Mulpleta
Mulpleta is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient LUSUTROMBOPAG manufactured by SHIONOGI INC. administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20201029.
- Generic name
- LUSUTROMBOPAG
- Manufacturer
- SHIONOGI INC.
- Product type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 59630-551
- Application
- NDA210923
- Label effective
- 20201029
About this product
Mulpleta is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is LUSUTROMBOPAG. It is labelled by SHIONOGI INC. taken by oral and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 59630-551, application NDA210923, label effective 20201029. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing LUSUTROMBOPAG are most often described in connection with: treatment thrombocytopenia, adult patients, chronic liver, scheduled undergo, usage mulpleta, thrombopoietin receptor, agonist indicated. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MULPLETA is indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a procedure. MULPLETA is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a procedure. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Begin MULPLETA dosing 8-14 days prior to a scheduled procedure. ( 2.1 ) Patients should undergo their procedure 2-8 days after the last dose. ( 2.1 ) Recommended Dosage: 3 mg orally once daily with or without food for 7 days. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Begin MULPLETA dosing 8-14 days prior to a scheduled procedure. Patients should undergo their procedure 2-8 days after the last dose. The recommended dosage of MULPLETA is 3 mg taken orally once daily with or without food for 7 days. In the case of a missed dose of MULPLETA, patients should take the missed dose as soon as possible on the same day and return to the normal schedule the following day. MULPLETA has been investigated only as a single 7-day once daily dosing regimen in clinical trials in patients with chronic liver disease [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . MULPLETA should not be administered to patients with chronic liver disease in an attempt to normalize platelet counts. 2.2 Monitoring Obtain a platelet count prior to initiation of MULPLETA therapy and not more than 2 days before the procedure.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in detail in other sections of the labeling: Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reaction (≥3%): headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Shionogi Inc. at 1-800-849-9707 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of MULPLETA was evaluated in 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, L-PLUS 1, L-PLUS 2, and M0626, in which patients with chronic liver disease and thrombocytopenia were treated with MULPLETA (N=171) or placebo (N=170) at a dose of 3 mg daily for up to 7 days prior to a scheduled procedure. The majority of patients were males (59%), and median age was 61 years (range 19-88). The racial and ethnic distribution was White (50%), Asian (47%), Black (<1%), and Other (3%). The most common adverse reactions (those occurring in at least 3%) in the MULPLETA-treated group across the pooled data from the three trials are summarized in table 1. Table 1. Adverse Reactions with a Frequency ≥3% in Patients Treated with MULPLETA (Pooled Data (L-PLUS 1, L-PLUS 2, and M0626)) Adverse Reaction Includes treatment-emergent adverse reactions occurring at a rate higher than placebo. MULPLETA 3 mg (N=171) % Placebo (N=170) % Headache 5 4 The incidence of serious adverse events was 5% (9 of 171 patients) in the MULPLETA group and 7% (12 of 170 patients) in the placebo group. The most common serious adverse reaction reported with MULPLETA was portal vein thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . No adverse reactions resulted in discontinuation of MULPLETA.
Recall and safety notices
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.
| Recall | Product | Firm | Class | Status | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0219-2018 | Mefenamic Acid Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH 45040, Manufactured by Halo Pharmaceutical Inc., Whippany, NJ 07981, NDC 66993-070-30 | Shionogi Inc. | Class III | Terminated | 20180124 |
| D-0982-2017 | PONSTEL (Mefanamic Acid) USP, 250 mg capsules, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shionogi Inc. Florham Park, NJ 07932 Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. Whippany, NJ 07981 | Shionogi Inc. | Class III | Terminated | 20170726 |
| D-0981-2017 | Mefenamic Acid, 250mg capsules, packaged in 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Prasco Laboratories Mason, OH 45040 USA, Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. Whippany, NJ 07981, NDC 66993-070-30 | Shionogi Inc. | Class III | Terminated | 20170726 |
| D-1284-2015 | Nisoldipine Extended Release Tablets, 17 mg, packaged as a) Sular (nisoldipine) Extended Release tablets, 100-count bottle (NDC 59630-501-10, UPC 3 59630 50110 5), Manufactured for: Shionogi, Inc., Florham Park, NJ 07932; and b) Nisoldipine Extended Release tablets, 100-count bottle (NDC 66993-473-02, UPC 3 6693 47302 4), Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH 45040; Rx only; Manufactured by: Aenova France SAS, 38291 Saint Quentin-Falavier, France. | Shionogi Inc. | Class III | Terminated | 20150812 |
| D-1398-2012 | Nisoldipine Extended Release Tablets, 17mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories Mason OH 45040, Manufactured by SkyePharma production SAS 38297, Saint Quentin-Pallavier, France, NDC: 0677-1979-01 | Shionogi Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20120704 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mulpleta used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MULPLETA is indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a procedure. MULPLETA is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a procedure. ( 1 )
Who makes Mulpleta?
SHIONOGI INC. is the labeler of record for Mulpleta.
What form does Mulpleta come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is Mulpleta prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Has Mulpleta been recalled?
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.
Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.
This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.