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Identifiers & Packaging
16. HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is supplied as a sterile red-orange lyophilized powder for intravenous use only, is available in single dose flip-top vials in the following package strengths: NDC 67457-478-10: 10 mg vial; individually boxed. NDC 67457-436-50: 50 mg vial; individually boxed. Store unreconstituted vial at controlled room temperature, between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). [See USP.] Protect vials from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. Reconstituted Solution Stability After adding the diluent, the vial should be shaken and the contents allowed to dissolve. The reconstituted solution is stable for 7 days at room temperature and under normal room light (100 foot-candles) and 15 days under refrigeration (2° to 8°C). It should be protected from exposure to sunlight. Discard any unused solution from the 10 mg and 50 mg single dose vials. Handling and Disposal Handle and dispose of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP consistent with recommendations for the handling and disposal of hazardous drugs. 1; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 10 mg/vial NDC 67457-478-10 DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP 10 mg/vial CAUTION: CYTOTOXIC AGENT LYOPHILIZED For IV use only Mylan Rx only Single-Dose Vial Each vial contains: Active: Doxorubicin HCl, USP 10 mg; Inactive: Lactose monohydrate 50 mg; Contains no preservative. Storage: Store unreconstituted vial at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP.] After reconstitution, the solution is stable for 7 days at room temperature and 15 days under refrigeration, 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. Usual Dosage: See package insert for complete prescribing information. Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic agent and should not be prescribed without thorough knowledge of dose, indications and toxicity. Warning: Severe cellulitis, vesication and tissue necrosis will occur if doxorubicin is extravasated during administration. Reconstitute with 5 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Each mL contains 2 mg Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Shake well to dissolve. Consult package insert for further dilution directions prior to administration. Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A. Made in India Code No.: KR/DRUGS/KTK/28/381/2008 10 mg/vial Bottle Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 50 mg/vial NDC 67457-436-50 DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP 50 mg/vial CAUTION: CYTOTOXIC AGENT LYOPHILIZED For IV use only Mylan Rx only Single-Dose Vial Each vial contains: Active: Doxorubicin HCl, USP 50 mg; Inactive: Lactose monohydrate 250 mg; Contains no preservative. Storage: Store unreconstituted vial at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP.] After reconstitution, the solution is stable for 7 days at room temperature and 15 days under refrigeration, 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. Usual Dosage: See package insert for complete prescribing information. Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic agent and should not be prescribed without thorough knowledge of dose, indications and toxicity. Warning: Severe cellulitis, vesication and tissue necrosis will occur if doxorubicin is extravasated during administration. Reconstitute with 25 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Each mL contains 2 mg Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Shake well to dissolve. Consult package insert for further dilution directions prior to administration. Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. Made in India Code No.: KR/DRUGS/KTK/28/381/2008 50 mg/vial Bottle Label
- 16. HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is supplied as a sterile red-orange lyophilized powder for intravenous use only, is available in single dose flip-top vials in the following package strengths: NDC 67457-478-10: 10 mg vial; individually boxed. NDC 67457-436-50: 50 mg vial; individually boxed. Store unreconstituted vial at controlled room temperature, between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). [See USP.] Protect vials from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. Reconstituted Solution Stability After adding the diluent, the vial should be shaken and the contents allowed to dissolve. The reconstituted solution is stable for 7 days at room temperature and under normal room light (100 foot-candles) and 15 days under refrigeration (2° to 8°C). It should be protected from exposure to sunlight. Discard any unused solution from the 10 mg and 50 mg single dose vials. Handling and Disposal Handle and dispose of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP consistent with recommendations for the handling and disposal of hazardous drugs. 1
