 (1.02, 1.45) 2400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 GZR 0.82 (0.68, 0.99) 0.53 (0.37, 0.76) 0.84 (0.71, 0.99) Statin Atorvastatin 20 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 9 GZR 1.26 (0.97, 1.64) 1.26 (0.83, 1.90) 1.11 (1.00, 1.23) Pitavastatin 1 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 9 GZR 0.81 (0.70, 0.95) 0.72 (0.57, 0.92) 0.91 (0.82, 1.01) Pravastatin 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 EBR 0.98 (0.93, 1.02) 0.97 (0.89, 1.05) 0.97 (0.92, 1.02) 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 1.24 (1.00, 1.53) 1.42 (1.00, 2.03) 1.07 (0.99, 1.16) Rosuvastatin 10 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg single-dose 11 EBR 1.09 (0.98, 1.21) 1.11 (0.99, 1.26) 0.96 (0.86, 1.08) 10 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 11 GZR 1.16 (0.94, 1.44) 1.13 (0.77, 1.65) 0.93 (0.84, 1.03) 10 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 11 GZR 1.01 (0.79, 1.28) 0.97 (0.63, 1.50) 0.95 (0.87, 1.04) Table 10: Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetics for Co-Administered Drug in the Presence of Elbasvir, Grazoprevir, or Co-Administered Elbasvir and Grazoprevir Co-Administered Drug Regimen of Co-Administered Drug EBR or/and GZR Administration EBR or/and GZR Regimen N Geometric Mean Ratio [90% CI] of Co-Administered Drug PK with/without EBR or/and GZR (No Effect=1.00) AUC AUC 0-inf for single-dose administration; AUC 0-24 for once daily administration; AUC 0-12 for twice daily administration C max C trough C24 for once daily administration; C12 for twice daily administration. Abbreviations: EBR, elbasvir; GZR, grazoprevir; EBR + GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as separate tablets; EBR/GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as a single fixed-dose combination tablet P-gp Substrate Digoxin Digoxin 0.25 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg once daily 18 1.11 (1.02, 1.22) 1.47 (1.25, 1.73) -- CYP3A Substrate Midazolam Midazolam 2 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.34 (1.29, 1.39) 1.15 (1.01, 1.31) -- CYP2C8 Substrate Montelukast Montelukast 10 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 23 1.11 (1.01, 1.20) 0.92 (0.81, 1.06) 1.39 (1.25, 1.56) HCV Antiviral GS-331007 Sofosbuvir 400 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 1.13 (1.05, 1.21) 0.87 (0.78, 0.96) 1.53 (1.43, 1.63) Sofosbuvir Sofosbuvir 400 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 2.43 (2.12, 2.79) N=14 2.27 (1.72, 2.99) -- HIV Protease Inhibitor Atazanavir/ ritonavir Atazanavir 300 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 8 1.07 (0.98, 1.17) 1.02 (0.96, 1.08) 1.15 (1.02, 1.29) Atazanavir 300 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.43 (1.30, 1.57) 1.12 (1.01, 1.24) 1.23 (1.13, 1.34) Darunavir/ ritonavir Darunavir 600 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 8 0.95 (0.86, 1.06) 0.95 (0.85, 1.05) 0.94 (0.85, 1.05) Darunavir 600 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 1.11 (0.99, 1.24) 1.10 (0.96, 1.25) 1.00 (0.85, 1.18) Lopinavir/ ritonavir Lopinavir 400 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 9 1.02 (0.93, 1.13) 1.02 (0.92, 1.13) 1.07 (0.97, 1.18) Lopinavir 400 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 1.03 (0.96, 1.16) 0.97 (0.88, 1.08) 0.97 (0.81, 1.15) HIV Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor Dolutegravir Dolutegravir 50 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 12 1.16 (1.00, 1.34) 1.22 (1.05, 1.40) 1.14 (0.95, 1.36) Raltegravir Raltegravir 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg single-dose 10 1.02 (0.81, 1.27) 1.09 (0.83, 1.44) 0.99 (0.80, 1.22) C12 Raltegravir 400 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.43 (0.89, 2.30) 1.46 (0.78, 2.73) 1.47 (1.09, 2.00) HIV Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Efavirenz Efavirenz 600 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 7 0.82 (0.78, 0.86) 0.74 (0.67, 0.82) 0.91 (0.87, 0.96) Efavirenz 600 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.00 (0.96, 1.05) 1.03 (0.99, 1.08) 0.93 (0.88, 0.98) Rilpivirine Rilpivirine 25 mg once daily EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 19 1.13 (1.07, 1.20) 1.07 (0.97, 1.17) 1.16 (1.09, 1.23) HIV Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 1.34 (1.23, 1.47) 1.47 (1.32, 1.63) 1.29 (1.18, 1.41) Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 1.18 (1.09, 1.28) 1.14 (1.04, 1.25) 1.24 (1.10, 1.39) Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg + 100 mg once daily 13 1.27 (1.20, 1.35) 1.14 (0.95, 1.36) 1.23 (1.09, 1.40) HIV Fixed-Dose Combination Regimen Elvitegravir/ cobicistat/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Elvitegravir 150 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.10 (1.00, 1.21) 1.02 (0.93, 1.11) 1.31 (1.11, 1.55) Cobicistat 150 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.49 (1.42, 1.57) 1.39 (1.29, 1.50) -- Emtricitabine 200 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.07 (1.03, 1.10) 0.96 (0.90, 1.02) 1.19 (1.13, 1.25) Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.18 (1.13, 1.24) 1.25 (1.14, 1.37) 1.20 (1.15, 1.26) Immunosuppressant Cyclosporine Cyclosporine 400 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 0.96 (0.90, 1.02) 0.90 (0.85, 0.97) 1.00 (0.92, 1.08) Mycophenolic acid Mycophenolate mofetil 1000 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 