PADCEV EJFV Powder for solution for injection Ref.[10213] Active ingredients: Enfortumab vedotin

Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US)  Revision Year: 2020 

4. Contraindications

None.

5. Warnings and Precautions

5.1 Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia occurred in patients treated with PADCEV, including death, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in those with and without pre-existing diabetes mellitus. The incidence of Grade 3-4 hyperglycemia increased consistently in patients with higher body mass index and in patients with higher baseline A1C. In EV-201, 8% of patients developed Grade 3-4 hyperglycemia. In this trial, patients with baseline hemoglobin A1C ≥8% were excluded. Closely monitor blood glucose levels in patients with, or at risk for, diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia. If blood glucose is elevated (>250 mg/dL), withhold PADCEV [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

5.2 Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy, predominantly sensory, occurred in 49% of the 310 patients treated with PADCEV in clinical trials; 2% experienced Grade 3 reactions.

In study EV-201, peripheral neuropathy occurred in patients treated with PADCEV with or without preexisting peripheral neuropathy. The median time to onset of Grade ≥2 was 3.8 months (range: 0.6 to 9.2). Neuropathy led to treatment discontinuation in 6% of patients. At the time of their last evaluation, 19% had complete resolution, and 26% had partial improvement.

Monitor patients for symptoms of new or worsening peripheral neuropathy and consider dose interruption or dose reduction of PADCEV when peripheral neuropathy occurs. Permanently discontinue PADCEV in patients that develop Grade 3 peripheral neuropathy [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

5.3 Ocular Disorders

Ocular disorders occurred in 46% of the 310 patients treated with PADCEV. The majority of these events involved the cornea and included keratitis, blurred vision, limbal stem cell deficiency and other events associated with dry eyes.

Dry eye symptoms occurred in 36% of patients, and blurred vision occurred in 14% of patients, during treatment with PADCEV. The median time to onset to symptomatic ocular disorder was 1.9 months (range: 0.3 to 6.2).

Monitor patients for ocular disorders. Consider artificial tears for prophylaxis of dry eyes and ophthalmologic evaluation if ocular symptoms occur or do not resolve. Consider treatment with ophthalmic topical steroids, if indicated after an ophthalmic exam. Consider dose interruption or dose reduction of PADCEV for symptomatic ocular disorders.

5.4 Skin Reactions

Skin reactions occurred in 54% of the 310 patients treated with PADCEV in clinical trials. Twenty-six percent (26%) of patients had maculopapular rash and 30% had pruritus. Grade 3-4 skin reactions occurred in 10% of patients and included symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), bullous dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, and palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia.

In study EV-201, the median time to onset of severe skin reactions was 0.8 months (range: 0.2 to 5.3). Of the patients who experienced rash, 65% had complete resolution and 22% had partial improvement.

Monitor patients for skin reactions. Consider appropriate treatment, such as topical corticosteroids and antihistamines for skin reactions, as clinically indicated. For severe (Grade 3) skin reactions, withhold PADCEV until improvement or resolution and administer appropriate medical treatment. Permanently discontinue PADCEV in patients that develop Grade 4 or recurrent Grade 3 skin reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

5.5 Infusion Site Extravasation

Skin and soft tissue reactions secondary to extravasation have been observed after administration of PADCEV. Of the 310 patients, 1.3% of patients experienced skin and soft tissue reactions. Reactions may be delayed. Erythema, swelling, increased temperature, and pain worsened until 2-7 days after extravasation and resolved within 1-4 weeks of peak. One percent of patients developed extravasation reactions with secondary cellulitis, bullae, or exfoliation. Ensure adequate venous access prior to starting PADCEV and monitor for possible extravasation during administration. If extravasation occurs, stop the infusion and monitor for adverse reactions.

5.6 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals, PADCEV can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of enfortumab vedotin to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis caused maternal toxicity, embryo-fetal lethality, structural malformations and skeletal anomalies at maternal exposures approximately similar to the clinical exposures at the recommended human dose of 1.25 mg/kg.

Advise patients of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with PADCEV and for 2 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with PADCEV and for 4 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)].

6. Adverse Reactions

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

  • Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
  • Peripheral Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
  • Ocular Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
  • Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
  • Infusion Site Extravasation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]

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.

The data in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to PADCEV as a single agent at 1.25 mg/kg in 310 patients in EV-201, EV-101 (NCT02091999), and EV-102 (NCT03219333). Among 310 patients receiving PADCEV, 30% were exposed for 6 months and 8% were exposed for ≥12 months.

The data described in this section reflect exposure to PADCEV from EV-201, a single arm study in patients (n=125) with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer who had received prior treatment with a PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor and platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients received PADCEV 1.25 mg/kg on Days 1, 8 and 15 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The median duration of exposure to PADCEV was 4.6 months (range: 0.5-15.6).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 46% of patients treated with PADCEV. The most common serious adverse reactions (≥3%) were urinary tract infection (6%), cellulitis (5%), febrile neutropenia (4%), diarrhea (4%), sepsis (3%), acute kidney injury (3%), dyspnea (3%), and rash (3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.2% of patients, including acute respiratory failure, aspiration pneumonia, cardiac disorder, and sepsis (each 0.8%).

Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation occurred in 16% of patients; the most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation was peripheral neuropathy (6%). Adverse reactions leading to dose interruption occurred in 64% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to dose interruption were peripheral neuropathy (18%), rash (9%) and fatigue (6%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 34% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to dose reduction were peripheral neuropathy (12%), rash (6%) and fatigue (4%).

The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, decreased appetite, rash, alopecia, nausea, dysgeusia, diarrhea, dry eye, pruritus and dry skin. The most common Grade ≥3 adverse reaction (≥5%) were rash, diarrhea, and fatigue.

