ATOVAQUONE AND PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, film coated

Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride by

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  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    1.1 Prevention of Malaria

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, including in areas where chloroquine resistance has been reported.

    1.2 Treatment of Malaria

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets have been shown to be effective in regions where the drugs chloroquine, halofantrine, mefloquine, and amodiaquine may have unacceptable failure rates, presumably due to drug resistance.

  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    The daily dose should be taken at the same time each day with food or a milky drink. In the event of vomiting within 1 hour after dosing, a repeat dose should be taken.

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets may be crushed and mixed with condensed milk just prior to administration to patients who may have difficulty swallowing tablets.

    2.1 Prevention of Malaria

    Start prophylactic treatment with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets 1 or 2 days before entering a malaria-endemic area and continue daily during the stay and for 7 days after return.

    Adults

    One atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet (adult strength = 250 mg atovaquone/100 mg proguanil hydrochloride) per day.

    Pediatric Patients

    The dosage for prevention of malaria in pediatric patients is based upon body weight (Table 1).

    Table 1. Dosage for Prevention of Malaria in Pediatric Patients

    Weight
    (kg)

    Atovaquone/
    Proguanil HCl
    Total Daily Dose

    Dosage Regimen

    11-20

    62.5 mg/25 mg

    1 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablet daily

    21-30

    125 mg/50 mg

    2 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablets as a single daily dose

    31-40

    187.5 mg/75 mg

    3 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablets as a single daily dose

    > 40

    250 mg/100 mg

    1 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet (adult strength) as a single daily dose

    2.2 Treatment of Acute Malaria

    Adults

    Four atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (adult strength; total daily dose 1 g atovaquone/400 mg proguanil hydrochloride) as a single daily dose for 3 consecutive days.

    Pediatric Patients

    The dosage for treatment of acute malaria in pediatric patients is based upon body weight (Table 2).

    Table 2. Dosage for Treatment of Acute Malaria in Pediatric Patients

    Weight (kg)

    Atovaquone/
    Proguanil HCl
    Total Daily Dose

    Dosage Regimen

    5-8

    125 mg/50 mg

    2 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablets daily for 3 consecutive days

    9-10

    187.5 mg/75 mg

    3 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablets daily for 3 consecutive days

    11-20

    250 mg/100 mg

    1 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet (adult strength) daily for 3 consecutive days

    21-30

    500 mg/200 mg

    2 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (adult strength) as a single daily dose for 3 consecutive days

    31-40

    750 mg/300 mg

    3 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (adult strength) as a single daily dose for 3 consecutive days

    > 40

    1 g/400 mg

    4 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (adult strength) as a single daily dose for 3 consecutive days

    2.3 Renal Impairment

    Do not use atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for malaria prophylaxis in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min) [see Contraindications (4)]. Use with caution for the treatment of malaria in patients with severe renal impairment, only if the benefits of the 3-day treatment regimen outweigh the potential risks associated with increased drug exposure. No dosage adjustments are needed in patients with mild (creatinine clearance 50 to 80 mL/min) or moderate (creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min) renal impairment. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3).]

  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets are available containing 250 mg of atovaquone, USP and 100 mg of proguanil hydrochloride, USP.

    • The 250 mg/100 mg tablets are buff, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with A-P over 2 on one side of the tablet and M on the other side.

    Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Pediatric Tablets are available containing 62.5 mg of atovaquone, USP and 25 mg of proguanil hydrochloride, USP.

    • The 62.5 mg/25 mg tablets are buff, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with A-P over 1 on one side of the tablet and M on the other side.
  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    • Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme or Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, vasculitis) to atovaquone or proguanil hydrochloride or any component of the formulation.
    • Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated for prophylaxis of P. falciparum malaria in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min) because of pancytopenia in patients with severe renal impairment treated with proguanil [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Vomiting and Diarrhea

    Absorption of atovaquone may be reduced in patients with diarrhea or vomiting. If atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are used in patients who are vomiting, parasitemia should be closely monitored and the use of an antiemetic considered [see Dosage and Administration (2)]. Vomiting occurred in up to 19% of pediatric patients given treatment doses of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets. In the controlled clinical trials, 15.3% of adults received an antiemetic when they received atovaquone/proguanil and 98.3% of these patients were successfully treated. In patients with severe or persistent diarrhea or vomiting, alternative antimalarial therapy may be required.

    5.2 Relapse of Infection

    In mixed P. falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infections, P. vivax parasite relapse occurred commonly when patients were treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets alone.

    In the event of recrudescent P. falciparum infections after treatment with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets or failure of chemoprophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets, patients should be treated with a different blood schizonticide.

    5.3 Hepatotoxicity

    Elevated liver laboratory tests and cases of hepatitis and hepatic failure requiring liver transplantation have been reported with prophylactic use of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets.

    5.4 Severe or Complicated Malaria

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets have not been evaluated for the treatment of cerebral malaria or other severe manifestations of complicated malaria, including hyperparasitemia, pulmonary edema, or renal failure. Patients with severe malaria are not candidates for oral therapy.

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    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 with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

    Because atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets contain atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride, the type and severity of adverse reactions associated with each of the compounds may be expected. The lower prophylactic doses of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets were better tolerated than the higher treatment doses.

    Prophylaxis of P.falciparum Malaria

    In 3 clinical trials (2 of which were placebo-controlled) 381 adults (mean age: 31 years) received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for the prophylaxis of malaria; the majority of adults were black (90%) and 79% were male. In a clinical trial for the prophylaxis of malaria, 125 pediatric patients (mean age: 9 years) received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets; all subjects were black and 52% were male. Adverse experiences reported in adults and pediatric patients considered attributable to therapy occurred in similar proportions of subjects receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets or placebo in all studies. Prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets was discontinued prematurely due to a treatment-related adverse experience in 3 of 381 (0.8%) adults and 0 of 125 pediatric patients.

    In a placebo-controlled study of malaria prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets involving 330 pediatric patients (aged 4 to 14 years) in Gabon, a malaria-endemic area, the safety profile of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets was consistent with that observed in the earlier prophylactic studies in adults and pediatric patients. The most common treatment-emergent adverse events with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets were abdominal pain (13%), headache (13%), and cough (10%). Abdominal pain (13% vs. 8%) and vomiting (5% vs. 3%) were reported more often with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets than with placebo. No patient withdrew from the study due to an adverse experience with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets. No routine laboratory data were obtained during this study.