0.95 (0.87, 1.03) 0.85 (0.67, 1.07) -- Prednisolone Prednisone 40 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 1.08 (1.01, 1.16) 1.04 (0.99, 1.09) -- Prednisone Prednisone 40 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 1.08 (1.00, 1.17) 1.05 (1.00, 1.10) -- Tacrolimus Tacrolimus 2 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 1.43 (1.24, 1.64) 0.60 (0.52, 0.69) 1.70 (1.49, 1.94) Oral Contraceptive Ethinyl estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg EE/ 0.15 mg LNG single-dose EBR 50 mg once daily 20 1.01 (0.97, 1.05) 1.10 (1.05, 1.16) -- GZR 200 mg once daily 20 1.10 (1.05, 1.14) 1.05 (0.98, 1.12) -- Levonorgestrel (LNG) EBR 50 mg once daily 20 1.14 (1.04, 1.24) 1.02 (0.95, 1.08) -- GZR 200 mg once daily 20 1.23 (1.15, 1.32) 0.93 (0.84, 1.03) -- Opioid Substitution Therapy Buprenorphine Buprenorphine 8 mg/Naloxone 2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg once daily 15 0.98 (0.89, 1.08) 0.94 (0.82, 1.08) 0.98 (0.88, 1.09) Buprenorphine 8-24 mg/ Naloxone 2-6 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 0.98 (0.81, 1.19) 0.90 (0.76, 1.07) -- R-Methadone Methadone 20-120 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 1.03 (0.92, 1.15) 1.07 (0.95, 1.20) 1.10 (0.96, 1.26) Methadone 20-150 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 1.09 (1.02, 1.17) 1.03 (0.96, 1.11) -- S-Methadone Methadone 20-120 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 1.09 (0.94, 1.26) 1.09 (0.95, 1.25) 1.20 (0.98, 1.47) Methadone 20-150 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 1.23 (1.12, 1.35) 1.15 (1.07, 1.25) -- Statin Atorvastatin Atorvastatin 10 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 1.94 (1.63, 2.33) 4.34 (3.10, 6.07) 0.21 (0.17, 0.26) Pitavastatin Pitavastatin 1 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 9 1.11 (0.91, 1.34) 1.27 (1.07, 1.52) -- Pravastatin Pravastatin 40 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 12 1.33 (1.09, 1.64) N=10 1.28 (1.05, 1.55) -- Rosuvastatin Rosuvastatin 10 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 12 2.26 (1.89, 2.69) N=8 5.49 (4.29, 7.04) 0.98 (0.84, 1.13)
12.4 Microbiology Mechanism of Action ZEPATIER combines two direct-acting antiviral agents with distinct mechanisms of action and non-overlapping resistance profiles to target HCV at multiple steps in the viral lifecycle. Elbasvir is an inhibitor of HCV NS5A, which is essential for viral RNA replication and virion assembly. The mechanism of action of elbasvir has been characterized based on cell culture antiviral activity and drug resistance mapping studies. Grazoprevir is an inhibitor of the HCV NS3/4A protease which is necessary for the proteolytic cleavage of the HCV encoded polyprotein (into mature forms of the NS3, NS4A, NS4B, NS5A, and NS5B proteins) and is essential for viral replication. In a biochemical assay, grazoprevir inhibited the proteolytic activity of the recombinant HCV genotype 1a, 1b, and 4a NS3/4A protease enzymes with IC 50 values of 7 pM, 4 pM, and 62 pM, respectively. Antiviral Activity In HCV replicon assays, the EC 50 values of elbasvir against full-length replicons from genotypes 1a, 1b, and 4, were 4 pM, 3 pM, and 0.3 pM, respectively. The median EC 50 values of elbasvir against chimeric replicons encoding NS5A sequences from clinical isolates were 5 pM for genotype 1a (range 3-9 pM; N=5), 9 pM for genotype 1b (range 5-10 pM; N=4), 0.2 pM for genotype 4a (range 0.2-0.2 pM; N=2), 3,600 pM for genotype 4b (range 17 pM-34,000 pM; N=3), 0.45 pM for genotype 4d (range 0.4-0.5 pM; N=2), 1.9 pM for genotype 4f (N=1), 36.3 pM for genotype 4g (range 0.6-72 pM; N=2), 0.6 pM for genotype 4m (range 0.4-0.7 pM; N=2), 2.2 pM for genotype 4o (N=1), and 0.5 pM for genotype 4q (N=1). In HCV replicon assays, the EC 50 values of grazoprevir against full-length replicons from genotypes 1a, 1b, and 4, were 0.4 nM, 0.5 nM, and 0.3 nM, respectively. The median EC 50 values of grazoprevir against chimeric replicons encoding NS3/4A sequences from clinical isolates were 0.8 nM for genotype 1a (range 0.4-5.1 nM; N=10), 0.3 nM for genotype 1b (range 0.2-5.9 nM; N=9), 0.3 nM for genotype 4a (N=1), 0.16 nM for genotype 4b (range 0.11-0.2 nM; N=2), and 0.24 nM for genotype 4g (range 0.15-0.33 nM; N=2). Combination Antiviral Activity Evaluation of elbasvir in combination with grazoprevir or ribavirin showed no antagonistic effect in reducing HCV RNA levels in replicon cells. Evaluation of grazoprevir in combination with ribavirin showed no antagonistic effect in reducing HCV RNA levels in replicon cells. Resistance In Cell Culture HCV replicons with reduced susceptibility to elbasvir and grazoprevir have been selected in cell culture for genotypes 1a, 1b, and 4 which resulted in the emergence of resistance-associated amino acid substitutions in NS5A or NS3, respectively. The majority of amino acid substitutions in NS5A or NS3 selected in cell culture or identified in Phase 2b and 3 clinical trials were phenotypically characterized in genotype 1a, 1b, or 4 replicons. For elbasvir, in HCV genotype 1a replicons, single NS5A substitutions M28A/G/T, Q30D/E/H/K/R, L31M/V, H58D, and Y93C/H/N reduced elbasvir antiviral activity by 1.5- to 2,000-fold. In genotype 1b replicons, single NS5A substitutions L28M, L31F, and Y93H reduced elbasvir antiviral activity by 2- to 17-fold. In genotype 4 replicons, single NS5A substitutions L30S, M31V, and Y93H reduced elbasvir antiviral