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Refractory Partial Onset Epilepsy:
Evaluation of retigabine Therapy
Ajay Shukla
PharmD Candidate 2013
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Rutgers, The State University of New
Jersey
Objectives
• To explain the etiology, pathophysiology, and
treatments for partial onset seizures.
• To discuss the medication profile of retigabine
including indication, mechanism of action,
pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and
monitory parameters.
• To review the two pivotal trials used for FDA
approval of retigabine and determine its place
in current clinical practice.
Outline
• Partial Onset Seizures
– Epidemilogy
– Etiology
– Pathophysiology
– Treatment
• Ezogabine [a.k.a. retigabine (Potiga®)]
– Pharmacology
– Administration
– Pharmacokinetics
– Misc
• RESTORE1
• RESTORE2
• Clinical Recommendation
Introduction: Epilepsy
 Definition: at least two unprovoked
seizures separated by 24 hours
 A result of abnormal electrical activity
in the brain
 Bimodal Distribution
 Newborn-young children
 Elderly ≥65 years old
Etiology
• Idiopathic
– Unprovoked seizure without a readily identifiable cause
with some suspected genetic component
• Cryptogenic
– Seizure without a readily identifiable cause for partial-
onset seizure
• Other Causes
– Neuronal injury
– Sleep changes
– Stress
– Hormonal changes
– Drug induced
Pathophysiology
• Partial Seizures
– Simple
– Complex
– Secondary Generalized
• Complex Seizures
– Absense
– Myoclonic
– Clonic
– Tonic
– Tonic-Clonic
– Atonic
– Infantile Spasm
http://epilepsy.med.nyu.edu/diagnosis-treatment/eeg/overview-electroencephalograpy
http://nursingplanet.com/Quiz/eeg_quiz.html
General Treatment Approach
• Start with monotherapy
• Use combination therapy with different
mechanisms of action if the primary therapy
has not achieved sufficient seizure control
• Monitor seizure frequency with a seizure diary
and adverse effects of therapy
Treatment Guidelines
First Line Agents Alternative Therapies
ILAE Guidelines2
(2006)
Partial Seizures
Adults
Elderly
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Valproic Acid
Lamotrigine
Gabapentin
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Oxcarbazepine
Phenobarbital
Topiramate
Vigabatrin
Carbamazepine
AAN Guidelines3,4
(2004)
Partial Seizures
Carbamazepine
Valproic Acid
Phenobarbital
Lamotrigine
Gabapentin
Oxcarbazepine
Topiramate.
NICE Guidelines5
(2012)
Partial Seizures
Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Oxcarbazepine
Valproic Acid
Treatment Guidelines
First Line Agents Alternative Therapies
AAN Guidelines3,4
(2004)
Refractory Partial
Seizures (adjunctive)
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Topiramate
Tiagabine
Oxcabazepine
Levetiracetam
Zonisamide
NICE Guidelines5
(2012)
Refractory Partial
Seizures (adjunctive)
Carbamazepine
Clobazam
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Topiramate
Valproic Acid
Oxcabazepine
Eslicarbazepine
Lacosamide
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Pregabalin
Tiagabine
Vigabatrin
Zonisamide
Ezogabine (Potiga®)
[a.k.a Retigabine]
• Manufacturer
– Valean Pharmaceuticals
• How Supplied
– 50-mg Tablets: purple, round, film-coated
• (NDC 0173-0810-59) [#90]
– 200-mg Tablets: yellow, oblong, film-coated tablets
• (NDC 0173-0812-59) [#90]
– 300-mg Tablets: green, oblong, film-coated tablets
• (NDC 0173-0813-59). [#90]
– 400-mg Tablets: purple, oblong, film-coated tablets
• (NDC 0173-0814-59) [#90]
Overview
• Indication:
– Adjunct treatment for partial onset seizures
• Mechanism of Action:
– Stabilizing the open KCNQ (Kv7.2-7.5) voltage-
gated potassium channels thus enhancing M-
current and suppressing neuronal excitability
Dosing & Administration
• Adult
– Initial = 100mg TID (increase weekly ≤150mg/day)
– Maintenance = 200-400mg TID (Max: 1200mg/day)
• Geriatric
– Initial = 50mg TID (increase weekly ≤150mg/day) [Max:
750mg/day]
• Renal Impairment
– CrCl <50 or ESRD on HD: initial = 50mg TID [Max:
600mg/day]
• Hepatic Impairment
– Moderate Impairment : 50mg TID [Max: 750mg/day]
– Severe Impairment : 50mg TID [Max: 600mg/day]
Pharmacokinetics
• Absorption
– Bioavailability: 60% (PO)
• Distribution
– Protein Binding: 80% (ezogabine); 45% (NAMR)
