Piqray
(Alpelisib)Dosage & Administration
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Piqray Prescribing Information
Indications and Usage (1 INDICATIONS AND USAGEPIQRAY is indicated in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer as detected by an FDA-approved test following progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen. PIQRAY is a kinase inhibitor indicated in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer as detected by an FDA-approved test following progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen. | 1/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dosage and Administration, Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions (2.3 Dose Modifications for Adverse ReactionsThe recommended dose modifications for adverse reactions are listed in Table 1.
Tables 2, 3, 4, and 5 summarize recommendations for dose interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of PIQRAY in the management of specific adverse reactions. Cutaneous Adverse Reactions If a severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR) is confirmed, permanently discontinue PIQRAY. Do not reintroduce PIQRAY in patients who have experienced previous SCAR during PIQRAY treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .
Hyperglycemia Before initiating treatment with PIQRAY, test fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and optimize blood glucose. Consider premedication with metformin prior to the initiation of PIQRAY in combination with fulvestrant based on patient risk factors for hyperglycemia, gastrointestinal tolerability, and clinical situation[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)] .After initiating treatment with PIQRAY, monitor fasting glucose (FPG or fasting blood glucose) at least once every week for the first 2 weeks, then at least once every 4 weeks, and as clinically indicated. Monitor HbA1c every 3 months and as clinically indicated. In patients with risk factors for hyperglycemia, monitor fasting glucose more closely and as clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .
Diarrhea or Colitis
Other Toxicities
Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for dose modification guidelines in the event of toxicity and for other relevant safety information. | 1/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warnings and Precautions, Hyperglycemia (5.3 HyperglycemiaSevere hyperglycemia, in some cases associated with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome (HHNKS) or ketoacidosis has occurred in patients treated with PIQRAY. Fatal cases of ketoacidosis have occurred in the postmarketing setting. Hyperglycemia was reported in 65% of patients treated with PIQRAY. Grade 3 (FPG > 250 to 500 mg/dL) and Grade 4 (FPG > 500 mg/dL) hyperglycemia was reported in 33% and 3.9% of patients, respectively. Ketoacidosis was reported in 0.7% of patients (n = 2) treated with PIQRAY. Among the patients who experienced Grade ≥ 2 (FPG 160 to 250 mg/dL) hyperglycemia, the median time to first occurrence of hyperglycemia was 15 days (range, 5 to 517 days). In the 187 patients with hyperglycemia, 87% (163/187) were managed with anti-hyperglycemic medication, and 76% (142/187) reported use of metformin as single agent or in combination with other anti-hyperglycemic medication [i.e., insulin, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, and sulfonylureas]. In patients with Grade ≥ 2 hyperglycemia with at least 1 grade improvement (n = 153), median time to improvement from the first event was 8 days (range, 2 to 65 days). In all patients with elevated FPG who continued fulvestrant treatment after discontinuing PIQRAY (n = 54), 96% (n = 52) of patients had FPG levels that returned to baseline. Before initiating treatment with PIQRAY, test fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and optimize blood glucose. After initiating treatment with PIQRAY, monitor fasting glucose (FPG or fasting blood glucose) at least once every week for the first 2 weeks, then at least once every 4 weeks, and as clinically indicated. Monitor HbA1c every 3 months and as clinically indicated. Monitor fasting glucose more frequently for the first few weeks during treatment with PIQRAY in patients with risk factors for hyperglycemia, such as obesity (BMI ≥ 30), elevated FPG, HbA1c at the upper limit of normal or above, use of concomitant systemic corticosteroids, or age ≥ 75 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5)] .If a patient experiences hyperglycemia after initiating treatment with PIQRAY, monitor fasting glucose as clinically indicated, and at least twice weekly until fasting glucose decreases to normal levels. During treatment with anti-hyperglycemic medication, continue monitoring fasting glucose at least once a week for 8 weeks, followed by once every 2 weeks and as clinically indicated. Consider consultation with a