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 10 mg/vial NDC 67457-478-10 DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP 10 mg/vial CAUTION: CYTOTOXIC AGENT LYOPHILIZED For IV use only Mylan Rx only Single-Dose Vial Each vial contains: Active: Doxorubicin HCl, USP 10 mg; Inactive: Lactose monohydrate 50 mg; Contains no preservative. Storage: Store unreconstituted vial at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP.] After reconstitution, the solution is stable for 7 days at room temperature and 15 days under refrigeration, 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. Usual Dosage: See package insert for complete prescribing information. Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic agent and should not be prescribed without thorough knowledge of dose, indications and toxicity. Warning: Severe cellulitis, vesication and tissue necrosis will occur if doxorubicin is extravasated during administration. Reconstitute with 5 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Each mL contains 2 mg Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Shake well to dissolve. Consult package insert for further dilution directions prior to administration. Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A. Made in India Code No.: KR/DRUGS/KTK/28/381/2008 10 mg/vial Bottle Label
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 50 mg/vial NDC 67457-436-50 DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP 50 mg/vial CAUTION: CYTOTOXIC AGENT LYOPHILIZED For IV use only Mylan Rx only Single-Dose Vial Each vial contains: Active: Doxorubicin HCl, USP 50 mg; Inactive: Lactose monohydrate 250 mg; Contains no preservative. Storage: Store unreconstituted vial at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP.] After reconstitution, the solution is stable for 7 days at room temperature and 15 days under refrigeration, 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. Usual Dosage: See package insert for complete prescribing information. Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic agent and should not be prescribed without thorough knowledge of dose, indications and toxicity. Warning: Severe cellulitis, vesication and tissue necrosis will occur if doxorubicin is extravasated during administration. Reconstitute with 25 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Each mL contains 2 mg Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Shake well to dissolve. Consult package insert for further dilution directions prior to administration. Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. Made in India Code No.: KR/DRUGS/KTK/28/381/2008 50 mg/vial Bottle Label
Overview
Doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is a cytotoxic, anthracycline, topoisomerase II inhibitor isolated from cultures of Streptomyces peucetius var. caesius. Chemically, doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is: 5,12-Naphthacenedione, 10-[(3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-L- lyx o-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7,8,9,10 tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(hydroxylacetyl)-1-methoxy-, hydrochloride (8S- ci s)-. The chemical structure of doxorubicin hydrochloride is: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is a sterile red-orange lyophilized powder, provided in single dose vial containing 10 mg, 50 mg doxorubicin HCl, USP. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP Each 10 mg lyophilized vial contains 10 mg of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, USP and 50 mg of Lactose Monohydrate, NF. Each 50 mg lyophilized vial contains 50 mg of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, USP and 250 mg of Lactose Monohydrate, NF. Chemical Structure
Indications & Usage
Doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is an anthracycline topoisomerase II inhibitor indicated: • as a component of multiagent adjuvant chemotherapy for treatment of women with axillary lymph node involvement following resection of primary breast cancer ( 1.1 ). • for the treatment of: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, metastatic breast cancer, metastatic Wilms' tumor, metastatic neuroblastoma, metastatic soft tissue sarcoma, metastatic bone sarcomas, metastatic ovarian carcinoma, metastatic transitional cell bladder carcinoma, metastatic thyroid carcinoma, metastatic gastric carcinoma, metastatic bronchogenic carcinoma ( 1.2 ). 1.1 Adjuvant Breast Cancer Doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is indicated as a component of multi-agent adjuvant chemotherapy for treatment of women with axillary lymph node involvement following resection of primary breast cancer [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . 1.2 Other Cancers Doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is indicated for the treatment of • acute lymphoblastic leukemia • acute myeloblastic leukemia • Hodgkin lymphoma • non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) • metastatic breast cancer • metastatic Wilms' tumor • metastatic neuroblastoma • metastatic soft tissue sarcoma • metastatic bone sarcoma • metastatic ovarian carcinoma • metastatic transitional cell bladder carcinoma • metastatic thyroid carcinoma • metastatic gastric carcinoma • metastatic bronchogenic carcinoma
Dosage & Administration
