Dosage & Administration
Adcetris Prescribing Information
5.9 Progressive Multifocal LeukoencephalopathyFatal cases of JC virus infection resulting in PML have been reported in ADCETRIS-treated patients. First onset of symptoms occurred at various times from initiation of ADCETRIS therapy, with some cases occurring within 3 months of initial exposure. In addition to ADCETRIS therapy, other possible contributory factors include prior therapies and underlying disease that may cause immunosuppression. Consider the diagnosis of PML in any patient presenting with new-onset signs and symptoms of central nervous system abnormalities. Hold ADCETRIS dosing for any suspected case of PML and discontinue ADCETRIS dosing if a diagnosis of PML is confirmed.
6.1 Clinical Trials ExperienceBecause 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 below reflect exposure to ADCETRIS in 931 adult patients with cHL including 662 patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy in a randomized controlled trial, 269 who received ADCETRIS as monotherapy (167 in a randomized controlled trial and 102 in a single arm trial), and 296 pediatric patients with high risk cHL who received ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy. Data summarizing ADCETRIS exposure are also provided for 347 patients with T-cell lymphoma, including 223 patients with PTCL who received ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy in a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial; 58 patients with sALCL who received ADCETRIS monotherapy in a single-arm trial; and 66 patients with pcALCL or CD30-expressing MF who received ADCETRIS monotherapy in a randomized, controlled trial. ADCETRIS was administered intravenously at a dose of either 1.2 mg/kg every 2 weeks in combination with AVD, 1.8 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with AVEPC in pediatric patients, 1.8 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with CHP, or 1.8 mg/kg every 3 weeks as monotherapy.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with monotherapy in adult patients were peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, diarrhea, pyrexia, rash, and cough.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) with monotherapy in adult patients were decreased neutrophils, increased creatinine, increased glucose, increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST), increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), decreased lymphocytes, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased platelets.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with combination therapy in adult patients were peripheral neuropathy, nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, diarrhea, mucositis, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, alopecia, upper respiratory tract infection, and rash.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) with combination therapy in adult patients were decreased neutrophils, increased creatinine, decreased hemoglobin, decreased lymphocytes, increased ALT, increased AST, increased glucose, and increased uric acid.
The most common Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in combination with AVEPC in pediatric patients were neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, febrile neutropenia, stomatitis, and infection.
ADCETRIS in combination with AVD was evaluated for the treatment of previously untreated patients with Stage III or IV cHL in a randomized, open-label, multicenter clinical trial of 1334 patients. Patients were randomized to receive up to 6 cycles of ADCETRIS + AVD or ABVD on Days 1 and 15 of each 28‑day cycle. The recommended starting dose of ADCETRIS was 1.2 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes, administered approximately 1 hour after completion of AVD therapy. A total of 1321 patients received at least one dose of study treatment (662 ADCETRIS + AVD, 659 ABVD). The median number of treatment cycles in each study arm was 6 (range, 1–6); 76% of patients on the ADCETRIS + AVD arm received 12 doses of ADCETRIS
After 75% of patients had started study treatment, the use of prophylactic G‑CSF was recommended with the initiation of treatment for all ADCETRIS + AVD treated patients, based on the observed rates of neutropenia and febrile neutropenia
Serious adverse reactions were reported in 43% of ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients and 27% of ABVD-treated patients. The most common serious adverse reactions in ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients were febrile neutropenia (17%), pyrexia (7%), neutropenia and pneumonia (3% each).
Adverse reactions that led to dose delays of one or more drugs in more than 5% of ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients were neutropenia (21%) and febrile neutropenia (8%)
There were 9 on-study deaths among ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients; 7 were associated with neutropenia, and none of these patients had received G-CSF prior to developing neutropenia.
| AVD = doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine ABVD = doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4.03 Events listed are those having a ≥5% difference in rate between treatment arms | ||||||
ADCETRIS + AVD Total N = 662 % of patients | ABVD Total N = 659 % of patients | |||||
Body System Adverse Reaction | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||||||
AnemiaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data; data are included for clinical relevance irrespective of rate between arms | 98 | 11 | <1 | 92 | 6 | <1 |
Neutropenia | 91 | 20 | 62 | 89 | 31 | 42 |
Febrile neutropenia | 19 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||||
Constipation | 42 | 2 | - | 37 | <1 | <1 |
Vomiting | 33 | 3 | - | 28 | 1 | - |
Diarrhea | 27 | 3 | <1 | 18 | <1 | - |
Stomatitis | 21 | 2 | - | 16 | <1 | - |
Abdominal pain | 21 | 3 | - | 10 | <1 | - |
Nervous system disorders | ||||||
Peripheral sensory neuropathy | 65 | 10 | <1 | 41 | 2 | - |
Peripheral motor neuropathy | 11 | 2 | - | 4 | <1 | - |
General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||||
Pyrexia | 27 | 3 | <1 | 22 | 2 | - |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||||||
Bone pain | 19 | <1 | - | 10 | <1 | - |
Back pain | 13 | <1 | - | 7 | - | - |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||||||
Rashes, eruptions and exanthemsGrouped term includes rash maculo-papular, rash macular, rash, rash papular, rash generalized, and rash vesicular. | 13 | <1 | <1 | 8 | <1 | - |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||||||
Dyspnea | 12 | 1 | - | 19 | 2 | - |
Investigations | ||||||
Decreased weight | 22 | <1 | - | 6 | <1 | - |
Increased alanine aminotransferase | 10 | 3 | - | 4 | <1 | - |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||||
Decreased appetite | 18 | <1 | - | 12 | <1 | - |
Psychiatric disorders | ||||||
Insomnia | 19 | <1 | - | 12 | <1 | - |
The safety of ADCETRIS was evaluated in Study 7: AHOD1331
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 22% of patients who received ADCETRIS plus AVEPC chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions in >2% of patients included hypotension (3%) and febrile neutropenia (3%).
ADCETRIS + AVEPC Total N = 296 % of patients | ABVE-PC Total N = 297 % of patients | |||
System Organ Class Preferred Term | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||||
Anemia | 35 | 1.7 | 28 | 2 |
Febrile neutropenia | 28 | 3.4 | 31 | 1.7 |
Lymphopenia | 13 | 11 | 8 | 18 |
ThrombocytopeniaIncludes thrombocytopenia and platelet count decreased | 10 | 22 | 11 | 16 |
Neutropenia | 8 | 43 | 4.4 | 36 |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||
Stomatitis | 10 | - | 7 | - |
Nausea | 3.7 | - | 2 | - |
Vomiting | 3.7 | - | 1.3 | - |
Diarrhea | 2.4 | - | 0.3 | - |
Colitis | 2 | 0.3 | 1 | - |
Infections and infestations | ||||
InfectionsIncludes sepsis, device related infection, skin infection, enterocolitis infectious, pneumonia, appendicitis, cellulitis, urinary tract infection, candida infection, mucosal infection, vaginal infection, wound infection, anorectal infection, arteritis infective, bacteremia, catheter site infection, clostridium difficile colitis, gastroenteritis norovirus, gingivitis, H1N1 influenza, herpes simplex reactivation, infective myositis, klebsiella bacteremia, klebsiella sepsis, meningitis, esophageal infection, oral candidiasis, osteomyelitis, otitis media, septic shock, serratia infection, sinusitis, soft tissue infection, staphylococcal infection, vulvitis | 9 | 2.7 | 7 | 3.4 |
Nervous system disorders | ||||
Peripheral sensory neuropathy | 6 | - | 4.4 | - |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||
Hypokalemia | 5 | 0.7 | 6 | 1 |
Hyponatremia | 3.4 | - | 3 | - |
Decreased appetite | 2.7 | - | 1.7 | - |
Dehydration | 2.7 | - | 1 | - |
Hepatobiliary disorders | ||||
Alanine aminotransferase increased | 3.7 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||
Infusion-related reactionsIncludes anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity, drug hypersensitivity, infusion-related reaction, and bronchospasm | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
ADCETRIS was studied in 329 patients with cHL at high risk of relapse or progression post-auto-HSCT in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was 1.8 mg/kg of ADCETRIS administered intravenously over 30 minutes every 3 weeks or placebo for up to 16 cycles. Of the 329 enrolled patients, 327 (167 ADCETRIS, 160 placebo) received at least one dose of study treatment. The median number of treatment cycles in each study arm was 15 (range, 1–16) and 80 patients (48%) in the ADCETRIS-treatment arm received 16 cycles
Standard international guidelines were followed for infection prophylaxis for herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), and
Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were neutropenia (22%), peripheral sensory neuropathy (16%), upper respiratory tract infection (6%), and peripheral motor neuropathy (6%)
| Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4 | ||||||
ADCETRIS Total N = 167 % of patients | Placebo Total N = 160 % of patients | |||||
Body System Adverse Reaction | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||||||
NeutropeniaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data | 78 | 30 | 9 | 34 | 6 | 4 |
Thrombocytopenia | 41 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
Anemia | 27 | 4 | - | 19 | 2 | - |
Nervous system disorders | ||||||
Peripheral sensory neuropathy | 56 | 10 | - | 16 | 1 | - |
Peripheral motor neuropathy | 23 | 6 | - | 2 | 1 | - |
Headache | 11 | 2 | - | 8 | 1 | - |
Infections and infestations | ||||||
Upper respiratory tract infection | 26 | - | - | 23 | 1 | - |
General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||||
Fatigue | 24 | 2 | - | 18 | 3 | - |
Pyrexia | 19 | 2 | - | 16 | - | - |
Chills | 10 | - | - | 5 | - | - |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||||
Nausea | 22 | 3 | - | 8 | - | - |
Diarrhea | 20 | 2 | - | 10 | 1 | - |
Vomiting | 16 | 2 | - | 7 | - | - |
Abdominal pain | 14 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - |
Constipation | 13 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||||||
Cough | 21 | - | - | 16 | - | - |
Dyspnea | 13 | - | - | 6 | - | 1 |
Investigations | ||||||
Weight decreased | 19 | 1 | - | 6 | - | - |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||||||
Arthralgia | 18 | 1 | - | 9 | - | - |
Muscle spasms | 11 | - | - | 6 | - | - |
Myalgia | 11 | 1 | - | 4 | - | - |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||||||
Pruritus | 12 | 1 | - | 8 | - | - |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||||
Decreased appetite | 12 | 1 | - | 6 | - | - |
ADCETRIS was studied in 102 patients with cHL in a single arm clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was 1.8 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks. Median duration of treatment was 9 cycles (range, 1–16)
Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were neutropenia (16%) and peripheral sensory neuropathy (13%)
| Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 3.0 | |||
cHL Total N = 102 % of patients | |||
Body System Adverse Reaction | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | |||
NeutropeniaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data | 54 | 15 | 6 |
Anemia | 33 | 8 | 2 |
Thrombocytopenia | 28 | 7 | 2 |
Lymphadenopathy | 11 | - | - |
Nervous system disorders | |||
Peripheral sensory neuropathy | 52 | 8 | - |
Peripheral motor neuropathy | 16 | 4 | - |
Headache | 19 | - | - |
Dizziness | 11 | - | - |
General disorders and administration site conditions | |||
Fatigue | 49 | 3 | - |
Pyrexia | 29 | 2 | - |
Chills | 13 | - | - |
Infections and infestations | |||
Upper respiratory tract infection | 47 | - | - |
Gastrointestinal disorders | |||
Nausea | 42 | - | - |
Diarrhea | 36 | 1 | - |
Abdominal pain | 25 | 2 | 1 |
Vomiting | 22 | - | - |
Constipation | 16 | - | - |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | |||
Rash | 27 | - | - |
Pruritus | 17 | - | - |
Alopecia | 13 | - | - |
Night sweats | 12 | - | - |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | |||
Cough | 25 | - | - |
Dyspnea | 13 | 1 | - |
Oropharyngeal pain | 11 | - | - |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | |||
Arthralgia | 19 | - | - |
Myalgia | 17 | - | - |
Back pain | 14 | - | - |
Pain in extremity | 10 | - | - |
Psychiatric disorders | |||
Insomnia | 14 | - | - |
Anxiety | 11 | 2 | - |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | |||
Decreased appetite | 11 | - | - |
ADCETRIS in combination with CHP was evaluated in patients with previously untreated, CD30-expressing PTCL in a multicenter randomized, double-blind, double dummy, actively controlled trial. Patients were randomized to receive ADCETRIS + CHP or CHOP for 6 to 8, 21-day cycles. ADCETRIS was administered on Day 1 of each cycle, with a starting dose of 1.8 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes, approximately 1 hour after completion of CHP
A total of 449 patients were treated (223 with ADCETRIS + CHP, 226 with CHOP), with 6 cycles planned in 81%. In the ADCETRIS + CHP arm, 70% of patients received 6 cycles, and 18% received 8 cycles. Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF was administered to 34% of ADCETRIS + CHP-treated patients and 27% of CHOP-treated patients.
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients in the A+CHP arm and in 4% of patients in the CHOP arms, most often from infection. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 38% of ADCETRIS + CHP- treated patients and 35% of CHOP-treated patients. Serious adverse reactions occurring in >2% of ADCETRIS + CHP-treated patients included febrile neutropenia (14%), pneumonia (5%), pyrexia (4%), and sepsis (3%).
The most common adverse reactions observed ≥2% more in recipients of ADCETRIS + CHP were nausea, diarrhea, fatigue or asthenia, mucositis, pyrexia, vomiting, and anemia. Other common (≥10%) adverse reactions observed ≥2% more with ADCETRIS + CHP were febrile neutropenia, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dyspnea, edema, cough, dizziness, hypokalemia, decreased weight, and myalgia.
In recipients of ADCETRIS + CHP, adverse reactions led to dose delays of ADCETRIS in 25% of patients, dose reduction in 9% (most often for peripheral neuropathy), and discontinuation of ADCETRIS with or without the other components in 7% (most often from peripheral neuropathy and infection).
| The table includes a combination of grouped and ungrouped terms. CHP = cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone; CHOP = cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4.03 | ||||||
ADCETRIS + CHP Total N = 223 % of patients | CHOP Total N = 226 % of patients | |||||
Body System Adverse Reaction | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||||||
AnemiaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data. Laboratory values were obtained at the start of each cycle and end of treatment. | 66 | 13 | <1 | 59 | 12 | <1 |
Neutropenia | 59 | 17 | 22 | 58 | 14 | 22 |
Lymphopenia | 51 | 18 | 1 | 57 | 19 | 2 |
Febrile neutropenia | 19 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
Thrombocytopenia | 17 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||||
Nausea | 46 | 2 | - | 39 | 2 | - |
Diarrhea | 38 | 6 | - | 20 | <1 | - |
Mucositis | 30 | 2 | <1 | 27 | 3 | - |
Constipation | 29 | <1 | <1 | 30 | 1 | - |
Vomiting | 26 | <1 | - | 17 | 2 | - |
Abdominal pain | 17 | 1 | - | 13 | <1 | - |
Nervous system disorders | ||||||
Peripheral neuropathy | 52 | 3 | <1 | 55 | 4 | - |
Headache | 15 | <1 | - | 15 | <1 | - |
Dizziness | 13 | - | - | 9 | <1 | - |
General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||||
Fatigue or asthenia | 35 | 2 | - | 29 | 2 | - |
Pyrexia | 26 | 1 | <1 | 19 | - | - |
Edema | 15 | <1 | - | 12 | <1 | - |
Infections and infestations | ||||||
Upper respiratory tract infection | 14 | <1 | - | 15 | <1 | - |
Skin and subcutaneous disorders | ||||||
Alopecia | 26 | - | - | 25 | 1 | - |
Rash | 16 | 1 | <1 | 14 | 1 | - |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||||||
Myalgia | 11 | - | - | 8 | - | - |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||||||
Dyspnea | 15 | 2 | - | 11 | 2 | - |
Cough | 13 | <1 | - | 10 | - | - |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||||
Decreased appetite | 17 | 1 | - | 12 | 1 | - |
Hypokalemia | 12 | 4 | - | 8 | <1 | <1 |
Investigations | ||||||
Weight decreased | 12 | <1 | - | 8 | <1 | - |
Psychiatric disorders | ||||||
Insomnia | 11 | - | - | 14 | - | - |
ADCETRIS was studied in 58 patients with sALCL in a single arm clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was 1.8 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks. Median duration of treatment was 7 cycles (range, 1–16)
Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were neutropenia (12%) and peripheral sensory neuropathy (7%)
sALCL Total N = 58 % of patients | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Body System Adverse Reaction | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
| Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 3.0 | |||
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | |||
NeutropeniaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data | 55 | 12 | 9 |
Anemia | 52 | 2 | - |
Thrombocytopenia | 16 | 5 | 5 |
Lymphadenopathy | 10 | - | - |
Nervous system disorders | |||
Peripheral sensory neuropathy | 53 | 10 | - |
Headache | 16 | 2 | - |
Dizziness | 16 | - | - |
General disorders and administration site conditions | |||
Fatigue | 41 | 2 | 2 |
Pyrexia | 38 | 2 | - |
Chills | 12 | - | - |
Pain | 28 | - | 5 |
Edema peripheral | 16 | - | - |
Infections and infestations | |||
Upper respiratory tract infection | 12 | - | - |
Gastrointestinal disorders | |||
Nausea | 38 | 2 | - |
Diarrhea | 29 | 3 | - |
Vomiting | 17 | 3 | - |
Constipation | 19 | 2 | - |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | |||
Rash | 31 | - | - |
Pruritus | 19 | - | - |
Alopecia | 14 | - | - |
Dry skin | 10 | - | - |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | |||
Cough | 17 | - | - |
Dyspnea | 19 | 2 | - |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | |||
Myalgia | 16 | 2 | - |
Back pain | 10 | 2 | - |
Pain in extremity | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Muscle spasms | 10 | 2 | - |
Psychiatric disorders | |||
Insomnia | 16 | - | - |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | |||
Decreased appetite | 16 | 2 | - |
Investigations | |||
Weight decreased | 12 | 3 | - |
ADCETRIS was studied in 131 patients with pcALCL or CD30-expressing MF requiring systemic therapy in a randomized, open-label, multicenter clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was ADCETRIS 1.8 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes every 3 weeks or physician’s choice of either methotrexate 5 to 50 mg orally weekly or bexarotene 300 mg/m2orally daily.
Of the 131 enrolled patients, 128 (66 brentuximab vedotin, 62 physician’s choice) received at least one dose of study treatment. The median number of treatment cycles in the ADCETRIS treatment arm was 12 (range, 1–16) compared to 3 (range, 1–16) and 6 (range, 1–16) in the methotrexate and bexarotene arms, respectively. Twenty-four (24) patients (36%) in the ADCETRIS-treatment arm received 16 cycles compared to 5 patients (8%) in the physician’s choice arm
Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were peripheral sensory neuropathy (15%) and neutropenia (6%)
ADCETRIS Total N = 66 % of patients | Physician’s Choice Physician’s choice of either methotrexate or bexaroteneTotal N = 62 % of patients | |||||
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Body System Adverse Reaction | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Any Grade | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
| Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4.03 | ||||||
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||||||
AnemiaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data | 62 | - | - | 65 | 5 | - |
Neutropenia | 21 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 5 | - |
Thrombocytopenia | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - |
Nervous system disorders | ||||||
Peripheral sensory neuropathy | 45 | 5 | - | 2 | - | - |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||||
Nausea | 36 | 2 | - | 13 | - | - |
Diarrhea | 29 | 3 | - | 6 | - | - |
Vomiting | 17 | 2 | - | 5 | - | - |
General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||||
Fatigue | 29 | 5 | - | 27 | 2 | - |
Pyrexia | 17 | - | - | 18 | 2 | - |
Edema peripheral | 11 | - | - | 10 | - | - |
Asthenia | 11 | 2 | - | 8 | - | 2 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||||||
Pruritus | 17 | 2 | - | 13 | 3 | - |
Alopecia | 15 | - | - | 3 | - | - |
Rash maculo-papular | 11 | 2 | - | 5 | - | - |
Pruritus generalized | 11 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||||
Decreased appetite | 15 | - | - | 5 | - | - |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||||||
Arthralgia | 12 | - | - | 6 | - | - |
Myalgia | 12 | - | - | 3 | - | - |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||||||
Dyspnea | 11 | - | - | - | - | - |
The safety of ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product was evaluated in ECHELON-3, a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL who had received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy and who were not eligible for HSCT or CAR T-cell therapy
Patients in the treatment arm (n = 112) received ADCETRIS, 1.2 mg/kg via intravenous infusion every 3 weeks, lenalidomide, and a rituximab product. Placebo replaced ADCETRIS in the placebo plus lenalidomide and rituximab arm (n = 116).
The trial required an absolute neutrophil count ≥1,000/µL, platelet count ≥50,000/µL, creatinine clearance (CrCL) ≥45 mL/min, hepatic transaminases ≤3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), and bilirubin <1.5 times ULN. The trial excluded patients having Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status above 2, active central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, and Grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) primary prophylaxis was required and administered to 98% of patients in the ADCETRIS plus lenalidomide and rituximab arm and 91% of patients in the lenalidomide and rituximab arm.
The median age was 71 years (range: 21 to 89 years); 44% of patients were female; 53% were White, 26% were Asian, and 4% were Hispanic or Latino. There were no Black or African American patients enrolled in ECHELON-3. Among patients who received ADCETRIS, the median number of treatment cycles was 5 (range, 1-34).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 60% of patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product. Serious adverse reactions that occurred in >2% of patients included pneumonia (21%), COVID-19 (13%, includes COVID-19 pneumonia), sepsis (9%), febrile neutropenia (7%), hemorrhage (3.6%), urinary tract infection (3.6%), thrombocytopenia (2.7%) and upper respiratory tract infection (2.7%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 12% of patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product, including COVID-19 (4.5%, includes COVID-19 pneumonia), pneumonia (3.6%), and sepsis (1.8%).
Adverse reactions led to dose reduction of ADCETRIS in 6% of patients, all due to peripheral neuropathy. Adverse reactions leading to dose delay of ADCETRIS in more than 5% of patients included neutropenia (23%), COVID-19 (13%), pneumonia (8%), and thrombocytopenia (8%).
Adverse reactions led to discontinuation of ADCETRIS in 20% of patients. Adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation in 3 or more patients included peripheral neuropathy (4.5%) and pneumonia (2.7%).
ADCETRIS + Lenalidomide + Rituximab N = 112 | Placebo + Lenalidomide + Rituximab N = 116 | |||
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Body System Adverse Reaction | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % |
General disorders and Administration Site Conditions | ||||
FatigueIncludes other related terms. | 46 | 10 | 29 | 5 |
Pyrexia | 15 | 1.8 | 15 | 0.9 |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||
Diarrhea | 31 | 4.5 | 23 | 1.7 |
Constipation | 17 | 1.8 | 18 | 0 |
Nausea | 15 | 0.9 | 16 | 0.9 |
Abdominal pain | 12 | 1.8 | 12 | 1.7 |
Stomatitis | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Nervous system disorders | ||||
Peripheral neuropathyIncludes peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral motor neuropathy, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, neuropathy peripheral, hypoesthesia oral, oral dysesthesia, neuralgia, paresthesia oral. | 27 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
Infections and Infestations | ||||
COVID-19Includes COVID-19 and COVID-19 pneumonia. | 27 | 13 | 16 | 8 |
PneumoniaIncludes pneumonia, COVID-19 pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, lung infiltration, organizing pneumonia, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, pneumonia bacterial, pneumonia fungal, pneumonia streptococcal, pneumonia viral. | 27 | 21 | 10 | 9 |
Upper respiratory tract infection | 12 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||||
Rash | 27 | 2.7 | 16 | 0.9 |
Pruritus | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Renal and urinary disorders | ||||
Renal insufficiency | 20 | 3.6 | 14 | 4.3 |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||||
Cough | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Dyspnea | 12 | 0.9 | 14 | 2.6 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||
Decreased appetite | 17 | 0.9 | 9 | 0 |
Investigations | ||||
Weight decreased | 13 | 0.9 | 5 | 0.9 |
Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product include febrile neutropenia, edema, hypotension, urinary tract infection, sepsis, respiratory tract infection, vomiting, back pain, dizziness, arthralgia, herpes virus infection, bone pain, atrial fibrillation or flutter, lower respiratory tract infection, and cardiac failure.
ADCETRIS + Lenalidomide + Rituximab The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 105 to 107 in the ADCETRIS + lenalidomide + rituximab arm, and from 97 to 103 in the placebo + lenalidomide + rituximab arm based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value.N = 112 | Placebo + Lenalidomide + Rituximab N = 116 | |||
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Laboratory Abnormality | All Grades (%) | Grade 3-4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3-4 (%) |
Hematology | ||||
Neutrophils decreased | 77 | 49 | 63 | 42 |
Lymphocytes decreased | 65 | 38 | 53 | 30 |
Platelets decreased | 65 | 29 | 54 | 18 |
Hemoglobin decreased | 54 | 19 | 49 | 14 |
Chemistry | ||||
Alanine aminotransferase increased | 31 | 0.9 | 17 | 0 |
Potassium decreased | 31 | 7 | 29 | 2.9 |
Albumin decreased | 29 | 0.9 | 25 | 1 |
Creatinine increased | 26 | 2.8 | 23 | 0 |
Calcium decreased | 21 | 0.9 | 7 | 0 |
In studies of ADCETRIS as monotherapy (Studies 1–4), 13% of ADCETRIS-treated patients experienced infusion-related reactions. The most common adverse reactions in Studies 1–4 (≥3% in any study) associated with infusion-related reactions were chills (4%), nausea (3–4%), dyspnea (2–3%), pruritus (2–5%), pyrexia (2%), and cough (2%). Grade 3 events were reported in 5 of the 51 ADCETRIS-treated patients who experienced infusion-related reactions.
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with AVD (Study 5, ECHELON-1), infusion-related reactions were reported in 57 patients (9%) in the ADCETRIS + AVD-treated arm. Grade 3 events were reported in 3 of the 57 patients treated with ADCETRIS + AVD who experienced infusion-related reactions. The most common adverse reaction (≥2%) associated with infusion-related reactions was nausea (2%).
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with CHP (Study 6, ECHELON-2), infusion-related reactions were reported in 10 patients (4%) in the ADCETRIS + CHP-treated arm: 2 (1%) patients with events that were Grade 3 or higher events, and 8 (4%) patients with events that were less than Grade 3.
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab (Study 8, ECHELON-3), Grade 1 or 2 infusion-related reactions were reported in 6 patients (5%) in the ADCETRIS + lenalidomide + rituximab arm.
In a trial in patients with cHL that studied ADCETRIS with bleomycin as part of a combination regimen, the rate of non-infectious pulmonary toxicity was higher than the historical incidence reported with ABVD (doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine). Patients typically reported cough and dyspnea. Interstitial infiltration and/or inflammation were observed on radiographs and computed tomographic imaging of the chest. Most patients responded to corticosteroids. The concomitant use of ADCETRIS with bleomycin is contraindicated
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with AVD (Study 5, ECHELON-1), non-infectious pulmonary toxicity events were reported in 12 patients (2%) in the ADCETRIS + AVD arm. These events included lung infiltration (6 patients) and pneumonitis (6 patients), or interstitial lung disease (1 patient).
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with CHP (Study 6, ECHELON-2), non-infectious pulmonary toxicity events were reported in 5 patients (2%) in the ADCETRIS + CHP arm; all 5 events were pneumonitis. Cases of pulmonary toxicity have also been reported in patients receiving ADCETRIS monotherapy. In Study 3 (AETHERA), pulmonary toxicity was reported in 8 patients (5%) in the ADCETRIS-treated arm and 5 patients (3%) in the placebo arm.
During treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory cHL and relapsed or refractory systemic ALCL in Studies 1 and 2, two of the patients (1%) with persistently positive antibodies experienced adverse reactions consistent with infusion reactions that led to discontinuation of treatment
Indications and Usage ( 1.8 Relapsed or Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma (LBCL)ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) NOS, DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma, or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), after two or more lines of systemic therapy who are not eligible for auto-HSCT or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. | 2/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 Recommended DosageThe recommended ADCETRIS dosage is provided in Table 1. Administer ADCETRIS as a 30-minute intravenous infusion. For recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, see Dosage and Administration (2.2and 2.3) .For dosing instructions of combination agents administered with ADCETRIS, see Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2,and 14.5) and the manufacturer’s prescribing information.
