Otezla 10mg, 20mg, 30mg

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Pharmacy Only: Prescription
  • Company:

    Amgen Ireland Ltd
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    No Recent Update
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    Product subject to restricted prescription (C)
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    *Additional information is available within the SPC or upon request to the company

Updated on 30 October 2024

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en_otezla_approved_smpc_v29.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Previous version of SPC reinstated

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Updated on 30 October 2024

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ie_xi_Otezla_approved_pil_n40.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Previous version of PIL reinstated

Updated on 29 October 2024

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XI_IE_otezla_approved_smpc_peadsindication.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
  • Change to section 8 - Marketing authorisation number(s)
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Updated on 29 October 2024

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XI_IE_otezla_approved_pil_peadsindication.pdf

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  • Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 2 - pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility
  • Change to section 3 - how to take/use
  • Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision
  • Change to how the medicine works

Updated on 03 February 2023

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en_otezla_approved_smpc_v29.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Document format updated

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Updated on 21 July 2022

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ie_xi_Otezla_approved_pil_n40.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 14 July 2021

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xiie_otezla_approved_pil_v37.pdf

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  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

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The side effects migraine and tension headache have been moved from very common to common to align with the Summary of Product Characteristics. 

The date of revision is July 2021 

Updated on 11 May 2021

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iexi_otezla_approved_pil_v34.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - manufacturer

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Removal of Celgene Distribution B.V as a manufacturer for Otezla

Updated on 01 July 2020

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en_otezla_approved_pil_v33.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - manufacturer

Updated on 09 April 2020

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en_otezla_approved_pil_v29.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

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PIL (new text in bold/text that has been moved)

 

Section 1. What Otezla is and what it is used for

Behçet’s disease (BD) -to treat the mouth ulcers which is a common problem for people with this illness.

 

What Behçet’s disease is

Behçet’s disease is a rare type of inflammatory disease which affects many parts of the body. The most common problem is mouth ulcers.

 

In Behçet’s disease, treatment with Otezlareduces the number of mouth ulcers and can stop them completely. It can also reduce theassociated pain.

Section 2 Warnings and Precautions

Depression and suicidal thoughts

Tell your doctor before starting Otezla if you have depression which is getting worse with thoughts of suicide.

 

You or your caregiver should also tell your doctor straight away of any changes in behaviour or mood, feelings of depression and of any suicidal thoughts you may have after taking Otezla.

 

Severe kidney problems

If you have severe kidney problems, your dose will be different –see section 3.

 

If you are underweight

Talk to your doctor while taking Otezla if you lose weight without meaning to.

 

Gut problems

If you experience severe diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting, you should talk to your doctor.

Section 4 Side Effects

Serious side effects –depression and suicidal thoughts

 

Tell your doctor straight away about any changes in behaviour or mood, feelings of depression, thoughts of suicide or suicidal behaviour (this is uncommon).

 

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • headaches, migraines or tension headaches
  • upper respiratory tract infections such as cold, runny nose, sinus infection

 

…If you are 65 years of age or older, you might have a higher risk of complications of severe diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. If your gut problems become severe, you should talk to your doctor.

Date of revision of the text

April 2020

Updated on 09 April 2020

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en_otezla_approved_smpc_v29.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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New text in bold/text moved

 

SPC

 

Section 4.1 Therapeutic indications

 

Behçet’s disease

 

Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s disease (BD) who are candidates for systemic therapy.

Section 4.2 Posolgy and method of administration

 

During pivotal trials the greatest improvement was observed within the first 24weeks of treatment for PsA and PSOR and within the first 12 weeks of treatment for BD.  If a patient shows no evidence of therapeutic benefit after this time period, treatment should be reconsidered. The patient's response to treatment should be evaluated on a regular basis.

Section 4.8 Undesirable Effects

….The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions with apremilast in BD are diarrhoea (41.3%), nausea (19.2%), headache (14.4%), upper respiratory tract infection (11.5%), upper abdominal pain (8.7%), vomiting (8.7%) and back pain (7.7%) and are mostly mild to moderate in severity.

 

The gastrointestinal adverse reactions generally occurred within the first 2 weeks of treatment and usually resolved within 4 weeks.

