OJEMDA Tablet / Oral suspension Ref.[109717] Active ingredients: Tovorafenib

Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US)  Revision Year: 2024 

1. Indications and Usage

OJEMDA is indicated for the treatment of patients 6 months of age and older with relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma (LGG) harboring a BRAF fusion or rearrangement, or BRAF V600 mutation.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and duration of response [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).

2. Dosage and Administration

2.1 Patient Selection

Confirm the presence of BRAF fusion or rearrangement, or BRAF V600 mutation prior to initiation of treatment with OJEMDA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Clinical Studies (14)]. An FDA approved test for the detection of BRAF fusion or rearrangement, or BRAF V600 mutation in relapsed or refractory pediatric LGG is not currently available.

2.2 Recommended Testing Before Initiating OJEMDA

Before initiating OJEMDA, evaluate liver function tests, including ALT, AST and bilirubin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

2.3 Recommended Dosage

The recommended dosage of OJEMDA based on body surface area (BSA) is 380 mg/m² orally once weekly (the maximum recommended dosage is 600 mg orally once weekly) with or without food [see Administration (2.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. OJEMDA may be administered as an immediate release tablet (see Table 1) or as an oral suspension (see Table 2). A recommended dosage for patients with BSA less than 0.3 m² has not been established.

Table 1. Recommended OJEMDA Tablets Dosage Based on Body Surface Area:

Body Surface Area (m²)Recommended Dosage
0.30-0.89Administer OJEMDA oral suspension once weekly
(see Table 2)
0.90-1.12400 mg once weekly
1.13-1.39500 mg once weekly
≥1.40600 mg once weekly

Table 2. Recommended Dosage for OJEMDA for Oral Suspension Based on Body Surface Area:

Body Surface Area (m²)Dose Volume (mL)1Dosage
0.30-0.355125 mg once weekly
0.36-0.426150 mg once weekly
0.43-0.487175 mg once weekly
0.49-0.548200 mg once weekly
0.55-0.639225 mg once weekly
0.64-0.7711275 mg once weekly
0.78-0.8312300 mg once weekly
0.84-0.8914350 mg once weekly
0.90-1.0515375 mg once weekly
1.06-1.2518450 mg once weekly
1.26-1.3921525 mg once weekly
≥1.4024600 mg once weekly1

1 OJEMDA for oral suspension has a concentration of 25 mg/mL. Each bottle of OJEMDA for oral suspension delivers 300 mg/12 mL.

Continue once weekly dosing until disease progression or intolerable toxicity.

2.4 Administration

  • Take OJEMDA at a regularly scheduled time once weekly.
  • OJEMDA may be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

If a dose is missed by:

  • 3 days or less, take the missed dose as soon as possible, and take the next dose on its regularly scheduled day.
  • more than 3 days, skip the missed dose and take the next dose on its regularly scheduled day.

If vomiting occurs immediately after taking a dose, repeat that dose.

OJEMDA tablets:

  • Swallow tablets whole with water.
  • Do not chew, cut, or crush.

OJEMDA for oral suspension:

  • Prior to first time use of OJEMDA for oral suspension, ensure that caregivers (and if appropriate, patients) read and understand the "Instructions for Use" before preparing, measuring, and administering OJEMDA.

Preparation and Administration

  • Reconstitute the powder in each supplied bottle with exactly 14 mL of room temperature water to form the OJEMDA for oral suspension. After reconstitution each mL contains 25 mg of tovorafenib. Product foaming after reconstitution reduces the deliverable volume.
  • Each bottle delivers 300 mg of tovorafenib in 12 mL. For doses greater than 300 mg, reconstitute two bottles to achieve the dose. Split the dose as equally as possible between the two bottles (e.g., 6 mL and 7 mL for a 325 mg dose).
  • Administer OJEMDA for oral suspension using the supplied oral dosing syringe or feeding tube (minimum 12 French) immediately after preparation.
  • If the OJEMDA for oral suspension is not administered within 15 minutes after preparation, instruct the patient to discard it.

