Addyi
flibanserin · Tablet, Film Coated · Oral
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ADDYI is indicated for the treatment of women less than 65 years of age with acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) as characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is not due to:
• A co-existing medical or psychiatric condition,
• Problems within the relationship, or
• The effects of a medication or other drug substance. Acquired HSDD refers to HSDD that develops in a patient who previously had no problems with sexual desire. Generalized HSDD refers to HSDD that occurs regardless of the type of stimulation, situation or partner. Limitations of Use
• ADDYI is not indicated in men.
• ADDYI is not indicated to enhance sexual performance. ADDYI is indicated for the treatment of women less than 65 years of age with acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) as characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is not due to ( 1 ):
• A co-existing medical or psychiatric condition,
• Problems within the relationship, or
• The effects of a medication or other drug substance. Limitations of Use:
• ADDYI is not indicated in men (1)
• ADDYI is not indicated to enhance sexual performance. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
• Recommended dosage is 100 mg taken once daily at bedtime (2.1)
• ADDYI is dosed at bedtime because administration during waking hours increases risks of hypotension, syncope, accidental injury, and central nervous system (CNS) depression (2.1)
• Discontinue ADDYI treatment after 8 weeks if no improvement (2.3) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of ADDYI is 100 mg administered orally once per day at bedtime. ADDYI is dosed at bedtime because administration during waking hours increases the risks of hypotension, syncope, accidental injury, and central nervous system (CNS) depression (such as somnolence and sedation) . 2.2 Missed Dose If a dose of ADDYI is missed at bedtime, instruct the patient to take the next dose at bedtime on the next day. Instruct the patient to not double the next dose. 2.3 Discontinuation of ADDYI Discontinue ADDYI after 8 weeks if the patient does not report an improvement in her HSDD symptoms. 2.4 Initiation of ADDYI Following Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitor Use If initiating ADDYI following moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor use, start ADDYI 2 weeks after the last dose of the CYP3A4 inhibitor. If initiating a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor following ADDYI use, start the moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor 2 days after the last dose of ADDYI [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of ADDYI is 100 mg administered orally once per day at bedtime. ADDYI is dosed at bedtime because administration during waking hours increases the risks of hypotension, syncope, accidental injury, and central nervous system (CNS) depression (such as somnolence and sedation) . 2.2 Missed Dose If a dose of ADDYI is missed at bedtime, instruct the patient to take the next dose at bedtime on the next day. Instruct the patient to not double the next dose. 2.3 Discontinuation of ADDYI Discontinue ADDYI after 8 weeks if the patient does not report an improvement in her HSDD symptoms. 2.4 Initiation of ADDYI Following Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitor Use If initiating ADDYI following moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor use, start ADDYI 2 weeks after the last dose of the CYP3A4 inhibitor. If initiating a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor following ADDYI use, start the moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor 2 days after the last dose of ADDYI [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ].
Dosage forms and strengths
Tablets: 100 mg, oval, pink, debossed on one side with "f100" and blank on the other side. Tablets: 100 mg (3)
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ADDYI is contraindicated in patients:
• Using concomitant moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
• With hepatic impairment [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] .
• With known hypersensitivity to ADDYI or any of its components. Reactions, including anaphylaxis, reactions consistent with angioedema (e.g., swelling of the face, lips, and mouth), pruritus, and urticaria have been reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] .