    Non-immune travelers visiting a malaria-endemic area received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (n = 1,004) for prophylaxis of malaria in 2 active-controlled clinical trials. In one study (n = 493), the mean age of subjects was 33 years and 53% were male; 90% of subjects were white, 6% of subjects were black, and the remaining were of other racial/ethnic groups. In the other study (n = 511), the mean age of subjects was 36 years and 51% were female; the majority of subjects (97%) were white. Adverse experiences occurred in a similar or lower proportion of subjects receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets than an active comparator (Table 3). Fewer neuropsychiatric adverse experiences occurred in subjects who received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets than mefloquine. Fewer gastrointestinal adverse experiences occurred in subjects receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets than chloroquine/proguanil. Compared with active comparator drugs, subjects receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets had fewer adverse experiences overall that were attributed to prophylactic therapy (Table 3). Prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets was discontinued prematurely due to a treatment-related adverse experience in 7 of 1,004 travelers.

    Table 3. Adverse Experiences in Active-Controlled Clinical Trials of Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets for Prophylaxis of P. falciparum Malaria

  • * Adverse experiences that started while receiving active study drug.
  • † Mean duration of dosing based on recommended dosing regimens.
    		•

    Percent of Subjects with Adverse Experiences*
    (Percent of Subjects with Adverse Experiences Attributable to Therapy)

    Study 1

    Study 2

    Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets
    n = 493
    (28 days)†

    Mefloquine
    n = 483
    (53 days)†

    Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets
    n = 511
    (26 days)†

    Chloroquine
    plus Proguanil
    n = 511
    (49 days)†

    Diarrhea

    38

    (8)

    36

    (7)

    34

    (5)

    39

    (7)

    Nausea

    14

    (3)

    20

    (8)

    11

    (2)

    18

    (7)

    Abdominal pain

    17

    (5)

    16

    (5)

    14

    (3)

    22

    (6)

    Headache

    12

    (4)

    17

    (7)

    12

    (4)

    14

    (4)

    Dreams

    7

    (7)

    16

    (14)

    6

    (4)

    7

    (3)

    Insomnia

    5

    (3)

    16

    (13)

    4

    (2)

    5

    (2)

    Fever

    9

    (< 1)

    11

    (1)

    8

    (< 1)

    8

    (< 1)

    Dizziness

    5

    (2)

    14

    (9)

    7

    (3)

    8

    (4)

    Vomiting

    8

    (1)

    10

    (2)

    8

    (0)

    14

    (2)

    Oral ulcers

    9

    (6)

    6

    (4)

    5

    (4)

    7

    (5)

    Pruritus

    4

    (2)

    5

    (2)

    3

    (1)

    2

    (< 1)

    Visual difficulties

    2

    (2)

    5

    (3)

    3

    (2)

    3

    (2)

    Depression

    < 1

    (< 1)

    5

    (4)

    < 1

    (< 1)

    1

    (< 1)

    Anxiety

    1

    (< 1)

    5

    (4)

    < 1

    (< 1)

    1

    (< 1)

    Any adverse experience

    64

    (30)

    69

    (42)

    58

    (22)

    66

    (28)

    Any neuropsychiatric event

    20

    (14)

    37

    (29)

    16

    (10)

    20

    (10)

    Any GI event

    49

    (16)

    50

    (19)

    43

    (12)

    54

    (20)

    In a third active-controlled study, atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (n = 110) was compared with chloroquine/proguanil (n = 111) for the prophylaxis of malaria in 221 non-immune pediatric patients (aged 2 to 17 years). The mean duration of exposure was 23 days for atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets, 46 days for chloroquine, and 43 days for proguanil, reflecting the different recommended dosage regimens for these products. Fewer patients treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets reported abdominal pain (2% vs. 7%) or nausea (< 1% vs. 7%) than children who received chloroquine/proguanil. Oral ulceration (2% vs. 2%), vivid dreams (2% vs. < 1%), and blurred vision (0% vs. 2%) occurred in similar proportions of patients receiving either atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets or chloroquine/proguanil, respectively. Two patients discontinued prophylaxis with chloroquine/proguanil due to adverse events, while none of those receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets discontinued due to adverse events.

    Treatment of Acute, Uncomplicated P. falciparum Malaria

    In 7 controlled trials, 436 adolescents and adults received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. The range of mean ages of subjects was 26 to 29 years; 79% of subjects were male. In these studies, 48% of subjects were classified as other racial/ethnic groups, primarily Asian; 42% of subjects were black and the remaining subjects were white. Attributable adverse experiences that occurred in ≥ 5% of patients were abdominal pain (17%), nausea (12%), vomiting (12%), headache (10%), diarrhea (8%), asthenia (8%), anorexia (5%), and dizziness (5%). Treatment was discontinued prematurely due to an adverse experience in 4 of 436 (0.9%) adolescents and adults treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets.

    In 2 controlled trials, 116 pediatric patients (weighing 11 to 40 kg) (mean age: 7 years) received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for the treatment of malaria. The majority of subjects were black (72%); 28% were of other racial/ethnic groups, primarily Asian. Attributable adverse experiences that occurred in ≥ 5% of patients were vomiting (10%) and pruritus (6%). Vomiting occurred in 43 of 319 (13%) pediatric patients who did not have symptomatic malaria but were given treatment doses of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for 3 days in a clinical trial. The design of this clinical trial required that any patient who vomited be withdrawn from the trial. Among pediatric patients with symptomatic malaria treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets, treatment was discontinued prematurely due to an adverse experience in 1 of 116 (0.9%).

    In a study of 100 pediatric patients (5 to < 11 kg body weight) who received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for the treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria, only diarrhea (6%) occurred in ≥ 5% of patients as an adverse experience attributable to atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets. In 3 patients (3%), treatment was discontinued prematurely due to an adverse experience.

    Abnormalities in laboratory tests reported in clinical trials were limited to elevations of transaminases in patients with malaria being treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets. The frequency of these abnormalities varied substantially across trials of treatment and were not observed in the randomized portions of the prophylaxis trials.