• Single agent: 60 to 75 mg/m 2 given intravenously every 21 days ( 2.1 ). • In combination therapy: 40 to 75 mg/m 2 given intravenously every 21 to 28 days ( 2.1 ). • Discontinue doxorubicin hydrochloride in patients who develop signs or symptoms of cardiomyopathy ( 2.2 ). • Reduce dose in patients with hepatic impairment ( 2.2 ). 2.1 Recommended Dose Adjuvant Breast Cancer The recommended dose of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is 60 mg/m 2 administered as an intravenous bolus on day 1 of each 21-day treatment cycle, in combination with cyclophosphamide, for a total of four cycles [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Metastatic Disease, Leukemia, or Lymphoma • The recommended dose of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP when used as a single agent is 60 to 75 mg/m 2 intravenously every 21 days. • The recommended dose of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP, when administered in combination with other chemotherapy drugs, is 40 to 75 mg/m 2 intravenously every 21 to 28 days. • Consider use of the lower doxorubicin dose in the recommended dose range or longer intervals between cycles for heavily pretreated patients, elderly patients, or obese patients. • Cumulative doses above 550 mg/m 2 are associated with an increased risk of cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. 2.2 Dose Modifications Cardiac Impairment Discontinue doxorubicin in patients who develop signs or symptoms of cardiomyopathy. Hepatic Impairment Doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin >5.0 mg/dL) [see Contraindications (4) ]. Decrease the dose of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP in patients with elevated serum total bilirubin concentrations as follows: Serum bilirubin concentration Doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP Dose reduction 1.2 to 3 mg/dL 50 % 3.1 to 5 mg/dL 75 % greater than 5 mg/dL Do not initiate doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP Discontinue doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Use in Specific Populations (8.7) ] 2.3 Preparation and Administration Preparation of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for injection, USP Reconstitute doxorubicin hydrochloride for injection, USP with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to obtain a final concentration of 2 mg per mL as follows: • 5 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to reconstitute 10 mg doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP vial. • 25 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to reconstitute 50 mg doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP vial. Gently shake vial until the contents have dissolved. Protect reconstituted solution from light. Administration Visually inspect parenteral drug products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard if the solution is discolored, cloudy, or contains particulate matter. Storage of vials of Doxorubicin hydrochloride for injection, USP following reconstitution under refrigerated conditions can result in the formation of a gelled product. Place gelled product at room temperature [15 0 to 30 0 C (59 0 to 86 0 F)] for 2 to 4 hours to return the product to a slightly viscous, mobile solution. Administration by Intravenous Injection: • Administer doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP as an intravenous injection through a central intravenous line or a secure and free-flowing peripheral venous line containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. • Administer doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP intravenously over 3 to 10 minutes. Decrease the rate of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP administration if erythematous streaking along the vein proximal to the site of infusion or facial flushing occur. Administration by Continuous Intravenous Infusion: Infuse only through a central catheter. Decrease the rate of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP administration if erythematous streaking along the vein proximal to the site of infusion or facial flushing occur. Protect from light from preparation for infusion until completion of infusion. • Infuse only through a central catheter. Decrease the rate of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP administration if erythematous streaking along the vein proximal to the site of infusion or facial flushing occur. • Protect from light from preparation for infusion until completion of infusion. Management of Suspected Extravasation Discontinue doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP for burning or stinging sensation or other evidence indicating peri venous infiltration or extravasation. Manage confirmed or suspected extravasation as follows: • Do not remove the needle until attempts are made to aspirate extravasated fluid. • Do not flush the line. • Avoid applying pressure to the site. • Apply ice to the site intermittently for 15 min 4 times a day for 3 days. • If the extravasation is in an extremity, elevate the extremity. • In adults, consider administration of dexrazoxane [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] . Incompatibility with Other Drugs Do not admix doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP with other drugs. If doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP is mixed with heparin or fluorouracil a precipitate may form. Avoid contact with alkaline solutions which can lead to hydrolysis of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP. 2.4 Procedures for Proper Handling and Disposal Handle and dispose of doxorubicin hydrochloride, USP consistent with recommendations for the handling and disposal of hazardous drugs. 1 Treat accidental contact with the skin or eyes immediately by copious lavage with water, or soap and water, or sodium bicarbonate solution. Do not abrade the skin by using a scrub brush. Seek medical attention.