 

Table 2 Summary of adverse reactions in psoriatic arthritis (PsA), psoriasis (PSOR) and Behçet’s disease (BD)

  • Upper respiratory tract infection and headache have been added as common adverse events in Behçet’s disease in Table 2

 

Bodyweight loss

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The mean observed weight loss in BD patients treated with apremilast for 52 weeks was 0.52kg. A total of 11.8% of patients receiving apremilast had observed weight loss between 5-10% while 3.8% of the patients receiving apremilast had observed weight loss greater than 10%.  None of these patients had overt clinical consequences from weight loss. None of the patients discontinued the study due to adverse reaction of weight decreased.

Section 5.1 Pharmcodynamic properties

 

Pharmacodynamic effects

In clinical studies in patients with Behçet Disease treated with apremilast, there was a significant positive association between the change in plasma TNF-alpha and clinical efficacy as measured by the number of oral ulcers.

 

Behçet’s disease – addition of data from the RELIEF study.

Section 10 Date of revision of the text

April 2020

Updated on 06 February 2020

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en_otezla_approved_spc_MAHtrans.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Section 7 of the SPC "Marketing Authorisation Holder" has been updated from Celgene to Amgen.  The address has consequentally also been updated in this section.

Section 10 of the SPC "Date of revision of the text" has been updated to January 2020

Updated on 06 February 2020

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en_otezla_approved_pil_MAHtrans_ie.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

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The Marketing Authorisation Holder for Otezla has changed from Celgene to Amgen. 

Updated on 25 October 2019

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ie-spc-18Nov19.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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In section 6.3, the shelf life has changed from 2 to 3 years

Updated on 06 September 2019

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OTEZLA PIL IRE V12 23Aug2019.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - date of revision
  • Removal of Black Inverted Triangle
  • Improved presentation of PIL

Updated on 06 September 2019

File name

OTEZLA SPC IRE V12 23Aug2019.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Addition of joint SPC covering all presentations
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 9 - Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
  • Removal of Black Inverted Triangle
  • Change to improve clarity and readability

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Updated on 09 August 2019

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Otezla IRE PIL v11 31July2019.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to other sources of information section

Updated on 05 April 2019

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IE Clean PIL.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
  • Change to section 6 - manufacturer
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 20 March 2019

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IE Clean PIL.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
  • Change to section 6 - manufacturer
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 18 January 2019

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IE Clean SPC 10 20 30.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Legal category:Product subject to restricted prescription (C)

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Update section 4.8 of the SmPC to add the adverse drug reactions angioedema with a frequency unknown and urticaria with an uncommon frequency. 

Update of sections 4.2 & 5.1 of the SmPC to include 5 year CSRs data from the PALACE and ESTEEM program

Updated on 03 January 2019

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IE Clean PIL.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects
  • Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect

Updated on 03 January 2019

File name

IE Clean SPC 10 20 30.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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  • Update section 4.8 of the SmPC and section 4 of the PIL to add the adverse drug reactions angioedema with a frequency unknown and urticaria with an uncommon frequency. 

Updated on 14 August 2018

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IE Clean PIL.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 14 August 2018

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IE 10 20 30 Clean SPC.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Change the MAH name and address from Celgene Europe Limited, 1 Longwalk Road, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1DB, United Kingdom to Celgene Europe BV, Winthontlaan 6 N, 3526 KV Utrecht, Netherlands.

Updated on 09 January 2018

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for new product

Legal category:Product subject to restricted prescription (C)

Updated on 09 January 2018

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects

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Addition of new language on diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting in section 4.4 & 4.8

Updated on 05 January 2018

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PIL_16207_882.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 05 January 2018

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects

Updated on 05 January 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Revision of the text date updated

Updated on 04 January 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 21 December 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects

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Update to sections 4.4 and 4.8. Addition of Psychiatric disorders (suicidal ideation and behaviour, and depression).

Updated on 19 December 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects

Updated on 22 July 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Update to sections 4.8 and 10.

Updated on 20 July 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 23 February 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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This change impacts section 6.3 of the SPC, changing the shelf-life from 21 to 24 months and there are also a few typographical changes throughout the SPC. 

Updated on 12 February 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to, or new use for medicine

Updated on 11 February 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to, or new use for medicine
  • PIL retired pending re-submission

Updated on 23 January 2015

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  • New SPC for new product

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None provided

Updated on 20 January 2015

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  • New PIL for new product