The purpose of this study is to allow continued use of pasireotide in patients who are on pasireotide treatment in a Novartis-sponsored study and are benefiting from the treatment as judged by the investigator.
This is a multi-center, open label, phase IV study to provide continued supply of pasireotide to patients being treated in a current Novartis-sponsored study and who are benefiting from treatment with pasireotide alone or in combination with another treatment for Cushing's Disease and Acromegaly . Eligible patients are to be consented and can then continue treatment with pasireotide alone or in combination with another treatment for Cushing's Disease and Acromegaly in this protocol. All patients at their scheduled visits will have drug dispensing information and reported adverse events and serious adverse events collected. A patient will reach the end of study when pasireotide treatment is permanently discontinued and the end of treatment visit has been performed. All patients must be followed up for safety evaluations for 3 months following the last dose of pasireotide LAR treatment and for 1 month following the last dose of pasireotide s.c. treatment. The study is expected to remain open for approximately 10 years or until such time that enrolled patients no longer need treatment with pasireotide or are able to obtain commercial supply according to local regulations for their medical condition.
Administered subcutaneously in strengths 0.3mg, 0.6mg and 0.9mg. Doses to be taken BID or TID, dependent on parent study guidelines.
Cabergoline tablet 0.5mg or 1.0mg taken by mouth once daily may be combined with subcutaneous formulation of pasireotide for Cushing's Disease or Acromegaly. Dose is dependent on parent study guidelines.
Long Acting Release is administered by a single intramuscular (i.m.) monthly injection. The strengths are 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 60mg. All doses to be taken q28days. Strength is dependent on parent study guidelines.
CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina