Lynavoy (linerixibat)
Ileal Bile Acid Transporter (IBAT) Inhibitor Oral Tablet
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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
Reference product & biosimilars
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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 label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Lynavoy 40 Mg Tablet | Maintenance | Take 1 tablet (40 mg) by oral route 2 times per day. |
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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.
There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
Ileal Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitors/Bile Acid Sequestrant
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Bile acid sequestrants may bind to linerixibat, maralixibat and odevixibat in the gut, resulting in decreased absorption of the IBAT inhibitor.(1-3)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Coadministration of bile acid sequestrants with IBAT inhibitors may cause reduced efficacy of IBAT inhibitors.(1-3)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturers state to administer bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colesevelam, and colestipol) at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after administration of IBAT inhibitors.(1-3)
DISCUSSION: Bile acid sequestrants are known to bind to drugs when given concurrently. Administration with IBAT inhibitors may result in decreased systemic absorption.(1-3)
Contraindications
*None.
There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
- Pregnancy
- Increased risk of bleeding
- Malabsorption states
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
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.
More Frequent
- Abnormal hepatic function tests
- Hemorrhage
Less Frequent
- Hyperbilirubinemia
More Frequent
- Abdominal distension
- Acute abdominal pain
- Arthralgia
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dyspepsia
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Headache disorder
- Nausea
Less Frequent
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Urinary tract infection
- Xerostomia
Rare or Very Rare
- Malabsorption states
Precautions
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The safety and efficacy of linerixibat have not been established in pediatric patients.
Data on linerixibat use in pregnancy are insufficient to determine whether there are any drug-associated risks of major defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Low fetal exposure is expected as there is minimal systemic absorption with linerixibat following oral administration. Linerixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Monitor pregnant patients for fat-soluble vitamin deficiency and supplement as needed. If a pregnant women receives linerixibat, report exposure to a pregnancy safety study by contacting GlaxoSmithKline at 1-888-825-5249.
There are no data on the presence of linerixibat in human milk, its effects on the breastfed infant, or its effects on milk production; however, clinically relevant infant exposure through breast milk is expected to be minimal due to poor oral bioavailability following administration of linerixibat. Monitor maternal fat-soluble vitamin levels and increase intake of fat-soluble vitamins if a deficiency is observed during lactation. The benefits of breastfeeding should be weighed against the need for linerixibat and any potential risks to the infant.
There are no specific dosage recommendations for geriatric patients.
Of the 119 patients enrolled in a clinical trial of linerixibat, 21% were >=65 years of age and 3% were >=75 years of age. No overall differences in the safety and effectiveness of linerixibat were observed between geriatric and younger patients; however, greater sensitivity of some older patients cannot be ruled out. There was an insufficient number of patients >=75 years of age to determine if these patients respond differently from younger patients.
ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Biliary obstruction with pruritus | ||
| K80.01 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.11 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.13 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.19 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.21 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.31 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with cholangitis, unspecified, with obstruction |
| K80.33 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with acute cholangitis with obstruction |
| K80.35 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with chronic cholangitis with obstruction |
| K80.37 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholangitis with obstruction |
| K80.41 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, with obstruction |
| K80.43 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.45 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with chronic cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.47 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.51 | ICD10CM | Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.61 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, with obstruction |
| K80.63 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.65 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with chronic cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.67 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.71 | ICD10CM | Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis with obstruction |
| K80.81 | ICD10CM | Other cholelithiasis with obstruction |
| K83.1 | ICD10CM | Obstruction of bile duct |
| L29.81 | ICD10CM | Cholestatic pruritus |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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