Brand Name
Filspari
Generic Name
Sparsentan
View Brand Information FDA approval date: February 17, 2023
Classification: Endothelin Receptor Antagonist
Form: Tablet
What is Filspari (Sparsentan)?
FILSPARI is indicated to slow kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy who are at risk for disease progression. FILSPARI is an endothelin and angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated to slow kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy who are at risk for disease progression ( 1, 1.
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A Phase 2, Open-Label, Single-Arm, Cohort Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Sparsentan Treatment in Pediatric Subjects With Selected Proteinuric Glomerular Diseases
Summary: To evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of sparsentan oral suspension and tablets, and assess changes in proteinuria after once-daily dosing over 108 weeks.
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FILSPARI (sparsentan)
WARNING: HEPATOTOXICITY and EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY
Because of the risk of hepatotoxicity, FILSPARI is available only through a restricted program called the FILSPARI REMS. Under the FILSPARI REMS, prescribers, patients, and pharmacies must enroll in the program
Hepatotoxicity
Some Endothelin Receptor Antagonists (ERAs) have caused elevations of aminotransferases, hepatotoxicity, and liver failure. In clinical studies, elevations in aminotransferases (ALT or AST) of at least 3-times the Upper Limit of Normal (ULN) have been observed in up to 3.5% of FILSPARI-treated patients, including cases confirmed with rechallenge.
Measure transaminases and bilirubin before initiating treatment and then every 3 months during treatment. Interrupt treatment and closely monitor patients who develop aminotransferase elevations more than 3-times ULN
FILSPARI should generally be avoided in patients with elevated aminotransferases (>3-times ULN) at baseline because monitoring for hepatotoxicity may be more difficult and these patients may be at increased risk for serious hepatotoxicity
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
FILSPARI is contraindicated for use during pregnancy because it may cause fetal harm if used by pregnant patients. Therefore, in patients who can become pregnant, exclude pregnancy prior to initiation of FILSPARI.
1INDICATIONS AND USAGE
FILSPARI is indicated to slow kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) who are at risk for disease progression.
2DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
FILSPARI is supplied as film-coated, modified oval, white to off-white tablets debossed on one side and plain on the other in the following strengths:
200 mg debossed with “105”
3CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use of FILSPARI is contraindicated in patients who are pregnant
Do not coadminister FILSPARI with ARBs, ERAs, or aliskiren
4ADVERSE REACTIONS
Clinically significant adverse reactions that appear in other sections of the label include:
- Hepatotoxicity
- Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
- Hypotension
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Hyperkalemia
- Fluid Retention
4.1Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The safety of FILSPARI was evaluated in PROTECT (
The data below reflect FILSPARI exposure in 202 patients with a median duration of 110 weeks.
The most common adverse reactions are presented in
Laboratory Tests
Initiation of FILSPARI may cause an initial small decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) that occurs within the first 4 weeks of starting therapy and then stabilizes.
The incidence of a hemoglobin decrease >2 g/dL compared to baseline and below the lower limit of normal was greater for the FILSPARI arm (19%) compared to the irbesartan arm (13%). This decrease is thought to be in part due to hemodilution. There were no treatment discontinuations due to anemia or hemoglobin decrease in the PROTECT study.
5OVERDOSAGE
There is no experience with overdose with FILSPARI. Sparsentan has been given in doses up to 1600 mg/day in healthy volunteers, or up to 400 mg/day in IgAN patients. Overdose of FILSPARI may result in decreased blood pressure. In the event of an overdose, standard supportive measures should be taken, as required. Dialysis is unlikely to be effective because sparsentan is highly protein-bound.
6DESCRIPTION
FILSPARI (sparsentan) is an endothelin and angiotensin II receptor antagonist. The chemical name of sparsentan is 2-[4-[(2-butyl-4-oxo-1,3-diazaspiro[4.4]non-1-en-3-yl)methyl]-2-(ethoxymethyl)phenyl]-N-(4,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide.
Sparsentan is a white to off-white powder, which is practically insoluble in water. Sparsentan has pH-dependent solubility, with intrinsic solubility of 1.48 and 0.055 mg/mL under pH 1.2 and 6.8, respectively. Sparsentan has a molecular weight of 592.76 g/mol, a molecular formula of C

FILSPARI is available as film-coated 200 mg and 400 mg strength immediate release tablets for oral administration.
The inactive ingredients in FILSPARI are colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate. Film-coating is composed of macrogol/polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, talc, and titanium dioxide.