    One active-controlled trial evaluated the treatment of malaria in Thai adults (n = 182); the mean age of subjects was 26 years (range: 15 to 63 years); 80% of subjects were male. Early elevations of ALT and AST occurred more frequently in patients treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (n = 91) compared with patients treated with an active control, mefloquine (n = 91). On Day 7, rates of elevated ALT and AST with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets and mefloquine (for patients who had normal baseline levels of these clinical laboratory parameters) were ALT 26.7% vs. 15.6%; AST 16.9% vs. 8.6%, respectively. By Day 14 of this 28-day study, the frequency of transaminase elevations equalized across the 2 groups.

    6.2 Postmarketing Experience

    In addition to adverse events reported from clinical trials, the following events have been identified during postmarketing use of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets. Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. These events have been chosen for inclusion due to a combination of their seriousness, frequency of reporting, or potential causal connection to atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets.

    Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Neutropenia and anemia. Pancytopenia in patients with severe renal impairment treated with proguanil [see Contraindications (4)].

    Immune System Disorders: Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, and vasculitis.

    Nervous System Disorders: Seizures and psychotic events (such as hallucinations); however, a causal relationship has not been established.

    Gastrointestinal Disorders: Stomatitis.

    Hepatobiliary Disorders: Elevated liver laboratory tests, hepatitis, cholestasis; hepatic failure requiring transplant has been reported.

    Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Photosensitivity, rash, erythema multiforme, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

    7.1 Rifampin/Rifabutin

    Concomitant administration of rifampin or rifabutin is known to reduce atovaquone concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. The concomitant administration of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets and rifampin or rifabutin is not recommended.

    7.2 Anticoagulants

    Proguanil may potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarin-based anticoagulants. The mechanism of this potential drug interaction has not been established. Caution is advised when initiating or withdrawing malaria prophylaxis or treatment with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets in patients on continuous treatment with coumarin-based anticoagulants. When these products are administered concomitantly, coagulation tests should be closely monitored.

    7.3 Tetracycline

    Concomitant treatment with tetracycline has been associated with a reduction in plasma concentrations of atovaquone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Parasitemia should be closely monitored in patients receiving tetracycline.

    7.4 Metoclopramide

    While antiemetics may be indicated for patients receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets, metoclopramide may reduce the bioavailability of atovaquone and should be used only if other antiemetics are not available [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.5 Indinavir

    Concomitant administration of atovaquone and indinavir did not result in any change in the steady-state AUC and Cmax of indinavir but resulted in a decrease in the Ctrough of indinavir [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Caution should be exercised when prescribing atovaquone with indinavir due to the decrease in trough concentrations of indinavir.

  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1 Pregnancy

    Risk Summary

    Available data from published literature and postmarketing experience with use of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The proguanil component of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets acts to inhibit parasitic dihydrofolate reductase; however, pregnant women and females of reproductive potential should continue folate supplementation to prevent neural tube defects [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4)]. Pregnant women with malaria are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes (see Clinical Considerations).

    Atovaquone administered by oral gavage to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis was not associated with fetal malformations at plasma exposures approximately 7 times and equal to, respectively, the estimated human exposure for the treatment of malaria based on AUC. Proguanil administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis was not associated with embryo-fetal toxicity at maternally toxic plasma exposures approximately 0.07 and 0.8 times, respectively, the estimated human exposure for treatment of malaria based on AUC (see Data).

    The combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride given orally by gavage during the period of organogenesis was not associated with embryo-fetal developmental effects in pregnant rats or rabbits at atovaquone:proguanil hydrochloride doses of 50:20 mg/kg/day and 100:40 mg/kg/day, respectively (1.7 and 0.1 times and 0.3 and 0.5 times, respectively, the estimated human exposure for treatment of malaria). In a pre- and post-natal study with atovaquone and another pre- and post-natal study with proguanil, neither compound impaired the growth, development, or reproductive ability of first generation offspring at maternal AUC exposures of approximately 7.3 and 0.04 times, respectively, the estimated human AUC exposure for treatment of malaria (see Data).

    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 background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

    Clinical Considerations

    Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk

    Malaria during pregnancy increases the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including maternal anemia, prematurity, spontaneous abortion, and stillbirth.

    Data

    Animal Data

    Atovaquone

    Atovaquone administered in oral doses of 250, 500, and 1,000 mg/kg/day during organogenesis (Gestation Day [GD] 6 to GD15) in pregnant rats did not cause maternal or embryo-fetal toxicity at doses up to 1,000 mg/kg/day corresponding to maternal plasma exposures up to 7.3 times the estimated human exposure for the treatment of malaria based on AUC. In pregnant rabbits, atovaquone administered in oral doses of 300, 600, and 1,200 mg/kg/day by gavage during organogenesis (GD6 to GD18) was associated with decreased fetal body length at a maternally toxic dose of 1,200 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma exposures that were approximately 1.3 times the estimated human exposure during treatment of malaria based on AUC. In a pre- and post-natal study in rats, atovaquone administered in oral doses of 250, 500, and 1,000 mg/kg/day from GD15 until Lactation Day (LD) 20 did not impair the growth or developmental effects in first generation offspring at doses up to 1,000 mg/kg/day corresponding to AUC exposures of approximately 7.3 times the estimated human exposure during treatment of malaria. Atovaquone crossed the placenta and was present in fetal rat and rabbit tissue.

    Proguanil

    Proguanil administered orally to pregnant rats during organogenesis (GD6 to GD17) was not associated with fetal malformations, but increased ureter variations at a maternally toxic dose of 20 mg/kg/day corresponding to a plasma concentration approximately equal to 0.07 times the estimated human exposure for the treatment of malaria based on AUC. Proguanil given orally by gavage at a maternally toxic dose of 40 mg/kg/day to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis (GD6 to GD20) did not produce adverse embryo-fetal effects at a plasma concentration up to 0.8 times the estimated human exposure for the treatment of malaria based on AUC. In a pre- and post-natal study in female rats, proguanil hydrochloride administered in oral doses of 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg/day from GD6 until LD20 did not impair the growth, development, or reproductive ability of first generation offspring or the survivability of second generation offspring at doses up to 16 mg/kg/day (0.04 times the average human exposure based on AUC). Pre- and post-natal studies of proguanil in animals at exposures similar to or greater than those observed in humans have not been conducted.

    Atovaquone and Proguanil

    The combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride administered orally to pregnant rats in atovaquone:proguanil hydrochloride doses of 12.5:5, 25:10, and 50:20 mg/kg/day during organogenesis (GD6 to GD17) did not produce maternal toxicity or adverse embryo-fetal developmental effects with doses up to 50:20 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma concentrations up to 1.7 and 0.1 times, respectively, the estimated human exposure during treatment of malaria based on AUC. In pregnant rabbits, the combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride administered orally in atovaquone:proguanil hydrochloride doses of 25:10, 50:20, or 100:40 mg/kg/day during organogenesis (GD6 to GD20) did not produce adverse embryo-fetal developmental effects at a maternally toxic dose of 100:40 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma concentrations of approximately 0.3 and 0.5 times, respectively, the estimated human exposure during treatment of malaria based on AUC.

    8.2 Lactation

    Risk Summary

    There are no data on the presence of atovaquone in human milk; however, proguanil is present in human milk. Atovaquone is present in rat milk (see Data). When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely the drug will be present in human milk. There are no data on the effects of atovaquone and proguanil on the breastfed child or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets and any potential adverse effect on the breastfed child from atovaquone and proguanil or from the underlying maternal condition.

    Data

    In a rat study with doses of 10 and 250 mg/kg, given orally by gavage on postpartum Day 11, atovaquone concentrations in the milk were 30% of the concurrent atovaquone concentrations in the maternal plasma at both doses. The concentration of drug in animal milk does not necessarily predict the concentration of drug in human milk.

    8.4 Pediatric Use

    Prophylaxis of Malaria

    Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients who weigh less than 11 kg. The efficacy and safety of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets have been established for the prophylaxis of malaria in controlled trials involving pediatric patients weighing 11 kg or more [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].

    Treatment of Malaria

    Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients who weigh less than 5 kg. The efficacy and safety of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for the treatment of malaria have been established in controlled trials involving pediatric patients weighing 5 kg or more [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].

    8.5 Geriatric Use

    Clinical trials of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, the higher systemic exposure to cycloguanil, and the greater frequency of concomitant disease or other drug therapy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    8.6 Renal Impairment

    Do not use atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for malaria prophylaxis in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min). Use with caution for the treatment of malaria in patients with severe renal impairment only if the benefits of the 3-day treatment regimen outweigh the potential risks associated with increased drug exposure. No dosage adjustments are needed in patients with mild (creatinine clearance 50 to 80 mL/min) or moderate (creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min) renal impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    8.7 Hepatic Impairment

    No dosage adjustments are needed in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. No trials have been conducted in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

  • 10 OVERDOSAGE

    There is no information on overdoses of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets substantially higher than the doses recommended for treatment.

    There is no known antidote for atovaquone, and it is currently unknown if atovaquone is dialyzable. Overdoses up to 31,500 mg of atovaquone have been reported. In one such patient who also took an unspecified dose of dapsone, methemoglobinemia occurred. Rash has also been reported after overdose.

    Overdoses of proguanil hydrochloride as large as 1,500 mg have been followed by complete recovery, and doses as high as 700 mg twice daily have been taken for over 2 weeks without serious toxicity. Adverse experiences occasionally associated with proguanil hydrochloride doses of 100 to 200 mg/day, such as epigastric discomfort and vomiting, would be likely to occur with overdose. There are also reports of reversible hair loss and scaling of the skin on the palms and/or soles, reversible aphthous ulceration, and hematologic side effects.

  • 11 DESCRIPTION

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (adult strength) and atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablets, for oral administration, contain a fixed-dose combination of the antimalarial agents atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride.

    The chemical name of atovaquone is 2-[trans-4-(p-Chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl]-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone. Atovaquone, USP is a yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. It has a molecular weight of 366.84 and the molecular formula C22H19ClO3. The compound has the following structural formula:

    Atovaquone Structural Formula

    The chemical name of proguanil hydrochloride is 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-(1-methylethyl)biguanide hydrochloride. Proguanil hydrochloride, USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It has a molecular weight of 290.19 and the molecular formula C11H16ClN5HCl. The compound has the following structural formula:

    Proguanil Hydrochloride Structural Formula

    Each atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet (adult strength) contains 250 mg of atovaquone and 100 mg of proguanil hydrochloride and each atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablet contains 62.5 mg of atovaquone and 25 mg of proguanil hydrochloride. The inactive ingredients in both tablets are black iron oxide, crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 188, polyethylene glycol, povidone, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide.

  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets, a fixed-dose combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride, are an antimalarial agent [see Microbiology (12.4)].

    12.2 Pharmacodynamics

    Cardiac Effects

    The effect of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets on the QT interval is unknown in humans.

    12.3 Pharmacokinetics

    Absorption

    Atovaquone is a highly lipophilic compound with low aqueous solubility. The bioavailability of atovaquone shows considerable inter-individual variability.

    Effect of Food

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets should be taken with food or a milky drink. Dietary fat taken with atovaquone increases the rate and extent of absorption, increasing AUC 2 to 3 times and Cmax 5 times over fasting. The absolute bioavailability of the tablet formulation of atovaquone when taken with food is 23%.

    Distribution

    Atovaquone is highly protein bound (> 99%) over the concentration range of 1 to 90 mcg/mL. A population pharmacokinetic analysis demonstrated that the apparent volume of distribution of atovaquone (V/F) in adult and pediatric patients after oral administration is approximately 8.8 L/kg.

    Proguanil is 75% protein bound. A population pharmacokinetic analysis demonstrated that the apparent V/F of proguanil in adult and pediatric patients older than 15 years with body weights from 31 to 110 kg ranged from 1,617 to 2,502 L. In pediatric patients 15 years and younger with body weights from 11 to 56 kg, the V/F of proguanil ranged from 462 to 966 L.

    In human plasma, the binding of atovaquone and proguanil was unaffected by the presence of the other.

    Elimination

    The elimination half-life of atovaquone is about 2 to 3 days in adult patients. The elimination half-life of proguanil is 12 to 21 hours in both adult patients and pediatric patients, but may be longer in individuals who are slow metabolizers.

