Summary of product characteristics
Indications And Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMJUDO is a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody indicated: • in combination with durvalumab, for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). ( 1.1 ) • in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Hepatocellular Carcinoma IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). 1.2 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations.
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling. • Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . • Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with uHCC are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Most common laboratory abnormalities (≥ 40%) of patients with uHCC are AST increased, ALT increased, hemoglobin decreased, sodium decreased, bilirubin increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, and lymphocytes decreased. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with metastatic NSCLC were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data described in the Warnings and Precautions reflect exposure to IMJUDO 300 mg in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg in 388 patients in HIMALAYA. In the HIMALAYA study patients received IMJUDO 300 mg administered as a single intravenous infusion in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg on the same day, followed by durvalumab every 4 weeks. The data also reflects exposure to IMJUDO 75 mg in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and histology-based platinum chemotherapy regimens in the pooled safety population (N=596) of 330 patients in POSEIDON [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] , and 266 patients in CASPIAN who received up to four cycles of platinum-etoposide plus durvalumab 1,500 mg with tremelimumab-actl 75 mg every 3 weeks, followed by durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks (an unapproved regimen for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer). Of these patients, 64% received the maximum of 5 doses of IMJUDO and 79% received at least 4 doses. In this pooled safety population, the most common (> 20%) adverse reactions were nausea (37%), decreased appetite (25%), and fatigue (22%). In this pooled safety population, the most common Grade 3 or 4 (> 10%) laboratory abnormalities were neutropenia (39%), leukopenia (21%), lymphocytopenia (20%), anemia (20%), hyponatremia (14%), lipase increased (12%), and thrombocytopenia (11%). The data described in this section reflect exposure to IMJUDO in patients with uHCC included in the HIMALAYA study and in patients with metastatic NSCLC enrolled in the POSEIDON study. Hepatocellular Carcinoma Unresectable HCC - HIMALAYA The safety of IMJUDO administered in combination with durvalumab was evaluated in a total of 388 patients with uHCC in HIMALAYA, a randomized, open-label, multicenter study [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Patients received IMJUDO 300 mg administered as a single intravenous infusion in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg on the same day, followed by durvalumab every 4 weeks or sorafenib 400 mg given orally twice daily. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. Serious adverse reactions in > 1% of patients included hemorrhage (6%), diarrhea (4%), sepsis (2.1%), pneumonia (2.1%), rash (1.5%), vomiting (1.3%), acute kidney injury (1.3%), and anemia (1.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8% of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including death (1%), hemorrhage intracranial (0.5%), cardiac arrest (0.5%), pneumonitis (0.5%), hepatic failure (0.5%), and immune-mediated hepatitis (0.5%). The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Permanent discontinuation of the treatment regimen due to an adverse reaction occurred in 14% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation (≥ 1%) were hemorrhage (1.8%), diarrhea (1.5%), AST increased (1%), and hepatitis (1%). Dosage interruptions or delay of the treatment regimen due to an adverse reaction occurred in 35% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption or delay in ≥ 1% of patients included ALT increased (3.6%), diarrhea (3.6%), rash (3.6%), amylase increased (3.4%), AST increased (3.1%), lipase increased (2.8%), pneumonia (1.5%), hepatitis (1.5%), pyrexia (1.5%), anemia (1.3%), thrombocytopenia (1%), hyperthyroidism (1%), pneumonitis (1%), and blood creatinine increased (1%). Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab in the HIMALAYA study. Table 5. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% Patients in the HIMALAYA study IMJUDO and Durvalumab (N=388) Sorafenib (N=374) Adverse Reaction All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea Represents a composite of multiple related terms. 27 6 45 4.3 Abdominal pain 20 1.8 24 4 Nausea 12 0 14 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash 32 2.8 57 12 Pruritus 23 0 6 0.3 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 17 1.3 18 0.8 General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue 26 3.9 30 6 Pyrexia 13 0.3 9 0.3 Psychiatric disorders Insomnia 10 0.3 4.3 0 Endocrine disorders Hypothyroidism 14 0 6 0 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Musculoskeletal pain 22 2.6 17 0.8 Table 6 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities that occurred in patients treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab in the HIMALAYA study. Table 6. