These Highlights Do Not Include All The Information Needed To Use Herceptin Hylecta Safely And Effectively. See Full Prescribing Information For Herceptin Hylecta.

These Highlights Do Not Include All The Information Needed To Use Herceptin Hylecta Safely And Effectively. See Full Prescribing Information For Herceptin Hylecta.
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Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Trastuzumab (600 mg) Hyaluronidase (human Recombinant) (10000 U)
Inactive Ingredients
Histidine Hydrochloride Monohydrate Histidine Trehalose Dihydrate Polysorbate 20 Methionine Water

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
BLA Active Since 2019-02-28

Description

WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, and PULMONARY TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Cardiomyopathy: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can result in subclinical and clinical cardiac failure manifesting as CHF, and decreased LVEF, with greatest risk when administered concurrently with anthracyclines. Evaluate cardiac function prior to and during treatment. Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for cardiomyopathy. ( 2.4 , 5.1 ) Pulmonary Toxicity: Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for anaphylaxis, angioedema, interstitial pneumonitis or acute respiratory distress syndrome. ( 5.3 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Exposure to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA during pregnancy can result in oligohydramnios, in some cases complicated by pulmonary hypoplasia and neonatal death. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception. ( 5.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

Indications and Usage

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a combination of trastuzumab, a HER2/neu receptor antagonist, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated in adults for: The treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer. ( 1.1 , 1.2 ) Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab. ( 1 , 2.2 )

Dosage and Administration

For subcutaneous use only. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous trastuzumab products. Do not administer intravenously. ( 2.3 ) Do not substitute HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for or with ado-trastuzumab emtansine. ( 2.3 ) Perform HER2 testing using FDA-approved tests by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. ( 1 , 2.2 ) The recommended dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 2-5 minutes once every three weeks. ( 2.3 )

Warnings and Precautions

Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia. ( 5.4 , 6.1 ) Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions (ARRs): Severe ARRs, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Monitor patients for systemic hypersensitivity reactions. Permanently discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients who experience anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. ( 5.5 )

Contraindications

None.

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Embryo-Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Pulmonary Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]

Storage and Handling

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) injection for subcutaneous use supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution in a single-dose vial. The following configuration is available: Individually packaged single-dose vials: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg/10,000 units (NDC: 50242-077-01) providing 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL.

How Supplied

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) injection for subcutaneous use supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution in a single-dose vial. The following configuration is available: Individually packaged single-dose vials: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg/10,000 units (NDC: 50242-077-01) providing 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL.


Medication Information

Warnings and Precautions

Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia. ( 5.4 , 6.1 ) Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions (ARRs): Severe ARRs, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Monitor patients for systemic hypersensitivity reactions. Permanently discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients who experience anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. ( 5.5 )

Indications and Usage

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a combination of trastuzumab, a HER2/neu receptor antagonist, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated in adults for: The treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer. ( 1.1 , 1.2 ) Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab. ( 1 , 2.2 )

Dosage and Administration

For subcutaneous use only. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous trastuzumab products. Do not administer intravenously. ( 2.3 ) Do not substitute HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for or with ado-trastuzumab emtansine. ( 2.3 ) Perform HER2 testing using FDA-approved tests by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. ( 1 , 2.2 ) The recommended dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 2-5 minutes once every three weeks. ( 2.3 )

Contraindications

None.

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Embryo-Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Pulmonary Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]

Storage and Handling

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) injection for subcutaneous use supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution in a single-dose vial. The following configuration is available: Individually packaged single-dose vials: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg/10,000 units (NDC: 50242-077-01) providing 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL.

How Supplied

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) injection for subcutaneous use supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution in a single-dose vial. The following configuration is available: Individually packaged single-dose vials: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg/10,000 units (NDC: 50242-077-01) providing 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL.

Description

WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, and PULMONARY TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Cardiomyopathy: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can result in subclinical and clinical cardiac failure manifesting as CHF, and decreased LVEF, with greatest risk when administered concurrently with anthracyclines. Evaluate cardiac function prior to and during treatment. Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for cardiomyopathy. ( 2.4 , 5.1 ) Pulmonary Toxicity: Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for anaphylaxis, angioedema, interstitial pneumonitis or acute respiratory distress syndrome. ( 5.3 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Exposure to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA during pregnancy can result in oligohydramnios, in some cases complicated by pulmonary hypoplasia and neonatal death. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception. ( 5.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

Section 42229-5

Cardiomyopathy

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA administration can result in sub-clinical and clinical cardiac failure. The incidence and severity was highest in patients receiving HERCEPTIN HYLECTA with anthracycline-containing chemotherapy regimens.

Evaluate left ventricular function in all patients prior to and during treatment with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA treatment in patients receiving adjuvant therapy and withhold HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients with metastatic disease for clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Section 43683-2
Dosage and Administration, Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (2.1) 06/2024
Section 44425-7

Store HERCEPTIN HYLECTA vials in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Once removed from the refrigerator, HERCEPTIN HYLECTA must be administered within 4 hours and should not be kept above 30°C (86°F).

11 Description

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a combination of trastuzumab and hyaluronidase. Trastuzumab is a humanized IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody that selectively binds with high affinity to the extracellular domain of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 protein, HER2. Trastuzumab is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a mammalian cell (Chinese Hamster Ovary) culture. Trastuzumab has a molecular weight of approximately 148 kDa.