    The main routes of elimination are hepatic biotransformation and renal excretion.

    Metabolism

    In a study where 14C-labeled atovaquone was administered to healthy volunteers, greater than 94% of the dose was recovered as unchanged atovaquone in the feces over 21 days. There was little or no excretion of atovaquone in the urine (less than 0.6%). There is indirect evidence that atovaquone may undergo limited metabolism; however, a specific metabolite has not been identified. Between 40% to 60% of proguanil is excreted by the kidneys. Proguanil is metabolized to cycloguanil (primarily via cytochrome P450 2C19 [CYP2C19] and 4-chlorophenylbiguanide.

    Excretion

    A population pharmacokinetic analysis in adult and pediatric patients showed that the apparent clearance (CL/F) of both atovaquone and proguanil is related to body weight. The values CL/F for both atovaquone and proguanil in subjects with body weight ≥ 11 kg are shown in Table 4.

    Table 4. Apparent Clearance for Atovaquone and Proguanil in Patients as a Function of Body Weight
  • * SD = standard deviation.
    		•

    Body Weight
    (kg)

    Atovaquone

    Proguanil

    n

    CL/F (L/hr)
    Mean ± SD* (range)

    n

    CL/F (L/hr)
    Mean ± SD* (range)

    11-20 kg

    159

    1.34 ± 0.63
    (0.52-4.26)

    146

    29.5 ± 6.5
    (10.3-48.3)

    21-30 kg

    117

    1.87 ± 0.81
    (0.52-5.38)

    113

    40.0 ± 7.5
    (15.9-62.7)

    31-40 kg

    95

    2.76 ± 2.07
    (0.97-12.5)

    91

    49.5 ± 8.30
    (25.8-71.5)

    > 40 kg

    368

    6.61 ± 3.92
    (1.32-20.3)

    282

    67.9 ± 19.9
    (14.0-145)

    The pharmacokinetics of atovaquone and proguanil in patients with body weight less than 11 kg have not been adequately characterized.

    Special Populations

    Pediatric Patients

    The pharmacokinetics of proguanil and cycloguanil are similar in adult patients and pediatric patients. However, the elimination half-life of atovaquone is shorter in pediatric patients (1 to 2 days) than in adult patients (2 to 3 days). In clinical trials, plasma trough concentrations of atovaquone and proguanil in pediatric patients weighing 5 to 40 kg were within the range observed in adults after dosing by body weight.

    Geriatric Patients

    In a single-dose study, the pharmacokinetics of atovaquone, proguanil, and cycloguanil were compared in 13 elderly subjects (aged 65 to 79 years) with those of 13 younger subjects (aged 30 to 45 years). In the elderly subjects, the extent of systemic exposure (AUC) of cycloguanil was increased (point estimate: 2.36, 90% CI: 1.70, 3.28). Tmax was longer in elderly subjects (median 8 hours) compared with younger subjects (median: 4 hours) and average elimination half-life was longer in elderly subjects (mean: 14.9 hours) compared with younger subjects (mean: 8.3 hours).

    Patients with Renal Impairment

    In patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance 50 to 80 mL/min), oral clearance and/or AUC data for atovaquone, proguanil, and cycloguanil are within the range of values observed in patients with normal renal function (creatinine clearance > 80 mL/min). In patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min), mean oral clearance for proguanil was reduced by approximately 35% compared with patients with normal renal function (creatinine clearance > 80 mL/min) and the oral clearance of atovaquone was comparable between patients with normal renal function and mild renal impairment. No data exist on the use of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets for long-term prophylaxis (over 2 months) in individuals with moderate renal failure. In patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min), atovaquone Cmax and AUC are reduced but the elimination half-lives for proguanil and cycloguanil are prolonged, with corresponding increases in AUC, resulting in the potential of drug accumulation and toxicity with repeated dosing [see Contraindications (4)].

    Patients with Hepatic Impairment

    In a single-dose study, the pharmacokinetics of atovaquone, proguanil, and cycloguanil were compared in 13 subjects with hepatic impairment (9 mild, 4 moderate, as indicated by the Child-Pugh method) with those of 13 subjects with normal hepatic function. In subjects with mild or moderate hepatic impairment as compared with healthy subjects, there were no marked differences (< 50%) in the rate or extent of systemic exposure of atovaquone. However, in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment, the elimination half-life of atovaquone was increased (point estimate: 1.28, 90% CI: 1.00 to 1.63). Proguanil AUC, Cmax, and its elimination half-life increased in subjects with mild hepatic impairment when compared with healthy subjects (Table 5). Also, the proguanil AUC and its elimination half-life increased in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment when compared with healthy subjects. Consistent with the increase in proguanil AUC, there were marked decreases in the systemic exposure of cycloguanil (Cmax and AUC) and an increase in its elimination half-life in subjects with mild hepatic impairment when compared with healthy volunteers (Table 5). There were few measurable cycloguanil concentrations in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment. The pharmacokinetics of atovaquone, proguanil, and cycloguanil after administration of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets have not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

    Table 5. Point Estimates (90% CI) for Proguanil and Cycloguanil Parameters in Subjects with Mild and Moderate Hepatic Impairment Compared with Healthy Volunteers
    ND = Not determined due to lack of quantifiable data.
  • * Ratio of geometric means.
  • † Mean difference.
    		•

    Parameter

    Comparison

    Proguanil

    Cycloguanil

    AUC(0-inf)

    mild:healthy

    1.96 (1.51, 2.54)

    0.32 (0.22, 0.45)

    Cmax*

    mild:healthy

    1.41 (1.16, 1.71)

    0.35 (0.24, 0.50)

    t1/2†

    mild:healthy

    1.21 (0.92, 1.60)

    0.86 (0.49, 1.48)

    AUC(0-inf)*

    moderate:healthy

    1.64 (1.14, 2.34)

    ND

    Cmax*

    moderate:healthy

    0.97 (0.69, 1.36)

    ND

    t1/2†

    moderate:healthy

    1.46 (1.05, 2.05)

    ND

    Drug Interaction Studies

    There are no pharmacokinetic interactions between atovaquone and proguanil at the recommended dose.

