Movantik
naloxegol oxalate · Tablet, Film Coated · Oral
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MOVANTIK ® is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation. MOVANTIK is an opioid antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation. (1)
Dosage and administration
Administration : Discontinue maintenance laxative therapy before starting MOVANTIK; may resume laxatives if patients have OIC symptoms after taking MOVANTIK for 3 days. (2.1) Alteration in analgesic dosing regimen prior to starting MOVANTIK is not required. (2.1) Patients receiving opioids for less than 4 weeks may be less responsive to MOVANTIK. (2.1) Take on an empty stomach at least 1 hour prior to the first meal of the day or 2 hours after the meal. (2.1) For patients who are unable to swallow the MOVANTIK tablet whole, the tablet can be crushed and given orally or administered via nasogastric tube, see full prescribing information. (2.1) Avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. (2.1 , 7.1) Discontinue if treatment with the opioid pain medication is also discontinued. (2.1) Recommended dosage : 25 mg once daily; if not tolerated, reduce to 12.5 mg once daily. (2.2) Renal Impairment (CLcr < 60 mL/min): 12.5 mg once daily; increase to 25 mg once daily if tolerated and monitor for adverse reactions. (2.3 , 8.6) 2.1 Administration Instructions Discontinue all maintenance laxative therapy prior to initiation of MOVANTIK. Laxative(s) can be used as needed if there is a suboptimal response to MOVANTIK after three days. Alteration in analgesic dosing regimen prior to initiating MOVANTIK is not required. Patients receiving opioids for less than 4 weeks may be less responsive to MOVANTIK [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Take MOVANTIK on an empty stomach at least 1 hour prior to the first meal of the day or 2 hours after the meal. For patients who are unable to swallow the MOVANTIK tablet whole, the tablet can be crushed to a powder, mixed with 4 ounces (120 mL) of water, and drunk immediately. The glass should be refilled with 4 ounces (120 mL) of water, stirred and the contents drunk. MOVANTIK can also be administered via a nasogastric (NG) tube, as follows: 1. Flush the NG tube with 1 ounce (30 mL) of water using a 60 mL syringe. 2. Crush the tablet to a powder in a container and mix with approximately 2 ounces (60 mL) of water. 3. Draw up the mixture using the 60 mL syringe and administer the syringe contents through the NG tube. 4. Add approximately 2 ounces (60 mL) of water to the same container used to prepare the dose of MOVANTIK. 5. Draw up the water using the same 60 mL syringe and use all the water to flush the NG tube and any remaining medicine from the NG tube into the stomach. Avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with MOVANTIK. Discontinue MOVANTIK if treatment with the opioid pain medication is also discontinued. 2.2 Adult Dosage The recommended MOVANTIK dosage is 25 mg once daily in the morning. If patients are not able to tolerate MOVANTIK, reduce the dosage to 12.5 mg once daily [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . 2.3 Dosage in Adult Patients with Renal Impairment The starting dosage for patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) <60 mL/min (i.e., patients with moderate, severe, or end-stage renal impairment) is 12.5 mg once daily. If this dosage is well tolerated but OIC symptoms continue, the dosage may be increased to 25 mg once daily taking into consideration the potential for markedly increased exposures in some patients with renal impairment and the increased risk of adverse reactions with higher exposures [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.4 Dosage Recommendations due to Drug Interactions Avoid concomitant use of MOVANTIK with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor drugs (e.g., diltiazem, erythromycin, verapamil). If concurrent use is unavoidable, reduce the MOVANTIK dosage to 12.5 mg once daily and monitor for adverse reactions [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Dosage forms and strengths
(naloxegol) is available in two strengths:
• Tablets: 12.5 mg supplied as mauve, oval, biconvex, film-coated, intagliated with “nGL” on one side and “12.5” on the other side.
