Endo Completes Acquisition of Rights to Natesto™ Testosterone Nasal Gel
- FDA-approved product further expands Endo's Branded Pharmaceutical Men's Health portfolio
- Commercial launch planned for Q1 2015
DUBLIN, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) (TSX: ENL), announced today the completion of the acquisition of rights to Natesto™ (testosterone nasal gel), the first and only testosterone nasal gel for replacement therapy in adult males diagnosed with hypogonadism, from Trimel BioPharma SRL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX: TRL) for $25 million including additional payments upon the achievement of certain regulatory and sales milestones.
Endo will collaborate with Trimel on all regulatory and clinical development activities regarding Natesto™, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May of 2014. Endo intends to launch the product, through its Endo Pharmaceuticals subsidiary, in the first quarter of 2015.
About Natesto™ (testosterone) Nasal Gel
Indications and Usage
Natesto™ is an androgen indicated for replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone including:
- Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired)
- Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired)
Limitations of Use
- Safety and efficacy of Natesto™ in males less than 18 years old have not been established
Dosage
Natesto™ for intranasal use is available as a metered-dose pump. One pump actuation delivers 5.5 mg of testosterone. The recommended dose of Natesto™ is 11 mg of testosterone (two pump actuations, one per nostril), applied intranasally three times daily for a total daily dose of 33 mg.
Contraindications
- Men with carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected prostate cancer
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women. Testosterone may cause fetal harm
Warnings and Precautions
- Nasal adverse reactions: nasal signs and symptoms should be monitored. Natesto™ is not recommended for use in patients with chronic nasal conditions or alterations in nasal anatomy
- Monitor patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) have been reported in patients using testosterone products. Evaluate patients with signs or symptoms consistent with DVT or PE
- Women and children should not use Natesto™
- Exogenous administration of androgens may lead to azoospermia
- Edema with or without congestive heart failure (CHF) may be a complication in patients with preexisting cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease
- Sleep apnea may occur in those with risk factors
- Monitor serum testosterone, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), hemoglobin, hematocrit, liver function tests, and lipid concentrations periodically
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (incidence >/=3%) to Natesto™ observed in clinical trials were an increase in prostate specific antigen (PSA), headache, rhinorrhea, epistaxis, nasal discomfort, nasopharyngitis, bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis and nasal scab.
About Endo International plc
Endo International plc is a global specialty healthcare company focused on improving patients' lives while creating shareholder value. Endo develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes quality branded pharmaceutical, generic pharmaceutical, over the counter medications and medical device products through its operating companies. Endo has global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U.S. headquarters in Malvern, PA. Learn more at www.endo.com.
About Trimel
Trimel is a specialty pharmaceutical company involved in the sale, distribution, and development of products with a focus in men's health, women's health, and respiratory medicine. NATESTO™, a product utilizing Trimel's licensed nasal gel technology, has been approved for sale in the United States by the FDA and is licensed to an affiliate of Endo International plc for commercialization. For more information, please visit www.trimelpharmaceuticals.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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