    Atovaquone is highly protein bound (> 99%) but does not displace other highly protein-bound drugs in vitro.

    Proguanil is metabolized primarily by CYP2C19. Potential pharmacokinetic interactions between proguanil or cycloguanil and other drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates or inhibitors are unknown.

    Rifampin/Rifabutin

    Concomitant administration of rifampin or rifabutin is known to reduce atovaquone concentrations by approximately 50% and 34%, respectively. The mechanisms of these interactions are unknown.

    Tetracycline

    Concomitant treatment with tetracycline has been associated with approximately a 40% reduction in plasma concentrations of atovaquone.

    Metoclopramide

    Concomitant treatment with metoclopramide has been associated with decreased bioavailability of atovaquone.

    Indinavir

    Concomitant administration of atovaquone (750 mg twice daily with food for 14 days) and indinavir (800 mg three times daily without food for 14 days) did not result in any change in the steady-state AUC and Cmax of indinavir but resulted in a decrease in the Ctrough of indinavir (23% decrease [90% CI: 8%, 35%]).

    12.4 Microbiology

    Mechanism of Action

    The constituents of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets, atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride, interfere with 2 different pathways involved in the biosynthesis of pyrimidines required for nucleic acid replication. Atovaquone is a selective inhibitor of parasite mitochondrial electron transport. Proguanil hydrochloride primarily exerts its effect by means of the metabolite cycloguanil, a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. Inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase in the Plasmodium parasite disrupts deoxythymidylate synthesis.

    Antimicrobial Activity

    Atovaquone and cycloguanil (an active metabolite of proguanil) are active against the erythrocytic and exoerythrocytic stages of P. falciparum. Enhanced efficacy of the combination compared with either atovaquone or proguanil hydrochloride alone was demonstrated in clinical trials in both immune and non-immune patients [see Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2)].

    Resistance

    Strains of P. falciparum with decreased susceptibility to atovaquone or proguanil/cycloguanil alone can be selected in vitro or in vivo. The combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride may not be effective for treatment of recrudescent malaria that develops after prior therapy with the combination.

  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    Genotoxicity studies have not been performed with atovaquone in combination with proguanil. Effects of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets on male and female reproductive performance are unknown.

    Atovaquone

    A 24-month carcinogenicity study in CD rats was negative for neoplasms at doses up to 500 mg/kg/day corresponding to approximately 54 times the average steady-state plasma concentrations in humans during prophylaxis of malaria. In CD-1 mice, a 24-month study showed treatment-related increases in incidence of hepatocellular adenoma and hepatocellular carcinoma at all doses tested (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg/day) which correlated with at least 15 times the average steady-state plasma concentrations in humans during prophylaxis of malaria.

    Atovaquone was negative with or without metabolic activation in the Ames Salmonella mutagenicity assay, the mouse lymphoma mutagenesis assay, and the cultured human lymphocyte cytogenetic assay. No evidence of genotoxicity was observed in the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay.

    Atovaquone administered by oral gavage in doses of 100, 300, or 1,000 mg/kg/day to adult male rats from 73 days prior to mating until 20 days after mating and to adult female rats from 14 days prior to mating until LD20 did not impair male or female fertility or early embryonic development at doses up to 1,000 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma exposures of approximately 7.3 times the estimated human exposure for the treatment of malaria based on AUC.

    Proguanil

    No evidence of a carcinogenic effect was observed in 24-month studies conducted in CD-1 mice at doses up to 16 mg/kg/day corresponding to 1.5 times the average human plasma exposure during prophylaxis of malaria based on AUC, and in Wistar Hannover rats at doses up 20 mg/kg/day corresponding to 1.1 times the average human plasma exposure during prophylaxis of malaria based on AUC.

    Proguanil was negative with or without metabolic activation in the Ames Salmonella mutagenicity assay and the mouse lymphoma mutagenesis assay. No evidence of genotoxicity was observed in the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay.

    Cycloguanil, the active metabolite of proguanil, was also negative in the Ames test, but was positive in the mouse lymphoma assay and the mouse micronucleus assay. These positive effects with cycloguanil, a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, were significantly reduced or abolished with folinic acid supplementation.

    Proguanil administered orally in doses of 4, 8, and 16 mg/kg/day to male rats from 29 days prior to mating until 27 days after mating and to females from 15 days prior to mating through GD7 revealed no adverse effects on adult male or female fertility or early embryonic development at doses up to 16 mg/kg/day (up to 0.04 times the average human exposure for the treatment of malaria based on AUC). Fertility studies of proguanil in animals at exposures similar to or greater than those observed in humans have not been conducted.

    13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology

    Fibrovascular proliferation in the right atrium, pyelonephritis, bone marrow hypocellularity, lymphoid atrophy, and gastritis/enteritis were observed in dogs treated with proguanil hydrochloride for 6 months at a dose of 12 mg/kg/day (approximately 3.9 times the recommended daily human dose for malaria prophylaxis on a mg/m2 basis). Bile duct hyperplasia, gall bladder mucosal atrophy, and interstitial pneumonia were observed in dogs treated with proguanil hydrochloride for 6 months at a dose of 4 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.3 times the recommended daily human dose for malaria prophylaxis on a mg/m2 basis). Mucosal hyperplasia of the cecum and renal tubular basophilia were observed in rats treated with proguanil hydrochloride for 6 months at a dose of 20 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.6 times the recommended daily human dose for malaria prophylaxis on a mg/m2 basis). Adverse heart, lung, liver, and gall bladder effects observed in dogs and kidney effects observed in rats were not shown to be reversible.

  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES

    14.1 Prevention of P. falciparum Malaria

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets were evaluated for prophylaxis of P. falciparum malaria in 5 clinical trials in malaria-endemic areas and in 3 active-controlled trials in non-immune travelers to malaria-endemic areas.

    Three placebo-controlled trials of 10 to 12 weeks’ duration were conducted among residents of malaria-endemic areas in Kenya, Zambia, and Gabon. The mean age of subjects was 30 (range: 17 to 55), 32 (range: 16 to 64), and 10 (range: 5 to 16) years, respectively. Of a total of 669 randomized patients (including 264 pediatric patients aged 5 to 16 years), 103 were withdrawn for reasons other than falciparum malaria- or drug-related adverse events (55% of these were lost to follow-up and 45% were withdrawn for protocol violations). The results are listed in Table 6.

