制造商: 局部外用凝胶Fortesta获准用于治疗性腺机能减退症 Fortesta是一种无色无味的透明凝胶,使用方法是用一个手指轻轻地将其涂抹在大腿的前内侧。凝胶被装在一个计量泵内,每次完全按压计量泵即流出正确剂量的凝胶。 一项以患有性腺机能减退症的男性为受试者、历时90天、多中心、开放性、非比较性的重要Ⅲ期临床试验的结果显示,在使用Fortesta凝胶的患者中,有78%在第90天时平均血清总睾酮浓度恢复到正常范围。该试验报告的最常见不良反应是用药部位的反应。 FORTESTA Manufacturer:Endo Pharmaceuticals Pharmacological Class:Androgen. Active Ingredient(s):Testosterone 10mg/0.5g actuation; metered-dose pump; topical gel. Indication(s):Primary hypogonadism. Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Pharmacology:Fortesta is a topical gel formulation of the androgen, testosterone, indicated as replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of the endogenous hormone. When applied correctly, it provides a continuous delivery of testosterone for 24 hours. Daily dosing supplies a physiologic amount of testosterone, producing serum concentrations that approximate those levels seen in healthy men. Primary hypogonadism, or testicular failure, associated with conditions such as cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion, orchiectomy, chemotherapy, or heavy metal toxicity, as well as idiopathic gonadotropin or luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone deficiency and pituitary-hypothalamic injury can be treated with testosterone replacement. Clinical Trials:A multicenter, open-label, noncomparative 90-day trial was conducted involving 149 hypogonadal males between 18 and 75 years of age. A starting dose of 40mg/day was used which was subsequently adjusted to between 10mg/day and 70mg/day based on serum testosterone levels obtained 2 hours after application on Days 14, 35, and 60. The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients with average serum concentrations within the normal range (≥300ng/dL to ≤1140ng/dL) on Day 90. In patients treated with the study drug, 77.5% had average serum concentrations within the normal range on Day 90. The secondary endpoint was the percentage of patients with maximum serum concentrations above three predetermined limits. On Day 90, 5.4% of patients had maximum serum concentrations greater than 1500ng/dL, and 1.6% of patients had maximum serum concentrations between 1800ng/dL and 2499ng/dL. Mean serum levels were observed to remain above the lower limit of normal for the 24-hour dosing interval. Legal Classification:CIII Adults:Advise patients to strictly adhere to recommended instructions. ≥18yrs: Apply to clean, dry, intact skin on front and inner thighs only. Initially 40mg (4 pump actuations) once daily in the AM. Adjust based on serum testosterone levels (see literature); min: 10mg/day, max: 70mg/day. Wash hands after application; do not wash site for 2 hours after application; cover site with clothing. Prime pump before 1st use. Not interchangeable with other testosterone products. Children:<18yrs: not recommended. Contraindication(s):Known or suspected prostate or breast cancer. Pregnancy (Cat.X). Nursing mothers. Warnings/Precautions:Secondary exposure to testosterone; promptly discontinue if signs of virilization in children and women occurs until cause is identified. Children and women must avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application sites. Evaluate for prostate cancer before starting therapy. Monitor for worsening BPH. Pre-existing cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease. Periodically monitor serum testosterone, PSA, hemoglobin, hematocrit, liver function, lipid profile, PT/INR. Monitor serum calcium if risk of hypercalcemia. Product is flammable. Interaction(s):Antidiabetic drugs may need adjustment. ACTH, corticosteroids: increased fluid retention. Adverse Reaction(s):Application site reactions, androgenic effects, fluid retention, azoospermia, gynecomastia, sleep apnea, abnormal dreams. How Supplied:Pump (120 actuations)—1, 2, 3 |