CYSTADANE- betaine powder, for solution

Cystadane by

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Cystadane by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc., Ropack Pharmaceutical. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    Cystadane® (betaine anhydrous for oral solution) is indicated for the treatment of homocystinuria to decrease elevated homocysteine blood levels.  Included within the category of homocystinuria are:  

    • Cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency
    • 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) deficiency
    • Cobalamin cofactor metabolism (cbl) defect


  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    2.1 Dosage

    The usual dosage in adult and pediatric patients is 6 grams per day administered orally in divided doses of 3 grams twice daily.  In pediatric patients less than 3 years of age, dosage may be started at 100 mg/kg/day divided in twice daily doses, and then increased weekly by 50 mg/kg increments. 
    Therapy with Cystadane should be directed by physicians knowledgeable in the management of patients with homocystinuria.  Patient response to Cystadane can be monitored by homocysteine plasma levels.  Dosage in all patients can be gradually increased until plasma total homocysteine is undetectable or present only in small amounts. Response (by homocysteine plasma levels) usually occurs within several days and steady state within a month.  Plasma methionine concentrations should be monitored in patients with CBS deficiency [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

    Dosages of up to 20 grams per day have been necessary to control homocysteine levels in some patients.  However, one pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic in vitro simulation study indicated minimal benefit from exceeding a twice-daily dosing schedule and a 150 mg/kg/day dosage for Cystadane.

    2.2 Administration

    The prescribed amount of Cystadane should be measured with the measuring scoop provided (one level 1.7 mL scoop is equal to 1 gram of betaine anhydrous powder) and then dissolved in 4 to 6 ounces (120 to 180 mL) of water, juice, milk, or formula, or mixed with food for immediate ingestion.

  • DOSAGE FORMS & STRENGTHS

  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    Cystadane is a white, granular, hygroscopic powder for oral solution available in bottles containing 180 grams of betaine anhydrous.

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    None.

  • WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Hypermethioninemia

    Risk of Hypermethioninemia in Patients with CBS Deficiency
    Patients with homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency may also have elevated plasma methionine concentrations.  Treatment with Cystadane may further increase methionine concentrations due to the remethylation of homocysteine to methionine.   Cerebral edema has been reported in patients with hypermethioninemia, including patients treated with Cystadane.  Plasma methionine concentrations should be monitored in patients with CBS deficiency.  Plasma methionine concentrations should be kept below 1,000 µmol/L through dietary modification and, if necessary, a reduction of Cystadane dose.

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    6.1 Adverse Reactions in Clinical Studies

    The most serious adverse reaction reported with Cystadane treatment is the development of hypermethioninemia and cerebral edema in patients with CBS Deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
    The assessment of clinical adverse reactions is based on a survey study of 41 physicians, who treated a total of 111 homocystinuria patients with Cystadane.  Adverse reactions were retrospectively recalled and were not collected systematically in this open-label, uncontrolled, physician survey.  Thus, this list may not encompass all types of potential adverse reactions, reliably estimate their frequency, or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.  The following adverse reactions were reported (Table 1):

    Table 1: Number of Patients with Adverse Reactions to Cystadane by Physician Survey

    Adverse ReactionsNumber of Patients
    Nausea2
    Gastrointestinal distress2
    Diarrhea1
    "Bad Taste"1
    "Caused Odor"1
    Questionable psychological changes1
    “Aspirated the powder”1

    6.2    Postmarketing Experience

    The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of Cystadane.  Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

    In postmarketing experience with Cystadane, severe cerebral edema and hypermethioninemia have been reported within 2 weeks to 6 months of starting betaine therapy, with complete recovery after discontinuation of Cystadane.  All patients who developed cerebral edema had homocystinuria due to CBS deficiency and had severe elevation in plasma methionine levels (range 1,000 to 3,000 µM).  As cerebral edema has also been reported in patients with hypermethioninemia, secondary hypermethioninemia due to betaine therapy has been postulated as a possible mechanism of action.

    The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients during postmarketing use of Cystadane: anorexia, agitation, depression, irritability, personality disorder, sleep disturbed, dental disorders, diarrhea, glossitis, nausea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, hair loss, hives, skin odor abnormalities, and urinary incontinence.


  • USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1    Pregnancy

    Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Cystadane.  It is also not known whether Cystadane can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.  Cystadane should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

    8.3    Nursing Mothers

    It is not known whether Cystadane is excreted in human milk.  Use only if clearly needed.

    8.4    Pediatric Use

    The majority of case studies of homocystinuria patients treated with Cystadane have been pediatric patients, including patients ranging in age from 24 days to 17 years [see Clinical Studies (14)].  Children younger than 3 years of age may benefit from dose titration [see Dosage and Administration (2)].

  • 10 OVERDOSAGE

    In an acute toxicology study in rats, death occurred frequently at doses equal to or greater than 10 g/kg.

  • 11 DESCRIPTION

    Cystadane (betaine anhydrous for oral solution) is an agent for the treatment of homocystinuria.  It contains no ingredients other than anhydrous betaine. Cystadane is a white, granular, hygroscopic powder, which is diluted in water and administered orally.  The chemical name of betaine anhydrous powder is trimethylglycine.  It has a molecular weight of 117.15.  The structural formula is:

    Chemical Structure for Betaine


  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    Cystadane acts as a methyl group donor in the remethylation of homocysteine to methionine in patients with homocystinuria.  Cystadane occurs naturally in the body.  It is a metabolite of choline and is present in small amounts in foods such as beets, spinach, cereals, and seafood.

