New Head-to-Head STIOLTO RESPIMAT Data Presented at ERS Annual Congress

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., and AMSTERDAM, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced new data that show increase in FEV₁ AUC_0–12, which is a measure of lung function, with STIOLTO RESPIMAT compared to a European formulation of a combination of long-acting beta agonist (LABA), salmeterol, and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), fluticasone propionate (50/500 µg, 50/250 µg). The study was conducted in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These data – from the ENERGITO® study – were presented today at the annual European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Amsterdam.

Also presented at the ERS meeting was a post-hoc sub-analysis from the OTEMTO® 1&2 studies which investigated the effect of STIOLTO RESPIMAT on health-related quality of life, as reported by St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) total score, compared to tiotropium and placebo. The OTEMTO® 1&2 trials were published in August 2015 in the journal, Respiratory Medicine.

"The results from the head-to-head ENERGITO® study build on the growing body of evidence supporting the ability of STIOLTO RESPIMAT to improve lung function in COPD patients. Based on the entire clinical research program, STIOLTO RESPIMAT provides superior lung function, as measured by FEV₁, improvement compared to tiotropium RESPIMAT, olodaterol RESPIMAT and placebo," said Richard Casaburi, PhD, MD, Professor and Associate Chief, Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Physiology and Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. "The results of the ENERGITO® study are encouraging, and illustrate the need for further studies."

STIOLTO RESPIMAT was approved in May 2015 for the long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. STIOLTO RESPIMAT is not indicated to treat asthma or acute deterioration of COPD. 

Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists, such as olodaterol, one of the active ingredients in STIOLTO RESPIMAT, increase the risk of asthma-related death. STIOLTO RESPIMAT is not indicated for asthma and should not be initiated in acutely deteriorating COPD patients or for the relief of acute symptoms. STIOLTO RESPIMAT is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to tiotropium, ipratropium, olodaterol, or any component of this product. As with other inhaled medicines, STIOLTO RESPIMAT may cause paradoxical bronchospasm that may be life-threatening. The most common adverse reactions were nasopharyngitis, cough and back pain.

Please see complete Important Safety Information below.

Key findings include:

• In the six week ENERGITO® randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled, four-treatment, four-period, complete crossover study (NCT01969721), once daily STIOLTO RESPIMAT met all lung function endpoints (FEV₁ AUC_0–12, the primary endpoint; FEV₁ AUC_0–24, FEV₁ AUC_12–24 and trough FEV₁, the secondary endpoints, which were descriptive only).
• In the study, FEV₁ AUC_0-12 was increased  with once daily STIOLTO RESPIMAT after six weeks compared to two doses of twice daily LABA/ICS salmeterol/fluticasone propionate (50/500 µg: 129 mL; 50/250 µg: 125 mL).
• In the OTEMTO® 1&2 post-hoc analysis (NCT01964352/NCT02006732), SGRQ total scores were lower (which means an improvement in score), with STIOLTO RESPIMAT compared to placebo or tiotropium alone in COPD patients with GOLD stage 2 disease.

In the ENERGITO® study, the frequency of adverse events (AEs) was similar between all treatment groups with 29.7-37.0 percent of patients reporting at least one AE while on treatment. In OTEMTO® 1&2, the incidence of AEs was similar between treatment groups, with no increase in incidence with STIOLTO RESPIMAT compared to tiotropium alone or placebo. The most common adverse reactions in both studies were nasopharyngitis, COPD and cough.

The OTEMTO® 1&2 and ENERGITO® trials are part of the >15,000 patient TOviTO® Phase III clinical trial program investigating the efficacy and safety of STIOLTO RESPIMAT in COPD. The results build on the pivotal Phase III TONADO® trials that demonstrated STIOLTO RESPIMAT provides significant improvements in lung function (as measured by FEV₁ AUC_0-3hr and trough FEV₁ response) compared to tiotropium RESPIMAT and olodaterol RESPIMAT across a broad range of disease severities (GOLD 2-4), including those with early stage disease.

"As a leader in COPD care for more than 40 years in the U.S., we're encouraged by these new data that further our knowledge of the potential benefits of STIOLTO RESPIMAT," said Danny McBryan, MD, vice president, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Respiratory, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. "Based on the available clinical data, we believe STIOLTO RESPIMAT will help address unmet patient needs in the COPD community."

About the RESPIMAT® Inhaler 
The RESPIMAT is the platform inhaler for the Boehringer Ingelheim respiratory therapies. Only the RESPIMAT inhaler actively delivers a slow-moving mist that helps patients inhale the medication. 

The RESPIMAT inhaler delivers medication independent of inspiratory effort. As with all inhaled drugs, the actual amount of drug delivered to the lung may depend on patient factors, such as coordination between actuation of the inhaler and inspiration through the delivery system. The duration of inhalation should be at least as long as the spray duration (1.5 seconds).

INDICATION for STIOLTO RESPIMAT 
Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) Inhalation Spray is a combination of tiotropium, an anticholinergic, and olodaterol, a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA), indicated for the long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Important Limitations of Use 
STIOLTO is NOT indicated to treat acute deterioration of COPD and is not indicated to treat asthma. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for STIOLTO RESPIMAT

WARNING: ASTHMA-RELATED DEATH  
Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) such as olodaterol, one of the active ingredients in STIOLTO RESPIMAT, increase the risk of asthma-related death. Data from a large, placebo-controlled US study that compared the safety of another long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (salmeterol) with placebo added to usual asthma therapy showed an increase in asthma-related deaths in patients receiving salmeterol. This finding with salmeterol is considered a class effect of all LABA, including olodaterol, one of the active ingredients in STIOLTO RESPIMAT. The safety and efficacy of STIOLTO RESPIMAT in patients with asthma have not been established. STIOLTO RESPIMAT is not indicated for the treatment of asthma.

