Tremelimumab
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Imjudo
- Brand Names
- Imjudo
- Drug Class
- CTLA-4-directed Blocking Antibody [EPC]
- Route
- INTRAVENOUS
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION, SOLUTION
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Tremelimumab-actl, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking human IgG2 monoclonal antibody, is produced by recombinant DNA technology in NS0 cell suspension culture and has a molecular weight of 149 kDa. IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution, in a single-dose vial for intravenous infusion after dilution. IMJUDO contains tremelimumab-actl at a concentration of 20 mg/mL in either a 25 mg/1.25 mL or a 300 mg/15 mL single-dose vial. Each mL contains 20 mg of tremelimumab-actl, and edetate disodium (0.09 mg), histidine (0.68 mg), L‑histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (3.3 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.2 mg), trehalose (76 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is approximately 5.5.
What Is Tremelimumab Used For?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMJUDO is a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody indicated:
in combination with durvalumab, for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). ( 1.1 ) in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Hepatocellular Carcinoma IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). 1.2 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations.Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administer IMJUDO as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes after dilution. ( 2.3 ) uHCC: Weight 30 kg and more: IMJUDO 300 mg as a single dose in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks ( 2.1 ) Weight less than 30 kg: IMJUDO 4 mg/kg as a single dose in combination with durvalumab 20 mg/kg at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks ( 2.1 ) Metastatic NSCLC: Weight 30 kg and more: 75 mg every 3 weeks in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and platinum-based chemotherapy for 4 cycles, and then administer durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent with histology-based pemetrexed therapy every 4 weeks, and a fifth dose of IMJUDO 75 mg in combination with durvalumab dose 6 at week 16 ( 2.1 ) Weight less than 30 kg: 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with durvalumab 20 mg/kg and platinum-based chemotherapy for 4 cycles, and then administer durvalumab 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as a single agent with histology-based pemetrexed therapy every 4 weeks, and a fifth dose of IMJUDO 1 mg/kg in combination with durvalumab dose 6 at week 16 ( 2.1 ) See full Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions and dosage modifications for adverse reactions. 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosages of IMJUDO are presented in Tables 1, 2 and 3. Administer IMJUDO as an intravenous infusion after dilution as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab Table 1. Recommended dosage of IMJUDO Indication Recommended IMJUDO Dosage Duration of Therapy uHCC Patients with a body weight of 30 kg and more : A single dose of IMJUDO Administer IMJUDO prior to durvalumab on the same day. 300 mg followed by durvalumab Refer to the Prescribing Information for durvalumab dosing information. 1,500 mg at Day 1 of Cycle 1; Continue durvalumab 1,500 mg as a single agent every 4 weeks Patients with a body weight of less than 30 kg: A single dose of IMJUDO 4 mg/kg followed by durvalumab 20 mg/kg at Day 1 of Cycle 1; Continue durvalumab 20 mg/kg as a single agent every 4 weeks After Cycle 1 of combination therapy, administer durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy The recommended dosage schedule and regimens for IMJUDO for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are provided in Tables 2 and 3. Weigh patients prior to each infusion. Calculate the appropriate dose using Table 3 below based on the patient’s weight and tumor histology. Table 2: Recommended Dosage Schedule Week continue durvalumab until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. , dosing interval change from every 3 weeks to every 4 weeks starting at cycle 5. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Cycle: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IMJUDO...Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling.
Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with uHCC are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Most common laboratory abnormalities (≥ 40%) of patients with uHCC are AST increased, ALT increased, hemoglobin decreased, sodium decreased, bilirubin increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, and lymphocytes decreased. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with metastatic NSCLC were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 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 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 data described in the Warnings and Precautions reflect exposure to IMJUDO 300 mg in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg in 388 patients in HIMALAYA. In the HIMALAYA study patients received IMJUDO 300 mg administered as a single intravenous infusion in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg on the same day, followed by durvalumab every 4 weeks. The data also reflects exposure to IMJUDO 75 mg in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and histology-based platinum chemotherapy regimens in the pooled safety population (N=596) of 330 patients in POSEIDON [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] , and 266 patients in CASPIAN who received up to four cycles of platinum-etoposide plus durvalumab 1,500 mg with tremelimumab-actl 75 mg every 3 weeks, followed by durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks (an unapproved regimen for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer). Of these patients, 64% received the maximum of 5 doses of IMJUDO and 79% received at least 4 doses. In this pooled safety population, the most common (> 20%) adverse reactions were nausea (37%), decreased appetite (25%), and fatigue (22%). In this pooled safety population, the most common Grade 3 or 4 (> 10%) laboratory abnormalities were neutropenia (39%), leukopenia (21%), lymphocytopenia (20%), anemia (20%), hyponatremia (14%), lipase increased (12%), and thrombocytopenia (11%). The data described in this section reflect exposure to IMJUDO in patients with uHCC included in the HIMALAYA study and in patients with metastatic NSCLC enrolled in the POSEIDON study. Hepatocellular Carcinoma Unresectable HCC - HIMALAYA The safety of IMJUDO administered in combination with durvalumab was evaluated in a total of 388 patients with uHCC in HIMALAYA, a randomized, open-label, multicenter study [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Patients received IMJUDO 300 mg administered as a single intravenous infusion in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg on the same day, followed by durvalumab every 4 weeks or sorafenib 400 mg given orally twice daily. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. Serious adverse reactions in > 1% of patients included hemorrhage (6%), diarrhea (4%), sepsis (2.1%), pneumonia (2.1%), rash (1.5%), vomiting (1.3%), acute kidney injury (1.3%), and anemia (1.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8% of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including death (1%), hemorrhage intracranial (0.5%), cardiac arrest (0.5%), pneumonitis (0.5%), hepatic failure (0.5%), and immune-mediated hepatitis (0.5%). The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Permanent discontinuation of the treatment regimen due to an adverse...Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Risk summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of IMJUDO in pregnant women. In animal studies, CTLA-4 blockade is associated with increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death ( see Data ). Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, IMJUDO has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. 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 In a reproduction study, administration of tremelimumab-actl to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys during the period of organogenesis was not associated with maternal toxicity or effects on embryo-fetal development at exposure levels approximately 4 to 31-times higher than those observed at a recommended dose range of 75 mg to 300 mg based on area under the curve (AUC). CTLA-4 plays a role in maintaining maternal immune tolerance to the fetus to preserve pregnancy and in immune regulation of the newborn. In a murine model of pregnancy, CTLA-4 blockade resulted in increased resorptions and reduced live fetuses. Mated genetically engineered mice heterozygous for CTLA-4 (CTLA-4+/-) gave birth to CTLA-4+/- offspring and offspring deficient in CTLA-4 (homozygous negative, CTLA-4-/-) that appeared healthy at birth. The CTLA-4-/- homozygous negative offspring developed signs of a lymphoproliferative disorder and died by 3 to 4 weeks of age with multiorgan tissue destruction. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to tremelimumab-actl may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the...
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) injection is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied in a carton containing one single-dose vial in the following concentrations:
25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) (NDC 0310-4505-25) 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL) (NDC 0310-4535-30) Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake.About This Information
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