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline Occurring in ≥ 20% of Patients in the HIMALAYA study IMJUDO and Durvalumab Sorafenib Laboratory Abnormality Any grade Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. (%) Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: IMJUDO with durvalumab (range: 367-378) and sorafenib (range: 344-352). Grade 3 or 4 (%) Any grade (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Chemistry Aspartate Aminotransferase increased 63 27 55 21 Alanine Aminotransferase increased 56 18 53 12 Sodium decreased 46 15 40 11 Bilirubin increased 41 8 47 11 Alkaline Phosphatase increased 41 8 44 5 Glucose increased 39 14 29 4 Calcium decreased 34 0 43 0.3 Albumin decreased 31 0.5 37 1.7 Potassium increased 28 3.8 21 2.6 Creatinine increased 21 1.3 15 0.9 Hematology Hemoglobin decreased 52 4.8 40 6 Lymphocytes decreased 41 11 39 10 Platelets decreased 29 1.6 35 3.1 Leukocytes decreased 20 0.8 30 1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic NSCLC – POSEIDON The safety of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with metastatic NSCLC was evaluated in POSEIDON (NCT03164616), a randomized, open-label, multicenter, active-controlled trial. A total of 330 patients received IMJUDO (≥ 30 kg body weight received 75 mg and ≤ 30kg body weight received 1 mg/kg) in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and histology-based platinum chemotherapy regimens [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Of these patients, 66% received up to the maximum 5 doses of IMJUDO and 79% received at least 4 doses. Treatment was continued with durvalumab as a single agent (or with durvalumab and histology-based pemetrexed for non-squamous patients, based on the investigator’s decision) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The trial excluded patients with active or prior autoimmune disease or with medical conditions that required systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The median age of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy was 63 years (range: 27 to 87); 80% male; 61% White, 29% Asian, 58% former smoker, 25% current smoker, and 68% ECOG performance of 1. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 44% of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were pneumonia (11%), anemia (5%), diarrhea (2.4%), thrombocytopenia (2.4%), pyrexia (2.4%), and febrile neutropenia (2.1%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in a total of 4.2% of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy. These include hepatitis, nephritis, myocarditis, pancreatitis (all in the same patient), death (2 patients), sepsis (2 patients), pneumonitis (2 patients), acute kidney injury (2 patients), febrile neutropenia (1 patient), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1 patient), dyspnea (1 patient), sudden death (1 patient), and ischemic stroke (1 patient). Permanent discontinuation of IMJUDO or durvalumab due to an adverse reaction occurred in 17% of the patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of IMJUDO or durvalumab in > 2% of patients included pneumonia. Dosage interruptions or delay of IMJUDO and durvalumab due to an adverse reaction occurred in 41% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption or delay of IMJUDO and durvalumab in > 1% of patients included anemia, leukopenia/white blood cell count decreased, pneumonia, pneumonitis, colitis, diarrhea, hepatitis, rash, asthenia, amylase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, lipase increased, neutropenia/neutrophil count decreased, and thrombocytopenia/platelet count decreased. The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea. Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) were neutropenia, anemia, leukopenia, lymphocytopenia, lipase increased, hyponatremia and thrombocytopenia. Table 7 summarizes the adverse reactions in POSEIDON. Table 7. Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients with NSCLC Who Received IMJUDO in the POSEIDON Study IMJUDO with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy N = 330 Platinum-based chemotherapy N = 333 Adverse Reaction All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Cough/Productive Cough Includes cough and productive cough. 12 0 8 0.3 Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 42 1.8 37 2.1 Diarrhea 22 1.5 15 1.5 Constipation 19 0 24 0.6 Vomiting 18 1.2 14 1.5 Stomatitis Includes mucosal inflammation and stomatitis. 10 0 6 0.3 Endocrine disorders Hypothyroidism Includes blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased and hypothyroidism. 13 0 2.1 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash Includes eczema, erythema, dermatitis, drug eruption, erythema multiforme, pemphigoid, rash, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pruritic and rash pustular. 27 2.4 10 0.6 Alopecia 10 0 6 0 Pruritus 11 0 4.5 0 General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue/Asthenia Includes asthenia and fatigue. 36 5 32 4.5 Pyrexia Includes body temperature increased, hyperpyrexia, hyperthermia, and pyrexia. 19 0 8 0 Edema Includes face edema, localized edema, and edema peripheral. 10 0 10 0.6 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Musculoskeletal Pain Includes arthralgia, arthritis, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, neck pain, non-cardiac chest pain, spinal pain. 29 0.6 22 1.5 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 28 1.5 25 1.2 Infections and Infestations Pneumonia Includes lower respiratory tract infection, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, pneumonia, pneumonia aspiration, pneumonia bacterial. 17 8 12 4.2 Upper respiratory tract infections Includes laryngitis, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, tracheobronchitis and upper respiratory tract infection. 15 0.6 9 0.9 Nervous system disorders Headache Includes headache, migraine. 