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boxed warning

IONSYS™ should only be used for the treatment of hospitalized patients. Treatment with IONSYS™ should be discontinued before patients are discharged from the hospital. Treatment with fentanyl, the active component of IONSYS ™ , may result in potentially life-threatening respiratory depression and death. To avoid potential overdosing, only the patient should activate IONSYS™ dosing. Inappropriate use of IONSYS™, leading to ingestion or contact with mucous membranes or unintended exposure to the fentanyl hydrogel could lead to the absorption of a potentially fatal dose of fentanyl. Therefore, the hydrogels should not come into contact with fingers or mouth. IONSYS™ contains fentanyl, a potent opioid agonist and Schedule II controlled substance with high potential for abuse similar to hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, and oxycodone. Fentanyl can be abused in a manner similar to other opioid agonists, legal or illicit. This should be considered when prescribing or dispensing IONSYS™ in situations where the Health Care Professional is concerned about an increased risk of misuse, abuse, or diversion. After the maximum dosage administration, a significant amount of fentanyl remains in the device. IONSYS™ should always be kept out of reach of children.

boxed warning

Prior to discharge from the hospital, medical personnel must remove the IONSYS™ system and dispose of it properly (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Disposal ). After the maximum dosage administration, a significant amount of fentanyl remains in the device.

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WARNINGS IONSYS™ should be prescribed only by persons knowledgeable in the administration of potent opioids and in the management of patients receiving potent opioids for treatment of pain. Patients treated with IONSYS™ should be under the supervision of medical personnel with expertise in the detection and management of hypoventilation, including airway management and the use of opioid antagonists. Inappropriate use of IONSYS™, leading to ingestion or contact with mucous membranes, or unintended exposure to the fentanyl hydrogel, could lead to the absorption of a potentially fatal dose of fentanyl. Therefore, the hydrogels should not come into contact with fingers or mouth. The mean terminal elimination half-life of IONSYS™ is 11 hours. Therefore, patients who have experienced serious adverse events, including overdose, will require continued monitoring after IONSYS™ removal since serum fentanyl concentrations decline gradually (See Figure 1B ). To avoid potential overdosing, only the patient should activate IONSYS™. IONSYS™ should be used only in hospitals, by patients under medical supervision and direction. More than one IONSYS™ system should not be applied to a patient at the same time. If the fentanyl hydrogel becomes separated from the IONSYS™ system, contact can be harmful to humans and animals. If the hydrogel becomes separated from the IONSYS™ system during removal, use gloves or tweezers to remove the hydrogel from the skin and properly dispose of in accordance with state and federal regulations for controlled substances. The skin area that had been in contact with the hydrogel should be thoroughly flushed with water. Do not use soap, alcohol, or other solvents to remove the hydrogel as they may enhance the drug's ability to penetrate the skin. In the event that the IONSYS™ system falls off, ensure that the entire IONSYS™ system (i.e. with hydrogel) is collected and properly disposed of. Prior to discharge from the hospital, medical personnel must remove the IONSYS™ system and dispose of it properly (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Disposal ). After the maximum dosage administration, a significant amount of fentanyl remains in the device. Misuse, Abuse and Diversion of Opioids Fentanyl is an opioid agonist of the morphine type. Opioid agonists are sought by drug abusers and people with addiction disorders and are subject to criminal diversion. Fentanyl can be abused in a manner similar to other opioid agonists, legal or illicit. This should be considered when prescribing or dispensing IONSYS™ in situations where the physician or pharmacist is concerned about an increased risk of misuse, abuse, or diversion. Concerns about abuse, addiction, and diversion should not prevent the proper management of pain. Healthcare professionals should contact their State Professional Licensing Board, or State Controlled Substances Authority for information on how to prevent and detect abuse or diversion of this product. Interactions with Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Fentanyl may be expected to have additive effects when used in conjunction with alcohol, other opioids, or illicit drugs that cause central nervous system depression.

