Endo Announces Publication of XIAFLEX® (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) Data Analysis in Peer-Reviewed Urology®

June 5, 2023 |

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Endo International plc (OTC: ENDPQ) announced today that post-hoc data from two Phase 3 studies of XIAFLEX ® (collagenase clostridium histolyticum, or CCH, injection 0.9 mg) in treating men with Peyronie’s disease (PD) were published by peer-reviewed journal Urology ®.

DUBLIN, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Endo International plc (OTC: ENDPQ) announced today that post-hoc data from two Phase 3 studies of XIAFLEX^® (collagenase clostridium histolyticum, or CCH, injection 0.9 mg) in treating men with Peyronie’s disease (PD) were published by peer-reviewed journal Urology^®. Read the article here.

“The data analysis points to the importance of patient adherence to treatment protocol for efficacy and positive therapeutic outcomes when treating PD with XIAFLEX^®,” said Dr. Matthew J. Ziegelmann, urologist and lead author.

“Incremental Treatment Response by Cycle With Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum for Peyronie’s Disease: A Pooled Analysis of Two Phase 3 Trials” was submitted by authors Matthew Ziegelmann, M.D.; Yiqun Hu, M.D., Ph.D.; Qinfang Xiang, Ph.D.; Genzhou Liu, Ph.D.; Michael P. McLane, Ph.D.; and Landon Trost, M.D.

About the Data
A post-hoc analysis of pooled data from two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trials was conducted to evaluate incremental changes in penile curvature over the course of CCH treatment in men with PD. The analysis included men who received at least one and up to four injections of study medication.^1,2

Changes from baseline and from the previous penile curvature measurement were calculated after each of the four treatment cycles (weeks 6, 12, 18 and 24).¹ CCH injections were administered in up to four treatment cycles at 6-week intervals; each cycle included two injections 1-3 days apart. For all patients, treatment included penile plaque modeling.^1,2

Data support that incremental reductions in penile curvature were obtained from each of the four CCH treatment cycles administered to men with PD. Even among men who were initially considered non-responders after the first two cycles of injections, results suggested incremental benefits with performing a full series of four CCH cycles.¹

About Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a condition in which a buildup of fibrous scar tissue causes a curvature deformity of the penis. This curvature can be painful during arousal and intimacy.³ It is estimated that PD can affect as many as 1 in 10 men in the U.S.,⁴ but diagnosis rates remain low because men with PD may be too uncomfortable to speak up and get help.⁵

About XIAFLEX^®
INDICATION
XIAFLEX^® is indicated for the treatment of adult men with Peyronie’s disease with a palpable plaque and curvature deformity of at least 30 degrees at the start of therapy.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR XIAFLEX

WARNING: CORPORAL RUPTURE (PENILE FRACTURE) OR OTHER SERIOUS PENILE INJURY IN THE TREATMENT OF PEYRONIE’S DISEASE

Corporal rupture (penile fracture) was reported as an adverse reaction in 5 of 1044 (0.5%) XIAFLEX-treated patients in clinical studies. In other XIAFLEX-treated patients (9 of 1044; 0.9%), a combination of penile ecchymoses or hematoma, sudden penile detumescence, and/or a penile “popping” sound or sensation was reported, and in these cases, a diagnosis of corporal rupture cannot be excluded. Severe penile hematoma was also reported as an adverse reaction in 39 of 1044 (3.7%) XIAFLEX-treated patients.

Signs or symptoms that may reflect serious penile injury should be promptly evaluated to assess for corporal rupture or severe penile hematoma which may require surgical intervention.

Because of the risks of corporal rupture or other serious penile injury, XIAFLEX is available for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the XIAFLEX REMS Program.

Contraindications: XIAFLEX is contraindicated in the treatment of Peyronie’s plaques that involve the penile urethra due to potential risk to this structure and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to XIAFLEX or to collagenase used in any other therapeutic application or application method
Corporal Rupture or Other Serious Injury to the Penis: Injection of XIAFLEX into collagen-containing structures such as the corpora cavernosa of the penis may result in damage to those structures and possible injury such as corporal rupture (penile fracture). Therefore, XIAFLEX should be injected only into the Peyronie’s plaque and care should be taken to avoid injecting into the urethra, nerves, blood vessels, corpora cavernosa or other collagen-containing structures of the penis. Cases of localized skin and soft tissue necrosis occurring as sequelae of penile hematoma, some requiring surgical intervention, have been reported post-marketing
Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis: In the double-blind, placebo-controlled portions of the clinical trials in Peyronie’s disease, a greater proportion of XIAFLEX-treated patients (4%) compared to placebo-treated patients (1%) had localized pruritus after up to 4 treatment cycles (involving up to 8 XIAFLEX injection procedures). The incidence of XIAFLEX- associated pruritus was similar after each injection regardless of the number of injections administered
- Because XIAFLEX contains foreign proteins, severe allergic reactions to XIAFLEX can occur. Anaphylaxis was reported in a post-marketing clinical trial in one patient who had previous exposure to XIAFLEX for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Healthcare providers should be prepared to address severe allergic reactions following XIAFLEX injections. The safety of more than one treatment course of XIAFLEX is not known
Risk of Bleeding in Patients with Abnormal Coagulation: In the XIAFLEX controlled trials in Peyronie’s disease, 65.5% of XIAFLEX-treated patients developed penile hematoma, and 14.5% developed penile ecchymosis. Patients with abnormal coagulation (except for patients taking low-dose aspirin, eg, up to 150 mg per day) were excluded from participating in these studies. Therefore, the efficacy and safety of XIAFLEX in patients receiving anticoagulant medications (other than low-dose aspirin, eg, up to 150 mg per day) within 7 days prior to XIAFLEX administration is not known. In addition, it is recommended to avoid use of XIAFLEX in patients with coagulation disorders, including patients receiving concomitant anticoagulants (except for low-dose aspirin)
Acute Post-Injection Back Pain Reactions: Post approval reports of acute lower back pain reactions, sometimes accompanied by radiation to the lower extremities, chest and arms, muscle spasms, chest pain, paresthesias, headache, and dyspnea, have been received by patients treated with XIAFLEX for Peyronie’s disease. These events can be mild to severe in intensity. The events typically lasted for 15 minutes and typically did not require intervention. Administer the smallest number of treatment cycles necessary to treat the patient’s curvature deformity

Adverse Reactions
Clinical trials

In the XIAFLEX clinical trials for Peyronie’s disease, the most frequently reported adverse drug reactions (≥25%) and at an incidence greater than placebo included: penile hematoma, penile swelling, and penile pain.

Post-marketing experience

Acute post-injection lower back pain reactions have occurred in close temporal proximity to XIAFLEX treatments
Cases of localized skin and soft tissue necrosis events as sequelae of penile hematoma, some of which required surgical intervention
Syncope and presyncope have been reported in men treated with XIAFLEX for Peyronie’s disease. Most, but not all cases occurred in the immediate treatment period or within 1-2 days following injection. Bodily injuries associated with the syncopal events have been reported

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About Endo
Endo (OTC: ENDPQ) is a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to helping everyone we serve live their best life through the delivery of quality, life-enhancing therapies. Our decades of proven success come from passionate team members around the globe collaborating to bring treatments forward. Together, we boldly transform insights into treatments benefiting those who need them, when they need them. Learn more at www.endo.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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