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The GEMTESA pivotal study had more than 1500 patients with OAB and the extension study had over 500 patients1

GEMTESA (vibegron) was studied in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled multicenter study2,3

  • At Week 12, safety and efficacy were evaluated in over 1500 patients with symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB)2,3

    • GEMTESA demonstrated a statistically significant reduction of all 3 key OAB symptoms* vs placebo at 12 weeks—including urgency2,4†
    • ~43% of all OAB patients taking GEMTESA had a 50% reduction in urgency episodes at Week 12 vs 38% with placebo3‡
  • 505 patients continued on to a 40-week, phase 3, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, multicenter extension study that evaluated the safety and efficacy of GEMTESA

*The 3 key symptoms of OAB are urgency, micturition frequency, and urge urinary incontinence (UUI).4

The efficacy of GEMTESA was evaluated in a 12-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo- and active-controlled trial in patients with OAB (UUI, urgency, and urinary frequency). For study entry, patients had to have symptoms of OAB for at least 3 months with an average of 8 or more micturitions per day and at least 1 UUI per day, or an average of 8 or more micturitions per day and an average of at least 3 urgency episodes per day. A total of 1515 patients received at least 1 daily dose of placebo (n=540), GEMTESA 75 mg (n=545), or an active-control treatment (n=430). The majority of patients were Caucasian (78%) and female (85%), with a mean age of 60 (range 18 to 93) years.2,3

Data were based on unadjusted values for a supportive outcome measure that was a prespecified secondary endpoint in the pivotal EMPOWUR trial.3

§A limitation of this study is the potential for selection bias for patients who elected to enter the EMPOWUR extension.1

Safety and efficacy of GEMTESA were evaluated at 52 weeks1

Reductions in UUI per 24 hours at 52 weeks vs active control1,3*

Urge urinary incontinence (UUI)1,3*

Graph showing reductions in urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Patients taking GEMTESA® had significant reductions in average daily UUI episodes at 12 weeks.

Values

LEAST SQUARE (LS) MEAN CHANGE FROM BASELINE
Week24812
Placebo (n=405)-0.8-1.0-1.2-1.4
GEMTESA 75mg (n=403)-1.4-1.7-1.8-2.0

*Baseline: 3.18 for GEMTESA; 3.0 for active control.3

Reductions in micturition frequency per 24 hours at 52 weeks vs active control1*

Please see extension study design above.

Micturition frequency1,3*

Graph showing reductions in average daily micturition frequency at 12 weeks. Patients taking GEMTESA® had significant improvements in micturition frequency.

Values

LS MEAN CHANGE FROM BASELINE
Week24812
Placebo (n=520)-0.5-0.7-1.0-1.3
GEMTESA 75mg (n=526)-0.9-1.2-1.6-1.8

*Baseline: 11.32 for GEMTESA; 11.33 for active control.3

Reductions in urgency episodes per 24 hours at 52 weeks vs active control1*

Please see extension study design above.

Urgency episodes1,3*

Graph showing reductions in average daily urgency episodes. GEMTESA® features urgency reduction data in its label.

Values

LS MEAN CHANGE FROM BASELINE
Week24812
Placebo (n=520)-0.9-1.1-1.6-2.0
GEMTESA 75mg (n=526)-1.5-1.9-2.4-2.7

*Baseline: 8.0 for GEMTESA; 8.03 for active control.3

Reductions in UUI episodes of 100% at 12 weeks and at 52 weeks vs placebo and active control, respectively1,3*

Please see extension study design above.

100% reduction in UUI episodes1,3

Graph showing achievement of ≥75% reduction in daily urge urinary incontinence (UUI) episodes. 52% of GEMTESA® patients vs ~37% of placebo patients.

Values

% OF PATIENTS ACHIEVING ≥75% REDUCTION IN UUI
 12 Weeks
Placebo (n=405)36.8%
GEMTESA 75mg (n=403)52.4%

*Data were based on a key secondary endpoint analysis of OAB-wet patients with 100% reduction in UUI from baseline at Week 12 (n=403).3

Data were based on an exploratory endpoint analysis of OAB-wet patients with 100% reduction in UUI from baseline at Week 52 (n=143).3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

GEMTESA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to vibegron or any components of GEMTESA. Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema, have occurred.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Urinary Retention

Urinary retention has been reported in patients taking GEMTESA. The risk of urinary retention may be increased in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and also in patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of urinary retention, particularly in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Discontinue GEMTESA in patients who develop urinary retention.

Angioedema

Angioedema of the face and/or larynx has been reported with GEMTESA. Angioedema has been reported to occur hours after the first dose or after multiple doses. Angioedema, associated with upper airway swelling, may be life-threatening. If involvement of the tongue, hypopharynx, or larynx occurs, immediately discontinue GEMTESA and provide appropriate therapy and/or measures necessary to ensure a patent airway.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (2%) reported with GEMTESA were headache, urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection.

 

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

GEMTESA® is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

GEMTESA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to vibegron or any components of GEMTESA. Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema, have occurred.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Urinary Retention

Urinary retention has been reported in patients taking GEMTESA. The risk of urinary retention may be increased in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and also in patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of urinary retention, particularly in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Discontinue GEMTESA in patients who develop urinary retention.

Angioedema

Angioedema of the face and/or larynx has been reported with GEMTESA. Angioedema has been reported to occur hours after the first dose or after multiple doses. Angioedema, associated with upper airway swelling, may be life-threatening. If involvement of the tongue, hypopharynx, or larynx occurs, immediately discontinue GEMTESA and provide appropriate therapy and/or measures necessary to ensure a patent airway.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (2%) reported with GEMTESA were headache, urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

References: 1. Staskin D, Frankel J, Varano S, Shortino D, Jankowich R, Mudd PN Jr. Once-daily vibegron 75 mg for overactive bladder: long-term safety and efficacy from a double-blind extension study of the international phase 3 trial (EMPOWUR). J Urol. 2021;205(5):1421-1429. doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000001574 2. GEMTESA. Prescribing Information. Marlborough, MA; Sumitomo Pharma America; 2023. 3. Data on file. Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 4. Edmondson SD, Zhu C, Kar NF, et al. Discovery of vibegron: a potent and selective β3 adrenergic receptor agonist for the treatment of overactive bladder. J Med Chem. 2016;59(2):609-623. doi:10.1021/acs.jmedchem.5b01372

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