    Table 6. Prevention of Parasitemia* in Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials of Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets for Prophylaxis of P. falciparum Malaria in Residents of Malaria-Endemic Areas
  • * Free of parasitemia during the 10- to 12-week period of prophylactic therapy.
    		•

    Atovaquone and
    Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets

    Placebo

    Total number of patients randomized

    326

    343

    Failed to complete study

    57

    46

    Developed parasitemia (P. falciparum)

    2

    92

    In another study, 330 Gabonese pediatric patients (weighing 13 to 40 kg and aged 4 to 14 years) who had received successful open-label radical cure treatment with artesunate, were randomized to receive either atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (dosage based on body weight) or placebo in a double-blind fashion for 12 weeks. Blood smears were obtained weekly and any time malaria was suspected. Nineteen of the 165 children given atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets and 18 of 165 patients given placebo withdrew from the study for reasons other than parasitemia (primary reason was lost to follow-up). One out of 150 evaluable patients (< 1%) who received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets developed P. falciparum parasitemia while receiving prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets compared with 31 (22%) of the 144 evaluable placebo recipients.

    In a 10-week study in 175 South African subjects who moved into malaria-endemic areas and were given prophylaxis with 1 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet daily, parasitemia developed in 1 subject who missed several doses of medication. Since no placebo control was included, the incidence of malaria in this study was not known.

    Two active-controlled trials were conducted in non-immune travelers who visited a malaria-endemic area. The mean duration of travel was 18 days (range: 2 to 38 days). Of a total of 1,998 randomized patients who received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets or controlled drug, 24 discontinued from the study before follow-up evaluation 60 days after leaving the endemic area. Nine of these were lost to follow-up, 2 withdrew because of an adverse experience, and 13 were discontinued for other reasons. These trials were not large enough to allow for statements of comparative efficacy. In addition, the true exposure rate to P. falciparum malaria in both trials is unknown. The results are listed in Table 7.

    Table 7. Prevention of Parasitemia* in Active-Controlled Clinical Trials of Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets for Prophylaxis of P. falciparum Malaria in Non-Immune Travelers
  • * Free of parasitemia during the period of prophylactic therapy.
    		•

    Atovaquone
    and Proguanil
    Hydrochloride Tablets

    Mefloquine

    Chloroquine plus Proguanil

    Total number of randomized patients who received study drug

    1,004

    483

    511

    Failed to complete study

    14

    6

    4

    Developed parasitemia (P. falciparum)

    0

    0

    3

    A third randomized, open-label study was conducted which included 221 otherwise healthy pediatric patients (weighing ≥ 11 kg and aged 2 to 17 years) who were at risk of contracting malaria by traveling to an endemic area. The mean duration of travel was 15 days (range: 1 to 30 days). Prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (n = 110, dosage based on body weight) began 1 or 2 days before entering the endemic area and lasted until 7 days after leaving the area. A control group (n = 111) received prophylaxis with chloroquine/proguanil dosed according to WHO guidelines. No cases of malaria occurred in either group of children. However, the study was not large enough to allow for statements of comparative efficacy. In addition, the true exposure rate to P. falciparum malaria in this study is unknown.

    Causal Prophylaxis

    In separate trials with small numbers of volunteers, atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride were independently shown to have causal prophylactic activity directed against liver-stage parasites of P. falciparum. Six patients given a single dose of atovaquone 250 mg 24 hours prior to malaria challenge were protected from developing malaria, whereas all 4 placebo-treated patients developed malaria.

    During the 4 weeks following cessation of prophylaxis in clinical trial participants who remained in malaria-endemic areas and were available for evaluation, malaria developed in 24 of 211 (11.4%) subjects who took placebo and 9 of 328 (2.7%) who took atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets. While new infections could not be distinguished from recrudescent infections, all but 1 of the infections in patients treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets occurred more than 15 days after stopping therapy. The single case occurring on Day 8 following cessation of therapy with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets probably represents a failure of prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets.

    The possibility that delayed cases of P. falciparum malaria may occur sometime after stopping prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets cannot be ruled out. Hence, returning travelers developing febrile illnesses should be investigated for malaria.

    14.2 Treatment of Acute, Uncomplicated P. falciparum Malaria Infections

    In 3 Phase 2 clinical trials, atovaquone alone, proguanil hydrochloride alone, and the combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride were evaluated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by P. falciparum. Among 156 evaluable patients, the parasitological cure rate (elimination of parasitemia with no recurrent parasitemia during follow-up for 28 days) was 59/89 (66%) with atovaquone alone, 1/17 (6%) with proguanil hydrochloride alone, and 50/50 (100%) with the combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride.

    Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets were evaluated for treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by P. falciparum in 8 Phase 3 randomized, open-label, controlled clinical trials (N = 1,030 enrolled in both treatment groups). The mean age of subjects was 27 years and 16% were children 12 years and younger; 74% of subjects were male. Evaluable patients included those whose outcomes at 28 days were known. Among 471 evaluable patients treated with the equivalent of 4 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets once daily for 3 days, 464 had a sensitive response (elimination of parasitemia with no recurrent parasitemia during follow-up for 28 days) (Table 8). Seven patients had a response of RI resistance (elimination of parasitemia but with recurrent parasitemia between 7 and 28 days after starting treatment). In these trials, the response to treatment with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets was similar to treatment with the comparator drug in 4 trials.