Warnings & Precautions
• Radiation-induced toxicity can be increased by the administration of doxorubicin hydrochloride. Radiation recall can occur in patients who receive doxorubicin hydrochloride after prior radiation therapy ( 5.7 ). • Embryofetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of potential risk to the fetus ( 5.8 ). 5.1 Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmias Cardiomyopathy Doxorubicin hydrochloride can result in myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure. The risk of cardiomyopathy is generally proportional to the cumulative exposure. Include prior doses of other anthracyclines or anthracenediones in calculations of total cumulative dosage for doxorubicin hydrochloride. Cardiomyopathy may develop during treatment or up to several years after completion of treatment and can include decrease in LVEF and signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF). The probability of developing cardiomyopathy is estimated to be 1 to 2% at a total cumulative dose of 300 mg/m 2 of doxorubicin hydrochloride, 3 to 5% at a dose of 400 mg/m 2 , 5 to 8% at a dose of 450 mg/m 2 , and 6 to 20% at a dose of 500 mg/m 2 , when doxorubicin hydrochloride is administered every 3 weeks. There is an additive or potentially synergistic increase in the risk of cardiomyopathy in patients who have received radiotherapy to the mediastinum or concomitant therapy with other known cardiotoxic agents such as cyclophosphamide and trastuzumab. Pericarditis and myocarditis have also been reported during or following doxorubicin hydrochloride treatment. Assess left ventricular cardiac function (e.g., MUGA or echocardiogram) prior to initiation of doxorubicin hydrochloride, during treatment to detect acute changes, and after treatment to detect delayed cardiotoxicity. Increase the frequency of assessments as the cumulative dose exceeds 300 mg/m 2 . Use the same method of assessment of LVEF at all time points [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. Consider the use of dexrazoxane to reduce the incidence and severity of cardiomyopathy due to doxorubicin hydrochloride administration in patients who have received a cumulative doxorubicin hydrochloride dose of 300 mg/m 2 and who will continue to receive doxorubicin hydrochloride. Arrhythmias Doxorubicin hydrochloride can result in arrhythmias, including life-threatening arrhythmias, during or within a few hours after doxorubicin hydrochloride administration and at any time point during treatment. Tachyarrhythmias, including sinus tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia, as well as bradycardia may occur. Electrocardiographic changes including non-specific ST-T wave changes, atrioventricular and bundle-branch block can also occur. These electrocardiographic changes may be transient and self-limited and may not require dose-modifications of doxorubicin hydrochloride. 5.2 Secondary Malignancies The risk of developing secondary acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is increased following treatment with doxorubicin hydrochloride. Cumulative incidences ranged from 0.2% at five years to 1.5% at 10 years in two separate trials involving the adjuvant treatment of women with breast cancer. These leukemias generally occur within 1 to 3 years of treatment. 5.3 Extravasation and Tissue Necrosis Extravasation of doxorubicin hydrochloride can result in severe local tissue injury manifesting as blistering, ulceration, and necrosis requiring wide excision of the affected area and skin grafting. When given via a peripheral venous line, infuse doxorubicin over 10 minutes or less to minimize the risk of thrombosis or perivenous extravasation. If signs or symptoms of extravasation occur, immediately terminate the injection or infusion [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Extravasation may be present in patients who do not experience a stinging or burning sensation or when blood return is present on aspiration of the infusion needle. If extravasation is suspected, apply ice to the site intermittently for 15 minutes, 4 times a day for 3 days. If appropriate, administer dexrazoxane at the site of extravasation as soon as possible and within the first 6 hours after extravasation. 5.4 Severe Myelosuppression Doxorubicin hydrochloride can cause myelosuppression. In Study 1, the incidence of severe myelosuppression was: grade 4 leukopenia (0.3%), grade 3 leukopenia (3%), and grade 4 thrombocytopenia (0.1%). A dose-dependent, reversible neutropenia is the predominant manifestation of hematologic toxicity from doxorubicin hydrochloride. When doxorubicin hydrochloride is administered every 21 days, the neutrophil count reaches its nadir 10 to 14 days after administration with recovery usually occurring by the 21st day. Obtain baseline assessment of blood counts and carefully monitor patients during treatment for possible clinical complications due to myelosuppression. 5.5 Use in Patients with Hepatic Impairment The clearance of doxorubicin is decreased in patients with elevated serum bilirubin with an increased risk of toxicity [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Reduce the dose of doxorubicin hydrochloride in patients with serum bilirubin levels of 1.2 to 5 mg/dL [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (defined as Child Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin level greater than 5 mg/dL) [see Contraindications (4) ]. Obtain liver tests including SGOT, SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin prior to and during doxorubicin hydrochloride therapy. 5.6 Tumor Lysis Syndrome Doxorubicin hydrochloride may induce tumor lysis syndrome in patients with rapidly growing tumors. Evaluate blood uric acid levels, potassium, calcium, phosphate, and creatinine after initial treatment. Hydration, urine alkalinization, and prophylaxis with allopurinol to prevent hyperuricemia may minimize potential complications of tumor lysis syndrome. 5.7 Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall Doxorubicin hydrochloride can increase radiation-induced toxicity to the myocardium, mucosa, skin, and liver. Radiation recall, including but not limited to cutaneous and pulmonary toxicity, can occur in patients who receive doxorubicin hydrochloride after prior radiation therapy. 5.8 Embryofetal Toxicity Doxorubicin hydrochloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Doxorubicin hydrochloride was teratogenic and embryotoxic in rats and rabbits at doses lower than the recommended human dose. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, apprise the patient of the potential hazard to a fetus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use highly effective contraception during treatment with doxorubicin hydrochloride and for 6 months after treatment. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, or if pregnancy is suspected, while taking doxorubicin hydrochloride [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and (8.6) ] .
