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Zileuton


Class: Leukotriene Modifiers
VA Class: RE109
Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O2S
CAS Number: 111406-87-2
Brands: Zyflo

Introduction

Antiasthmatic agent; a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor.1 2


Uses for Zileuton


Asthma


Prevention and long-term symptomatic management of asthma; used as an alternative, but not preferred adjunctive therapy.b 38 45


In patients with mild persistent asthma, low-dose orally inhaled corticosteroids considered first-line agents for long-term control.21 24 28 29 38 39 45 47 Alternative agents, including certain leukotriene modifiers (i.e., montelukast, zafirlukast), may be used4 5 21 24 but are less effective24 than inhaled corticosteroids and are not preferred as initial therapy.38 39 45 47


In patients with moderate persistent asthma, low-dose inhaled corticosteroids with a long-acting inhaled β2-agonist bronchodilator (e.g., salmeterol, formoterol) or monotherapy with medium-dose inhaled corticosteroids preferred for long-term control.24 38 39 45 However, consider use of long-acting inhaled β2-agonists only as additional therapy in patients whose asthma is inadequately controlled with other asthma controller drugs or whose disease severity warrants treatment with 2 maintenance therapies.40 41 42 43 44 49 50 51


Alternative agents, including certain leukotriene modifiers (i.e., montelukast, zafirlukast), can be added to a low dosage of inhaled corticosteroid for treatment of moderate persistent asthma, but these options are less effective.38 39 45 Considerations favoring combination with orally inhaled corticosteroids include intolerance to long-acting β2-adrenergic agonists, marked preference for oral therapy, and demonstration of superior responsiveness to these leukotriene modifiers.38 45


Not recommended for relief of acute bronchospasm; however, may continue therapy during acute asthma exacerbations.1 46 (See Acute Asthma under Cautions.)


Zileuton Dosage and Administration


Administration


Oral Administration


Administer orally in 4 equally divided doses daily without regard to meals.1


Dosage


Pediatric Patients


Asthma

Oral

Children ≥12 years of age: 600 mg 4 times daily.1


Adults


Asthma

Oral

600 mg 4 times daily.1


Prescribing Limits


Pediatric Patients


Asthma

Oral

Children ≥12 years of age: Maximum 2.4 g daily.b


Adults


Asthma

Oral

Maximum 2.4 g daily.b


Special Populations


Hepatic Impairment


No specific dosage recommendations at this time.a Do not use in patients with active liver disease or transaminases ≥3 times the ULN.1 27 (See Contraindications and also Hepatic Effects under Cautions.)


Renal Impairment


Dosage adjustment not required.a b


Geriatric Patients


Dosage adjustment not required.a b


Cautions for Zileuton


Contraindications


Active liver disease or serum aminotransferase concentrations ≥3 times the ULN.1 27 (See Hepatic Effects under Cautions.)


Known hypersensitivity to zileuton or any ingredient in the formulation.1 27


Warnings/Precautions


Warnings


Acute Asthma

Do not use for the relief of acute bronchospasm (including status asthmaticus); zileuton can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma, but it will not provide immediate symptomatic relief.1


Interactions

Possible serious and/or life-threatening events associated with concomitant use with drugs dependent on CYP isoenzymes for metabolism (e.g., theophylline, propranolol, warfarin).1 23 27 30 (See Specific Drugs under Interactions.)


