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Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting March 24, 2005March 24, 2005
Rx Topical Corticosteroids and Rx Topical Corticosteroids and Testing for Adrenal Testing for Adrenal
SuppressionSuppression
Rx Topical Corticosteroids and Rx Topical Corticosteroids and Testing for Adrenal Testing for Adrenal
SuppressionSuppression
Markham C. Luke, M.D., Ph.D.Lead Medical Officer, FDA
Division of Dermatologic and Dental Drug Products
Markham C. Luke, M.D., Ph.D.Lead Medical Officer, FDA
Division of Dermatologic and Dental Drug Products
2Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting March 24, 2005March 24, 2005
1) Rx Topical Corticosteroids: Systemic Effects
2) HPA axis testinga) Tests availableb) Cosyntropin stimulation testing
3) Current testing recommendations4) How precise an estimate of adrenal
suppression potential is needed for OTC?
1) Rx Topical Corticosteroids: Systemic Effects
2) HPA axis testinga) Tests availableb) Cosyntropin stimulation testing
3) Current testing recommendations4) How precise an estimate of adrenal
suppression potential is needed for OTC?
Outline of TalkOutline of TalkOutline of TalkOutline of Talk
Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting March 24, 2005March 24, 2005
Rx Corticosteroids: Systemic Rx Corticosteroids: Systemic EffectsEffects
Rx Corticosteroids: Systemic Rx Corticosteroids: Systemic EffectsEffects
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• Sodium Retention (mineralocorticoid effect)
• Glucose Tolerance• Growth Suppression
– Long term studies are difficult• Change in Dose and Potency
• Osteoporosis
• HPA Axis Suppression
• Sodium Retention (mineralocorticoid effect)
• Glucose Tolerance• Growth Suppression
– Long term studies are difficult• Change in Dose and Potency
• Osteoporosis
• HPA Axis Suppression
Systemic EffectsSystemic EffectsSystemic EffectsSystemic Effects
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Relative PotencyRelative PotencyRelative PotencyRelative Potency
Glucocorticoid Mineralocorticoid
Cortisol 1.0 1.0
Cortisone 0.8 0.8
Prednisone 4 <0.1
Triamcinolone 5 <0.1
Betamethasone 25 0
Dexamethasone 25 0
Aldosterone 0.25 500
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What is the Hypothalamic, What is the Hypothalamic, Pituitary, Adrenal (HPA) axis?Pituitary, Adrenal (HPA) axis?
What is the Hypothalamic, What is the Hypothalamic, Pituitary, Adrenal (HPA) axis?Pituitary, Adrenal (HPA) axis?
CRH = Corticotropin Releasing
AVP = Arginine Vasopressin
ACTH = Adrenocorticotropin
F = Cortisol
Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting March 24, 2005March 24, 2005
HPA Axis TestingHPA Axis TestingHPA Axis TestingHPA Axis Testing
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• Basal testing– Basal plasma and 24 hour urine cortisol
• Dynamic testing– Adrenal response to stress
• Basal testing– Basal plasma and 24 hour urine cortisol
• Dynamic testing– Adrenal response to stress
Basal vs. Dynamic TestingBasal vs. Dynamic TestingBasal vs. Dynamic TestingBasal vs. Dynamic Testing
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Dynamic Tests of HPA Axis Dynamic Tests of HPA Axis FunctionFunction
Dynamic Tests of HPA Axis Dynamic Tests of HPA Axis FunctionFunction
• Insulin Tolerance TestCauses hypoglycemia - a potent stress stimulus for
the adrenal glands.Need very close subject monitoringUndue risk to the subject
• Cosyntropin (ACTH1-24) Test• Higher (as labeled) Dose• Lower Dose
• Corticotropin Releasing Hormone Test (CRH)Experimental
• Insulin Tolerance TestCauses hypoglycemia - a potent stress stimulus for
the adrenal glands.Need very close subject monitoringUndue risk to the subject
• Cosyntropin (ACTH1-24) Test• Higher (as labeled) Dose• Lower Dose
• Corticotropin Releasing Hormone Test (CRH)Experimental
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Higher Dose Cosyntropin TestHigher Dose Cosyntropin TestHigher Dose Cosyntropin TestHigher Dose Cosyntropin Test
• Most commonly used test to evaluate for adrenal Most commonly used test to evaluate for adrenal suppressionsuppression
• Procedure:Procedure:– Administer supraphysiologic dose (currently
labeled) of cosyntropin, IV or IM:• 125 μg if less than 3 years• 250 μg if 3 years or older
– Measure serum or plasma cortisol concentrations before and 30 minutes after cosyntropin administration
• Most commonly used test to evaluate for adrenal Most commonly used test to evaluate for adrenal suppressionsuppression
• Procedure:Procedure:– Administer supraphysiologic dose (currently
labeled) of cosyntropin, IV or IM:• 125 μg if less than 3 years• 250 μg if 3 years or older
– Measure serum or plasma cortisol concentrations before and 30 minutes after cosyntropin administration
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Higher Dose Cosyntropin TestHigher Dose Cosyntropin TestHigher Dose Cosyntropin TestHigher Dose Cosyntropin Test
