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2.3 Dose Modifications- Reduce infusion rate by 50% in patients experiencing a mild or moderate (Grade 1 or 2) infusion reaction for the duration of that infusion.
- Terminate the infusion in patients experiencing severe infusion reactions. Depending on the severity and/or persistence of the reaction, permanently discontinue Vectibix.
- Upon first occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at the original dose.
- Upon the second occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at 80% of the original dose.
- Upon the third occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at 60% of the original dose.
- Upon the fourth occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, permanently discontinue Vectibix.
Permanently discontinue Vectibix following the occurrence of a Grade 4 dermatologic reaction or for a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction that does not recover after withholding 1 or 2 doses.
5.1 Dermatologic and Soft Tissue ToxicityMonitor patients who develop dermatologic or soft tissue toxicities while receiving Vectibix for the development of inflammatory or infectious sequelae. Life-threatening and fatal infectious complications including necrotizing fasciitis, abscesses, and sepsis have been observed in patients treated with Vectibix. Life-threatening and fatal bullous mucocutaneous disease with blisters, erosions, and skin sloughing has also been observed in patients treated with Vectibix. It could not be determined whether these mucocutaneous adverse reactions were directly related to EGFR inhibition or to idiosyncratic immune-related effects (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis). Withhold or discontinue Vectibix for dermatologic or soft tissue toxicity associated with severe or life-threatening inflammatory or infectious complications
6.1 Clinical Trials ExperienceBecause clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The data described in WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to Vectibix in four clinical trials in which patients received Vectibix: Study 20020408, an open-label, multinational, randomized, controlled, monotherapy clinical trial (N = 463) evaluating Vectibix with best supportive care (BSC) versus BSC alone in patients with EGFR-expressing mCRC; Study 20050203, a randomized, controlled trial (N = 1183) in patients with wild-type
In Study 20020408, the most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) with Vectibix were skin rash with variable presentations, paronychia, fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea.
The most common (> 5%) serious adverse reactions in the Vectibix arm were general physical health deterioration and intestinal obstruction. The most frequently reported adverse reactions for Vectibix leading to withdrawal were general physical health deterioration (n = 2) and intestinal obstruction (n = 2).
For Study 20020408, the data described in Table 1 and in other sections below, except where noted, reflect exposure to Vectibix administered to patients with mCRC as a monotherapy at the recommended dose and schedule (6 mg/kg every 2 weeks).
| Study 20020408 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Organ Class Preferred Term | Vectibix Plus Best Supportive Care (N = 229) | Best Supportive Care (N = 234) | ||
| Any Grade n (%) | Grade 3-4 n (%) | Any Grade n (%) | Grade 3-4 n (%) | |
Eye Disorders | ||||
| Growth of eyelashes | 13 (6) | |||
Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||||
| Nausea | 52 (23) | 2 (< 1) | 37 (16) | 1 (< 1) |
| Diarrhea | 49 (21) | 4 (2) | 26 (11) | |
| Vomiting | 43 (19) | 6 (3) | 28 (12) | 2 (< 1) |
| Stomatitis | 15 (7) | 2 (< 1) | ||
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions | ||||
| Fatigue | 60 (26) | 10 (4) | 34 (15) | 7 (3) |
| Mucosal inflammation | 15 (7) | 1 (< 1) | 2 (< 1) | |
Infections and Infestations | ||||
| Paronychia | 57 (25) | 4 (2) | ||
Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders | ||||
| Dyspnea | 41 (18) | 12 (5) | 30 (13) | 8 (3) |
| Cough | 34 (15) | 1 (< 1) | 17 (7) | |
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | ||||
| Erythema | 150 (66) | 13 (6) | 2 (< 1) | |
| Pruritus | 132 (58) | 6 (3) | 4 (2) | |
| Acneiform dermatitis | 131 (57) | 17 (7) | 2 (< 1) | |
| Rash | 51 (22) | 3 (1) | 2 (< 1) | |
| Skin fissures | 45 (20) | 3 (1) | 1 (< 1) | |
| Exfoliative rash | 41 (18) | 4 (2) | ||
| Acne | 31 (14) | 3 (1) | ||
| Dry skin | 23 (10) | |||
| Nail disorder | 22 (10) | |||
| Skin exfoliation | 21 (9) | 2 (< 1) | ||
| Skin ulcer | 13 (6) | 1 (< 1) | ||
Adverse reactions in Study 20020408 that did not meet the threshold criteria for inclusion in Table 1 were conjunctivitis (4.8% vs < 1%), dry mouth (4.8% vs 0%), pyrexia (16.6% vs 13.2%), chills (3.1% vs < 1%), pustular rash (4.4% vs 0%), papular rash (1.7% vs 0%), dehydration (2.6% vs 1.7%), epistaxis (3.9% vs 0%), and pulmonary embolism (1.3% vs 0%).
