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Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
245 First Street, 18th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
MYALEPT is not indicated for use in patients with HIV-related lipodystrophy. MYALEPT is not indicated for patients with metabolic disease, including diabetes mellitus and hypertriglyceridemia, without concurrent evidence of generalized lipodystrophy.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: MYALEPT is contraindicated in general obesity not associated with congenital leptin deficiency. MYALEPT has not been shown to be effective in treating general obesity. The development of anti-metreleptin neutralizing antibodies have been reported in obese patients treated with MYALEPT. MYALEPT is contraindicated in patients with prior severe hypersensitivity reactions to metreleptin or to any of its components
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: A dose adjustment, including possible large reductions, of insulin or insulin secretagogue may be necessary in some patients to minimize risk of hypoglycemia. Closely monitor blood glucose in patients on concomitant insulin, especially those on high doses, or insulin secretagogue.
Cases of progression of autoimmune hepatitis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (associated with massive proteinuria and renal failure) were observed in some patients with acquired generalized lipodystrophy treated with MYALEPT. A causal relationship between MYALEPT and the development and/or progression of autoimmune disease has not been established. Carefully consider the benefits and risks of MYALEPT treatment in patients with autoimmune disease.
Hypersensitivity reactions (eg, anaphylaxis, urticaria or generalized rash) have been reported. Patient should promptly seek medical advice about discontinuation of MYALEPT if a hypersensitivity reaction occurs.
MYALEPT contains benzyl alcohol when reconstituted with Bacteriostatic Water for Injection. The preservative benzyl alcohol has been associated with serious adverse events and death in pediatric patients, particularly in neonates and premature infants. Preservative-free Water for Injection is recommended for use in neonates and infants.
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Most common adverse reactions (≥10%) in clinical trials were headache, hypoglycemia, decreased weight, and abdominal pain.
MYALEPT® (metreleptin) for injection is a leptin analog indicated as an adjunct to diet as replacement therapy to treat the complications of leptin de ciency in patients with congenital or acquired generalized lipodystrophy. The safety and e ectiveness of MYALEPT for the treatment of complications of partial lipodystrophy or for the treatment of liver disease, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), have not been established. MYALEPT is not indicated for use in patients with HIV-related lipodystrophy. MYALEPT is not indicated for use in patients with metabolic disease, including diabetes mellitus and hypertriglyceridemia, without concurrent evidence of generalized lipodystrophy.
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