Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fulvestrant injection is a sterile, clear, colorless to yellow, viscous liquid and is supplied as two 5 mL clear neutral glass (Type 1) barrels, each containing 250 mg/5mL of fulvestrant solution forintramuscular injection and fitted with a tamper evident closure. 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) 5 mL Single-Dose Pre-filled Syringes Packaged in a Carton of 2 NDC 55150-394-02 The single-dose prefilled syringes are presented in a tray with polypropyleneplunger rod and safety needles (SafetyGlide TM ) for connection to the barrel. Discard each syringe after use. If a patient dose requires only one syringe,unusedsyringeshould be stored as directed below. Storage: REFRIGERATE, 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). TO PROTECT FROM LIGHT, STORE IN THE ORIGINAL CARTON UNTIL TIME OF USE . The plunger rubber stopper is not made with natural rubber latex.; PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Syringe Label Rx only NDC 55150-394-01 Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) For Intramuscular Use Only PROTECT FROM LIGHT Both single-dose prefilled syringes must be administered to receive the 500 mg dose Mfd. in India for: Eugia US LLC P1431354 E. Windsor, NJ 08520 Code: TS/DRUGS/24/2015 PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Syringe Label; PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Container-Carton Rx Only NDC 55150-394-02 Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) For Intramuscular Use Only This carton contains a total of 500 mg fulvestrant in TWO single-dose pre-filled syringes each containing 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL), and two Safety Glide™ shielding intramuscular injection needles. Discard each syringe after use. Both single-dose prefilled Syringes must be administered to receive the 500 mg dose. REFRIGERATE, 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F). TO PROTECT FROM LIGHT, STORE IN THE ORIGINAL CARTON UNTIL TIME OF USE. eugia Contains 2 single-dose prefilled syringes PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Container-Carton; PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Peel off Patient Record Label Rx only NDC 55150-394-01 Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) Date/Site : ________________ Administered by : __________ Lot Number : ______________ Exp Date : ________________ PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Peel off Patient Record Labe
- 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fulvestrant injection is a sterile, clear, colorless to yellow, viscous liquid and is supplied as two 5 mL clear neutral glass (Type 1) barrels, each containing 250 mg/5mL of fulvestrant solution forintramuscular injection and fitted with a tamper evident closure. 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) 5 mL Single-Dose Pre-filled Syringes Packaged in a Carton of 2 NDC 55150-394-02 The single-dose prefilled syringes are presented in a tray with polypropyleneplunger rod and safety needles (SafetyGlide TM ) for connection to the barrel. Discard each syringe after use. If a patient dose requires only one syringe,unusedsyringeshould be stored as directed below. Storage: REFRIGERATE, 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). TO PROTECT FROM LIGHT, STORE IN THE ORIGINAL CARTON UNTIL TIME OF USE . The plunger rubber stopper is not made with natural rubber latex.
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Syringe Label Rx only NDC 55150-394-01 Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) For Intramuscular Use Only PROTECT FROM LIGHT Both single-dose prefilled syringes must be administered to receive the 500 mg dose Mfd. in India for: Eugia US LLC P1431354 E. Windsor, NJ 08520 Code: TS/DRUGS/24/2015 PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Syringe Label
- PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Container-Carton Rx Only NDC 55150-394-02 Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) For Intramuscular Use Only This carton contains a total of 500 mg fulvestrant in TWO single-dose pre-filled syringes each containing 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL), and two Safety Glide™ shielding intramuscular injection needles. Discard each syringe after use. Both single-dose prefilled Syringes must be administered to receive the 500 mg dose. REFRIGERATE, 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F). TO PROTECT FROM LIGHT, STORE IN THE ORIGINAL CARTON UNTIL TIME OF USE. eugia Contains 2 single-dose prefilled syringes PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mg per 5 mL (50 mg/mL) Container-Carton
- PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Peel off Patient Record Label Rx only NDC 55150-394-01 Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) Date/Site : ________________ Administered by : __________ Lot Number : ______________ Exp Date : ________________ PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Peel off Patient Record Labe
Overview
Fulvestrant injection for intramuscular administration is an estrogen receptor antagonist. The chemical name is 7-alpha-[9-(4,4,5,5,5-pentafluoropentyl)sulfinyl)nonyl]estra-1,3,5-(10)-triene-3,17-beta-diol. The molecular formula is C 32 H 47 F 5 O 3 S and its structural formula is: Fulvestrant, USP is a white or almost white powder with a molecular weight of 606.77. The solution for injection is a sterile, clear, colorless to yellow, viscous liquid. Each injection contains as inactive ingredients: 12.285% v/v Alcohol,USP, 10% w/v Benzyl Alcohol, NF, and 15% w/v Benzyl Benzoate, USP, as co-solvents, andmade up to 100% w/v with Castor Oil, USP as a co-solvent and release rate modifier. fulvestrant structure