• Metabolism
– Glucuronidation
– Acetylation  active metabolite
• Excretion
– Urine and feces
– T½: 7-11hrs; 9.1-14.3 (elderly patients)
– Time to peak: 0.5-2hrs (1.25-2.75hrs when administered
with high-fat meals)
Adverse Effects & Safety
• Dizziness and
somnolence
– (during titration)
• Confusion
• QT prolongation
• Suicidal ideation
• Urinary retention
• Nausea
• Tremor
• Pregnancy Category C
• Schedule: CV
Monitoring Parameters
• Seizures
• Electrolytes
• Bilirubin
• AST/ALT
• SCr
• QT interval
• Urinary retention
• Mental status
RESTORE 1
• Objective
– To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retigabine
1200mg/day as adjunctive treatment for refractory
partial-onset epilepsy
• Design
– Multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind,
parallel-group, placebo-controlled, ITT trial
• Treatment Regimen:
• 8 week baseline assessment and screening
• 18 week double-blind treatment period
RESTORE 1
Inclusion Criteria
• Age = 18-75yrs
• Refractory partial-onset
with or without secondary
generalization
• ≥4 seizures/28 days over
the 8 week assessment
period where there was no
more than 21days without a
seizure
Exclusion Criteria
• CrCl < 50ml/min
• QTc > 430ms (men)
• QTc >450ms (women)
• Treatment with
– Retigabine in a previous study
– Felbamate or vigabatrin in the
previous 6 months
• History of
– Pseudoseizures, generalized
seizures, clustering, status
epilepticus
RESTORE 1
Intervention
• Randomized 1:1 to either
retigabine 400mg TID
(~q8hr) or placebo
• Start at retigabine 100mg
TID and increase weekly
150mg/day (50mg TID)
Outcome Measures
• Percent change in 28day
total partial-seizure
frequency from baseline to
18-week double blind
period [FDA]
• Responder rate [EMA]
Enrollment
Placebo
• 152 randomized
• 152 ITT
• 137 entered maintenance
• 127 completed treatment
Retigabine 1200mg/day
• 154 randomized
• 153 ITT
• 119 entered maintenance
• 97 completed treatment
French JA, et al. Neurol 2011;76:1555-63
French JA, et al. Neurol 2011;76:1555-63
French JA, et al. Neurol 2011;76:1555-63
RESTORE 1
• Conclusion
• Retigabine 1200mg/day demonstrated a significant
reduction in median seizure frequency in patients with
refractory partial onset epilepsy.
• While efficacious, high dose retigabine was also met
with higher rates of adverse effects.
• Retigabine 1200mg/day allowed for an increase in
seizure free days amounting to 31.6 days per year
RESTORE 2
• Objective
– To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retigabine as
adjunctive treatment for refractory partial-onset
epilepsy
• Design
– Multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind,
parallel-group, placebo-controlled, ITT trial
• Treatment Regimen
– 8 week baseline assessment and screening
– 16 week double-blind treatment period
– 4 week transition phase (open-label extension) or
discontinue therapy
RESTORE 2
Inclusion Criteria
• Age = 18-75yrs
• Refractory partial-onset
with or without secondary
generalization
• ≥4 seizures/28 days over
the 8 week assessment
period where there was no
more than 21days without a
seizure
Exclusion Criteria
• CrCl < 50ml/min
• QTc > 430ms (men)
• QTc >450ms (women)
• Treatment with
– Felbamate or vigabatrin in the
previous 6 months
• History of
– Pseudoseizures, generalized
seizures, clustering, status
epilepticus
RESTORE 2
Intervention
• Randomized 1:1:1 to either
retigabine 200mg TID
(q8hr), retigabine 300mg
TID (q8hr) or placebo
• Start at retigabine 100mg
TID and increase weekly
150mg/day (50mg TID)
Outcome Measures
• Percent change in 28day
total partial-seizure
frequency from baseline to
18-week double blind
period [FDA]
• Responder rate [EMA]
Enrollment
Placebo
 179 randomized
 179 ITT FDA
 164 ITT EMA
 153 completed
treatment
 140 OLE
Retigabine 900mg
• 181 randomized
• 181 ITT FDA
• 158 ITT EMA
• 135 completed
treatment
• 127 OLE
Retigabine 600mg
 179 randomized
 178 ITT FDA
 149 ITT EMA
 121 completed
treatment
 109 OLE
Brodie MJ, et al. Neurol 2010;75:1817-24
Brodie MJ, et al. Neurol 2010;75:1817-24
Brodie MJ, et al. Neurol 2010;75:1817-24
RESTORE 2
• Conclusion
– Addition of either retigabine 600mg/day and
900mg/day demonstrated a significant reduction
in median seizure frequency in patients with
refractory partial onset epilepsy.