Hyaluronidase (recombinant human) is an endoglycosidase used to increase the dispersion and absorption of co-administered drugs when administered subcutaneously. It is a glycosylated single-chain protein produced by mammalian (Chinese Hamster Ovary) cells containing a DNA plasmid encoding for a soluble fragment of human hyaluronidase (PH20). Hyaluronidase (recombinant human) has a molecular weight of approximately 61 kDa.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution supplied in single-dose vials for subcutaneous administration.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is supplied as 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL in single-dose vials. Each mL of solution contains trastuzumab (120 mg), hyaluronidase (2,000 units), L-histidine (0.39 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (3.67 mg), L-methionine (1.49 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.4 mg), α,α-trehalose dihydrate (79.45 mg), and Water for Injection.

8.4 Pediatric Use

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

8.5 Geriatric Use

Of the total number of patients in the HannaH and SafeHER studies treated with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA, 19% were 65 and over, while 4.7% were 75 and over.

In patients receiving intravenous trastuzumab, the risk of cardiac dysfunction was increased in geriatric patients as compared to younger patients, in both those receiving treatment for adjuvant therapy or metastatic disease. Other differences in safety or effectiveness were not observed between elderly patients and younger patients.

5.1 Cardiomyopathy

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can cause left ventricular cardiac dysfunction, arrhythmias, hypertension, disabling cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy, and cardiac death [see Boxed Warning: Cardiomyopathy]. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can also cause asymptomatic decline in LVEF.

There is a 4–6 fold increase in the incidence of symptomatic myocardial dysfunction among patients receiving trastuzumab as a single agent or in combination therapy compared with those not receiving trastuzumab. The highest absolute incidence occurs when trastuzumab is administered with an anthracycline. The incidence of symptomatic myocardial dysfunction for intravenous trastuzumab and HERCEPTIN HYLECTA was similar in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions (6)].

Withhold HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for ≥16% absolute decrease in LVEF from pre-treatment values or an LVEF value below institutional limits of normal and ≥10% absolute decrease in LVEF from pretreatment values [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]. The safety of continuation or resumption of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA induced left ventricular cardiac dysfunction has not been studied.

Patients who receive anthracycline after stopping HERCEPTIN HYLECTA may also be at increased risk of cardiac dysfunction [see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

12.6 Immunogenicity

As with all therapeutic proteins, there is 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 to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and intravenous trastuzumab in the study described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies or to other products may be misleading.

In the HannaH study, at a median follow-up exceeding 60 months, the incidence of treatment-induced/enhanced anti-trastuzumab antibodies was 10% (30/296) in patients treated with intravenous trastuzumab and 16% (47/295) in patients receiving HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Neutralizing anti-trastuzumab antibodies were detected in post-baseline samples in 2/30 patients in the intravenous trastuzumab arm and 3/47 patients in the HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm. The incidence of treatment-induced/enhanced anti-recombinant human hyaluronidase antibodies was 21% (62/295) in the HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm. None of the patients who tested positive for anti-recombinant human hyaluronidase antibodies tested positive for neutralizing antibodies.

The clinical relevance of the development of anti-trastuzumab or anti-recombinant human hyaluronidase antibodies after treatment with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is not known.

14 Clinical Studies

The comparability between HERCEPTIN HYLECTA administered subcutaneously and intravenous trastuzumab was established in the HannaH study. The HannaH study was conducted in patients with HER2 overexpressing breast cancer in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings with co-primary endpoints of pathological complete response (pCR) and the PK endpoint of Ctrough at cycle 7 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

4 Contraindications

None.

6 Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label:

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

Trastuzumab exposure following subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg every 3 weeks as compared to intravenous trastuzumab 8 mg/kg loading dose, 6 mg/kg maintenance every 3 weeks in the HannaH Study is shown in Table 6. The pharmacokinetic (PK) results for the co-primary endpoint, Ctrough pre-dose Cycle 8, showed non-inferiority of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (78.7 mcg/mL) compared to intravenous trastuzumab (57.8 mcg/mL), with a geometric mean ratio of 1.3 (90% CI: 1.2–1.4).

A population PK model with parallel linear and nonlinear elimination from the central compartment was constructed using pooled HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and intravenous trastuzumab pharmacokinetic (PK) data from HannaH to describe the observed trastuzumab PK concentrations following HERCEPTIN HYLECTA subcutaneous administration and intravenous trastuzumab administration. Population PK predicted trastuzumab exposure are shown in Table 6.

Following subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA, trastuzumab concentrations were approximately at steady-state after the Cycle 7 dose with < 15% increase in concentration up to Cycle 13. The mean Ctrough at the pre-dose Cycle 18 in HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm is similar to that of Cycle 13, suggesting no further increase after Cycle 13. The mean Cmax was 32% lower, and the mean AUC0-21 days following the Cycle 7 dose and Cycle 12 dose was approximately 10% and 20% higher, respectively, in the HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm than in the intravenous trastuzumab arm.