2.3 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic ImpairmentAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma Reduce the dosage of ADCETRIS to 0.9 mg/kg up to a maximum of 90 mg every 2 weeks for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A). Avoid use in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL Reduce the dosage of ADCETRIS to 0.9 mg/kg up to a maximum of 90 mg every 3 weeks for patients with mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ upper limit of normal [ULN] and aspartate transaminase [AST] > ULN, or total bilirubin >1 to 1.5 × ULN and any AST). Avoid use in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >1.5 × ULN) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .Hepatic impairment is defined per the National Cancer Institute Organ Dysfunction Working Group. All other indications Reduce the dosage of ADCETRIS to 1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg every 3 weeks for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A). Avoid use in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .2.4 Recommended Prophylactic MedicationsIn adult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL who are treated with ADCETRIS + doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD), administer G‑CSF beginning with Cycle 1. In pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk cHL who are treated with ADCETRIS + doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide (AVEPC), administer G-CSF beginning with Cycle 1. In adult patients with previously untreated PTCL who are treated with ADCETRIS + cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (CHP), administer G-CSF beginning with Cycle 1. In adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL who are treated with ADCETRIS + lenalidomide + rituximab, administer G-CSF beginning with Cycle 1. 2.5 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions
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Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 Peripheral NeuropathyADCETRIS treatment causes a peripheral neuropathy that is predominantly sensory. Cases of peripheral motor neuropathy have also been reported. ADCETRIS-induced peripheral neuropathy is cumulative. In studies of ADCETRIS as monotherapy, 62% of patients experienced any grade of peripheral neuropathy. The median time to onset was 3 months (range, 0–12). Of the patients who experienced neuropathy, 62% had complete resolution, 24% had partial improvement, and 14% had no improvement at their last evaluation. The median time from onset to resolution or improvement was 5 months (range, 0–45). Of the patients with ongoing neuropathy (38%), 71% had Grade 1, 24% had Grade 2, and 4% had Grade 3. In ECHELON-1 (Study 5), 67% of patients treated with ADCETRIS + AVD experienced any grade of peripheral neuropathy. The median time to onset of any grade was 2 months (range, 0–7), of Grade 2 was 3 months (range, 0–6) and of Grade 3 was 4 months (range, <1–7). By the time of the primary analysis, 43% of affected patients had complete resolution, 24% had partial improvement, and 33% had no improvement at their last evaluation. The median time from onset to resolution or improvement of any grade was 2 months (range, 0–32). At the updated analysis of ECHELON-1, 72% of the patients who experienced peripheral neuropathy had complete resolution, 14% had partial improvement, and 14% had no improvement. The median time to partial improvement was 2.9 months (range, <1–50), and the median time to complete resolution was 6.6 months (range, <1–67). Of the patients with ongoing neuropathy (28%), 57% had Grade 1, 30% had Grade 2, 12% had Grade 3, and <1% had Grade 4. In ECHELON-2 (Study 6), 52% of patients treated with ADCETRIS + CHP experienced new or worsening peripheral neuropathy of any grade (by maximum grade, 34% Grade 1, 15% Grade 2, 3% Grade 3, <1% Grade 4). The peripheral neuropathy was predominantly sensory (94% sensory, 16% motor) and had a median onset time of 2 months (range, <1–5). At last evaluation, 50% had complete resolution of neuropathy, 12% had partial improvement, and 38% had no improvement. The median time to resolution or improvement overall was 4 months (range, 0–45). Of patients with ongoing neuropathy (50%), 72% had Grade 1, 25% had Grade 2, and 3% had Grade 3. In AHOD1331 (Study 7), 20% of pediatric patients treated with ADCETRIS + AVEPC experienced peripheral neuropathy of any grade (7% Grade 3, <1% Grade 4). Peripheral neuropathy was predominantly sensory. Of the patients who experienced peripheral neuropathy, 81% experienced sensory neuropathy and 29% experienced motor neuropathy. In ECHELON-3 (Study 8), 27% of patients treated with ADCETRIS + lenalidomide + a rituximab product experienced peripheral neuropathy of any grade (by maximum grade, 14% Grade 1, 7% Grade 2, 5% Grade 3). The peripheral neuropathy was predominantly sensory and had a median onset time of 3 months (range, <1-10). Peripheral neuropathy resulted in ADCETRIS dose reduction in 6% of treated patients, and permanent discontinuation in 4.5%. At last evaluation, 7% of the patients who experienced peripheral neuropathy had complete resolution of neuropathy, 10% had partial improvement, and 83% had no improvement. The median time to resolution was 2 months (range <1-3). The median time to improvement was 4 months (range, 3-4). Of patients who experienced peripheral neuropathy, 93% had ongoing peripheral neuropathy (47% had Grade 1, 33% had Grade 2, and 13% had Grade 3). Monitor patients for symptoms of neuropathy, such as hypoesthesia, hyperesthesia, paresthesia, discomfort, a burning sensation, neuropathic pain, or weakness. Patients experiencing new or worsening peripheral neuropathy may require a delay, change in dose, or discontinuation of ADCETRIS [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)and Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . | 2/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADCETRIS is a CD30-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate indicated for treatment of:
• Adult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine ().1.1 Previously Untreated Stage III or IV Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL), in Combination with ChemotherapyADCETRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL, in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine.
• Pediatric patients 2 years and older with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), in combination with doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide ().1.2 Previously Untreated High Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL), in Combination with ChemotherapyADCETRIS is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 2 years and older with previously untreated high risk cHL, in combination with doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide.
• Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) at high risk of relapse or progression as post-autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT) consolidation ().1.3 Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) ConsolidationADCETRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with cHL at high risk of relapse or progression as post-autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT) consolidation.
• Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) after failure of auto-HSCT or after failure of at least two prior multi-agent chemotherapy regimens in patients who are not auto-HSCT candidates ().1.4 Relapsed Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)ADCETRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with cHL after failure of auto-HSCT or after failure of at least two prior multi-agent chemotherapy regimens in patients who are not auto-HSCT candidates.
• Adult patients with previously untreated systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL) or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL), including angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and PTCL not otherwise specified (NOS), in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone ().1.5 Previously Untreated Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (sALCL) or Other CD30-Expressing Peripheral T-cell Lymphomas (PTCL), in Combination with ChemotherapyADCETRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated sALCL or other CD30-expressing PTCL, including angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and PTCL not otherwise specified (NOS), in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone.
• Adult patients with systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL) after failure of at least one prior multi-agent chemotherapy regimen ().1.6 Relapsed Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (sALCL)ADCETRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with sALCL after failure of at least one prior multi-agent chemotherapy regimen.
• Adult patients with primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL) or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides (MF) who have received prior systemic therapy ().1.7 Relapsed Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (pcALCL) or CD30-Expressing Mycosis Fungoides (MF)ADCETRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with pcALCL or CD30-expressing MF who have received prior systemic therapy.
• Adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) NOS, DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma, or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), after two or more lines of systemic therapy who are not eligible for auto-HSCT or CAR T-cell therapy, in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product ().1.8 Relapsed or Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma (LBCL)ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) NOS, DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma, or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), after two or more lines of systemic therapy who are not eligible for auto-HSCT or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
• Administer only as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes ().2.1 Recommended DosageThe recommended ADCETRIS dosage is provided in Table 1. Administer ADCETRIS as a 30-minute intravenous infusion.
For recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, see
Dosage and Administration (2.2and 2.3).For dosing instructions of combination agents administered with ADCETRIS, see
Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2,and 14.5)and the manufacturer’s prescribing information.Table 1: Recommended ADCETRIS Dosage IndicationRecommended DoseThe dose for patients weighing greater than 100 kg should be calculated based on a weight of 100 kg.Frequency and DurationAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 2 weeks until a maximum of 12 doses, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for a maximum of 5 doses
Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma consolidation1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Initiate ADCETRIS treatment within 4‑6 weeks post-auto-HSCT or upon recovery from auto-HSCT
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicityAdult patients with relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with previously untreated systemic ALCL or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for 6 to 8 doses
Adult patients with relapsed Systemic ALCL1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed primary cutaneous ALCL or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with lenalidomide and rituximabStarting with cycle 2, rituximab intravenous treatment could be substituted with rituximab and hyaluronidase human via subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks.Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity• The recommended dosage as monotherapy for adult patients is 1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg every 3 weeks ().2.1 Recommended DosageThe recommended ADCETRIS dosage is provided in Table 1. Administer ADCETRIS as a 30-minute intravenous infusion.
For recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, see
Dosage and Administration (2.2and 2.3).For dosing instructions of combination agents administered with ADCETRIS, see
Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2,and 14.5)and the manufacturer’s prescribing information.Table 1: Recommended ADCETRIS Dosage IndicationRecommended DoseThe dose for patients weighing greater than 100 kg should be calculated based on a weight of 100 kg.Frequency and DurationAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 2 weeks until a maximum of 12 doses, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for a maximum of 5 doses
Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma consolidation1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Initiate ADCETRIS treatment within 4‑6 weeks post-auto-HSCT or upon recovery from auto-HSCT
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicityAdult patients with relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with previously untreated systemic ALCL or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for 6 to 8 doses
Adult patients with relapsed Systemic ALCL1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed primary cutaneous ALCL or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with lenalidomide and rituximabStarting with cycle 2, rituximab intravenous treatment could be substituted with rituximab and hyaluronidase human via subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks.Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity• The recommended dosage in combination with chemotherapy for adult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL is 1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg every 2 weeks for a maximum of 12 doses ().2.1 Recommended DosageThe recommended ADCETRIS dosage is provided in Table 1. Administer ADCETRIS as a 30-minute intravenous infusion.
For recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, see
Dosage and Administration (2.2and 2.3).For dosing instructions of combination agents administered with ADCETRIS, see
Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2,and 14.5)and the manufacturer’s prescribing information.Table 1: Recommended ADCETRIS Dosage IndicationRecommended DoseThe dose for patients weighing greater than 100 kg should be calculated based on a weight of 100 kg.Frequency and DurationAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 2 weeks until a maximum of 12 doses, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for a maximum of 5 doses
Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma consolidation1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Initiate ADCETRIS treatment within 4‑6 weeks post-auto-HSCT or upon recovery from auto-HSCT
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicityAdult patients with relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with previously untreated systemic ALCL or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for 6 to 8 doses
Adult patients with relapsed Systemic ALCL1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed primary cutaneous ALCL or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with lenalidomide and rituximabStarting with cycle 2, rituximab intravenous treatment could be substituted with rituximab and hyaluronidase human via subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks.Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity• The recommended dosage in combination with chemotherapy for pediatric patients 2 years and older with previously untreated high risk cHL is 1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg every 3 weeks for a maximum of 5 doses ().2.1 Recommended DosageThe recommended ADCETRIS dosage is provided in Table 1. Administer ADCETRIS as a 30-minute intravenous infusion.
For recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, see
Dosage and Administration (2.2and 2.3).For dosing instructions of combination agents administered with ADCETRIS, see
Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2,and 14.5)and the manufacturer’s prescribing information.Table 1: Recommended ADCETRIS Dosage IndicationRecommended DoseThe dose for patients weighing greater than 100 kg should be calculated based on a weight of 100 kg.Frequency and DurationAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 2 weeks until a maximum of 12 doses, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for a maximum of 5 doses
Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma consolidation1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Initiate ADCETRIS treatment within 4‑6 weeks post-auto-HSCT or upon recovery from auto-HSCT
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicityAdult patients with relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with previously untreated systemic ALCL or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for 6 to 8 doses
Adult patients with relapsed Systemic ALCL1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed primary cutaneous ALCL or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with lenalidomide and rituximabStarting with cycle 2, rituximab intravenous treatment could be substituted with rituximab and hyaluronidase human via subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks.Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity• The recommended dosage in combination with chemotherapy for adult patients with previously untreated PTCL is 1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg every 3 weeks for 6 to 8 doses ().2.1 Recommended DosageThe recommended ADCETRIS dosage is provided in Table 1. Administer ADCETRIS as a 30-minute intravenous infusion.
For recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, see
Dosage and Administration (2.2and 2.3).For dosing instructions of combination agents administered with ADCETRIS, see
Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2,and 14.5)and the manufacturer’s prescribing information.Table 1: Recommended ADCETRIS Dosage IndicationRecommended DoseThe dose for patients weighing greater than 100 kg should be calculated based on a weight of 100 kg.Frequency and DurationAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 2 weeks until a maximum of 12 doses, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for a maximum of 5 doses
Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma consolidation1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Initiate ADCETRIS treatment within 4‑6 weeks post-auto-HSCT or upon recovery from auto-HSCT
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicityAdult patients with relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with previously untreated systemic ALCL or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for 6 to 8 doses
Adult patients with relapsed Systemic ALCL1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed primary cutaneous ALCL or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with lenalidomide and rituximabStarting with cycle 2, rituximab intravenous treatment could be substituted with rituximab and hyaluronidase human via subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks.Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity• The recommended dosage in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product for adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL is 1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg every 3 weeks ().2.1 Recommended DosageThe recommended ADCETRIS dosage is provided in Table 1. Administer ADCETRIS as a 30-minute intravenous infusion.
For recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, see
Dosage and Administration (2.2and 2.3).For dosing instructions of combination agents administered with ADCETRIS, see
Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2,and 14.5)and the manufacturer’s prescribing information.Table 1: Recommended ADCETRIS Dosage IndicationRecommended DoseThe dose for patients weighing greater than 100 kg should be calculated based on a weight of 100 kg.Frequency and DurationAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 2 weeks until a maximum of 12 doses, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for a maximum of 5 doses
Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma consolidation1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Initiate ADCETRIS treatment within 4‑6 weeks post-auto-HSCT or upon recovery from auto-HSCT
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicityAdult patients with relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with previously untreated systemic ALCL or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg in combination with chemotherapy
Administer every 3 weeks with each cycle of chemotherapy for 6 to 8 doses
Adult patients with relapsed Systemic ALCL1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed primary cutaneous ALCL or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg
Administer every 3 weeks until a maximum of 16 cycles, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg in combination with lenalidomide and rituximabStarting with cycle 2, rituximab intravenous treatment could be substituted with rituximab and hyaluronidase human via subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks.Administer every 3 weeks until disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity• Avoid use in patients with severe renal impairment ()2.2 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal ImpairmentNo dosage adjustment is required for mild renal impairment (CrCL greater than 50‑80 mL/min) and moderate renal impairment (CrCL 30-50 mL/min).
Avoid use in patients with severe (CrCL less than 30 mL/min) renal impairment
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].• Reduce dose in patients with mild hepatic impairment; avoid use in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment ().2.3 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic ImpairmentAdult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphomaReduce the dosage of ADCETRIS to 0.9 mg/kg up to a maximum of 90 mg every 2 weeks for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A).
Avoid use in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].Adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCLReduce the dosage of ADCETRIS to 0.9 mg/kg up to a maximum of 90 mg every 3 weeks for patients with mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ upper limit of normal [ULN] and aspartate transaminase [AST] > ULN, or total bilirubin >1 to 1.5 × ULN and any AST).Avoid use in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >1.5 × ULN)[see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].Hepatic impairment is defined per the National Cancer Institute Organ Dysfunction Working Group.All other indicationsReduce the dosage of ADCETRIS to 1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg every 3 weeks for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A).
Avoid use in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].
For injection: 50 mg of brentuximab vedotin as a sterile, white to off-white lyophilized, preservative-free cake or powder in a single-dose vial for reconstitution.
• Moderate or severe hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment: MMAE exposure and adverse reactions are increased (,6 ADVERSE REACTIONSThe following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
• Peripheral Neuropathy[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]• Anaphylaxis and Infusion Reactions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]• Hematologic Toxicities[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]• Serious Infections and Opportunistic Infections[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]• Tumor Lysis Syndrome[see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]o Increased Toxicity in the Presence of Severe Renal Impairment[see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]
• Increased Toxicity in the Presence of Moderate or Severe Hepatic Impairment[see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]• Hepatotoxicity[see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]• Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy[see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]• Pulmonary Toxicity[see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)]• Serious Dermatologic Reactions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)]• Gastrointestinal Complications[see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)]• Hyperglycemia[see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)]
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) are peripheral neuropathy, nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, pyrexia, upper respiratory tract infection, mucositis, abdominal pain, and rash.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) are decreased neutrophils, increased creatinine, decreased hemoglobin, decreased lymphocytes, increased glucose, increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) .
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Seagen Inc. at 1-855-473-2436 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch.6.1 Clinical Trials ExperienceBecause 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 below reflect exposure to ADCETRIS in 931 adult patients with cHL including 662 patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy in a randomized controlled trial, 269 who received ADCETRIS as monotherapy (167 in a randomized controlled trial and 102 in a single arm trial), and 296 pediatric patients with high risk cHL who received ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy. Data summarizing ADCETRIS exposure are also provided for 347 patients with T-cell lymphoma, including 223 patients with PTCL who received ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy in a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial; 58 patients with sALCL who received ADCETRIS monotherapy in a single-arm trial; and 66 patients with pcALCL or CD30-expressing MF who received ADCETRIS monotherapy in a randomized, controlled trial. ADCETRIS was administered intravenously at a dose of either 1.2 mg/kg every 2 weeks in combination with AVD, 1.8 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with AVEPC in pediatric patients, 1.8 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with CHP, or 1.8 mg/kg every 3 weeks as monotherapy.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with monotherapy in adult patients were peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, diarrhea, pyrexia, rash, and cough.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) with monotherapy in adult patients were decreased neutrophils, increased creatinine, increased glucose, increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST), increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), decreased lymphocytes, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased platelets.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with combination therapy in adult patients were peripheral neuropathy, nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, diarrhea, mucositis, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, alopecia, upper respiratory tract infection, and rash.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) with combination therapy in adult patients were decreased neutrophils, increased creatinine, decreased hemoglobin, decreased lymphocytes, increased ALT, increased AST, increased glucose, and increased uric acid.
The most common Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in combination with AVEPC in pediatric patients were neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, febrile neutropenia, stomatitis, and infection.
Previously Untreated Stage III or IV Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (Study 5: ECHELON-1)ADCETRIS in combination with AVD was evaluated for the treatment of previously untreated patients with Stage III or IV cHL in a randomized, open-label, multicenter clinical trial of 1334 patients. Patients were randomized to receive up to 6 cycles of ADCETRIS + AVD or ABVD on Days 1 and 15 of each 28‑day cycle. The recommended starting dose of ADCETRIS was 1.2 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes, administered approximately 1 hour after completion of AVD therapy. A total of 1321 patients received at least one dose of study treatment (662 ADCETRIS + AVD, 659 ABVD). The median number of treatment cycles in each study arm was 6 (range, 1–6); 76% of patients on the ADCETRIS + AVD arm received 12 doses of ADCETRIS
[see Clinical Studies (14.1)].After 75% of patients had started study treatment, the use of prophylactic G‑CSF was recommended with the initiation of treatment for all ADCETRIS + AVD treated patients, based on the observed rates of neutropenia and febrile neutropenia
[see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Among 579 patients on the ADCETRIS + AVD arm who did not receive G‑CSF primary prophylaxis beginning with Cycle 1, 96% experienced neutropenia (21% with Grade 3; 67% with Grade 4), and 21% had febrile neutropenia (14% with Grade 3; 6% with Grade 4). Among 83 patients on the ADCETRIS + AVD arm who received G-CSF primary prophylaxis beginning with Cycle 1, 61% experienced neutropenia (13% with Grade 3; 27% with Grade 4), and 11% experienced febrile neutropenia (8% with Grade 3; 2% with Grade 4).Serious adverse reactions were reported in 43% of ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients and 27% of ABVD-treated patients. The most common serious adverse reactions in ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients were febrile neutropenia (17%), pyrexia (7%), neutropenia and pneumonia (3% each).
Adverse reactions that led to dose delays of one or more drugs in more than 5% of ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients were neutropenia (21%) and febrile neutropenia (8%)
[see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Adverse reactions led to treatment discontinuation of one or more drugs in 13% of ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients. Seven percent of patients treated with ADCETRIS + AVD discontinued due to peripheral neuropathy.There were 9 on-study deaths among ADCETRIS + AVD-treated patients; 7 were associated with neutropenia, and none of these patients had received G-CSF prior to developing neutropenia.
Table 4: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of ADCETRIS + AVD-Treated Patients in Previously Untreated Stage III or IV Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (Study 5: ECHELON‑1) AVD = doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine
ABVD = doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine
Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4.03
Events listed are those having a ≥5% difference in rate between treatment armsADCETRIS + AVDTotal N = 662% of patientsABVDTotal N = 659% of patientsBody SystemAdverse ReactionAny GradeGrade 3Grade 4Any GradeGrade 3Grade 4Blood and lymphatic system disordersAnemiaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data; data are included for clinical relevance irrespective of rate between arms
98
11
<1
92
6
<1
Neutropenia
91
20
62
89
31
42
Febrile neutropenia
19
13
6
8
6
2
Gastrointestinal disordersConstipation
42
2
-
37
<1
<1
Vomiting
33
3
-
28
1
-
Diarrhea
27
3
<1
18
<1
-
Stomatitis
21
2
-
16
<1
-
Abdominal pain
21
3
-
10
<1
-
Nervous system disordersPeripheral sensory neuropathy
65
10
<1
41
2
-
Peripheral motor neuropathy
11
2
-
4
<1
-
General disorders and administration site conditionsPyrexia
27
3
<1
22
2
-
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disordersBone pain
19
<1
-
10
<1
-
Back pain
13
<1
-
7
-
-
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disordersRashes, eruptions and exanthemsGrouped term includes rash maculo-papular, rash macular, rash, rash papular, rash generalized, and rash vesicular.
13
<1
<1
8
<1
-
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersDyspnea
12
1
-
19
2
-
InvestigationsDecreased weight
22
<1
-
6
<1
-
Increased alanine aminotransferase
10
3
-
4
<1
-
Metabolism and nutrition disordersDecreased appetite
18
<1
-
12
<1
-
Psychiatric disordersInsomnia
19
<1
-
12
<1
-
Previously Untreated High Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)Study 7: AHOD1331The safety of ADCETRIS was evaluated in Study 7: AHOD1331
[see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. The study included pediatric patients with previously untreated high risk cHL. Patients received ADCETRIS plus AVEPC chemotherapy at 1.8 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes prior to other chemotherapy in 21-day cycles (n = 296) or ABVE-PC in 21-day cycles (n = 297). Among patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with AVEPC chemotherapy, the median number of treatment cycles was 5 (range, 1-5).Serious adverse reactions occurred in 22% of patients who received ADCETRIS plus AVEPC chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions in >2% of patients included hypotension (3%) and febrile neutropenia (3%).
Table 5: Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥2% of ADCETRIS + AVEPC Treated Pediatric Patients with Previously Untreated High Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma in Study 7: AHOD1331 ADCETRIS + AVEPCTotal N = 296% of patientsABVE-PCTotal N = 297% of patientsSystem Organ ClassPreferred TermGrade 3Grade 4Grade 3Grade 4Blood and lymphatic system disordersAnemia
35
1.7
28
2
Febrile neutropenia
28
3.4
31
1.7
Lymphopenia
13
11
8
18
ThrombocytopeniaIncludes thrombocytopenia and platelet count decreased
10
22
11
16
Neutropenia
8
43
4.4
36
Gastrointestinal disordersStomatitis
10
-
7
-
Nausea
3.7
-
2
-
Vomiting
3.7
-
1.3
-
Diarrhea
2.4
-
0.3
-
Colitis
2
0.3
1
-
Infections and infestationsInfectionsIncludes sepsis, device related infection, skin infection, enterocolitis infectious, pneumonia, appendicitis, cellulitis, urinary tract infection, candida infection, mucosal infection, vaginal infection, wound infection, anorectal infection, arteritis infective, bacteremia, catheter site infection, clostridium difficile colitis, gastroenteritis norovirus, gingivitis, H1N1 influenza, herpes simplex reactivation, infective myositis, klebsiella bacteremia, klebsiella sepsis, meningitis, esophageal infection, oral candidiasis, osteomyelitis, otitis media, septic shock, serratia infection, sinusitis, soft tissue infection, staphylococcal infection, vulvitis
9
2.7
7
3.4
Nervous system disordersPeripheral sensory neuropathy
6
-
4.4
-
Metabolism and nutrition disordersHypokalemia
5
0.7
6
1
Hyponatremia
3.4
-
3
-
Decreased appetite
2.7
-
1.7
-
Dehydration
2.7
-
1
-
Hepatobiliary disordersAlanine aminotransferase increased
3.7
0.3
2.7
0.3
General disorders and administration site conditionsInfusion-related reactionsIncludes anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity, drug hypersensitivity, infusion-related reaction, and bronchospasm
3
1
5
1
Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Post-Auto-HSCT Consolidation (Study 3: AETHERA)
ADCETRIS was studied in 329 patients with cHL at high risk of relapse or progression post-auto-HSCT in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was 1.8 mg/kg of ADCETRIS administered intravenously over 30 minutes every 3 weeks or placebo for up to 16 cycles. Of the 329 enrolled patients, 327 (167 ADCETRIS, 160 placebo) received at least one dose of study treatment. The median number of treatment cycles in each study arm was 15 (range, 1–16) and 80 patients (48%) in the ADCETRIS-treatment arm received 16 cycles[see Clinical Studies (14.1)].Standard international guidelines were followed for infection prophylaxis for herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), and
Pneumocystis jirovecipneumonia (PJP) post-auto-HSCT. Overall, 312 patients (95%) received HSV and VZV prophylaxis with a median duration of 11.1 months (range, 0–20) and 319 patients (98%) received PJP prophylaxis with a median duration of 6.5 months (range, 0–20).Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were neutropenia (22%), peripheral sensory neuropathy (16%), upper respiratory tract infection (6%), and peripheral motor neuropathy (6%)
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. Adverse reactions led to treatment discontinuation in 32% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. Adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation in 2 or more patients were peripheral sensory neuropathy (14%), peripheral motor neuropathy (7%), acute respiratory distress syndrome (1%), paresthesia (1%), and vomiting (1%). Serious adverse reactions were reported in 25% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. The most common serious adverse reactions were pneumonia (4%), pyrexia (4%), vomiting (3%), nausea (2%), hepatotoxicity (2%), and peripheral sensory neuropathy (2%).Table 6: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% in ADCETRIS-Treated Patients with Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Post-Auto-HSCT Consolidation (Study 3: AETHERA) Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4 ADCETRISTotal N = 167% of patientsPlaceboTotal N = 160% of patientsBody SystemAdverse ReactionAny GradeGrade 3Grade 4Any GradeGrade 3Grade 4Blood and lymphatic system disordersNeutropeniaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data
78
30
9
34
6
4
Thrombocytopenia
41
2
4
20
3
2
Anemia
27
4
-
19
2
-
Nervous system disordersPeripheral sensory neuropathy
56
10
-
16
1
-
Peripheral motor neuropathy
23
6
-
2
1
-
Headache
11
2
-
8
1
-
Infections and infestationsUpper respiratory tract infection
26
-
-
23
1
-
General disorders and administration site conditionsFatigue
24
2
-
18
3
-
Pyrexia
19
2
-
16
-
-
Chills
10
-
-
5
-
-
Gastrointestinal disordersNausea
22
3
-
8
-
-
Diarrhea
20
2
-
10
1
-
Vomiting
16
2
-
7
-
-
Abdominal pain
14
2
-
3
-
-
Constipation
13
2
-
3
-
-
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersCough
21
-
-
16
-
-
Dyspnea
13
-
-
6
-
1
InvestigationsWeight decreased
19
1
-
6
-
-
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disordersArthralgia
18
1
-
9
-
-
Muscle spasms
11
-
-
6
-
-
Myalgia
11
1
-
4
-
-
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disordersPruritus
12
1
-
8
-
-
Metabolism and nutrition disordersDecreased appetite
12
1
-
6
-
-
Relapsed Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (Study 1)ADCETRIS was studied in 102 patients with cHL in a single arm clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was 1.8 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks. Median duration of treatment was 9 cycles (range, 1–16)
[see Clinical Studies (14.1)].Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were neutropenia (16%) and peripheral sensory neuropathy (13%)
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. Adverse reactions led to treatment discontinuation in 20% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. Adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation in 2 or more patients were peripheral sensory neuropathy (6%) and peripheral motor neuropathy (3%). Serious adverse reactions were reported in 25% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. The most common serious adverse reactions were peripheral motor neuropathy (4%), abdominal pain (3%), pulmonary embolism (2%), pneumonitis (2%), pneumothorax (2%), pyelonephritis (2%), and pyrexia (2%).Table 7: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Patients with Relapsed Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (Study 1) Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 3.0 cHLTotal N = 102% of patientsBody SystemAdverse ReactionAny GradeGrade 3Grade 4Blood and lymphatic system disordersNeutropeniaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data
54
15
6
Anemia
33
8
2
Thrombocytopenia
28
7
2
Lymphadenopathy
11
-
-
Nervous system disordersPeripheral sensory neuropathy
52
8
-
Peripheral motor neuropathy
16
4
-
Headache
19
-
-
Dizziness
11
-
-
General disorders and administration site conditionsFatigue
49
3
-
Pyrexia
29
2
-
Chills
13
-
-
Infections and infestationsUpper respiratory tract infection
47
-
-
Gastrointestinal disordersNausea
42
-
-
Diarrhea
36
1
-
Abdominal pain
25
2
1
Vomiting
22
-
-
Constipation
16
-
-
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disordersRash
27
-
-
Pruritus
17
-
-
Alopecia
13
-
-
Night sweats
12
-
-
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersCough
25
-
-
Dyspnea
13
1
-
Oropharyngeal pain
11
-
-
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disordersArthralgia
19
-
-
Myalgia
17
-
-
Back pain
14
-
-
Pain in extremity
10
-
-
Psychiatric disordersInsomnia
14
-
-
Anxiety
11
2
-
Metabolism and nutrition disordersDecreased appetite
11
-
-
Previously Untreated Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma or Other CD30-Expressing Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas (Study 6, ECHELON-2)ADCETRIS in combination with CHP was evaluated in patients with previously untreated, CD30-expressing PTCL in a multicenter randomized, double-blind, double dummy, actively controlled trial. Patients were randomized to receive ADCETRIS + CHP or CHOP for 6 to 8, 21-day cycles. ADCETRIS was administered on Day 1 of each cycle, with a starting dose of 1.8 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes, approximately 1 hour after completion of CHP
[see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. The trial required hepatic transaminases ≤3 times upper limit of normal (ULN), total bilirubin ≤1.5 times ULN, and serum creatinine ≤2 times ULN and excluded patients with Grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy.A total of 449 patients were treated (223 with ADCETRIS + CHP, 226 with CHOP), with 6 cycles planned in 81%. In the ADCETRIS + CHP arm, 70% of patients received 6 cycles, and 18% received 8 cycles. Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF was administered to 34% of ADCETRIS + CHP-treated patients and 27% of CHOP-treated patients.