In Study 20020408, dermatologic toxicities occurred in 90% of patients receiving Vectibix. Skin toxicity was severe (NCI-CTC Grade 3 and higher) in 15% of patients. Ocular toxicities occurred in 16% of patients and included, but were not limited to, conjunctivitis (5%). One patient experienced an NCI-CTC Grade 3 event of mucosal inflammation. The incidence of paronychia was 25% and was severe in 2% of patients
In Study 20020408 (N = 229), median time to the development of dermatologic, nail, or ocular toxicity was 12 days after the first dose of Vectibix; the median time to most severe skin/ocular toxicity was 15 days after the first dose of Vectibix; and the median time to resolution after the last dose of Vectibix was 98 days. Severe toxicity necessitated dose interruption in 11% of Vectibix-treated patients
Subsequent to the development of severe dermatologic toxicities, infectious complications, including sepsis, septic death, necrotizing fasciitis, and abscesses requiring incisions and drainage were reported.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in patients with wild-type
| System Organ Class Preferred Term | Vectibix Plus FOLFOX (n = 322) | FOLFOX Alone (n = 327) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Grade n (%) | Grade 3-4 n (%) | Any Grade n (%) | Grade 3-4 n (%) | |
Eye Disorders | ||||
| Conjunctivitis | 58 (18) | 5 (2) | 10 (3) | |
Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||||
| Diarrhea | 201 (62) | 59 (18) | 169 (52) | 29 (9) |
| Stomatitis | 87 (27) | 15 (5) | 42 (13) | 1 (< 1) |
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions | ||||
| Mucosal inflammation | 82 (25) | 14 (4) | 53 (16) | 1 (< 1) |
| Asthenia | 79 (25) | 16 (5) | 62 (19) | 11 (3) |
Infections and Infestations | ||||
| Paronychia | 68 (21) | 11 (3) | ||
Investigations | ||||
| Weight decreased | 58 (18) | 3 (< 1) | 22 (7) | |
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders | ||||
| Anorexia | 116 (36) | 14 (4) | 85 (26) | 6 (2) |
| Hypomagnesemia | 96 (30) | 21 (7) | 26 (8) | 1 (< 1) |
| Hypokalemia | 68 (21) | 32 (10) | 42 (13) | 15 (5) |
| Dehydration | 26 (8) | 8 (2) | 10 (3) | 5 (2) |
Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders | ||||
| Epistaxis | 46 (14) | 30 (9) | ||
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | ||||
| Rash | 179 (56) | 55 (17) | 24 (7) | 1 (< 1) |
| Acneiform dermatitis | 104 (32) | 33 (10) | ||
| Pruritus | 75 (23) | 3 (< 1) | 14 (4) | |
| Dry skin | 68 (21) | 5 (2) | 13 (4) | |
| Erythema | 50 (16) | 7 (2) | 14 (4) | |
| Skin fissures | 50 (16) | 1 (< 1) | 1 (< 1) | |
| Alopecia | 47 (15) | 30 (9) | ||
| Acne | 44 (14) | 10 (3) | 1 (< 1) | |
| Nail disorder | 32 (10) | 4 (1) | 4 (1) | |
| Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome | 30 (9) | 4 (1) | 9 (3) | 2 (< 1) |
Adverse reactions that did not meet the threshold criteria for inclusion in Table 2 were flushing (3% vs < 1%), abdominal pain (28% vs 23%), localized infection (3.7% vs < 1%), cellulitis (2.5% vs 0%), hypocalcemia (5.6% vs 2.1%), and deep vein thrombosis (5.3% vs 3.1%).
Infusional toxicity manifesting as fever, chills, dyspnea, bronchospasm or hypotension was assessed within 24 hours of an infusion during the clinical study. Vital signs and temperature were measured within 30 minutes prior to initiation and upon completion of the Vectibix infusion. The use of premedication was not standardized in the clinical trials. Thus, the utility of premedication in preventing the first or subsequent episodes of infusional toxicity is unknown. Across clinical trials of Vectibix monotherapy, 3% (24/725) experienced infusion reactions of which < 1% (3/725) were severe (NCI-CTC Grade 3-4). In one patient, Vectibix was permanently discontinued for a serious infusion reaction
The safety of Vectibix in combination with sotorasib was evaluated in the CodeBreaK 300 study
The median age of patients who received Vectibix in combination with sotorasib 960 mg was 63 years (range: 37-79 years); 38% were age 65 years or older; 49% were female; 79% were White, and 13% were Asian.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 26% of patients receiving Vectibix in combination with sotorasib 960 mg. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 2 patients receiving Vectibix in combination with sotorasib 960 mg were sepsis (6%) and intestinal obstruction (4.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2 patients (4.3%) receiving Vectibix in combination with sotorasib 960 mg, consisting of cardiac arrest and sepsis (1 patient each).
Permanent discontinuation of Vectibix due to an adverse reaction occurred in 1 patient for decreased corrected calcium.
Dosage interruptions of Vectibix due to an adverse reaction occurred in 38% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in ≥ 2 patients were rash, hypomagnesemia, and keratitis.
Dosage reductions of Vectibix due to an adverse reaction occurred in 17% of patients. The adverse reaction which required dose reduction in ≥ 2 patients was rash.
The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in patients receiving Vectibix in combination with sotorasib 960 mg were rash, dry skin, diarrhea, stomatitis, fatigue and musculoskeletal pain.
The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 2 patients (4.3%) were decreased magnesium, decreased potassium, decreased corrected calcium, and increased potassium.
