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Darzalex Faspro

RxNorm 2375136· DARATUMUMAB AND HYALURONIDASE-FIHJ (HUMAN RECOMBINANT)· SUBCUTANEOUS

CD38-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC], Endoglycosidase [EPC] · Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Indications and usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DARZALEX FASPRO is a combination of daratumumab, a CD38-directed cytolytic antibody, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for induction and consolidation in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy multiple myeloma in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior line of therapy including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor multiple myeloma in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy multiple myeloma as monotherapy, in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory agent or who are double-refractory to a PI and an immunomodulatory agent high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma as monotherapy light chain (AL) amyloidosis in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients. Limitations of Use: DARZALEX FASPRO is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis who have NYHA Class IIIB or Class IV cardiac disease or Mayo Stage IIIB outside of controlled clinical trials ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Multiple Myeloma DARZALEX FASPRO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with [see Clinical Studies (14) ] : multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for induction and consolidation in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy. multiple myeloma in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior line of therapy including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. multiple myeloma in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy. multiple myeloma as monotherapy, in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory a…

Dosage and administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For subcutaneous use only. Pre-medicate with a corticosteroid, acetaminophen and a histamine-1 receptor antagonist. ( 2.6 ) The recommended dosage of DARZALEX FASPRO is (1,800 mg daratumumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously into the abdomen over approximately 3 to 5 minutes according to recommended schedule. ( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) Administer post-medications as recommended. ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Important Dosing Information DARZALEX FASPRO is for subcutaneous use only. Administer medications before and after administration of DARZALEX FASPRO to minimize administration-related reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Type and screen patients prior to starting DARZALEX FASPRO. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Multiple Myeloma The recommended dose of DARZALEX FASPRO is 1,800 mg/30,000 units (1,800 mg daratumumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 provide the recommended dosing schedule when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy. Monotherapy and In Combination with Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-Rd), Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-Pd) or Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-Kd) Use the dosing schedule provided in Table 1 when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered: in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) OR in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) OR in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) OR as monotherapy. Table 1: DARZALEX FASPRO dosing schedule in combination with lenalidomide, pomalidomide or carfilzomib and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) and for monotherapy Weeks Schedule Weeks 1 to 8 weekly (total of 8 doses) Weeks 9 to 24 First dose of the every-2-week dosing schedule is given at Week 9 every two weeks (total of 8 doses) Week 25 onwards until disease progression First dose of the every-4-week dosing schedule is given at Week 25 every four weeks When DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as part of a combination therapy, see Clinical Studies (14.2) and the prescribing information for dosage recommendations for the other drugs. In Combination with Bortezomib, Melphalan and Prednisone (DARZALEX FASPRO-VMP) Use the dosing schedule provided in Table 2 when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone (6-week cycle). Table 2: DARZALEX FASPRO dosing schedule in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone (6-week cycle) Weeks Schedule Weeks 1 to 6 weekly (total of 6 doses) Weeks 7 to 54 First dose of the every-3-week dosing schedule is given at Week 7 every three weeks (total of 16 doses) Week 55 onwards until disease progression First dose of the every-4-week dosing schedule is given at Week 55 every four weeks When DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as part of a combination therapy, see Clinical Studies (14.1) and the prescribing information for dosage recommendations for the other drugs. In Combination with Bortezomib, Thalidomide, and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-VTd) Use the dosing schedule in Table 3 when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone (4-week cycle). Table 3: DARZALEX FASPRO dosing schedule in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) Treatment phase Weeks Schedule Induction Weeks 1 to 8 weekly (total of 8 doses) Weeks 9 to 16 First dose of the every-2-week dosing schedule is given at Week 9 every two weeks (total of 4 doses) Stop for high dose chemotherapy and ASCT Consolidation Weeks 1 to 8 First dose of the every-2-week dosing schedule is given at Week 1 upon re-initiation of treatment following ASCT every two weeks (total of 4 doses) When DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as part of a combination therapy, see the prescribing information for dosage recommendations for the other drugs. In Combinatio…

