Label: AFREZZA- insulin human powder, metered
AFREZZA- insulin human kit

  • NDC Code(s): 47918-874-90, 47918-878-90, 47918-880-18, 47918-891-90, view more
  • Packager: Mannkind Corporation
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Biologic Licensing Application

Drug Label Information

Updated February 27, 2023

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  • HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use AFREZZA® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for AFREZZA. AFREZZA® (insulin human) inhalation powder, for oral ...
  • Table of Contents
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  • BOXED WARNING (What is this?)

    WARNING: RISK OF ACUTE BRONCHOSPASM IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE

    • Acute bronchospasm has been observed in AFREZZA-treated patients with asthma and COPD [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
    • AFREZZA is contraindicated in patients with chronic lung disease such as asthma or COPD [see Contraindications (4)].
    • Before initiating AFREZZA, perform a detailed medical history, physical examination, and spirometry (FEV1) to identify potential lung disease in all patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.5), Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    AFREZZA® is a rapid acting inhaled human insulin indicated to improve glycemic control in adult patients with diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use: AFREZZA is not recommended for the ...
  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    2.1 Lung Function Assessment Prior to Administration - AFREZZA is contraindicated in patients with chronic lung disease because of the risk of acute bronchospasm in these patients. Before ...
  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
    Inhalation Powder: single-use cartridges containing 4 units, 8 units or 12 units of insulin human as white powder to be administered via oral inhalation with the AFREZZA inhaler only [see How ...
  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
    AFREZZA is contraindicated: During episodes of hypoglycemia [see Warning and Precautions (5.3)]. Chronic lung disease, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), because of ...
  • 5 Warnings and Precautions
    5.1 Acute Bronchospasm in Patients with Chronic Lung Disease - Because of the risk of acute bronchospasm, AFREZZA is contraindicated in patients with chronic lung disease such as asthma or ...
  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Acute bronchospasm in patients with chronic lung disease [see Warnings and Precautions ...
  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
    7.1 Drugs That May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia - The risk of hypoglycemia associated with AFREZZA use may be increased with antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor ...
  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
    8.1 Pregnancy - Risk Summary - Limited available data with AFREZZA use in pregnant women are insufficient to determine drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes. Available ...
  • 10 OVERDOSAGE
    Excess insulin administration may cause hypoglycemia and hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.8)]. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia due to insulin overdose can usually be treated with ...
  • 11 DESCRIPTION
    11.1 AFREZZA Cartridges - Human insulin is a rapid acting human insulin produced by recombinant DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli (K12) ...
  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    12.1 Mechanism of Action - Insulin lowers blood glucose levels in adult patients with diabetes mellitus by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting ...
  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - In a 104 week carcinogenicity study, rats were given doses up to 46 mg/kg/day of the carrier and up to 1.23 mg/kg/day of insulin, by ...
  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
    14.1 Overview of Clinical Studies of AFREZZA in Adults for Diabetes Mellitus - AFREZZA has been studied in adults with type 1 diabetes in combination with basal insulin. The efficacy of ...
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
    AFREZZA (insulin human) Inhalation Powder is available as 4 unit, 8 unit and 12 unit single-use cartridges. Three cartridges are contained in a single cavity of a blister strip. Each card contains ...
  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
    Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use). Instruct patients to use AFREZZA only with the AFREZZA inhaler. Common Adverse ...
  • MEDICATION GUIDE
    This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Revised 02/2023 - MEDICATION GUIDE - AFREZZA® (uh-FREZZ-uh) (insulin human) inhalation powder, for ...
  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - AFREZZA® (uh-FREZZ-uh) (insulin human) inhalation powder, for oral inhalation use - This “Instructions for Use” contains information on how to use AFREZZA® (insulin human ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Principal Display Panel 90 − 4 unit cartridges and 2 inhalers - NDC 47918-874-90 - Rx ONLY - afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder - 4 units per - cartridge - 90 single-use cartridges - FOR ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Principal Display Panel 90 – 8 unit cartridges and 2 inhalers - NDC 47918-878-90 - Rx ONLY - afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder - 8 units per - cartridge - 90 single-use cartridges - FOR ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Principal Display Panel 90 – 12 unit cartridges and 2 inhalers - NDC 47918-891-90 - Rx ONLY - afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder - 12 units per - cartridge - 90 single-use cartridges - FOR ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Principal Display Panel 180 cartridges; 60 – 4 unit cartridges, 60 – 8 unit cartridges and 60 – 12 unit cartridges and 2 inhalers (Titration Pack) NDC 47918-902-18 - Rx ONLY - afrezza® (insulin ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Principal Display Panel 180 cartridges; 90 – 4 unit cartridges and 90 – 8 unit cartridges and 2 inhalers (Titration Pack) NDC 47918-880-18 - Rx ONLY - afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Principal Display Panel 180 cartridges; 90 – 8 unit cartridges and 90 – 12 unit cartridges and 2 inhalers - NDC 47918-898-18 - Rx ONLY - afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder - 8 units ...
  • Principal Display Panel 27 cartridges; 9 – 4 unit cartridges, 9 – 8 unit cartridges and 9 – 12 unit cartridges and 1 inhaler (Sample Kit)
    NDC 47918-903-27 - Rx ONLY - afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder - 4 units per - cartridge - 8 units per - cartridge - 12 units per - cartridge - 27 single-use cartridges - FOR ORAL INHALATION ...
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