activity by 3- to 23-fold. In general, in HCV genotype 1a, 1b, or 4 replicons, combinations of elbasvir resistance-associated substitutions further reduced elbasvir antiviral activity. For grazoprevir, in HCV genotype 1a replicons, single NS3 substitutions Y56H, R155K, A156G/T/V, and D168A/E/G/N/S/V/Y reduced grazoprevir antiviral activity by 2- to 81-fold; V36L/M, Q80K/R, or V107I single substitutions had no impact on grazoprevir antiviral activity in cell culture. In genotype 1b replicons, single NS3 substitutions F43S, Y56F, V107I, A156S/T/V, and D168A/G/V reduced grazoprevir antiviral activity by 1.5- to 375-fold. In genotype 4 replicons, single NS3 substitutions D168A/V reduced grazoprevir antiviral activity by 110- to 320-fold. In general, in HCV genotype 1a, 1b, or 4 replicons, combinations of grazoprevir resistance-associated substitutions further reduced grazoprevir antiviral activity. In Clinical Studies In a pooled analysis of subjects treated with regimens containing ZEPATIER or elbasvir + grazoprevir with or without ribavirin in Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, resistance analyses of both drug targets were conducted for 50 subjects who experienced virologic failure and had sequence data available (6 with on-treatment virologic failure, 44 with post-treatment relapse). Treatment-emergent substitutions observed in the viral populations of these subjects based on HCV genotypes and subtypes are shown in Table 11 . …
Mechanism of action
ZEPATIER is a fixed-dose combination of elbasvir and grazoprevir which are direct-acting antiviral agents against the hepatitis C virus [see Microbiology (12.4) ].
Pharmacodynamics
Cardiac Electrophysiology Thorough QT studies have been conducted for elbasvir and grazoprevir. The effect of elbasvir 700 mg on QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, single-dose, placebo- and active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) 3-period crossover thorough QT trial in 42 healthy subjects. At a concentration 3 to 4 times the therapeutic concentration, elbasvir does not prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent. The effect of grazoprevir 1600 mg (16 times the approved dose) on QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, single-dose, placebo- and active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) 3-period crossover thorough QT trial in 41 healthy subjects. At a concentration 40 times the therapeutic concentration, grazoprevir does not prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetic properties of elbasvir and grazoprevir have been evaluated in non-HCV-infected adult subjects and in HCV-infected adult subjects. Elbasvir pharmacokinetics were similar in healthy subjects and HCV-infected subjects and were approximately dose-proportional over the range of 5-100 mg once daily. Grazoprevir oral exposures are approximately 2-fold greater in HCV-infected subjects as compared to healthy subjects. Grazoprevir pharmacokinetics increased in a greater than dose-proportional manner over the range of 10-800 mg once daily in HCV-infected subjects. Ribavirin co-administration with ZEPATIER had no clinically relevant impact on plasma AUC and C max of elbasvir and grazoprevir compared to administration of ZEPATIER alone. The geometric mean steady-state pharmacokinetic parameter values for elbasvir and grazoprevir in non-cirrhotic HCV-infected subjects are provided in Table 7 . Following once daily administration of ZEPATIER to HCV-infected subjects, elbasvir and grazoprevir reached steady state within approximately 6 days. Table 7: Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) for Elbasvir and Grazoprevir Steady State Pharmacokinetic Parameter Values in Non-Cirrhotic HCV-Infected Subjects Estimated Based on Population Pharmacokinetic Modeling Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) AUC 0-24 (ng
- hr/mL) C max (ng/mL) C 24 (ng/mL) Elbasvir 1920 (1880, 1960) 121 (118, 123) 48.4 (47.3, 49.6) Grazoprevir 1420 (1400, 1530) 165 (161, 176) 18.0 (17.8, 19.9) Absorption Following administration of ZEPATIER to HCV-infected subjects, elbasvir peak concentrations occur at a median T max of 3 hours (range of 3 to 6 hours); grazoprevir peak concentrations occur at a median T max of 2 hours (range of 30 minutes to 3 hours). The absolute bioavailability of elbasvir is estimated to be 32%, and grazoprevir is estimated to be 27%. Effect of Food Relative to fasting conditions, the administration of a single dose of ZEPATIER with a high-fat (900 kcal, 500 kcal from fat) meal to healthy subjects resulted in decreases in elbasvir AUC 0-inf and C max of approximately 11% and 15%, respectively, and increases in grazoprevir AUC 0-inf and C max of approximately 1.5-fold and 2.8-fold, respectively. These differences in elbasvir and grazoprevir exposure are not clinically relevant; therefore, ZEPATIER may be taken without regard to food [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Distribution Elbasvir and grazoprevir are extensively bound (greater than 99.9% and 98.8%, respectively) to human plasma proteins. Both elbasvir and grazoprevir bind to human serum albumin and α1-acid glycoprotein. Estimated apparent volume of distribution values of elbasvir and grazoprevir are approximately 680 L and 1250 L, respectively, based on population pharmacokinetic modeling. In preclinical distribution studies, elbasvir distributes into most tissues including the liver; whereas