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Sileo ® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) Introduction and Experience Program Sharon L. Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM Veterinary Specialist, Zoetis SIL00212

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Sileo® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) Introduction and Experience Program

Sharon L. Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM Veterinary Specialist, Zoetis

SIL00212

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Agenda

Overview of Noise Aversion & Current Treatment Options

Sileo® Clinical Overview

SILEO Experience Program Overview

Contact Information

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Noise Aversion: Encompasses the Various Terms Used to Describe Anxiety and Fear to Noise 1,2

1) Sherman BL, Mills DS. Canine anxiety and phobias: An update on separation anxiety and noise aversions. Vet Clin Small Anim , 2008; 38: 1081-1106. 2) Shull-Selcer EA, Stagg W. Advances in the understanding and treatment of noise phobias. Vet Clin Nor Amer: Small Anim Pract, 1991; 21: 353-367. 3) Based on online survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Zoetis in November 2013 among 784 dog owners.

Reactivity Anticipated

Anxiety Clear & Present Danger

Fear Excessive Fear

Phobia

> 1/3 of Dogs Suffer from Noise Aversion3

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Canine Noise Aversion: A Welfare Concern

1) Shull-Selcer EA, Stagg W. Advances in the understanding and treatment of noise phobias. Vet Clin Nor Amer: Small Anim Pract, 1991; 21: 353-367. 2) FR Market Research – Noise Aversion; February 2016; N=472 Dog Owners, N=454 General Practitioners. 3) Overall KL, Dunham AE, Frank D. Frequency of nonspecific clinical signs in dogs with separation anxiety, thunderstorm phobia and noise phobia, alone or in combination. JAVMA , 2001; 219: 467-473. 4) Sherman BL, Mills DS. Canine anxiety and phobias: An update on separation anxiety and Noise Aversions. Vet Clin Nor Amer: Small Anim Pract, 2008; 38: 1081-1106. 5) Overall KL. Abnormal canine behaviors and behavioral pathologies not primarily involving pathological aggression. In: Manual of clinical behavioral medicine of dogs and cats. 1st ed. Elsevier, St Louis, MO; 2013:258-261.

• Dogs are distressed and suffering

• Signs progress with time1 – Dogs can become sensitized to other noises – Increased intensity and number of signs – Duration of reaction increases

• Dogs can develop concurrent anxieties2,3

• Social transmission has been reported4

• Severe, uncontrolled signs can lead to surrender, abandonment or euthanasia4

Dogs Do Not Outgrow Noise Aversion1,5

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• Avoid stimulus • Provide safe haven • Mask Noise2

• Pheromones3, Scents4

• Wearables

Treatment: Multimodal Approach1

Environment

• Counterconditioning • Desensitization

Behavior Modification5

• Benzodiazepines6

• Serotonergic Agents • Alpha-2 agonist7

• Nutraceuticals8,9 • Homeopathic Therapy10

Pharmacologic Agents

1) Sherman BL, Mills DS. 2008 2) Wells DL, Graham L, Hepper PG. 2002. 3) Frank D, Beachamp G, Palestrinin c. JAVMA 2010 4) Graham L, Wells DL, Hepper PG, 2005;. 5) Levine ED, Ramos D, Mills DS. 2007.

6) Crowell-Davis SL, Seibert LM, Sung W, et al. JAVMA 2003 7) Ogata N, Dodman N. J Vet Behav , 2011. 8) Pike AL, Horwitz DF, Loprise H. J Vet Behav, 2015 . 9) DePorter TL et al. JVB 2012;7:225-232 10) Cracknell, NR, Mills DS. The Vet J 2008

Evidence is Lacking for Some None Are FDA Approved for Treatment of Canine Noise Aversion

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Pharmaceutical Agents: Recommended to Start As Soon As Possible for Best Outcomes1

• Noise Aversion is a neurological disease: Effective treatment requires medications that can address the underlying cause

• Effective treatment may result in faster resolution: – Dogs have a shorter period of time to “learn”

unwanted behaviors – Decreasing level of distress can improve learning

of desired behaviors

• May prevent progression to more severe signs

• Less likelihood of surrender or euthanasia

• Improved quality of life for both pet owner and the dog 1) Overall KL. Abnormal canine behaviors and behavioral pathologies not primarily involving pathological aggression. In: Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine of dogs and cats. 1st ed. Elsevier, St Louis, MO; 2013:258-261.

