Sarclisa

Missed SARCLISA Doses

If a planned dose of SARCLISA is missed, administer the dose as soon as possible and adjust the treatment schedule accordingly, maintaining the treatment interval.

Recommended Premedications

Administer the following premedications prior to SARCLISA infusion to reduce the risk and severity of infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]:

• When administered in combination with SARCLISA and pomalidomide: Dexamethasone 40 mg orally or intravenously (or 20 mg orally or intravenously for patients ≥75 years of age).
  When administered in combination with SARCLISA and carfilzomib: Dexamethasone 20 mg (intravenously on the days of SARCLISA and/or carfilzomib infusions, orally on day 22 in cycle 2 and beyond, and orally on day 23 in all cycles).
  When administered in combination with SARCLISA, bortezomib, and lenalidomide: Dexamethasone 20 mg (intravenously on the days of SARCLISA infusions, orally on the other days).
• Acetaminophen 650 mg to 1,000 mg orally (or equivalent).
• H2 antagonist
• Diphenhydramine 25 mg to 50 mg orally or intravenously (or equivalent). The intravenous route is preferred for at least the first 4 infusions.

The above recommended dose of dexamethasone (orally or intravenously) corresponds to the dose to be administered before infusion as part of the premedication and part of the backbone treatment. Administer dexamethasone before SARCLISA and pomalidomide, before SARCLISA and carfilzomib, and before SARCLISA, bortezomib, and lenalidomide administration.

Administer the recommended premedication agents 15 to 60 minutes prior to starting a SARCLISA infusion.

Recommended Antimicrobial Prophylaxis

Initiate antibacterial and antiviral prophylaxis (such as herpes zoster prophylaxis) if needed based on standard guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Infusion Rates

Following dilution, administer the SARCLISA infusion solution intravenously at the infusion rates presented in Table 3. Incremental escalation of the infusion rate should be considered only in the absence of infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

Risk Summary

SARCLISA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The assessment of isatuximab-irfc-associated risks is based on the mechanism of action and data from target antigen CD38 knockout animal models (see Data). There are no available data on SARCLISA use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction toxicity studies have not been conducted with isatuximab-irfc. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, miscarriage, or other adverse outcomes. 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.

The combination of SARCLISA and pomalidomide or lenalidomide is contraindicated in pregnant women because pomalidomide and lenalidomide may cause birth defects and death of the unborn child. Refer to the pomalidomide or lenalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy. Pomalidomide and lenalidomide are only available through a REMS program.

Clinical Considerations

Data

Risk Summary

There are no available data on the presence of isatuximab-irfc in human milk, milk production, or the effects on the breastfed child. Maternal immunoglobulin G is known to be present in human milk. The effects of local gastrointestinal exposure and limited systemic exposure in the breastfed infant to SARCLISA are unknown. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child from isatuximab-irfc administered in combination with pomalidomide or lenalidomide and dexamethasone, advise lactating women not to breastfeed during treatment with SARCLISA. Refer to pomalidomide or lenalidomide prescribing information for additional information.

Pregnancy Testing

With the combination of SARCLISA with pomalidomide or lenalidomide, refer to the pomalidomide or lenalidomide labeling for pregnancy testing requirements prior to initiating treatment in females of reproductive potential.

Contraception

Interference with Serological Testing (Indirect Antiglobulin Test)

SARCLISA binds to CD38 on red blood cells (RBCs) and may result in a false positive indirect antiglobulin test (indirect Coombs test). The indirect antiglobulin test was positive during Isa-Pd treatment in 68% of the tested patients, and during Isa-Kd treatment in 63% of patients. In patients with a positive indirect antiglobulin test, blood transfusions were administered without evidence of hemolysis. ABO/RhD typing was not affected by SARCLISA treatment.

