VEOZAH is the first and only neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist that blocks NKB from binding on KNDy neurons to help reduce heat signals that trigger VMS.1,3
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VEOZAH demonstrated statistically significant reductions from baseline in the frequency and severity of moderate to severe VMS over 24 hours compared to placebo, at weeks 4 and 12.1*
The efficacy of VEOZAH was studied in 1022 women who received 1 of 2 doses of VEOZAH (including 45 mg) in two 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind Phase 3 studies. In each of these 2 trials, after the first 12 weeks, women on placebo were rerandomized to VEOZAH for a 40-week extension to evaluate safety for up to 52 weeks total exposure.1
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‡ The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) supports the use of and recommends several nonhormonal therapies for the treatment of VMS, including VEOZAH (fezolinetant), and maintains that hormone therapy (HT) is the most effective treatment for VMS, but not all women are candidates for HT due to contraindications or personal preference.3
‡ The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) supports the use of and recommends several nonhormonal therapies for the treatment of VMS, including VEOZAH (fezolinetant), and maintains that hormone therapy (HT) is the most effective treatment for VMS, but not all women are candidates for HT due to contraindications or personal preference.3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
VEOZAH is contraindicated in women with any of the following:
VEOZAH® (fezolinetant) is a neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.
VEOZAH is contraindicated in women with any of the following:
VEOZAH® (fezolinetant) is a neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.
Hepatic Transaminase Elevation
Elevations in serum transaminase [alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)] levels > 3x the upper limit of normal (ULN) occurred in 2.3% of women receiving VEOZAH and 0.9% of women receiving placebo in three clinical trials. No serum elevations in total bilirubin (> 2x ULN) occurred. Women with ALT or AST elevations were generally asymptomatic. Transaminase levels returned to pretreatment levels (or close to these) without sequelae with dose continuation, and upon dose interruption, or discontinuation. Women with cirrhosis were not studied.
Perform baseline bloodwork to evaluate for hepatic function and injury prior to VEOZAH initiation. Do not start VEOZAH if concentration of ALT or AST is ≥ 2x ULN or if the total bilirubin is elevated (e.g., ≥ 2x ULN) for the evaluating laboratory. If baseline hepatic transaminase evaluation is < 2x ULN and the total bilirubin is normal, VEOZAH can be started. Perform follow-up evaluations of hepatic transaminase concentration at 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months after initiation of therapy and when symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes) suggest liver injury.
The most common adverse reactions with VEOZAH ≥ 2% and > placebo (VEOZAH % vs. placebo %) are: abdominal pain (4.3% vs. 2.1%), diarrhea (3.9% vs. 2.6%), insomnia (3.9% vs. 1.8%), back pain (3.0% vs. 2.1%), hot flush (2.5% vs. 1.6%), and hepatic transaminase elevation (2.3% vs. 0.8%).
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REFERENCES: 1. VEOZAH [package insert]. Northbrook, IL: Astellas Pharma US, Inc. 2. Thurston RC. Vasomotor symptoms. In: Crandall CJ, Bachman GA, Faubion SS, et al., eds. Menopause Practice: A Clinician’s Guide. 6th ed. Pepper Pike, OH: The North American Menopause Society, 2019:43-55. 3. The North American Menopause Society. The 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement of the North American Menopause Society. Menopause 2023;30(6):573-90.