Alunbrig
(Brigatinib)Dosage & Administration
90 mg orally once daily for the first 7 days; then increase to 180 mg orally once daily. May be taken with or without food. (
2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosage for ALUNBRIG is:
Administer ALUNBRIG until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
If ALUNBRIG is interrupted for 14 days or longer for reasons other than adverse reactions, resume treatment at 90 mg once daily for 7 days before increasing to the previously tolerated dose.
ALUNBRIG may be taken with or without food. Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole. Do not crush or chew tablets.
If a dose of ALUNBRIG is missed or vomiting occurs after taking a dose, do not administer an additional dose and take the next dose of ALUNBRIG at the scheduled time.
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Alunbrig Prescribing Information
ALUNBRIG is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as detected by an FDA-approved test
2.1 Patient SelectionSelect patients for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC with ALUNBRIG based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor specimens
Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of ALK rearrangements in NSCLC is available at http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.
90 mg orally once daily for the first 7 days; then increase to 180 mg orally once daily. May be taken with or without food. (
2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosage for ALUNBRIG is:
- 90 mg orally once daily for the first 7 days; then increase the dose to 180 mg orally once daily.
Administer ALUNBRIG until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
If ALUNBRIG is interrupted for 14 days or longer for reasons other than adverse reactions, resume treatment at 90 mg once daily for 7 days before increasing to the previously tolerated dose.
ALUNBRIG may be taken with or without food. Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole. Do not crush or chew tablets.
If a dose of ALUNBRIG is missed or vomiting occurs after taking a dose, do not administer an additional dose and take the next dose of ALUNBRIG at the scheduled time.
- 180 mg: oval, white to off-white film-coated tablets with "U13" debossed on one side and plain on the other side
- 90 mg: oval, white to off-white film-coated tablets with "U7" debossed on one side and plain on the other side
- 30 mg: round, white to off-white film-coated tablets with "U3" debossed on one side and plain on the other side
- Hepatic Impairment: Reduce the dose of ALUNBRIG for patients with severe hepatic impairment. (,
2.6 Dosage Modifications for Patients with Severe Hepatic ImpairmentReduce the ALUNBRIG once daily dose by approximately 40% (i.e., from 180 mg to 120 mg, 120 mg to 90 mg, or from 90 mg to 60 mg) for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].)8.6 Hepatic ImpairmentNo dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A) or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B). Reduce the dose of ALUNBRIG for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)
[see Dosage and Administration (2.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. - Renal Impairment: Reduce the dose of ALUNBRIG for patients with severe renal impairment. (,
2.7 Dosage Modifications for Patients with Severe Renal ImpairmentReduce the ALUNBRIG once daily dose by approximately 50% (i.e., from 180 mg to 90 mg, or from 90 mg to 60 mg) for patients with severe renal impairment [creatinine clearance (CLcr) 15 to 29 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault]
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].)8.7 Renal ImpairmentNo dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment [creatinine clearance (CLcr) 30 to 89 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault]. Reduce the dose of ALUNBRIG for patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min)
[see Dosage and Administration (2.7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. - Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ()
8.2 LactationRisk SummaryThere are no data regarding the secretion of brigatinib in human milk or its effects on the breastfed infant or milk production. Because of the potential for adverse reactions in breastfed infants, advise lactating women not to breastfeed during treatment with ALUNBRIG and for 1 week following the final dose.
None.
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Monitor for new or worsening respiratory symptoms, particularly during the first week of treatment. Withhold ALUNBRIG for new or worsening respiratory symptoms and promptly evaluate for ILD/pneumonitis. Upon recovery, either dose reduce or permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.1 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/PneumonitisSevere, life-threatening, and fatal pulmonary adverse reactions consistent with interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis have occurred with ALUNBRIG.
In Trial ALTA 1L, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 5.1% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG. ILD/pneumonitis occurred within 8 days of initiation of ALUNBRIG in 2.9% of patients, with Grade 3 to 4 reactions occurring in 2.2% of patients.
In Trial ALTA, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.7% of patients in the 90 mg group (90 mg once daily) and 9.1% of patients in the 90→180 mg group (180 mg once daily with 7-day lead-in at 90 mg once daily). Adverse reactions consistent with possible ILD/pneumonitis occurred within 9 days of initiation of ALUNBRIG (median onset was 2 days) in 6.4% of patients, with Grade 3 to 4 reactions occurring in 2.7%.
