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Alunbrig

RxNorm 1921222· BRIGATINIB· ORAL

Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] · Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

Indications and usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ALUNBRIG is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . ALUNBRIG is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1 , 2.1 )

Dosage and administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 90 mg orally once daily for the first 7 days; then increase to 180 mg orally once daily. May be taken with or without food. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC with ALUNBRIG based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor specimens [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of ALK rearrangements in NSCLC is available at http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics. 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage for ALUNBRIG is: 90 mg orally once daily for the first 7 days; then increase the dose to 180 mg orally once daily. Administer ALUNBRIG until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. If ALUNBRIG is interrupted for 14 days or longer for reasons other than adverse reactions, resume treatment at 90 mg once daily for 7 days before increasing to the previously tolerated dose. ALUNBRIG may be taken with or without food. Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole. Do not crush or chew tablets. If a dose of ALUNBRIG is missed or vomiting occurs after taking a dose, do not administer an additional dose and take the next dose of ALUNBRIG at the scheduled time. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions ALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1. Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/A Not applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose. Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2. Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity Graded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 )] Grade 1 If new pulmonary symptoms occur during the first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected. If new pulmonary symptoms occur after the first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose. If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Grade 2 If new pulmonary symptoms occur during the first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected. If new pulmonary symptoms occur after the first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose. If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose. Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1) or permanently discontinue treatment. Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, an…

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis : Monitor for new or worsening respiratory symptoms, particularly during the first week of treatment. Withhold ALUNBRIG for new or worsening respiratory symptoms and promptly evaluate for ILD/pneumonitis. Upon recovery, either dose reduce or permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Hypertension : Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and then at least monthly during treatment. For severe hypertension, withhold ALUNBRIG, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue. ( 2.3 , 5.2 ) Bradycardia : Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly during treatment. If symptomatic, withhold ALUNBRIG, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue. ( 2.3 , 5.3 ) Visual Disturbance : Advise patients to report visual symptoms. Withhold ALUNBRIG and obtain ophthalmologic evaluation, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. ( 2.3 , 5.4 ) Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation : Monitor CPK levels regularly during treatment. Based on the severity and with muscle pain or weakness, withhold ALUNBRIG, then resume or reduce dose. ( 2.3 , 5.5 ) Pancreatic Enzymes Elevation : Monitor lipase and amylase levels regularly during treatment. Based on the severity, withhold ALUNBRIG, then resume or reduce dose. ( 2.3 , 5.6 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and total bilirubin levels regularly during treatment. Based on severity, withhold dose, then resume at lower level. ( 2.3 , 5.7 ) Hyperglycemia : Assess fasting serum glucose prior to starting ALUNBRIG and regularly during treatment. If not adequately controlled with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG, then consider dose reduction or permanently discontinue, based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.8 ) Photosensitivity : Advise patients to limit sun exposure. Based on severity withhold ALUNBRIG, then resume at the same dose, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue. ( 2.3 , 5.9 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.10 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis Severe, life-threatening, and fatal pulmonary adverse reactions consistent with interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis have occurred with ALUNBRIG. In Trial ALTA 1L, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 5.1% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG. ILD/pneumonitis occurred within 8 days of initiation of ALUNBRIG in 2.9% of patients, with Grade 3 to 4 reactions occurring in 2.2% of patients. In Trial ALTA, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.7% of patients in the 90 mg group (90 mg once daily) and 9.1% of patients in the 90→180 mg group (180 mg once daily with 7-day lead-in at 90 mg once daily). Adverse reactions consistent with possible ILD/pneumonitis occurred within 9 days of initiation of ALUNBRIG (median onset was 2 days) in 6.4% of patients, with Grade 3 to 4 reactions occurring in 2.7%. Monitor for new or worsening respiratory symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, cough, etc.), particularly during the first week of initiating ALUNBRIG. Withhold ALUNBRIG in any patient with new or worsening respiratory symptoms, and promptly evaluate for ILD/pneumonitis or other causes of respiratory symptoms (e.g., pulmonary embolism, tumor progression, and infectious pneumonia). For Grade 1 or 2 ILD/pneumonitis, either resume ALUNBRIG with dose reduction according to Table 1 after recovery to baseline or permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for Grade 3 or 4 ILD/pneumonitis or recurrence of Grade 1 or 2 ILD/pneumonitis [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . 5.2 Hypertension In ALTA 1L, hypertension was reported in 32% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG; Grade 3 hypertension occurred in 13% of patients. In ALTA, hypertension was reported in 11% of patients in the 90 mg group who received ALUNBRIG and 21% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 3 hyp…

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Drug interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A Inhibitors : Avoid coadministration of ALUNBRIG with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If coadministration of a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce the dose of ALUNBRIG. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) CYP3A Inducers : Avoid coadministration of ALUNBRIG with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. If coadministration of a moderate CYP3A inducer is unavoidable, increase the dose of ALUNBRIG. ( 2.5 , 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on ALUNBRIG Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Coadministration of ALUNBRIG with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor increased brigatinib plasma concentrations, which may increase the incidence of adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid coadministration of ALUNBRIG with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, modify dose as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Coadministration of ALUNBRIG with a strong or moderate CYP3A inducer decreased brigatinib plasma concentrations, which may decrease the efficacy of ALUNBRIG [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid coadministration of ALUNBRIG with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. If coadministration of moderate CYP3A inducers cannot be avoided, modify dose as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] .