11 0 8 0.6 Table 8 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in POSEIDON. Table 8: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 10%) That Worsened from Baseline in Patients with NSCLC Who Received IMJUDO in the POSEIDON Study Laboratory Abnormality Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. IMJUDO with Durvalumab and Platinum-based chemotherapy The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 45 to 326 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. Platinum-based chemotherapy The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 43 to 323 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Chemistry Lipase increased 35 14 25 5 Hyponatremia 55 13 50 11 Hypernatremia 15 0 14 0 Amylase increased 41 9 25 6 Hypokalemia 21 7 17 2.8 Hyperglycemia 42 6 37 3.1 Increased ALT 64 6 56 4.7 Increased AST 63 5 55 2.2 Blood creatinine increased 89 4.0 83 1.9 Increased Alkaline Phosphatase 33 3.4 26 1.2 Gamma Glutamyl Transferase increased 38 2.2 35 4.7 Hyperkalemia 49 2.2 35 2.8 Albumin decreased 27 1.9 18 0.9 Hypocalcemia 58 0.9 49 0.9 Hypomagnesemia 12 4 23 0 Bilirubinemia 16 0.9 8 0.3 Hematology Neutropenia 71 37 69 32 Anemia 84 24 84 25 Leukopenia 77 21 81 18 Lymphocytopenia 67 20 60 19 Thrombocytopenia 53 11 54 12
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Tremelimumab-actl, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking human IgG2 monoclonal antibody, is produced by recombinant DNA technology in NS0 cell suspension culture and has a molecular weight of 149 kDa. IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution, in a single-dose vial for intravenous infusion after dilution. IMJUDO contains tremelimumab-actl at a concentration of 20 mg/mL in either a 25 mg/1.25 mL or a 300 mg/15 mL single-dose vial. Each mL contains 20 mg of tremelimumab-actl, and edetate disodium (0.09 mg), histidine (0.68 mg), L‑histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (3.3 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.2 mg), trehalose (76 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is approximately 5.5.
Dosage And Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer IMJUDO as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes after dilution. ( 2.3 ) • uHCC: • Weight 30 kg and more: IMJUDO 300 mg as a single dose in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks ( 2.1 ) • Weight less than 30 kg: IMJUDO 4 mg/kg as a single dose in combination with durvalumab 20 mg/kg at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks ( 2.1 ) • Metastatic NSCLC: • Weight 30 kg and more: 75 mg every 3 weeks in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and platinum-based chemotherapy for 4 cycles, and then administer durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent with histology-based pemetrexed therapy every 4 weeks, and a fifth dose of IMJUDO 75 mg in combination with durvalumab dose 6 at week 16 ( 2.1 ) • Weight less than 30 kg: 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with durvalumab 20 mg/kg and platinum-based chemotherapy for 4 cycles, and then administer durvalumab 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as a single agent with histology-based pemetrexed therapy every 4 weeks, and a fifth dose of IMJUDO 1 mg/kg in combination with durvalumab dose 6 at week 16 ( 2.1 ) • See full Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions and dosage modifications for adverse reactions. 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosages of IMJUDO are presented in Tables 1, 2 and 3. Administer IMJUDO as an intravenous infusion after dilution as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab Table 1. Recommended dosage of IMJUDO Indication Recommended IMJUDO Dosage Duration of Therapy uHCC Patients with a body weight of 30 kg and more : • A single dose of IMJUDO Administer IMJUDO prior to durvalumab on the same day. 300 mg followed by durvalumab Refer to the Prescribing Information for durvalumab dosing information. 1,500 mg at Day 1 of Cycle 1; • Continue durvalumab 1,500 mg as a single agent every 4 weeks Patients with a body weight of less than 30 kg: • A single dose of IMJUDO 4 mg/kg followed by durvalumab 20 mg/kg at Day 1 of Cycle 1; • Continue durvalumab 20 mg/kg as a single agent every 4 weeks After Cycle 1 of combination therapy, administer durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy The recommended dosage schedule and regimens for IMJUDO for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are provided in Tables 2 and 3. Weigh patients prior to each infusion. Calculate the appropriate dose using Table 3 below based on the patient’s weight and tumor histology. Table 2: Recommended Dosage Schedule Week continue durvalumab until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. , dosing interval change from every 3 weeks to every 4 weeks starting at cycle 5. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Cycle: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IMJUDO intravenous infusion over 60 minutes [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. , if patients receive fewer than 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy, the remaining cycles of IMJUDO (up to a total of 5) should be given after the platinum-based chemotherapy phase, in combination with durvalumab, every 4 weeks. X X X X X Durvalumab , X X X X X X X X Chemotherapy X X X X X optional pemetrexed therapy from week 12 until disease progression or intolerable toxicity for patients with non-squamous disease who received treatment with pemetrexed and carboplatin/cisplatin. X X X Table 3: Recommended Regimen and Dosage Tumor Histology Patient Weight IMJUDO Dosage Durvalumab Refer to the Prescribing Information for dosing information. Dosage Platinum-based Chemotherapy Regimen Non-Squamous ≥ 30 kg 75 mg 1,500 mg • carboplatin & nab-paclitaxel OR • carboplatin or cisplatin & pemetrexed < 30 kg 1 mg/kg 20 mg/kg Squamous ≥ 30 kg 75 mg 1,500 mg • carboplatin & nab-paclitaxel OR • carboplatin or cisplatin & gemcitabine < 30 kg 1 mg/kg 20 mg/kg 2.2 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions No dose reduction for treatment is recommended. In general, withhold treatment regimen for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue treatment regimen for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids. Recommended treatment modifications are presented in Table 4. Table 4. Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity Based on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.03. Dosage Modification Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Pneumonitis Grade 2 Withhold Resume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg of prednisone or less per day (or equivalent) within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids. Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Colitis Grade 2 Withhold Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Intestinal perforation Any grade Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver ALT or AST increases to more than 3 and up to 8 times the ULN or total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULN Withhold ALT or AST increases to more than 8 times ULN or total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times the ULN Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver If AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline in patients with liver involvement, withhold or permanently discontinue durvalumab based on recommendations for hepatitis with no liver involvement. AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN at baseline and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN or AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN at baseline and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN Withhold AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN Permanently discontinue Endocrinopathies Grade 3 or 4 Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue depending on severity Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction Grade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine Withhold Grade 4 increased blood creatinine Permanently discontinue Exfoliative Dermatologic Conditions Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS Withhold Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS Permanently discontinue Myocarditis Grade 2, 3, or 4 Permanently discontinue Neurological Toxicities Grade 2 Withhold Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Other Adverse Reactions Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Grade 1 or 2 Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue ALT = alanine aminotransferase, AST = aspartate aminotransferase, DRESS = Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, SJS = Stevens Johnson Syndrome, TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis, ULN = upper limit normal 2.3 Preparation and Administration Preparation • Visually inspect drug product for particulate matter and discoloration. Discard if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or visible particles are observed. • Do not shake the vial. • Withdraw the required volume from the vial(s) of IMJUDO and discard the vial with any unused portion. • Transfer into an intravenous bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP and dilute to a concentration between 0.1 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake the solution. Storage of Diluted IMJUDO Infusion Solution • IMJUDO does not contain a preservative. Administer infusion solution immediately once prepared. If infusion solution is not administered immediately and needs to be stored, the total time from preparation to the start of administration should not exceed: • 24 hours in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) • 24 hours at room temperature up to 30°C (86°F) • Do not freeze. • Do not shake. Administration • Administer IMJUDO infusion solution intravenously over 60 minutes through an intravenous line containing a sterile, low-protein binding 0.2 or 0.22 micron filter. • Use separate infusion bags and filters for each drug product. IMJUDO In Combination with Other Products • Administer all drug products as separate intravenous infusions. • Do not co-administer other drugs through the same infusion line. • For platinum-based chemotherapy, refer to Prescribing Information for administration information. • For pemetrexed treatment, refer to Prescribing Information for administration information. Combination Regimens: Order of Infusions IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab • Infuse IMJUDO, followed by durvalumab on the same day of dosing. IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab and Platinum-based Chemotherapy • Infuse IMJUDO first, followed by durvalumab and then platinum-based chemotherapy on the day of dosing. IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab and Pemetrexed Therapy • Infuse IMJUDO first, followed by durvalumab and then pemetrexed treatment on the day of dosing. Combination Regimens: Infusion Instructions IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab • Observe patient for 60 minutes following completion of IMJUDO infusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Then administer durvalumab as a separate intravenous infusion over 60 minutes IMJUDO in Combination with Durvalumab and Platinum-based Chemotherapy/ Pemetrexed Therapy Cycle 1: Infuse IMJUDO over one hour. One to two hours after completion of IMJUDO infusion, infuse durvalumab over one hour. One to two hours after completion of durvalumab infusion, administer platinum-based chemotherapy. Subsequent Cycles: If there are no infusion reactions during cycle 1, subsequent cycles of durvalumab can be given immediately after IMJUDO. The time between the end of the durvalumab infusion and the start of chemotherapy can be reduced to 30 minutes.