Indications & Usage
Monotherapy Fulvestrant injection is indicated for the treatment of: Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women not previously treated with endocrine therapy, or HR-positive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following endocrine therapy. Combination Therapy Fulvestrant injection is indicated for the treatment of: HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women in combination with ribociclib as initial endocrine based therapy or following disease progression on endocrine therapy. HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with palbociclib or abemaciclib in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy. Fulvestrant injection is an estrogen receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of: Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer in postmenopausalwomen not previouslytreatedwith endocrine therapy. ( 1 ) HR-positive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausalwomen with disease progressionfollowingendocrinetherapy.( 1 ) HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer inpostmenopausal women in combination with ribociclib, as initial endocrine based therapy or following disease progression on endocrine therapy. ( 1 ) HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer incombination with palbociclib or abemaciclib in women with disease progression after endocrinetherapy. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
Fulvestrant injection 500 mg should be administeredintramuscularly into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly(1 to 2 minutesperinjection)astwo 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthlythereafter.( 2.1 , 14 ) A dose of 250 mg is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment to be administered intramuscularly into the buttock (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes) as one 5 mL injection on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthlythereafter.( 2.2 , 5.2 , 8.6 ) 2.1 Recommended Dose Monotherapy The recommended dose of fulvestrant injection is 500 mg to be administered intramuscularly into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes per injection) as two 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter [see Clinical Studies (14)] . Combination Therapy When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib, the recommended dose of fulvestrant injection is 500 mg to be administered intramuscularly into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes per injection) as two 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter. When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with palbociclib, the recommended dose of palbociclib is a 125 mg capsule taken orally once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment to comprise a complete cycle of 28 days. Palbociclib should be taken with food. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for palbociclib. When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with abemaciclib, the recommended dose of abemaciclib is 150 mg orally, twice daily. Abemaciclib may be taken with or without food. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for abemaciclib. When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with ribociclib, the recommended dose of ribociclib is 600 mg taken orally, once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment resulting in a complete cycle of 28 days. Ribociclib can be taken with or without food. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for ribociclib. Pre/perimenopausal women treated with the combination of fulvestrant injection plus palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib, should be treated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists according to current clinical practice standards [see Clinical Studies (14)] . 2.2 Dose Modification Monotherapy Hepatic Impairment: A dose of 250 mg is recommended for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B) to be administered intramuscularly into the buttock (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes) as one 5 mL injection on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter. Fulvestrant injection has not been evaluated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ]. Combination Therapy When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib, refer to monotherapy dose modification instructions for fulvestrant injection. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of co-administered palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib for dose modification guidelines in the event of toxicities, for use with concomitant medications, and other relevant safety information. 2.3 Administration Technique Administer the injection according to the local guidelines for performing large volume intramuscular injections. NOTE: Due to the proximity of the underlying sciatic nerve, caution should be taken if administering fulvestrant injection at the dorsogluteal injection site [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. The proper method of administration of fulvestrant injection for intramuscular use is described in the following instructions. For each single-dose prefilled syringe: 1. Remove glass syringe barrel from tray and check that it is not damaged. 