Monitor for new or worsening respiratory symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, cough, etc.), particularly during the first week of initiating ALUNBRIG. Withhold ALUNBRIG in any patient with new or worsening respiratory symptoms, and promptly evaluate for ILD/pneumonitis or other causes of respiratory symptoms (e.g., pulmonary embolism, tumor progression, and infectious pneumonia). For Grade 1 or 2 ILD/pneumonitis, either resume ALUNBRIG with dose reduction according to Table 1 after recovery to baseline or permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for Grade 3 or 4 ILD/pneumonitis or recurrence of Grade 1 or 2 ILD/pneumonitis
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Hypertension: Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and then at least monthly during treatment. For severe hypertension, withhold ALUNBRIG, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.2 HypertensionIn ALTA 1L, hypertension was reported in 32% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG; Grade 3 hypertension occurred in 13% of patients.
In ALTA, hypertension was reported in 11% of patients in the 90 mg group who received ALUNBRIG and 21% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 3 hypertension occurred in 5.9% of patients overall.
Control blood pressure prior to treatment with ALUNBRIG. Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and at least monthly thereafter during treatment with ALUNBRIG. Withhold ALUNBRIG for Grade 3 hypertension despite optimal antihypertensive therapy. Upon resolution or improvement to Grade 1, resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose. Consider permanent discontinuation of treatment with ALUNBRIG for Grade 4 hypertension or recurrence of Grade 3 hypertension
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)].Use caution when administering ALUNBRIG in combination with antihypertensive agents that cause bradycardia
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Bradycardia: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly during treatment. If symptomatic, withhold ALUNBRIG, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.3 BradycardiaIn ALTA 1L, heart rates less than 50 beats per minute (bpm) occurred in 8.1% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG. Grade 3 bradycardia occurred in 1 patient (0.7%).
In ALTA, heart rates less than 50 beats per minute (bpm) occurred in 5.7% of patients in the 90 mg group and 7.6% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 2 bradycardia occurred in 1 (0.9%) patient in the 90 mg group.
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with ALUNBRIG. Monitor patients more frequently if concomitant use of drug known to cause bradycardia cannot be avoided
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].For symptomatic bradycardia, withhold ALUNBRIG and review concomitant medications for those known to cause bradycardia. If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose following resolution of symptomatic bradycardia; otherwise, reduce the dose of ALUNBRIG following resolution of symptomatic bradycardia. Discontinue ALUNBRIG for life-threatening bradycardia if no contributing concomitant medication is identified
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Visual Disturbance: Advise patients to report visual symptoms. Withhold ALUNBRIG and obtain ophthalmologic evaluation, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.4 Visual DisturbanceIn ALTA 1L, Grade 1 or 2 adverse reactions leading to visual disturbance including blurred vision, photophobia, photopsia, and reduced visual acuity were reported in 7.4% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG.
In ALTA, adverse reactions leading to visual disturbance including blurred vision, diplopia, and reduced visual acuity, were reported in 7.3% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG in the 90 mg group and 10% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 3 macular edema and cataract occurred in 1 patient each in the 90→180 mg group.
Advise patients to report any visual symptoms. Withhold ALUNBRIG and obtain an ophthalmologic evaluation in patients with new or worsening visual symptoms of Grade 2 or greater severity. Upon recovery of Grade 2 or Grade 3 visual disturbances to Grade 1 severity or baseline, resume ALUNBRIG at a reduced dose. Permanently discontinue treatment with ALUNBRIG for Grade 4 visual disturbances
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Monitor CPK levels regularly during treatment. Based on the severity and with muscle pain or weakness, withhold ALUNBRIG, then resume or reduce dose. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.5 Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) ElevationIn ALTA 1L, creatine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation occurred in 81% of patients who received ALUNBRIG. The incidence of Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation was 24%. Dose reduction for CPK elevation occurred in 15% of patients.
In ALTA, CPK elevation occurred in 27% of patients receiving ALUNBRIG in the 90 mg group and 48% of patients in the 90 mg→180 mg group. The incidence of Grade 3 to 4 CPK elevation was 2.8% in the 90 mg group and 12% in the 90→180 mg group.
Dose reduction for CPK elevation occurred in 1.8% of patients in the 90 mg group and 4.5% in the 90→180 mg group.
Advise patients to report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Monitor CPK levels during ALUNBRIG treatment. Withhold ALUNBRIG for Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness. Upon resolution or recovery to Grade 1 CPK elevation or baseline, resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose or at a reduced dose as described in Table 2
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Pancreatic Enzymes Elevation: Monitor lipase and amylase levels regularly during treatment. Based on the severity, withhold ALUNBRIG, then resume or reduce dose. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.6 Pancreatic Enzymes ElevationIn ALTA 1L, amylase elevation occurred in 52% of patients and Grade 3 or 4 amylase elevation occurred in 6.8% of patients. Lipase elevations occurred in 59% of patients and Grade 3 or 4 lipase elevation occurred in 17% of patients.
In ALTA, amylase elevation occurred in 27% of patients in the 90 mg group and 39% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Lipase elevations occurred in 21% of patients in the 90 mg group and 45% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 3 or 4 amylase elevation occurred in 3.7% of patients in the 90 mg group and 2.7% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 3 or 4 lipase elevation occurred in 4.6% of patients in the 90 mg group and 5.5% of patients in the 90→180 mg group.
Monitor lipase and amylase during treatment with ALUNBRIG. Withhold ALUNBRIG for Grade 3 or 4 pancreatic enzyme elevation. Upon resolution or recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose or at a reduced dose as described in Table 2
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Hepatotoxicity: Monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and total bilirubin levels regularly during treatment. Based on severity, withhold dose, then resume at lower level. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.7 HepatotoxicityIn ALTA 1L, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) elevations occurred in 72% of patients and Grade 3 or 4 AST elevations occurred in 4.5% of patients. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations occurred in 52% of patients and Grade 3 or 4 ALT elevations occurred in 5.2% of patients. One patient (0.7%) had a serious adverse reaction of hepatocellular injury.
In ALTA, AST elevations occurred in 38% of patients in the 90 mg group and 65% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. ALT elevations occurred in 34% of patients in the 90 mg group and 40% of patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 3 or 4 AST elevations occurred in 0.9% of patients in the 90 mg group and did not occur in any patients in the 90→180 mg group. Grade 3 or 4 ALT elevations did not occur in any patients in the 90 mg group and in 2.7% of patients in the 90→180 mg group.
Monitor AST, ALT and total bilirubin during treatment with ALUNBRIG, especially during first 3 months. Withhold ALUNBRIG for Grade 3 or 4 hepatic enzyme elevation with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN. Upon resolution or recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3 × ULN) or to baseline, resume ALUNBRIG at a next lower dose as described in Table 2. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for Grade 2 to 4 hepatic enzyme elevation with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 times the ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Hyperglycemia: Assess fasting serum glucose prior to starting ALUNBRIG and regularly during treatment. If not adequately controlled with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG, then consider dose reduction or permanently discontinue, based on severity. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.8 HyperglycemiaIn ALTA 1L, 56% of patients who received ALUNBRIG experienced new or worsening hyperglycemia. Grade 3 hyperglycemia, based on laboratory assessment of serum fasting glucose levels, occurred in 7.5% of patients.
In ALTA, 43% of patients who received ALUNBRIG experienced new or worsening hyperglycemia. Grade 3 hyperglycemia, based on laboratory assessment of serum fasting glucose levels, occurred in 3.7% of patients. Two of 20 (10%) patients with diabetes or glucose intolerance at baseline required initiation of insulin while receiving ALUNBRIG.
Assess fasting serum glucose prior to initiation of ALUNBRIG and monitor periodically thereafter. Initiate or optimize antihyperglycemic medications as needed. If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and consider reducing the dose of ALUNBRIG as described in Table 1 or permanently discontinuing ALUNBRIG
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Photosensitivity: Advise patients to limit sun exposure. Based on severity withhold ALUNBRIG, then resume at the same dose, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue. (,
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsALUNBRIG dosage reductions for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Reductions Dosage Reduction Dosage First Second Third 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily permanently discontinue N/ANot applicable 180 mg once daily 120 mg once daily 90 mg once daily 60 mg once daily Once reduced for adverse reactions, do not subsequently increase the dosage of ALUNBRIG. Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if patients are unable to tolerate the 60 mg once daily dose.
Recommendations for dosage modifications of ALUNBRIG for the management of adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended ALUNBRIG Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction SeverityGraded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4). Dosage Modifications bpm = beats per minute; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HR = heart rate; SBP = systolic blood pressure; ULN = upper limit of normal Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) /Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose and do not escalate to 180 mg if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 2 - If new pulmonary symptoms occurduringthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. Resume at next lower dose (Table 1) and do not dose escalate if ILD/pneumonitis is suspected.
- If new pulmonary symptoms occurafterthe first 7 days of treatment, withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline. If ILD/pneumonitis is suspected, resume at next lower dose (Table 1); otherwise, resume at same dose.
- If ILD/pneumonitis recurs, permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for ILD/pneumonitis. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3 hypertension (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg, medical intervention indicated, more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume ALUNBRIG at the same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
Grade 4 hypertension (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at next lower dose (Table 1)orpermanently discontinue treatment.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG for recurrence of Grade 4 hypertension.
Bradycardia (HR less than 60 bpm) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Symptomatic bradycardia - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If a concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at same dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
- If no concomitant medication known to cause bradycardia is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
Bradycardia with life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated - Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
- If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued or dose-adjusted, resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.