grazoprevir distributes predominantly to the liver likely facilitated by the active transport through the OATP1B1/3 liver uptake transporter. Elimination The geometric mean apparent terminal half-life for elbasvir (50 mg) and grazoprevir (100 mg) is approximately 24 and 31 hours, respectively, in HCV-infected subjects. Metabolism Elbasvir and grazoprevir are partially eliminated by oxidative metabolism, primarily by CYP3A. No circulating metabolites of either elbasvir or grazoprevir were detected in human plasma. Excretion The primary route of elimination of elbasvir and grazoprevir is through feces with almost all (greater than 90%) of radiolabeled dose recovered in feces compared to less than 1% in urine. Specific Populations Pediatric Population The pharmacokinetics of elbasvir and grazoprevir were evaluated in 22 pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older, with HCV genotype 1 or 4, who received a daily dose of ZEPATIER (50 mg elbasvir/100 mg grazoprevir). The pharmacokinetic properties of elbasvir and grazoprevir in pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older are provided in Table 8. Exposures in pediatric subjects were comparable to those observed in adults. Table 8: Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) for Elbasvir and Grazoprevir Steady State Pharmacokinetic Parameter Values in Non-Cirrhotic HCV-Infected Pediatric Subjects Ages 12 to <18 Years PK Parameters AUC 0-24 and C max N=22; C trough N=21 Geometric Mean (90% Confidence Interval) AUC 0-24 (ng
- hr/mL) C max (ng/mL) C 24 (ng/mL) Elbasvir 2120 (1800, 2510) 167 (140, 199) 50.3 (41.7, 60.6) Grazoprevir 1110 (871, 1410) 188 (140, 253) 11.7 (9.43, 14.5) Geriatric Population In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir and grazoprevir AUCs are estimated to be 16% and 45% higher, respectively, in subjects at least 65 years of age compared to subjects less than 65 years of age. Gender In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir and grazoprevir AUCs are estimated to be 50% and 30% higher, respectively, in females compared to males. Weight/BMI In population pharmacokinetic analyses, there was no effect of weight on elbasvir pharmacokinetics. Grazoprevir AUC is estimated to be 15% higher in a 53 kg subject compared to a 77 kg subject. This change is not clinically relevant for grazoprevir. Race/Ethnicity In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir and grazoprevir AUCs are estimated to be 15% and 50% higher, respectively, for Asians compared to Caucasians. Population pharmacokinetics estimates of exposure of elbasvir and grazoprevir were comparable between Caucasians and Black/African Americans. Renal Impairment In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir AUC was 25% higher in hemodialysis-dependent subjects and 46% higher in non-dialysis-dependent subjects with severe renal impairment compared to elbasvir AUC in subjects without severe renal impairment. In population pharmacokinetic analysis in HCV-infected subjects, grazoprevir AUC was 10% higher in hemodialysis-dependent subjects and 40% higher in non-dialysis-dependent subjects with severe renal impairment compared to grazoprevir AUC in subjects without severe renal impairment. Elbasvir and grazoprevir are not removed by hemodialysis. Elbasvir and grazoprevir are unlikely to be removed by peritoneal dialysis as both are highly protein bound. Overall, changes in exposure of elbasvir and grazoprevir in HCV-infected subjects with renal impairment with or without hemodialysis are not clinically relevant [see Use in Specific Populations (8.8) ]. Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of elbasvir and grazoprevir were evaluated in non-HCV-infected subjects with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Category A [CP-A], score of 5-6), moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Category B [CP-B], score of 7-9) and severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Category C [CP-C], score of 10-15). In addition, the pharmacokinetics of elbasvir and grazoprevir were also evaluated in HCV-infected subjects including CP-A subjects with compensated cirrhosis. Relative to non-HCV-infected subjects with normal hepatic function, no clinically relevant differences in elbasvir AUC values were observed in non-HCV-infected subjects with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment. In population pharmacokinetic analyses, elbasvir steady-state AUC was similar in HCV-infected subjects with compensated cirrhosis compared to HCV-infected, non-cirrhotic subjects. Relative to non-HCV-infected subjects with normal hepatic function, grazoprevir AUC values were higher by 1.7-fold, 5-fold, and 12-fold in non-HCV-infected subjects with mild, moderate, and severe hepatic impairment, respectively. In population pharmacokinetic analyses, grazoprevir steady-state AUC values were higher by 1.65-fold in HCV-infected subjects with compensated cirrhosis compared to HCV-infected, non-cirrhotic subjects. Drug Interaction Studies Drug interaction studies were performed in healthy adults with elbasvir, grazoprevir, or co-administered elbasvir and grazoprevir and drugs likely to be co-administered or drugs commonly used as probes for pharmacokinetic interactions. Table 9 summarizes the effects of co-administered drugs on the exposures of the individual components of ZEPATIER (elbasvir and grazoprevir). Table 10 summarizes the effects of the individual