• Advantages - simple, fast and relatively Advantages - simple, fast and relatively inexpensiveinexpensive– Outpatient– Approximately 30 minutes
• Limitations:– Not the most sensitive test
• A physiologic “hammer”
• Advantages - simple, fast and relatively Advantages - simple, fast and relatively inexpensiveinexpensive– Outpatient– Approximately 30 minutes
• Limitations:– Not the most sensitive test
• A physiologic “hammer”
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Higher Dose Cosyntropin Test CriteriaHigher Dose Cosyntropin Test CriteriaHigher Dose Cosyntropin Test CriteriaHigher Dose Cosyntropin Test Criteria
• Criteria for normal response in Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) label (30 minute test):– Control basal cortisol level > 5 μg/dL– 30 minute level at least 7 μg/dL above basal
(incremental cortisol rise)– 30 minute level should exceed 18 μg/dL
• Basal cortisol levels vary through the day• Higher basal level Lower incremental cortisol
rise• Normal response is peak cortisol level >18 μg/dL at
30 minutes
• Criteria for normal response in Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) label (30 minute test):– Control basal cortisol level > 5 μg/dL– 30 minute level at least 7 μg/dL above basal
(incremental cortisol rise)– 30 minute level should exceed 18 μg/dL
• Basal cortisol levels vary through the day• Higher basal level Lower incremental cortisol
rise• Normal response is peak cortisol level >18 μg/dL at
30 minutes
Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting Joint NDAC/DODAC Advisory Committee Meeting March 24, 2005March 24, 2005
Current Testing Current Testing RecommendationsRecommendations
Current Testing Current Testing RecommendationsRecommendations
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Current RecommendationsCurrent RecommendationsCurrent RecommendationsCurrent Recommendations
• October 29, 2003 Advisory Committee Higher dose cosyntropin test is a
sufficient determination of HPA axis function with regard to Rx topical corticosteroids.
>18 μg/dL (500 nanomoles/L) post-stimulation cortisol level at 30 minutes = Not suppressed
Follow-up for reversibility
• October 29, 2003 Advisory Committee Higher dose cosyntropin test is a
sufficient determination of HPA axis function with regard to Rx topical corticosteroids.
>18 μg/dL (500 nanomoles/L) post-stimulation cortisol level at 30 minutes = Not suppressed
Follow-up for reversibility
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Sequential vs. Concurrent Sequential vs. Concurrent Pediatric TestingPediatric Testing
Sequential vs. Concurrent Sequential vs. Concurrent Pediatric TestingPediatric Testing
• Sequential testing – older patients first• Concurrent testing – if safety can be
assured
• Sequential testing – older patients first• Concurrent testing – if safety can be
assured
Pediatric Cohorts:< 18 to 12 years old< 12 to 6 years old< 6 to 2 years old< 2 years to 3 months old
Pediatric Cohorts:< 18 to 12 years old< 12 to 6 years old< 6 to 2 years old< 2 years to 3 months old
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• Sixty minute cortisol not recommended
• Testing less than 4 weeks apart not recommended
• Monitor local cutaneous adverse events
• Percent of patients suppressed (not mean cortisol levels) – Mean levels may mask the individual patients
• Sixty minute cortisol not recommended
• Testing less than 4 weeks apart not recommended
• Monitor local cutaneous adverse events
• Percent of patients suppressed (not mean cortisol levels) – Mean levels may mask the individual patients
More Current RecommendationsMore Current RecommendationsMore Current RecommendationsMore Current Recommendations
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• For study entry:
– No adrenal suppression
– Maximally involved diseased skin • Atopic dermatitis – At least 30% body
surface area • Psoriasis – At least 25% body surface area
involvement
• For study entry:
– No adrenal suppression
– Maximally involved diseased skin • Atopic dermatitis – At least 30% body
surface area • Psoriasis – At least 25% body surface area
involvement
Cosyntropin Test Study Entry Cosyntropin Test Study Entry CriteriaCriteria
Cosyntropin Test Study Entry Cosyntropin Test Study Entry CriteriaCriteria
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Precision of Testing Needed for Precision of Testing Needed for OTC?OTC?
Precision of Testing Needed for Precision of Testing Needed for OTC?OTC?
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• For topical corticosteroid drugs to be used in an OTC setting, how acceptable is HPA axis suppression?
• How many subjects need to be evaluated to rule out corticosteroid induced adrenal suppression for an OTC product?
• For topical corticosteroid drugs to be used in an OTC setting, how acceptable is HPA axis suppression?
• How many subjects need to be evaluated to rule out corticosteroid induced adrenal suppression for an OTC product?