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, ALUNBRIG can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no clinical data on the use of ALUNBRIG in pregnant women. Administration of brigatinib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in dose-related skeletal anomalies at doses as low as 12.5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.7 times the human exposure by AUC at 180 mg once daily) as well as increased post-implantation loss, malformations, and decreased fetal body weight at doses of 25 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.26 times the human exposure at 180 mg once daily) or greater (see Data ) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study in which pregnant rats were administered daily doses of brigatinib during organogenesis, dose-related skeletal (incomplete ossification, small incisors) and visceral anomalies were observed at doses as low as 12.5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.7 times the human exposure by AUC at 180 mg once daily). Malformations observed at 25 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.26 times the human AUC at 180 mg once daily) included anasarca (generalized subcutaneous edema), anophthalmia (absent eyes), forelimb hyperflexion, small, short and/or bent limbs, multiple fused ribs, bent scapulae, omphalocele (intestine protruding into umbilicus), and gastroschisis (intestines protruding through a defect in the abdominal wall) along with visceral findings of moderate bilateral dilatation of the lateral ventricles.

Adverse events

Most frequently reported events (FDA FAERS). Report frequency does not imply causation.

  • death429
  • non-small cell lung cancer392
  • off label use300
  • diarrhoea253
  • metastases to central nervous system240
  • nausea233
  • lung neoplasm malignant223
  • blood creatine phosphokinase increased222
  • fatigue215
  • product dose omission issue203
  • drug ineffective184
  • neoplasm progression180
  • dyspnoea131
  • vomiting130
  • rash125
  • decreased appetite120

Adverse reactions (label)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the prescribing information: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Bradycardia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Pancreatic Enzymes Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Photosensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥25%) with ALUNBRIG were diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, rash, cough, myalgia, headache, hypertension, vomiting, and dyspnea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals at 1-844-217-6468 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical 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. Advanced ALK-positive NSCLC Without Prior ALK-targeted Therapy In ALTA 1L, the safety of ALUNBRIG was evaluated in 136 patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC who had not previously received an ALK-targeted therapy [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . The median duration of treatment with ALUNBRIG when administered as 90 mg orally once daily for the first 7 days; then increased to 180 mg orally once daily, was 24.3 months. A total of 106 (78%) patients were exposed to ALUNBRIG for greater than or equal to 6 months including 92 (68%) patients exposed for greater than or equal to 1 year. The median relative dose intensity was 97% for ALUNBRIG. The study population (N = 275) characteristics were: median age 59 years (range: 27 to 89), age less than 65 years (68%), female (55%), White (59%), Asian (39%), Stage IV disease (93%), NSCLC adenocarcinoma histology (96%), never smoker (58%), ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0 or 1 (95%), and CNS metastases at baseline (30%) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Serious adverse reactions occurred in 33% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG. The most common serious adverse reactions were pneumonia (4.4%), ILD/pneumonitis (3.7%), pyrexia (2.9%), dyspnea (2.2%), pulmonary embolism (2.2%), and asthenia (2.2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2.9% of patients and included pneumonia (1.5%), cerebrovascular accident (0.7%), and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (0.7%). In ALTA 1L, 13% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG permanently discontinued ALUNBRIG for adverse reactions. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to discontinuation were ILD/pneumonitis (3.7%) and pneumonia (2.2%). In ALTA 1L, 38% of patients required a dose reduction due to adverse reactions. The most common adverse reaction that led to dose reduction was increased creatine phosphokinase (15%), increased lipase (6.6%), increased amylase (4.4%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (2.2%), ILD/pneumonitis (2.2%) and hypertension (2.2%). Table 3 and Table 4 summarize the common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities observed in ALTA 1L. Table 3: Adverse Reactions in ≥10% (All Grades Per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03 ) or ≥2% (Grades 3-4) of Patients by Arm in ALTA 1L (N = 273) Adverse Reactions ALUNBRIG N = 136 Crizotinib N = 137 All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Gastrointestinal Disorders Diarrhea 53 2.2 57 2.9 Nausea 30 2.2 58 2.9 Abdominal pain Includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper, and epigastric discomfort 24 0.7 33 3.6 Vomiting 21 0.7 44 2.2 Constipation 18 0 42 0 Stomatitis Includes aphthous ulcer, mouth ulceration, o…