• Tablets: 25 mg supplied as mauve, oval, biconvex, film-coated, intagliated with “nGL” on one side and “25” on the other side. Tablets: 12.5 mg and 25 mg (3)
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS MOVANTIK is contraindicated in: Patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction and patients at risk of recurrent obstruction, due to the potential for gastrointestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Patients concomitantly using strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, ketoconazole) because these medications can significantly increase exposure to naloxegol which may precipitate opioid withdrawal symptoms such as hyperhidrosis, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, irritability, and yawning [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Patients who have had a known serious or severe hypersensitivity reaction to MOVANTIK or any of its excipients [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction and at risk of recurrent obstruction. (4 , 5.3 ) Concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, ketoconazole). (4 , 7.1) Known serious or severe hypersensitivity reaction to MOVANTIK or any of its excipients. (4)
Warnings and precautions
Opioid withdrawal : Consider the overall risk benefit in patients with disruptions to the blood-brain barrier. Monitor for symptoms of opioid withdrawal. (5.1) Severe abdominal pain and/or diarrhea : Monitor for the development of symptoms after initiating treatment with MOVANTIK and discontinue if severe symptoms develop. Consider restarting MOVANTIK at 12.5 mg once daily if appropriate. (5.2) Gastrointestinal perforation : Consider the overall risk benefit in patients with known or suspected lesions of the GI tract. Monitor for severe, persistent or worsening abdominal pain; discontinue if development of symptoms. (5.3) 5.1 Opioid Withdrawal Clusters of symptoms consistent with opioid withdrawal, including hyperhidrosis, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, irritability, and yawning have occurred in patients treated with MOVANTIK [see Adverse Reactions (6.1 )] . In addition, patients receiving methadone as therapy for their pain condition were observed in clinical trials to have a higher frequency of gastrointestinal adverse reactions that may have been related to opioid withdrawal than patients receiving other opioids [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Patients having disruptions to the blood-brain barrier may be at increased risk for opioid withdrawal or reduced analgesia. Take into account the overall risk-benefit profile when using MOVANTIK in such patients. Monitor for symptoms of opioid withdrawal in such patients. 5.2 Severe Abdominal Pain and/or Diarrhea Reports of severe abdominal pain and/or diarrhea have been reported, some of which resulted in hospitalization. Most of the cases of severe abdominal pain were reported in patients taking the 25 mg dosage. Symptoms generally occurred within a few days of initiation of MOVANTIK. Monitor patients for the development of abdominal pain and/or diarrhea with MOVANTIK and discontinue therapy if severe symptoms occur. Consider restarting MOVANTIK at 12.5 mg once daily, if appropriate. 5.3 Gastrointestinal Perforation Cases of gastrointestinal (GI) perforation have been reported with use of peripherally acting opioid antagonists, including MOVANTIK. Postmarketing cases of GI perforation, including fatal cases, were reported when MOVANTIK was used in patients at risk of GI perforation (e.g., infiltrative gastrointestinal tract malignancy, recent gastrointestinal tract surgery, diverticular disease including diverticulitis, ischemic colitis, or concomitantly treated with bevacizumab). MOVANTIK is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction or in patients at risk of recurrent obstruction [see Contraindications (4) ] . Take into account the overall risk-benefit profile when using MOVANTIK in patients with these conditions or other conditions which might result in impaired integrity of the gastrointestinal tract wall (e.g., Crohn’s disease). Monitor for the development of severe, persistent or worsening abdominal pain; discontinue MOVANTIK in patients who develop this symptom.
Side effects
Serious and important adverse reactions described elsewhere in labeling include: Opioid withdrawal [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Severe abdominal pain and/or diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Gastrointestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reactions in clinical trials (≥3%) are: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, vomiting, and headache. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Averitas Pharma at 1-877-900-6479 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. The data described below reflect exposure to MOVANTIK in 1497 patients in clinical trials, including 537 patients exposed for greater than six months, and 320 patients exposed for 12 months. The safety data described in Table 1 are derived from two double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Studies 1 and 2) in patients with OIC and non-cancer related pain [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Study 3 (n=302) was a safety extension study that allowed patients from Study 1 to continue the same blinded treatment for an additional 12 weeks. Safety data for patients in Study 3 are similar to those listed in Table 1. Study 4 (n=844) was a Phase 3, 52-week, multi-center, open-label, randomized, parallel group, safety and tolerability study of naloxegol versus usual care treatment for OIC (as determined by the investigator and excluding peripheral opioid antagonists) in patients with non-cancer related pain. The population enrolled in Study 4 was similar to that of the other studies. Eligible patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive either naloxegol 25 mg once daily or usual care treatment for OIC. The most commonly used laxatives in the usual care group were rectal stimulants (e.g., bisacodyl), oral stimulants (e.g., senna), and oral osmotics (e.g., macrogol, magnesium). Safety data for patients in Study 4 are similar to those listed in Table 1. Table 1 lists adverse reactions in pooled Studies 1 and 2 occurring in ≥3% of patients receiving MOVANTIK 12.5 mg or 25 mg and at an incidence greater than placebo. Table 1. Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions occurring in ≥3% of patients receiving MOVANTIK 12.5 mg or 25 mg and at an incidence greater than placebo. in Patients with OIC and Non-Cancer Pain (Studies 1 and 2) Adverse Reaction MOVANTIK 25 mg (n=446) MOVANTIK 12.5 mg (n=441) Placebo (n=444) Abdominal Pain Includes: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, and gastrointestinal pain. 21% 12% 7% Diarrhea 9% 6% 5% Nausea 8% 7% 5% Flatulence 6% 3% 3% Vomiting 5% 3% 4% Headache 4% 4% 3% Hyperhidrosis 3% <1% <1% Opioid Withdrawal Possible opioid withdrawal, defined as at least three adverse reactions potentially related to opioid withdrawal that occurred on the same day and were not all related to the gastrointestinal system, occurred in less than 1% (1/444) of placebo subjects, 1% (5/441) receiving MOVANTIK 12.5 mg, and 3% (14/446) receiving MOVANTIK 25 mg in Studies 1 and 2 regardless of maintenance opioid treatment. Symptoms included but were not limited to hyperhidrosis, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, irritability, and yawning. Patients receiving methadone as therapy for their pain condition were observed in Studies 1 and 2 to have a higher frequency of gastrointestinal adverse reactions than patients receiving other opioids [39% (7/18) vs. 26% (110/423) in the 12.5 mg group; 75% (24/32) vs. 34% (142/414) in the 25 mg group]. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of MOVANTIK. Because reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate the frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Hypersensitivity reactions : angioedema, rash, and urticaria. Gastrointestinal disorders : Gastrointestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .
Drug interactions
Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., diltiazem, erythromycin, verapamil) : Increased naloxegol concentrations; avoid concomitant use; if unavoidable, reduce dosage to 12.5 mg once daily and monitor for adverse reactions. (2.4 , 7.1) Strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) : Decreased concentrations of naloxegol; concomitant use is not recommended. (7.1) Other opioid antagonists : Potential for additive effect and increased risk of opioid withdrawal; avoid concomitant use. (7.1) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on MOVANTIK Table 2 displays the effects of other drugs on MOVANTIK. Table 2. Effects of Other Drugs on MOVANTIK Concomitant Agent Mechanism of Action Clinical Recommendation CYP3A4 Inhibitors
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin)
• Increase plasma naloxegol concentrations and may increase the risk of adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
• Use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) ] .
• Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., diltiazem, erythromycin, verapamil)
• Avoid use with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors; if unavoidable, decrease the dosage of MOVANTIK to 12.5 mg once daily and monitor for adverse reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] .
• Weak CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., quinidine, cimetidine)
• Clinically significant increases in naloxegol concentrations are not expected.
• No dosage adjustments are necessary.
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice The effect of grapefruit juice varies widely among brands and is concentration-, dose-, and preparation-dependent. Studies have shown that it can be classified as a “strong CYP3A inhibitor” when a certain preparation was used (e.g., high dose, double strength) or as a “moderate CYP3A inhibitor” when another preparation was used (e.g., low dose, single strength).
• Can increase plasma naloxegol concentrations.
• Avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with MOVANTIK [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . CYP3A4 Inducers
• Strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine, St. John’s Wort)
• Significantly decrease plasma naloxegol concentrations and may decrease the efficacy of MOVANTIK [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
• Use with strong CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended . Other Drug Interactions
• Other opioid antagonists
• Potential for additive effect of opioid receptor antagonism and increased risk of opioid withdrawal.
• Avoid use of MOVANTIK with another opioid antagonist.