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Sileo® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel)

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Sileo®: FDA Approved for the Treatment of Noise Aversion in Dogs • 0.1 mg/mL of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride in a tasteless gel formulation

• Dosage: 125 mcg/m2

• Administered between cheek and gum for oral transmucosal absorption

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Important Safety Information Do not use Sileo® in dogs with severe cardiovascular disease, respiratory, liver or kidney diseases, or in conditions of shock, severe debilitation, or stress due to extreme heat, cold or fatigue or in dogs hypersensitive to dexmedetomidine or to any of the excipients. Sileo should not be administered in the presence of preexisting hypotension, hypoxia, or bradycardia. Do not use in dogs sedated from previous dosing. SILEO has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 16 weeks of age or in dogs with dental or gingival disease that could have an effect on the absorption of SILEO. SILEO has not been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Transient pale mucous membranes at the site of application may occur with SILEO use. Other uncommon adverse reactions included emesis, drowsiness or sedation. Handle gel-dosing syringes with caution to avoid direct exposure to skin, eyes or mouth. SILEO has not been evaluated for aversion behaviors to thunderstorms. See full Prescribing Information at ZoetisUS.com/SileoPI

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Locus Coeruleus & Norepinephrine Involved in Fear and Anxiety1,2

Neurological Basis for Noise Aversion is Centered in the Locus Coeruleus1,2

1) Shull-Selcer EA, Stagg W. Advances in the understanding and treatment of noise phobias. Vet Clin Nor Amer: Small Anim Pract, 1991; 21: 353-367. 2) Goddard AW, Ball SG, Martinez J et al. Current perspectives of the roles of the central norepinephrine system in anxiety and depression. Depression and Anxiety, 2010; 27: 339-350.

• Locus coeruleus mediates stress and anxiety

• Locus coeruleus neurons have a large number of alpha-2 receptors; main neurotransmitter is norepinephrine

• Exposure to stressors increase release of norepinephrine from the locus coeruleus

• The locus coeruleus projects to many other areas of the brain

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Targeted Mode of Action Makes Sileo® the Logical Choice for Treatment of Noise Aversion1,2

1) Aantaa R, Kallio A, Virtanen R. Dexmedetomidine, a novel α2 adrenergic agonist. A review of its pharmacodynamic characteristics. Drugs of the Future 1993, 18: 49-56. 2) Murrell JC. Medetomidine and dexmedetomidine . A review of cardiovascular and antinociceptive properties in the dog. Vet A & A, 2005; 32: 117-127.

• Dexmedetomidine is a potent and selective alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist

• Binds to alpha-2 receptors, inhibits release of norepinephrine

• Lower levels of norepinephrine lead to reduced anxiety and alleviation of behavioural signs

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Sileo® Pharmacokinetics: Implications on Clinical Effects

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1) Orion data on file. 2) Sileo (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) NADA 141-456, Prescribing Information.

Plasma Concentration Curve1 Clinical Implication of Pharmacokinetics2

•SILEO Has 28% Bioavailability with Oral Transmucosal Administration

• Therefore only approximately 1/4 of administered dose is absorbed

•Results in minimal sedation and minimal effect on heart rate

Sileo® Oral Transmucosally vs. Dexmedetomidine Intramuscularly; 125 mcg/m2

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What Happens When Sileo® Is Swallowed?

• Dexmedetomidine is absorbed from the gastric mucosa but…

• Undergoes extensive first pass metabolism1 – 98% of elimination is via hepatic biotransformation

• Results in negligible plasma concentration of dexmedetomidine after ingestion

Clinical Implication: For optimal effect, SILEO must be administered oral transmucosally.

If swallowed, SILEO may not be effective1

1) Sileo (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) NADA 141-456, Prescribing Information.