Table 3 and Table 4 summarize the adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, identified in CodeBreaK 300.
| Adverse Reaction | Vectibix 6 mg/kg in combination with sotorasib 960 mg N = 47 | Trifluridine/tipiracil or regorafenib N = 50 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | ||||
| RashRash includes dermatitis acneiform, dermatosis, drug eruption, eczema, erythema, hand dermatitis, rash, rash erythematous, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, and skin toxicity. | 87 | 26 | 8 | 2 |
| Dry skinDry skin includes dry skin, xerosis, and xeroderma. | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pruritis | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nail DisorderNail disorders include nail avulsion, nail cuticle fissure, nail disorder, nail toxicity, and paronychia. | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skin fissure | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome | 13 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||||
| DiarrheaDiarrhea includes diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and diarrhea hemorrhagic. | 28 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| StomatitisStomatitis includes mucosal inflammation, stomatitis, mouth ulceration, angular cheilitis, and cheilitis. | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nausea | 17 | 2.1 | 36 | 4 |
| Constipation | 15 | 2.1 | 10 | 0 |
| Abdominal painAbdominal pain includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, abdominal discomfort, and hepatic pain. | 15 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Vomiting | 13 | 2.1 | 10 | 2 |
General disorders | ||||
| FatigueFatigue includes asthenia and fatigue. | 21 | 0 | 34 | 2 |
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders | ||||
| Musculoskeletal painMusculoskeletal pain includes arthralgia, back pain, myalgia, musculoskeletal chest pain, bone pain, and pain in extremity. | 21 | 2.1 | 14 | 2 |
Hematological Disorders | ||||
| HemorrhageHemorrhage includes epistaxis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, vaginal hemorrhage, rectal hemorrhage, hematochezia, hemorrhage, hemorrhage urinary tract, hematospermia, and hematuria. | 13 | 2.1 | 2 | 0 |
Eye Disorders | ||||
| ConjunctivitisConjunctivitis includes conjunctival hyperemia, conjunctivitis, and conjunctivitis allergic. | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormalities | Vectibix 6 mg/kg + Sotorasib | Trifluridine/tipiracil or Regorafenib | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
Chemistry | ||||
| Magnesium decreased | 76 | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| Calcium (corrected) decreased | 74 | 4.3 | 46 | 0 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 39 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Alkaline phosphatase increased | 33 | 2.2 | 33 | 0 |
| Creatinine kinase increased | 30 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 28 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Potassium decreased | 26 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
| Albumin decreased | 26 | 2.2 | 22 | 0 |
| Urine protein increased | 23 | 0 | 22 | 6 |
| Potassium increased | 22 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 |
| Glucose decreased | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Hematology | ||||
| Hemoglobin decreased | 30 | 0 | 58 | 6 |
| Lymphocytes decreased | 26 | 2.2 | 56 | 8 |
| White blood cells decreased | 24 | 0 | 48 | 14 |
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Vectibix is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist indicated for the treatment of:
- In combination with FOLFOX for first-line treatment. (,
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGEVectibix is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist indicated for the treatment of:
Adult patients with wild-typeRAS(defined as wild-type in bothKRASandNRASas determined by an FDA-approved test) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)*:- In combination with FOLFOX for first-line treatment.
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy.
KRASG12C-mutated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)*- In combination with sotorasib, for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy.
*Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with
RAS-mutant mCRC unless used in combination with sotorasib inKRASG12C-mutated mCRC. Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with mCRC for whomRASmutation status is unknown .Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)- RASWild-Type mCRC
Vectibix is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with wild-typeRAS(defined as wild-type in bothKRASandNRASas determined by an FDA-approved test) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]:- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX[see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy[see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX
- KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC
Vectibix, in combination with sotorasib, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)and Clinical Studies (14.4)].
Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients withRAS-mutant mCRC unless used in combination with sotorasib inKRASG12C-mutated mCRC. Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with mCRC for whomRASmutation status is unknown[see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)and Clinical Studies (14.3)].)14.2 First-line mCRC in Combination with FOLFOX ChemotherapyStudy 20050203 (NCT00364013)Study 20050203 was a multicenter, open-label trial that randomized (1:1) patients with mCRC who were previously untreated in the metastatic setting and who had received no prior oxaliplatin to receive Vectibix every 14 days in combination with FOLFOX or to FOLFOX alone every 14 days. Vectibix was administered at 6 mg/kg over 60 minutes prior to administration of chemotherapy. The FOLFOX regimen consisted of oxaliplatin 85 mg per m2IV infusion over 120 minutes and leucovorin (dl-racemic) 200 mg per m2intravenous infusion over 120 minutes at the same time on day 1 using a Y-line, followed on day 1 by 5-FU 400 mg per m2intravenous bolus. The 5-FU bolus was followed by a continuous infusion of 5-FU 600 mg per m2over 22 hours. On day 2, patients received leucovorin 200 mg per m2followed by the bolus dose (400 mg per m2) and continuous infusion of 5-FU (600 mg per m2) over 22 hours. Study 20050203 excluded patients with known central nervous system metastases, clinically significant cardiac disease, interstitial lung disease, or active inflammatory bowel disease. The prespecified major efficacy measure was PFS in the subgroup of patients with wild-type
KRASmCRC as assessed by a blinded independent central review of imaging. Other key efficacy measures included OS and ORR.In Study 20050203, in the wild-type
KRASsubgroup (n = 656), 64% of patients were men, 92% White, 2% Black, and 4% Hispanic or Latino. Sixty-six percent of patients had colon cancer and 34% had rectal cancer. ECOG performance was 0 in 56% of patients, 1 in 38% of patients, and 2 in 6% of patients. Median age was 61.5 years.The efficacy results in Study 20050203 in patients with wild-type
KRASmCRC are presented in Table 7 below.Table 7. Results in Patients with Wild-type KRAS mCRC (Study 20050203) Wild-type KRASpopulationPrimary Analysis Vectibix
plus FOLFOX
(n = 325)FOLFOX Alone
(n = 331)PFSMedian (months) (95% CI) 9.6 (9.2, 11.1) 8 (7.5, 9.3) Hazard ratio (95% CI)
p-value0.8 (0.66, 0.97)
p = 0.02ORR% (95% CI) 54% (48%, 59%) 47% (41%, 52%) Exploratory Analysis of OSAn exploratory analysis of OS with updated information based on events in 82% of patients with wild-type
KRASmCRC estimated the treatment effect of Vectibix plus FOLFOX compared with FOLFOX alone on OS (Figure 3). Median OS among 325 patients with wild-typeKRASmCRC who received Vectibix plus FOLFOX was 23.8 months (95% CI: 20.0, 27.7) vs 19.4 months (95% CI: 17.4, 22.6) among 331 patients who received FOLFOX alone (HR = 0.83, 95% CI: 0.70, 0.98).Figure 3. Kaplan-Meier Plot of Overall Survival in Patients with Wild-type KRAS mCRC (Study 20050203) 

Figure 3 Retrospective exploratory analyses in the RAS wild-type subgroupAmong the 656 patients with wild-type
KRASexon 2 mCRC,RASmutation status was assessed for 620 patients using Sanger bidirectional sequencing and Surveyor®/WAVE®analysis. Of these 620 patients, approximately 17% of patients (n = 104) tumors harbored mutations inKRASexons 3 or 4 or inNRASexons 2, 3, and 4.Retrospective subset analyses were then conducted among the subset of patients without
RASmutations (n = 512) as described above.In the wild-type
RASsubgroup, 65% of patients were men and 91% were White, 2% Black, and 5% Hispanic or Latino. Sixty-five percent of patients had colon cancer and 35% had rectal cancer. ECOG performance was 0 in 57% of patients, 1 in 37% of patients, and 2 in 6% of patients. Median age was 61 years.Table 8. Results in Patients with Wild-Type RAS mCRC (Study 20050203) Wild-type RASpopulationPrimary Analysis Vectibix
plus FOLFOX
(n = 259)FOLFOX Alone
(n = 253)PFSMedian (months) (95% CI) 10.1 (9.3, 12.0) 7.9 (7.2, 9.3) Hazard ratio (95% CI) 0.72 (0.58, 0.90) OSOS with updated information based on events in 82% of patientsMedian (months) (95% CI) 25.8 (21.7; 29.7) 20.2 (17.5; 23.6) Hazard ratio (95% CI) 0.77 (0.64; 0.94) ORR% (95% CI) 58% (51%, 64%) 45% (39%, 51%) Figure 4. Kaplan-Meier Plot of Overall Survival in Patients with Wild-Type RAS-mCRC (Study 20050203) 

Figure 4 - As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy. (,
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGEVectibix is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist indicated for the treatment of:
Adult patients with wild-typeRAS(defined as wild-type in bothKRASandNRASas determined by an FDA-approved test) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)*:- In combination with FOLFOX for first-line treatment.
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy.
KRASG12C-mutated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)*- In combination with sotorasib, for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy.
*Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with
RAS-mutant mCRC unless used in combination with sotorasib inKRASG12C-mutated mCRC. Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with mCRC for whomRASmutation status is unknown .Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)- RASWild-Type mCRC
Vectibix is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with wild-typeRAS(defined as wild-type in bothKRASandNRASas determined by an FDA-approved test) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]:- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX[see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy[see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX
- KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC
Vectibix, in combination with sotorasib, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)and Clinical Studies (14.4)].
Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients withRAS-mutant mCRC unless used in combination with sotorasib inKRASG12C-mutated mCRC. Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with mCRC for whomRASmutation status is unknown[see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)and Clinical Studies (14.3)].)14.1 Recurrent or Refractory mCRCThe safety and efficacy of Vectibix was demonstrated in Study 20020408, an open-label, multinational, randomized, controlled trial of 463 patients with EGFR-expressing, metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum, in Study 20080763, an open-label, multicenter, multinational, randomized trial of 1010 patients with wild-type
KRASmCRC, and in Study 20100007, an open-label, multicenter, multinational, randomized trial of 377 patients with wild-typeKRASmCRC.Study 20020408 (NCT00113763)Patients in Study 20020408 were required to have progressed on or following treatment with a regimen(s) containing a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan; progression was confirmed by an independent review committee (IRC) masked to treatment assignment for 76% of the patients. Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive panitumumab at a dose of 6 mg/kg given once every 2 weeks plus BSC (N = 231) or BSC alone (N = 232) until investigator-determined disease progression. Randomization was stratified based on Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) (0 and 1 vs 2) and geographic region (Western Europe, Eastern/Central Europe, or other). Upon investigator-determined disease progression, patients in the BSC-alone arm were eligible to receive panitumumab and were followed until disease progression was confirmed by the IRC.