– Adding retigabine shows promise in controlling
seizure frequency
Cost Comparison
Drug Price
Retigabine (Potiga®)
50mg
200mg/300mg/400mg
$356.40
$712.80
Felbamate (Felbatol®)
400mg
600mg
$345.10
$395.95
Levetiracetam (Keppra®)
250mg
500mg
750mg
1000mg
$23.99
$29.99
$34.99
$210.99
Tiagabine (Gabitril®)
2mg
4mg
12mg
16mg
$192.01
$185.48
$207.85
$300.26
http://kinray.com and http://epocrates.com
Conclusion & Recommendation
• Don’t add to formulary, more data is needed
to assess efficacy
• Based on other drugs available for this
category with similar pricing there is no need
to add this one to formulary despite its novel
mechanism of action
References
1. Rogers SJ, Cavazos JE. Epilepsy. In: Dipiro JT, Talvert RL, Yee GC, et al, editors. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach.
New York: McGrawHill; 2011. [accessed 2012 Jun 10]. Available from: http://accesspharmacy.com
2. Glauser T, Ben-Menachem E, Burgeois B, Cnaan A, Chadwick D, Guerreiro C, et al. ILAE treatment guidelines: Evidence-based
analysis of antiepileptic drug efficacy and effectiveness as initial monotherapy for epileptic seizures and syndromes. Epilepsia
2006;47:1094-1120.
3. French JA, Kanner AM, Bautista J, Abou-Khalil B, Browne T, Harden CL, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of the new antiepileptic drugs
I: Treatment of new onset epilepsy: Report of the therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee and quality standards
subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society. Neurol 2004;62:1252-60.
4. French JA, Kanner AM, Bautista J, Abou-Khalil B, Browne T, Theodore WH, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of the new antiepileptic
drugs II: Treatment of refractory epilepsy: Report of the therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee and quality
standards subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society. Neurol 2004;62:1261-73.
5. National Institute for Health and Clinical Experience. The epilepsies: The diagnosis and management of the epilepsies in adults
and children in primary and secondary care. NICE Clinical Guideline 137. 2012 Jan [accessed 2012 Jun 10]. Available from:
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG137
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ezogabine (retigabine) in partial epilepsy. Neurol 2011;76:1555-63
10. Brodie MJ, Lerche H, Gil-Nagel A, Elger C, Hall S, Shin P, et al. Efficacy and safety of adjunctive ezogabine (retigabine) in refractory
partial epilepsy. Neurol 2010;75:1817-24
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Partial Onset Seizures and Retigabine Powerpoint (Printable)

  • 1. Refractory Partial Onset Epilepsy: Evaluation of retigabine Therapy Ajay Shukla PharmD Candidate 2013 Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  • 2. Objectives • To explain the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatments for partial onset seizures. • To discuss the medication profile of retigabine including indication, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and monitory parameters. • To review the two pivotal trials used for FDA approval of retigabine and determine its place in current clinical practice.
