Lysodren
Generic: MITOTANE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
ESTEVE PHARMACEUTICALS, S.A.
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
4046a224-8832-daa2-e063-6294a90a11d7
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LYSODREN is indicated for the treatment of patients with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC).
LYSODREN is an adrenal cytotoxic agent indicated for the treatment of patients with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC).
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LYSODREN is an adrenal cytotoxic agent indicated for the treatment of patients with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC).
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Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Adrenal Insufficiency and Adrenal Crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Central Nervous System Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Ovarian Macrocysts in Premenopausal Women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Hematologic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Prolonged Bleeding Time [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] • Hormone Binding Protein [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Most common adverse reactions include: anorexia, epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, vertigo, rash, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypothyroidism, and decreased blood free testosterone in males.
(6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Esteve Pharmaceuticals, S.A.
at 1-888-306-6259 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.
Reported adverse reactions include: Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Anorexia Gastrointestinal disorders: Epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mucosal inflammation, dyspepsia Nervous system disorders: Dizziness, vertigo, confusion, headache, ataxia, mental impairment, weakness, dysarthria, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, movement disorder, balance disorder, dysgeusia Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash, pruritus, hypersensitivity reactions Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, prolonged bleeding time, hematuria, hemorrhagic cystitis Endocrine: Growth retardation, hypothyroidism Eye disorders: Maculopathy, visual blurring, diplopia, lens opacity, retinopathy Hepatobiliary disorders: Hepatitis, elevation of liver enzymes, liver injury (hepatocellular/cholestatic/mixed) Reproductive system and breast disorders: Gynecomastia, hypogonadism (in males) Investigations: Hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased plasma androstenedione, decreased plasma testosterone in females, increased sex hormone binding globulin in females and males, decreased blood free testosterone in males, hypouricemia Musculoskeletal disorders: Muscular weakness, generalized aching General disorders: Fever Renal and urinary disorders: Albuminuria/proteinuria Vascular disorders: Hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, flushing Infections: Opportunistic infection Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnoea
(6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Esteve Pharmaceuticals, S.A.
at 1-888-306-6259 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.
Reported adverse reactions include: Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Anorexia Gastrointestinal disorders: Epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mucosal inflammation, dyspepsia Nervous system disorders: Dizziness, vertigo, confusion, headache, ataxia, mental impairment, weakness, dysarthria, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, movement disorder, balance disorder, dysgeusia Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash, pruritus, hypersensitivity reactions Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, prolonged bleeding time, hematuria, hemorrhagic cystitis Endocrine: Growth retardation, hypothyroidism Eye disorders: Maculopathy, visual blurring, diplopia, lens opacity, retinopathy Hepatobiliary disorders: Hepatitis, elevation of liver enzymes, liver injury (hepatocellular/cholestatic/mixed) Reproductive system and breast disorders: Gynecomastia, hypogonadism (in males) Investigations: Hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased plasma androstenedione, decreased plasma testosterone in females, increased sex hormone binding globulin in females and males, decreased blood free testosterone in males, hypouricemia Musculoskeletal disorders: Muscular weakness, generalized aching General disorders: Fever Renal and urinary disorders: Albuminuria/proteinuria Vascular disorders: Hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, flushing Infections: Opportunistic infection Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnoea