Atezolizumab And Hyaluronidase-Tqjs
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Tecentriq Hybreza
- Brand Names
- Tecentriq Hybreza
- Drug Class
- Programmed Death Receptor-1 Blocking Antibody [EPC], Endoglycosidase [EPC]
- Route
- SUBCUTANEOUS
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
11 DESCRIPTION TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is a fixed-combination drug product containing atezolizumab and hyaluronidase (human recombinant). Atezolizumab is a programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody. Atezolizumab is an Fc-engineered, humanized, non-glycosylated IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin that has a calculated molecular mass of 145 kDa. Hyaluronidase (human recombinant) is an endoglycosidase used to increase the dispersion and absorption of co-administered drugs 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 (human recombinant) has a molecular weight of approximately 61 kDa. TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs) injection for subcutaneous use is a sterile, preservative-free, clear and slightly opalescent, and colorless to slightly yellow solution in single-dose vials. Each 15 mL single-dose vial contains 1,875 mg of atezolizumab, 30,000 units of hyaluronidase, histidine (46.5 mg), methionine (22.4 mg), polysorbate 20 (9 mg), sucrose (1,232 mg), and water for injection, adjusted to pH 5.8 with acetic acid.
What Is Atezolizumab And Hyaluronidase-Tqjs Used For?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is a combination of atezolizumab, a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase indicated: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with Stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 ) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%]), as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC harboring these aberrations prior to receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. ( 1.1 ) Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). ( 1.2 ) in combination with lurbinectedin, for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ES-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after first-line induction therapy with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA or intravenous atezolizumab, and carboplatin plus etoposide. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have not received prior systemic therapy. ( 1.3 ) Melanoma in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma as determined by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.4 ) Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS) for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older who weigh 40 kg or greater) with unresectable or metastatic ASPS. ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, as monotherapy, is indicated as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with stage II to IIIA [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, as monotherapy, is...
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION TECENTRIQ HYBREZA has different recommended dosage and administration than intravenous atezolizumab products. ( 2.2 ) TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is for subcutaneous use in the thigh only. ( 2.2 ) Do not administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA intravenously. ( 2.2 ) The recommended dosage for adult patients and pediatric patients (12 years and older who weigh 40 kg or greater) is: TECENTRIQ HYBREZA 15 mL (1,875 mg atezolizumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase) subcutaneously into the thigh over approximately 7 minutes every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) TECENTRIQ HYBREZA must be administered by a healthcare professional. ( 2.2 ) NSCLC Dosage In the adjuvant setting , administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA following resection and up to 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy every 3 weeks for up to 1 year. ( 2.2 ) In the metastatic setting , administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) When administering with chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab, administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA prior to chemotherapy and bevacizumab when given on the same day. ( 2.2 ) SCLC Dosage Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA every 3 weeks. Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA prior to chemotherapy when given on the same day. ( 2.2 ) HCC Dosage Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA every 3 weeks. Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA prior to bevacizumab when given on the same day. Bevacizumab is administered intravenously at 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) Melanoma Dosage Following completion of a 28-day cycle of cobimetinib and vemurafenib, administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA every 3 weeks with cobimetinib 60 mg orally once daily (21 days on /7 days off) and vemurafenib 720 mg orally twice daily. ( 2.2 ) ASPS Dosage Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection for Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Melanoma Select adult patients with: Stage II to IIIA NSCLC for adjuvant treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as a monotherapy (following tumor resection and platinum-based chemotherapy) based on PD-L1 expression on tumor cells [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Metastatic NSCLC for first-line treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy based on the PD-L1 expression on tumor cells or on tumor-infiltrating immune cells [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Unresectable or metastatic melanoma for treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib after confirming the presence of a BRAF V600 mutation [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ]. Information on FDA-approved tests for the determination of PD-L1 expression in metastatic NSCLC or for detection of BRAF V600 mutations in melanoma is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics. 2.2 Important Dosage and Administration Information TECENTRIQ HYBREZA has different recommended dosage and administration than intravenous atezolizumab products. To reduce the risk of medication errors, prior to administration, check the vial labels to ensure that the drug being prepared is subcutaneously administered TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and not...