Table 6 Trastuzumab Exposure (median with 5th-95th Percentiles) following Subcutaneous Administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA or Intravenous Trastuzumab
Trastuzumab Exposure HERCEPTIN HYLECTA Intravenous Trastuzumab
Ctrough (mcg/mL) Cycle 1 28.2 (14.8–40.9) 29.4 (5.8–59.5)
Cycle 7 75.0 (35.1–123) 47.4 (5–114.7)
Cmax (mcg/mL) Cycle 1 79.3 (56.1–109) 178 (117–291)
Cycle 7 149 (86.1–214) 179 (107–309)
AUC0-21 days (mcg/mL∙day) Cycle 1 1065 (718–1504) 1373 (736–2245)
Cycle 7 2337 (1258–3478) 1794 (673–3618)

General PK parameters of trastuzumab following subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA are shown in Table 7. Trastuzumab is estimated to reach concentrations that are < 1 mcg/mL by 7 months in at least 95% patients.

Table 7 PK parameters of Trastuzumab following Subcutaneous Administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA
Parameters represented as geometric mean (%CV) unless otherwise specified
Absorption
  Absolute Bioavailability 0.77 (13)
  First-order absorption rate, ka (day-1) 0.4 (2.92)
Residual standard error
  Tmax (day) 3 (1-14)
Median (range)
Distribution
  Volume of Central Compartment (L) 2.9 (19.1)
Elimination
  Linear Elimination Clearance (L/day) 0.11 (30)
  Non-linear Elimination Vmax (mg/day) 11.9 (19.9)
  Non-linear Elimination Km (mg/L) 33.9 (38.6)
2.2 Patient Selection

Select patients based on HER2 protein overexpression or HER2 gene amplification in tumor specimens [see Indications and Usage (1) and Clinical Studies (14)]. Assessment of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification should be performed using FDA-approved tests specific for breast cancer by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. Information on the FDA-approved tests for the detection of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.

Improper assay performance, including use of suboptimally fixed tissue, failure to utilize specified reagents, deviation from specific assay instructions, and failure to include appropriate controls for assay validation, can lead to unreliable results.

2.3 Recommended Dosage

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is for subcutaneous use only. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous trastuzumab products. Do not administer intravenously.

Do not substitute HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for or with ado-trastuzumab emtansine.

The recommended dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 2-5 minutes once every three weeks.

No loading dose is required. No dose adjustments for patient body weight or for different concomitant chemotherapy regimens are required.

5.3 Pulmonary Toxicity

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can result in serious and fatal pulmonary toxicity. Pulmonary toxicity includes dyspnea, interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusions, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, pulmonary insufficiency and hypoxia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pulmonary fibrosis. Patients with symptomatic intrinsic lung disease or with extensive tumor involvement of the lungs, resulting in dyspnea at rest, appear to have more severe toxicity.

1 Indications and Usage

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a combination of trastuzumab, a HER2/neu receptor antagonist, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated in adults for:

  • The treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer. (1.1, 1.2)

Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab. (1, 2.2)

14.3 Patient Experience

The PrefHER study (NCT01401166) was a randomized, multi-center, two-arm, cross-over trial conducted in 240 patients with HER2-positive breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment. One hundred twenty-one patients in arm A received 4 cycles of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA followed by 4 cycles of intravenous trastuzumab and 119 patients in arm B received 4 cycles of intravenous trastuzumab followed by 4 cycles of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Both arms received a total of 18 cycles. After Cycle 8, 199 of 231 patients (86%) reported preferring subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA over intravenous trastuzumab and the most common reason cited was administration required less time (179/231) in the clinic. After Cycle 8, 29 out of 231 patients (13%) reported preferring intravenous trastuzumab over HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and the most common reason was fewer local injection reactions. Three out of 231 patients (1%) had no preference for the route of administration. Nine out of 240 (3.8%) withdrew from treatment prior to completion of Cycle 8 and did not complete the post-study preference questionnaire.

12.1 Mechanism of Action

The HER2 (or c-erbB2) proto-oncogene encodes a transmembrane receptor protein of 185 kDa, which is structurally related to the epidermal growth factor receptor. Trastuzumab has been shown, in both in vitro assays and in animals, to inhibit the proliferation of human tumor cells that overexpress HER2.

Trastuzumab is a mediator of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC). In vitro, trastuzumab-mediated ADCC has been shown to be preferentially exerted on HER2 overexpressing cancer cells compared with cancer cells that do not overexpress HER2.

Hyaluronan is a polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of the subcutaneous tissue. It is depolymerized by the naturally occurring enzyme hyaluronidase. Unlike the stable structural components of the interstitial matrix, hyaluronan has a half-life of approximately 0.5 days. Hyaluronidase increases permeability of the subcutaneous tissue by depolymerizing hyaluronan. In the doses administered, hyaluronidase in HERCEPTIN HYLECTA acts transiently and locally.

The effects of hyaluronidase are reversible and permeability of the subcutaneous tissue is restored within 24 to 48 hours.

Hyaluronidase has been shown to increase the absorption rate of a trastuzumab product into the systemic circulation when given in the subcutis of Göttingen Minipigs.

5.2 Embryo Fetal Toxicity

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In post-marketing reports, use of trastuzumab during pregnancy resulted in cases of oligohydramnios and oligohydramnios sequence manifesting as pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities, and neonatal death.

Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential that exposure to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA during pregnancy or within 7 months prior to conception can result in fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 months following the last dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

1.1 Adjuvant Breast Cancer

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is indicated for adjuvant treatment of adults with HER2 overexpressing node positive or node negative (ER/PR negative or with one high risk feature [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]) breast cancer:

  • as part of a treatment regimen consisting of doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and either paclitaxel or docetaxel
  • as part of a treatment regimen with docetaxel and carboplatin
  • as a single agent following multi-modality anthracycline based therapy.

Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

5 Warnings and Precautions
  • Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia. (5.4, 6.1)
  • Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions (ARRs): Severe ARRs, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Monitor patients for systemic hypersensitivity reactions. Permanently discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients who experience anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. (5.5)
2 Dosage and Administration

For subcutaneous use only. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous trastuzumab products.

Do not administer intravenously. (2.3)

Do not substitute HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for or with ado-trastuzumab emtansine. (2.3)

Perform HER2 testing using FDA-approved tests by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. (1, 2.2)

The recommended dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 2-5 minutes once every three weeks. (2.3)

1.2 Metastatic Breast Cancer

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is indicated in adults:

  • In combination with paclitaxel for first-line treatment of HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer
  • As a single agent for treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer in patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for metastatic disease.

Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

3 Dosage Forms and Strengths

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution for subcutaneous injection:

  • Injection: 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL (120 mg/2,000 units per mL) in a single-dose vial.
6.2 Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of trastuzumab. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

  • Administration-related reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]
  • Oligohydramnios or oligohydramnios sequence, including pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities, and neonatal death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
  • Glomerulopathy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]
  • Immune thrombocytopenia
  • Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS): Cases of possible TLS have been reported in patients treated with trastuzumab. Patients with significant tumor burden (e.g. bulky metastases) may be at a higher risk. Patients could present with hyperuricemia, hyperphosphatemia, and acute renal failure which may represent possible TLS. Providers should consider additional monitoring and/or treatment as clinically indicated.
8 Use in Specific Populations

Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Verify the pregnancy status of females prior to initiation of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. (8.3)

2.5 Administration and Storage

To prevent medication errors, it is important to check the vial labels to ensure that the drug being prepared and administered is HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and not ado-trastuzumab emtansine or intravenous trastuzumab.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA should be administered by a healthcare professional.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use vial if particulates or discoloration is present. Discard any unused portion remaining in the vial.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is for single use only. The 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) solution is a ready to use solution for injection which does not need to be diluted.

To avoid needle clogging, attach the hypodermic injection needle to the syringe immediately prior to administration followed by volume adjustment to 5 mL. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is compatible with polypropylene and polycarbonate syringe material and stainless steel transfer and injection needles.

Prepare the dosing syringe in controlled and validated aseptic conditions. After the solution of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is withdrawn from the vial and into the syringe, replace the transfer needle with a syringe closing cap. Label the syringe with the peel-off sticker.

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 safety of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA administered subcutaneously has been established in the HannaH and SafeHER studies conducted in patients with HER2 overexpressing breast cancer. The safety of intravenous trastuzumab has been established in studies H0648g and H0649g conducted in patients with HER2 overexpressing metastatic breast cancer.

16 How Supplied/storage and Handling

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) injection for subcutaneous use supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution in a single-dose vial. The following configuration is available:

Individually packaged single-dose vials:

  • HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg/10,000 units (NDC: 50242-077-01) providing 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL.
5.4 Exacerbation of Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA may exacerbate chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. In randomized, controlled clinical trials with intravenous trastuzumab, the per-patient incidences of NCI-CTC Grade 3–4 neutropenia and of febrile neutropenia were higher in patients receiving trastuzumab in combination with myelosuppressive chemotherapy as compared to those who received chemotherapy alone. The incidence of septic death was similar among patients who received trastuzumab and those who did not [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA contains trastuzumab and hyaluronidase.

Trastuzumab has not been tested for carcinogenicity potential.

No evidence of mutagenic activity was observed when trastuzumab was tested in the standard Ames bacterial and human peripheral blood lymphocyte mutagenicity assays at concentrations of up to 5000 mcg/mL. In an in vivo micronucleus assay, no evidence of chromosomal damage to mouse bone marrow cells was observed following bolus intravenous doses of up to 118 mg/kg of trastuzumab.

A fertility study was conducted in female cynomolgus monkeys at doses up to 25 times the weekly recommended human dose of 2 mg/kg of intravenous trastuzumab and has revealed no evidence of impaired fertility, as measured by menstrual cycle duration and female sex hormone levels.

Hyaluronidases are found in most tissues of the body. Long-term animal studies have not been performed to assess the carcinogenic or mutagenic potential of hyaluronidase. In addition, when hyaluronidase (recombinant human) was administered to cynomolgus monkeys for 39 weeks at dose levels up to 220,000 U/kg, which is > 670 times higher than the human dose, no evidence of toxicity to the male or female reproductive system was found through periodic monitoring of in-life parameters, e.g., semen analyses, hormone levels, menstrual cycles, and also from gross pathology, histopathology and organ weight data.

5.5 Hypersensitivity and Administration Related Reactions

Severe administration-related reactions (ARRs), including hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis, have been reported with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Patients experiencing dyspnea at rest due to complications of advanced malignancy and comorbidities may be at increased risk of a severe or of a fatal ARR.

In the HannaH and SafeHER trials, 9% and 4.2% of patients experienced Grade 1-4 hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis, respectively. Grade 3-4 hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions occurred in 1% and <1% of the patients treated with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA, respectively. In the SafeHER trial, 2 patients required permanent treatment discontinuation with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (1 patient due to a hypersensitivity reaction and 1 patient due to anaphylaxis). Serious and fatal reactions have been reported after treatment with intravenous trastuzumab products.