CONTRAINDICATION 
All LABA are contraindicated in patients with asthma without use of a long-term asthma control medication. STIOLTO is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to tiotropium, ipratropium (atropine derivatives), olodaterol, or any component of this product. 

In clinical trials and postmarketing experience with tiotropium, immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat), itching, or rash have been reported. Hypersensitivity reactions were also reported in clinical trials with STIOLTO.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 
STIOLTO should not be initiated in patients with acutely deteriorating COPD, which may be a life-threatening condition, or used as rescue therapy for acute symptoms. Acute symptoms should be treated with an inhaled short-acting beta2-agonist. Patients who have been taking inhaled, short-acting beta2-agonists on a regular basis should discontinue the regular use of these drugs and use them only for acute respiratory symptoms.

STIOLTO should not be used more often or at higher doses than recommended, or in conjunction with other LABA as an overdose may result.

Immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, or itching may occur after administration of STIOLTO. If such a reaction occurs, discontinue therapy with STIOLTO and consider alternative treatments. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to atropine or its derivatives should be closely monitored for similar hypersensitivity reactions to STIOLTO.

If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, STIOLTO should be discontinued immediately.

STIOLTO can produce a clinically significant cardiovascular effect in some patients, as measured by increases in pulse rate, systolic or diastolic blood pressure, and/or symptoms. If such effects occur, STIOLTO may need to be discontinued.   

Use caution in patients with convulsive disorders, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus, ketoacidosis, in patients with known or suspected prolongation of the QT interval, and in patients who are unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines.

Use with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Instruct patients to contact a physician immediately if signs or symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma develop (e.g., eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion and corneal edema).

Use with caution in patients with urinary retention, which can be associated with symptoms like difficulty passing urine and painful urination in patients with prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-neck obstruction. Instruct patients to consult a physician immediately should any of these signs or symptoms develop.

Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance of ≤60 mL/min) treated with STIOLTO should be monitored closely for anticholinergic side effects.

Be alert to hypokalemia, which has the potential to produce adverse cardiovascular effects. Be alert to hyperglycemia.

ADVERSE REACTIONS 
The most common adverse reactions with STIOLTO (>3% incidence and higher than any of the comparators – tiotropium and/or olodaterol) were: nasopharyngitis, 12.4% (11.7%/12.6%), cough, 3.9% (4.4%/3.0%), and back pain, 3.6% (1.8%/3.4%).

DRUG INTERACTIONS 
Use caution if administering adrenergic drugs because sympathetic effects of olodaterol may be potentiated.

• Concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids, or diuretics may potentiate any hypokalemic effect of olodaterol.
• Beta agonists, such as olodaterol, can acutely worsen the ECG changes and/or hypokalemia that may result from administration of non-potassium sparing diuretics. The action of adrenergic agents on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated by monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants or other drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.  Therefore beta-agonists should be used with extreme caution in patients being treated with these drugs. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval may be associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
• Beta-blockers should be used with caution as they can inhibit the therapeutic effect of beta agonists which may produce severe bronchospasms in patients with COPD. However, under certain circumstances, e.g. as prophylaxis after myocardial infarction, there may be no acceptable alternatives to the use of beta-blockers in patients with COPD. In this setting, cardio selective beta-blockers could be considered, although they should be administered with caution.
• Avoid co-administration of STIOLTO with other anticholinergic-containing drugs as this may lead to an increase in anticholinergic adverse effects.

STIOLTO is for oral inhalation only. The STIOLTO cartridge is only intended for use with the STIOLTO RESPIMAT inhaler.

Inform patients not to spray STIOLTO into the eyes.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please click for full Prescribing Information, Medication Guide and Instructions for Use for STIOLTO RESPIMAT.

About COPD 
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. This disease can make breathing harder because less air is able to flow in and out of the lungs. Chronic lower respiratory diseases, which include COPD, are the third leading cause of death in the United States, and approximately 15 million Americans have been told by a healthcare provider that they have COPD.

The most common symptom of COPD is shortness of breath, especially with physical activities. Coughing, with or without mucus production, is also a common symptom of COPD. These symptoms can be misunderstood as signs of aging. COPD is usually associated with progressive airway damage and loss that cause breathing to get more difficult.

Leading Respiratory Forward 
Through research, treatments and patient-centric support services, the Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) lung health portfolio is designed to help address the challenges people living with a lung disease face every day. Leveraging the company's cutting edge science and leadership in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), BI is researching new treatment approaches where needs persist. It is the company's goal to make a difference in the lives of patients with COPD, asthma, lung cancer, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other respiratory diseases.

About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, CT, is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation.

Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, the company operates globally with 146 affiliates and more than 47,000 employees. Since its founding in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel treatments for human and veterinary medicine.

Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving lives and providing valuable services and support to patients and families. Our employees create and engage in programs that strengthen our communities. To learn more about how we make more health for more people, visit our Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

In 2014, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of about $16.96 billion dollars (13.3 billion euros). R&D expenditure corresponds to 19.9 percent of its net sales.

For more information please visit www.us.boehringer-ingelheim.com, or follow us on Twitter @BoehringerUS.

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