• Moderate or strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors (4, 5.2)
• Hepatic impairment (4, 5.5)
• Known hypersensitivity to ADDYI or its components ( 4 , 5.6 , 6.2 )
Warnings and precautions
• Hypotension and Syncope due to an Interaction with Alcohol : After taking ADDYI at bedtime, advise patients to avoid alcohol until the following day. (5.1)
• Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression (e.g., Somnolence, Sedation) : Can occur with ADDYI alone. Exacerbated by other CNS depressants, and in settings where flibanserin concentrations are increased. Patients should avoid activities requiring full alertness (e.g., driving or operating machinery) until at least six hours after each dose and until they know how ADDYI affects them. (5.3)
• Hypotension and Syncope with ADDYI Alone : Patients with pre-syncope should immediately lie supine and promptly seek medical help if symptoms do not resolve. (5.4)
• Hypersensitivity Reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritus, urticaria : Avoid in women with known hypersensitivity to ADDYI or any of its components ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Hypotension and Syncope due to an Interaction with Alcohol Taking ADDYI within two hours after consuming alcohol increases the risk of severe hypotension and syncope. To reduce this risk, counsel patients to wait at least two hours after drinking one or two standard alcoholic drinks before taking ADDYI at bedtime [see Boxed Warning and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Patients who drink three or more standard alcoholic drinks should skip their ADDYI dose that evening. One standard alcoholic drink contains 14 grams of pure alcohol and is equivalent to one 12-ounce regular beer (5% alcohol), 5-ounces wine (12% alcohol), or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits/shot (40% alcohol). After taking ADDYI at bedtime, advise patients to not use alcohol until the following day. 5.2 Hypotension and Syncope with CYP3A4 Inhibitors Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors The concomitant use of ADDYI with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increases flibanserin concentrations, which can lead to hypotension and syncope [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. The concomitant use of ADDYI with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is contraindicated. If the patient requires a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, discontinue ADDYI at least 2 days prior to starting the moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. In cases where the benefit of initiating a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor within 2 days of stopping ADDYI clearly outweighs the risk of flibanserin exposure related hypotension and syncope, monitor the patient for signs of hypotension and syncope. Discontinue the moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor for 2 weeks before restarting ADDYI [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. Multiple Concomitant Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors Concomitant use of multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors that may include herbal supplements (e.g., ginkgo, resveratrol) or non-prescription drugs (e.g., cimetidine) could also lead to clinically relevant increases in flibanserin concentrations that may increase the risk of hypotension and syncope [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . 5.3 Central Nervous System Depression ADDYI can cause CNS depression (e.g., somnolence, sedation). In five 24-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials of premenopausal women with HSDD, the incidence of somnolence, sedation or fatigue was 21% and 8% in patients treated with 100 mg ADDYI once daily at bedtime and placebo, respectively [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . In two similarly designed trials in naturally postmenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD, the incidence of somnolence, sedation or fatigue was 10% and 6% in patients less than 65 years of age treated with 100 mg ADDYI once daily at bedtime and placebo, respectively. The risk of CNS depression is increased if ADDYI is taken during waking hours, or if ADDYI is taken with alcohol or other CNS depressants, or with medications that increase flibanserin concentrations, such as CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2), Adverse Reactions (6.1) , and Drug Interactions (7) ]. Patients should avoid activities requiring full alertness (e.g., driving or operating machinery) until at least 6 hours after taking ADDYI and until they know how ADDYI affects them [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ]. 5.4 Hypotension and Syncope with ADDYI Alone The use of ADDYI − without other concomitant medications known to cause hypotension or syncope − can cause hypotension and syncope. In five 24-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials of premenopausal women with HSDD, hypotension was reported in 0.2% and <0.1% of ADDYI-treated patients and placebo-treated patients, respectively; syncope was reported in 0.4% and 0.2% of ADDYI‑treated patients and placebo-treated patients, respectively. In two similarly designed trials in naturally postmenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD, there was no difference in the incidence of hypotension between ADDYI-treated patients and placebo-treated patients. One case of syncope was reported in the ADDYI treatment group. The risk of hypotension and syncope is increased if ADDYI is taken during waking hours or if higher than the recommended dose is taken [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Drug Interactions (7) , and Use in Specific Populations (8.7) ]. Consider the benefits of ADDYI and the risks of hypotension and syncope in patients with pre-existing conditions that predispose to hypotension. Patients who experience pre-syncope should immediately lie supine and promptly seek medical help if the symptoms do not resolve. Prompt medical attention should also be obtained for patients who experience syncope. 5.5 Syncope and Hypotension in Patients with Hepatic Impairment The use of ADDYI in patients with any degree of hepatic impairment significantly increases flibanserin concentrations, which can lead to hypotension and syncope. Therefore, the use of ADDYI is contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment [see Contraindications (4), Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Side effects