  • 3. Outline • Partial Onset Seizures – Epidemilogy – Etiology – Pathophysiology – Treatment • Ezogabine [a.k.a. retigabine (Potiga®)] – Pharmacology – Administration – Pharmacokinetics – Misc • RESTORE1 • RESTORE2 • Clinical Recommendation
  • 4. Introduction: Epilepsy  Definition: at least two unprovoked seizures separated by 24 hours  A result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain  Bimodal Distribution  Newborn-young children  Elderly ≥65 years old
  • 5. Etiology • Idiopathic – Unprovoked seizure without a readily identifiable cause with some suspected genetic component • Cryptogenic – Seizure without a readily identifiable cause for partial- onset seizure • Other Causes – Neuronal injury – Sleep changes – Stress – Hormonal changes – Drug induced
  • 6. Pathophysiology • Partial Seizures – Simple – Complex – Secondary Generalized • Complex Seizures – Absense – Myoclonic – Clonic – Tonic – Tonic-Clonic – Atonic – Infantile Spasm
  • 8. General Treatment Approach • Start with monotherapy • Use combination therapy with different mechanisms of action if the primary therapy has not achieved sufficient seizure control • Monitor seizure frequency with a seizure diary and adverse effects of therapy
  • 9. Treatment Guidelines First Line Agents Alternative Therapies ILAE Guidelines2 (2006) Partial Seizures Adults Elderly Carbamazepine Phenytoin Valproic Acid Lamotrigine Gabapentin Gabapentin Lamotrigine Oxcarbazepine Phenobarbital Topiramate Vigabatrin Carbamazepine AAN Guidelines3,4 (2004) Partial Seizures Carbamazepine Valproic Acid Phenobarbital Lamotrigine Gabapentin Oxcarbazepine Topiramate. NICE Guidelines5 (2012) Partial Seizures Carbamazepine Lamotrigine Levetiracetam Oxcarbazepine Valproic Acid
  • 10. Treatment Guidelines First Line Agents Alternative Therapies AAN Guidelines3,4 (2004) Refractory Partial Seizures (adjunctive) Gabapentin Lamotrigine Topiramate Tiagabine Oxcabazepine Levetiracetam Zonisamide NICE Guidelines5 (2012) Refractory Partial Seizures (adjunctive) Carbamazepine Clobazam Gabapentin Lamotrigine Levetiracetam Topiramate Valproic Acid Oxcabazepine Eslicarbazepine Lacosamide Phenobarbital Phenytoin Pregabalin Tiagabine Vigabatrin Zonisamide
  • 11. Ezogabine (Potiga®) [a.k.a Retigabine] • Manufacturer – Valean Pharmaceuticals • How Supplied – 50-mg Tablets: purple, round, film-coated • (NDC 0173-0810-59) [#90] – 200-mg Tablets: yellow, oblong, film-coated tablets • (NDC 0173-0812-59) [#90] – 300-mg Tablets: green, oblong, film-coated tablets • (NDC 0173-0813-59). [#90] – 400-mg Tablets: purple, oblong, film-coated tablets • (NDC 0173-0814-59) [#90]
  • 12. Overview • Indication: – Adjunct treatment for partial onset seizures • Mechanism of Action: – Stabilizing the open KCNQ (Kv7.2-7.5) voltage- gated potassium channels thus enhancing M- current and suppressing neuronal excitability
  • 13. Dosing & Administration • Adult – Initial = 100mg TID (increase weekly ≤150mg/day) – Maintenance = 200-400mg TID (Max: 1200mg/day) • Geriatric – Initial = 50mg TID (increase weekly ≤150mg/day) [Max: 750mg/day] • Renal Impairment – CrCl <50 or ESRD on HD: initial = 50mg TID [Max: 600mg/day] • Hepatic Impairment – Moderate Impairment : 50mg TID [Max: 750mg/day] – Severe Impairment : 50mg TID [Max: 600mg/day]
  • 14. Pharmacokinetics • Absorption – Bioavailability: 60% (PO) • Distribution – Protein Binding: 80% (ezogabine); 45% (NAMR) • Metabolism – Glucuronidation – Acetylation  active metabolite • Excretion – Urine and feces – T½: 7-11hrs; 9.1-14.3 (elderly patients) – Time to peak: 0.5-2hrs (1.25-2.75hrs when administered with high-fat meals)
  • 15. Adverse Effects & Safety • Dizziness and somnolence – (during titration) • Confusion • QT prolongation • Suicidal ideation • Urinary retention • Nausea • Tremor • Pregnancy Category C • Schedule: CV
  • 16. Monitoring Parameters • Seizures • Electrolytes • Bilirubin • AST/ALT • SCr • QT interval • Urinary retention • Mental status
  • 17. RESTORE 1 • Objective – To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retigabine 1200mg/day as adjunctive treatment for refractory partial-onset epilepsy • Design – Multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, ITT trial • Treatment Regimen: • 8 week baseline assessment and screening • 18 week double-blind treatment period