    Table 8. Parasitological Response in 8 Clinical Trials of Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets for Treatment of P.falciparum Malaria
  • * Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets = 1,000 mg atovaquone and 400 mg proguanil hydrochloride (or equivalent based on body weight for patients weighing ≤ 40 kg) once daily for 3 days.
  • † Elimination of parasitemia with no recurrent parasitemia during follow-up for 28 days.
  • ‡ Patients hospitalized only for acute care. Follow-up conducted in outpatients.
  • § Study in pediatric patients aged 3 to 12 years.
    		•

    Study Site

    Atovaquone and Proguanil
    Hydrochloride Tablets*

    Comparator

    Evaluable
    Patients
    (n)

    % Sensitive Response†

    Drug(s)

    Evaluable
    Patients
    (n)

    % Sensitive Response†

    Brazil

    74

    98.6%

    Quinine and tetracycline

    76

    100.0%

    Thailand

    79

    100.0%

    Mefloquine

    79

    86.1%

    France‡

    21

    100.0%

    Halofantrine

    18

    100.0%

    Kenya‡,§

    81

    93.8%

    Halofantrine

    83

    90.4%

    Zambia

    80

    100.0%

    Pyrimethamine/
    sulfadoxine (P/S)

    80

    98.8%

    Gabon‡

    63

    98.4%

    Amodiaquine

    63

    81.0%

    Philippines

    54

    100.0%

    Chloroquine (Cq) Cq and P/S

    23
    32

    30.4%
    87.5%

    Peru

    19

    100.0%

    Chloroquine P/S

    13
    7

    7.7%
    100.0%

    When these 8 trials were pooled and 2 additional trials evaluating atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets alone (without a comparator arm) were added to the analysis, the overall efficacy (elimination of parasitemia with no recurrent parasitemia during follow-up for 28 days) in 521 evaluable patients was 98.7%.

    The efficacy of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets in the treatment of the erythrocytic phase of non-falciparum malaria was assessed in a small number of patients. Of the 23 patients in Thailand infected with P. vivax and treated with atovaquone/proguanil hydrochloride 1,000 mg/400 mg daily for 3 days, parasitemia cleared in 21 (91.3%) at 7 days. Parasite relapse occurred commonly when P. vivax malaria was treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets alone. Relapsing malarias including P. vivax and P. ovale require additional treatment to prevent relapse.

    The efficacy of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets in treating acute uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in children weighing ≥ 5 and < 11 kg was examined in an open-label, randomized trial conducted in Gabon. Patients received either atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets (2 or 3 atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride pediatric tablets once daily depending upon body weight) for 3 days (n = 100) or amodiaquine (10 mg/kg/day) for 3 days (n = 100). In this study, the atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets were crushed and mixed with condensed milk just prior to administration. An adequate clinical response (elimination of parasitemia with no recurrent parasitemia during follow-up for 28 days) was obtained in 95% (87/92) of the evaluable pediatric patients who received atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets and in 53% (41/78) of those evaluable who received amodiaquine. A response of RI resistance (elimination of parasitemia but with recurrent parasitemia between 7 and 28 days after starting treatment) was noted in 3% and 40% of the patients, respectively. Two cases of RIII resistance (rising parasite count despite therapy) were reported in the patients receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets. There were 4 cases of RIII in the amodiaquine arm.

  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets are available containing 250 mg of atovaquone, USP and 100 mg of proguanil hydrochloride, USP.

    The 250 mg/100 mg tablets are buff, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with A-P over 2 on one side of the tablet and M on the other side. They are available as follows:

    NDC: 0378-4162-01
    bottles of 100 tablets

    Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Pediatric Tablets are available containing 62.5 mg of atovaquone, USP and 25 mg of proguanil hydrochloride, USP.

    The 62.5 mg/25 mg tablets are buff, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with A-P over 1 on one side of the tablet and M on the other side. They are available as follows:

    NDC: 0378-4160-01
    bottles of 100 tablets

    Storage Conditions: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

    Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.

  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    Patients should be instructed:

    • to take atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets at the same time each day with food or a milky drink.
    • to take a repeat dose of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets if vomiting occurs within 1 hour after dosing.
    • to take a dose as soon as possible if a dose is missed, then return to their normal dosing schedule. However, if a dose is skipped, the patient should not double the next dose.
    • that rare serious adverse events such as hepatitis, severe skin reactions, neurological events, and hematological events have been reported when atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets were used for the prophylaxis or treatment of malaria.
    • to consult a healthcare professional regarding alternative forms of prophylaxis if prophylaxis with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets is prematurely discontinued for any reason.
    • that protective clothing, insect repellents, and bed nets are important components of malaria prophylaxis.
    • that no chemoprophylactic regimen is 100% effective; therefore, patients should seek medical attention for any febrile illness that occurs during or after return from a malaria-endemic area and inform their healthcare professional that they may have been exposed to malaria.
    • that falciparum malaria carries a higher risk of death and serious complications in pregnant women than in the general population. Pregnant women anticipating travel to malarious areas should discuss the risks and benefits of such travel with their physicians.

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    Atovaquone, USP                      62.5 mg
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    Proguanil HCl
    Tablets
    250 mg/
    100 mg

    Rx only     100 Tablets

    Each film-coated tablet contains:
    Atovaquone, USP                         250 mg
    Proguanil hydrochloride, USP     100 mg

    Usual Dosage: See accompanying
    prescribing information.

    Keep this and all medication out of
    the reach of children.

    Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See
    USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

    Do not use if safety seal under cap is
    broken or missing.

    Manufactured for:
    Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

    Made in India

    Mylan.com

    RMX4162A5

    Dispense in a tight, light-resistant
    container as defined in the USP
    using a child-resistant closure.

    Keep container tightly closed.

    Code No.: MH/DRUGS/25/NKD/89  

    Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Peiatric Tablets 250 mg/100 mg Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ATOVAQUONE AND PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE 
    atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 0378-4160
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ATOVAQUONE (UNII: Y883P1Z2LT) (ATOVAQUONE - UNII:Y883P1Z2LT) ATOVAQUONE62.5 mg
    PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: R71Y86M0WT) (PROGUANIL - UNII:S61K3P7B2V) PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLOXAMER 188 (UNII: LQA7B6G8JG)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINK (buff) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code A;P;1;M
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 0378-4160-01100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/28/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20236205/28/2014
    ATOVAQUONE AND PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE 
    atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 0378-4162
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ATOVAQUONE (UNII: Y883P1Z2LT) (ATOVAQUONE - UNII:Y883P1Z2LT) ATOVAQUONE250 mg
    PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: R71Y86M0WT) (PROGUANIL - UNII:S61K3P7B2V) PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE100 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLOXAMER 188 (UNII: LQA7B6G8JG)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINK (buff) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize11mm
    FlavorImprint Code A;P;2;M
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 0378-4162-01100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/28/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20236205/28/2014
    Labeler - Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (059295980)
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