Based upon IRC determination of disease progression, a statistically significant prolongation in progression free survival (PFS) was observed in patients receiving panitumumab compared to those receiving BSC alone. The mean PFS was 96 days in the panitumumab arm and 60 days in the BSC-alone arm.
The study results were analyzed in the wild-type
KRASsubgroup whereKRASstatus was retrospectively determined using archived paraffin-embedded tumor tissue.KRASmutation status was determined in 427 patients (92%); of these, 243 (57%) had no detectableKRASmutations in either codons 12 or 13. The hazard ratio for PFS in patients with wild-typeKRASmCRC was 0.45 (95% CI: 0.34-0.59) favoring the panitumumab arm. The response rate was 17% for the panitumumab arm and 0% for BSC. There were no differences in OS; 77% of patients in the BSC arm received panitumumab at the time of disease progression.Study 20080763 (NCT01001377)Study 20080763 was an open-label, multicenter, multinational, randomized (1:1) clinical trial, stratified by region (North America, Western Europe, and Australia versus rest of the world) and ECOG PS (0 and 1 vs 2) in patients with wild-type
KRASmCRC. A total of 1010 patients who received prior treatment with irinotecan, oxaliplatin, and a thymidylate synthase inhibitor were randomized to receive Vectibix 6 mg/kg intravenously over 60 minutes every 14 days or cetuximab 400 mg/m2intravenously over 120 minutes on day 1 followed by 250 mg/m2intravenously over 60 minutes every 7 days. The trial excluded patients with clinically significant cardiac disease and interstitial lung disease. The major efficacy analysis tested whether the OS of Vectibix was noninferior to cetuximab. Data for investigator-assessed PFS and objective response rate (ORR) were also collected. The criteria for noninferiority was for Vectibix to retain at least 50% of the OS benefit of cetuximab based on an OS hazard ratio of 0.55 from the NCIC CTG CO.17 study relative to BSC.In Study 20080763, 37% of patients were women, 52% were white, 45% were Asian, and 1.3% were Hispanic or Latino. Thirty-one percent of patients were enrolled at sites in North America, Western Europe, or Australia. ECOG performance was 0 in 32% of patients, 1 in 60% of patients, and 2 in 8% of patients. Median age was 61 years. More patients (62%) had colon cancer than rectal cancer (38%). Most patients (74%) had not received prior bevacizumab.
The key efficacy analysis for Study 20080763 demonstrated that Vectibix was statistically significantly noninferior to cetuximab for OS.
The efficacy results for Study 20080763 are presented in Table 5 and Figure 1.
Table 5. Results in Previously Treated Wild-type KRAS mCRC (Study 20080763) Wild-type KRASPopulationVectibix
(n = 499)Modified intent-to-treat population that included all patients who received at least one dose of therapyCetuximab
(n = 500)Overall Survival (OS)Number of OS events (%) 383 (76.8) 392 (78.4) Median (months) (95% CI) 10.4 (9.4, 11.6) 10.0 (9.3, 11.0) Hazard ratio (95% CI) 0.97 (0.84, 1.11) Progression-Free Survival (PFS)Median (months) (95% CI) 4.1 (3.2, 4.8) 4.4 (3.2, 4.8) Hazard ratio (95% CI) 1.00 (0.88, 1.14) Objective Response Rate (ORR)% (95% CI) 22% (18%, 26%) 19% (16%, 23%) Figure 1. Kaplan-Meier Plot of Overall Survival in Patients with Wild-type KRAS mCRC (Study 20080763) 

Figure 1 Study 20100007 (NCT01412957)Study 20100007 was an open-label, multicenter, randomized (1:1) clinical study stratified by ECOG performance status (0 or 1 vs 2) and region (sites in Europe versus Asia versus rest of world) in patients with wild-type
KRASmCRC. Eligible patients were required to have received prior therapy with irinotecan, oxaliplatin, and a thymidylate synthase inhibitor, and have wild-typeKRASexon 2 mCRC as determined by a clinical trial assay. An assessment forRASstatus (defined asKRASexons 2, 3, and 4 andNRASexons 2, 3, and 4) using Sanger sequencing was conducted in patients for whom tumor tissue was available.Patients were randomized to receive Vectibix (6 mg/kg intravenously every 14 days) plus BSC or BSC alone. Patients received Vectibix and BSC or BSC until disease progression, withdrawal of consent, unacceptable toxicity, or death. Patients randomized to BSC were not offered Vectibix at the time of disease progression. The major efficacy outcome measure was OS in patients with wild-type
KRASmCRC. Secondary efficacy outcome measures included OS in the subgroup of patients with wild-typeRASmCRC; PFS and ORR in patients with wild-typeKRAS; and PFS and ORR in the subgroup of patients with wild-typeRASmCRC.A total of 377 patients were randomized, 189 to the Vectibix plus BSC arm and 188 to the BSC alone arm. Baseline demographics and disease characteristics were: median age of 61 years (range: 19-82); 57% male; 55% White, 43% Asian; 36% ECOG PS-0, 55% ECOG PS-1; 57% had a primary colon tumor and 43% had a primary rectal tumor; and 32% had prior bevacizumab exposure.