2. Remove peel off patient record label from tray. 3. Inspect drug product in glass syringe for any visible particulate matter or discoloration prior to use. Discard if particulate matter or discoloration is present. 4. Peel open the safety needle (SafetyGlide TM ) outer packaging. 5. Hold the syringe upright on the ribbed part (C). With the other hand, take hold of the cap (A) and carefully tilt cap back and forth (DO NOT TWIST CAP) until the cap disconnects for removal (see Figure 1). 6. Pull the cap (A) off in a straight upward direction. DO NOT TOUCH THE STERILE SYRINGE TIP (Luer-Lok) (B) (see Figure 2). 7. Attach the safety needle to the syringe tip (Luer-Lok). Twist needle until firmly seated (see Figure 3). Confirm that the needle is locked to the Luer connector before moving or tilting the syringe out of the vertical plane to avoid spillage of syringe contents. Figure 3 For Administration: 8. Pull shield straight off needle to avoid damaging needle point. 9. Remove needle sheath. 10. Expel excess gas from the syringe (a small gas bubble may remain). 11. Administer intramuscularly slowly (1 to 2 minutes/injection) into the buttock (gluteal area). For user convenience, the needle ‘bevel up’ position is orientated to the lever arm, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 12. After injection, immediately activate the lever arm to deploy the needle shielding by applying a single-finger stroke to the activation assisted lever arm to push the lever arm completely forward. Listen for a click. Confirm that the needle shielding has completely covered the needle (see Figure 5). NOTE: Activate away from self and others. Figure 5 13. Discard the empty syringe into an approved sharps collector in accordance with applicable regulations and institutional policy. 14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for second syringe. How To Use Fulvestrant Injection For the 2 x 5 mL syringe package, the contents of both syringes must be injected to receive the 500 mg recommended dose. SAFETYGLIDE TM INSTRUCTIONS FROM BECTON DICKINSON SafetyGlide TM is a trademark of Becton Dickinson and Company. Important Administration Information To help avoid HIV (AIDS), HBV (Hepatitis), and other infectious diseases due to accidental needlesticks, contaminated needles should not be recapped or removed, unless there is no alternative or that such action is required by a specific medical procedure. Hands must remain behind the needle at all times during use and disposal. Do not autoclave SafetyGlide TM Needle before use. Becton Dickinson guarantees the contents of their unopened or undamaged packages to be sterile, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic. fulvestrant figure1 fulvestrant figure2 fulvestrant figure3 fulvestrant figure4 fulvestrant figure5
Warnings & Precautions
Risk of Bleeding: Use with caution in patients with bleeding diatheses,thrombocytopenia, or anticoagulant use. ( 5.1 ) IncreasedExposure in Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Use a 250 mg dose for patients with moderate hepatic impairment.( 2.2 , 5.2 , 8.6 ) Injection Site Reaction: Use caution while administering fulvestrant at the dorsogluteal injection site due to the proximity of the underlying sciatic nerve. ( 5.3 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Immunoassay Measurement of Serum Estradiol: fulvestrant can interfere with estradiol measurement by immunoassay, resulting in falsely elevated estradiol levels. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Risk of Bleeding Because fulvestrant is administered intramuscularly, it should be used with caution in patientswith bleeding diatheses, thrombocytopenia, or anticoagulant use. 5.2 Increased Exposure in Patients with Hepatic Impairment The safety and pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant were evaluated in a study in seven subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B) and seven subjects with normal hepatic function. Exposure was increased in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, therefore, a dose of 250 mg is recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Fulvestrant has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ]. 5.3 Injection Site Reaction Injection site related events including sciatica, neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and peripheralneuropathy have been reported with fulvestrant injection. Caution shouldbetaken while administering fulvestrant at the dorsogluteal injection site due to theproximity of the underlying sciatic nerve [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . 5.4 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, fulvestrant can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animalreproductionstudies,administration of fulvestrant to pregnant rats and rabbits duringorganogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicity at daily doses that are significantly less than the maximum recommended human dose. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with fulvestrant and for one year after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) , (8.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ]. 5.5 Immunoassay Measurement of Serum Estradiol Due to structural similarity of fulvestrant and estradiol, fulvestrant can interfere with estradiol measurement by immunoassay, resulting in falsely elevated estradiol levels.