Before the first SARCLISA infusion, conduct blood type and screen tests on SARCLISA-treated patients. Consider phenotyping prior to starting SARCLISA treatment. If treatment with SARCLISA has already started, inform the blood bank that the patient is receiving SARCLISA and SARCLISA interference with blood compatibility testing can be resolved using dithiothreitol-treated RBCs. If an emergency transfusion is required, non–cross-matched ABO/RhD-compatible RBCs can be given as per local blood bank practices [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Interference with Serum Protein Electrophoresis and Immunofixation Tests

SARCLISA is an IgG kappa monoclonal antibody that can be incidentally detected on both serum protein electrophoresis and immunofixation assays used for the clinical monitoring of endogenous M-protein. This interference can impact the accuracy of the determination of complete response in some patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma not Eligible for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

Description of Selected Adverse Reactions

Interference with Serological Testing

SARCLISA, an anti-CD38 antibody, may interfere with blood bank serologic tests with false positive reactions in indirect antiglobulin tests (indirect Coombs tests), antibody detection (screening) tests, antibody identification panels, and antihuman globulin crossmatches in patients treated with SARCLISA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

Interference with Serum Protein Electrophoresis and Immunofixation Tests

SARCLISA may be incidentally detected by serum protein electrophoresis and immunofixation assays used for the monitoring of M-protein and may interfere with accurate response classification based on International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. In patients with persistent very good partial response, where interference is suspected, consider using an FDA-cleared isatuximab-irfc-specific IFE assay to distinguish isatuximab from any remaining endogenous M protein in the patient's serum to facilitate determination of a complete response.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Up to 2 times the approved recommended dose, SARCLISA does not prolong the QT interval to any clinically relevant extent.

A relationship between isatuximab-irfc exposure and overall response rate and progression-free survival was observed.

No apparent relationship was observed between an increase of isatuximab-irfc exposure and adverse reactions.

Distribution

The mean (CV%) predicted total volume of distribution of isatuximab-irfc is of 8.13 L (26.2%).

Metabolism

Isatuximab-irfc is expected to be metabolized into small peptides by catabolic pathways.

Elimination

Isatuximab-irfc total clearance decreased with increasing dose and with multiple doses. At steady state, the near elimination (≥99%) of isatuximab-irfc from plasma after the last dose is predicted to occur in approximately 2 months. The elimination of isatuximab-irfc was similar when given as a single agent or as combination therapy.

Specific Populations

The following factors have no clinically meaningful effect on the exposure of isatuximab-irfc: age (36 to 85 years, 70 patients were ≥75 years old), sex, renal impairment (eGFR <90 mL/min/1.73 m2), and mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ upper limit of normal [ULN] and aspartate aminotransferase [AST] >ULN, or total bilirubin >1 to 1.5 × ULN and any AST). The effect of moderate (total bilirubin >1.5 to 3 × ULN and any AST) and severe (total bilirubin >3 × ULN and any AST) hepatic impairment on isatuximab-irfc pharmacokinetics is unknown.

No dose adjustments are recommended in these specific patient populations.

ICARIA-MM

The efficacy and safety of SARCLISA in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (Isa-Pd) were evaluated in ICARIA-MM (NCT02990338), a multicenter, multinational, randomized, open-label, 2-arm, phase 3 study in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma. Patients had received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. Patients were eligible for inclusion if they had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status of 0–2, platelets ≥75,000 cells/mm3, absolute neutrophil count ≥1 × 109/L, creatinine clearance ≥30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (MDRD formula), AST ≤3 × ULN, and ALT ≤3 × ULN.

A total of 307 patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either SARCLISA in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (Isa-Pd, 154 patients) or pomalidomide and dexamethasone (Pd, 153 patients). Treatment was administered in both groups in 28-day cycles until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SARCLISA 10 mg/kg was administered as an intravenous infusion weekly in the first cycle and every two weeks thereafter. Pomalidomide 4 mg was taken orally once daily from day 1 to day 21 of each 28-day cycle. Dexamethasone (orally or intravenously) 40 mg (20 mg for patients ≥75 years of age) was given on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 for each 28-day cycle.

Overall, demographic and disease characteristics at baseline were similar between the two treatment groups. The median patient age was 67 years (range 36–86), 20% of patients were ≥75 years; 79% of patients were White, 12% Asian, and 1% Black or African American; 10% of patients entered the study with a history of COPD or asthma. The proportion of patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance <60 mL/min/1.73 m2) was 34%. The International Staging System (ISS) stage at study entry was I in 37%, II in 36% and III in 25% of patients. Overall, 20% of patients had high-risk chromosomal abnormalities at study entry; del(17p), t(4;14) and t(14;16) were present in 12%, 8% and 2% of patients, respectively.