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients in the A+CHP arm and in 4% of patients in the CHOP arms, most often from infection. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 38% of ADCETRIS + CHP- treated patients and 35% of CHOP-treated patients. Serious adverse reactions occurring in >2% of ADCETRIS + CHP-treated patients included febrile neutropenia (14%), pneumonia (5%), pyrexia (4%), and sepsis (3%).
The most common adverse reactions observed ≥2% more in recipients of ADCETRIS + CHP were nausea, diarrhea, fatigue or asthenia, mucositis, pyrexia, vomiting, and anemia. Other common (≥10%) adverse reactions observed ≥2% more with ADCETRIS + CHP were febrile neutropenia, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dyspnea, edema, cough, dizziness, hypokalemia, decreased weight, and myalgia.
In recipients of ADCETRIS + CHP, adverse reactions led to dose delays of ADCETRIS in 25% of patients, dose reduction in 9% (most often for peripheral neuropathy), and discontinuation of ADCETRIS with or without the other components in 7% (most often from peripheral neuropathy and infection).
Table 8: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of ADCETRIS + CHP-Treated Patients with Previously Untreated, CD30-Expressing PTCL (Study 6: ECHELON-2) The table includes a combination of grouped and ungrouped terms. CHP = cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone; CHOP = cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone
Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4.03ADCETRIS + CHPTotal N = 223% of patientsCHOPTotal N = 226% of patientsBody SystemAdverse ReactionAny GradeGrade 3Grade 4Any GradeGrade 3Grade 4Blood and lymphatic system disordersAnemiaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data. Laboratory values were obtained at the start of each cycle and end of treatment.
66
13
<1
59
12
<1
Neutropenia
59
17
22
58
14
22
Lymphopenia
51
18
1
57
19
2
Febrile neutropenia
19
17
2
16
12
4
Thrombocytopenia
17
3
3
13
3
2
Gastrointestinal disordersNausea
46
2
-
39
2
-
Diarrhea
38
6
-
20
<1
-
Mucositis
30
2
<1
27
3
-
Constipation
29
<1
<1
30
1
-
Vomiting
26
<1
-
17
2
-
Abdominal pain
17
1
-
13
<1
-
Nervous system disordersPeripheral neuropathy
52
3
<1
55
4
-
Headache
15
<1
-
15
<1
-
Dizziness
13
-
-
9
<1
-
General disorders and administration site conditionsFatigue or asthenia
35
2
-
29
2
-
Pyrexia
26
1
<1
19
-
-
Edema
15
<1
-
12
<1
-
Infections and infestationsUpper respiratory tract infection
14
<1
-
15
<1
-
Skin and subcutaneous disordersAlopecia
26
-
-
25
1
-
Rash
16
1
<1
14
1
-
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disordersMyalgia
11
-
-
8
-
-
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersDyspnea
15
2
-
11
2
-
Cough
13
<1
-
10
-
-
Metabolism and nutrition disordersDecreased appetite
17
1
-
12
1
-
Hypokalemia
12
4
-
8
<1
<1
InvestigationsWeight decreased
12
<1
-
8
<1
-
Psychiatric disordersInsomnia
11
-
-
14
-
-
Relapsed Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (Study 2)ADCETRIS was studied in 58 patients with sALCL in a single arm clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was 1.8 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks. Median duration of treatment was 7 cycles (range, 1–16)
[see Clinical Studies (14.2)].Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were neutropenia (12%) and peripheral sensory neuropathy (7%)
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. Adverse reactions led to treatment discontinuation in 19% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. The adverse reaction that led to treatment discontinuation in 2 or more patients was peripheral sensory neuropathy (5%). Serious adverse reactions were reported in 41% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. The most common serious adverse reactions were septic shock (3%), supraventricular arrhythmia (3%), pain in extremity (3%), and urinary tract infection (3%).Table 9: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Patients with Relapsed Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (Study 2) sALCL
Total N = 58
% of patientsBody SystemAdverse ReactionAny GradeGrade 3Grade 4Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 3.0 Blood and lymphatic system disordersNeutropeniaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data
55
12
9
Anemia
52
2
-
Thrombocytopenia
16
5
5
Lymphadenopathy
10
-
-
Nervous system disordersPeripheral sensory neuropathy
53
10
-
Headache
16
2
-
Dizziness
16
-
-
General disorders and administration site conditionsFatigue
41
2
2
Pyrexia
38
2
-
Chills
12
-
-
Pain
28
-
5
Edema peripheral
16
-
-
Infections and infestationsUpper respiratory tract infection
12
-
-
Gastrointestinal disordersNausea
38
2
-
Diarrhea
29
3
-
Vomiting
17
3
-
Constipation
19
2
-
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disordersRash
31
-
-
Pruritus
19
-
-
Alopecia
14
-
-
Dry skin
10
-
-
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersCough
17
-
-
Dyspnea
19
2
-
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disordersMyalgia
16
2
-
Back pain
10
2
-
Pain in extremity
10
2
2
Muscle spasms
10
2
-
Psychiatric disordersInsomnia
16
-
-
Metabolism and nutrition disordersDecreased appetite
16
2
-
InvestigationsWeight decreased
12
3
-
Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma and CD30-Expressing Mycosis Fungoides (Study 4: ALCANZA)ADCETRIS was studied in 131 patients with pcALCL or CD30-expressing MF requiring systemic therapy in a randomized, open-label, multicenter clinical trial in which the recommended starting dose and schedule was ADCETRIS 1.8 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes every 3 weeks or physician’s choice of either methotrexate 5 to 50 mg orally weekly or bexarotene 300 mg/m2orally daily.
Of the 131 enrolled patients, 128 (66 brentuximab vedotin, 62 physician’s choice) received at least one dose of study treatment. The median number of treatment cycles in the ADCETRIS treatment arm was 12 (range, 1–16) compared to 3 (range, 1–16) and 6 (range, 1–16) in the methotrexate and bexarotene arms, respectively. Twenty-four (24) patients (36%) in the ADCETRIS-treatment arm received 16 cycles compared to 5 patients (8%) in the physician’s choice arm
[see Clinical Studies (14.2)].Adverse reactions that led to dose delays in more than 5% of ADCETRIS-treated patients were peripheral sensory neuropathy (15%) and neutropenia (6%)
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. Adverse reactions led to treatment discontinuation in 24% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. The most common adverse reaction that led to treatment discontinuation was peripheral neuropathy (12%). Serious adverse reactions were reported in 29% of ADCETRIS-treated patients. The most common serious adverse reactions were cellulitis (3%) and pyrexia (3%).Table 10: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% ADCETRIS-Treated Patients with pcALCL or CD30-Expressing MF (Study 4: ALCANZA) ADCETRIS
Total N = 66
% of patientsPhysician’s ChoicePhysician’s choice of either methotrexate or bexarotene
Total N = 62
% of patientsBody SystemAdverse ReactionAny GradeGrade 3Grade 4Any GradeGrade 3Grade 4Events were graded using the NCI CTCAE Version 4.03 Blood and lymphatic system disordersAnemiaDerived from laboratory values and adverse reaction data
62
-
-
65
5
-
Neutropenia
21
3
2
24
5
-
Thrombocytopenia
15
2
2
2
-
-
Nervous system disordersPeripheral sensory neuropathy
45
5
-
2
-
-
Gastrointestinal disordersNausea
36
2
-
13
-
-
Diarrhea
29
3
-
6
-
-
Vomiting
17
2
-
5
-
-
General disorders and administration site conditionsFatigue
29
5
-
27
2
-
Pyrexia
17
-
-
18
2
-
Edema peripheral
11
-
-
10
-
-
Asthenia
11
2
-
8
-
2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disordersPruritus
17
2
-
13
3
-
Alopecia
15
-
-
3
-
-
Rash maculo-papular
11
2
-
5
-
-
Pruritus generalized
11
2
-
2
-
-
Metabolism and nutrition disordersDecreased appetite
15
-
-
5
-
-
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disordersArthralgia
12
-
-
6
-
-
Myalgia
12
-
-
3
-
-
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersDyspnea
11
-
-
-
-
-
Relapsed or Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma (Study 8: ECHELON-3)The safety of ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product was evaluated in ECHELON-3, a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL who had received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy and who were not eligible for HSCT or CAR T-cell therapy
[see Clinical Studies (14.5)].Patients in the treatment arm (n = 112) received ADCETRIS, 1.2 mg/kg via intravenous infusion every 3 weeks, lenalidomide, and a rituximab product. Placebo replaced ADCETRIS in the placebo plus lenalidomide and rituximab arm (n = 116).