    12.2 Pharmacodynamics

    Cystadane was observed to lower plasma homocysteine levels in three types of homocystinuria, including CBS deficiency; MTHFR deficiency; and cbl defect.  Patients have taken Cystadane for many years without evidence of tolerance.  There has been no demonstrated correlation between Cystadane levels and homocysteine levels.

    In CBS-deficient patients, large increases in methionine levels over baseline have been observed.  Cystadane has also been demonstrated to increase low plasma methionine and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) levels in patients with MTHFR deficiency and cbl defect.

    12.3 Pharmacokinetics

    Pharmacokinetic studies of Cystadane are not available.  Plasma levels of Cystadane have not been measured in patients and have not been correlated to homocysteine levels.

  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    Long-term carcinogenicity and fertility studies have not been conducted with Cystadane.  No evidence of genotoxicity was demonstrated in the following tests: metaphase analysis of human lymphocytes; bacterial reverse mutation assay; and mouse micronucleus test.

  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES

    Cystadane was studied in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study in 6 patients with CBS deficiency, ages 7 to 32 years at enrollment.  Cystadane was administered at a dosage of 3 grams twice daily, for 12 months. Plasma homocystine levels were significantly reduced (p<0.01) compared to placebo. Plasma methionine levels were variable and not significantly different compared to placebo. No adverse events were reported in any patient.

    Cystadane has also been evaluated in observational studies without concurrent controls in patients with homocystinuria due to CBS deficiency, MTHFR deficiency, or cbl defect.A review of 16 case studies and the randomized controlled trial previously described was also conducted, and the data available for each study were summarized; however, no formal statistical analyses were performed. The studies included a total of 78 male and female patients with homocystinuria who were treated with Cystadane. This included 48 patients with CBS deficiency, 13 with MTHFR deficiency, and 11 with cbl defect, ranging in age from 24 days to 53 years. The majority of patients (n=48) received 6 gm/day, 3 patients received less than 6 gm/day, 12 patients received doses from 6 to 15 gm/day, and 5 patients received doses over 15 gm/day. Most patients were treated for more than 3 months (n=57) and 30 patients were treated for 1 year or longer (range 1 month to 11 years). Homocystine is formed nonenzymatically from two molecules of homocysteine, and both have be used to evaluate the effect of Cystadane in patients with homocystinuria. Plasma homocystine or homocysteine levels were reported numerically for 62 patients, and 61 of these patients showed decreases with Cystadane treatment. Homocystine decreased by 83-88% regardless of pre-treatment level, and homocysteine decreased by 71-83%, regardless of the pre-treatment level. Clinical improvement, such as improvement in seizures, or behavioral and cognitive functioning, was reported by the treating physicians in about three-fourths of patients. Many of these patients were also taking other therapies such as vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12 (cobalamin), and folate with variable biochemical responses. In most cases, adding Cystadane resulted in a further reduction of either homocystine or homocysteine.

  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Cystadane is available in plastic bottles containing 180 grams of betaine anhydrous.  Each bottle is equipped with a plastic child-resistant cap and is supplied with a polystyrene measuring scoop.  One level scoop (1.7 mL) is equal to 1 gram of betaine anhydrous powder.

    NDC: 66621-4000-1    180 g/bottle

    Cystadane can be ordered by calling AnovoRx Group, LLC, Customer service at 1-888-487-4703

    16.1    Storage

    Store at room temperature, 15 – 30 ˚C (59 – 86 ˚F).  Protect from moisture.

  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    Patients should be advised of the following information before beginning treatment with Cystadane:

    17.1    Dosing and Administration

    • Instruct patients and caregivers that Cystadane should only be taken as directed by their healthcare professional.
    • Instruct patients and caregivers to administer Cystadane as follows:
    • Shake bottle lightly before removing cap.

    - Measure with the scoop provided.

    - Measure the number of scoops as prescribed by their healthcare professional. One level scoop (1.7 mL) is equivalent to 1 gram of betaine anhydrous powder.

    - Mix powder with 4 to 6 ounces (120 to 180 mL) of water, juice, milk, or formula until completely dissolved, or mix with food, then ingest mixture immediately.

    - Always replace the cap tightly after using, and protect powder from moisture.

    Manufactured For:
    Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc.
    Franklin, TN 37067

    Under License From:
    Orphan Europe, s.a.r.l. Puteaux France

    Distributed By:
    AnovoRx Distribution, LLC
    Memphis, TN 38134

    Part No.:    RDT C PI007
    Part No.: Orphan Europe OEP 829

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Cystadane (betaine anhydrous) for oral solution
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CYSTADANE 
    betaine powder, for solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 66621-4000
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BETAINE (UNII: 3SCV180C9W) (BETAINE - UNII:3SCV180C9W) BETAINE6 g
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (none) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 66621-4000-1180 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02057610/25/1996
    Labeler - Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc. (966133100)
    Registrant - Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc. (966133100)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc.966133100relabel(66621-4000)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Ropack Pharmaceutical209989631manufacture(66621-4000)

    • Trademark Results [Cystadane]

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    Registration | Serial
    Company
    Trademark
    Application Date
    CYSTADANE
    CYSTADANE
    74609648 2055894 Live/Registered
    RECORDATI ORPHAN DRUGS
    1994-12-12
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