TUKYSA Film-coated tablet Ref.[10257] Active ingredients: Tucatinib

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

4. Contraindications

None.

5. Warnings and Precautions

5.1 Diarrhea

TUKYSA can cause severe diarrhea including dehydration, hypotension, acute kidney injury, and death [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. In HER2CLIMB, 81% of patients who received TUKYSA experienced diarrhea, including 12% with Grade 3 diarrhea and 0.5% with Grade 4 diarrhea. Both patients who developed Grade 4 diarrhea subsequently died, with diarrhea as a contributor to death. The median time to onset of the first episode of diarrhea was 12 days and the median time to resolution was 8 days. Diarrhea led to dose reductions of TUKYSA in 6% of patients and discontinuation of TUKYSA in 1% of patients. Prophylactic use of antidiarrheal treatment was not required on HER2CLIMB.

If diarrhea occurs, administer antidiarrheal treatment as clinically indicated. Perform diagnostic tests as clinically indicated to exclude other causes of diarrhea. Based on the severity of the diarrhea, interrupt dose, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue TUKYSA [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

5.2 Hepatotoxicity

TUKYSA can cause severe hepatotoxicity [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. In HER2CLIMB, 8% of patients who received TUKYSA had an ALT increase >5 × ULN, 6% had an AST increase >5 × ULN, and 1.5% had a bilirubin increase >3 × ULN (Grade ≥3). Hepatotoxicity led to dose reduction of TUKYSA in 8% of patients and discontinuation of TUKYSA in 1.5% of patients.

Monitor ALT, AST, and bilirubin prior to starting TUKYSA, every 3 weeks during treatment, and as clinically indicated. Based on the severity of hepatoxicity, interrupt dose, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue TUKYSA [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

5.3 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, TUKYSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of tucatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused embryo-fetal mortality, reduced fetal weight and fetal abnormalities at maternal exposures ≥1.3 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose.

Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for at least 1 week after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for at least 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for pregnancy and contraception information.

6. Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

  • Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
  • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]

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.

HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

HER2CLIMB

The safety of TUKYSA in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine was evaluated in HER2CLIMB [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Patients received either TUKYSA 300 mg twice daily plus trastuzumab and capecitabine (n=404) or placebo plus trastuzumab and capecitabine (n=197). The median duration of treatment was 5.8 months (range: 3 days, 2.9 years) for the TUKYSA arm.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 26% of patients who received TUKYSA. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 2% of patients who received TUKYSA were diarrhea (4%), vomiting (2.5%), nausea (2%), abdominal pain (2%), and seizure (2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients who received TUKYSA including sudden death, sepsis, dehydration, and cardiogenic shock.

Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation occurred in 6% of patients who received TUKYSA. Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation of TUKYSA in ≥1% of patients were hepatotoxicity (1.5%) and diarrhea (1%).

Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 21% of patients who received TUKYSA. Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction of TUKYSA in ≥2% of patients were hepatotoxicity (8%) and diarrhea (6%).

The most common adverse reactions in patients who received TUKYSA (≥20%) were diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, nausea, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, stomatitis, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, headache, anemia, and rash.

Table 3 summarizes the adverse reactions in HER2CLIMB.

Table 3. Adverse Reactions (≥10%) in Patients Who Received TUKYSA and with a Difference Between Arms of ≥5% Compared to Placebo in HER2CLIMB (All Grades):

Adverse ReactionTUKYSA + Trastuzumab +
Capecitabine
N=404
Placebo + Trastuzumab +
Capecitabine
N=197
All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 %
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea 81 12 0.5 53 9 0
Nausea 58 3.7 0 44 3 0
Vomiting 36 3 0 25 3.6 0
Stomatitis1 32 2.5 0 21 0.5 0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome 63 13 05390
Rash2 20 0.7 0 15 0.5 0
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatotoxicity3 42 9 0.2 24 3.6 0
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 25 0.5 0 20 0 0
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia4 21 3.7 0 13 2.5 0
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 15 0.5 0 4.6 0.5 0
Investigations
Creatinine increased5 14 0 0 1.5 0 0
Weight decreased 13 1 0 6 0.5 0
Nervous System Disorders
Peripheral neuropathy6 13 0.5 0 7 1 0
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
pistaxis 12 0 0 5 0 0

1 Stomatitis includes stomatitis, oropharyngeal pain, oropharyngeal discomfort, mouth ulceration, oral pain, lip ulceration, glossodynia, tongue blistering, lip blister, oral dysesthesia, tongue ulceration, and aphthous ulcer
2 Rash includes rash maculo-papular, rash, dermatitis acneiform, erythema, rash macular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash erythematous, skin exfoliation, urticaria, dermatitis allergic, palmar erythema, plantar erythema, skin toxicity, and dermatitis
3 Hepatotoxicity includes hyperbilirubinemia, blood bilirubin increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, transaminases increased, hepatotoxicity, aspartate aminotransferase increased, liver function test increased, liver injury, and hepatocellular injury
4 Anemia includes anemia, hemoglobin decreased, and normocytic anemia
5 Due to inhibition of renal tubular transport of creatinine without affecting glomerular function
6 Peripheral neuropathy includes peripheral sensory neuropathy, neuropathy peripheral, peripheral motor neuropathy, and peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy

Table 4. Laboratory Abnormalities (≥20%) Worsening from Baseline in Patients Who Received TUKYSA and with a Difference of ≥5% Compared to Placebo in HER2CLIMB:

 TUKYSA + Trastuzumab
+ Capecitabine1
Placebo + Trastuzumab
+ Capecitabine1
All Grades
%
Grades ≥3
%
All Grades
%
Grades ≥
3%
Hematology
Decreased hemoglobin 59 3.3 51 1.5
Chemistry
Decreased phosphate 57 8 45 7
Increased bilirubin 47 1.5 30 3.1
Increased ALT 46 8 27 0.5
Increased AST 43 6 25 1
Decreased magnesium 40 0.8 25 0.5
Decreased potassium2 36 6 31 5
Increased creatinine3 33 0 6 0
Decreased sodium4 28 2.5 23 2
Increased alkaline phosphatase 26 0.5 17 0

1 The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 351 to 400 in the TUKYSA arm and 173 to 197 in the control arm based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. Grading was based on NCI-CTCAE v.4.03 for laboratory abnormalities, except for increased creatinine which only includes patients with a creatinine increase based on the upper limit of normal definition for grade 1 events (NCI CTCAE v5.0).
2 Laboratory criteria for Grade 1 is identical to laboratory criteria for Grade 2.
3 Due to inhibition of renal tubular transport of creatinine without affecting glomerular function.
4 There is no definition for Grade 2 in CTCAE v.4.03.

Increased Creatinine

The mean increase in serum creatinine was 32% within the first 21 days of treatment with TUKYSA. The serum creatinine increases persisted throughout treatment and were reversible upon treatment completion. Consider alternative markers of renal function if persistent elevations in serum creatinine are observed [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7. Drug Interactions

7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on TUKYSA

Table 5 summarizes the effect of other drugs on TUKYSA.

Table 5. Drug Interactions that Affect TUKYSA:

Strong CYP3A Inducers or Moderate CYP2C8 Inducers
Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP3A or moderate CYP2C8 inducer decreased tucatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], which may reduce TUKYSA activity.
Management Avoid concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP3A inducer or a moderate CYP2C8 inducer.
Strong or Moderate CYP2C8 Inhibitors
Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor increased tucatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], which may increase the risk of TUKYSA toxicity.
Management Avoid concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor. Increase monitoring for TUKYSA toxicity with moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors.

7.2 Effects of TUKYSA on Other Drugs

Table 6 summarizes the effect of TUKYSA on other drugs.

Table 6. TUKYSA Drug Interactions that Affect Other Drugs:

CYP3A Substrates
Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a CYP3A substrate increased the plasma concentrations of CYP3A substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], which may increase the toxicity associated with a CYP3A substrate.
Management Avoid concomitant use of TUKYSA with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If concomitant use is unavoidable, decrease the CYP3A substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.
P-glycoprotein (P-gp) Substrates
Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a P-gp substrate increased the plasma concentrations of P-gp substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], which may increase the toxicity associated with a P-gp substrate.
Management Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

8.1. Pregnancy

Risk Summary

TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for pregnancy information.

Based on findings in animals and its mechanism of action, TUKYSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. There are no available human data on TUKYSA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of tucatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal mortality, reduced fetal weight and fetal abnormalities at maternal exposures ≥1.3 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose (see Data). Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential 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 pilot embryo-fetal development studies, pregnant rats and rabbits received oral doses of tucatinib up to 150 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis.

In rats, oral administration of tucatinib resulted in maternal toxicity (body weight loss, reduced body weight gain, low food consumption) at doses ≥90 mg/kg/day. Fetal effects included reduced number of live fetuses, decreased fetal weight, and fetal abnormalities (increase in skeletal variations, incomplete ossification) at ≥90 mg/kg/day (approximately 3.5 times the human exposure at the recommended dose based on AUC).

In rabbits, oral administration of tucatinib resulted in increased resorptions, decreased percentages of live fetuses, and skeletal, visceral, and external malformations in fetuses at doses ≥90 mg/kg/day (1.3 times the human exposure at the recommended dose based on AUC). Fetal abnormalities included domed head, brain dilation, incomplete ossification of frontal and parietal bones, and a hole in the parietal bone.

8.2. Lactation

Risk Summary

TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for lactation information.

There are no data on the presence of tucatinib or its metabolites in human or animal milk or its effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with TUKYSA and for at least 1 week after the last dose.

8.3. Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

TUKYSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for contraception and infertility information.

Pregnancy Testing

Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with TUKYSA.

Contraception

Females

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for at least 1 week after the last dose.

Males

Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for at least 1 week after the last dose.

Infertility

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

8.4. Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of TUKYSA in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5. Geriatric Use

In HER2CLIMB, 82 patients who received TUKYSA were ≥65 years, of whom 8 patients were ≥75 years. The incidence of serious adverse reactions in those receiving TUKYSA was 34% in patients ≥65 years compared to 24% in patients <65 years. The most frequent serious adverse reactions in patients who received TUKYSA and ≥65 years were diarrhea (9%), vomiting (6%), and nausea (5%). There were no observed overall differences in the effectiveness of TUKYSA in patients ≥65 years compared to younger patients. There were too few patients ≥75 years to assess differences in effectiveness or safety.

8.6. Renal Impairment

The use of TUKYSA in combination with capecitabine and trastuzumab is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min estimated by Cockcroft-Gault Equation), because capecitabine is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of capecitabine for additional information in severe renal impairment.

No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance [CLcr] 30 to 89 mL/min).

8.7. Hepatic Impairment

Tucatinib exposure is increased in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). Reduce the dose of TUKYSA for patients with severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

No dose adjustment for TUKYSA is required for patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment.

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