Closely monitor patients for systemic hypersensitivity reactions, especially during the first administration. Permanently discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients who experience anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. Medications to treat such reactions, as well as emergency equipment, should be available for immediate use. For patients experiencing reversible Grade 1 or 2 hypersensitivity reactions, consider pre-medication with an analgesic, antipyretic, or an antihistamine prior to readministration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

2.1 Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating Herceptin Hylecta

Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

Principal Display Panel 600 Mg and 10,000 Units/5 Ml Vial Carton

NDC 50242-077-01

Herceptin Hylecta®

(trastuzumab and

hyaluronidase-oysk) Injection

600 mg and

10,000 units/5 mL

(120 mg and 2,000 units/mL)

For Subcutaneous Use Only

Single-Dose Vial

Discard Unused Portion

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Warning: Cardiomyopathy, Embryo Fetal Toxicity, and Pulmonary Toxicity

WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, and PULMONARY TOXICITY

See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

Cardiomyopathy: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can result in subclinical and clinical cardiac failure manifesting as CHF, and decreased LVEF, with greatest risk when administered concurrently with anthracyclines. Evaluate cardiac function prior to and during treatment. Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for cardiomyopathy. (2.4, 5.1)

Pulmonary Toxicity: Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for anaphylaxis, angioedema, interstitial pneumonitis or acute respiratory distress syndrome. (5.3)

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Exposure to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA during pregnancy can result in oligohydramnios, in some cases complicated by pulmonary hypoplasia and neonatal death. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception. (5.2, 8.1, 8.3)


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Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Cardiomyopathy

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA administration can result in sub-clinical and clinical cardiac failure. The incidence and severity was highest in patients receiving HERCEPTIN HYLECTA with anthracycline-containing chemotherapy regimens.

Evaluate left ventricular function in all patients prior to and during treatment with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA treatment in patients receiving adjuvant therapy and withhold HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients with metastatic disease for clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Section 43683-2 (43683-2)
Dosage and Administration, Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (2.1) 06/2024
Section 44425-7 (44425-7)

Store HERCEPTIN HYLECTA vials in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Once removed from the refrigerator, HERCEPTIN HYLECTA must be administered within 4 hours and should not be kept above 30°C (86°F).

11 Description (11 DESCRIPTION)

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a combination of trastuzumab and hyaluronidase. Trastuzumab is a humanized IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody that selectively binds with high affinity to the extracellular domain of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 protein, HER2. Trastuzumab is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a mammalian cell (Chinese Hamster Ovary) culture. Trastuzumab has a molecular weight of approximately 148 kDa.

Hyaluronidase (recombinant human) is an endoglycosidase used to increase the dispersion and absorption of co-administered drugs when administered subcutaneously. It is a glycosylated single-chain protein produced by mammalian (Chinese Hamster Ovary) cells containing a DNA plasmid encoding for a soluble fragment of human hyaluronidase (PH20). Hyaluronidase (recombinant human) has a molecular weight of approximately 61 kDa.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution supplied in single-dose vials for subcutaneous administration.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is supplied as 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL in single-dose vials. Each mL of solution contains trastuzumab (120 mg), hyaluronidase (2,000 units), L-histidine (0.39 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (3.67 mg), L-methionine (1.49 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.4 mg), α,α-trehalose dihydrate (79.45 mg), and Water for Injection.

8.4 Pediatric Use

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

8.5 Geriatric Use

Of the total number of patients in the HannaH and SafeHER studies treated with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA, 19% were 65 and over, while 4.7% were 75 and over.

In patients receiving intravenous trastuzumab, the risk of cardiac dysfunction was increased in geriatric patients as compared to younger patients, in both those receiving treatment for adjuvant therapy or metastatic disease. Other differences in safety or effectiveness were not observed between elderly patients and younger patients.

5.1 Cardiomyopathy

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can cause left ventricular cardiac dysfunction, arrhythmias, hypertension, disabling cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy, and cardiac death [see Boxed Warning: Cardiomyopathy]. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can also cause asymptomatic decline in LVEF.

There is a 4–6 fold increase in the incidence of symptomatic myocardial dysfunction among patients receiving trastuzumab as a single agent or in combination therapy compared with those not receiving trastuzumab. The highest absolute incidence occurs when trastuzumab is administered with an anthracycline. The incidence of symptomatic myocardial dysfunction for intravenous trastuzumab and HERCEPTIN HYLECTA was similar in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions (6)].

Withhold HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for ≥16% absolute decrease in LVEF from pre-treatment values or an LVEF value below institutional limits of normal and ≥10% absolute decrease in LVEF from pretreatment values [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]. The safety of continuation or resumption of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA induced left ventricular cardiac dysfunction has not been studied.

Patients who receive anthracycline after stopping HERCEPTIN HYLECTA may also be at increased risk of cardiac dysfunction [see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

12.6 Immunogenicity

As with all therapeutic proteins, there is 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 to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and intravenous trastuzumab in the study described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies or to other products may be misleading.