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Sileo® Clinical Field Safety and Efficacy Study

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Clinical Study Conducted in the EU on New Year’s Eve

• Previous studies identified 125 mcg/m2 as the lowest effective dose for Sileo® for the treatment of noise aversion

• Dogs with a previous history of having noise aversion to fireworks were enrolled in the study

– Germany and Finland

• Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled

• Pet owners assessed the effect of SILEO – Efficacy: 2 different variables – Alertness – Adverse effects

• Allowed to administer up to 5 doses at 2 hour intervals, as needed

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75%

33%

1st Variable: Owner Assessment of Treatment Effect (N=144)1 • Pet owner assessed the treatment

effect compared to the previous response to fireworks

• Sileo® had excellent or good treatment effect in 75% of dogs

• Placebo had excellent or good treatment effect in 33% of dogs

• Statistically significant difference at p< 0.0001 in favor of SILEO 17%

11%

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WorseNo EffectSome EffectGood EffectExcellent Effect

1) Sileo (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) NADA 141-456, Prescribing Information.

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2nd Variable: Owner Assessment of Signs and Extend of Signs (N=144)1 • Pet owners were also asked to

record observed behavioral signs and the extent of those signs before treatment administration and at 1 and 2 hours after administration

• Mean sum of behavior scores over treatment period statistically significant (p=0.0069), in favor of Sileo

• Trembling, panting, and trying to hide were lower in Sileo® dogs

1) Sileo (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) NADA 141-456, Prescribing Information.

Mean Sum of Behavior Scores Pre-dosing and 1 hour Post-dosing

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Pre-Dose 2

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Placebo Dexmedetomidine

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Sileo® Efficacy is Independent of Sedation1,2

1) Sileo® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) Freedom of information Summary NADA 141-456, November 19, 2015. 2) Orion data on file.

• Pet owners also assessed their dog’s alertness at 1 and 2 hours after dosing using this form

• Any dog with signs of potential sedation in functional alertness (see green box on form) was excluded from the efficacy assessments in Slides 17 and 18

• No signs of excessive sedation were observed in the Sileo treatment group

Sedation did not explain the treatment effect of SILEO

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Clinical Field Study: Few Adverse Events Reported

Adverse Reaction

SILEO (N=89)

Placebo (N=93)

Events n

Events n

Emesis 4 1 Gastroenteritis 1 0 Periorbital edema 1 0 Drowsiness 1 0 Sedation 1 0

No Oral Mucosa Irritation Noted, Transient Pale Mucous Membranes Observed in Sileo® Treated Dogs

Sileo (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) NADA 141-456, Prescribing Information

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Sileo® Clinical Study Field: Summary of the Results

• Sileo was found effective in treating dogs with noise aversion – Anxiolytic effects of Sileo were:

• Measurable • Clinically relevant • Statistically significant

• The Sileo treatment effect was found to be independent of sedation

• Treatment was safe – There were few adverse events reported

during the study

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Dosing Considerations

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Sileo® is Designed For Easy at Home Administration: Dosing Chart • Plunger of syringe marked with “dots” • Each “dot” is equivalent to 0.25 mL of gel • Dosing Chart:

• Lists body weight ranges in pounds • Correlates body weight to number of “dots”

• Dose > 6 dots (1.5 mL) should be divided between both sides of the mouth

Bodyweight (lb) Number of dots 4.4-12.1 1 ●

12.2-26.5 2 ●●

26.6-44.0 3 ●●●

44.1-63.9 4 ●●●●

64.0-86.0 5 ●●●●●

86.1-110.2 6 ●●●●●●

110.3-137.8 7 ●●●●●●●

137.9-166.4 8 ●●●●●●●●

166.5-196.2 9 ●●●●●●●●●

196.3-220.5 10 ●●●●●●●●●●

Pet Owner Can Easily “Dial” the Correct Dose Volume

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Dispose of syringe and any unused contents 2 weeks after first use, in accordance with regulations

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Sileo® Dosing is Tailored to the Situation • The first dose administered:

– Approximately 30–60 minutes before the fear and/or anxiety-eliciting noise stimulus

– Or immediately after the dog shows first signs of anxiety or fear related to noise

– Or when the owner detects a typical noise stimulus (e.g. fireworks) eliciting anxiety or fear in the dog

• If noise lasts longer than 2–3 hours and the dog’s signs of fear and/or anxiety reappear, another dose may need to be given

– At least two hours interval between doses – Up to 5 doses can be given during one noise event

• Protect from light (replace in carton); use within 2 weeks after administering the first dose

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How to Minimize Human Exposure And Accidental Overdose • Instruct the pet owner to wear impermeable

gloves when administering SILEO

• Review administration instructions with pet owner – Confirm correct dosage – Reinforce the need to set the locking ring in

the “locked position” before administering – Administer between the cheek and gums

• Seek medical attention if you have concerns – Bring copy of package insert

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What Happens in the Event of an Accidental Sileo® Overdose?