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling:
• Hypotension and syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5) ]
• CNS depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are dizziness, somnolence, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, urinary tract infection, anxiety, sinusitis, constipation and dry mouth. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-844-746-5745, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The approved 100 mg ADDYI dosage at bedtime was administered to 2,997 premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD in clinical trials, of whom 1,672 received treatment for at least 6 months, 850 received treatment for at least 12 months, and 88 received treatment for at least 18 months [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. In clinical trials, ADDYI 100 mg once daily at bedtime was administered to 801 postmenopausal women less than 65 years of age with acquired, generalized HSDD, of whom 460 received ADDYI treatment for at least 6 months, and 23 received ADDYI treatment for longer than 6 months. Premenopausal Women The data presented below in Table 1 and Table 2 (left columns) are derived from five 24-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD. In these trials, the frequency and quantity of alcohol use was not recorded. Three of these trials (Studies 1, 2, and 3) also provided efficacy data [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. One trial (Study 5) did not evaluate the 100 mg bedtime dose. In four trials in premenopausal women (Studies 1 through 4), 100 mg ADDYI at bedtime was administered to 1543 premenopausal women with HSDD, of whom 1060 completed 24 weeks of treatment. The age range of women enrolled was 18-56 years old with a mean age of 36 years old, and 88% were Caucasian and 9% were Black. In Studies 1 through 4 in premenopausal women, serious adverse reactions were reported in 0.9% and 0.5% of ADDYI-treated patients and placebo-treated patients, respectively. Postmenopausal Women The data presented below in Table 1 and Table 2 (right columns) are derived from two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials intended to be of 24-week duration in naturally postmenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD (Studies 6 and 7). One trial (Study 7) was discontinued prematurely. In these trials, 100 mg ADDYI at bedtime was administered to 801 postmenopausal women less than 65 years of age with HSDD, of whom 460 completed 24 weeks of treatment. The age range of women enrolled was 34-80 years old with a mean age of 56 years old, and 91% were Caucasian, 7% were Black and 94% were less than 65 years of age. The clinical trial population had no significant comorbid medical conditions and were not taking concomitant medications. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 1.5% and 0.7% of ADDYI-treated patients and placebo-treated patients less than 65 years of age, respectively. Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation Table 1 displays the most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in six trials of women less than 65 years of age with HSDD that evaluated the ADDYI 100 mg once daily at bedtime dosage by population studied. Table 1 Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of > 1% of patients who received ADDYI 100 mg once daily at bedtime and at a higher incidence than placebo-treated patients in the pooled premenopausal women and postmenopausal women trials. Leading to Discontinuation in Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trials in Women with HSDD (< 65 Years of Age) Adverse Reaction Trials in Premenopausal Women Includes Studies 1-4 Trials in Postmenopausal Women Includes Studies 6 and 7 Placebo (N=1556) ADDYI (N=1543) Placebo (N=797) ADDYI (N=801) Overall 6% 13% 5% 9% Dizziness 0.1% 1.7% 0.3% 0.9% Nausea 0.1% 1.2% 0.3% 0.5% Insomnia 0.2% 1.1% 0.5% 1.4% Somnolence 0.3% 1.1% 0.1% 0.6% Anxiety 0.3% 1% 0.6% 1.2% Most Common Adverse Reactions Table 2 summarizes the most common adverse reactions reported in six trials of women less than 65 years of age with HSDD. This table shows adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients treated with ADDYI and at a higher incidence than with placebo [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. The majority of these adverse reactions began within the first 14 days of treatment. Table 2 Common Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients who received ADDYI 100 mg once daily at bedtime and at a higher incidence than placebo-treated patients in premenopausal women or postmenopausal women trials. in Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trials in Women with HSDD (<65 Years of Age) Trials in Premenopausal Women Trials in Postmenopausal Women Adverse Reaction Placebo (N=1556) ADDYI (N=1543) Placebo (N=797) ADDYI (N=801) Dizziness 2.2% 11.4% 3.3% 7.9% Somnolence 2.9% 11.2% 1.8% 7.7% Nausea 3.9% 10.4% 3.9% 6.6% Fatigue 5.5% 9.2% 3.9% 3.0% Insomnia 2.8% 4.9% 3.4% 5.7% Dry mouth 1.0% 2.4% 1.3% 2.4% Urinary tract infection 2.4% 2.3% 3.0% 3.2% Anxiety 1.0% 1.8% 1.6% 2.6% Sinusitis 3.5% 2.9% 2.1% 2.5% Constipation 0.4% 1.6% 1.8% 2.5% Less Common Adverse Reactions In six trials in women less than 65 years of age with HSDD treated with ADDYI 100 mg once daily at bedtime, less common adverse reactions (reported in ≥1% but <2% of ADDYI-treated patients and at a higher incidence than with placebo) in the premenopausal population included: abdominal pain, metrorrhagia, rash, sedation, vertigo.