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions : Permanently discontinue DARZALEX FASPRO for life-threatening reactions. ( 5.1 ) Cardiac Toxicity in Patients with Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis : Monitor patients with cardiac involvement more frequently for cardiac adverse reactions and administer supportive care as appropriate. ( 5.2 ) Infections : DARZALEX FASPRO can cause serious and fatal infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and treat appropriately. ( 5.3 ) Neutropenia : Monitor complete blood cell counts periodically during treatment. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Consider withholding DARZALEX FASPRO to allow recovery of neutrophils. ( 5.4 ) Thrombocytopenia : Monitor complete blood cell counts periodically during treatment. Consider withholding DARZALEX FASPRO to allow recovery of platelets. ( 5.5 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus and advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception. ( 5.6 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Interference with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening : Type and screen patients prior to starting treatment. Inform blood banks that a patient has received DARZALEX FASPRO. ( 5.7 , 7.1 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions Both systemic administration-related reactions, including severe or life-threatening reactions, and local injection-site reactions can occur with DARZALEX FASPRO. Fatal reactions have been reported with daratumumab-containing products, including DARZALEX FASPRO [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Systemic Reactions In a pooled safety population of 1446 patients with multiple myeloma (N=1253) or light chain (AL) amyloidosis (N=193) who received DARZALEX FASPRO as monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy, 7% of patients experienced a systemic administration-related reaction (Grade 2: 3%, Grade 3: 0.8%, Grade 4: 0.1%). In patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (N=193), systemic administration-related reactions occurred in 17% of patients in AQUILA (Grade 2: 7%, Grade 3: 1%). In all patients (N=1639), systemic administration-related reactions occurred in 7% of patients with the first injection, 0.5% with the second injection, and cumulatively 1% with subsequent injections. The median time to onset was 3.2 hours (range: 4 minutes to 3.5 days). Of the 283 systemic administration-related reactions that occurred in 135 patients, 240 (85%) occurred on the day of DARZALEX FASPRO administration. Delayed systemic administration-related reactions have occurred in 1% of the patients. Severe reactions include hypoxia, dyspnea, hypertension, and tachycardia, and ocular adverse reactions, including choroidal effusion, acute myopia, and acute angle closure glaucoma. Other signs and symptoms of systemic administration-related reactions may include respiratory symptoms, such as bronchospasm, nasal congestion, cough, throat irritation, allergic rhinitis, and wheezing, as well as anaphylactic reaction, pyrexia, chest pain, pruritus, chills, vomiting, nausea, hypotension, and blurred vision. Pre-medicate patients with histamine-1 receptor antagonist, acetaminophen and corticosteroids [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Monitor patients for systemic administration-related reactions, especially following the first and second injections. For anaphylactic reaction or life-threatening (Grade 4) administration-related reactions, immediately and permanently discontinue DARZALEX FASPRO. Consider administering corticosteroids and other medications after the administration of DARZALEX FASPRO depending on dosing regimen and medical history to minimize the risk of delayed (defined as occurring the day after administration) systemic administration-related reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Ocular adverse reactions, including acute myopia and narrowing of the anterior chamber angle due to c…

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DARZALEX FASPRO is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab, hyaluronidase or any of the components of the formulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab, hyaluronidase or any of the components of the formulation. ( 4 )