- Recurrence: permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
Visual Disturbance [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Grade 2 or 3 visual disturbance Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or baseline, then resume at the next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 4 visual disturbance Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade 3 or 4 CPK elevation (greater than 5× ULN) with Grade 2 or higher muscle pain or weakness - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 2.5× ULN) CPK elevation or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at the next lower dose (Table 1).
Lipase/Amylase Elevation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]Grade 3 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 2× ULN) - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at same dose.
- Recurrence: Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1).
Grade 4 lipase or amylase elevation (greater than 5× ULN) Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 1.5× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Hepatotoxicity (Elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Grade 3 or 4 elevation (greater than 5 × ULN) of either ALT or AST with bilirubin less than or equal to 2 × ULN Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to Grade 1 or less (less than or equal to 3× ULN) or to baseline, then resume ALUNBRIG at next lower dose (Table 1). Grade 2 to 4 elevation (greater than 3 × ULN) of ALT or AST with concurrent total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG. Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL or 13.9 mmol/L) or 4 If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, withhold ALUNBRIG until adequate hyperglycemic control is achieved and resume at the next lower dose (Table 1) orpermanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.Other Grade 3 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at same dose.
- Recurrence: withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline, then resume at next lower dose or discontinue ALUNBRIG (Table 1).
Grade 4 - Withhold ALUNBRIG until recovery to baseline and resume at next lower dose (Table 1).
- Recurrence: Permanently discontinue ALUNBRIG.
)5.9 PhotosensitivityIn ALTA 1L, photosensitivity occurred in 3.7% of patients who received ALUNBRIG, with 0.7% Grade 3 to 4.
In ALTA, 0.9% of patients who received ALUNBRIG in the 90 mg group experienced photosensitivity and 0.9% of patients in the 90 mg→180 mg group. Grade 3 to 4 photosensitivity was not reported in patients in the 90 mg group or in the 90→180 mg group.
Advise patients to limit sun exposure while taking brigatinib, and for at least 5 days after discontinuation of treatment. Advise patients, when outdoors to wear a hat and protective clothing, and use a broad-spectrum Ultraviolet A (UVA)/ Ultraviolet B (UVB) sunscreen and lip balm (SPF ≥30) to help protect against sunburn. Based on the severity withhold ALUNBRIG, then resume at the same dose, or reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue as described in Table 2
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. - If new pulmonary symptoms occur
- Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. (,
5.10 Embryo-Fetal ToxicityBased on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, ALUNBRIG can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. There are no clinical data on the use of ALUNBRIG in pregnant women. Administration of brigatinib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in dose-related skeletal anomalies at doses as low as 12.5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.7 times the human exposure by AUC at 180 mg once daily), as well as increased post-implantation loss, malformations, and decreased fetal body weight at doses of 25 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.26 times the human exposure at 180 mg once daily) or higher.
Advise women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALUNBRIG and for at least 4 months following the final dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose of ALUNBRIG
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3), Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)].,8.1 PregnancyRisk SummaryBased on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, ALUNBRIG can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman
[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. There are no clinical data on the use of ALUNBRIG in pregnant women. Administration of brigatinib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in dose-related skeletal anomalies at doses as low as 12.5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.7 times the human exposure by AUC at 180 mg once daily) as well as increased post-implantation loss, malformations, and decreased fetal body weight at doses of 25 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.26 times the human exposure at 180 mg once daily) or greater(see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
DataAnimal DataIn an embryo-fetal development study in which pregnant rats were administered daily doses of brigatinib during organogenesis, dose-related skeletal (incomplete ossification, small incisors) and visceral anomalies were observed at doses as low as 12.5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.7 times the human exposure by AUC at 180 mg once daily). Malformations observed at 25 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.26 times the human AUC at 180 mg once daily) included anasarca (generalized subcutaneous edema), anophthalmia (absent eyes), forelimb hyperflexion, small, short and/or bent limbs, multiple fused ribs, bent scapulae, omphalocele (intestine protruding into umbilicus), and gastroschisis (intestines protruding through a defect in the abdominal wall) along with visceral findings of moderate bilateral dilatation of the lateral ventricles.
)8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive PotentialPregnancy TestingVerify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating ALUNBRIG
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].ContraceptionALUNBRIG can cause fetal harm
[see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].FemalesAdvise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALUNBRIG and for at least 4 months after the final dose.
MalesBecause of the potential for genotoxicity, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALUNBRIG and for at least 3 months after the final dose
[see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].InfertilityBased on findings in male reproductive organs in animals, ALUNBRIG may cause reduced fertility in males
[see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].