7CLINICAL STUDIES
The effect of FILSPARI on proteinuria and kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFR) was assessed in a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, multicenter, global study (PROTECT,
Patients were randomized (1:1) to either FILSPARI (400 mg once daily following 200 mg once daily for 14 days) or irbesartan (300 mg once daily following 150 mg once daily for 14 days). Rescue immunosuppressive treatment could be initiated per investigator discretion during the trial. Concomitant use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, other RAS inhibitors, and aldosterone blockers were prohibited.
The primary efficacy endpoint for the interim analysis was the change from baseline in urine protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR) at Week 36 based on the first 281 randomized patients who had reached the Week 36 visit. The key secondary efficacy endpoint for the final analysis was the rate of change in eGFR over a 110-week period following initiation of randomized therapy.
The 404 patients who enrolled and received study medication had a mean age of 46 years (range 18 to 76 years); 70% were male, 67% White, 28% Asian, and 1% Black or African American. Approximately 78% had a history of hypertension, 11% had diabetes or impaired fasting glucose, and 56% had hematuria based on urine dipstick. At baseline, the mean eGFR was 57 mL/min/1.73 m
Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio (UPCR)
The trial met the prespecified primary endpoint of relative change from baseline in UPCR at Week 36 based on an interim analysis of 281 randomized patients who had reached the Week 36 visit. The interim analysis showed a 45% decrease in UPCR at Week 36 relative to baseline for patients treated with FILSPARI compared to a 15% decrease for patients treated with irbesartan resulting in a 35% reduction in the ratio of mean UPCR (95% CI: 23% to 45% reduction; p<0.0001). In the final analysis of 404 randomized patients, the treatment effects in UPCR observed at Week 36 and Week 110 were consistent with the results obtained at the interim analysis. The mean percent change from baseline over the course of the double-blind period is displayed in Figure 1.
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
In the final analysis of 404 randomized patients, FILSPARI reduced the rate of decline in kidney function from baseline to Week 110 compared to irbesartan. The mean eGFR slope from baseline to Week 110 was -3.0 mL/min/1.73 m
8HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
FILSPARI is supplied in bottles of 30 film-coated tablets.
- 200 mg tablets are film-coated, modified oval, white to off-white, debossed with “105” on one side and plain on the other side, available in bottles of 30 tablets with child-resistant caps (NDC 68974-200-30).
- 400 mg tablets are film-coated, modified oval, white to off-white, debossed with “021” on one side and plain on the other side, available in bottles of 30 tablets with child-resistant caps (NDC 68974-400-30).
Storage
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Store FILSPARI in its original container.
9PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise patients to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Restricted access
Advise the patient that FILSPARI is only available through a restricted access program called the FILSPARI REMS because of the risk of hepatotoxicity, and that FILSPARI is available only from certified pharmacies that are enrolled in the FILSPARI REMS.
As a component of the FILSPARI REMS, prescribers must review the contents of the FILSPARI Medication Guide with the patient before initiating FILSPARI and patients must sign the FILSPARI REMS Patient Enrollment Form to confirm that they understand the risks of FILSPARI.
Instruct patients of the risk of hepatotoxicity associated with FILSPARI.
Hepatotoxicity
Advise patients with symptoms suggesting hepatotoxicity (nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain, fatigue, anorexia, jaundice, dark urine, fever, or itching) to immediately stop taking FILSPARI and seek medical attention
Discuss with the patient the requirement to measure serum aminotransferases every 3 months
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Counsel patients who can become pregnant about the need to use effective methods of contraception prior to treatment with FILSPARI, during treatment, and for two weeks after treatment discontinuation. Patients who can become pregnant should have a negative pregnancy test prior to initiation of treatment with FILSPARI
Patients should be instructed to immediately contact their physician if they suspect they may be pregnant. Patients should seek additional contraceptive advice from a gynecologist or similar expert as needed.
Educate and counsel patients who can become pregnant on the use of emergency contraception in the event of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Lactation
Advise patients not to breastfeed during treatment with FILSPARI
Drug Interactions
Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of all concomitant medications, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins/supplements, herbal products, and grapefruit
Other Risks Associated with FILSPARI
Inform patients of other risks associated with FILSPARI, including:
- Hypotension: Advise patients to remain hydrated
- Hyperkalemia: Advise patients not to use potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium without consulting their healthcare provider
Dosing
Advise patients to take the full daily dose with water prior to the morning or evening meal. Maintain the same dosing pattern in relationship to meals. If a dose is missed, take the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Do not take double or extra doses
FILSPARI is a registered trademark of Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
10PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg Tablet Bottle Label
NDC 68974-200-30
FILSPARI
200 mg
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11PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 400 mg Tablet Label
NDC 68974-400-30
FILSPARI
400 mg
Rx Only
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