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (AR) (≥ 10%) with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in patients with NSCLC were fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cough, dyspnea, and decreased appetite. ( 6.1 ) Safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for the approved NSCLC, EC-SCLC, HCC, melanoma and ASPS indications is based on safety of intravenous atezolizumab in these populations. Most common AR with intravenous atezolizumab are presented below by indication and regimen ( 6.1 ): Most common AR (≥ 20%) as monotherapy were: First-line NSCLC : fatigue/asthenia. Metastatic NSCLC : fatigue/asthenia, cough, decreased appetite, dyspnea, and myalgia/pain. ASPS : musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, rash, cough, headache, nausea, hypertension, vomiting, constipation, dyspnea, dizziness, hemorrhage, diarrhea, insomnia, abdominal pain hypothyroidism, pyrexia, anxiety, arrhythmia and decreased appetite. Most common AR (≥ 20%) in combination with other antineoplastic drugs were: NSCLC (with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin): neuropathy fatigue/asthenia, alopecia, myalgia, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, arthralgia, hypertension, rash, cough. Non-squamous NSCLC (with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin): fatigue/asthenia, nausea, diarrhea, myalgia/pain, constipation, neuropathy, alopecia, dyspnea, decreased appetite, cough, vomiting and rash. SCLC (with chemotherapy): fatigue/asthenia, nausea, alopecia, decreased appetite, constipation and vomiting. HCC (with bevacizumab): hypertension, fatigue and proteinuria. Melanoma (with cobimetinib and vemurafenib): rash, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, pyrexia, nausea, pruritus, edema, stomatitis, hypothyroidism, and photosensitivity reaction. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Genentech at 1-888-835-2555 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 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. Adverse Reactions of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in Adult Patients with NSCLC The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA was evaluated in IMscin001, open-label, multi-center, international, randomized trial for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have not been exposed to cancer immunotherapy and who have had disease progression on prior platinum-based therapy [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Patients with previously treated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) either received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (containing 1,875 mg of atezolizumab and 30,000 units of hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously into the thigh over approximately 7 minutes every 3 weeks or intravenous atezolizumab every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Among 247 patients who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, 32% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 8% were exposed for greater than one year. The median age was 64 years (range: 27 to 85); 69% male; 67% White, 22% Asian, 0.8% Black or African American; 74% were non-Hispanic or Latino; 26% had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) of 0, 74% had an ECOG PS of 1; and 70% of patients were current or previous smokers. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 19% of patients who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. Serious adverse reactions (> 1%) included pneumonia, myocardial infarction, and pleural effusion. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 6% of patients who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, including pneumonia (2.4%),...
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to hyaluronidase or to any of its excipients. TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to hyaluronidase or any of its excipients. ( 4 )
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman . There are no available data on the use of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in pregnant women. Animal studies have demonstrated that inhibition of the PD-L1/PD-1 pathway can lead to increased risk of immune-related rejection of the developing fetus resulting in fetal death (see Data ) . Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data: TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for subcutaneous injection contains atezolizumab and hyaluronidase [see Description (11) ] . Atezolizumab : Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with atezolizumab to evaluate its effect on reproduction and fetal development. A literature-based assessment of the effects on reproduction demonstrated that a central function of the PD-L1/PD-1 pathway is to preserve pregnancy by maintaining maternal immune tolerance to a fetus. Blockage of PD-L1 signaling has been shown in murine models of pregnancy to disrupt tolerance to a fetus and to result in an increase in fetal loss; therefore, potential risks of administering atezolizumab during pregnancy include increased rates of abortion or stillbirth. As reported in the literature, there were no malformations related to the blockade of PD-L1/PD-1 signaling in the offspring of these animals; however, immune-mediated disorders occurred in PD-1 and PD-L1 knockout mice. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to atezolizumab may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response. Hyaluronidase : In an embryo-fetal study, mice were dosed daily by subcutaneous injection during the period of...
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs) injection for subcutaneous use is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, and colorless to slightly yellow solution. It is supplied in a carton containing: 1,875 mg and 30,000 units/15 mL (125 mg and 2,000 units/mL) in a single-dose vial (NDC 50242-933-01). Store vials under refrigeration 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.
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