components of ZEPATIER on the exposures of the co-administered drugs. For information regarding clinical recommendations, [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5) , and Drug Interactions (7) ]. Elbasvir and grazoprevir are substrates of CYP3A and P-gp, but the role of intestinal P-gp in the absorption of elbasvir and grazoprevir appears to be minimal. Co-administration of moderate and strong CYP3A inducers with ZEPATIER may decrease elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations, leading to reduced therapeutic effect of ZEPATIER. Co-administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with ZEPATIER may increase elbasvir and grazoprevir plasma concentrations. Grazoprevir is a substrate of OATP1B1/3. Co-administration of ZEPATIER with drugs that inhibit OATP1B1/3 transporters may result in a clinically relevant increase in grazoprevir plasma concentrations. Elbasvir is not a CYP3A inhibitor in vitro and grazoprevir is a weak CYP3A inhibitor in humans. Co-administration with grazoprevir resulted in a 34% increase in plasma exposure of midazolam and a 43% increase in plasma exposure of tacrolimus (see Tables 6 and 10 ). Elbasvir inhibited P-gp in vitro , but no clinically relevant increases in concentrations of digoxin (a P-gp substrate; see Table 10 ) were observed by co-administration of elbasvir. Grazoprevir is not a P-gp inhibitor in vitro . Elbasvir and grazoprevir are inhibitors of the drug transporter breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) at the intestinal level in humans and may increase plasma concentrations of co-administered BCRP substrates. Clinically significant drug interactions with ZEPATIER as an inhibitor of other CYP enzymes (CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6), UGT1A1, esterases (CES1, CES2, and CatA), organic anion transporters (OAT)1 and OAT3, and organic cation transporter (OCT)2, are not expected, and multiple-dose administration of elbasvir or grazoprevir is unlikely to induce the metabolism of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A based on in vitro data. Table 9: Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetics of Elbasvir or Grazoprevir in the Presence of Co-Administered Drug Co-Administered Drug Regimen of Co-Administered Drug Regimen of EBR or/and GZR N Geometric Mean Ratio [90% CI] of EBR and GZR PK with/without Co-Administered Drug (No Effect=1.00) AUC AUC 0-inf for single-dose, AUC 0-24 for once daily. C max C24 Abbreviations: EBR, elbasvir; GZR, grazoprevir; IV, intravenous; PO, oral; EBR + GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as separate pills; EBR/GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as a single fixed-dose combination tablet. Antifungal Ketoconazole 400 mg once daily EBR 50 mg single-dose 7 EBR 1.80 (1.41, 2.29) 1.29 (1.00, 1.66) 1.89 (1.37, 2.60) 400 mg once daily GZR 100 mg single-dose 8 GZR 3.02 (2.42, 3.76) 1.13 (0.77, 1.67) 2.01 (1.49, 2.71) Antimycobacterial Rifampin 600 mg single-dose IV EBR 50 mg single-dose 14 EBR 1.22 (1.06, 1.40) 1.41 (1.18, 1.68) 1.31 (1.12, 1.53) 600 mg single-dose PO EBR 50 mg single-dose 14 EBR 1.17 (0.98, 1.39) 1.29 (1.06, 1.58) 1.21 (1.03, 1.43) 600 mg PO once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.93 (0.75, 1.17) 1.16 (0.82, 1.65) 0.10 (0.07, 0.13) 600 mg IV single-dose GZR 200 mg single-dose 12 GZR 10.21 (8.68, 12.00) 10.94 (8.92, 13.43) 1.77 (1.40, 2.24) 600 mg PO single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 8.35 (7.38, 9.45) AUC 0-24 6.52 (5.16, 8.24) 1.62 (1.32, 1.98) HCV Antiviral EBR 20 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 10 GZR 0.90 (0.63, 1.28) 0.87 (0.50, 1.52) 0.94 (0.77, 1.15) GZR 200 mg once daily EBR 20 mg once daily 10 EBR 1.01 (0.83, 1.24) 0.93 (0.76, 1.13) 1.02 (0.83, 1.24) HIV Protease Inhibitor Atazanavir/ ritonavir 300 mg/100 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 4.76 (4.07, 5.56) 4.15 (3.46, 4.97) 6.45 (5.51, 7.54) 300 mg/100 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 10.58 (7.78, 14.39) 6.24 (4.42, 8.81) 11.64 (7.96, 17.02) Darunavir/ ritonavir 600 mg/100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 1.66 (1.35, 2.05) 1.67 (1.36, 2.05) 1.82 (1.39, 2.39) 600 mg/100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 GZR 7.50 (5.92, 9.51) 5.27 (4.04, 6.86) 8.05 (6.33, 10.24) Lopinavir/ ritonavir 400 mg/100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 3.71 (3.05, 4.53) 2.87 (2.29, 3.58) 4.58 (3.72, 5.64) 400 mg/100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 GZR 12.86 (10.25, 16.13) 7.31 (5.65, 9.45) 21.70 (12.99, 36.25) Ritonavir Higher doses of ritonavir have not been tested in a drug interaction study with GZR. 100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg single-dose 10 GZR 2.03 (1.60, 2.56) 1.15 (0.60, 2.18) 1.88 (1.65, 2.14) HIV Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor Dolutegravir 50 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 EBR 0.98 (0.93, 1.04) 0.97 (0.89, 1.05) 0.98 (0.93, 1.03) 50 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.81 (0.67, 0.97) 0.64 (0.44, 0.93) 0.86 (0.79, 0.93) Raltegravir 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg single-dose 10 EBR 0.81 (0.57, 1.17) 0.89 (0.61, 1.29) 0.80 (0.55, 1.16) 400 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 GZR 0.89 (0.72, 1.09) 0.85 (0.62, 1.16) 0.90 (0.82, 0.99) HIV Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Efavirenz 600 