Neurelis, Inc., announced today that it is presenting five posters at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting being held virtually from April 17 through April 22.
| SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurelis, Inc announced today that it is presenting five posters at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting being held virtually from April 17 through April 22.
Enrique Carrazana, M.D., Neurelis Chief Medical Officer, said the clinical study of VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray), which covers 4,390 seizure events, continues to demonstrate its safety, effectiveness and tolerability. VALTOCO was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2020 for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient’s usual seizure pattern in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. In granting VALTOCO Orphan Drug Exclusivity, the FDA recognized VALTOCO’s intranasal route of administration as clinically superior to the previously approved standard of care treatment (DIASTAT®, a rectal gel formulation of diazepam). Adrian L. Rabinowicz, M.D., Senior Vice President of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, commented, “Seizure clusters can have a dramatic impact on a patient and caregiver’s life. These data presented at AAN show that VALTOCO can help patients feel more confident about resuming their normal activity outside the home without concerns over privacy and ease-of-use they may have experienced in the past with rectally administered medication. In addition, the data shows that patients reported feeling like their usual self within two hours after VALTOCO administration. To be able to continue on with your day is very meaningful for patients with seizure clusters.” The details for the poster presentations are as follows and are available online to review here; posters can be searched by name. Abstract: Safety Profile of Valtoco® (diazepam nasal spray) in Patients With Epilepsy: Final Results From a Phase 3, Open-Label, 12-Month Repeat Dose Safety Study Abstract: Time to Second Doses in Emergency Seizure Patients Treated With Valtoco® (diazepam nasal spray) Across 24 Hours: Subgroup Results From a Completed Phase 3, Open-label, Repeat Dose Safety Study Abstract: Exploring the Impact of Need for a Second Dose of Rescue Therapy for Seizure Episodes on Healthcare Utilization Abstract: Evaluation of Diazepam Nasal Spray in Patients with Epilepsy Concomitantly Using Maintenance Benzodiazepines: Interim Analysis from a Phase 3, Long-term, Open-label Safety Study Abstract: Examining the Patient Experience With Diazepam Nasal Spray for Seizure Clusters: Patient-reported Results From an Exit Survey of a Phase 3, Open-label, Repeat Dose Safety Study Dr. Rabinowicz said the latest scientific information on VALTOCO can be viewed at http://www.neurelismedicalaffairs.com. About VALTOCO VALTOCO is a proprietary formulation of diazepam, incorporating the science of Intravail®. Intravail transmucosal absorption enhancement technology enables the noninvasive delivery of a broad range of protein, peptide and small-molecule drugs. In its approval of VALTOCO, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also granted Neurelis Orphan Drug Exclusivity and recognized VALTOCO’s intranasal route of administration as a clinically superior contribution to patient care over the previously approved standard-of-care treatment (a rectal gel formulation of diazepam). In a long-term, open-label, repeat-dose clinical trial, the safety of VALTOCO was evaluated, and more than 4,000 seizures were treated. The clinical trial included adult and pediatric patients aged 6 and older. VALTOCO was generally safe and well-tolerated during clinical studies. The most common adverse reactions for diazepam (at least 4%) were somnolence, headache and nasal discomfort. For more information on VALTOCO, please visit www.valtoco.com. About Neurelis Neurelis, Inc., is an innovation-driven neuroscience company providing a highly differentiated approach to target unmet medical needs. Neurelis is focused on the development and commercialization of product candidates for epilepsy and the broader central nervous system (CNS) market. On January 10, 2020, the FDA approved Neurelis’ VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (ie, seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from an individual’s usual seizure pattern in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. In addition to VALTOCO, the company is developing NRL-2 for intermittent use to control acute panic attacks, NRL-3 as a noninvasive acute therapy to stop seizures that have progressed to status epilepticus, and NRL-4 as a noninvasive rescue therapy to address the escalation of acute agitation symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar 1 mania in adults. For more information on Neurelis, please visit www.neurelis.com. Important Safety Information about VALTOCO: Indication VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) is indicated for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (ie, seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient’s usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 6 years of age and older. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS
Contraindications: VALTOCO is contraindicated in patients with:
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression Benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, may produce CNS depression. Caution patients against engaging in hazardous activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or riding a bicycle, until the effects of the drug, such as drowsiness, have subsided, and as their medical condition permits. The potential for a synergistic CNS-depressant effect when VALTOCO is used with alcohol or other CNS depressants must be considered, and appropriate recommendations made to the patient and/or care partner. Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including VALTOCO, increase the risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. Patients treated with any AED for any indication should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or unusual changes in mood or behavior. Glaucoma Benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, can increase intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. VALTOCO may only be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma only if they are receiving appropriate therapy. VALTOCO is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions in Infants due to Benzyl Alcohol Preservative VALTOCO is not approved for use in neonates or infants. Serious and fatal adverse reactions, including “gasping syndrome”, can occur in neonates and low-birth-weight infants treated with benzyl alcohol-preserved drugs, including VALTOCO. The “gasping syndrome” is characterized by central nervous system depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. The minimum amount of benzyl alcohol at which serious adverse reactions may occur is not known. Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions (at least 4%) were somnolence, headache, and nasal discomfort. Diazepam, the active ingredient in VALTOCO, is a Schedule IV controlled substance. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Neurelis, Inc. at 1-866-696-3873 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (www.fda.gov/medwatch). Please read full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, for additional important safety information. For More Information:
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