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12.1 Mechanism of Action Deflazacort is a corticosteroid prodrug, whose active metabolite, 21-desDFZ, acts through the glucocorticoid receptor to exert anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. The precise mechanism by which deflazacort exerts its therapeutic effects in patients with DMD is unknown.

Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is approved for PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s Emflaza™ (deflazacort) oral suspension. However, due to PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information . Deflazacort oral suspension is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older ( 1 )

The recommended once-daily dosage is approximately 0.9 mg/kg/day administered orally ( 2.2 ) Discontinue gradually when administered for more than a few days ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Assessments Prior to First Dose of Deflazacort Oral Suspension Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines prior to starting deflazacort oral suspension. Administer live-attenuated or live vaccines at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to starting deflazacort oral suspension [see (5.8) ]. 2.2 Dosing Information The recommended oral dosage of deflazacort oral suspension is approximately 0.9 mg/kg/day once daily. If the oral suspension is used, round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter (mL). 2.3 Discontinuation Dosage of deflazacort oral suspension must be decreased gradually if the drug has been administered for more than a few days [see (5.1 )]. 2.4 Important Preparation and Administration Instructions Deflazacort oral suspension can be taken with or without food. Do not administer deflazacort oral suspension with grapefruit juice [see (7.1) ]. Shake deflazacort oral suspension well before administration. Use only the oral dispenser provided with the product. After withdrawing the appropriate dose into the oral dispenser, slowly add the deflazacort oral suspension into 3 to 4 ounces of juice (except grapefruit juice) or milk and mix well. The dose should then be administered immediately. Discard any unused deflazacort oral suspension remaining after 1 month of first opening the bottle. 2.5 Dosage Modification for Use with CYP3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers CYP3A4 Inhibitors Give one third of the recommended dosage when deflazacort oral suspension is administered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. For example, a 36 mg per day dose would be reduced to a 12 mg per day dose when used with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid use with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers with deflazacort oral suspension [see (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

The following serious are discussed in more detail in other sections: Alterations in Endocrine Function [see (5.1) ] Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection [see (5.2) ] Alterations in Cardiovascular/Renal Function [see (5.3) ] Gastrointestinal Perforation [see (5.4) ] Behavioral and Mood Disturbances [see (5.5) ] Effects on Bones [see (5.6) ] Ophthalmic Effects [see (5.7 )] Immunizations [see (5.8) ] Serious Skin Rashes [see (5.9) ] Effects on Growth and Development [see (5.10) ] Myopathy [see (5.11) ] Kaposi's Sarcoma [see (5.12) ] Risk of Serious in Infants because of Benzyl Alcohol Preservative [see (5.13) ] Thromboembolic Events [see (5.14) ] Anaphylaxis [see (5.15) ] The most common (≥10% for deflazacort and greater than placebo) are Cushingoid appearance, weight increased, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, pollakiuria, hirsutism, central obesity, and nasopharyngitis ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED , contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. at 1-877-993-8779 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 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 to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In Study 1 [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , the that were associated with deflazacort treatment discontinuation, in decreasing order of frequency, were weight increased, obesity, cataract, and sleep disorder. Most Common in Clinical Studies Table 1 lists the that occurred in ≥5% of patients in the 0.9 mg/kg/day deflazacort-treated group and that occurred more frequently than in placebo patients in Study 1, which included patients with DMD between the ages of 5 and 15 years. Table 1: that Occurred in ≥ 5% of Deflazacort-Treated Patients and Occurred More Frequently than in Placebo Patients with DMD (Study 1) Adverse Reaction Deflazacort 0.9 mg/kg/d (N=51) % at 12 weeks Placebo (N=50) % at 12 weeks 1 Cushingoid appearance 33 12 Weight increased 20 6 Increased appetite 14 2 Upper respiratory tract infection 12 10 Cough 12 6 Pollakiuria 12 2 Nasopharyngitis 10 6 Hirsutism 10 2 Central obesity 10 4 Erythema 8 6 Irritability 8 4 Rhinorrhea 8 0 Abdominal discomfort 6 2 1 At 12 weeks placebo patients were re-randomized to receive either deflazacort or an active comparator....

Deflazacort oral suspension is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to deflazacort or to any of the inactive ingredients. Instances of hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis, have occurred in patients receiving corticosteroid therapy [see (5.15) and (6.2) ] . Hypersensitivity to deflazacort or any of the inactive ingredients in deflazacort oral suspension ( 4 )

16.2 Store at 20ºC to 25ºC (68ºF to 77ºF); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Discard any unused deflazacort oral suspension remaining after 1 month of first opening the bottle.