Contraindications
Fulvestrant is contraindicated in patients with a knownhypersensitivityto the drug or to any of its components. Hypersensitivity reactions, including urticaria and angioedema, have been reported in association with fulvestrant [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Hypersensitivity. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Risk of Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Increased Exposure in Patients with Hepatic Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Injection Site Reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Embryo-Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Themostcommonadverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of patients receiving fulvestrant 500 mg were: injection site pain, nausea, bone pain, arthralgia, headache, back pain, fatigue, pain in extremity, hot flash,vomiting,anorexia,asthenia,musculoskeletal pain, cough, dyspnea,and constipation. ( 6.1 ) Increased hepatic enzymes (ALT, AST,ALP)occurred in >15% of fulvestrant patients and were not dose-dependent. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eugia US LLC at 1-866-850-2876 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varyingconditions, the adverse reaction rates observed cannot be directly compared to rates in other trials and maynot reflect the rates observed in clinicalpractice. Monotherapy Comparison of Fulvestrant 500 mg and Fulvestrant 250 mg (CONFIRM) The following adverse reactions (ARs) were calculated based on the safety analysis of CONFIRM comparingtheadministration of fulvestrant 500 mgintramuscularly once a month with fulvestrant 250 mgintramuscularlyonce a month. The mostfrequentlyreported adverse reactions in the fulvestrant 500 mggroup were injection site pain (11.6% of patients),nausea (9.7% of patients), and bone pain (9.4% of patients); the most frequently reported adverse reactions in the fulvestrant 250 mg group were nausea (13.6% of patients), back pain (10.7% of patients), and injection site pain (9.1% of patients). Table 1 lists adverse reactions reported with an incidence of 5% or greater, regardless of assessed causality, from CONFIRM. Table 1: Adverse Reactions in CONFIRM (≥5% in Either Treatment Group) 1 Including more severe injection site related sciatica, neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and peripheral neuropathy. Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant 500 mg N=361 % Fulvestrant 250 mg N=374 % Body as a Whole Injection Site Pain 1 12 9 Headache 8 7 Back Pain 8 11 Fatigue 8 6 Pain in Extremity 7 7 Asthenia 6 6 Vascular System Hot Flash 7 6 Digestive System Nausea 10 14 Vomiting 6 6 Anorexia 6 4 Constipation 5 4 Musculoskeletal System Bone Pain 9 8 Arthralgia 8 8 Musculoskeletal Pain 6 3 Respiratory System Cough 5 5 Dyspnea 4 5 In the pooled safety population(N=1127) from clinical trials comparing fulvestrant 500 mg to fulvestrant 250 mg,post-baseline increases of ≥1 CTC grade in either AST, ALT, or alkaline phosphatase were observed in >15% of patients receiving fulvestrant. Grade3-4increaseswere observed in 1-2% of patients. The incidence and severity of increased hepatic enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) did not differ between the 250 mg and the 500 mg fulvestrant arms. Comparison of Fulvestrant 500mgand Anastrozole 1 mg (FALCON) The safety of fulvestrant 500 mg versus anastrozole 1 mg was evaluated in FALCON. The data described below reflect exposure to fulvestrant in 228 out of 460 patients with HR-positive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women not previously treated with endocrine therapy who received at least one (1) dose of treatment in FALCON. Permanent discontinuation associated with an adverse reaction occurred in 4 of 228 (1.8%)patients receiving fulvestrant and in 3 of 232 (1.3%) patients receiving anastrozole. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation for those patients receiving fulvestrant included drug hypersensitivity (0.9%), injection site hypersensitivity (0.4%), and elevated liver enzymes (0.4%). The mostcommon adverse reactions (≥10%) of any grade reported in patients in the fulvestrant arm were arthralgia, hot flash, fatigue, and nausea. Adverse reactions reported in patients who received fulvestrant in FALCON at an incidence of ≥5% in either treatment arm are listed in Table 2, and laboratory abnormalities are listed in Table 3. Table 2: Adverse Reactions in FALCON Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant 500 mg N=228 Anastrozole 1 mg N=232 All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % Vascular Disorders Hot flash 11 0 10 0 Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 11 0 10 <1 