Use in specific populations
Pregnancy : May precipitate opioid withdrawal in pregnant women and the fetus. (8.1) Lactation : Breastfeeding not recommended. (8.2) Hepatic Impairment : Avoid in severe impairment. (8.7) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Limited available data with MOVANTIK use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. MOVANTIK may precipitate opioid withdrawal in the pregnant women and the fetus (see Clinical Considerations ) . In animal development studies, no effects on embryo-fetal development were observed following administration of naloxegol in pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 1452 times the human AUC (area under the plasma concentration-time curve) at the maximum recommended human dose. No effects on embryo-fetal development were observed following administration of naloxegol in pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 409 times the human AUC at the maximum recommended human dose. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are 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. Clinical Considerations Maternal and Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions The use of MOVANTIK may be associated with opioid withdrawal in the pregnant woman and the fetus. Data Animal Data Oral administration of up to 750 mg/kg/day naloxegol in rats (1452 times the human AUC at the maximum recommended human dose) and 450 mg/kg/day naloxegol in rabbits (409 times the human AUC at the maximum recommended human dose) during the period of organogenesis produced no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development. Oral administration of up to 500 mg/kg/day in rats (195 times the maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area) during the period of organogenesis through lactation produced no adverse effects on parturition or the offspring. 8.2 Lactation There are no data on the presence of naloxegol in human milk, the effects in nursing infants, or the effects on milk production. Naloxegol is present in rat milk (see Data ). Because of the potential for adverse reactions, including opioid withdrawal in breastfed infants, advise women that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with MOVANTIK. Data Following oral administration of naloxegol in lactating rats, concentrations of naloxegol in milk were approximately 3- to 4-fold higher than concentrations of naloxegol in maternal plasma. Naloxegol was detected in plasma from pups. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of MOVANTIK have not been established in pediatric patients. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of MOVANTIK, 11% were 65 and over, while 2% were 75 and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. MOVANTIK exposure was higher in elderly healthy Japanese subjects compared to young subjects [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . No dosage adjustment is needed in elderly patients. 8.6 Renal Impairment Some subjects with creatinine clearance (CLcr) values <60 mL/minute (i.e., moderate, severe, or end-stage renal disease) were shown to exhibit markedly higher systemic exposure of naloxegol compared to subjects with normal renal function. The reason for these high exposures is not understood. However, as the risk of adverse reactions increases with systemic exposure, a lower starting dosage of 12.5 mg once daily is recommended. No dosage adjustment is needed in patients with mild renal impairment [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 8.7 Hepatic Impairment The effect of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) on the pharmacokinetics of naloxegol has not been evaluated. Avoid use of MOVANTIK in patients with severe hepatic impairment, as the dosage in these patients has not been determined. No dosage adjustment is required for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Limited available data with MOVANTIK use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. MOVANTIK may precipitate opioid withdrawal in the pregnant women and the fetus (see Clinical Considerations ) . In animal development studies, no effects on embryo-fetal development were observed following administration of naloxegol in pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 1452 times the human AUC (area under the plasma concentration-time curve) at the maximum recommended human dose. No effects on embryo-fetal development were observed following administration of naloxegol in pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 409 times the human AUC at the maximum recommended human dose. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are 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. Clinical Considerations Maternal and Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions The use of MOVANTIK may be associated with opioid withdrawal in the pregnant woman and the fetus. Data Animal Data Oral administration of up to 750 mg/kg/day naloxegol in rats (1452 times the human AUC at the maximum recommended human dose) and 450 mg/kg/day naloxegol in rabbits (409 times the human AUC at the maximum recommended human dose) during the period of organogenesis produced no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development. Oral administration of up to 500 mg/kg/day in rats (195 times the maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area) during the period of organogenesis through lactation produced no adverse effects on parturition or the offspring.
Pediatric use
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of MOVANTIK have not been established in pediatric patients.
Geriatric use
8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of MOVANTIK, 11% were 65 and over, while 2% were 75 and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. MOVANTIK exposure was higher in elderly healthy Japanese subjects compared to young subjects [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . No dosage adjustment is needed in elderly patients.
Overdosage
In a clinical study of patients with OIC a daily dose of 50 mg (twice the recommended dosage), administered over 4 weeks, was associated with an increased incidence of GI adverse reactions, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. These adverse reactions frequently occurred within 1-2 days after dosing. No antidote is known for naloxegol. Dialysis was noted to be ineffective as a means of elimination in a clinical study in patients with renal failure. If a patient on opioid therapy receives an overdose of naloxegol, the patient should be monitored closely for potential evidence of opioid withdrawal symptoms such as chills, rhinorrhea, diaphoresis, or reversal of central analgesic effect. Base treatment on the degree of opioid withdrawal symptoms, including changes in blood pressure and heart rate, and on the need for analgesia.