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 0.46 (0.36, 0.59) 0.55 (0.41, 0.73) 0.41 (0.28, 0.59) 600 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.17 (0.13, 0.24) 0.13 (0.09, 0.19) 0.31 (0.25, 0.38) Rilpivirine 25 mg once daily EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 19 EBR 1.07 (1.00, 1.15) 1.07 (0.99, 1.16) 1.04 (0.98, 1.11) 25 mg once daily EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 19 GZR 0.98 (0.89, 1.07) 0.97 (0.83, 1.14) 1.00 (0.93, 1.07) HIV Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 0.93 (0.82, 1.05) 0.88 (0.77, 1.00) 0.92 (0.81, 1.05) 300 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 0.86 (0.65, 1.12) 0.78 (0.51, 1.18) 0.89 (0.78, 1.01) HIV Fixed-Dose Combination Regimen Elvitegravir/ cobicistat/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 150 mg/ 150 mg/ 200 mg/ 300 mg once daily EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg once daily 21 EBR 2.18 (2.02, 2.35) 1.91 (1.77, 2.05) 2.38 (2.19, 2.60) EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg once daily 21 GZR 5.36 (4.48, 6.43) 4.59 (3.70, 5.69) 2.78 (2.48, 3.11) Immunosuppressant Cyclosporine 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 EBR 1.98 (1.84, 2.13) 1.95 (1.84, 2.07) 2.21 (1.98, 2.47) 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 GZR 15.21 (12.83, 18.04) 17.00 (12.94, 22.34) 3.39 (2.82, 4.09) Mycophenolate mofetil 1000 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 EBR 1.07 (1.00, 1.14) 1.07 (0.98, 1.16) 1.05 (0.97, 1.14) 1000 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 GZR 0.74 (0.60, 0.92) 0.58 (0.42, 0.82) 0.97 (0.89, 1.06) Prednisone 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 EBR 1.17 (1.11, 1.24) 1.25 (1.16, 1.35) 1.04 (0.97, 1.12) 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 14 GZR 1.09 (0.95, 1.25) 1.34 (1.10, 1.62) 0.93 (0.87, 1.00) Tacrolimus 2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 16 EBR 0.97 (0.90, 1.06) 0.99 (0.88, 1.10) 0.92 (0.83, 1.02) 2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 16 GZR 1.12 (0.97, 1.30) 1.07 (0.83, 1.37) 0.94 (0.87, 1.02) Opioid-Substitution Therapy Buprenorphine/naloxone 8 mg/2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg single-dose 15 EBR 1.22 (0.98, 1.52) 1.13 (0.87, 1.46) 1.22 (0.99, 1.51) 8-24 mg/ 2-6 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 The reference (EBR or GZR alone) for the analysis consisted of subjects pooled across Phase I studies. GZR 0.86 (0.63, 1.18) 0.80 (0.54, 1.20) 0.97 (0.77, 1.22) Methadone 20-120 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 EBR 1.20 (0.94, 1.53) 1.23 (0.94, 1.62) 1.32 (1.03, 1.68) 20-150 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 1.03 (0.76, 1.41) 0.89 (0.60, 1.32) 0.98 (0.79, 1.23) Acid-Reducing Agent Famotidine 20 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 EBR 1.05 (0.92, 1.18) 1.11 (0.98, 1.26) 1.03 (0.91, 1.17) 20 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 GZR 1.10 (0.95, 1.28) 0.89 (0.71, 1.11) 1.12 (0.97, 1.30) Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 EBR 1.05 (0.93, 1.18) 1.02 (0.92, 1.14) 1.03 (0.92, 1.17) 40 mg once daily EBR 50 mg/ GZR 100 mg single-dose 16 GZR 1.12 (0.96, 1.30) 1.10 (0.89, 1.37) 1.17 (1.02, 1.34) Phosphate Binder Calcium acetate 2668 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 EBR 0.92 (0.75, 1.14) 0.86 (0.71, 1.04) 0.87 (0.70, 1.09) 2668 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 GZR 0.79 (0.68, 0.91) 0.57 (0.40, 0.83) 0.77 (0.61, 0.99) Sevelamer carbonate 2400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 EBR 1.13 (0.94, 1.37) 1.07 (0.88, 1.29) 1.22 (1.02, 1.45) 2400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 100 mg single-dose 12 GZR 0.82 (0.68, 0.99) 0.53 (0.37, 0.76) 0.84 (0.71, 0.99) Statin Atorvastatin 20 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 9 GZR 1.26 (0.97, 1.64) 1.26 (0.83, 1.90) 1.11 (1.00, 1.23) Pitavastatin 1 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 9 GZR 0.81 (0.70, 0.95) 0.72 (0.57, 0.92) 0.91 (0.82, 1.01) Pravastatin 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 EBR 0.98 (0.93, 1.02) 0.97 (0.89, 1.05) 0.97 (0.92, 1.02) 40 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 12 GZR 1.24 (1.00, 1.53) 1.42 (1.00, 2.03) 1.07 (0.99, 1.16) Rosuvastatin 10 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg single-dose 11 EBR 1.09 (0.98, 1.21) 1.11 (0.99, 1.26) 0.96 (0.86, 1.08) 10 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 11 GZR 1.16 (0.94, 1.44) 1.13 (0.77, 1.65) 0.93 (0.84, 1.03) 10 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg + GZR 200 mg once daily 11 GZR 1.01 (0.79, 1.28) 0.97 (0.63, 1.50) 0.95 (0.87, 1.04) Table 10: Drug Interactions: Changes in Pharmacokinetics for Co-Administered Drug in the Presence of Elbasvir, Grazoprevir, or Co-Administered Elbasvir and Grazoprevir Co-Administered Drug Regimen of Co-Administered Drug EBR or/and GZR Administration EBR or/and GZR Regimen N Geometric Mean Ratio [90% CI] of Co-Administered Drug PK with/without EBR or/and GZR (No Effect=1.00) AUC AUC 0-inf for single-dose administration; AUC 0-24 for once daily administration; AUC 0-12 for twice daily administration C max C trough C24 for once daily administration; C12 for twice daily administration. Abbreviations: EBR, elbasvir; GZR, grazoprevir; EBR + GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as separate tablets; EBR/GZR, administration of EBR and