• Consideration for when SILEO is administered at a higher than label dose – Excess can flow out of the mouth or will be swallowed

• Worst Case: The entire syringe (3ml) is accidentally administered to a 2.5 kg dog

– Assuming the entire dose is absorbed oral transmucosally – Exposure would be approximately equal to IV 450 mcg/m2; IV sedation dose

is 375 mcg/m2

– Outcome: The dog would be moderately sedated, in rare cases the dog may become more deeply sedated

– Reversal with atipamezole, if there are concerns

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Sileo® Experience Program

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Dogs Eligible for the Program:

Sileo® Experience Program Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

• Have a previous history of noise aversion

• Are 16 weeks of age or older

• Are healthy or have stable systemic disease

Dogs Ineligible for Program:

• Have conditions for which Sileo is contraindicated or has not been evaluated (see Important Safety Information on Slide 9)

• Have a history of hypersensitivity to alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist

• Are concurrently receiving other psychoactive medications, homeopathic remedies, pheromones, nutraceuticals, special diet or thunder shirt (wraps) to control anxiety and fear

• Are currently receiving behavioral modification for noise aversion

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Sileo® Experience Program Kit Welcome Letter

Veterinary Staff Brochure – Program Overview – Product Review – Dosing Chart

Pet Owner Brochure – Introduction to SILEO – Behavior Checklist – What to expect from SILEO – Dosing & Administration

Instructions

2 1 2

3

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Please Review the Pet Owner Brochure with the Client After Introducing SILEO on the First 2 Pages…

Check off which behaviors the dog has exhibited during noise aversion.

Set expectations for how Sileo® works: what the pet owner should expect to see and what to watch for.

Use an empty syringe as a ‘clinic sample’: wearing gloves, guide the pet owner through the dosing steps in the pictures below (also found in the Product Insert).

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Please Complete the Survey on the Sileo® Experience Website

• www.experiencesileo.com

• Veterinarian Survey – Please fill this out for each dog owner/patient – You will receive a ‘Thank You’ email per completion – You will receive a ‘Reminder’ email to complete, in case you

forget

• Dog Owner Survey – To be filled out within 48 hours of administering SILEO

during a noise event – Dog Owner will receive a ‘Thank You’ email upon completion

• ASK: Please follow-up with your clients to hear about their experience and remind them to complete the survey

You will receive an email with a consolidation of feedback from all Dog Owners participating in this national SILEO Experience Program

SILEO Experience Program

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Feedback from 2016 Early Experience Cases was positive and informative1

AUGUST 1 Aggregate Data, SILEO Early Experience

VETERINARIANS’ FEEDBACK • 95% planned to prescribe SILEO again • 92% found prescribing discussion with clients straightforward

– 14%, however, reported that explaining dosing and administration required additional discussion, e.g. dots as measurement, locking the ring on the syringe, wearing gloves, and timing of administration

DOG OWNERS’ FEEDBACK • 90% ‘Satisfied’ to ‘Very Satisfied’ with their dog’s SILEO experience • 91% ‘Satisfied’ to ‘Very Satisfied’ with ease of administration • 88% ‘Satisfied’ to ‘Very Satisfied’ with their dog’s quality of life with SILEO treatment • 91% ‘Satisfied’ to ‘Very Satisfied’ with their family’s quality of life with SILEO

We’re eager to hear your feedback

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Sileo® Provides an Effective and Safe Treatment for Canine Noise Aversion that is Easy for Pet Owner to Administer

• SILEO fills an unmet need for noise aversion in dogs

• The only FDA approved drug for noise aversion in dogs

• Can be easily administered at home by the Pet Owner

• Provides veterinarians with a reliable, safe and effective solution

• By effectively treating noise aversion, SILEO can reduce the dog’s distress and suffering

• Resolution of clinical signs reduces likelihood of surrender or euthanasia; human animal bond is preserved

Sileo® is trademark owned by Orion Corporation Orion Pharma Animal Health. It is manufactured by Orion Corporation and distributed by Zoetis under license from Orion Corporation Orion Pharma Animal Health.© 2017. Zoetis Services LLC. All rights reserved. SIL-00205

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Thank You!

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