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled and uncontrolled studies, the safety of IONSYS™ 40 mcg was evaluated in a total of 2114 patients with acute postoperative pain requiring opioid analgesia. The most common adverse events (≥2%) in the placebo-controlled studies, regardless of relationship to study medication, are listed in Table 5 . Table 5 Adverse Events with Incidence ≥ 2% in Placebo-controlled Studies 1, 2, and 3 (N=791; 24 Hour Duration), Regardless of Relationship to Study Medication * NOTE: Patients reported as having “Nausea and vomiting” are included in “Nausea” and “Vomiting” in Table 5 . Adverse Event IONSYS™ (n=475) Placebo (n=316) Body as a Whole Headache 9% 7 % Fever 9% 10 % Back Pain 2% 3 % Cardiovascular Hypotension 2% <1 % Digestive * Nausea 39 % 22 % Vomiting 12 % 6 % Hemic and Lymphatic Anemia 3 % <1 % Nervous system Insomnia 3 % 5 % Dizziness 3 % 1 % Skin system Application site reaction- Erythema 14% 2% Pruritus 6% <1% Urogenital Urinary retention 3% <1% Adverse Events Reported in All Studies in Patients Treated With IONSYS™ (40 mcg/dose: n= 2114 including 3 Placebo-Controlled Trials and 4 Active Comparator Trials vs. IV PCA morphine) The most common (>10%) adverse events reported regardless of relationship to IONSYS™ use were nausea, vomiting, application site reaction-erythema, fever, and headache. Other adverse events reported for IONSYS™ were: (** indicates 1 to <10%, * indicates between 0.1 to <1%). Body as a whole: abdominal pain**, back pain**, extremity pain**, pain**, injection site reaction*, chills*, internal postoperative bleeding*, chest pain*, infection*, injection site edema*, injection site pain*, immune system disorder*, abdomen enlarged*, asthenia*, neck pain*, abscess*, and hypothermia*, Cardiovascular System : hypotension**, tachycardia**, hypertension**, syncope*, postural hypotension*, pulmonary embolus*, atrial fibrillation*, bradycardia*, migraine*, myocardial infarct*, vasodilation*, hemorrhage*, deep thrombophlebitis*, bigeminy*, and arrhythmia*, Digestive System: constipation**, flatulence**, dyspepsia**, ileus**, gastrointestinal disorder*, dry mouth*, diarrhea*, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage*, Hemic and Lymphatic System: anemia**, and leukocytosis*, and Metabolic and Nutritional System: hypokalemia**, peripheral edema*, hypomagnesemia*, hypocalcemia*, hyponatremia*, hyperglycemia*, healing abnormal*, hypoglycemia*, hypophosphatemia*, edema*, and dehydration*, Musculoskeletal System: leg cramps* and myalgia*, Nervous System: dizziness**, insomnia**, anxiety**, hypertonia**, somnolence**, confusion*, paresthesia*, hypesthesia*, nervousness*, agitation*, abnormal dreams*, and tremor*, Respiratory System: hypoxia**, pharyngitis**, hypoventilation*, dyspnea*, apnea*, cough increased*, lung disorder*, asthma*, hiccup*, pneumonia*, atelectasis*, upper respiratory tract infection*, rhinitis*, sinusitis*, and hyperventilation*, Skin System: pruritus**, application site reaction (ASR)-itching**, ASR-vesicles**, ASR-edema**, ASR-other**, sweating**, wound site oozing/bleeding**, wound site inflammation/erythema*, rash*, ASR-dry and flaky*, ASR-papules/pustules*, vesiculobullous rash*, ASR-pain*, ASR-burning*, Special Senses: abnormal vision-blurred vision*, and ear pain*, Urogenital System: urinary retention**, urination impaired*, oliguria*, urogenital disorder*, hematuria*, urinary tract infection*, urinary urgency*, and dysuria*. The level of current (62 microA/cm 2 ) provided by IONSYS™ is generally imperceptible to the patient. Scheduled observation of the skin approximately 24 hours after system removal was included in several studies. Some redness at the skin sites was observed in approximately 60% of patients at this observation. The skin findings included erythema, edema, and papules. The majority of these events were categorized as mild. Two patients were noted to have hyperpigmentation lasting 2-3 weeks at the application site. Three patients from another study noted a rectangular mark at the application site, which persisted for up to 3 months after study completion.

adverse reactions table

<table ID="t5" width="100%"> <caption>Table 5 Adverse Events with Incidence &#x2265; 2% in Placebo-controlled Studies 1, 2, and 3 (N=791; 24 Hour Duration), Regardless of Relationship to Study Medication</caption> <col align="left" width="55.000%"/> <col align="left" width="25.000%"/> <col align="left" width="20.000%"/> <tfoot> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" valign="top"> <paragraph styleCode="footnote">* NOTE: Patients reported as having &#x201C;Nausea and vomiting&#x201D; are included in &#x201C;Nausea&#x201D; and &#x201C;Vomiting&#x201D; in <linkHtml href="#t5">Table 5</linkHtml>.</paragraph> </td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Toprule Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Adverse Event</content> </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Toprule Botrule Rrule" valign="middle"> <content styleCode="bold">IONSYS&#x2122; (n=475)</content> </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Toprule Botrule Rrule" valign="middle"> <content styleCode="bold">Placebo (n=316)</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Body as a Whole</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Headache</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">9%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">7 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Fever</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">9%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">10 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Back Pain</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">2%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">3 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Cardiovascular</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Hypotension</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">2%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">&lt;1 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Digestive</content>*</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Nausea</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">39 %</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">22 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Vomiting</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">12 %</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">6 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Hemic and Lymphatic</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Anemia</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">3 %</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">&lt;1 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Nervous system</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Insomnia</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">3 %</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">5 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Dizziness</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">3 %</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">1 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Skin system</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Application site reaction- Erythema</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">14%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">2%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Pruritus</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">6%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">&lt;1%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" colspan="3" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> <content styleCode="bold">Urogenital</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Botrule Lrule Rrule" valign="top"> Urinary retention</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">3%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule" valign="middle">&lt;1%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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