GZR as a single fixed-dose combination tablet P-gp Substrate Digoxin Digoxin 0.25 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg once daily 18 1.11 (1.02, 1.22) 1.47 (1.25, 1.73) -- CYP3A Substrate Midazolam Midazolam 2 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.34 (1.29, 1.39) 1.15 (1.01, 1.31) -- CYP2C8 Substrate Montelukast Montelukast 10 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 23 1.11 (1.01, 1.20) 0.92 (0.81, 1.06) 1.39 (1.25, 1.56) HCV Antiviral GS-331007 Sofosbuvir 400 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 1.13 (1.05, 1.21) 0.87 (0.78, 0.96) 1.53 (1.43, 1.63) Sofosbuvir Sofosbuvir 400 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 2.43 (2.12, 2.79) N=14 2.27 (1.72, 2.99) -- HIV Protease Inhibitor Atazanavir/ ritonavir Atazanavir 300 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 8 1.07 (0.98, 1.17) 1.02 (0.96, 1.08) 1.15 (1.02, 1.29) Atazanavir 300 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.43 (1.30, 1.57) 1.12 (1.01, 1.24) 1.23 (1.13, 1.34) Darunavir/ ritonavir Darunavir 600 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 8 0.95 (0.86, 1.06) 0.95 (0.85, 1.05) 0.94 (0.85, 1.05) Darunavir 600 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 1.11 (0.99, 1.24) 1.10 (0.96, 1.25) 1.00 (0.85, 1.18) Lopinavir/ ritonavir Lopinavir 400 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily EBR 50 mg once daily 9 1.02 (0.93, 1.13) 1.02 (0.92, 1.13) 1.07 (0.97, 1.18) Lopinavir 400 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 13 1.03 (0.96, 1.16) 0.97 (0.88, 1.08) 0.97 (0.81, 1.15) HIV Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor Dolutegravir Dolutegravir 50 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 12 1.16 (1.00, 1.34) 1.22 (1.05, 1.40) 1.14 (0.95, 1.36) Raltegravir Raltegravir 400 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg single-dose 10 1.02 (0.81, 1.27) 1.09 (0.83, 1.44) 0.99 (0.80, 1.22) C12 Raltegravir 400 mg twice daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.43 (0.89, 2.30) 1.46 (0.78, 2.73) 1.47 (1.09, 2.00) HIV Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Efavirenz Efavirenz 600 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 7 0.82 (0.78, 0.86) 0.74 (0.67, 0.82) 0.91 (0.87, 0.96) Efavirenz 600 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 11 1.00 (0.96, 1.05) 1.03 (0.99, 1.08) 0.93 (0.88, 0.98) Rilpivirine Rilpivirine 25 mg once daily EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 19 1.13 (1.07, 1.20) 1.07 (0.97, 1.17) 1.16 (1.09, 1.23) HIV Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 1.34 (1.23, 1.47) 1.47 (1.32, 1.63) 1.29 (1.18, 1.41) Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 1.18 (1.09, 1.28) 1.14 (1.04, 1.25) 1.24 (1.10, 1.39) Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg + 100 mg once daily 13 1.27 (1.20, 1.35) 1.14 (0.95, 1.36) 1.23 (1.09, 1.40) HIV Fixed-Dose Combination Regimen Elvitegravir/ cobicistat/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Elvitegravir 150 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.10 (1.00, 1.21) 1.02 (0.93, 1.11) 1.31 (1.11, 1.55) Cobicistat 150 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.49 (1.42, 1.57) 1.39 (1.29, 1.50) -- Emtricitabine 200 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.07 (1.03, 1.10) 0.96 (0.90, 1.02) 1.19 (1.13, 1.25) Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily EBR/GZR 50 mg / 100 mg once daily 22 1.18 (1.13, 1.24) 1.25 (1.14, 1.37) 1.20 (1.15, 1.26) Immunosuppressant Cyclosporine Cyclosporine 400 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 0.96 (0.90, 1.02) 0.90 (0.85, 0.97) 1.00 (0.92, 1.08) Mycophenolic acid Mycophenolate mofetil 1000 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 0.95 (0.87, 1.03) 0.85 (0.67, 1.07) -- Prednisolone Prednisone 40 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 1.08 (1.01, 1.16) 1.04 (0.99, 1.09) -- Prednisone Prednisone 40 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 14 1.08 (1.00, 1.17) 1.05 (1.00, 1.10) -- Tacrolimus Tacrolimus 2 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 1.43 (1.24, 1.64) 0.60 (0.52, 0.69) 1.70 (1.49, 1.94) Oral Contraceptive Ethinyl estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg EE/ 0.15 mg LNG single-dose EBR 50 mg once daily 20 1.01 (0.97, 1.05) 1.10 (1.05, 1.16) -- GZR 200 mg once daily 20 1.10 (1.05, 1.14) 1.05 (0.98, 1.12) -- Levonorgestrel (LNG) EBR 50 mg once daily 20 1.14 (1.04, 1.24) 1.02 (0.95, 1.08) -- GZR 200 mg once daily 20 1.23 (1.15, 1.32) 0.93 (0.84, 1.03) -- Opioid Substitution Therapy Buprenorphine Buprenorphine 8 mg/Naloxone 2 mg single-dose EBR 50 mg once daily 15 0.98 (0.89, 1.08) 0.94 (0.82, 1.08) 0.98 (0.88, 1.09) Buprenorphine 8-24 mg/ Naloxone 2-6 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 0.98 (0.81, 1.19) 0.90 (0.76, 1.07) -- R-Methadone Methadone 20-120 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 1.03 (0.92, 1.15) 1.07 (0.95, 1.20) 1.10 (0.96, 1.26) Methadone 20-150 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 1.09 (1.02, 1.17) 1.03 (0.96, 1.11) -- S-Methadone Methadone 20-120 mg once daily EBR 50 mg once daily 10 1.09 (0.94, 1.26) 1.09 (0.95, 1.25) 1.20 (0.98, 1.47) Methadone 20-150 mg once daily GZR 200 mg once daily 12 1.23 (1.12, 1.35) 1.15 (1.07, 1.25) -- Statin Atorvastatin Atorvastatin 10 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 16 1.94 (1.63, 2.33) 4.34 (3.10, 6.07) 0.21 (0.17, 0.26) Pitavastatin Pitavastatin 1 mg single-dose GZR 200 mg once daily 9 1.11 (0.91, 1.34) 1.27 (1.07, 1.52) -- Pravastatin Pravastatin 40 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 12 1.33 (1.09, 1.64) N=10 1.28 (1.05, 1.55) -- Rosuvastatin Rosuvastatin 10 mg single-dose EBR + GZR 50 mg + 200 mg once daily 12 2.26 (1.89, 2.69) N=8 5.49 (4.29, 7.04) 0.98 (0.84, 1.13)
Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, fertility
, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis Elbasvir and grazoprevir were not genotoxic in a battery of in vitro or in vivo assays, including microbial mutagenesis, chromosomal aberration in Chinese Hamster Ovary cells, and in in vivo rat micronucleus assays. Carcinogenicity studies with elbasvir or grazoprevir have not been conducted. If ZEPATIER is administered in a regimen containing ribavirin, the information for ribavirin on carcinogenesis and mutagenesis also applies to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for information on carcinogenesis and mutagenesis. Impairment of Fertility No effects on mating, female or male fertility, or early embryonic development were observed in rats at up to the highest dose tested. Systemic exposures (AUC) to elbasvir and grazoprevir were approximately 8 and 114 times, respectively, the exposure in humans at the recommended human dose. If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the information for ribavirin on impairment of fertility also applies to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for information on impairment of fertility.
and Mutagenesis Elbasvir and grazoprevir were not genotoxic in a battery of in vitro or in vivo assays, including microbial mutagenesis, chromosomal aberration in Chinese Hamster Ovary cells, and in in vivo rat micronucleus assays. Carcinogenicity studies with elbasvir or grazoprevir have not been conducted. If ZEPATIER is administered in a regimen containing ribavirin, the information for ribavirin on carcinogenesis and mutagenesis also applies to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for information on carcinogenesis and mutagenesis.
Impairment of Fertility No effects on mating, female or male fertility, or early embryonic development were observed in rats at up to the highest dose tested. Systemic exposures (AUC) to elbasvir and grazoprevir were approximately 8 and 114 times, respectively, the exposure in humans at the recommended human dose. If ZEPATIER is administered with ribavirin, the information for ribavirin on impairment of fertility also applies to this combination regimen. Refer to the ribavirin prescribing information for information on impairment of fertility.
Information for patients
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Patient Information ). For patients receiving ZEPATIER with ribavirin, advise patients to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide) for ribavirin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Patients Coinfected with HCV and HBV Inform patients that HBV reactivation can occur in patients coinfected with HBV during or after treatment of HCV infection. Advise patients to tell their healthcare provider if they have a history of hepatitis B virus infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Risk of Hepatic Decompensation/Failure in Patients with Evidence of Advanced Liver Disease Advise patients to seek medical evaluation immediately for symptoms of worsening liver problems such as nausea, tiredness, yellowing of the skin or white part of the eyes, bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, confusion, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dark or brown urine, dark or bloody stool, swelling of the stomach area (abdomen) or pain in the upper right side of the stomach area, sleepiness, or vomiting of blood [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Risk of ALT Elevations Inform patients to watch for early warning signs of liver inflammation, such as fatigue, weakness, lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting, as well as later signs such as jaundice and discolored feces, and to consult their healthcare professional without delay if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Pregnancy Advise patients taking ZEPATIER with ribavirin to avoid pregnancy during treatment and within 6 months of stopping ribavirin and to notify their healthcare provider immediately in the event of a pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Drug Interactions Inform patients that ZEPATIER may interact with some drugs; therefore, advise patients to report the use of any prescription, non-prescription medication, or herbal products to their healthcare provider [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.5) , and Drug Interactions (7) ] . Storage Advise patients to store ZEPATIER in the original package until use to protect from moisture [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ] . Administration Advise patients to take ZEPATIER every day at the regularly scheduled time with or without food. Inform patients that it is important not to miss or skip doses and to take ZEPATIER for the duration that is recommended by the healthcare provider.
Storage and handling
Store ZEPATIER in the original blister package until use to protect from moisture. Store ZEPATIER at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (between 59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].