Table 3 summarizes the all grade and Grade ≥3 adverse reactions reported in patients in EV-201.

Table 3. Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥15% (Any Grade) or ≥5% (Grade ≥3) of Patients Treated with PADCEV in EV-201:

Adverse Reaction PADCEV n=125
All Grades % Grade ≥3 %
Any 100 73
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue* 56 6
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral neuropathy 56 4
Dysgeusia 42 0
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 52 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash 52 13
Alopecia 50 0
Dry skin 26 0
Pruritus§ 26 2
Eye disorders
Dry eye 40 0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 45 3
Diarrhea# 42 6
Vomiting 18 2

* Includes: asthenia and fatigue
Includes: hypoesthesia, gait disturbance, muscular weakness, neuralgia, paresthesia, peripheral motor neuropathy, peripheral sensory neuropathy and peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy.
Includes: dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis bullous, dermatitis contact, dermatitis exfoliative, drug eruption, erythema, erythema multiforme, exfoliative rash, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, photosensitivity reaction, rash, rash erythematous, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash vesicular, skin exfoliation, stasis dermatitis, and symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE) and urticaria.
§ Includes: pruritus and pruritus generalized
Includes: blepharitis, conjunctivitis, dry eye, eye irritation, keratitis, keratopathy, lacrimation increased, limbal stem cell deficiency, Meibomian gland dysfunction, ocular discomfort, punctate keratitis, tear break up time decreased
# Includes: colitis, diarrhea and enterocolitis

Other clinically significant adverse reactions (≤15%) include: herpes zoster (3%) and infusion site extravasation (2%).

Table 4. Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥10% (Grades 2-4) or ≥5% (Grade 3-4) of Patients Treated with PADCEV in EV-201:

Adverse Reaction PADCEV
Grades 2-4* % Grade 3-4* %
Hematology
Hemoglobin decreased 34 10
Lymphocytes decreased 32 10
Neutrophils decreased 14 5
Leukocytes decreased 14 4
Chemistry
Phosphate decreased 34 10
Creatinine increased 20 2
Potassium decreased 19 1
Lipase increased 14 9
Glucose increased - 8
Sodium decreased 8 8
Urate increased 7 7

* Denominator for each laboratory parameter is based on the number of patients with a baseline and post-treatment laboratory value available for 121 or 122 patients.
Includes Grade 1 (potassium 3.0-3.5 mmol/L) – Grade 4 .
CTCAE Grade 2 is defined as fasting glucose >160-250 mg/dL. Fasting glucose levels were not measured in EV201. However, 23 (19%) patients had non-fasting glucose >160-250 mg/dL

6.2. Immunogenicity

As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity. The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors including assay methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies in the studies described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies or other enfortumab vedotin products may be misleading.

A total of 365 patients were tested for immunogenicity to PADCEV; 4 patients (1%) were confirmed to be transiently positive for anti-therapeutic antibody (ATA), and 1 patient (0.3%) was confirmed to be persistently positive for ATA at any post-baseline time point. No impact of ATA on efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics was observed.

7. Drug Interactions

7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on PADCEV

Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase free MMAE exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], which may increase the incidence or severity of PADCEV toxicities. Closely monitor patients for signs of toxicity when PADCEV is given concomitantly with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

8.1. Pregnancy

Risk Summary

Based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals, PADCEV can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. There are no available human data on PADCEV use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In an animal reproduction study, administration ofenfortumab vedotin-ejfv to pregnant rats during organogenesis caused maternal toxicity, embryo-fetal lethality, structural malformations and skeletal anomalies at maternal exposures approximately similar to the exposures at the recommended human dose of 1.25 mg/kg (see Data). Advise patients of the potential risk to the fetus.

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively.

Data

Animal Data

In a rat pilot embryo-fetal development study, administration of enfortumab vedotin-ejfv on gestation day 6 and 13 during the period of organogenesis resulted in a complete litter loss in all pregnant rats at the maternally toxic dose of 5 mg/kg (approximately 3 times the exposure at the recommended human dose). A dose of 2 mg/kg (approximately similar to the exposure at the recommended human dose) resulted in maternal toxicity, embryo-fetal lethality and structural malformations that included gastroschisis, malrotated hindlimb, absent forepaw, malpositioned internal organs and fused cervical arch. Additionally, skeletal anomalies (asymmetric, fused, incompletely ossified, and misshapen sternebrae, misshapen cervical arch, and unilateral ossification of the thoracic centra) and decreased fetal weight were observed.

8.2. Lactation

Risk Summary

There are no data on the presence of enfortumab vedotin-ejfv in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise lactating women not to breastfeed during treatment with PADCEV and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose.

8.3. Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

Pregnancy testing

Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating PADCEV treatment [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

Contraception

Females

PADCEV can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with PADCEV and for 2 months after the last dose.

Males

Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with PADCEV and for 4 months after the last dose.

Infertility

Males

Based on findings from animal studies, PADCEV may impair male fertility [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].

8.4. Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness of PADCEV in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5. Geriatric Use

Of the 310 patients treated with PADCEV in clinical studies, 187 (60%) were 65 years or older and 80 (26%) were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

8.7. Renal Impairment

No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild (CrCL >60-90 mL/min), moderate (CrCL 30-60 mL/min) or severe (CrCL <30 mL/min) renal impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

8.6. Hepatic Impairment

Avoid the use of PADCEV in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. PADCEV has not been studied in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. In another ADC that contains MMAE, the frequency of ≥ Grade 3 adverse reactions and deaths was greater in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) or severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment compared to patients with normal hepatic function. No adjustment in the starting dose is required when administering PADCEV to patients with mild hepatic impairment.

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