NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, today announced it will present more than 40 data updates across its oncology portfolio during the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting on May 31-June 4, in Chicago, and the European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress on June 13-16, in Amsterdam. The data presentations will span the company's investigational and approved oncology portfolio medicines in more than 15 different blood and solid tumor cancers.
For the first time, researchers will also present data from the Phase 3 CLL14 study evaluating venetoclax (VENCLEXTA®/VENCLYXTO®) plus obinutuzumab versus obinutuzumab plus chlorambucil at ASCO (abstract #7502). Results from the trial supported the recent FDA approval of this VENCLEXTA chemotherapy-free combination for previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
Researchers will also present new, multi-year, long-term data on the use of single-agent ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA®) in CLL/SLL at both ASCO and EHA in 2019. Six years of follow-up data evaluating previously treated patients on ibrutinib therapy from the Phase 3 RESONATETM trial (PCYC-1112) will be presented as a poster discussion at ASCO (abstract #7510), and more than five years of follow-up for previously untreated patients on ibrutinib therapy from the Phase 3 RESONATE-2TM trial (PCYC-1115/1116) will be presented in an oral session at EHA (abstract #S107). The RESONATETM trial's long-term follow-up data presentation was also selected to be featured at the Best of ASCO 2019 Meetings, which highlight cutting-edge science and reflect the leading research and strategies in oncology. Following updates earlier this year, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) now recommends ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA®) as a preferred regimen for the initial treatment of CLL/SLL and the only Category 1 single-agent regimen for patients without 17p deletion.1
"The data AbbVie is presenting at ASCO and EHA provide a glimpse into the progress we are making collaboratively advancing a diverse pipeline across a broad range of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors," said Neil Gallagher, M.D., Ph.D., vice president, head of global oncology development, AbbVie. "We continue to make progress with first-in-class medicines like ibrutinib and venetoclax that are approved and are being further investigated as potential treatments for several different forms of hematologic malignancies. AbbVie is also advancing a diverse oncology portfolio of investigational drugs with the potential to address unmet needs in other difficult-to-treat cancers."
IMBRUVICA is a once-daily, first-in-class BTK inhibitor that is administered orally, and is jointly developed and commercialized by Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie company, and Janssen Biotech, Inc.
VENCLEXTA is a first-in-class BCL-2 inhibitor being developed by AbbVie and Roche. VENCLEXTA is jointly commercialized by AbbVie and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, in the U.S. and by AbbVie outside of the U.S.
To learn more about our work in oncology, visit http://www.abbvie.com/oncology.
Presentations include:
Abstract |
Presentation Timing |
ASCO Annual Meeting |
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Ibrutinib |
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Final Analysis From RESONATE: 6-Year Follow-up |
Monday, June 3 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT |
Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) With |
Monday, June 3 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. CT |
Interim Analysis of Ibrutinib Plus Paclitaxel for |
Monday, June 3 Poster Session: 1:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. CT |
Venetoclax |
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Effect of Fixed-Duration Venetoclax Plus |
Tuesday, June 4 Oral Session: 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CT Oral Presentation: 10:09 a.m. - 10:21 a.m. CT |
Outcomes of Patients with t(11;14) Multiple |
Monday, June 3 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. CT |
Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Venetoclax + |
Sunday, June 2 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT |
Veliparib |
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Veliparib in Combination with |
Sunday, June 2 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CT |
Mivebresib |
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Results from the First-in-Human Study of |
Monday, June 3 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT |
Cell Free DNA in Uveal Melanoma: Results from |
Online Publication |
Depatux-M |
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Phase 1/2 Study of Depatuxizumab Mafodotin |
Sunday, June 2 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT |
Rova-T |
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Phase 1 Study on Preliminary Efficacy of |
Sunday, June 2 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT |
Ph1/2 Study of Rova-T in Combination with |
Sunday, June 2 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CT |
Predictors Associated with Development of |
Online Publication |
Teslio-V |
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Results of the Phase 1b Study of ABBV-399 |
Saturday, June 1 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT |
c-Met Expression and Response to Telisotuzumab |
Sunday, June 2 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT |
Peripheral Neuropathy Among Patients with |
Online Publication |
ABBV-085 |
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First-in-Human Phase 1 Study of ABBV-085, an |
Monday, June 3 Oral Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Oral Presentation: 9:12 a.m. - 9:24 a.m. CT |
ABBV-621 |
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Phase 1, First-In-Human Study of TRAIL Receptor |