Diarrhea 6 0 6 <1 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Arthralgia 17 0 10 0 Myalgia 7 0 3 0 Pain in extremity 6 0 4 0 Back pain 9 <1 6 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue 11 <1 7 <1 Table 3: Laboratory Abnormalities in FALCON 1 1 In FALCON, post-baseline increases of ≥ 1 CTC grade in either AST, ALT, or alkaline phosphatase were observed in >10% of patients receiving fulvestrant, Grade 3-4 increases were observed in 1%-3% of patients. Laboratory Parameters Fulvestrant 500 mg N=228 Anastrozole 1 mg N=232 All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % Alanine aminotransferase increased (ALT) 7 1 3 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased (AST) 5 1 3 <1 Comparison of Fulvestrant 250mgand Anastrozole 1 mg in Combined Trials (Studies 0020 and 0021) The mostcommonly reported adverse reactions in the fulvestrant and anastrozole treatment groups were gastrointestinal symptoms (including nausea, vomiting,constipation,diarrhea, and abdominal pain), headache, back pain, vasodilatation(hot flashes), and pharyngitis. Injection site reactions with mild transient pain and inflammation were seen with fulvestrant and occurred in 7% of patients given the single 5 mL injection (Study 0020) and in 27% of patients given the 2 x 2.5mL injections (Study0021) in the two clinical trials that compared fulvestrant 250 mg and anastrozole 1 mg. Table 4 lists adverse reactions reported with an incidence of 5% or greater, regardless of assessed causality, from the two controlled clinical trials comparing the administration of fulvestrant 250 mgintramuscularly once a month with anastrozole 1 mg orally once a day. Table 4: Adverse Reactions in Studies 0020 and 0021 (≥5% from Combined Data) 1 Including more severe injection site related sciatica, neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and peripheral neuropathy. All patients on fulvestrant received injections, but only those anastrozole patients who were in Study 0021 received placebo injections. Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant 250 mg N=423 % Anastrozole 1 mg N=423 % Body as a Whole 68 68 Asthenia 23 27 Pain 19 20 Headache 15 17 Back Pain 14 13 Abdominal Pain 12 12 Injection Site Pain 1 11 7 Pelvic Pain 10 9 Chest Pain 7 5 Flu Syndrome 7 6 Fever 6 6 Accidental Injury 5 6 Cardiovascular System 30 28 Vasodilatation 18 17 Digestive System 52 48 Nausea 26 25 Vomiting 13 12 Constipation 13 11 Diarrhea 12 13 Anorexia 9 11 Hemic and Lymphatic Systems 14 14 Anemia 5 5 Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders 18 18 Peripheral Edema 9 10 Musculoskeletal System 26 28 Bone Pain 16 14 Arthritis 3 6 Nervous System 34 34 Dizziness 7 7 Insomnia 7 9 Paresthesia 6 8 Depression 6 7 Anxiety 5 4 Respiratory System 39 34 Pharyngitis 16 12 Dyspnea 15 12 Cough Increased 10 10 Skin and Appendages 22 23 Rash 7 8 Sweating 5 5 Urogenital System 18 15 Urinary Tract Infection 6 4 Combination Therapy Combination Therapy with Palbociclib (PALOMA-3) The safety of fulvestrant 500 mg plus palbociclib 125mg/dayversus fulvestrant plus placebo was evaluated in PALOMA-3. The data described below reflectexposure to fulvestrant plus palbociclib in 345 out of 517 patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer who received at least 1 dose of treatment in PALOMA-3. The median duration of treatment for fulvestrant plus palbociclib was 10.8 months while the median duration of treatment for fulvestrant plus placebo arm was 4.8 months. No dose reduction was allowed for fulvestrant in PALOMA-3. Dosereductions of palbociclib due to an adverse reaction of anygrade occurred in 36% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib. Permanent discontinuation associated with an adverse reaction occurred in 19 of 345 (6%) patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib, and in 6 of 172 (3%) patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation for those patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib includedfatigue(0.6%), infections (0.6%), and thrombocytopenia(0.6%). The mostcommon adverse reactions (≥10%) of any grade reported in patients in the fulvestrant plus palbociclib arm by descending frequency were neutropenia, leukopenia, infections, fatigue, nausea, anemia, stomatitis, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia,vomiting,alopecia, rash, decreased appetite, and pyrexia. The mostfrequentlyreported Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib in descending frequency were neutropenia and leukopenia. Adverse reactions (≥10%) reported in patients who received fulvestrant plus palbociclib or fulvestrant plus placebo in PALOMA-3 are listed in Table 5, and laboratoryabnormalities are listed in Table 6. Table 5: Adverse Reactions (≥10%) in PALOMA-3 Grading according to CTCAE v.4.0. CTCAE=Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; N=number of patients; N/A=not applicable. 