  • 18. RESTORE 1 Inclusion Criteria • Age = 18-75yrs • Refractory partial-onset with or without secondary generalization • ≥4 seizures/28 days over the 8 week assessment period where there was no more than 21days without a seizure Exclusion Criteria • CrCl < 50ml/min • QTc > 430ms (men) • QTc >450ms (women) • Treatment with – Retigabine in a previous study – Felbamate or vigabatrin in the previous 6 months • History of – Pseudoseizures, generalized seizures, clustering, status epilepticus
  • 19. RESTORE 1 Intervention • Randomized 1:1 to either retigabine 400mg TID (~q8hr) or placebo • Start at retigabine 100mg TID and increase weekly 150mg/day (50mg TID) Outcome Measures • Percent change in 28day total partial-seizure frequency from baseline to 18-week double blind period [FDA] • Responder rate [EMA]
  • 20. Enrollment Placebo • 152 randomized • 152 ITT • 137 entered maintenance • 127 completed treatment Retigabine 1200mg/day • 154 randomized • 153 ITT • 119 entered maintenance • 97 completed treatment
  • 21. French JA, et al. Neurol 2011;76:1555-63
  • 22. French JA, et al. Neurol 2011;76:1555-63
  • 23. French JA, et al. Neurol 2011;76:1555-63
  • 24. RESTORE 1 • Conclusion • Retigabine 1200mg/day demonstrated a significant reduction in median seizure frequency in patients with refractory partial onset epilepsy. • While efficacious, high dose retigabine was also met with higher rates of adverse effects. • Retigabine 1200mg/day allowed for an increase in seizure free days amounting to 31.6 days per year
  • 25. RESTORE 2 • Objective – To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retigabine as adjunctive treatment for refractory partial-onset epilepsy • Design – Multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, ITT trial • Treatment Regimen – 8 week baseline assessment and screening – 16 week double-blind treatment period – 4 week transition phase (open-label extension) or discontinue therapy
  • 26. RESTORE 2 Inclusion Criteria • Age = 18-75yrs • Refractory partial-onset with or without secondary generalization • ≥4 seizures/28 days over the 8 week assessment period where there was no more than 21days without a seizure Exclusion Criteria • CrCl < 50ml/min • QTc > 430ms (men) • QTc >450ms (women) • Treatment with – Felbamate or vigabatrin in the previous 6 months • History of – Pseudoseizures, generalized seizures, clustering, status epilepticus
  • 27. RESTORE 2 Intervention • Randomized 1:1:1 to either retigabine 200mg TID (q8hr), retigabine 300mg TID (q8hr) or placebo • Start at retigabine 100mg TID and increase weekly 150mg/day (50mg TID) Outcome Measures • Percent change in 28day total partial-seizure frequency from baseline to 18-week double blind period [FDA] • Responder rate [EMA]
  • 28. Enrollment Placebo  179 randomized  179 ITT FDA  164 ITT EMA  153 completed treatment  140 OLE Retigabine 900mg • 181 randomized • 181 ITT FDA • 158 ITT EMA • 135 completed treatment • 127 OLE Retigabine 600mg  179 randomized  178 ITT FDA  149 ITT EMA  121 completed treatment  109 OLE
  • 29. Brodie MJ, et al. Neurol 2010;75:1817-24
  • 30. Brodie MJ, et al. Neurol 2010;75:1817-24
  • 31. Brodie MJ, et al. Neurol 2010;75:1817-24
  • 32. RESTORE 2 • Conclusion – Addition of either retigabine 600mg/day and 900mg/day demonstrated a significant reduction in median seizure frequency in patients with refractory partial onset epilepsy. – Adding retigabine shows promise in controlling seizure frequency
  • 33. Cost Comparison Drug Price Retigabine (Potiga®) 50mg 200mg/300mg/400mg $356.40 $712.80 Felbamate (Felbatol®) 400mg 600mg $345.10 $395.95 Levetiracetam (Keppra®) 250mg 500mg 750mg 1000mg $23.99 $29.99 $34.99 $210.99 Tiagabine (Gabitril®) 2mg 4mg 12mg 16mg $192.01 $185.48 $207.85 $300.26 http://kinray.com and http://epocrates.com
  • 34. Conclusion & Recommendation • Don’t add to formulary, more data is needed to assess efficacy • Based on other drugs available for this category with similar pricing there is no need to add this one to formulary despite its novel mechanism of action
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