Boxed Warning
CARDIOMYOPATHY, SECONDARY MALIGNANCIES, EXTRAVASATION AND TISSUE NECROSIS, and SEVERE MYELOSUPPRESSION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Cardiomyopathy: Myocardial damage can occur with doxorubicin hydrochloride with incidences from 1% to 20% for cumulative doses from 300 mg/m 2 to 500 mg/m 2 when doxorubicin hydrochloride is administered every 3 weeks. The risk of cardiomyopathy is further increased with concomitant cardiotoxic therapy. Assess left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) before and regularly during and after treatment with doxorubicin hydrochloride. ( 5.1 ). • Secondary Malignancies: Secondary acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) occur at a higher incidence in patients treated with anthracyclines, including doxorubicin hydrochloride. ( 5.2 ). • Extravasation and Tissue Necrosis: Extravasation of doxorubicin hydrochloride can result in severe local tissue injury and necrosis requiring wide excision and skin grafting. Immediately terminate the drug, and apply ice to the affected area. ( 5.3 ). • Severe myelosuppression resulting in serious infection, septic shock, requirement for transfusions, hospitalization, and death may occur. ( 5.4 ). WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, SECONDARY MALIGNANCIES, EXTRAVASATION AND TISSUE NECROSIS and SEVERE MYELOSUPPRESSION • Cardiomyopathy: Myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure can occur with doxorubicin hydrochloride. The risk of cardiomyopathy is proportional to the cumulative exposure with incidence rates from 1% to 20% for cumulative doses ranging from 300 mg/m 2 to 500 mg/m 2 when doxorubicin hydrochloride is administered every 3 weeks. The risk of cardiomyopathy is further increased with concomitant cardiotoxic therapy. Assess LVEF before and regularly during and after treatment with doxorubicin hydrochloride [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. • Secondary Malignancies: Secondary acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) occur at a higher incidence in patients treated with anthracyclines, including doxorubicin hydrochloride [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. • Extravasation and Tissue Necrosis: Extravasation of doxorubicin hydrochloride can result in severe local tissue injury and necrosis requiring wide excision of the affected area and skin grafting. Immediately terminate the drug and apply ice to the affected area [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. • Severe myelosuppression resulting in serious infection, septic shock, requirement for transfusions, hospitalization, and death may occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].
