The PIFR-2 study aimed to demonstrate greater improvement in lung function for YUPELRI delivered via standard jet nebulizer compared to Spiriva® (tiotropium) delivered via a dry powder inhaler (Spiriva® HandiHaler®) in adults with severe to very severe COPD and suboptimal peak inspiratory flow rate (PIFR). The study did not show a statistically significant difference between YUPELRI and Spiriva HandiHaler on the primary endpoint, change from baseline in trough forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) at Day 85. Similar lung function improvement was demonstrated in both arms of the study.
YUPELRI demonstrated safety and tolerability consistent with its profile in previous clinical studies. Chief Executive Officer Rick E Winningham said: "While the primary endpoint in the Phase 4 PIFR-2 study was not met, YUPELRI demonstrated an efficacy and safety profile consistent with its performance in other clinical studies. We appreciate the growth opportunities that lie ahead for YUPELRI, which is an important option for COPD maintenance care, and look forward to sharing additional details from PIFR-2 in the future, following additional data analyses." The Phase 4 PIFR-2 Study (NCT05165485) is a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study, comparing improvements in lung function in adults with severe to very severe COPD (FEV1 ® YUPELRI® (revefenacin) inhalation solution is a once-daily nebulized long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) approved for the maintenance treatment of COPD in the U.S. LAMAs are recognized by international COPD treatment guidelines as a cornerstone of maintenance therapy for COPD, regardless of severity of disease. Our market research indicates there is an enduring population of COPD patients in the U.S. that either need or prefer nebulized delivery for maintenance therapy. The stability of revefenacin in both metered dose inhaler and dry powder inhaler ("MDI/DPI") formulations suggests that revefenacin could also serve as a foundation for novel handheld combination products. Important Safety Information
It is used long-term as 1 vial of YUPELRI, 1 time each day inhaled through your nebulizer to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing. Do not use YUPELRI if you have sudden breathing problems. Always have a rescue inhaler with you. Do not use in children. It is not known if YUPELRI is safe and effective in children. Before using YUPELRI, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
have prostate or bladder problems, or problems passing urine. YUPELRI may make these problems worse.
are allergic to any of the ingredients in YUPELRI, or any other medicines. are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if YUPELRI may harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding. It is not known if the medicine in YUPELRI passes into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. YUPELRI and certain other medicines may interact with each other. This may cause serious side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
What are the possible side effects with YUPELRI? YUPELRI can cause serious side effects, including: Sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling your medicine. If you have sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling your medicine, stop using YUPELRI and call your healthcare provider right away. Seeing halos or bright colors around lights
urination in a weak stream or drips
If you have any of these symptoms, call your healthcare provider right away before taking another dose.
Serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: swelling of your face, mouth, and tongue
difficulty breathing or swallowing
If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking YUPELRI, and call your healthcare provider right away before taking another dose. Common side effects of YUPELRI include: Tell your healthcare provider if you get any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. These are not all the possible side effects with YUPELRI. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Read the step by step instructions for using YUPELRI in the FDA-approved Prescribing Information and at the end of this Patient Information Leaflet YUPELRI is only for use with a nebulizer. Do not use YUPELRI more often than prescribed. Do not mix YUPELRI with other medicines in your nebulizer. Do not use other medicines that contain an anticholinergic for any reason.
Do not stop using YUPELRI, even if you are feeling better, unless your healthcare provider tells you to because your symptoms might get worse. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care right away if
your breathing problems get worse.
you need to use your rescue inhaler medicine more often than usual.
your rescue inhaler medicine does not relieve your symptoms.
This summary does not include all the information about YUPELRI and is not meant to take the place of a discussion with your healthcare provider about your treatment. For more information, please visit www.theravance.com.
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