Adverse Reactions Table
IMJUDO and Durvalumab (N=388) | Sorafenib (N=374) | |||
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Adverse Reaction | All Grades (%) | Grade 3-4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3-4 (%) |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||
Diarrhea | 27 | 6 | 45 | 4.3 |
Abdominal pain | 20 | 1.8 | 24 | 4 |
Nausea | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||||
Rash | 32 | 2.8 | 57 | 12 |
Pruritus | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0.3 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||
Decreased appetite | 17 | 1.3 | 18 | 0.8 |
General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||
Fatigue | 26 | 3.9 | 30 | 6 |
Pyrexia | 13 | 0.3 | 9 | 0.3 |
Psychiatric disorders | ||||
Insomnia | 10 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 0 |
Endocrine disorders | ||||
Hypothyroidism | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders | ||||
Musculoskeletal pain | 22 | 2.6 | 17 | 0.8 |
Clinical Pharmacology
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action CTLA-4 is a negative regulator of T-cell activity. Tremelimumab-actl is a monoclonal antibody that binds to CTLA-4 and blocks the interaction with its ligands CD80 and CD86, releasing CTLA-4-mediated inhibition of T-cell activation. In synergistic mouse tumor models, blocking CTLA-4 activity resulted in decreased tumor growth and increased proliferation of T cells in tumors. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The exposure-response relationship and time course of pharmacodynamic response for the safety and effectiveness of tremelimumab-actl have not been fully characterized. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl was studied in patients with other solid tumors following administration of doses 1 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, and 10 mg/kg (1- to 10-times the approved recommended dosage) administered once every 4 weeks for 4 doses. The pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl as a single dose of 300 mg were evaluated in patients with HCC. The AUC of tremelimumab-actl increased proportionally from 1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg every 4 weeks (1 to 10-times the approved recommended dosage) and steady state was achieved at approximately 12 weeks. Distribution The geometric mean (% coefficient of variation [CV%]) of tremelimumab-actl for central (V1) and peripheral (V2) volume of distribution was 3.45 (24%) and 2.66 (34%) L, respectively. Elimination The geometric mean (CV%) terminal half-life of tremelimumab-actl was 16.9 days (19%) after a single dose and 18.2 days (19%) during steady state. The geometric mean (CV%) clearance of tremelimumab-actl was 0.286 L/day (32%) after a single dose and 0.263 L/day (32%) during steady state. Specific Populations There were no clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl based on body weight (34 to149 kg), age (18 to 87 years), sex, race (White, Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or American Indian), serum albumin levels (0.3 to 396 g/L), lactate dehydrogenase levels (12 to 5570 U/L), soluble PD-L1 (67 to 349 pg/mL), tumor type (NSCLC, HCC), organ dysfunction including mild to moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to 89 mL/min), and mild to moderate hepatic impairment (bilirubin < 3 x ULN and any AST). The effect of severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min) or severe hepatic impairment (bilirubin > 3 x ULN and any AST) on the pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl is unknown. 12.6 Immunogenicity The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of ADA in the studies described below with the incidence of ADA in other studies, including those of tremelimumab-actl. In the HIMALAYA study, of the 182 patients who were treated with a single dose of tremelimumab-actl in combination with durvalumab once in every 4 weeks therapy and evaluable for the presence of ADAs against tremelimumab-actl at predose week 0 and week 4, 11% (20/182) of patients tested positive for anti-tremelimumab-actl antibodies. Among the 20 patients who tested positive for ADAs 40% (8/20) tested positive for neutralizing antibodies against tremelimumab-actl. There was no identified clinically significant effect of anti-tremelimumab-actl antibodies on the pharmacokinetics or safety of tremelimumab-actl; however, the effect of ADAs and neutralizing antibodies on the effectiveness of tremelimumab-actl is unknown. In the POSEIDON study, of the 278 ADA-evaluable patients who were treated with IMJUDO 75 mg for up to five doses in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and platinum-based chemotherapy every 3 weeks and evaluated for presence of ADAs against tremelimumab-actl at pre-dose week 0, week 3, and week 12, 14% (38/278) of patients tested positive for anti-tremelimumab-actl antibodies. Among the 38 patients who tested positive for ADAs, 82% (31/38) tested positive for neutralizing antibodies against tremelimumab-actl. There was no identified clinically significant effect of anti-tremelimumab-actl antibodies on pharmacokinetics or safety of tremelimumab-actl, however, the effect of ADAs on effectiveness of tremelimumab-actl is unknown.