Drug interactions
Table 3 contains clinically significant drug interactions (DI) with ADDYI. Table 3 Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with ADDYI Alcohol Clinical Implications The coadministration of ADDYI with alcohol increased the risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression compared to the use of ADDYI alone or alcohol alone [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. Preventing or Managing DI Counsel patients to wait at least two hours after consuming one or two standard alcoholic drinks before taking ADDYI at bedtime or to skip their ADDYI dose if they have consumed three or more alcoholic drinks that evening. [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Other CNS Depressants Examples Diphenhydramine, opioids, hypnotics, benzodiazepines Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with CNS depressants may increase the risk of CNS depression (e.g., somnolence) compared to the use of ADDYI alone. Preventing or Managing DI Discuss the concomitant use of other CNS depressants with the patient when prescribing ADDYI. Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Examples of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors Ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, clarithromycin, nefazodone, ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, boceprevir, telaprevir, telithromycin and conivaptan Examples of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors Amprenavir, atazanavir, ciprofloxacin, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, verapamil, and grapefruit juice Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases flibanserin exposure compared to the use of ADDYI alone. The risk of hypotension and syncope is increased with concomitant use of ADDYI and moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Preventing or Managing DI The concomitant use of ADDYI with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated . Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors Examples Oral contraceptives, cimetidine, fluoxetine, ginkgo, ranitidine Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of adverse reactions. Preventing or Managing DI Discuss the use of multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors with the patient when prescribing ADDYI. Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors Examples Proton pump inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, benzodiazepines, antifungals Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with strong CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase flibanserin exposure which may increase the risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression. Preventing or Managing DI Discuss the use of a strong CYP2C19 inhibitor with the patient when prescribing ADDYI. CYP3A4 Inducers Examples Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapetine, St. John's Wort Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with CYP3A4 inducers substantially decreases flibanserin exposure compared to the use of ADDYI alone. Preventing or Managing DI The concomitant use of ADDYI with CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended. Digoxin or Other P-glycoprotein Substrates Examples Digoxin, sirolimus Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with digoxin, a drug that is transported by P-glycoprotein (P-gp), increases the digoxin concentration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . This may lead to digoxin toxicity. Preventing or Managing DI Increase monitoring of concentrations of drugs transported by P-gp that have a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., digoxin).
• Oral Contraceptives and Other Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Increases flibanserin exposures and incidence of adverse reactions (6.1, 7)
• Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors : Increases flibanserin exposure which may increase risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression (7)
• CYP3A4 Inducers : Use of ADDYI not recommended; flibanserin concentrations substantially reduced (7)
• Digoxin : Increases digoxin concentrations, which may lead to digoxin toxicity. Increase monitoring of digoxin concentrations (7)
Use in specific populations
• Nursing Mothers : ADDYI is not recommended. (8.2)
• CYP2C19 Poor Metabolizers : Increases flibanserin exposure which may increase risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression (8.7) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies of ADDYI in pregnant women to inform whether there is a drug-associated risk in humans. In animals, fetal toxicity only occurred in the presence of significant maternal toxicity including reductions in weight gain and sedation. In pregnant rats and rabbits, adverse reproductive and developmental effects consisted of decreased fetal weight, structural anomalies and increases in fetal loss at exposures greater than 15 times exposures achieved with the recommended human dosage [see Data ] . Animal studies cannot rule out the potential for fetal harm. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Pregnant rats were administered flibanserin at doses of 0, 20, 80 and 400 mg/kg/day (3, 15 and 41 times clinical exposures at the recommended human dose based on AUC) during organogenesis. The highest dose was associated with significant maternal toxicity as evidenced by severe clinical signs and marked reductions in weight gain during dosing. In the litters of high-dose dams, there were decreased fetal weights, decreased ossification of the forelimbs and increased number of lumbar ribs, and two fetuses with anophthalmia secondary to severe maternal toxicity. The no adverse effect level for embryofetal toxicity was 80 mg/kg/day (15 times clinical exposure based on AUC). Pregnant rabbits were administered flibanserin at doses of 0, 20, 40 and 80 mg/kg/day (4, 8 and 16 times the clinical exposure at the recommended human dose) during organogenesis. Marked decreases in maternal body weight gain (>75%), abortion and complete litter resorption were observed at 40 and 80 mg/kg/day indicating significant maternal toxicity at these doses. Increases in resorptions and decreased fetal weights were observed at ≥ 40 mg/kg/day. No treatment-related teratogenic effects were observed in fetuses at any dose level. The no adverse effect level for maternal and embryofetal effects was 20 mg/kg/day (3-4 times clinical exposure based on AUC). Pregnant rats were administered flibanserin at doses of 0, 20, 80 and 200 mg/kg/day (3, 15 and ~ 20 times clinical exposures at the recommended human dose) from day 6 of pregnancy until day 21 of lactation to assess for effects on peri- and postnatal development. The highest dose was associated with clinical signs of toxicity in pregnant and lactating rats. All doses resulted in sedation and decreases in body weight gain during pregnancy. Flibanserin prolonged gestation in some dams in all dose groups and decreased implantations, number of fetuses and fetal weights at 200 mg/kg/day. Dosing dams with 200 mg/kg also decreased pup weight gain and viability during the lactation period and delayed opening of the vagina and auditory canals. Flibanserin had no effects on learning, reflexes, fertility or reproductive capacity of the F1 generation. The no adverse effect level for maternal toxicity and peri/postnatal effects was 20 mg/kg/day [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ]. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Flibanserin is excreted in rat milk. It is unknown whether flibanserin is present in human milk, whether ADDYI has effects on the breastfed infant, or whether ADDYI affects milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions including sedation in a breastfed infant, ADDYI is not recommended in breastfeeding women. 8.4 Pediatric Use ADDYI is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. 8.5 Geriatric Use ADDYI is not indicated for the treatment of HSDD in geriatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 . 5.2 , and 5.4 )] . Safety and effectiveness of ADDYI for the treatment of HSDD have not been established in geriatric patients. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment ADDYI is contraindicated for use in patients with any degree of hepatic impairment. Flibanserin exposure increased 4.5-fold in patients with hepatic impairment, compared to those with normal hepatic function, increasing the risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression [see Boxed Warning , Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.5) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 8.7 CYP2C19 Poor Metabolizers CYP2C19 poor metabolizers had increased flibanserin exposures compared to CYP2C19 extensive metabolizers. Additionally, syncope occurred in a subject who was a CYP2C19 poor metabolizer [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ]. Therefore, increase monitoring for adverse reactions (e.g., hypotension) in patients who are CYP2C19 poor metabolizers. The frequencies of poor CYP2C19 metabolizers are approximately 2–5% among Caucasians and Africans and approximately 2–15% among Asians. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment ADDYI is contraindicated for use in patients with any degree of hepatic impairment. Flibanserin exposure increased 4.5-fold in patients with hepatic impairment, compared to those with normal hepatic function, increasing the risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression [see Boxed Warning , Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.5) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 8.7 CYP2C19 Poor Metabolizers CYP2C19 poor metabolizers had increased flibanserin exposures compared to CYP2C19 extensive metabolizers. Additionally, syncope occurred in a subject who was a CYP2C19 poor metabolizer [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ]. Therefore, increase monitoring for adverse reactions (e.g., hypotension) in patients who are CYP2C19 poor metabolizers.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies of ADDYI in pregnant women to inform whether there is a drug-associated risk in humans. In animals, fetal toxicity only occurred in the presence of significant maternal toxicity including reductions in weight gain and sedation. In pregnant rats and rabbits, adverse reproductive and developmental effects consisted of decreased fetal weight, structural anomalies and increases in fetal loss at exposures greater than 15 times exposures achieved with the recommended human dosage [see Data ] . Animal studies cannot rule out the potential for fetal harm. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Pregnant rats were administered flibanserin at doses of 0, 20, 80 and 400 mg/kg/day (3, 15 and 41 times clinical exposures at the recommended human dose based on AUC) during organogenesis. The highest dose was associated with significant maternal toxicity as evidenced by severe clinical signs and marked reductions in weight gain during dosing. In the litters of high-dose dams, there were decreased fetal weights, decreased ossification of the forelimbs and increased number of lumbar ribs, and two fetuses with anophthalmia secondary to severe maternal toxicity. The no adverse effect level for embryofetal toxicity was 80 mg/kg/day (15 times clinical exposure based on AUC). Pregnant rabbits were administered flibanserin at doses of 0, 20, 40 and 80 mg/kg/day (4, 8 and 16 times the clinical exposure at the recommended human dose) during organogenesis. Marked decreases in maternal body weight gain (>75%), abortion and complete litter resorption were observed at 40 and 80 mg/kg/day indicating significant maternal toxicity at these doses. Increases in resorptions and decreased fetal weights were observed at ≥ 40 mg/kg/day. No treatment-related teratogenic effects were observed in fetuses at any dose level. The no adverse effect level for maternal and embryofetal effects was 20 mg/kg/day (3-4 times clinical exposure based on AUC). Pregnant rats were administered flibanserin at doses of 0, 20, 80 and 200 mg/kg/day (3, 15 and ~ 20 times clinical exposures at the recommended human dose) from day 6 of pregnancy until day 21 of lactation to assess for effects on peri- and postnatal development. The highest dose was associated with clinical signs of toxicity in pregnant and lactating rats. All doses resulted in sedation and decreases in body weight gain during pregnancy. Flibanserin prolonged gestation in some dams in all dose groups and decreased implantations, number of fetuses and fetal weights at 200 mg/kg/day. Dosing dams with 200 mg/kg also decreased pup weight gain and viability during the lactation period and delayed opening of the vagina and auditory canals. Flibanserin had no effects on learning, reflexes, fertility or reproductive capacity of the F1 generation. The no adverse effect level for maternal toxicity and peri/postnatal effects was 20 mg/kg/day [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ].
