Miscellaneous Ob/Gyn conditions:
Indications for: VYLEESI
Acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women and is not due to a coexisting medical or psychiatric condition, problems within the relationship, or adverse effect of a medication or other drug substance.
Limitations of Use:
Not for HSDD in postmenopausal women or in men. Not for sexual performance enhancement.
Adult Dosage:
Give by SC inj in abdomen or thigh as needed, at least 45mins before sexual activity. 1.75mg as a single daily dose. Max 1 dose per 24hrs or 8 doses per month. Discontinue if no improvement after 8 weeks.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
VYLEESI Contraindications:
Uncontrolled hypertension. Known cardiovascular disease.
VYLEESI Warnings/Precautions:
Consider patient’s cardiovascular risk before initiating and periodically during treatment, and ensure BP is well-controlled. High risk for cardiovascular disease: not recommended. Consider discontinuing if hyperpigmentation develops. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Pregnancy: not recommended; discontinue if suspected. Nursing mothers.
VYLEESI Classification:
Melanocortin receptor agonist.
VYLEESI Interactions:
Avoid concomitant oral drugs that depend on threshold concentrations for efficacy (eg, antibiotics). Consider discontinuing if there is a delayed effect of concomitant oral drug when a quick onset is desired (eg, indomethacin). Avoid use with oral naltrexone-containing products intended to treat alcohol or opioid addiction.
Adverse Reactions:
Nausea, flushing, inj site reactions, headache, vomiting, cough, fatigue, hot flush, paraesthesia, dizziness, nasal congestion; focal hyperpigmentation (esp. with dark skin), transient increases in BP and reduction in HR.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Single-dose prefilled autoinjectors—4