Mechanism Of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action CTLA-4 is a negative regulator of T-cell activity. Tremelimumab-actl is a monoclonal antibody that binds to CTLA-4 and blocks the interaction with its ligands CD80 and CD86, releasing CTLA-4-mediated inhibition of T-cell activation. In synergistic mouse tumor models, blocking CTLA-4 activity resulted in decreased tumor growth and increased proliferation of T cells in tumors.
Pharmacokinetics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl was studied in patients with other solid tumors following administration of doses 1 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, and 10 mg/kg (1- to 10-times the approved recommended dosage) administered once every 4 weeks for 4 doses. The pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl as a single dose of 300 mg were evaluated in patients with HCC. The AUC of tremelimumab-actl increased proportionally from 1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg every 4 weeks (1 to 10-times the approved recommended dosage) and steady state was achieved at approximately 12 weeks. Distribution The geometric mean (% coefficient of variation [CV%]) of tremelimumab-actl for central (V1) and peripheral (V2) volume of distribution was 3.45 (24%) and 2.66 (34%) L, respectively. Elimination The geometric mean (CV%) terminal half-life of tremelimumab-actl was 16.9 days (19%) after a single dose and 18.2 days (19%) during steady state. The geometric mean (CV%) clearance of tremelimumab-actl was 0.286 L/day (32%) after a single dose and 0.263 L/day (32%) during steady state. Specific Populations There were no clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl based on body weight (34 to149 kg), age (18 to 87 years), sex, race (White, Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or American Indian), serum albumin levels (0.3 to 396 g/L), lactate dehydrogenase levels (12 to 5570 U/L), soluble PD-L1 (67 to 349 pg/mL), tumor type (NSCLC, HCC), organ dysfunction including mild to moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to 89 mL/min), and mild to moderate hepatic impairment (bilirubin < 3 x ULN and any AST). The effect of severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min) or severe hepatic impairment (bilirubin > 3 x ULN and any AST) on the pharmacokinetics of tremelimumab-actl is unknown.
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Dosage And Administration Table
Indication | Recommended IMJUDO Dosage | Duration of Therapy |
uHCC | Patients with a body weight of 30 kg and more: Patients with a body weight of less than 30 kg: | After Cycle 1 of combination therapy, administer durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity |
Dosage Forms And Strengths
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) or 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL) clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution in a single-dose vial. • Injection: 25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial. ( 3 ) • Injection: 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial. ( 3 )
Spl Product Data Elements
IMJUDO tremelimumab TREMELIMUMAB TREMELIMUMAB EDETATE DISODIUM HISTIDINE HISTIDINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE POLYSORBATE 80 TREHALOSE WATER IMJUDO tremelimumab TREMELIMUMAB TREMELIMUMAB EDETATE DISODIUM HISTIDINE HISTIDINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE POLYSORBATE 80 TREHALOSE WATER
Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility The carcinogenic and genotoxic potential of tremelimumab-actl have not been evaluated. Animal fertility studies have not been conducted with tremelimumab-actl.
Nonclinical Toxicology
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility The carcinogenic and genotoxic potential of tremelimumab-actl have not been evaluated. Animal fertility studies have not been conducted with tremelimumab-actl.