Pediatric use
8.4 Pediatric Use ADDYI is not indicated for use in pediatric patients.
Geriatric use
8.5 Geriatric Use ADDYI is not indicated for the treatment of HSDD in geriatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 . 5.2 , and 5.4 )] . Safety and effectiveness of ADDYI for the treatment of HSDD have not been established in geriatric patients.
Overdosage
Overdosage of ADDYI may cause an increase in the incidence or severity of any of the reported adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. In the event of overdosage, treatment should address the symptoms and supportive measures, as needed. There is no known specific antidote for flibanserin.
Description
The chemical name of flibanserin is 2H-Benzimidazol-2-one, 1,3-dihydro-1-[2-[4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]. Its empirical formula is C 20 H 21 F 3 N 4 O and its molecular weight is 390.41. The structural formula is: Flibanserin is a white to off-white powder, insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetonitrile and toluene, soluble in acetone, freely soluble in chloroform, and very soluble in methylene chloride. ADDYI (flibanserin) tablets are for oral administration. Each ADDYI tablet contains 100 mg of flibanserin. Inactive ingredients consist of lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, talc, macrogol, and the coloring agents, titanium dioxide and iron oxide. Structural Formula
Mechanism of action
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of ADDYI in the treatment of women less than 65 years of age with acquired, generalized HSDD as characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty (not due a co-existing medical or psychiatric condition, problems within the relationship, or the effects of a medication or other drug substance) is not known.
How supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ADDYI is available as a 100 mg oval, pink, film-coated tablet debossed on one side with “f100” and blank on the other side. Available in bottles of 30 tablets. (NDC 58604-214-30) Storage Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP controlled room temperature].
Patient information
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Hypotension and Syncope Inform patients that ADDYI can cause severe hypotension and syncope, particularly when taken close in time with alcoholic drinks or with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
• Counsel patients to wait at least two hours after consuming one or two standard alcoholic drinks before taking ADDYI at bedtime or to skip their ADDYI dose if they have consumed 3 or more standard alcoholic drinks that evening. After taking ADDYI at bedtime, advise patients to not use alcohol until the following day.
• Advise patients that moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are contraindicated with ADDYI and to ask patients to report the use of a new prescription or non-prescription medication or other products that contain CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., grapefruit juice, St. John’s Wort).
• Advise patients who experience pre-syncope or lightheadedness to lie down and to call for help if symptoms persist [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) ]. CNS Depression Advise patients that ADDYI can cause CNS depression, such as somnolence and sedation, and that the risk is increased with other CNS depressants and with certain drug interactions (e.g., hypnotics, benzodiazepines, opioids). The risk is also increased if ADDYI is taken during waking hours. Advise patients to avoid activities requiring full alertness (e.g., driving or operating machinery) until at least 6 hours after the ADDYI dose and until they know how ADDYI affects them [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Nursing Mothers Advise patients not to breastfeed if they are taking ADDYI [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ]. Bedtime Dosing Advise patients to take only one tablet at bedtime and not to take ADDYI at any other time of day [see Dosage and Administration (2) ]. Distributed by: Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Raleigh, NC 27609 USA Product and trademark licensed from: Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Copyright 2025 Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved ADDYI tablets are covered by U.S. Patents Nos. 7,151,103; 7,420,057; 7,183,410; 8,227,471; 9,468,639; and 9,782,403. IT5046AJ0909 10005639/01 Addyi Logo
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (revised Dec 22, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Flibanserin in 1 product
Addyi NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58604-214 | Flibanserin 100 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | NDA |
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