Saturday, June 1 Poster Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT Poster Discussion: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT |
ABBV-181 |
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Safety and Efficacy of Anti-PD-1 Inhibitor ABBV- |
Online Publication |
EHA Annual Congress |
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Ibrutinib |
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Five Year Follow-Up of Patients Receiving |
Monday, June 14 Oral Session: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CEST Oral Presentation: 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. CEST |
Patient-Reported Outcomes from the |
Monday, June 14 Poster Display: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Prognostic Testing and Treatment Approaches |
Monday, June 14 Poster Display: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Venetoclax |
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A Phase 1b/2 Clinical Study of Targeted IDH1 |
Friday, June 14 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST
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Factors Impacting Treatment Selection in |
Friday, June 14 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST
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Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A |
Saturday, June 15 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Venetoclax Alone or in Combination with |
Online Publication |
Efficacy and Safety of Ibrutinib in |
Saturday, June 15 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Impact of Major Genomic Alterations on Outcome |
Saturday, June 15 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Genetic Markers and Outcome in the CLL14 Trial |
Friday, June 14 Oral Presentation: 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CEST |
Updated Safety and Efficacy From a Phase 2 |
Saturday, June 15 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Improved Outcome in Patients With BCL2-Positive |
Friday, June 14 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST
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Mivebresib |
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Results From the First-In-Human Study of |
Friday, June 14 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST
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Navitoclax |
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Combination BCL-2 Inhibitor Therapy With |
Saturday, June 15 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Additional Research |
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Outcomes Of Patients With t(11;14) Multiple |
Friday, June 14 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST
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Longitudinal Treatment Patterns and Patient |
Saturday, June 15 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST |
Patient Characteristics, Transplant Frequency, |
Friday, June 14 Poster Session: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CEST
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About VENCLEXTA®/VENCLYXTO® (venetoclax)
VENCLEXTA®/VENCLYXTO® (venetoclax) is a first-in-class medicine that selectively binds and inhibits the B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) protein. In some blood cancers, BCL-2 prevents cancer cells from undergoing their natural death or self-destruction process, called apoptosis. VENCLEXTA/VENCLYXTO targets the BCL-2 protein and works to help restore the process of apoptosis.2
VENCLEXTA/VENCLYXTO is being developed by AbbVie and Roche. It is jointly commercialized by AbbVie and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, in the U.S. and by AbbVie outside of the U.S. Together, the companies are committed to BCL-2 research and to studying venetoclax in clinical trials across several blood and other cancers.
VENCLEXTA/VENCLYXTO is approved in more than 50 countries, including the U.S. AbbVie, in collaboration with Roche, is currently working with regulatory agencies around the world to bring this medicine to additional eligible patients in need. Venetoclax is not approved by any regulatory authority, in any country for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Uses and Important VENCLEXTA® (venetoclax) U.S. Safety Information2
Use
VENCLEXTA is a prescription medicine used:
It is not known if VENCLEXTA is safe and effective in children.
What is the most important information I should know about VENCLEXTA?
VENCLEXTA can cause serious side effects, including:
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). TLS is caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells. TLS can cause kidney failure, the need for dialysis treatment, and may lead to death. Your healthcare provider will do tests to check your risk of getting TLS before you start taking VENCLEXTA. You will receive other medicines before starting and during treatment with VENCLEXTA to help reduce your risk of TLS. You may also need to receive intravenous (IV) fluids into your vein. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check for TLS when you first start treatment and during treatment with VENCLEXTA. It is important to keep your appointments for blood tests. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of TLS during treatment with VENCLEXTA, including fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, confusion, shortness of breath, seizures, irregular heartbeat, dark or cloudy urine, unusual tiredness, or muscle or joint pain.
Drink plenty of water during treatment with VENCLEXTA to help reduce your risk of getting TLS. Drink 6 to 8 glasses (about 56 ounces total) of water each day, starting 2 days before your first dose, on the day of your first dose of VENCLEXTA, and each time your dose is increased.
Your healthcare provider may delay, decrease your dose, or stop treatment with VENCLEXTA if you have side effects.