General Precautions


Hepatic Effects

Associated with increases in serum aminotransferase values (e.g., serum ALT);1 27 generally occurs within the first 3 months of therapy.1 27 Possible increased risk for ALT elevations in patients with pre-existing aminotransferase elevations and women ≥65 years of age.27


Perform liver function tests (serum ALT) before initiating therapy, then once a month for 3 months, every 2–3 months for the remainder of the first year, and periodically thereafter.1 27 Discontinue therapy if signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., right upper quadrant pain, nausea, fatigue, lethargy, pruritus, jaundice, “flu-like” symptoms) occur or serum ALT concentrations ≥5 times the ULN; monitor serum ALT concentrations until they return to normal.1 27


Use contraindicated in patients with active liver disease or serum ALT concentrations ≥3 times the ULN.1 27 (See Contraindications under Cautions.) Use with caution in patients who consume large quantities of alcohol, those with mild hepatic impairment (serum ALT <3 times the ULN), and those with history of liver disease.1 27


Neuropsychiatric Effects

Neuropsychiatric events reported with zileuton during postmarketing experience.48 52 53 Data from placebo-controlled trials with leukotriene modifiers indicate that suicidal ideation occurred in 0.01% of 9929 patients treated with montelukast and in none of those receiving other leukotriene modifiers; no completed suicide occurred during therapy with any leukotriene modifier.52 FDA concluded that some neuropsychiatric events reported with zileuton (e.g., sleep disorders, behavior changes) appear consistent with a drug-induced effect.1 46 53


Be alert to the potential for neuropsychiatric events in patients receiving the drug.1 46 53 Instruct patients to contact their clinician if behavior or mood changes occur.1 46 53 Carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of continuing zileuton therapy in patients who develop neuropsychiatric symptoms.1 46 53


Specific Populations


Pregnancy

Category C.b


Lactation

Distributed into milk in rats; not known whether distributed into human milk.b Discontinue nursing or the drug.b


Pediatric Use

Safety and efficacy not established in children <12 years of age.b


Geriatric Use

Pharmacokinetics similar to those in younger adults.1 Possible increased risk for ALT elevations in women ≥65 years of age.27


Hepatic Impairment

Contraindicated in patients with active liver disease or serum ALT concentrations ≥3 times the ULN.27 (See Contraindications under Cautions.) Use with caution in patients with mild hepatic impairment (serum ALT <3 times the ULN) and/or those with history of liver disease.1 27 (See Hepatic Effects under Cautions.)


Renal Impairment

Pharmacokinetics not altered.1


Common Adverse Effects


Dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, pain (unspecified), headache.b


Interactions for Zileuton


Metabolized principally by CYP1A2, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4;b may inhibit CYP1A and CYP3A.1 27 30


Specific Drugs













































Drug



Interaction



Comments



Antihistamines (terfenadine and astemizole [no longer commercially available in the US])



Increased plasma terfenadine concentrations; no substantial changes in QTc interval 34 35


Possible increased plasma astemizole concentrations34 35



Concomitant use not recommended1 34 35 36 37



Calcium channel blockers, dihydropyridine



Possible increased plasma concentrations of dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocking agentsb



Concomitant use not evaluated; appropriate monitoring recommended with concomitant useb



Cisapride (no longer commercially available in the US)



Possible increased plasma cisapride concentrationsb



Concomitant use not evaluated; appropriate monitoring recommended with concomitant useb



Contraceptives, oral (ethinyl estradiol)



Pharmacokinetic interactions unlikelyb



Cyclosporine



Possible increased plasma cyclosporine concentrationsb



Concomitant use not evaluated; appropriate monitoring recommended with concomitant useb



Digoxin



Pharmacokinetic interactions unlikelyb



Naproxen



Pharmacokinetic interactions unlikelyb



Phenytoin



Pharmacokinetic interactions unlikelyb



Prednisone



Pharmacokinetic interactions unlikelyb



Propranolol



Significant increase in plasma propranolol concentrations resulting in increased β-adrenergic blockade 1



Close monitoring recommended; reduce propranolol dosage as necessary1



Sulfasalazine



Pharmacokinetic interactions unlikelyb



Theophylline



Significant increase in plasma theophylline concentrations1 27 30



Reduce theophylline dosage by approximately 50% and monitor plasma theophylline concentrations;1 adjust dosage and/or dosing interval if indicated1 30



Warfarin



Possible increased plasma warfarin concentrations and clinically significant increases in PT1 23