KRAStumor mutation status was available for all patients andRAStumor mutation status was available for 86% of the 377 patients. Among the 377 patients, 270 (72%) patients had wild-typeRAStumors, 54 (14%) had mutantRAStumors, and 54 (14%) had unknownRAStumor status.The results of the study demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in OS. The efficacy results for Study 20100007 are presented in Table 6 and Figure 2.
Table 6. Results in Previously Treated Wild-type KRAS and Wild-type RAS mCRC (Study 20100007) Wild-type KRAS
Population
(n = 377)Wild-type RAS
Population
(n = 270)Vectibix Plus BSC
(n = 189)BSC
(n = 188)Vectibix Plus BSC
(n = 142)BSC
(n = 128)OSNumber of deaths (%) 136 (72) 135 (72) 104 (73) 95 (74) Median (months) (95% CI) 10 (8.7, 11.4) 7.4 (5.8, 9.3) 10 (8.7, 11.6) 6.9 (5.2, 7.9) HR (95% CI) 0.73 (0.57, 0.93) 0.7 (0.53, 0.93) p-value 0.0096 0.0135 PFSNumber of events (%) 182 (96) 162 (86) 137 (97) 113 (88) Median (months) (95% CI) 3.6 (3.4, 5.3) 1.7 (1.6, 1.9) 5.2 (3.5, 5.3) 1.7 (1.6, 2.2) HR (95% CI) 0.51 (0.41, 0.64) 0.46 (0.35. 0.59) p-value < 0.0001 < 0.0001 ORR % (95% CI)27
(20.8, 33.9)1.6
(0.3, 4.6)31
(23.5, 39.3)2.3
(0.5, 6.7)Figure 2. Kaplan-Meier Plot of Overall Survival in Patients with Wild-type RAS mCRC (Study 20100007) 

Figure 2
- In combination with sotorasib, for the treatment of adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. ()
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGEVectibix is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist indicated for the treatment of:
Adult patients with wild-typeRAS(defined as wild-type in bothKRASandNRASas determined by an FDA-approved test) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)*:- In combination with FOLFOX for first-line treatment.
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy.
KRASG12C-mutated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)*- In combination with sotorasib, for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy.
*Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with
RAS-mutant mCRC unless used in combination with sotorasib inKRASG12C-mutated mCRC. Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with mCRC for whomRASmutation status is unknown .Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)- RASWild-Type mCRC
Vectibix is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with wild-typeRAS(defined as wild-type in bothKRASandNRASas determined by an FDA-approved test) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]:- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX[see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy[see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX
- KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC
Vectibix, in combination with sotorasib, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)and Clinical Studies (14.4)].
Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients withRAS-mutant mCRC unless used in combination with sotorasib inKRASG12C-mutated mCRC. Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with mCRC for whomRASmutation status is unknown[see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)and Clinical Studies (14.3)].
*Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGEVectibix is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist indicated for the treatment of:
- In combination with FOLFOX for first-line treatment.
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy.
- In combination with sotorasib, for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy.
*Limitations of Use: Vectibix is not indicated for the treatment of patients with
- RASWild-Type mCRC
Vectibix is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with wild-typeRAS(defined as wild-type in bothKRASandNRASas determined by an FDA-approved test) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]:- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX[see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
- As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy[see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
- As first-line therapy in combination with FOLFOX
- KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC
Vectibix, in combination with sotorasib, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients withKRAS G12C-mutated mCRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)and Clinical Studies (14.4)].
2.1 Patient SelectionPrior to initiation of treatment with Vectibix as monotherapy, assess
Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of
5.2 Increased Tumor Progression, Increased Mortality, or Lack of Benefit in Patients withRetrospective subset analyses across several randomized clinical trials were conducted to investigate the role of
Additionally, in Study 20050203, 272 patients with
12.1 Mechanism of ActionThe EGFR is a transmembrane glycoprotein that is a member of a subfamily of type I receptor tyrosine kinases, including EGFR, HER2, HER3, and HER4. EGFR is constitutively expressed in normal epithelial tissues, including the skin and hair follicle. EGFR is overexpressed in certain human cancers, including colon and rectum cancers. Interaction of EGFR with its normal ligands (e.g., EGF, transforming growth factor-alpha) leads to phosphorylation and activation of a series of intracellular proteins, which in turn regulate transcription of genes involved with cellular growth and survival, motility, and proliferation.
Panitumumab binds specifically to EGFR on both normal and tumor cells, and competitively inhibits the binding of ligands for EGFR. Nonclinical studies show that binding of panitumumab to the EGFR prevents ligand-induced receptor autophosphorylation and activation of receptor-associated kinases, resulting in inhibition of cell growth, induction of apoptosis, decreased proinflammatory cytokine and vascular growth factor production, and internalization of the EGFR.