1 Infections includes all reported preferred terms (PTs) that are part of the System Organ Class Infections and infestations. 2 Most common infections (≥1%) include: nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, influenza, bronchitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, cystitis, oral herpes, respiratory tract infection, gastroenteritis, tooth infection, pharyngitis, eye infection, herpes simplex, paronychia. 3 Stomatitis includes: aphthous stomatitis, cheilitis, glossitis, glossodynia, mouth ulceration, mucosal inflammation, oral pain, oropharyngeal discomfort, oropharyngeal pain, stomatitis. 4 Grade 1 events – 17%; Grade 2 events – 1%. 5 Grade 1 events – 6%. 6 Rash includes: rash, rash maculo-papular, rash pruritic, rash erythematous, rash papular, dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, toxic skin eruption. Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant plus Palbociclib N=345 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=172 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Infections and Infestations Infections 1 47 2 3 1 31 3 0 Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Neutropenia 83 55 11 4 1 0 Leukopenia 53 30 1 5 1 1 Anemia 30 4 0 13 2 0 Thrombocytopenia 23 2 1 0 0 0 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 16 1 0 8 1 0 Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 34 0 0 28 1 0 Stomatitis 28 1 0 13 0 0 Diarrhea 24 0 0 19 1 0 Vomiting 19 1 0 15 1 0 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Alopecia 18 4 N/A N/A 6 5 N/A N/A Rash 6 17 1 0 6 0 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue 41 2 0 29 1 0 Pyrexia 13 <1 0 5 0 0 Additional adverse reactions occurring at an overall incidence of <10.0% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib in PALOMA-3 included asthenia (7.5%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (7.5%), dysgeusia (6.7%), epistaxis (6.7%), lacrimation increased (6.4%), dry skin(6.1%), alanine aminotransferase increased (5.8%), vision blurred(5.8%),dryeye(3.8%), and febrile neutropenia (0.9%). Table 6: Laboratory Abnormalities in PALOMA-3 N=number of patients; WBC=white blood cells. Laboratory Parameters Fulvestrant plus Palbociclib N=345 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=172 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % WBC decreased 99 45 1 26 0 1 Neutrophils decreased 96 56 11 14 0 1 Anemia 78 3 0 40 2 0 Platelets decreased 62 2 1 10 0 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 43 4 0 48 4 0 Alanine aminotransferase increased 36 2 0 34 0 0 Combination Therapy with Abemaciclib (MONARCH 2) The safety of fulvestrant (500 mg)plus abemaciclib (150 mg twice daily) versus fulvestrant plus placebo was evaluated in MONARCH 2. The data described below reflect exposure to fulvestrant in 664 patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer who received at least one dose of fulvestrant plus abemaciclib or placebo in MONARCH 2. Median duration of treatment was 12 months for patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib and 8 months for patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Dose reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 43% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib.Adversereactionsleadingto dose reductions≥5%of patients were diarrhea and neutropenia. Abemaciclib dose reduction due to diarrhea of anygradeoccurred in 19% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib compared to 0.4% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Abemaciclib dose reductions due toneutropenia of any grade occurred in 10% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib compared to no patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Permanent study treatmentdiscontinuationdue to an adverse event was reported in 9% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib and in 3% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation for patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib were infection (2%), diarrhea (1%), hepatotoxicity (1%), fatigue (0.7%), nausea (0.2%), abdominal pain (0.2%), acute kidneyinjury(0.2%), and cerebral infarction (0.2%). Deaths during treatment or during the 30-dayfollow up, regardless of causality, were reported in 18 cases (4%) of fulvestrant plus abemaciclib treated patients versus 10 cases (5%) of fulvestrant plus placebo treated patients. Causes of death for patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib included: 7 (2%) patient deaths due to