Who should not take VENCLEXTA?
Certain medicines must not be taken when you first start taking VENCLEXTA and while your dose is being slowly increased because of the risk of increased TLS.
Before taking VENCLEXTA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
What should I avoid while taking VENCLEXTA?
You should not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit, Seville oranges (often used in marmalades), or starfruit while you are taking VENCLEXTA. These products may increase the amount of VENCLEXTA in your blood.
What are the possible side effects of VENCLEXTA?
VENCLEXTA can cause serious side effects, including:
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have a fever or any signs of an infection during treatment with VENCLEXTA.
The most common side effects of VENCLEXTA when used in combination with obinutuzumab or rituximab or alone in people with CLL or SLL include low white blood cell counts; low platelet counts; low red blood cell counts; diarrhea; nausea; upper respiratory tract infection; cough; muscle and joint pain; tiredness; and swelling of your arms, legs, hands, and feet.
The most common side effects of VENCLEXTA in combination with azacitidine or decitabine or low-dose cytarabine in people with AML include low white blood cell counts; nausea; diarrhea; low platelet counts; constipation; fever with low white blood cell counts; low red blood cell counts; infection in blood; rash; dizziness; low blood pressure; fever; swelling of your arms, legs, hands, and feet; vomiting; tiredness; shortness of breath; bleeding; infection in lung; stomach (abdominal) pain; pain in muscles or back; cough; and sore throat.
VENCLEXTA may cause fertility problems in males. This may affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility.
These are not all the possible side effects of VENCLEXTA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you cannot afford your medication, contact www.pparx.org for assistance.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.
Important VENCLYXTO® (venetoclax) EU Safety Information3
VENCLYXTO (venetoclax) Indication
Venclyxto in combination with rituximab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia(CLL) who have received at least one prior therapy.
Venclyxto monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of CLL:
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients is contraindicated. Concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors at initiation and during the dose-titration phase due to increased risk for tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Concomitant use of preparations containing St. John's wort as VENCLYXTO efficacy may be reduced.
Special Warnings & Precautions for Use
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), including fatal events, has occurred in patients with previously treated CLL with high tumor burden when treated with VENCLYXTO. VENCLYXTO poses a risk for TLS in the initial 5-week dose-titration phase. Changes in electrolytes consistent with TLS that require prompt management can occur as early as 6 to 8 hours following the first dose of VENCLYXTO and at each dose increase. Patients should be assessed for risk and should receive appropriate prophylaxis, monitoring, and management for TLS.
Neutropenia (grade 3 or 4) has been reported and complete blood counts should be monitored throughout the treatment period. Serious infections including events of sepsis with fatal outcome have been reported. Supportive measures including antimicrobials for any signs of infection should be considered.
Live vaccines should not be administered during treatment or thereafter until B-cell recovery.
Drug Interactions
CYP3A inhibitors may increase VENCLYXTO plasma concentrations. At initiation and dose-titration phase: Strong CYP3A inhibitors are contraindicated due to increased risk for TLS and moderate CYP3A inhibitors should be avoided. If moderate CYP3A inhibitors must be used, physicians should refer to the SmPC for dose adjustment recommendations. At steady daily dose: If moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors must be used, physicians should refer to the SmPC for dose adjustment recommendations.
Avoid concomitant use of P-gp and BCRP inhibitors at initiation and during the dose titration phase.
CYP3A4 inducers may decrease VENCLYXTO plasma concentrations. Avoid coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. These agents may decrease venetoclax plasma concentrations.
Co-administration of bile acid sequestrants with VENCLYXTO is not recommended as this may reduce the absorption of VENCLYXTO.
Adverse Reactions
The most commonly occurring adverse reactions (>=20%) of any grade in patients receiving venetoclax in the combination study with rituximab were neutropenia, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract infection. In the monotherapy studies, the most common adverse reactions were neutropenia/neutrophil count decreased, diarrhea, nausea, anemia, fatigue, and upper respiratory tract infection.
The most frequently occurring serious adverse reactions (>=2%) in patients receiving venetoclax in combination with rituximab or as monotherapy were pneumonia, febrile neutropenia and TLS.
Discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 16% of patients receiving venetoclax plus rituximab and 9% receiving venetoclax monotherapy. Dosage adjustments due to adverse reactions occurred in 15% of patients receiving venetoclax plus rituximab and 2% receiving venetoclax monotherapy. Dose interruptions occurred in 71% of patients treated with the combination of venetoclax and rituximab.
Specific Populations
Patients with reduced renal function (CrCl <80 mL/min) may require more intensive prophylaxis and monitoring to reduce the risk of TLS. Safety in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min) or on dialysis has not been established, and a recommended dose for these patients has not been determined. VENCLYXTO should be administered to patients with severe renal impairment only if the benefit outweighs the risk and patients should be monitored closely for signs of toxicity due to increased risk of TLS.
VENCLYXTO may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise nursing women to discontinue breastfeeding during treatment.
This is not a complete summary of all safety information. See VENCLYXTO full summary of product characteristics (SmPC) at www.ema.europa.eu. Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information.
About AbbVie in Oncology
At AbbVie, we strive to discover and develop medicines that deliver transformational improvements in cancer treatment by uniquely combining our deep knowledge in core areas of biology with cutting-edge technologies, and by working together with our partners – scientists, clinical experts, industry peers, advocates, and patients. We remain focused on delivering these transformative advances in treatment across some of the most debilitating and widespread cancers. We are also committed to exploring solutions to help patients obtain access to our cancer medicines. With the acquisitions of Pharmacyclics in 2015 and Stemcentrx in 2016, our research and development efforts, and through collaborations, AbbVie's oncology portfolio now consists of marketed medicines and a pipeline containing multiple new molecules being evaluated worldwide in more than 200 clinical trials and more than 20 different tumor types. For more information, please visit http://www.abbvie.com/oncology.
About IMBRUVICA
IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) is an oral, once-daily medicine that works differently than chemotherapy, as it blocks a protein called Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK). The BTK protein sends important signals that tell B cells to mature and produce antibodies. BTK signaling is needed by specific cancer cells to multiply and spread.4,5 By blocking BTK, IMBRUVICA may help move abnormal B cells out of their nourishing environments in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other organs.6
Since its launch in 2013, IMBRUVICA has received 10 FDA approvals across six disease areas: chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM), previously-treated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), previously-treated marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), and previously-treated chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD).7 IMBRUVICA is now approved in more than 95 countries and has been used to treat more than 135,000 patients worldwide across its approved indications.
IMBRUVICA is the only FDA-approved medicine in WM, MZL* and cGVHD. IMBRUVICA has been granted four Breakthrough Therapy Designations from the U.S. FDA. This designation is intended to expedite the development and review of a potential new drug for serious or life-threatening diseases.8 IMBRUVICA was one of the first medicines to receive FDA approval via the new Breakthrough Therapy Designation pathway.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) recommends ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA®) as a preferred regimen for the initial treatment of CLL/SLL and the only Category 1 single-agent regimen for patients without 17p deletion.1
IMBRUVICA is being studied alone and in combination with other treatments in several blood and solid tumor cancers and other serious illnesses. IMBRUVICA is an extensively and comprehensively studied BTK inhibitor, with more than 150 ongoing clinical trials. There are approximately 30 ongoing company-sponsored trials, 14 of which are in Phase 3, and more than 100 investigator-sponsored trials and external collaborations that are active around the world. For more information, visit www.IMBRUVICA.com.
*Accelerated approval was granted for the MCL and MZL indications based on overall response rate. Continued approval for MCL and MZL may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hemorrhage: Fatal bleeding events have occurred in patients treated with IMBRUVICA®. Grade 3 or higher bleeding events (intracranial hemorrhage [including subdural hematoma], gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, and post procedural hemorrhage) have occurred in 3% of patients, with fatalities occurring in 0.3% of 1,124 patients exposed to IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. Bleeding events of any grade, including bruising and petechiae, occurred in 44% of patients treated with IMBRUVICA®.
The mechanism for the bleeding events is not well understood.
IMBRUVICA® may increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies and patients should be monitored for signs of bleeding.
Consider the benefit-risk of withholding IMBRUVICA® for at least 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding.
Infections: Fatal and non-fatal infections (including bacterial, viral, or fungal) have occurred with IMBRUVICA® therapy. Grade 3 or greater infections occurred in 24% of 1,124 patients exposed to IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. Cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) have occurred in patients treated with IMBRUVICA®. Consider prophylaxis according to standard of care in patients who are at increased risk for opportunistic infections.
