ATZUMI (dihydroergotamine mesylate)

AbsorptionFollowing ATZUMI administration, the mean maximum plasma concentration was 2.1 ng/mL, and the median time from dosing to maximum plasma concentration was approximately 0.5 hours.

DistributionDihydroergotamine is 93% plasma protein bound. The apparent steady-state volume of distribution is approximately 800 liters.

EliminationThe mean apparent half-life of dihydroergotamine following nasal administration of ATZUMI in healthy subjects is approximately 13 hours.

MetabolismFour dihydro...

The efficacy of ATZUMI for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults was based on the relative bioavailability of ATZUMI nasal powder compared to dihydroergotamine mesylate nasal spray . The clinical trials described below were conducted using dihydroergotamine mesylate nasal spray. The efficacy of dihydroergotamine mesylate nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine headaches was evaluated in four randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled studies in the U.S. The patient population for the trials was predominantly female (87%) and Caucasian (95%) with a mean age of...

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Peripheral Ischemia Following Coadministration with Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Other Adverse Cardiac Events, and Fatalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions and Fatalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Other Vasospasm Related Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Pr...

ATZUMI is contraindicated in patients: with concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ] with ischemic heart disease (e.g., angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia) or patients who have clinical symptoms or findings consistent with coronary artery vasospasm, including Prinzmetal's variant angi...

Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Other Cardiac Adverse Reactions, and Fatalities: In patients with risk factors predictive of coronary artery disease, consider first dose administration under medical supervision with electrocardiogram. ( 5.2 ) Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions and Fatalities: Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke have been reported; discontinue ATZUMI if suspected. ( 5.3 ) Other Vasospasm Related Adverse Reactions: ATZUMI may cause vasospasm or elevation...

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Beta Blockers/Nicotine: May potentiate/provoke vasoconstriction. ( 7.3 , 7.5 ) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Weakness, hyperreflexia, and incoordination may occur with coadministration. ( 7.6 ) 7.1 CYP3A4 Inhibitors There have been rare reports of serious adverse events in connection with the coadministration of intravenous administration of dihydroergotamine and str...