In the setting of
14.3Vectibix is not effective for the treatment of patients with
In Study 20050203, among patients with
In Study 20100007, among patients with
- RASWild-Type mCRC: Administer 6 mg/kg every 14 days as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes (≤ 1000 mg) or 90 minutes (> 1000 mg). ()
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION- RASWild-Type mCRC: Administer 6 mg/kg every 14 days as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes (≤ 1000 mg) or 90 minutes (> 1000 mg).
- KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC: Administer 6 mg/kg every 14 days as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes (≤ 1000 mg) or 90 minutes (> 1000 mg) in combination with sotorasib.
2.1 Patient SelectionRASWild-Type mCRCPrior to initiation of treatment with Vectibix as monotherapy, assess
RASmutational status in colorectal tumors and confirm the absence of aRASmutation in exon 2 (codons 12 and 13), exon 3 (codons 59 and 61), and exon 4 (codons 117 and 146) of bothKRASandNRAS.KRASG12C-mutated mCRCPrior to initiation of treatment with Vectibix in combination with sotorasib, confirm the presence of theKRAS G12Cmutation using an FDA-approved test.Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of
RASmutations in patients with mCRC is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.2.2 Recommended DosageRASWild-Type mCRCThe recommended dosage of Vectibix is 6 mg/kg, administered as an intravenous infusion every 14 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity[see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].Appropriate medical resources for the treatment of severe infusion reactions should be available during Vectibix infusions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].KRAS G12C-mutated mCRCAdminister the first sotorasib dose prior to the first Vectibix infusion.The recommended dosage for Vectibix in combination with sotorasib is 6 mg/kg, administered as an intravenous infusion every 14 days until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or until sotorasib is withheld or discontinued[see Dosage and Administration (2.3, 2.4)]. Refer to the sotorasib full prescribing information for recommended sotorasib dosing information.Appropriate medical resources for the treatment of severe infusion reactions should be available during Vectibix infusions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].2.3 Dose ModificationsDose Modifications for Vectibix in Combination with SotorasibWhen Vectibix is administered in combination with sotorasib, if treatment with sotorasib is temporarily withheld or permanently discontinued, temporarily withhold or permanently discontinue Vectibix, respectively[see Clinical Studies (14.4)].Refer to the sotorasib full prescribing information for dose modifications for adverse reactions associated with the use of sotorasib.Dose Modifications for Specific Adverse Reactions Associated with the Use of VectibixInfusion Reactions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)and Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)]- Reduce infusion rate by 50% in patients experiencing a mild or moderate (Grade 1 or 2) infusion reaction for the duration of that infusion.
- Terminate the infusion in patients experiencing severe infusion reactions. Depending on the severity and/or persistence of the reaction, permanently discontinue Vectibix.
Dermatologic Toxicity[see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1)and Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)]- Upon first occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at the original dose.
- Upon the second occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at 80% of the original dose.
- Upon the third occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at 60% of the original dose.
- Upon the fourth occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, permanently discontinue Vectibix.
Permanently discontinue Vectibix following the occurrence of a Grade 4 dermatologic reaction or for a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction that does not recover after withholding 1 or 2 doses.
2.4 Preparation and AdministrationFor intravenous infusion only. Do
notadminister Vectibix as an intravenous push or bolus.PreparationVisually inspect parenteral drug products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Vectibix solution is colorless and may contain a small amount of visible translucent-to-white, amorphous, proteinaceous particles. Do not use if the solution is discolored or cloudy, or if foreign matter is present.
Prepare the solution for infusion, using aseptic technique, as follows:
- Do not shake the vial.
- Use a 21-gauge or larger gauge (smaller bore) hypodermic needle to withdraw the necessary amount of Vectibix for a dose of 6 mg/kg. Do not use needle-free devices (e.g., vial adapters) to withdraw vial contents.
- Dilute to a total volume of 100 mL with 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP. Doses higher than 1000 mg should be diluted to 150 mL with 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP. Do not exceed a final concentration of 10 mg/mL.
- Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion.
- Discard any unused portion of the vial.
Administration- Administer using a low-protein-binding 0.2 µm or 0.22 µm in-line filter.
- Vectibix must be administered via infusion pump.
- Flush line before and after Vectibix administration with 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP, to avoid mixing with other drug products or intravenous solutions. Do not mix Vectibix with, or administer as an infusion with, other medicinal products. Do not add other medications to solutions containing panitumumab.
- Infuse doses of 1000 mg or lower over 60 minutes through a peripheral intravenous line or indwelling intravenous catheter. If the first infusion is tolerated, administer subsequent infusions over 30 to 60 minutes. Administer doses higher than 1000 mg over 90 minutes.
- Use the diluted infusion solution of Vectibix within 6 hours of preparation if stored at room temperature, or within 24 hours of dilution if stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). DO NOT FREEZE.
- KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC: Administer 6 mg/kg every 14 days as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes (≤ 1000 mg) or 90 minutes (> 1000 mg) in combination with sotorasib. ()
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION- RASWild-Type mCRC: Administer 6 mg/kg every 14 days as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes (≤ 1000 mg) or 90 minutes (> 1000 mg).
- KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC: Administer 6 mg/kg every 14 days as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes (≤ 1000 mg) or 90 minutes (> 1000 mg) in combination with sotorasib.
2.1 Patient SelectionRASWild-Type mCRCPrior to initiation of treatment with Vectibix as monotherapy, assess
RASmutational status in colorectal tumors and confirm the absence of aRASmutation in exon 2 (codons 12 and 13), exon 3 (codons 59 and 61), and exon 4 (codons 117 and 146) of bothKRASandNRAS.KRASG12C-mutated mCRCPrior to initiation of treatment with Vectibix in combination with sotorasib, confirm the presence of theKRAS G12Cmutation using an FDA-approved test.Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of
RASmutations in patients with mCRC is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.2.2 Recommended DosageRASWild-Type mCRCThe recommended dosage of Vectibix is 6 mg/kg, administered as an intravenous infusion every 14 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity[see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].Appropriate medical resources for the treatment of severe infusion reactions should be available during Vectibix infusions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].KRAS G12C-mutated mCRCAdminister the first sotorasib dose prior to the first Vectibix infusion.The recommended dosage for Vectibix in combination with sotorasib is 6 mg/kg, administered as an intravenous infusion every 14 days until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or until sotorasib is withheld or discontinued[see Dosage and Administration (2.3, 2.4)]. Refer to the sotorasib full prescribing information for recommended sotorasib dosing information.Appropriate medical resources for the treatment of severe infusion reactions should be available during Vectibix infusions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].2.3 Dose ModificationsDose Modifications for Vectibix in Combination with SotorasibWhen Vectibix is administered in combination with sotorasib, if treatment with sotorasib is temporarily withheld or permanently discontinued, temporarily withhold or permanently discontinue Vectibix, respectively[see Clinical Studies (14.4)].Refer to the sotorasib full prescribing information for dose modifications for adverse reactions associated with the use of sotorasib.Dose Modifications for Specific Adverse Reactions Associated with the Use of VectibixInfusion Reactions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)and Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)]- Reduce infusion rate by 50% in patients experiencing a mild or moderate (Grade 1 or 2) infusion reaction for the duration of that infusion.
- Terminate the infusion in patients experiencing severe infusion reactions. Depending on the severity and/or persistence of the reaction, permanently discontinue Vectibix.
Dermatologic Toxicity[see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1)and Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)]- Upon first occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at the original dose.
- Upon the second occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at 80% of the original dose.
- Upon the third occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, withhold 1 to 2 doses of Vectibix. If the reaction improves to < Grade 3, reinitiate Vectibix at 60% of the original dose.
- Upon the fourth occurrence of a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction, permanently discontinue Vectibix.
Permanently discontinue Vectibix following the occurrence of a Grade 4 dermatologic reaction or for a Grade 3 (NCI-CTC/CTCAE) dermatologic reaction that does not recover after withholding 1 or 2 doses.
2.4 Preparation and AdministrationFor intravenous infusion only. Do
notadminister Vectibix as an intravenous push or bolus.PreparationVisually inspect parenteral drug products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Vectibix solution is colorless and may contain a small amount of visible translucent-to-white, amorphous, proteinaceous particles. Do not use if the solution is discolored or cloudy, or if foreign matter is present.
Prepare the solution for infusion, using aseptic technique, as follows:
- Do not shake the vial.
- Use a 21-gauge or larger gauge (smaller bore) hypodermic needle to withdraw the necessary amount of Vectibix for a dose of 6 mg/kg. Do not use needle-free devices (e.g., vial adapters) to withdraw vial contents.
- Dilute to a total volume of 100 mL with 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP. Doses higher than 1000 mg should be diluted to 150 mL with 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP. Do not exceed a final concentration of 10 mg/mL.
- Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion.
- Discard any unused portion of the vial.
Administration- Administer using a low-protein-binding 0.2 µm or 0.22 µm in-line filter.
- Vectibix must be administered via infusion pump.
- Flush line before and after Vectibix administration with 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP, to avoid mixing with other drug products or intravenous solutions. Do not mix Vectibix with, or administer as an infusion with, other medicinal products. Do not add other medications to solutions containing panitumumab.
- Infuse doses of 1000 mg or lower over 60 minutes through a peripheral intravenous line or indwelling intravenous catheter. If the first infusion is tolerated, administer subsequent infusions over 30 to 60 minutes. Administer doses higher than 1000 mg over 90 minutes.
- Use the diluted infusion solution of Vectibix within 6 hours of preparation if stored at room temperature, or within 24 hours of dilution if stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). DO NOT FREEZE.
Injection: 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL) colorless solution in single-dose vial.
Injection: 400 mg/20 mL (20 mg/mL) colorless solution in single-dose vial.
- Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. ()
8.2 LactationRisk SummaryThere are no data on the presence of panitumumab in human milk or the effects of panitumumab on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Human IgG is present in human milk, but published data suggest that breast milk antibodies do not enter the neonatal and infant circulation in substantial amounts. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from Vectibix, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with Vectibix and for 2 months after the last dose.