Hokusai-VTE Clinical Trial | SAVAYSA® (edoxaban) | HCP
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Hokusai-VTE: A robust
clinical study of acute
symptomatic DVT and PE1,2
Study originally appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine.2
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DVT - PE Study Design
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Objective1
- SAVAYSA® for the treatment of patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) was studied in a multinational, double-blind study which compared the efficacy and safety of SAVAYSA orally once daily to warfarin (titrated to international normalized ratio [INR] 2.0 to 3.0) in patients with acute symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) (DVT or PE with or without DVT)
- All patients had VTE confirmed by appropriate diagnostic imaging at baseline and received initial heparin therapy with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) or unfractionated heparin (UFH) for at least 5 days
Study endpoints1
Primary efficacy
Symptomatic VTE, defined as the composite of recurrent DVT, new nonfatal symptomatic PE, and fatal PE during the 12-month study period
Primary safety
Clinically relevant bleeding, defined as the composite of major and clinically relevant non-major (CRNM) bleeding that occurred during treatment or within 3 days of stopping study treatment
Trial design1,2
- Blinded drug treatment was started in the SAVAYSA arm after discontinuation of initial heparin, and in the warfarin arm concurrently with initial heparin therapy1
- Patients randomized to SAVAYSA received 30 mg once daily if they met 1 or more of the following criteria1:
- Creatinine clearance (CrCl) 30 to 50 mL/min
- Body weight ≤60 kg/132 lb
- Concomitant use of certain P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors
- SAVAYSA 30 mg was used for patients who had concomitant use of verapamil or quinidine, or for short-term concomitant administration of azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, oral itraconazole, or oral ketoconazole
- In the Hokusai-VTE study, the edoxaban dosage regimen was to be returned to the regular dosage of 60 mg once daily at any time the subject was not taking the concomitant medication, provided no other criteria for dose reduction were met. Other P-gp inhibitors were not permitted in the study
Hokusai-VTE studied a diverse range of patients reflecting many of the patients you treat
Inclusion/exclusion criteria
Key inclusion criteria2
- 18 years of age or older
- Objectively diagnosed, acute, symptomatic DVT involving the popliteal, femoral, or iliac veins or acute, symptomatic PE (with or without DVT)
Key exclusion criteria1,2
- Cancer for which long-term treatment with LMWH was anticipated
- Required thrombectomy, insertion of a caval filter, or use of a fibrinolytic agent
- CrCl<30 mL/min
- Significant liver disease
- Active bleeding
- Another indication for warfarin therapy
- Continued to receive treatment with aspirin at a dose of >100 mg daily or dual antiplatelet therapy
- Concomitant use of ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, saquinavir, or cyclosporine
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Important Safery Information
SAVAYSA® (edoxaban) is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance (CrCl) >95 mL/min because of an increased risk of ischemic stroke compared to warfarin.
SAVAYSA is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following 5 to 10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant.
BOXED WARNINGS
- REDUCED EFFICACY IN NVAF PATIENTS WITH CRCL >95 ML/MIN
SAVAYSA should not be used in patients with CrCl >95 mL/min. In the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 study, NVAF patients with CrCl >95 mL/min had an increased rate of ischemic stroke with SAVAYSA 60 mg once daily compared to patients treated with warfarin. In these patients another anticoagulant should be used. - PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF SAVAYSA INCREASES THE RISK OF ISCHEMIC EVENTS
Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of ischemic events. If SAVAYSA is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant as described in the transition guidance in the Prescribing Information. - SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA
- Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with SAVAYSA who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Consider these risks when scheduling patients for spinal procedures
- Factors that can increase the risk of developing epidural or spinal hematomas in these patients include: use of indwelling epidural catheters; concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants; a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures; a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery
- Optimal timing between the administration of SAVAYSA and neuraxial procedures is not known
Monitor patients frequently for signs and symptoms of neurological impairment. If neurological compromise is noted, urgent treatment is necessary. Consider the benefits and risks before neuraxial intervention in patients anticoagulated or to be anticoagulated.
SAVAYSA is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding.
Bleeding Risk
SAVAYSA increases the risk of bleeding and can cause serious and potentially fatal bleeding. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss. Discontinue SAVAYSA in patients with active pathological bleeding. Concomitant use of drugs affecting hemostasis may increase the risk of bleeding. These include aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, other antithrombotic agents, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). There is no established way to reverse the anticoagulant effects of SAVAYSA, which can be expected to persist for approximately 24 hours after the last dose. The anticoagulant effect of SAVAYSA cannot be reliably monitored with standard laboratory testing. A specific reversal agent for edoxaban is not available. Hemodialysis does not significantly contribute to edoxaban clearance. Protamine sulfate, vitamin K, and tranexamic acid are not expected to reverse its anticoagulant activity.
Mechanical Heart Valves or Moderate to Severe Mitral Stenosis
The safety and efficacy of SAVAYSA has not been studied in patients with mechanical heart valves or moderate to severe mitral stenosis. SAVAYSA is not recommended in these patients.
Increase Risk of Thrombosis in Patients with Triple Positive Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including SAVAYSA, are not recommended for use in patients with triple positive antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). For patients with APS (especially those who are triple positive [positive for lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibodies, and anti-beta 2-glycoprotein I antibodies], treatment with DOACs has been associated with increased rates of recurrent thrombotic events compared with vitamin K antagonist therapy.
- NVAF: The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) are bleeding and anemia
- DVT/PE: The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) are bleeding, rash, abnormal liver function tests and anemia
Discontinue SAVAYSA at least 24 hours before invasive or surgical procedures because of the risk of bleeding. SAVAYSA can be restarted after the surgical or other procedure as soon as adequate hemostasis has been established.
- Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Thrombolytics, and SSRIs/SNRIs: Coadministration of anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, thrombolytics, and SSRIs or SNRIs may increase the risk of bleeding
- P-gp Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of SAVAYSA with rifampin
- P-gp Inhibitors (DVT/PE only): Coadministration of certain P-gp inhibitor medications requires a dose reduction of SAVAYSA to 30 mg once daily
- Lactation: Breastfeeding not recommended
- Pregnancy: Insufficient data to determine drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes
- Impaired renal function (CrCl 15 to 50 mL/min): Reduce SAVAYSA dose to 30 mg once daily
- Moderate or severe hepatic impairment: Not recommended
- Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Females of reproductive potential requiring anticoagulation should discuss pregnancy planning with their physician. The risk of clinically significant uterine bleeding, potentially requiring gynecological surgical interventions, identified with oral anticoagulants including SAVAYSA should be assessed in these patients and those with abnormal uterine bleeding.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
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SAVAYSA® (edoxaban) Savings Card: Eligibility Criteria and Terms & Conditions
Eligibility Criteria: Residents of US or Puerto Rico, 18 years of age or older, with valid prescription for SAVAYSA. Not valid if enrolled in state or federally funded prescription benefit program (eg, Medicare Part D/Medicaid) or if prohibited by law.
Terms & Conditions: For patients with commercial insurance, or patients without insurance, this savings card is applied after the following out-of-pocket expenses are met: $4 for a 30-day prescription or $12 for a 90-day prescription. This card is not insurance and does not cover deductibles. The maximum benefit is $270 per 30-day prescription or $810 per 90-day prescription. This offer is not conditioned on any past, present, or future purchases, including refills. Patients, pharmacists, and prescribers cannot seek reimbursement from health insurance or any third party for any part of the benefit received by patients through this offer.
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