In the HannaH study, at a median follow-up exceeding 60 months, the incidence of treatment-induced/enhanced anti-trastuzumab antibodies was 10% (30/296) in patients treated with intravenous trastuzumab and 16% (47/295) in patients receiving HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Neutralizing anti-trastuzumab antibodies were detected in post-baseline samples in 2/30 patients in the intravenous trastuzumab arm and 3/47 patients in the HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm. The incidence of treatment-induced/enhanced anti-recombinant human hyaluronidase antibodies was 21% (62/295) in the HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm. None of the patients who tested positive for anti-recombinant human hyaluronidase antibodies tested positive for neutralizing antibodies.

The clinical relevance of the development of anti-trastuzumab or anti-recombinant human hyaluronidase antibodies after treatment with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is not known.

14 Clinical Studies (14 CLINICAL STUDIES)

The comparability between HERCEPTIN HYLECTA administered subcutaneously and intravenous trastuzumab was established in the HannaH study. The HannaH study was conducted in patients with HER2 overexpressing breast cancer in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings with co-primary endpoints of pathological complete response (pCR) and the PK endpoint of Ctrough at cycle 7 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

4 Contraindications (4 CONTRAINDICATIONS)

None.

6 Adverse Reactions (6 ADVERSE REACTIONS)

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label:

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

Trastuzumab exposure following subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg every 3 weeks as compared to intravenous trastuzumab 8 mg/kg loading dose, 6 mg/kg maintenance every 3 weeks in the HannaH Study is shown in Table 6. The pharmacokinetic (PK) results for the co-primary endpoint, Ctrough pre-dose Cycle 8, showed non-inferiority of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (78.7 mcg/mL) compared to intravenous trastuzumab (57.8 mcg/mL), with a geometric mean ratio of 1.3 (90% CI: 1.2–1.4).

A population PK model with parallel linear and nonlinear elimination from the central compartment was constructed using pooled HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and intravenous trastuzumab pharmacokinetic (PK) data from HannaH to describe the observed trastuzumab PK concentrations following HERCEPTIN HYLECTA subcutaneous administration and intravenous trastuzumab administration. Population PK predicted trastuzumab exposure are shown in Table 6.

Following subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA, trastuzumab concentrations were approximately at steady-state after the Cycle 7 dose with < 15% increase in concentration up to Cycle 13. The mean Ctrough at the pre-dose Cycle 18 in HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm is similar to that of Cycle 13, suggesting no further increase after Cycle 13. The mean Cmax was 32% lower, and the mean AUC0-21 days following the Cycle 7 dose and Cycle 12 dose was approximately 10% and 20% higher, respectively, in the HERCEPTIN HYLECTA arm than in the intravenous trastuzumab arm.

Table 6 Trastuzumab Exposure (median with 5th-95th Percentiles) following Subcutaneous Administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA or Intravenous Trastuzumab
Trastuzumab Exposure HERCEPTIN HYLECTA Intravenous Trastuzumab
Ctrough (mcg/mL) Cycle 1 28.2 (14.8–40.9) 29.4 (5.8–59.5)
Cycle 7 75.0 (35.1–123) 47.4 (5–114.7)
Cmax (mcg/mL) Cycle 1 79.3 (56.1–109) 178 (117–291)
Cycle 7 149 (86.1–214) 179 (107–309)
AUC0-21 days (mcg/mL∙day) Cycle 1 1065 (718–1504) 1373 (736–2245)
Cycle 7 2337 (1258–3478) 1794 (673–3618)

General PK parameters of trastuzumab following subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA are shown in Table 7. Trastuzumab is estimated to reach concentrations that are < 1 mcg/mL by 7 months in at least 95% patients.

Table 7 PK parameters of Trastuzumab following Subcutaneous Administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA
Parameters represented as geometric mean (%CV) unless otherwise specified
Absorption
  Absolute Bioavailability 0.77 (13)
  First-order absorption rate, ka (day-1) 0.4 (2.92)
Residual standard error
  Tmax (day) 3 (1-14)
Median (range)
Distribution
  Volume of Central Compartment (L) 2.9 (19.1)
Elimination
  Linear Elimination Clearance (L/day) 0.11 (30)
  Non-linear Elimination Vmax (mg/day) 11.9 (19.9)
  Non-linear Elimination Km (mg/L) 33.9 (38.6)
2.2 Patient Selection

Select patients based on HER2 protein overexpression or HER2 gene amplification in tumor specimens [see Indications and Usage (1) and Clinical Studies (14)]. Assessment of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification should be performed using FDA-approved tests specific for breast cancer by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. Information on the FDA-approved tests for the detection of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.

Improper assay performance, including use of suboptimally fixed tissue, failure to utilize specified reagents, deviation from specific assay instructions, and failure to include appropriate controls for assay validation, can lead to unreliable results.

2.3 Recommended Dosage

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is for subcutaneous use only. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous trastuzumab products. Do not administer intravenously.

Do not substitute HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for or with ado-trastuzumab emtansine.

The recommended dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 2-5 minutes once every three weeks.

No loading dose is required. No dose adjustments for patient body weight or for different concomitant chemotherapy regimens are required.

5.3 Pulmonary Toxicity

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can result in serious and fatal pulmonary toxicity. Pulmonary toxicity includes dyspnea, interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusions, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, pulmonary insufficiency and hypoxia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pulmonary fibrosis. Patients with symptomatic intrinsic lung disease or with extensive tumor involvement of the lungs, resulting in dyspnea at rest, appear to have more severe toxicity.