underlying disease, 4 (0.9%) due to sepsis, 2 (0.5%) due to pneumonitis, 2 (0.5%) due to hepatotoxicity,and one (0.2%)due to cerebral infarction. The mostcommon adverse reactions reported (≥20%) in the fulvestrant plus abemaciclib arm were diarrhea, fatigue, neutropenia, nausea, infections, abdominalpain,anemia, leukopenia, decreased appetite, vomiting, and headache (Table 7). The most frequently reported (≥5%) Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions were neutropenia, diarrhea, leukopenia,anemia, and infections. Table 7: Adverse Reactions ≥10% of Patients Receiving Fulvestrant Plus Abemaciclib and ≥2% Higher Than Fulvestrant Plus Placebo in MONARCH 2 1 Includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, abdominal discomfort, abdominal tenderness. 2 Includes upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, lung infection, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, vaginal infection, sepsis. 3 Includes neutropenia, neutrophil count decreased. 4 Includes anemia, hematocrit decreased, hemoglobin decreased, red blood cell count decreased. 5 Includes leukopenia, white blood cell count decreased. 6 Includes platelet count decreased, thrombocytopenia. 7 Includes asthenia, fatigue. Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant plus Abemaciclib N = 441 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N = 223 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Gastrointestinal Disorders Diarrhea 86 13 0 25 <1 0 Nausea 45 3 0 23 1 0 Abdominal pain 1 35 2 0 16 1 0 Vomiting 26 <1 0 10 2 0 Stomatitis 15 <1 0 10 0 0 Infections and Infestations Infections 2 43 5 <1 25 3 <1 Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Neutropenia 3 46 24 3 4 1 <1 Anemia 4 29 7 <1 4 1 0 Leukopenia 5 28 9 <1 2 0 0 Thrombocytopenia 6 16 2 1 3 0 <1 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue 7 46 3 0 32 <1 0 Edema peripheral 12 0 0 7 0 0 Pyrexia 11 <1 <1 6 <1 0 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 27 1 0 12 <1 0 Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders Cough 13 0 0 11 0 0 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Alopecia 16 0 0 2 0 0 Pruritus 13 0 0 6 0 0 Rash 11 1 0 4 0 0 Nervous System Disorders Headache 20 1 0 15 <1 0 Dysgeusia 18 0 0 3 0 0 Dizziness 12 1 0 6 0 0 Investigations Alanine aminotransferase increased 13 4 <1 5 2 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 12 2 0 7 3 0 Creatinine increased 12 <1 0 <1 0 0 Weight decreased 10 <1 0 2 <1 0 Additional adverse reactions in MONARCH 2 include venous thromboembolic events (deep vein thrombosis,pulmonaryembolism, cerebral venous sinusthrombosis, subclavian vein thrombosis, axillary vein thrombosis, and DVT inferior vena cava), which were reported in 5% of patients treated with fulvestrant plus abemaciclib as compared to 0.9% of patients treated with fulvestrant plus placebo. Table 8: Laboratory Abnormalities ≥10% in Patients Receiving Fulvestrant Plus Abemaciclib and ≥2% Higher Than Fulvestrant Plus Placebo in MONARCH 2 Laboratory Parameters Fulvestrant plus Abemaciclib N=441 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=223 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Creatinine increased 98 1 0 74 0 0 White blood cell decreased 90 23 <1 33 <1 0 Neutrophil count decreased 87 29 4 30 4 <1 Anemia 84 3 0 33 <1 0 Lymphocyte count decreased 63 12 <1 32 2 0 Platelet count decreased 53 <1 1 15 0 0 Alanine aminotransferase increased 41 4 <1 32 1 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 37 4 0 25 4 <1 Combination Therapy with Ribociclib (MONALEESA-3) The safety of fulvestrant 500 mg plus ribociclib600mg versus fulvestrant plus placebo was evaluated in MONALEESA-3. The data described below reflect exposure to fulvestrant plus ribociclib in 483 out of 724 postmenopausal patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer for initial endocrine based therapy or after disease progression on endocrine therapy who received at least one dose of fulvestrant plus ribociclib or placebo in MONALEESA-3. Median duration of treatment was 15.8 monthsfor fulvestrant plus ribociclib and 12 months for fulvestrant plus placebo. Dose reductions due to adverse reactions occurred in 32% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib and in 3% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Among patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib, 8% were reported to havepermanentlydiscontinuedboth fulvestrant plus ribociclib, and 9% were reported to havediscontinuedribociclibalone due to ARs. Among patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo, 4% were reported to have permanentlydiscontinuedboth fulvestrant and placebo and 2% were reported to havediscontinued