Contraindications
• Severe myocardial insufficiency ( 4 ) • Recent myocardial infarction ( 4 ) • Severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression ( 4 ) • Severe hepatic impairment ( 4 ) • Hypersensitivity to doxorubicin hydrochloride ( 4 ) Doxorubicin hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with: • Severe myocardial insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Recent (occurring within the past 4-6 weeks) myocardial infarction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Severe hepatic impairment (defined as Child Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin level greater than 5 mg/dL) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Severe hypersensitivity reaction to doxorubicin hydrochloride including anaphylaxis [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]
Adverse Reactions
The most common (>10%) adverse drug reactions are alopecia, nausea and vomiting ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling. • Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Secondary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Extravasation and Tissue Necrosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Severe Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience in Breast Cancer 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 clinical practice. The safety data below were collected from 1492 women who received doxorubicin hydrochloride at a dose of 60 mg/m 2 and cyclophosphamide at a dose of 600 mg/m 2 (AC) every 3 weeks for 4 cycles for the adjuvant treatment of axillary lymph node positive breast cancer. The median number of cycles received was 4. Selected adverse reactions reported in this study are provided in Table 1. No treatment-related deaths were reported in patients on either arm of the study. Table 1. Selected Adverse Reactions in Patients with Early Breast Cancer Involving Axillary Lymph Nodes AC * Includes pooled data from patients who received either AC alone for 4 cycles, or who were treated with AC for 4 cycles followed by 3 cycles of CMF Conventional CMF N=1492 N=739 Adverse reactions, % of patients Leukopenia Grade 3 (1,000 to 1,999 /mm3) Grade 4 (<1000 /mm3) 3.4 0.3 9.4 0.3 Thrombocytopenia Grade 3 (25,000 to 49,999 /mm3) 0 0.1 0.3 0 Grade 4 (<25,000 /mm3) Shock, sepsis 2 1 Systemic infection 2 1 Vomiting Vomiting≤12 hours Vomiting >12 hours Intractable 34 37 5 25 12 2 Alopecia 92 71 Cardiac dysfunction Asymptomatic Transient Symptomatic 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0 0 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of doxorubicin hydrochloride. 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. Cardiac – cardiogenic shock Cutaneous – Skin and nail hyperpigmentation, oncolysis, rash, itching, photosensitivity, urticaria, acral erythema, palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia Gastrointestinal – Nausea, mucositis, stomatitis, necrotizing colitis, typhlitis, gastric erosions, gastrointestinal tract bleeding, hematochezia, esophagitis, anorexia, abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhea, hyperpigmentation of the oral mucosa Hypersensitivity – Anaphylaxis Laboratory Abnormalities – Increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase Neurological – Peripheral sensory and motor neuropathy, seizures, coma Ocular – Conjunctivitis, keratitis, lacrimation Vascular – Phlebosclerosis, phlebitis/thrombophlebitis, hot flashes, thromboembolism Other – Malaise/asthenia, fever, chills, weight gain
Drug Interactions
• Avoid concurrent use of doxorubicin hydrochloride with inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and/or P-gp ( 7.1 ). • Do not administer doxorubicin hydrochloride in combination with trastuzumab due to increased risk of cardiac dysfunction ( 5.1 , 7.2 ). 7.1 Effect of CYP3A4 Inhibitors, Inducers and P-gp Doxorubicin is a major substrate of cytochrome P450 CYP3A4 and CYP2D6, and P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Clinically significant interactions have been reported with inhibitors of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and/or P-gp (e.g., verapamil), resulting in increased concentration and clinical effect of doxorubicin. Inducers of CYP3A4 (e.g., phenobarbital, phenytoin, St. John's Wort) and P-gp inducers may decrease the concentration of doxorubicin. Avoid concurrent use of doxorubicin hydrochloride with inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, or P-gp. 7.2 Trastuzumab Concurrent use of trastuzumab and doxorubicin hydrochloride results in an increased risk of cardiac dysfunction. Avoid concurrent administration of doxorubicin and trastuzumab. The appropriate interval for administering doxorubicin following trastuzumab therapy has not been determined [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. 7.3 Paclitaxel Paclitaxel, when given prior to doxorubicin hydrochloride, increases the plasma-concentrations of doxorubicin and its metabolites. Administer doxorubicin hydrochloride prior to paclitaxel if used concomitantly. 7.4 Dexrazoxane Do not administer dexrazoxane as a cardioprotectant at the initiation of doxorubicin hydrochloride containing chemotherapy regimens. In a randomized trial in women with metastatic breast cancer, initiation of dexrazoxane with doxorubicin hydrochloride-based chemotherapy resulted in a significantly lower tumor response rate (48% vs. 63%; p=0.007) and shorter time to progression than in women who received doxorubicin hydrochloride-based chemotherapy alone. 7.5 6-Mercaptopurine Doxorubicin hydrochloride may potentiate 6-mercaptopurine-induced hepatotoxicity. In 11 patients with refractory leukemia treated with 6-mercaptopurine (500 mg/m 2 intravenously daily for 5 days per cycle every 2-3 weeks) and doxorubicin hydrochloride (50 mg/m 2 intravenous once per cycle every 2-3 weeks) alone or with vincristine and prednisone, all developed hepatic dysfunction manifested by elevations of total serum bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase.
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