Terlivaz

TERLIPRESSIN INTRAVENOUS HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terlivaz is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient TERLIPRESSIN manufactured by Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. administered by INTRAVENOUS. 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 20260619.

Generic name
TERLIPRESSIN
Manufacturer
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form
N/A
NDC
43825-200
Application
NDA022231
Label effective
20260619

About this product

Terlivaz is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is TERLIPRESSIN. It is labelled by Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. taken by intravenous and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 43825-200, application NDA022231, label effective 20260619. 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 TERLIPRESSIN are most often described in connection with: kidney function, indicated improve, hepatorenal syndrome, rapid reduction, serum creatinine, unlikely experience, usage terlivaz, vasopressin receptor. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TERLIVAZ is indicated to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome with rapid reduction in kidney function. Limitation of Use Patients with a serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL are unlikely to experience benefit. TERLIVAZ is a vasopressin receptor agonist indicated to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome with rapid reduction in kidney function. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use Patients with a serum creatinine >5 mg/dL are unlikely to experience benefit. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Prior to initial dosing, assess patients for ACLF Grade 3 and obtain patient baseline oxygenation level. Monitor patient oxygen saturation with pulse oximetry. ( 2.1 ) Recommended Dosage Regimen: ( 2.2 ) Days 1 to 3 administer TERLIVAZ 0.85 mg (1 vial) intravenously every 6 hours. Day 4: Assess serum creatinine (SCr) versus baseline. If SCr has decreased by at least 30% from baseline, continue TERLIVAZ 0.85 mg (1 vial) intravenously every 6 hours. If SCr has decreased by less than 30% from baseline, dose may be increased to TERLIVAZ 1.7 mg (2 vials) intravenously every 6 hours. If SCr is at or above baseline value, discontinue TERLIVAZ. Continue TERLIVAZ until 24 hours after two consecutive SCr ≤1.5 mg/dL values at least 2 hours apart or a maximum of 14 days. See full prescribing information for instructions on preparation and administration ( 2.3 ). Flush IV line after administration. 2.1 Important Considerations Prior to Initiating and During Therapy Obtain baseline oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ) prior to administering the first dose of TERLIVAZ. During treatment, monitor patient oxygen saturation using continuous pulse oximetry. Do not use TERLIVAZ treatment in patients experiencing hypoxia until hypoxia resolves [see Contraindications (4) , and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Assess Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Grade and volume status before initiating TERLIVAZ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and References (15) ]. 2.2 Recommended Dosage Record last available serum creatinine (SCr) value prior to initiating treatment (baseline SCr). The recommended starting dosage is TERLIVAZ 0.85 mg every 6 hours by slow intravenous bolus injection (over 2 minutes) on Days 1 through 3. Adjust the dose on Day 4 based on changes from baseline SCr using the dosing chart (Figure 1). Figure 1: Dosing Chart a Baseline SCr is the last available serum creatinine before initiating treatment. Figure 1 2.3 Preparation and Administration Reconstitute each vial with 5 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to prepare a 0.85 mg/5 mL solution. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Administer TERLIVAZ through a peripheral or central line. A dedicated central line is not required. Flush the line after TERLIVAZ administration. If not administered immediately, store TERLIVAZ at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 48 hours. Do not freeze. The reconstituted solution does not need protection from light.

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS TERLIVAZ is contraindicated in patients experiencing hypoxia or worsening respiratory symptoms. TERLIVAZ is contraindicated in patients with ongoing coronary, peripheral, or mesenteric ischemia. TERLIVAZ is contraindicated: In patients experiencing hypoxia or worsening respiratory symptoms. ( 4 ) In patients with ongoing coronary, peripheral, or mesenteric ischemia. ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Serious or Fatal Respiratory Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Ischemic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) include abdominal pain, nausea, respiratory failure, diarrhea, and dyspnea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact 1-800-844-2830 and www.Mallinckrodt.com 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, the adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of TERLIVAZ 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 TERLIVAZ was evaluated in the CONFIRM trial [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . The average daily dose of TERLIVAZ was 3.1 mg (range 0.8 to 5.8 mg), with a mean duration of exposure to TERLIVAZ of 6.2 days (range 1 to 15 days). Treatment discontinuation due to adverse events occurred in 12.0% (24/200) of patients receiving TERLIVAZ and 5.1% (5/99) of patients receiving placebo. The most common adverse reactions that led to TERLIVAZ discontinuation were respiratory failure, abdominal pain, and intestinal ischemia/obstruction. Table 1 lists adverse reactions that occurred more commonly on TERLIVAZ than on placebo, and in at least 4% of patients treated with TERLIVAZ in the CONFIRM trial. The most commonly observed adverse reactions in TERLIVAZ-treated patients (≥10%) were abdominal pain, nausea, respiratory failure, diarrhea, and dyspnea. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥4 % of TERLIVAZ-Treated Patients Patients, n (%) TERLIVAZ (N=200) Placebo (N=99) Abdominal pain 39 (19.5) 6 (6.1) Nausea 32 (16.0) 10 (10.1) Respiratory failure 31 (15.5) 7 (7.1) Diarrhea 26 (13.0) 7 (7.1) Dyspnea 25 (12.5) 5 (5.1) Fluid overload 17 (8.5) 3 (3.0) Pleural effusion 11 (5.5) 0 (0.0) Sepsis 11 (5.5) 1 (1.0) Bradycardia 10 (5.0) 0 (0.0) Ischemia-related events Ischemia-related events include skin discoloration, cyanosis, ischemia, and intestinal ischemia. 9 (4.5) 0 (0.0) 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Adverse reactions reported from the worldwide postmarketing experience with terlipressin include headache, hyponatremia, skin necrosis and gangrene. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to terlipressin exposure.

Recall and safety notices

3 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.

RecallProductFirmClassStatusReported
D-0803-2026 Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection), 5 mL multiple-dose vial, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Mallinckrodt ARD LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 63004-8710-1 & NDC 63004-8710-2 Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. Class II Ongoing 20260902
D-0341-2024 Terlivaz (terlipressin for injection), 0.85mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA, NDC 43825-200-01 Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. Class II Ongoing 20240228
D-0340-2024 Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) 400 USP units/5mL (80 USP units/mL), 5mL multiple-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd. for: Mallinckrodt ARD LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 63004-8710-1 Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. Class II Ongoing 20240228

Frequently asked questions

What is Terlivaz used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TERLIVAZ is indicated to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome with rapid reduction in kidney function. Limitation of Use Patients with a serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL are unlikely to experience benefit. TERLIVAZ is a vasopressin receptor agonist indicated to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome with rapid reduction in kidney …

Who makes Terlivaz?
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. is the labeler of record for Terlivaz.

What form does Terlivaz come in?
administered by intravenous. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Terlivaz 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 Terlivaz been recalled?
3 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.

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