1 Indications and Usage (1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE)

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a combination of trastuzumab, a HER2/neu receptor antagonist, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated in adults for:

  • The treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer. (1.1, 1.2)

Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab. (1, 2.2)

14.3 Patient Experience

The PrefHER study (NCT01401166) was a randomized, multi-center, two-arm, cross-over trial conducted in 240 patients with HER2-positive breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment. One hundred twenty-one patients in arm A received 4 cycles of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA followed by 4 cycles of intravenous trastuzumab and 119 patients in arm B received 4 cycles of intravenous trastuzumab followed by 4 cycles of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Both arms received a total of 18 cycles. After Cycle 8, 199 of 231 patients (86%) reported preferring subcutaneous administration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA over intravenous trastuzumab and the most common reason cited was administration required less time (179/231) in the clinic. After Cycle 8, 29 out of 231 patients (13%) reported preferring intravenous trastuzumab over HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and the most common reason was fewer local injection reactions. Three out of 231 patients (1%) had no preference for the route of administration. Nine out of 240 (3.8%) withdrew from treatment prior to completion of Cycle 8 and did not complete the post-study preference questionnaire.

12.1 Mechanism of Action

The HER2 (or c-erbB2) proto-oncogene encodes a transmembrane receptor protein of 185 kDa, which is structurally related to the epidermal growth factor receptor. Trastuzumab has been shown, in both in vitro assays and in animals, to inhibit the proliferation of human tumor cells that overexpress HER2.

Trastuzumab is a mediator of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC). In vitro, trastuzumab-mediated ADCC has been shown to be preferentially exerted on HER2 overexpressing cancer cells compared with cancer cells that do not overexpress HER2.

Hyaluronan is a polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of the subcutaneous tissue. It is depolymerized by the naturally occurring enzyme hyaluronidase. Unlike the stable structural components of the interstitial matrix, hyaluronan has a half-life of approximately 0.5 days. Hyaluronidase increases permeability of the subcutaneous tissue by depolymerizing hyaluronan. In the doses administered, hyaluronidase in HERCEPTIN HYLECTA acts transiently and locally.

The effects of hyaluronidase are reversible and permeability of the subcutaneous tissue is restored within 24 to 48 hours.

Hyaluronidase has been shown to increase the absorption rate of a trastuzumab product into the systemic circulation when given in the subcutis of Göttingen Minipigs.

5.2 Embryo Fetal Toxicity (5.2 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity)

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In post-marketing reports, use of trastuzumab during pregnancy resulted in cases of oligohydramnios and oligohydramnios sequence manifesting as pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities, and neonatal death.

Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential that exposure to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA during pregnancy or within 7 months prior to conception can result in fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 months following the last dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

1.1 Adjuvant Breast Cancer

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is indicated for adjuvant treatment of adults with HER2 overexpressing node positive or node negative (ER/PR negative or with one high risk feature [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]) breast cancer:

  • as part of a treatment regimen consisting of doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and either paclitaxel or docetaxel
  • as part of a treatment regimen with docetaxel and carboplatin
  • as a single agent following multi-modality anthracycline based therapy.

Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

5 Warnings and Precautions (5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS)
  • Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia. (5.4, 6.1)
  • Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions (ARRs): Severe ARRs, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Monitor patients for systemic hypersensitivity reactions. Permanently discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients who experience anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. (5.5)
2 Dosage and Administration (2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

For subcutaneous use only. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous trastuzumab products.

Do not administer intravenously. (2.3)

Do not substitute HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for or with ado-trastuzumab emtansine. (2.3)

Perform HER2 testing using FDA-approved tests by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. (1, 2.2)

The recommended dose of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 2-5 minutes once every three weeks. (2.3)

1.2 Metastatic Breast Cancer

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is indicated in adults:

  • In combination with paclitaxel for first-line treatment of HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer
  • As a single agent for treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer in patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for metastatic disease.

Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for trastuzumab [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

3 Dosage Forms and Strengths (3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS)

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is a colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution for subcutaneous injection:

  • Injection: 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL (120 mg/2,000 units per mL) in a single-dose vial.
6.2 Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of trastuzumab. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

  • Administration-related reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]
  • Oligohydramnios or oligohydramnios sequence, including pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities, and neonatal death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
  • Glomerulopathy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]
  • Immune thrombocytopenia
  • Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS): Cases of possible TLS have been reported in patients treated with trastuzumab. Patients with significant tumor burden (e.g. bulky metastases) may be at a higher risk. Patients could present with hyperuricemia, hyperphosphatemia, and acute renal failure which may represent possible TLS. Providers should consider additional monitoring and/or treatment as clinically indicated.
8 Use in Specific Populations (8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS)

Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Verify the pregnancy status of females prior to initiation of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. (8.3)

2.5 Administration and Storage

To prevent medication errors, it is important to check the vial labels to ensure that the drug being prepared and administered is HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and not ado-trastuzumab emtansine or intravenous trastuzumab.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA should be administered by a healthcare professional.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use vial if particulates or discoloration is present. Discard any unused portion remaining in the vial.

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is for single use only. The 600 mg/10,000 units (600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) solution is a ready to use solution for injection which does not need to be diluted.