placebo alone due to ARs. Adverse reactions leading totreatment discontinuation of fulvestrant plus ribociclib (as compared to fulvestrant plus placebo) were ALT increased (5% vs. 0%), AST increased (3% vs. 0.6%), and vomiting (1% vs. 0%). The mostcommon adverse reactions (reported at a frequency ≥20% on the fulvestrant plus ribociclib arm and ≥2% higher than fulvestrant plus placebo) were neutropenia, infections, leukopenia, cough, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting,constipation, pruritus, and rash. The mostfrequently reported Grade ¾ adverse reactions (reported at a frequency ≥5%) in patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib in descending frequency were neutropenia, leukopenia, infections, and abnormal liver function tests. Adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities occurring in patients in MONALEESA-3 are listed in Table 9 and Table 10, respectively. Table 9: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% and ≥2% Higher Than Fulvestrant Plus Placebo Arm in MONALEESA-3 (All Grades) Grading according to CTCAE 4.03. CTCAE=Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; N=number of patients 1 Infections; urinary tract infections; respiratory tract infections; gastroenteritis; sepsis (<1%). Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant plus Ribociclib N=483 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=241 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Infections and Infestations Infections 1 42 5 0 30 2 0 Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Neutropenia 69 46 7 2 0 0 Leukopenia 27 12 <1 <1 0 0 Anemia 17 3 0 5 2 0 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 16 <1 0 13 0 0 Nervous System Disorders Dizziness 13 <1 0 8 0 0 Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders Cough 22 0 0 15 0 0 Dyspnea 15 1 <1 12 2 0 Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 45 1 0 28 <1 0 Diarrhea 29 <1 0 20 <1 0 Vomiting 27 1 0 13 0 0 Constipation 25 <1 0 12 0 0 Abdominal pain 17 1 0 13 <1 0 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Alopecia 19 0 0 5 0 0 Pruritus 20 <1 0 7 0 0 Rash 23 <1 0 7 0 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Edema peripheral 15 0 0 7 0 0 Pyrexia 11 <1 0 7 0 0 Investigations Alanine aminotransferase increased 15 7 2 5 <1 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 13 5 1 5 <1 0 Additional adverse reactions in MONALEESA-3 for patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib included asthenia(14%), dyspepsia (10%),thrombocytopenia(9%),dry skin (8%), dysgeusia (7%), electrocardiogram QT prolonged (6%),drymouth(5%), vertigo (5%), dry eye(5%), lacrimation increased (4%), erythema (4%), hypocalcemia (4%), blood bilirubin increased (1%), and syncope (1%). Table 10: Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥10% of Patients in MONALEESA-3 Laboratory parameters Fulvestrant plus Ribociclib N=483 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=241 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Hematology Leukocyte count decreased 95 25 <1 26 <1 0 Neutrophil count decreased 92 46 7 21 <1 0 Hemoglobin decreased 60 4 0 35 3 0 Lymphocyte count decreased 69 14 1 35 4 <1 Platelet count decreased 33 <1 1 11 0 0 Chemistry Creatinine increased 65 <1 <1 33 <1 0 Gamma-glutamyl transferase increased 52 6 1 49 8 2 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 49 5 2 43 3 0 Alanine aminotransferase increased 44 8 3 37 2 0 Glucose serum decreased 23 0 0 18 0 0 Phosphorous decreased 18 5 0 8 <1 0 Albumin decreased 12 0 0 8 0 0 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of fulvestrant. 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. For fulvestrant 250 mg, other adverse reactions reported as drug-related and seen infrequently (<1%) include thromboembolic phenomena, myalgia, vertigo, leukopenia, and hypersensitivity reactions, includingangioedema and urticaria. Vaginal bleeding has been reportedinfrequently(<1%), mainly in patients during the first 6 weeks after changing from existing hormonal therapy to treatment with fulvestrant. If bleeding persists, further evaluation should be considered. Elevation of bilirubin, elevation of gamma GT, hepatitis, and liver failure have been reported infrequently (<1%).
Drug Interactions
There are no known drug-druginteractions.Although,fulvestrant is metabolized by CYP 3A4 in vitro , drug interactions studies with ketoconazole or rifampin did not alter fulvestrant pharmacokinetics.Dose adjustment is not needed in patients co-prescribed CYP 3A4 inhibitors or inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Thereare no known drug-druginteractions.( 7 )
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