Closely monitor PT; adjust anticoagulant dosage if indicated1 23


Zileuton Pharmacokinetics


Absorption


Bioavailability


Rapidly absorbed following oral administration; however absolute bioavailability is not known.b


Onset


Following oral administration, improvement in asthma symptoms and/or lung function evident within 2–5 hours.1 5 6 8 14 17 19


Food


Food increases peak plasma concentration but does not affect extent of absorption.b


Distribution


Extent


Distributed into milk in rats; not known whether distributed into human milk.b


Plasma Protein Binding


93% (mainly albumin).b


Elimination


Metabolism


Oxidatively metabolized to inactive metabolites principally via CYP1A2, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4.b


Elimination Route


Excreted in urine (94.5%) and in feces (2.2%) as metabolites and unchanged drug.b


Half-life


Terminal half-life averages 2.5 hours.b


Stability


Storage


Oral


Tablets

20–25°C; protect from light.b


ActionsActions



  • Inhibits 5-lipoxygenase, the first dedicated enzyme active in the conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes;3 4 12 19 results in inhibition of leukotriene B4 (LTB4), and the cysteinyl leukotrienes C4 (LTC4), D4 (LTD4), and E4 (LTE4).1 13 15 18 19 22




  • May reduce airway symptoms, decrease bronchial smooth muscle tone, and improve asthma control.3 4 6 8 14 17 May also reduce markers of airway inflammation (e.g., eosinophils, mast cells, activated lymphocytes, macrophages, cytokines) in airway tissue or airway secretions and reduce the intensity of airway hyperresponsiveness.21 31 32 33




  • Does not inhibit either the acute bronchoconstrictor response (immediate/early asthmatic response [IAR, EAR]) or the delayed inflammatory response (late asthmatic response [LAR]) to inhaled antigen and irritants.3 4 7 10 11 12 13 15 18 22




  • Does not appear to produce appreciable bronchodilation in healthy individuals.14



Advice to Patients



  • Importance of taking zileuton at regular intervals, when asymptomatic as well as during periods of worsening asthma.b




  • Importance of contacting clinician if asthma is not well controlled; seek medical attention if short-acting, inhaled β2-adrenergic bronchodilators are needed more often than usual or if more than the maximum number of inhalations for a 24-hour period are needed.1




  • Importance of not using zileuton for the relief of bronchospasm.b Patients should be provided with and instructed in the use of a short-acting, inhaled β2-adrenergic bronchodilator as supplemental therapy for acute asthma symptoms.b




  • Importance of not discontinuing or reducing the dosage of other antiasthmatic agents unless instructed to do so by the clinician.b




  • Risk of liver toxicity; importance of immediately informing clinician if right upper quadrant pain, nausea, fatigue, lethargy, pruritus, jaundice, or “flu-like” symptoms occur.b




  • Importance of informing clinicians if behavior or mood changes occur.1 46 53




  • Importance of women informing their clinician if they are or plan to become pregnant or plan to breast-feed.b




  • Importance of informing clinicians of existing or contemplated concomitant therapy, including prescription and OTC drugs, and alcohol consumption.b




  • Importance of informing patients of other important precautionary information.b (See Cautions.)



Preparations


Excipients in commercially available drug preparations may have clinically important effects in some individuals; consult specific product labeling for details.


















Zileuton

Routes



Dosage Forms



Strengths



Brand Names



Manufacturer



Oral



Tablets, film-coated



600 mg



Zyflo (scored)



Cornerstone Therapeutics



Tablets, film-coated, extended-release



600 mg



Zyflo CR



Cornerstone Therapeutics


Comparative Pricing


This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. This pricing information was updated 03/2011. Actual costs to patients will vary depending on the use of specific retail or mail-order locations and health insurance copays.


Zyflo CR 600MG 12-hr Tablets (CORNERSTONE BIOPHARMA): 120/$609.98 or 360/$1797.98



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