Lynavoy (linerixibat)

Ileal Bile Acid Transporter (IBAT) Inhibitor Oral Tablet

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Linerixibat is an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor.

Linerixibat is an orally administered reversible inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT). Linerixibat increases fecal elimination of bile acids by decreasing their reabsorption in the terminal ileum. Cholestatic pruritus is commonly associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

Inhibiting IBAT has been found to reduce the mediators of pruritus, including bile acids, which may be responsible for the itching associated with PBC. Bile acid accumulation may be responsible for hepatocyte injury, disease progression, and cholestatic pruritus. Despite beneficial effects on pruritus, linerixibat and other IBAT inhibitors appear to lack disease-modifying benefits.

Pharmacokinetic parameters of linerixibat cannot be sufficiently calculated at the recommended dosage due to the drug's minimal absorption. The absolute oral bioavailability of linerixibat is 0.05%. Concomitant administration with a high-fat meal delayed median peak plasma concentrations from 4.5 to 8 hours and decreased peak plasma concentrations and AUC of the drug compared to administration in a fasted state.

While changes in systemic exposure following the administration of food are not clinically significant, it is recommended to administer linerixibat at least 30 minutes before the ingestion of food or beverage other than water. Linerixibat's in vitro plasma protein binding range is 71.0-76.4%. The drug is minimally metabolized following oral administration.

The mean elimination half-life of linerixibat is 6.76 hours. Following oral administration, 97% of an oral dose is excreted in the feces essentially unchanged; 3 minor oxidative metabolites were detected in plasma. Body weight, age, sex, or race (White, Black, or Asian) do not significantly affect changes in total serum bile acid concentrations with linerixibat.

USES: This medication is used to treat skin itching caused by a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis - PBC). PBC causes too much bile to stay in the liver, which can cause itching. Linerixibat belongs to a class of drugs known as ileal bile acid transporter inhibitors.

It helps to lower the bile in the liver which may help reduce itching.

Generic name: linerixibat
Pronunciation: (lin-eh-RIX-ih-bat)
Drug class: Ileal Bile Acid Transporter (IBAT) Inhibitor
Therapeutic class: Hepatobiliary System Treatment Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Lynavoy:

  • Biliary Obstruction With Pruritus

Also known as: Pruritus Associated With Biliary Obstruction.

Dosing

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Drug interactions

Linerixibat inhibits cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 3A4, but does not inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 or CYP2E1 isoenzymes. Linerixibat does not induce CYP1A2, CYP2B6, and CYP3A4.

Linerixibat does not inhibit P-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BRCP), organic anion transporters (OAT) 1 and 3, organic cation transporter (OCT) 2, and multidrug and toxin extrusion protein (MATE) 1 and 2K. Linerixibat may inhibit organic anion transporter polypeptide 1B1 and IB3 (OATP1B1 and OATP1B3).

Linerixibat is minimally absorbed; therefore, clinically significant interactions are unlikely.

Contraindications

*None.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions (>=5%) reported with linerixibat were diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, increased ALT, hemorrhage, increased AST, headache, dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, abdominal distension, dizziness, and arthralgia.

Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Biliary obstruction with pruritus
K80.01ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.11ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.13ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.19ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.21ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.31ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with cholangitis, unspecified, with obstruction
K80.33ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with acute cholangitis with obstruction
K80.35ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with chronic cholangitis with obstruction
K80.37ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholangitis with obstruction
K80.41ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, with obstruction
K80.43ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.45ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.47ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.51ICD10CMCalculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.61ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder and bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, with obstruction
K80.63ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.65ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder and bile duct with chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.67ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.71ICD10CMCalculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis with obstruction
K80.81ICD10CMOther cholelithiasis with obstruction
K83.1ICD10CMObstruction of bile duct
L29.81ICD10CMCholestatic pruritus

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data