Follow-on study to continue evaluation of the safety of OXC XR as adjunctive therapy inpediatric epilepsy
Pediatric patients with partial onset epilepsy enrolled in a pharmacokinetic study of OXC
XR were allowed to continue treatment with the investigational drug in this extensión
study. The primary interest was in assessing the safety of treatment with OXC XR over a
period of months.
Drug: Oxcarbazepine Extended Release
OXC XR is a once-daily formulation of oxcarbazepine and is given at the same dosage
levels.
Other Name: Oxtellar XR
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Able to provide written informed assent (IAF), as appropriate, with written informed
permission (and informed consent (ICF) where required by regional laws or
regulations) from the parent or legally-authorized representative (LAR).
2. Was eligible for and completed the 804P107 study.
3. Weight within the 25 - 75 % weight-for-age percentiles based on the National Center
for Health Statistics Growth Charts, and not less than 15.0kg, when entering the
804P107 study.
4. Able and willing to swallow whole tablets.
5. Females of childbearing potential (FOCP) should either be sexually inactive
(abstinent) for 14 days prior to entering the 804P107 804P107, throughout this
study, and for four days following the last dose; or, if sexually active, will be
using one of the following acceptable birth control methods:
1. Surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, hysterectomy, bilateral
oophorectomy) six months minimum;
2. Intrauterine device in place for at least three months;
3. Barrier methods (condom, diaphragm) with spermicide for at least 14 days prior
to the first dose of the 804P107 study, throughout the study, and for four days
following the last dose;
4. Surgical sterilization of the partner (vasectomy for six months minimum);
5. Hormonal contraceptives in addition to a barrier method (condom, diaphragm)
with spermicide for at least 14 days prior to the first dose of the 804P107
study, throughout the study, and for four days following the last dose.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Meets criteria for history of major depressive or manic episode, according to
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition Text Revision.
2. Any history of suicide intent and/or attempt.
3. History or presence of clinically significant, chronic medical condition, especially
those contraindicating antiseizure medication, (e.g., any neurological,
gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological, immunologic,
renal, hepatic or metabolic disease) that may affect the safety of the subject in
the opinion of the Investigator.
4. Use of felbamate with less than 18 months of continuous exposure prior to screening
for the 804P107 study and continuous use throughout this study.
5. Frequent need of rescue benzodiazepines (more than once in a 28 day period).
6. Use of diuretics or other sodium-lowering medications.
7. History or presence of clinically significant laboratory, electrocardiogram (ECG),
or vital sign abnormalities that may affect the safety of the subject, in the
opinion of the Investigator at the end of study visit for the 804P107 study.
8. Presence of potential hepatic function impairment as shown by, but not limited to,
alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) > 3 times the
upper limit of normal (ULN), or total bilirubin >1.5 times ULN, according to the lab
results of the 804P107 study.
9. Presence of suspected impairment of renal function defined by serum creatinine ≥1.5
times ULN, according to the lab results of the 804P107 study.
10. Females who are pregnant or lactating.
11. Previous known hypersensitivity to OXC or other related drugs, such as
carbamazepine.
12. Any reason which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would prevent the subject from
participating in the study.
Site 03
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, United States
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Site 02
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Site 05
Rochester, New York, United States
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Site 07
San Antonio, Texas, United States