The median number of prior lines of therapy was 3 (range 2–11). All patients received a prior proteasome inhibitor, all patients received prior lenalidomide, and 56% of patients received prior stem cell transplantation; the majority of patients (93%) were refractory to lenalidomide, 76% to a proteasome inhibitor, and 73% to both an immunomodulator and a proteasome inhibitor.

The median duration of treatment was 41 weeks for Isa-Pd group compared to 24 weeks for Pd group.

The efficacy of SARCLISA was based upon progression-free survival (PFS). PFS results were assessed by an Independent Response Committee based on central laboratory data for M-protein and central radiologic imaging review using the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria. The improvement in PFS represented a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death in patients treated with Isa-Pd.

Efficacy results are presented in Table 10 and Kaplan-Meier curve for PFS is provided in Figure 1.

The median time to first response in responders was 35 days in the Isa-Pd group versus 58 days in the Pd group. The median duration of response was 13.3 months (95% CI: 10.6-NR) in the Isa-Pd group versus 11.1 months (95% CI: 8.5-NR) in the Pd group. At a median follow-up time of 52.4 months, final median overall survival was 24.6 months in the Isa-Pd group and 17.7 months in the Pd group (HR=0.776; 95% CI: 0.594 to 1.015).

Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curves of PFS – ITT Population – ICARIA-MM (assessment by the IRC)

IKEMA

The efficacy and safety of SARCLISA in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone were evaluated in IKEMA (NCT03275285), a multicenter, multinational, randomized, open-label, 2-arm, phase 3 study in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma. Patients had received one to three prior lines of therapy. Patients were eligible for inclusion if they had an ECOG status of 0–2, platelets ≥50,000 cells/mm3, absolute neutrophil count ≥1 × 109/L, creatinine clearance ≥15 mL/min/1.73 m2 (MDRD formula), AST ≤3 × ULN, and ALT ≤3 × ULN.

A total of 302 patients were randomized in a 3:2 ratio to receive either SARCLISA in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (Isa-Kd, 179 patients) or carfilzomib and dexamethasone (Kd, 123 patients). Treatment was administered in both groups in 28-day cycles until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SARCLISA 10 mg/kg was administered as an intravenous infusion weekly in the first cycle and every two weeks thereafter. Carfilzomib was administered as an intravenous infusion at the dose of 20 mg/m2 on days 1 and 2; 56 mg/m2 on days 8, 9, 15, and 16 of cycle 1; and at the dose of 56 mg/m2 on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 for subsequent cycles of each 28-day cycle. Dexamethasone (intravenously on the days of isatuximab-irfc and/or carfilzomib infusions, and orally on the other days) 20 mg was given on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 for each 28-day cycle. On the days where both SARCLISA and carfilzomib were administered, dexamethasone was administered first, followed by SARCLISA infusion, then followed by carfilzomib infusion.

Overall, demographic and disease characteristics at baseline were similar between the two treatment groups. The median patient age was 64 years (range 33–90), 9% of patients were ≥75 years, 71% were White, 17% Asian, and 3% Black or African American. The proportion of patients with renal impairment (eGFR<60 mL/min/1.73 m2) was 24% in the Isa-Kd group versus 15% in the Kd group. The International Staging System (ISS) stage at study entry was I in 53%, II in 31%, and III in 15% of patients. Overall, 24% of patients had high-risk chromosomal abnormalities at study entry; del(17p), t(4;14), t(14;16) were present in 11%, 14%, and 2% of patients, respectively. In addition, gain(1q21) was present in 42% of patients.

The median number of prior lines of therapy was 2 (range 1–4) with 44% of patients who received 1 prior line of therapy. Overall, 90% of patients received prior proteasome inhibitors, 78% received prior immunomodulators (including 43% who received prior lenalidomide), and 61% received prior stem cell transplantation. Overall, 33% of patients were refractory to prior proteasome inhibitors, 45% were refractory to prior immunomodulators (including 33% refractory to lenalidomide), and 21% were refractory to both a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulator.

The median duration of treatment was 80 weeks for the Isa-Kd group compared to 61 weeks for the Kd group.