healthcare practitioner with expertise in the treatment of hyperglycemia and counsel patients on lifestyle changes. The safety of PIQRAY in patients with Type 1 and uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes has not been established as these patients were excluded from the SOLAR-1 trial. Patients with a medical history of controlled Type 2 diabetes were included. Patients with a history of diabetes mellitus may require intensified hyperglycemic treatment. Closely monitor patients with diabetes. Consider premedication with metformin prior to the initiation of PIQRAY in combination with fulvestrant based on patient risk factors for hyperglycemia, gastrointestinal tolerability, and clinical situation. In the METALLICA study, use of metformin starting 7 days prior to the initiation of PIQRAY appeared to decrease the incidence and severity of hyperglycemia events, but increased the incidence and severity of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea adverse reactions[see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] .Based on the severity of the hyperglycemia, PIQRAY may require dose interruption, reduction, or discontinuation as described in Table 3 [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] .Advise patients of the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia (e.g., excessive thirst, urinating more often than usual or higher amount of urine than usual, or increased appetite with weight loss). | 1/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Recommended Dose: 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) taken orally once daily with food. ()
2.2 Dosage and AdministrationThe recommended dose of PIQRAY is 300 mg (two 150 mg film-coated tablets) taken orally, once daily, with food
[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs
[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].Patients should take their dose of PIQRAY at approximately the same time each day.
Swallow PIQRAY tablets whole (tablets should not be chewed, crushed or split prior to swallowing). No tablet should be ingested if it is broken, cracked, or otherwise not intact.
If a dose of PIQRAY is missed, it can be taken with food within 9 hours after the time it is usually taken. After more than 9 hours, skip the dose for that day. The next day, take PIQRAY at the usual time.
If the patient vomits after taking the dose, advise the patient not to take an additional dose on that day, and to resume the dosing schedule the next day at the usual time.
When given with PIQRAY, the recommended dose of fulvestrant is 500 mg administered on Days 1, 15, and 29, and once monthly thereafter. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for fulvestrant.
- For adverse reactions, consider dose interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation. ()
2.3 Dose Modifications for Adverse ReactionsThe recommended dose modifications for adverse reactions are listed in Table 1.
Table 1: PIQRAY Dose Reduction Guidelines for Adverse Reactions1 1Only one dose reduction is permitted for pancreatitis.
2If further dose reduction below 200 mg once daily is required, discontinue PIQRAY.PIQRAY dose levelDose and scheduleNumber and strength of tabletsStarting dose 300 mg once daily Two 150 mg tablets First-dose reduction 250 mg once daily One 200 mg tablet and one 50 mg tablet Second-dose reduction 200 mg once daily2 One 200 mg tablet Tables 2, 3, 4, and 5 summarize recommendations for dose interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of PIQRAY in the management of specific adverse reactions.
Cutaneous Adverse ReactionsIf a severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR) is confirmed, permanently discontinue PIQRAY. Do not reintroduce PIQRAY in patients who have experienced previous SCAR during PIQRAY treatment
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].Table 2: Dose Modification and Management for Rash and Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs) 1Grading according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0.
2For all grades of rash, consider consultation with a dermatologist.
3Antihistamines administered prior to rash onset may decrease incidence and severity of rash based on the SOLAR-1 trial.[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2)]Grade1,2Recommendation3Grade 1
(< 10% body surface area (BSA) with active skin toxicity)No PIQRAY dose adjustment required.
Initiate topical corticosteroid treatment.
Consider adding oral antihistamine to manage symptoms.
If active rash is not improved within 28 days of appropriate treatment, add a low dose systemic corticosteroid.
If the etiology is SCAR, permanently discontinue PIQRAY.Grade 2
(10%-30% BSA with active skin toxicity)No PIQRAY dose adjustment required.
Initiate or intensify topical corticosteroid and oral antihistamine treatment.
Consider low dose systemic corticosteroid treatment.
If rash improves to Grade ≤ 1 within 10 days, systemic corticosteroid may be discontinued.
If the etiology is SCAR, permanently discontinue PIQRAY.Grade 3 (e.g., severe rash not responsive to medical management)
(> 30% BSA with active skin toxicity)Interrupt PIQRAY.
Initiate or intensify topical/systemic corticosteroid and oral antihistamine treatment.
If the etiology is SCAR, permanently discontinue PIQRAY.
If the etiology is not a SCAR, interrupt dose until improvement to Grade ≤ 1, then resume PIQRAY at next lower dose level.Grade 4 (e.g., severe bullous, blistering or exfoliating skin conditions)
(any % BSA associated with extensive superinfection, with IV antibiotics indicated; life-threatening consequences)Permanently discontinue PIQRAY. HyperglycemiaBefore initiating treatment with PIQRAY, test fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and optimize blood glucose.
Consider premedication with metformin prior to the initiation of PIQRAY in combination with fulvestrant based on patient risk factors for hyperglycemia, gastrointestinal tolerability, and clinical situation[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].After initiating treatment with PIQRAY, monitor fasting glucose (FPG or fasting blood glucose) at least once every week for the first 2 weeks, then at least once every 4 weeks, and as clinically indicated. Monitor HbA1c every 3 months and as clinically indicated. In patients with risk factors for hyperglycemia, monitor fasting glucose more closely and as clinically indicated
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].Table 3: Dose Modification and Management for Hyperglycemia Abbreviation: ULN, upper limit of normal.
1FPG/Fasting Blood Glucose/Grade levels reflect hyperglycemia grading according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.03.
2Initiate applicable anti-hyperglycemic medications, including metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors or insulin sensitizers (such as thiazolidinediones or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors), and review respective prescribing information for dosing and dose titration recommendations, including local hyperglycemic treatment guidelines. Metformin was recommended in the SOLAR-1 trial with the following guidance:Initiate metformin 500 mg once daily. Based on tolerability, metformin dose may be increased to 500 mg twice daily, followed by 500 mg with breakfast, and 1,000 mg with dinner, followed by further increase to 1,000 mg twice daily if needed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
3As recommended in the SOLAR-1 trial, insulin may be used for 1-2 days until hyperglycemia resolves. However, this may not be necessary in the majority of PIQRAY-induced hyperglycemia, given the short half-life of PIQRAY and the expectation of glucose levels normalizing after interruption of PIQRAY.[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Fasting plasma glucose (FPG)/Fasting blood glucose values1RecommendationDose modifications and management should only be based on fasting glucose values (FPG or fasting blood glucose).Grade 1
Fasting glucose > ULN -160 mg/dL or > ULN -8.9 mmol/LNo PIQRAY dose adjustment required.
Initiate or intensify anti-hyperglycemic treatment2.Grade 2
Fasting glucose > 160-250 mg/dL or > 8.9-13.9 mmol/LNo PIQRAY dose adjustment required.
Initiate or intensify anti-hyperglycemic treatment2.
If fasting glucose does not decrease to ≤ 160 mg/dL or 8.9 mmol/L within 21 days under appropriate anti-hyperglycemic treatment2,3, reduce PIQRAY dose by 1 dose level and follow fasting glucose value specific recommendations.Grade 3
> 250-500 mg/dL
or > 13.9-27.8 mmol/LInterrupt PIQRAY.
Initiate or intensify oral anti-hyperglycemic treatment2and consider additional anti-hyperglycemic medications3for 1-2 days until hyperglycemia improves, as clinically indicated.
Administer intravenous hydration and consider appropriate treatment (e.g., intervention for electrolyte/ketoacidosis/hyperosmolar disturbances).
If fasting glucose decreases to ≤ 160 mg/dL or 8.9 mmol/L within 3 to 5 days under appropriate anti-hyperglycemic treatment, resume PIQRAY at 1 lower dose level.
If fasting glucose does not decrease to ≤ 160 mg/dL or 8.9 mmol/L within 3 to 5 days under appropriate anti-hyperglycemic treatment, consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of hyperglycemia is recommended.
If fasting glucose does not decrease to ≤ 160 mg/dL or 8.9 mmol/L within 21 days following appropriate anti-hyperglycemic treatment2,3, permanently discontinue PIQRAY treatment.Grade 4
> 500 mg/dL
or > 27.8 mmol/LInterrupt PIQRAY.
Initiate or intensify appropriate anti-hyperglycemic treatment2,3(administer intravenous hydration and consider appropriate treatment (e.g., intervention for electrolyte/ketoacidosis/hyperosmolar disturbances)), re-check fasting glucose within 24 hours and as clinically indicated.
If fasting glucose decreases to ≤ 500 mg/dL or 27.8 mmol/L, follow fasting glucose value-specific recommendations for Grade 3.
If fasting glucose is confirmed at > 500 mg/dL or 27.8 mmol/L, permanently discontinue PIQRAY treatment.Diarrhea or ColitisTable 4: Dose Modification and Management for Diarrhea or Colitis 1Grading according to CTCAE Version 5.0.
2For Grade 2 and 3 colitis, consider additional treatment, such as enteric-acting and/or systemic steroids.[see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Grade1RecommendationGrade 1 No PIQRAY dose adjustment is required. Initiate appropriate medical therapy and monitor as clinically indicated. Grade 2 Interrupt PIQRAY dose until improvement to Grade ≤ 1, then resume PIQRAY at the same dose level.
For recurrent Grade ≥ 2, interrupt PIQRAY dose until improvement to Grade ≤ 1, then resume PIQRAY at the next lower dose level.
Initiate or intensify appropriate medical therapy and monitor as clinically indicated2.Grade 3 Interrupt PIQRAY dose until improvement to Grade ≤ 1, then resume PIQRAY at the next lower dose level.
Initiate or intensify appropriate medical therapy and monitor as clinically indicated2.Grade 4 Permanently discontinue PIQRAY. Other ToxicitiesTable 5: Dose Modification and Management for Other Toxicities (Excluding Hyperglycemia, Rash and Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions, and Diarrhea or Colitis) 1Grading according to CTCAE Version 5.0.
2For Grade 2 and 3 pancreatitis, interrupt PIQRAY dose until improvement to Grade < 2 and resume at next lower-dose level. Only one dose reduction is permitted. If toxicity reoccurs, permanently discontinue PIQRAY treatment.
3For Grade 2 total bilirubin elevation, interrupt PIQRAY dose until improvement to Grade ≤ 1 and resume at the same dose if resolved in ≤ 14 days or resume at the next lower dose level if improved in > 14 days.Grade1RecommendationGrade 1 or 2 No PIQRAY dose adjustment is required. Initiate appropriate medical therapy and monitor as clinically indicated2,3. Grade 3 Interrupt PIQRAY dose until improvement to Grade ≤ 1, then resume PIQRAY at the next lower dose level. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue PIQRAY. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for dose modification guidelines in the event of toxicity and for other relevant safety information.
Tablets: 50 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg alpelisib
50 mg: Light pink, unscored, round and curved with beveled edges film-coated tablet, imprinted with “L7” on one side and “NVR” on the other side.
150 mg: Pale red, unscored, ovaloid and curved with beveled edges film-coated tablet, imprinted with “UL7” on one side and “NVR” on the other side.
200 mg: Light red, unscored, ovaloid and curved with beveled edges film-coated tablet, imprinted with “YL7” on one side and “NVR” on the other side.
8.2 LactationPIQRAY is used in combination with fulvestrant. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for lactation information.
There is no data on the presence of alpelisib in human milk, its effects on milk production, or the breastfed child. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise lactating women to not breastfeed during treatment with PIQRAY and for 1 week after the last dose.
PIQRAY is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to it or any of its components