Bone Loss : Dose- and duration-dependent decreases in bone mineral density (BMD) that may not be completely reversible. Assess BMD in women with additional risk factors for bone loss Reduced Ability to Recognize Pregnancy : ORILISSA may alter menstrual bleeding, which may reduce the ability to recognize pregnancy. Perform testing if pregnancy is suspected. Discontinue if pregnancy is confirmed Suicidal Ideation and Mood Disorders : Advise patients to seek medical attention for suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, new onset or worsening depression, anxiety, or other mood changes Hepatic Transaminase Elevations : Dose-dependent elevations in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Counsel patients on signs and symptoms of liver injury Interactions with Hormonal Contraceptives : Use non-hormonal contraception during treatment and for 28 days after discontinuing ORILISSA. Coadministration of ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily with an estrogen-containing contraceptive is not recommended because of the potential for increased estrogen-associated risks. Coadministration of ORILISSA with an estrogen-containing contraceptive may reduce the efficacy of ORILISSA. Coadministration with progestin-containing oral contraceptives may reduce the efficacy of the contraceptive. 5.1 Bone Loss ORILISSA causes a dose-dependent decrease in bone mineral density (BMD). BMD loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible after stopping treatment . The impact of these BMD decreases on long-term bone health and future fracture risk are unknown. ORILISSA is contraindicated in women with known osteoporosis . Consider assessment of BMD in patients with a history of a low-trauma fracture or other risk factors for osteoporosis or bone loss. Limit the duration of use to reduce the extent of bone loss . Although the effect of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D was not studied, such supplementation may be beneficial for all patients
Change in Menstrual Bleeding Pattern and Reduced Ability to Recognize Pregnancy Women who take ORILISSA may experience a reduction in the amount, intensity or duration of menstrual bleeding, which may reduce the ability to recognize the occurrence of a pregnancy in a timely manner . Perform pregnancy testing if pregnancy is suspected, and discontinue ORILISSA if pregnancy is confirmed
Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Behavior, and Exacerbation of Mood Disorders Suicidal ideation and behavior, including one completed suicide, occurred in subjects treated with ORILISSA in the endometriosis clinical trials. ORILISSA subjects had a higher incidence of depression and mood changes compared to placebo, and ORILISSA subjects with a history of suicidality or depression had a higher incidence of depression compared to subjects without such a history . Promptly evaluate patients with depressive symptoms to determine whether the risks of continued therapy outweigh the benefits . Patients with new or worsening depression, anxiety or other mood changes should be referred to a mental health professional, as appropriate. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention for suicidal ideation and behavior. Reevaluate the benefits and risks of continuing ORILISSA if such events occur
Hepatic Transaminase Elevations In clinical trials, dose-dependent elevations of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) at least 3-times the upper limit of the reference range occurred with ORILISSA. Use the lowest effective dose of ORILISSA and instruct patients to promptly seek medical attention in case of symptoms or signs that may reflect liver injury, such as jaundice. Promptly evaluate patients with elevations in liver tests to determine whether the benefits of continued therapy outweigh the risks
Interactions with Hormonal Contraceptives Advise women to use effective non-hormonal contraceptives during treatment with ORILISSA and for 28 days after discontinuing ORILISSA . Increase in Estrogen Exposure and Potential Associated Increased Risks When ORILISSA 200 mg Twice Daily is Taken With Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Co-administration of a combined oral contraceptive (COC) (containing 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol/0.1 mg levonorgestrel) following administration of ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily for 14 days increases the plasma ethinyl estradiol concentration by 2.2-fold compared to this COC alone. ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily co-administered with a COC containing ethinyl estradiol may lead to increased risk of ethinyl estradiol-related adverse events including thromboembolic disorders and vascular events and is not recommended . Potential for Reduced Efficacy of Progestin -Containing Hormonal Contraceptives Co-administration of ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily and a COC containing 0.1 mg levonorgestrel decreases the plasma concentrations of levonorgestrel by 27%, potentially affecting contraceptive efficacy. Co-administration of ORILISSA with COCs containing norethindrone acetate did not show reduction in plasma concentrations of norethindrone . Co-administration of ORILISSA with progestin-containing intrauterine contraceptive systems has not been studied. Reduced efficacy of ORILISSA Based on the mechanism of action of ORILISSA, estrogen-containing contraceptives are expected to reduce the efficacy of ORILISSA. The effect of progestin-only contraceptives on the efficacy of ORILISSA is unknown.