2.5 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions

The recommended dosage reductions for adverse reactions for OJEMDA tablets are provided in Table 3 and OJEMDA for oral suspension in Table 4.

Table 3. OJEMDA Tablets: Recommended Dosage Reductions for Adverse Reactions:

BSA (m²)First Dosage ReductionSecond Dosage Reduction
0.30-1.12Administer the oral suspension once weekly (see Table 4)
1.13-1.39400 mg once weeklyAdminister OJEMDA oral suspension once weekly
(see Table 4)
≥1.40500 mg once weekly400 mg once weekly

Table 4. OJEMDA for Oral Suspension: Recommended Dosage Reductions for Adverse Reactions:

BSA (m²)First Dosage ReductionSecond Dosage Reduction
Volume (mL)Dose (mg)Volume (mL)Dose (mg)
0.30-0.354100 mg once weekly375 mg once weekly
0.36-0.425125 mg once weekly4100 mg once weekly
0.43-0.486150 mg once weekly5125 mg once weekly
0.49-0.547175 mg once weekly6150 mg once weekly
0.55-0.638200 mg once weekly6150 mg once weekly
0.64-0.779225 mg once weekly8200 mg once weekly
0.78-0.8310250 mg once weekly8200 mg once weekly
0.84-0.8912300 mg once weekly10250 mg once weekly
0.90-1.0513325 mg once weekly11275 mg once weekly
1.06-1.2515375 mg once weekly13325 mg once weekly
1.26-1.3918450 mg once weekly15375 mg once weekly
≥1.4020500 mg once weekly16400 mg once weekly

The recommended dosage modifications of OJEMDA for adverse reactions are in Table 5.

Table 5. Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions:

Severity of ADRaDosage Modificationb
Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
• Intolerable Grade 2
• Any Grade 3
Withhold OJEMDA.
• If improved to Grade 0-1, resume at lower dosage.
• If not improved, consider permanent discontinuation
of OJEMDA.
• First occurrence of any Grade 4Withhold OJEMDA.
• If improved to Grade 0-1, resume at lower dosage.
OR
• Permanently discontinue OJEMDA.
• Recurrent Grade 4Permanently discontinue OJEMDA.
Skin Toxicity including Photosensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
• Intolerable Grade 2
• Grade 3 or 4
Withhold OJEMDA.
• If improved to Grade 0-1, resume at lower dosage.
• If not improved, consider permanent discontinuation
of OJEMDA.
Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
• Grade 3 AST or ALT
• Grade 3 bilirubin
Withhold OJEMDA.
If improved to Grade ≤ 2 or baseline, resume as follows:
• If laboratory abnormality resolves within 8 days,
resume OJEMDA at the same dose.
• If laboratory abnormality does not resolve within 8
days, resume OJEDMA at lower dosage.
• First occurrence of any Grade 4Withhold OJEMDA.
• If improved to Grade 0-1, resume at lower dosage.
OR
• Permanently discontinue OJEMDA
• Recurrent Grade 4Permanently discontinue OJEMDA.
Other Adverse Reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]
• Intolerable Grade 2
• Any Grade 3
Withhold OJEMDA.
• If improved to Grade 0-1, resume at lower dosage.
• If not improved, consider permanent discontinuation
of OJEMDA.
• First occurrence of any Grade 4Withhold OJEMDA.
• If improved to Grade 0-1, resume at lower dosage.
OR
• Permanently discontinue OJEMDA.
• Recurrent Grade 4Permanently discontinue OJEMDA.

a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 5.0.
b See Table 3 and Table 4 for recommended dosage reductions.

16.2. Storage and Handling

OJEMDA tablets:

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Dispense product in the original package. Tablets should not be removed from blisters until immediately before use.

OJEMDA for oral suspension:

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

Suspension must be used immediately after reconstitution.

Discard the bottle (including any unused portion) and syringe after dosing.

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