Monitor and evaluate patients for fever and infections and treat appropriately.
Cytopenias: Treatment-emergent Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias including neutropenia (23%), thrombocytopenia (8%), and anemia (3%) based on laboratory measurements occurred in patients with B‑cell malignancies treated with single agent IMBRUVICA®.
Monitor complete blood counts monthly.
Cardiac Arrhythmias: Fatal and serious cardiac arrhythmias have occurred with IMBRUVICA® therapy. Grade 3 or greater ventricular tachyarrhythmias occurred in 0.2% of patients, and Grade 3 or greater atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter occurred in 4% of 1,124 patients exposed to IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. These events have occurred particularly in patients with cardiac risk factors, hypertension, acute infections, and a previous history of cardiac arrhythmias.
Periodically monitor patients clinically for cardiac arrhythmias. Obtain an ECG for patients who develop arrhythmic symptoms (e.g., palpitations, lightheadedness, syncope, chest pain) or new onset dyspnea. Manage cardiac arrhythmias appropriately, and if it persists, consider the risks and benefits of IMBRUVICA® treatment and follow dose modification guidelines.
Hypertension: Hypertension of any grade occurred in 12% of 1,124 patients treated with IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. Grade 3 or greater hypertension occurred in 5% of patients with a median time to onset of 5.9 months (range, 0.03 to 24 months).
Monitor blood pressure in patients treated with IMBRUVICA® and initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive medication throughout treatment with IMBRUVICA® as appropriate.
Second Primary Malignancies: Other malignancies (10%) including non-skin carcinomas (4%) have occurred in 1,124 patients treated with IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. The most frequent second primary malignancy was non-melanoma skin cancer (6%).
Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Tumor lysis syndrome has been infrequently reported with IMBRUVICA® therapy. Assess the baseline risk (e.g., high tumor burden) and take appropriate precautions.
Monitor patients closely and treat as appropriate.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on findings in animals, IMBRUVICA® can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise women to avoid becoming pregnant while taking IMBRUVICA® and for 1 month after cessation of therapy. If this drug is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to a fetus. Advise men to avoid fathering a child during the same time period.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
B-cell malignancies: The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with B-cell malignancies (MCL, CLL/SLL, WM and MZL) were thrombocytopenia (58%)*, diarrhea (41%), anemia (38%)*, neutropenia (35%)*, musculoskeletal pain (32%), rash (32%), bruising (31%), nausea (26%), fatigue (26%), hemorrhage (24%), and pyrexia (20%).
The most common Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (≥5%) in patients with B-cell malignancies (MCL, CLL/SLL, WM and MZL) were neutropenia (18%)*, thrombocytopenia (16%)*, and pneumonia (14%).
Approximately 7% (CLL/SLL), 14% (MCL), 14% (WM) and 10% (MZL) of patients had a dose reduction due to adverse reactions. Approximately 4-10% (CLL/SLL), 9% (MCL), and 7% (WM [5%] and MZL [13%]) of patients discontinued due to adverse reactions.
cGVHD: The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with cGVHD were fatigue (57%),
bruising (40%), diarrhea (36%), thrombocytopenia (33%)*, muscle spasms (29%), stomatitis (29%), nausea (26%), hemorrhage (26%), anemia (24%)*, and pneumonia (21%).
The most common Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions (≥5%) reported in patients with cGVHD were pneumonia (14%), fatigue (12%), diarrhea (10%), neutropenia (10%)*, sepsis (10%), hypokalemia (7%), headache (5%), musculoskeletal pain (5%), and pyrexia (5%).
Twenty-four percent of patients receiving IMBRUVICA® in the cGVHD trial discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 26% of patients.
*Treatment-emergent decreases (all grades) were based on laboratory measurements.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
CYP3A Inhibitors: Modify IMBRUVICA® dose as described in USPI sections 2.4 and 7.1.
CYP3A Inducers: Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A inducers.
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Hepatic Impairment (based on Child-Pugh criteria): Avoid use of IMBRUVICA® in patients with severe baseline hepatic impairment. In patients with mild or moderate impairment, reduce IMBRUVICA® dose.
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