To avoid needle clogging, attach the hypodermic injection needle to the syringe immediately prior to administration followed by volume adjustment to 5 mL. HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is compatible with polypropylene and polycarbonate syringe material and stainless steel transfer and injection needles.

Prepare the dosing syringe in controlled and validated aseptic conditions. After the solution of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA is withdrawn from the vial and into the syringe, replace the transfer needle with a syringe closing cap. Label the syringe with the peel-off sticker.

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 safety of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA administered subcutaneously has been established in the HannaH and SafeHER studies conducted in patients with HER2 overexpressing breast cancer. The safety of intravenous trastuzumab has been established in studies H0648g and H0649g conducted in patients with HER2 overexpressing metastatic breast cancer.

16 How Supplied/storage and Handling (16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING)

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) injection for subcutaneous use supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellowish, clear to opalescent solution in a single-dose vial. The following configuration is available:

Individually packaged single-dose vials:

  • HERCEPTIN HYLECTA 600 mg/10,000 units (NDC: 50242-077-01) providing 600 mg trastuzumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase per 5 mL.
5.4 Exacerbation of Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia (5.4 Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia)

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA may exacerbate chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. In randomized, controlled clinical trials with intravenous trastuzumab, the per-patient incidences of NCI-CTC Grade 3–4 neutropenia and of febrile neutropenia were higher in patients receiving trastuzumab in combination with myelosuppressive chemotherapy as compared to those who received chemotherapy alone. The incidence of septic death was similar among patients who received trastuzumab and those who did not [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

HERCEPTIN HYLECTA contains trastuzumab and hyaluronidase.

Trastuzumab has not been tested for carcinogenicity potential.

No evidence of mutagenic activity was observed when trastuzumab was tested in the standard Ames bacterial and human peripheral blood lymphocyte mutagenicity assays at concentrations of up to 5000 mcg/mL. In an in vivo micronucleus assay, no evidence of chromosomal damage to mouse bone marrow cells was observed following bolus intravenous doses of up to 118 mg/kg of trastuzumab.

A fertility study was conducted in female cynomolgus monkeys at doses up to 25 times the weekly recommended human dose of 2 mg/kg of intravenous trastuzumab and has revealed no evidence of impaired fertility, as measured by menstrual cycle duration and female sex hormone levels.

Hyaluronidases are found in most tissues of the body. Long-term animal studies have not been performed to assess the carcinogenic or mutagenic potential of hyaluronidase. In addition, when hyaluronidase (recombinant human) was administered to cynomolgus monkeys for 39 weeks at dose levels up to 220,000 U/kg, which is > 670 times higher than the human dose, no evidence of toxicity to the male or female reproductive system was found through periodic monitoring of in-life parameters, e.g., semen analyses, hormone levels, menstrual cycles, and also from gross pathology, histopathology and organ weight data.

5.5 Hypersensitivity and Administration Related Reactions (5.5 Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions)

Severe administration-related reactions (ARRs), including hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis, have been reported with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA. Patients experiencing dyspnea at rest due to complications of advanced malignancy and comorbidities may be at increased risk of a severe or of a fatal ARR.

In the HannaH and SafeHER trials, 9% and 4.2% of patients experienced Grade 1-4 hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis, respectively. Grade 3-4 hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions occurred in 1% and <1% of the patients treated with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA, respectively. In the SafeHER trial, 2 patients required permanent treatment discontinuation with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA (1 patient due to a hypersensitivity reaction and 1 patient due to anaphylaxis). Serious and fatal reactions have been reported after treatment with intravenous trastuzumab products.

Closely monitor patients for systemic hypersensitivity reactions, especially during the first administration. Permanently discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA in patients who experience anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. Medications to treat such reactions, as well as emergency equipment, should be available for immediate use. For patients experiencing reversible Grade 1 or 2 hypersensitivity reactions, consider pre-medication with an analgesic, antipyretic, or an antihistamine prior to readministration of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

2.1 Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating Herceptin Hylecta (2.1 Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating HERCEPTIN HYLECTA)

Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

Principal Display Panel 600 Mg and 10,000 Units/5 Ml Vial Carton (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg and 10,000 units/5 mL Vial Carton)

NDC 50242-077-01

Herceptin Hylecta®

(trastuzumab and

hyaluronidase-oysk) Injection

600 mg and

10,000 units/5 mL

(120 mg and 2,000 units/mL)

For Subcutaneous Use Only

Single-Dose Vial

Discard Unused Portion

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11025235

Warning: Cardiomyopathy, Embryo Fetal Toxicity, and Pulmonary Toxicity (WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, and PULMONARY TOXICITY)

WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, and PULMONARY TOXICITY

See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

Cardiomyopathy: HERCEPTIN HYLECTA can result in subclinical and clinical cardiac failure manifesting as CHF, and decreased LVEF, with greatest risk when administered concurrently with anthracyclines. Evaluate cardiac function prior to and during treatment. Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for cardiomyopathy. (2.4, 5.1)

Pulmonary Toxicity: Discontinue HERCEPTIN HYLECTA for anaphylaxis, angioedema, interstitial pneumonitis or acute respiratory distress syndrome. (5.3)

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Exposure to HERCEPTIN HYLECTA during pregnancy can result in oligohydramnios, in some cases complicated by pulmonary hypoplasia and neonatal death. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception. (5.2, 8.1, 8.3)


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