The trial required an absolute neutrophil count ≥1,000/µL, platelet count ≥50,000/µL, creatinine clearance (CrCL) ≥45 mL/min, hepatic transaminases ≤3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), and bilirubin <1.5 times ULN. The trial excluded patients having Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status above 2, active central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, and Grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) primary prophylaxis was required and administered to 98% of patients in the ADCETRIS plus lenalidomide and rituximab arm and 91% of patients in the lenalidomide and rituximab arm.
The median age was 71 years (range: 21 to 89 years); 44% of patients were female; 53% were White, 26% were Asian, and 4% were Hispanic or Latino. There were no Black or African American patients enrolled in ECHELON-3. Among patients who received ADCETRIS, the median number of treatment cycles was 5 (range, 1-34).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 60% of patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product. Serious adverse reactions that occurred in >2% of patients included pneumonia (21%), COVID-19 (13%, includes COVID-19 pneumonia), sepsis (9%), febrile neutropenia (7%), hemorrhage (3.6%), urinary tract infection (3.6%), thrombocytopenia (2.7%) and upper respiratory tract infection (2.7%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 12% of patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product, including COVID-19 (4.5%, includes COVID-19 pneumonia), pneumonia (3.6%), and sepsis (1.8%).
Adverse reactions led to dose reduction of ADCETRIS in 6% of patients, all due to peripheral neuropathy. Adverse reactions leading to dose delay of ADCETRIS in more than 5% of patients included neutropenia (23%), COVID-19 (13%), pneumonia (8%), and thrombocytopenia (8%).
Adverse reactions led to discontinuation of ADCETRIS in 20% of patients. Adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation in 3 or more patients included peripheral neuropathy (4.5%) and pneumonia (2.7%).
Table 11: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of ADCETRIS in Combination with Lenalidomide and a Rituximab Product-Treated Patients in Relapsed or Refractory LBCL (Study 8: ECHELON-3) ADCETRIS + Lenalidomide + Rituximab
N = 112Placebo + Lenalidomide + Rituximab
N = 116Body SystemAdverse ReactionAll Grades%Grade 3-4%All Grades%Grade 3-4%General disorders and Administration Site ConditionsFatigueIncludes other related terms.
46
10
29
5
Pyrexia
15
1.8
15
0.9
Gastrointestinal disordersDiarrhea
31
4.5
23
1.7
Constipation
17
1.8
18
0
Nausea
15
0.9
16
0.9
Abdominal pain
12
1.8
12
1.7
Stomatitis
11
0
7
0
Nervous system disordersPeripheral neuropathyIncludes peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral motor neuropathy, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, neuropathy peripheral, hypoesthesia oral, oral dysesthesia, neuralgia, paresthesia oral.
27
5
21
0
Infections and InfestationsCOVID-19Includes COVID-19 and COVID-19 pneumonia.
27
13
16
8
PneumoniaIncludes pneumonia, COVID-19 pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, lung infiltration, organizing pneumonia, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, pneumonia bacterial, pneumonia fungal, pneumonia streptococcal, pneumonia viral.
27
21
10
9
Upper respiratory tract infection
12
2.7
5
0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disordersRash
27
2.7
16
0.9
Pruritus
17
0
6
0
Renal and urinary disordersRenal insufficiency
20
3.6
14
4.3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersCough
17
0
9
0
Dyspnea
12
0.9
14
2.6
Metabolism and nutrition disordersDecreased appetite
17
0.9
9
0
InvestigationsWeight decreased
13
0.9
5
0.9
Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product include febrile neutropenia, edema, hypotension, urinary tract infection, sepsis, respiratory tract infection, vomiting, back pain, dizziness, arthralgia, herpes virus infection, bone pain, atrial fibrillation or flutter, lower respiratory tract infection, and cardiac failure.
Table 12: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥20%) that Worsened from Baseline in Patients Who Received ADCETRIS + Lenalidomide + Rituximab-Treated Patients in Relapsed or Refractory LBCL (Study 8: ECHELON-3) ADCETRIS + Lenalidomide + RituximabThe denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 105 to 107 in the ADCETRIS + lenalidomide + rituximab arm, and from 97 to 103 in the placebo + lenalidomide + rituximab arm based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value.
N = 112Placebo + Lenalidomide + Rituximab
N = 116Laboratory AbnormalityAll Grades(%)Grade 3-4(%)All Grades(%)Grade 3-4(%)HematologyNeutrophils decreased
77
49
63
42
Lymphocytes decreased
65
38
53
30
Platelets decreased
65
29
54
18
Hemoglobin decreased
54
19
49
14
ChemistryAlanine aminotransferase increased
31
0.9
17
0
Potassium decreased
31
7
29
2.9
Albumin decreased
29
0.9
25
1
Creatinine increased
26
2.8
23
0
Calcium decreased
21
0.9
7
0
Additional Important Adverse ReactionsInfusion reactionsIn studies of ADCETRIS as monotherapy (Studies 1–4), 13% of ADCETRIS-treated patients experienced infusion-related reactions. The most common adverse reactions in Studies 1–4 (≥3% in any study) associated with infusion-related reactions were chills (4%), nausea (3–4%), dyspnea (2–3%), pruritus (2–5%), pyrexia (2%), and cough (2%). Grade 3 events were reported in 5 of the 51 ADCETRIS-treated patients who experienced infusion-related reactions.
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with AVD (Study 5, ECHELON-1), infusion-related reactions were reported in 57 patients (9%) in the ADCETRIS + AVD-treated arm. Grade 3 events were reported in 3 of the 57 patients treated with ADCETRIS + AVD who experienced infusion-related reactions. The most common adverse reaction (≥2%) associated with infusion-related reactions was nausea (2%).
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with CHP (Study 6, ECHELON-2), infusion-related reactions were reported in 10 patients (4%) in the ADCETRIS + CHP-treated arm: 2 (1%) patients with events that were Grade 3 or higher events, and 8 (4%) patients with events that were less than Grade 3.
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab (Study 8, ECHELON-3), Grade 1 or 2 infusion-related reactions were reported in 6 patients (5%) in the ADCETRIS + lenalidomide + rituximab arm.
Pulmonary toxicityIn a trial in patients with cHL that studied ADCETRIS with bleomycin as part of a combination regimen, the rate of non-infectious pulmonary toxicity was higher than the historical incidence reported with ABVD (doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine). Patients typically reported cough and dyspnea. Interstitial infiltration and/or inflammation were observed on radiographs and computed tomographic imaging of the chest. Most patients responded to corticosteroids. The concomitant use of ADCETRIS with bleomycin is contraindicated
[see Contraindications (4)].In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with AVD (Study 5, ECHELON-1), non-infectious pulmonary toxicity events were reported in 12 patients (2%) in the ADCETRIS + AVD arm. These events included lung infiltration (6 patients) and pneumonitis (6 patients), or interstitial lung disease (1 patient).
In a study of ADCETRIS in combination with CHP (Study 6, ECHELON-2), non-infectious pulmonary toxicity events were reported in 5 patients (2%) in the ADCETRIS + CHP arm; all 5 events were pneumonitis. Cases of pulmonary toxicity have also been reported in patients receiving ADCETRIS monotherapy. In Study 3 (AETHERA), pulmonary toxicity was reported in 8 patients (5%) in the ADCETRIS-treated arm and 5 patients (3%) in the placebo arm.
Immunogenicity: Anti-Drug Antibody-Associated Adverse ReactionsDuring treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory cHL and relapsed or refractory systemic ALCL in Studies 1 and 2, two of the patients (1%) with persistently positive antibodies experienced adverse reactions consistent with infusion reactions that led to discontinuation of treatment
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].Overall, a higher incidence of infusion-related reactions was observed in patients who developed persistently positive antibodies[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)].6.2 Post Marketing ExperienceThe following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of ADCETRIS. 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.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: febrile neutropenia[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].Gastrointestinal disorders: acute pancreatitis and gastrointestinal complications (including fatal outcomes)[see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)].Hepatobiliary disorders: hepatotoxicity[see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].Infections: PML[see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.9)], serious infections and opportunistic infections[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].Metabolism and nutrition disorders: hyperglycemia[see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)].Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: noninfectious pulmonary toxicity including pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, and ARDS (some with fatal outcomes)[see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Toxic epidermal necrolysis, including fatal outcomes[see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)].,7 DRUG INTERACTIONSConcomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers has the potential to affect the exposure to monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) .
7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on ADCETRISCYP3A4 Inhibitors:Co-administration of ADCETRIS with ketoconazole, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, increased exposure to MMAE[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)],which may increase the risk of adverse reaction. Closely monitor adverse reactions when ADCETRIS is given concomitantly with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.,8.6 Renal ImpairmentAvoid the use of ADCETRIS in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCL <30 mL/min)
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].No dosage adjustment is required for mild (CrCL >50–80 mL/min) or moderate (CrCL 30–50 mL/min) renal impairment.).8.7 Hepatic ImpairmentAvoid the use of ADCETRIS in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) or severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Dosage reduction is required in patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) hepatic impairment[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].Hepatic impairment for patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma is defined per the National Cancer Institute Organ Dysfunction Working Group.
• Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed ().8.2 LactationRisk SummaryThere is no information regarding the presence of brentuximab vedotin in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child from ADCETRIS, including cytopenias and neurologic or gastrointestinal toxicities, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during ADCETRIS treatment.