OTC Topical Corticosteroid OTC Topical Corticosteroid ProductsProducts
OTC Topical Corticosteroid OTC Topical Corticosteroid ProductsProducts
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• Of 30 subjects treated with topical corticosteroids for 4 weeks, zero had a cosyntropin stimulation test indicative of adrenal suppression (i.e., the rate was 0/30).
• With what risk, if any, of adrenal suppression induced by topical corticosteroids might these results be compatible?
• Of 30 subjects treated with topical corticosteroids for 4 weeks, zero had a cosyntropin stimulation test indicative of adrenal suppression (i.e., the rate was 0/30).
• With what risk, if any, of adrenal suppression induced by topical corticosteroids might these results be compatible?
A Risk ExerciseA Risk ExerciseA Risk ExerciseA Risk Exercise
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• Zero (0) out of 30 subjects rules out, with 95% confidence, a greater than 10% chance for adrenal suppression to occur in the global population.
• The sample size determines the extent we can rule out adrenal suppression in the global population with zero subjects suppressed.
• Zero (0) out of 30 subjects rules out, with 95% confidence, a greater than 10% chance for adrenal suppression to occur in the global population.
• The sample size determines the extent we can rule out adrenal suppression in the global population with zero subjects suppressed.
Answer to Risk ExerciseAnswer to Risk ExerciseAnswer to Risk ExerciseAnswer to Risk Exercise
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Sample Size Effect on Upper CISample Size Effect on Upper CISample Size Effect on Upper CISample Size Effect on Upper CI
Observed Events/Sample SizeUpper Adverse Event Rate
95% CI 99% CI
0/10 26% 37%
0/15 18% 26%
0/20 14% 21%
0/30 10% 14%
0/50 6% 9%
0/100 3% 4.5%
0/300 1% 1.5%
0/1000 0.3% 0.5%
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• Cosyntropin stimulation studies are used to inform labeling for Rx products with regard to potential for adrenal suppression.
• If cosyntropin stimulation studies are to be used for OTC products, how many subjects are needed for those studies (i.e., what is the level of tolerance for adrenal suppression for an OTC product)?
• Cosyntropin stimulation studies are used to inform labeling for Rx products with regard to potential for adrenal suppression.
• If cosyntropin stimulation studies are to be used for OTC products, how many subjects are needed for those studies (i.e., what is the level of tolerance for adrenal suppression for an OTC product)?
QuestionQuestionQuestionQuestion
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Lower Dose Cosyntropin TestLower Dose Cosyntropin TestLower Dose Cosyntropin TestLower Dose Cosyntropin Test
• Newer testNewer test • Method not standardized regarding dose or timing of Method not standardized regarding dose or timing of
samplessamples:
– Measure cortisol before and serially post-cosyntropin• Other issues:Other issues:
– Physiologic cosyntropin dosing may be more sensitive than supraphysiologic dosing for mild or recent-onset secondary adrenal suppression
– Not commercially available (dilutional errors, variability in dose administered among tests, binding to plastic tubing)
• Newer testNewer test • Method not standardized regarding dose or timing of Method not standardized regarding dose or timing of
samplessamples:
– Measure cortisol before and serially post-cosyntropin• Other issues:Other issues:
– Physiologic cosyntropin dosing may be more sensitive than supraphysiologic dosing for mild or recent-onset secondary adrenal suppression
– Not commercially available (dilutional errors, variability in dose administered among tests, binding to plastic tubing)
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• Information to be collected and submitted to the FDA for each subject:1) Identifier number, age, height, and weight2) Dose of cosyntropin used3) Pretreatment cosyntropin test results (predose
and 30 minute postdose plasma or serum cortisol concentrations).
4) End of treatment cosyntropin testing results.5) Demonstration of recovery (reversibility) in
suppressed subjects.
• Information to be collected and submitted to the FDA for each subject:1) Identifier number, age, height, and weight2) Dose of cosyntropin used3) Pretreatment cosyntropin test results (predose
and 30 minute postdose plasma or serum cortisol concentrations).
4) End of treatment cosyntropin testing results.5) Demonstration of recovery (reversibility) in
suppressed subjects.
Cosyntropin Test Results (1)Cosyntropin Test Results (1)Cosyntropin Test Results (1)Cosyntropin Test Results (1)
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• Information to be collected and submitted:6) Precise time intervals between cosyntropin
stimulation and blood draw for cortisol measurements.
7) Name and address of laboratory and laboratory reference values.
8) Percentage of body surface area to which the topical corticosteroid drug product has been applied.
9) The frequency of application.10) The total gram amount of corticosteroid
product used.
• Information to be collected and submitted:6) Precise time intervals between cosyntropin
stimulation and blood draw for cortisol measurements.
7) Name and address of laboratory and laboratory reference values.
8) Percentage of body surface area to which the topical corticosteroid drug product has been applied.
9) The frequency of application.10) The total gram amount of corticosteroid
product used.
Cosyntropin Test Results (2)Cosyntropin Test Results (2)Cosyntropin Test Results (2)Cosyntropin Test Results (2)