The data (Poster #IND03, Valbenazine Capsule Contents for
The in vitro data demonstrated that crushing INGREZZA capsule contents did not impact dissolution performance when compared to whole capsules. Further, mixing the contents with soft foods or liquids of a broad pH range or delivering the contents dissolved in tap water via G-tube resulted in acceptable dissolution performance of INGREZZA.
'The data presented show that crushing the capsule contents of INGREZZA did not impact the dissolution performance in comparison to swallowing whole capsules in vitro,' said Eiry W. Roberts, MD, Chief Medical Officer at
Three studies were conducted to explore the potential of adding crushed INGREZZA capsule contents to soft foods or a gastrostomy feeding tube (G-tube): In Study 1, INGREZZA capsules could be opened manually, with the contents crushed between spoons. Very rapid and complete drug release (>98 percent in 15 minutes) was observed in all samples, independent of preparation (whole capsules or crushed contents) or dose (40 mg or 80 mg). For both doses, the average percentage release at first and last collection time points (10 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively) was similar for whole vs crushed in each of two commercial lots of INGREZZA (Lot-A, Lot-B) for the two doses (40 mg and 80 mg)
In Study 2, recovery of crushed INGREZZA capsule contents was acceptable within 2 hours of adding them to the tested foods and buffers/fed state simulated gastric fluid (FeSSGF) (assay recovery range: 92 to 102 percent). Degradants of crushed contents in foods and buffers/FeSSGF were also within acceptable ranges
Study 3 showed acceptable INGREZZA recovery following G-tube administration when crushed capsule contents were dissolved in hot or cold water and a cup rinse was performed (assay recovery range: 91 to 97 percent)
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About Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso and/or other body parts, which may be disruptive and negatively impact patients. The condition is associated with taking certain kinds of mental health medicines (like antipsychotics) that help control dopamine receptors in the brain. Taking antipsychotics commonly prescribed to treat mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, and certain medications to treat upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting are associated with TD. In patients with TD, these treatments are thought to result in irregular dopamine signaling in a region of the brain that controls movement. The symptoms of TD can be severe and are often persistent and irreversible. TD is estimated to affect approximately 600,000 people in the
About INGREZZA (valbenazine) Capsules
INGREZZA, a selective vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor, is an FDA-approved product indicated for the treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia, a condition associated with uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, and/or other body parts.
INGREZZA is thought to work by reducing the amount of dopamine released in a region of the brain that controls movement and motor function, helping to regulate nerve signaling in adults with tardive dyskinesia. VMAT2 is a protein in the brain that packages neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, for transport and release in presynaptic neurons. INGREZZA, developed by
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In addition to historical facts, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential benefits to be derived from INGREZZA and the value INGREZZA may bring to patients. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are: risks and uncertainties associated with the commercialization of INGREZZA; risks that clinical trial activities may not be predictive of real-world results or of results in subsequent clinical trials; risks that INGREZZA may be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects or adverse reactions; risks and uncertainties relating to competitive products and technological changes that may limit demand for INGREZZA; risks associated with our dependence on third parties for development and manufacturing activities related to INGREZZA and our product candidates, and our ability to manage these third parties; risks that the FDA or other regulatory authorities may make adverse decisions regarding our products or product candidates; risks that our products, and/or our product candidates may be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary or regulatory rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents of misuse; risks associated with potential generic entrants for our products; risks and uncertainties associated with the scale and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global, national, and local economic and financial disruptions and other risks described in the Company's periodic reports filed with the
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