Drug interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Effects of Daratumumab on Laboratory Tests Interference with Indirect Antiglobulin Tests (Indirect Coombs Test) Daratumumab binds to CD38 on RBCs and interferes with compatibility testing, including antibody screening and cross matching. Daratumumab interference mitigation methods include treating reagent RBCs with dithiothreitol (DTT) to disrupt daratumumab binding [see References (15) ] or genotyping. Since the Kell blood group system is also sensitive to DTT treatment, supply K-negative units after ruling out or identifying alloantibodies using DTT-treated RBCs. If an emergency transfusion is required, administer non-cross-matched ABO/RhD-compatible RBCs per local blood bank practices. Interference with Serum Protein Electrophoresis and Immunofixation Tests Daratumumab may be detected on serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) and immunofixation (IFE) assays used for monitoring disease monoclonal immunoglobulins (M protein). False positive SPE and IFE assay results may occur for patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein impacting initial assessment of complete responses by International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria. In DARZALEX FASPRO-treated patients with persistent very good partial response, where daratumumab interference is suspected, consider using a FDA-approved daratumumab-specific IFE assay to distinguish daratumumab from any remaining endogenous M protein in the patient's serum, to facilitate determination of a complete response.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary DARZALEX FASPRO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The assessment of associated risks with daratumumab products is based on the mechanism of action and data from target antigen CD38 knockout animal models (see Data ) . There are no available data on the use of DARZALEX FASPRO in pregnant women to evaluate drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. 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. The combination of DARZALEX FASPRO and lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide is contraindicated in pregnant women, because lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide may cause birth defects and death of the unborn child. Lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide are only available through a REMS program. Refer to the lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibodies are transferred across the placenta. Based on its mechanism of action, DARZALEX FASPRO may cause depletion of fetal CD38 positive immune cells and decreased bone density. Defer administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to daratumumab in utero until a hematology evaluation is completed. Data Animal Data DARZALEX FASPRO for subcutaneous injection contains daratumumab and hyaluronidase . Mice that were genetically modified to eliminate all CD38 expression (CD38 knockout mice) had reduced bone density at birth that recovered by 5 months of age. Data from studies using CD38 knockout animal models also suggest the involvement of CD38 in the regulation of humoral immune responses (mice), feto-maternal immune tolerance (mice), and early embryonic development (frogs). No systemic exposure of hyaluronidase was detected in monkeys given 220,000 U/kg subcutaneously (440 times higher than the human dose) and there were no effects on embryo-fetal development in pregnant mice given 360,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously daily during organogenesis, which is 720 times higher than the human dose. There were no effects on pre- and post-natal development through sexual maturity in offspring of mice treated daily from implantation through lactation with 1,100,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously, which is 2,200 times higher than the human doses.

Adverse events

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

  • product dose omission issue212
  • fatigue204
  • off label use194
  • rash135
  • diarrhoea130
  • nausea105
  • dyspnoea94
  • neuropathy peripheral93
  • plasma cell myeloma84
  • neutropenia78
  • death69
  • dizziness69
  • pyrexia68
  • pneumonia65
  • white blood cell count decreased65
  • chills64

Adverse reactions (label)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Cardiac Toxicity in Patients with Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma eligible for autologous stem cell transplant who received DARZALEX FASPRO-VRd are peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, upper respiratory infection, constipation, musculoskeletal pain, insomnia, rash, diarrhea, edema, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who were ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant who received DARZALEX FASPRO-VRd are upper respiratory tract infection, sensory neuropathy, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, rash, motor dysfunction, COVID-19, constipation, sleep disorder, cough, pneumonia, renal impairment, dizziness, nausea, urinary tract infection, pyrexia, abdominal pain, dyspnea, decreased appetite, and bruising. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reaction (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO monotherapy is upper respiratory tract infection. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-VMP are upper respiratory tract infection, constipation, nausea, fatigue, pyrexia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, diarrhea, cough, insomnia, vomiting, and back pain. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-Rd are fatigue, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, muscle spasms, constipation, pyrexia, pneumonia, and dyspnea. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-Pd are fatigue, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-Kd are upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue, insomnia, hypertension, diarrhea, cough, dyspnea, headache, pyrexia, nausea, and edema peripheral. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO monotherapy are upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, rash, sleep disorder, sensory neuropathy, and injection site reactions. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, peripheral edema, constipation, fatigue, peripheral sensory neuropathy, nausea, insomnia, dyspnea, and cough. ( 6.1 ) The most common (≥40%) hematology laboratory abnormalities with DARZALEX FASPRO are decreased leukocytes, decreased lymphocytes, decreased neutrophils, decreased platelets, and decreased hemoglobin. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Biotech, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 (1-800-JANSSEN) 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. Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Eligible for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant In Combination with Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone The safety of DARZALEX FASPRO in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (n=351) from the start of induction to the end of consolidation compared to bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (VRd) (n=347) was evaluated in PERSEUS [see C…