Description
(naloxegol), an opioid antagonist, contains naloxegol oxalate as the active ingredient. (Naloxegol is a PEGylated derivative of naloxone.) The chemical name for naloxegol oxalate is: (5α,6α)-17-allyl-6-(2,5,8,11,14,17,20-heptaoxadocosan-22-yloxy)-4,5-epoxymorphinan-3,14-diol oxalate. The structural formula is: The empirical formula for naloxegol oxalate is C 34 H 53 NO 11 .C 2 H 2 O 4 and the molecular weight is 742. Naloxegol oxalate is a white to off-white powder, with high aqueous solubility across the physiologic pH range. MOVANTIK (naloxegol) tablets for oral use contain 14.2 mg and 28.5 mg of naloxegol oxalate, respectively, equivalent to 12.5 mg and 25 mg of naloxegol. Excipients in tablet core are: mannitol, cellulose microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and propyl gallate. Excipients in tablet coat are: hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, iron oxide red, and iron oxide black. Chemical structure
Mechanism of action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Naloxegol is an antagonist of opioid binding at the mu-opioid receptor. When administered at the recommended dose levels, naloxegol functions as a peripherally-acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist in tissues, such as the gastrointestinal tract, thereby decreasing the constipating effects of opioids. Naloxegol is a PEGylated derivative of naloxone and is a substrate for the P-glycoprotein transporter (P-gp). Also, the presence of the PEG moiety in naloxegol reduces its passive permeability as compared with naloxone. Due to the reduced permeability and increased efflux of naloxegol across the blood-brain barrier, related to P-gp substrate properties, the CNS penetration of naloxegol is expected to be negligible at the recommended dose levels limiting the potential for interference with centrally mediated opioid analgesia.
How supplied
(naloxegol) tablets are supplied as: NDC 82625-8801-1: 12.5 mg, bottle of 30 tablets NDC 82625-8801-2: 12.5 mg, bottle of 90 tablets NDC 82625-8801-3: 12.5 mg, unit dose blister carton of 100 tablets (for HUD only) NDC 82625-8802-1: 25 mg, bottle of 30 tablets NDC 82625-8802-2: 25 mg, bottle of 90 tablets NDC 82625-8802-3: 25 mg, unit dose blister carton of 100 tablets (for HUD only) Storage Store MOVANTIK at 20-25°C (68-77°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). Administration Advise patients to: Discontinue all maintenance laxative therapy prior to initiation of MOVANTIK. Laxative(s) can be used as needed if there is a suboptimal response to MOVANTIK after three days. Take MOVANTIK on an empty stomach at least 1 hour prior to the first meal of the day or 2 hours after the meal. Discontinue MOVANTIK if treatment with the opioid pain medication is also discontinued. Avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with MOVANTIK. Inform their healthcare provider if their opioid pain medication is discontinued. Inform their healthcare provider if they are unable to tolerate MOVANTIK, so a dosage adjustment can be considered. If patients are unable to swallow the MOVANTIK tablet whole , the tablet can be crushed to a powder, mixed with water and administered orally or via a nasogastric (NG) tube, as described in the Medication Guide. Drug Interactions Advise patients to tell their healthcare provider when they start or stop taking any concomitant medications. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, ketoconazole) are contraindicated with MOVANTIK, and other CYP3A4 enzyme modulating drugs can alter MOVANTIK exposure [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.1)] . Opioid Withdrawal Advise patients that clusters of symptoms consistent with opioid withdrawal may occur while taking MOVANTIK, including sweating, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, irritability, and yawning. Inform patients taking methadone as therapy for their pain condition that they may be more likely to have gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as abdominal pain and diarrhea that may be related to opioid withdrawal, than patients receiving other opioids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Severe Abdominal Pain and/or Diarrhea Advise patients that symptoms may occur after starting treatment. The patient should discontinue MOVANTIK and contact their healthcare provider if they develop severe abdominal pain and/or diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Gastrointestinal Perforation Advise patients to discontinue MOVANTIK and promptly seek medical attention if they develop unusually severe, persistent or worsening abdominal pain [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Pregnancy Advise females of reproductive potential, who become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant that the use of MOVANTIK during pregnancy may precipitate opioid withdrawal in the pregnant women and the fetus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Lactation Advise females that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with MOVANTIK [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] . MOVANTIK is a registered trademark of Averitas Pharma, Inc. Distributed by: Averitas Pharma, Inc., Morristown, NJ 07960, USA © 2026 Averitas Pharma, Inc.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Averitas Pharma, Inc. (revised Sep 1, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Naloxegol Oxalate in 3 products
Movantik NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82625-8801 | Naloxegol Oxalate 12.5 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Averitas Pharma, Inc. | NDA |
| 82625-8802 | Naloxegol Oxalate 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Averitas Pharma, Inc. | NDA |
| 57841-1301 | Naloxegol Oxalate 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | RedHill Biopharma Ltd | NDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Movantik used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MOVANTIK ® is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation. MOVANTIK is an opioid antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in…
What are the side effects of Movantik?
Serious and important adverse reactions described elsewhere in labeling include: Opioid withdrawal [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Severe abdominal pain and/or diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Gastrointestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reactions in clinical trials (≥3%) are: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, vomiting,… See the full label for the complete list.
Who makes Movantik?
Movantik is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Averitas Pharma, Inc., RedHill Biopharma Ltd.