Lanreotide | Liquid CrystalFormulation

Liquid crystal formulation¹

Lanreotide molecules organize into nanotube structures and correlate with the controlled release properties of Somatuline Depot⁴

Liquid Crystal Formulation

A high density of nanotubes allows for a low injection volume in the ready-to-use prefilled syringe. It is believed that lanreotide forms a depot that functions as a reservoir for the drug between extended doses¹^,⁴
Lanreotide is slowly released, enabling once-monthly delivery via deep subcutaneous injection. It is believed that lanreotide passively diffuses toward the surrounding tissues and it is absorbed into the bloodstream¹

Targeted affinity for the receptors that affect GH and IGF-1^1,5

Somatuline Depot reduces GH and IGF-1
with nanotube formulation¹

Lanreotide, the active component of Somatuline Depot, is an octapeptide analog of natural
somatostatin. The mechanism of action of lanreotide is believed to be similar to that of natural somatostatin
Lanreotide acts as a specific and potent type 2 and type 5 somatostatin receptor (SSTR) agonist with a reduced binding affinity for SSTRs 1, 3, and 4¹
Human SSTRs 2 and 5 are believed to be the primary receptor sites responsible for GH inhibition¹

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & INDICATION

Contraindications

SOMATULINE DEPOT is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to lanreotide. Allergic reactions (including angioedema and anaphylaxis) have been reported following administration of lanreotide.

Warnings and Precautions

Cholelithiasis and Gallbladder Sludge
- SOMATULINE DEPOT may reduce gallbladder motility and lead to gallstone formation.
- Periodic monitoring may be needed.
- If complications of cholelithiasis are suspected, discontinue SOMATULINE DEPOT and treat appropriately.
Hypoglycemia or Hyperglycemia
- Patients treated with SOMATULINE DEPOT may experience hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
- Blood glucose levels should be monitored when SOMATULINE DEPOT treatment is initiated, or when the dose is altered, and antidiabetic treatment should be adjusted accordingly.
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
- SOMATULINE DEPOT may decrease heart rate.
- In cardiac studies with acromegalic patients, the most common cardiac adverse reactions were sinus bradycardia, bradycardia, and hypertension.
- In patients without underlying cardiac disease, SOMATULINE DEPOT may lead to a decrease in heart rate without necessarily reaching the threshold of bradycardia.
- In patients suffering from cardiac disorders prior to treatment, sinus bradycardia may occur. Care should be taken when initiating treatment in patients with bradycardia.
Thyroid Function Abnormalities
- Slight decreases in thyroid function have been seen during treatment with lanreotide in acromegalic patients.
- Thyroid function tests are recommended where clinically appropriate.
Monitoring/Laboratory Tests: In acromegaly, serum GH and IGF-1 levels are useful markers of the disease and effectiveness of treatment.

Most Common Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions in >5% of patients who received SOMATULINE DEPOT were diarrhea (37%), cholelithiasis (20%), abdominal pain (19%), nausea (11%), injection-site reactions (9%), constipation (8%), flatulence (7%), vomiting (7%), arthralgia (7%), headache (7%), and loose stools (6%).

Drug Interactions

SOMATULINE DEPOT may decrease the absorption of cyclosporine (dosage adjustment may be needed); increase the absorption of bromocriptine; and require dosage adjustment for bradycardia-inducing drugs (e.g., beta-blockers).

Special Populations

Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 6 months after the last dose.
Moderate to Severe Renal and Hepatic Impairment: See full prescribing information for dosage adjustment in patients with acromegaly.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-855-463-5127 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program.

INDICATIONS

SOMATULINE^® DEPOT (lanreotide) is a somatostatin analog indicated for the long-term treatment of patients with acromegaly who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiotherapy, or for whom surgery and/or radiotherapy is not an option. The goal of treatment in acromegaly is to reduce growth hormone (GH) and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels to normal.

Please click here for the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.

References:

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2. Melmed S, Cook D, Schopohl J, Goth MI, Lam KSL, Marek J. Rapid and sustained reduction of serum growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 in patients with acromegaly receiving lanreotide autogel therapy: a randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study with a 52 week open extension. Pituitary. 2010;13:18-28.

3. Data on file. Basking Ridge, NJ: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

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7. Katznelson L, Atkinson JL, Cook DM, Ezzat SZ, Hamrahian AH, Miller KK; American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists medical guidelines for clinical practice for the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly–2011 update. Endocr Pract. 2011 Jul-Aug;17 Suppl 4:1-44.

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9. Melmed S, Bronstein MD, Chanson P, Klibanski A, Casanueva FF, Wass JAH, Strasburger CJ, Luger A, Clemmons DR, Giustina A. A Consensus Statement on acromegaly therapeutic outcomes. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2018 Sep;14(9):552-561.

10. Jane JA Jr, Starke RM, Elzoghby MA, Reames DL, Payne SC, Thorner MO, Marshall JC, Laws ER Jr, Vance ML. Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for acromegaly: remission using modern criteria, complications, and predictors of outcome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Sep;96(9):2732-40.

11. Starke RM, Raper DM, Payne SC, Vance ML, Oldfield EH, Jane JA Jr. Endoscopic vs microsurgical transsphenoidal surgery for acromegaly: outcomes in a concurrent series of patients using modern criteria for remission. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2013 Aug;98(8):3190-8.

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13. Knappe U, Petroff D, Quinkler M, et al. Fractionated radiotherapy and radiosurgery in acromegaly: analysis of 352 patients from the German Acromegaly Registry. Eur. J. Endocrinol. 2020;182(3):275-284.

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