The efficacy of SARCLISA was based upon PFS. PFS results were assessed by an Independent Response Committee based on central laboratory data for M-protein and central radiologic imaging review using the IMWG criteria. The improvement in PFS represented a 45% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death in patients treated with Isa-Kd compared to patients treated with Kd.

Efficacy results are presented in Table 11 and Kaplan-Meier curves for PFS are provided in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Kaplan-Meier Curves of PFS – ITT Population – IKEMA (assessment by the IRC)

At a median follow-up time of 44.0 months, final PFS analysis showed a median PFS of 41.7 months for Isa-Kd group compared to 20.8 months for Kd group, with a hazard ratio of 0.594 (95.4% CI: 0.424 to 0.832). Final complete response, determined using a FDA-cleared isatuximab-irfc-specific IFE assay [see Drug Interactions (7.1)], was 44.1% in Isa-Kd group compared to 28.5% in Kd group.

IMROZ

The efficacy of SARCLISA in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone was evaluated in IMROZ (NCT03319667), a multicenter, international, randomized, open-label, 2-arm, phase 3 study in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not eligible for stem cell transplantation. Patients were eligible for inclusion if they had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status of 0 or 1, platelets ≥70,000 cells/mm3, absolute neutrophil count ≥1 × 109/L, creatinine clearance ≥30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (MDRD formula), AST ≤3 × ULN, and ALT ≤3 × ULN.

A total of 446 patients were randomized in a 3:2 ratio to receive either SARCLISA in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (Isa-VRd, 265 patients) or bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd, 181 patients). Treatment was administered in both groups during 4 cycles of 42-days each for the induction period. After completion of cycle 4, patients entered the continuous treatment period starting from cycle 5, in which 28-day cycles were administered up to disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. During the continuous treatment period, patients of the Isa-VRd group received SARCLISA in combination with lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (Isa-Rd), and patients in the VRd group received lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (Rd). During the induction period (cycle 1 to 4, 42-day cycles), SARCLISA 10 mg/kg was administered as an intravenous infusion on day 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, in the first cycle and on day 1, 15, and 29, from cycle 2 to 4. Bortezomib was administered subcutaneously at the dose of 1.3 mg/m2 on days 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25, 29, and 32 of each cycle. Lenalidomide was administered orally at the dose of 25 mg/day from day 1 to 14 and from day 22 to 35 of each cycle. Dexamethasone (intravenously on the days of SARCLISA infusions, and orally on the other days) 20 mg/day was given on days 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, and 33 of each cycle. During the continuous treatment period (from cycle 5, 28-day cycles), SARCLISA 10 mg/kg was administered as an IV infusion on day 1 and 15 from cycle 5 to 17, and on day 1 from cycle 18. Lenalidomide was administered orally at the dose of 25 mg/day from day 1 to 21 of each cycle. Dexamethasone (intravenously on the days of SARCLISA infusions, and orally on the other days) 20 mg/day was given on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each cycle.

The median patient age was 72 years (range 55–80), 28% of patients were ≥75 years; 72% of patients were White, 11% Asian, and 0.9% Black or African American. The proportion of patients with renal impairment (eGFR<60 mL/min/1.73m2) was 29%. The Revised International Staging System (R-ISS) stage at study entry was I in 23%, II in 64%, and III in 10% of patients. Overall, 17% of patients had high-risk chromosomal abnormalities at study entry; del(17p), t(4;14), and t(14;16) were present in 5%, 9% and 2% of patients, respectively. In addition, 1q21+ was present in 37% of patients.

The efficacy of SARCLISA was established based upon progression-free survival (PFS). PFS results were assessed by an Independent Response Committee based on central laboratory data for M-protein and central radiologic imaging review using the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria. The improvement in PFS represented a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death in patients treated with Isa-VRd.

Efficacy results are presented in Table 12 and Kaplan-Meier curves for PFS are provided in Figure 3:

Median overall survival was not reached for either treatment group. At a median follow-up time of 60 months, 26% of patients in the Isa-VRd group and 32.6% of patients in the VRd group had died (HR=0.78; 95% CI: 0.55 to 1.1).

Figure 3 – Kaplan-Meier Curves of PFS – ITT population – IMROZ