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Fexofenadine:

3rd Generation Antihistamine


with 3-in-1 Benefit

dr. Fatimah Pitaloca


SwipeRx Webinar

Jul 2024

MAT-ID-2200317-V1.0 (03/2022)
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Agenda

01 History of Fexofenadine

02 Clinical Pharmacology of
Fexofenadine

03 Fexofenadine Efficacy
Studies

04 3 in 1 Benefit of
Fexofenadine

05 Summary

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01

History of Fexofenadine
 Synthesized in 1993 by Sepracor, which then sold the
development rights to Hoechst Marion Roussel (now part
of Sanofi-Aventis)1
 First approved in the UK on 11 Mar 1996, now approved in 110
countries worldwide2
 The total global cumulative exposure: 50.8 million patient years2
 Approved as OTC drug in the US in 20112, Indonesia in 2021 (for
60mg)

References:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fexofenadine#:~:text=Fexofenadine%20was%20originally%20synthesized%20in,Administration%20(FDA)%20in%201996
Accessed on 10 March 2022
2. Sanofi internal data.

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Clinical Pharmacology of Fexofenadine


 A third-generation histamine H1-receptor antagonist1
 Active metabolite of terfenadine1
 Retain all of the biological activity of terfenadine with fewer
adverse reactions in patients, particularly cardiac arrhythmia1
 Does not cross the blood brain barrier3
 Rapidly absorbed into the body following oral administration
with t-max occurring at 1-3 hours post dose3
 70-80% bound to plasma protein, 5% of the total dose are
metabolized3
References:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fexofenadine#:~:text=Fexofenadine%20was%20originally%20synthesized%20in,Administration%20(FDA)%20in%201996
Accessed on 10 March 2022
3. Fexofenadine Product Information

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Efficacy of Fexofenadine
Fexofenadine showed a decrease in AR total symptoms score (TSS)

Reference:
1. Day JH, et al. Onset of action, efficacy, and safety of a single dose of fexofenadine hydrochloride for ragweed allergy using an
environmental exposure unit. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1997;79:533– 40.
2. Simpson et al.
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Efficacy of Fexofenadine

1 out of 2 allergic rhinitis sufferers


identified congestion as the most
bothersome symptom, and 40%
identify their congestion as severe1

Fexofenadine + Pseudoephedrine
is suitable for AR patients with
nasal congestion2

References:
1. Stewart, M., Ferguson, B. and Fromer, L. (2010). Epidemiology and burden of nasal congestion.International Journal of General
Medicine, 3, pp.37-45. INTERNAL USE 7
2. Sussman GL, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1999; 104: 100–106.
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Efficacy of Fexofenadine
Fexofenadine 180 mg QD Significantly Reduces Pruritus in CIU
Double-blind, placebo-controlled,4- week study in 255 patients with CIU

References: INTERNAL USE 8


1. Kaplan AP, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2005; 94: 662–669.
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FEXOFENADINE

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Fexofenadine 3-in-1 Benefit: Bekerja Cepat


Fexofenadine has Fast Onset of Action within 30-60 Minutes
696 patients received Fexofenadine 120 mg to assess the relief of AR symptoms4

 Sneezing
 Rhinorrhea
 Itchy nose, palate and throat
 Itchy, watery or red eyes

80% patients reported significant


symptoms relief within

94% patients reported significant


symptoms relief within

Reference:
Potter PC, Schoeman HS. Brief Communication: Rapid Onset of Action
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of Fexofenadine (Telfast). Curr Allergy Clin Immunol. 2001; 14(2):14-16
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Fexofenadine 3-in-1 Benefit: Tanpa Kantuk


Fexofenadine does not occupy H1
Receptor in the Brain

8% -8%

H1RO (H1 Receptor Occupancy)


-0.1% 26%
Fexofenadine with -8% (60 mg) and -0.1% (120 mg) H1RO indicates that it does not occupy H1 receptors at all
Reference
1. Hiraoka. Expert Opin. Drug Saf. (2015)
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2. Tashiro et al. J Clin Pharmacol 2004;44:890-900
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Fexofenadine 3-in-1 Benefit: Tanpa Kantuk


Fexofenadine

Reference:
Hindmarch et al. Clinical and Experimental Allergy,INTERNAL
32:133-139
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Fexofenadine 3-in-1 Benefit: Tanpa Kantuk


Fexofenadine 360 mg has no effect on cognitive and psychomotor function

Reference:
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Hindmarch et al. Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 32:133-139 13
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Fexofenadine 3-in-1 Benefit: Efektif 24 Jam

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Fexofenadine with 3-in-1 benefit


Fast onset of action

30-60 minutes

Non drowsy
No sedation
No impairment

24-hour coverage

Referensi:
4. Meltzer et al. Evaluation of the Optimal Oral Antihistamine for Patients With Allergic Rhinitis. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005;80(9):1170-1176

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Reference:
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Vachiano et al. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine x Vol. 79, No. 8 x August 2008 16
Efficacy vs loratadine Internal

Fexofenadine provides better AR symptoms relief and


quality of life (QoL) than Loratadine

Fexofenadine was significantly better than loratadine Fexofenadine was significantly better than
in improving 24-h reflective itchy/watery/red eyes loratadine (P≤0.03) and placebo (P≤0.005)
and relieving nasal congestion (P≤0.05) in improving quality of life (QoL)

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Safety vs 1st gen Internal

Fexofenadine did not disturb normal sleep pattern


compared to 1st gen AH

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Comparison

Fexofenadine Diphen-
Cetirizine Loratadine hydramine Desloratadine Levocetirizine Ebastine
Relief

Fast-acting ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

24-hour ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Non-
drowsy/ ✓ ✓ ✓
non-
sedating

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Summary

Fexofenadine is a third-generation histamine H1-receptor antagonist


first approved in 1996

Fexofenadine does not cross the blood brain barrier and rapidly
absorbed into the body following oral administration

Fexofenadine has 3 in 1 benefit: fast relief within 30-60 minutes, non-


drowsy, 24-hour relief

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