Ekterly (sebetralstat)

Plasma Kallikrein Inhibitors (Acute) Oral Tablet

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

Overview

Sebetralstat is a competitive, reversible plasma kallikrein inhibitor.

Sebetralstat is a competitive, reversible plasma kallikrein inhibitor. In HAE, plasma kallikrein cleaves high molecular weight kininogen (HK), releasing bradykinin, increasing vascular permeability, and subsequently causing edema. Sebetralstat inhibits the cleavage of HK, thus reducing the production of bradykinin, and treating the acute symptoms of an HAE attack.

Sebetralstat also inhibits the positive feedback mechanism of the kallikrein kinin system, thus reducing factor XIIa and additional plasma kallikrein generation.

Concentration-dependent inhibition of plasma kallikrein is observed following sebetralstat administration. Following a single oral dose of sebetralstat 600 mg in healthy subjects, >90% mean inhibition of plasma kallikrein was observed approximately 30 minutes post-administration, and was maintained for approximately 6 hours.

Following a single dose of sebetralstat 600 mg, the median time to peak plasma concentration is 1 hour. Administration of sebetralstat with a high-fat meal did not produce clinically significant differences in pharmacokinetics compared to fasted conditions. Sebetralstat is 77% bound to human plasma protein.

Sebetralstat is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4, and, to a lesser extent, CYP2C8. Approximately 63% of the drug is eliminated in the feces (12.5% as unchanged sebetralstat) and 32% in the urine (8.7% as unchanged sebetralstat). The mean plasma half-life is approximately 5.3-8.9 hours.

Body weight (45-135 kg), age (19-68 years), sex, race (71% White, 17% Black, 11% Asian), and mild renal impairment (eGFR 60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2) do not have clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of sebetralstat.

USES: This medication is used to treat attacks of sudden severe swelling due to a certain inherited immune disease (hereditary angioedema-HAE). Sebetralstat works by binding to a natural substance made by the body (kallikrein) and blocking its effect. This effect lowers the amount of another natural substance (bradykinin) that causes symptoms during a sudden HAE attack.

Generic name: sebetralstat
Pronunciation: (SE-be-TRAL-stat)
Drug class: Plasma Kallikrein Inhibitors (Acute)
Therapeutic class: Cardiovascular Therapy Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Ekterly:

  • Hereditary Angioedema

Also known as: Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema.

Dosing

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Drug interactions

Sebetralstat is primary metabolized by CYP3A4, and to a lesser extent, CYP2C8.

In vitro studies indicate that sebetralstat is a substrate of CYP3A4 and CYP2C8; sebetralstat is not a substrate of CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, or CYP2E1. In vitro, sebetralstat inhibits CYP2C9 and CYP3A4; sebetralstat does not inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C19, or CYP2D6.

In vitro studies indicate that sebetralstat is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP); sebetralstat is not a substrate of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1, OATP1B3, organic anion transporter (OAT) 1, OAT3, organic cation transporter (OCT) 2, or multidrug and toxin extrusion (MATE) 1. In vitro, sebetralstat inhibits BCRP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OAT3, OCT2, MATE1, MATE 2-K; sebetralstat does not inhibit P-gp or OAT1.

Contraindications

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Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reaction (incidence >=2%) reported with sebetralstat in clinical studies was headache.

Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Hereditary angioedema
D84.1ICD10CMDefects in the complement system

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