Application Number
BLA761289
Brand Name
IMJUDO
Generic Name
tremelimumab
Product Ndc
0310-4505
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Package Label Principal Display Panel
PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0310-4535-30 Rx only IMJUDO ® 300 mg/15 mL (tremelimumab-actl) (20 mg/mL) Injection For Intravenous Infusion After Dilution Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient . AstraZeneca 300_mg
Information For Patients
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions Inform patients of the risk of immune-mediated adverse reactions that may require corticosteroid treatment and interruption or discontinuation of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] : • Pneumonitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for any new or worsening cough, chest pain, or shortness of breath. • Colitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for diarrhea, blood or mucus in stools, or severe abdominal pain. • Hepatitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for jaundice, severe nausea or vomiting, pain on the right side of abdomen, lethargy, or easy bruising or bleeding. • Endocrinopathies: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, type 1 diabetes mellitus, or hypophysitis. • Nephritis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of nephritis. • Dermatological Reactions: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of severe dermatological reactions. • Pancreatitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of pancreatitis. • Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of aseptic meningitis, immune thrombocytopenia, myocarditis, hemolytic anemia, myositis, uveitis, keratitis, and myasthenia gravis. Infusion-Related Reactions: • Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: • Advise females of reproductive potential that IMJUDO can cause harm to a fetus and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 )] . • Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of IMJUDO [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ]. Lactation: • Advise female patients not to breastfeed while taking IMJUDO and for 3 months after the last dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3 ) and Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] . Manufactured for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington, DE 19850 Manufactured By: AstraZeneca AB Södertälje, Sweden SE-15185 US License No. 2059 IMJUDO ® is a registered trademark of AstraZeneca group of companies. © AstraZeneca 2022
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MEDICATION GUIDE IMJUDO ® (im-JEW-doh) (tremelimumab-actl) injection What is the most important information I should know about IMJUDO? IMJUDO is a medicine that may treat certain cancers by working with your immune system. IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening and can lead to death. You can have more than one of these problems at the same time. These problems may happen anytime during treatment or even after your treatment has ended. Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worsening signs or symptoms, including: Lung problems. • cough • shortness of breath • chest pain Intestinal problems. • diarrhea (loose stools) or more frequent bowel movements than usual • stools that are black, tarry, sticky, or have blood or mucus • severe stomach-area (abdomen) pain or tenderness Liver problems. • yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes • severe nausea or vomiting • pain on the right side of your stomach-area (abdomen) • dark urine (tea colored) • bleeding or bruising more easily than normal Hormone gland problems. • headaches that will not go away or unusual headaches • eye sensitivity to light • eye problems • rapid heartbeat • increase sweating • extreme tiredness • weight gain or weight loss • feeling more hungry or thirsty than usual • urinating more often than usual • hair loss • feeling cold • constipation • your voice gets deeper • dizziness or fainting • changes in mood or behavior, such as decreased sex drive, irritability, or forgetfulness Kidney problems. • decrease in your amount of urine • blood in your urine • swelling of your ankles • loss of appetite Skin problems. • rash • itching • skin blistering or peeling • painful sores or ulcers in mouth or nose, throat, or genital area • fever or flu-like symptoms • swollen lymph nodes Pancreas problems. • pain in your upper stomach-area (abdomen) • severe nausea or vomiting • loss of appetite Problems can also happen in other organs and tissues. These are not all of the signs and symptoms of immune system problems that can happen with IMJUDO. Call or see your healthcare provider right away for any new or worsening signs or symptoms, which may include: • chest pain, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath or swelling of ankles • confusion, sleepiness, memory problems, changes in mood or behavior, stiff neck, balance problems • tingling, numbness or weakness of the arms or legs • double vision, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, eye pain, changes in eye sight • persistent or severe muscle pain or weakness, muscle cramps, joint pain, joint stiffness or swelling • low red blood cells, bruising Infusion reactions that can sometimes be severe or life-threatening . Signs and symptoms of infusion reactions may include: • chills or shaking • itching or rash • flushing • shortness of breath or wheezing • dizziness • feel like passing out • fever • back or neck pain Getting medical treatment right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. Your healthcare provider will check you for these problems during your treatment with IMJUDO. Your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare provider may also need to delay or completely stop treatment with IMJUDO, if you have severe side effects. What is IMJUDO? IMJUDO is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with: • a type of liver cancer called unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). IMJUDO may be used in combination with durvalumab when your uHCC cannot be removed by surgery. • a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). IMJUDO may be used in combination with durvalumab and chemotherapy that contains platinum when your NSCLC: o has spread to other parts of your body (metastatic), and o your tumor does not have an abnormal “EGFR” or “ALK” gene. It is not known if IMJUDO is safe and effective in children. Before you receive IMJUDO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: • have immune system problems such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or lupus • have a condition that affects your nervous system, such as myasthenia gravis or Guillain-Barré syndrome • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. IMJUDO can harm your unborn baby. Females who are able to become pregnant o Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with IMJUDO. o You should use an effective method of birth control during your treatment and for 3 months after your last dose of IMJUDO. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that you can use during this time. o Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with IMJUDO. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if IMJUDO passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 3 months after your last dose of IMJUDO. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. How will I receive IMJUDO? • Your healthcare provider will determine your treatment schedule and cycles of treatment. • Your healthcare provider will give you IMJUDO into your vein through an intravenous (IV) line over 60 minutes. • For the treatment of uHCC: o On the same day you receive IMJUDO, you will receive durvalumab through an intravenous (IV) line over 60 minutes. o IMJUDO is given to you as a single dose. o You will then receive durvalumab every 4 weeks • For the treatment of NSCLC: o On the same day you receive IMJUDO, you will receive durvalumab followed by platinum-containing chemotherapy. You will receive combination chemotherapy every 3 weeks for four cycles (Cycle 1 to 4). o You will then receive durvalumab for one cycle (Cycle 5), and then IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab for one cycle only (Cycle 6). o You will then receive durvalumab every 4 weeks. o Your healthcare provider will decide if you will also receive additional chemotherapy with each cycle. • Your healthcare provider will test your blood to check you for certain side effects. • If you miss your appointment, call your healthcare provider as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment. What are the possible side effects of IMJUDO? IMJUDO can cause serious side effects, including: See “What is the most important information I should know about IMJUDO?” The most common side effects of IMJUDO when used in combination with durvalumab in adults with uHCC include: • rash • diarrhea • feeling tired • itchiness • muscle or bone pain • stomach area (abdominal) pain The most common side effects of IMJUDO when used in combination with durvalumab and platinum-containing chemotherapy in adults with metastatic NSCLC include: • nausea • feeling tired or weak • muscle or bone pain • decreased appetite • rash • diarrhea Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of IMJUDO. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. General information about the safe and effective use of IMJUDO. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. If you would like more information about IMJUDO, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider for information about IMJUDO that is written for health professionals. What are the ingredients in IMJUDO? Active ingredient: tremelimumab-actl Inactive ingredients: edetate disodium, histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, polysorbate 80, trehalose, and Water for Injection, USP. Manufactured for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE 19850 Manufactured by: AstraZeneca AB, Södertälje, Sweden SE-15185 US License No. 2059 IMJUDO ® is a registered trademark of AstraZeneca group of companies. For more information, call 1-800-236-9933 or go to www.IMJUDO.com © AstraZeneca 2024 This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 01/2024
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MEDICATION GUIDE IMJUDO® (im-JEW-doh) (tremelimumab-actl) injection | ||
What is the most important information I should know about IMJUDO? IMJUDO is a medicine that may treat certain cancers by working with your immune system. IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening and can lead to death. You can have more than one of these problems at the same time. These problems may happen anytime during treatment or even after your treatment has ended. Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worsening signs or symptoms, including: Lung problems. | ||
Intestinal problems. | ||
Liver problems. | ||
Hormone gland problems. | ||
Kidney problems. | ||
Skin problems. | ||
Pancreas problems. | ||
Problems can also happen in other organs and tissues. These are not all of the signs and symptoms of immune system problems that can happen with IMJUDO. Call or see your healthcare provider right away for any new or worsening signs or symptoms, which may include: | ||
Infusion reactions that can sometimes be severe or life-threatening. Signs and symptoms of infusion reactions may include: | ||
Getting medical treatment right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. Your healthcare provider will check you for these problems during your treatment with IMJUDO. Your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare provider may also need to delay or completely stop treatment with IMJUDO, if you have severe side effects. | ||
What is IMJUDO? It is not known if IMJUDO is safe and effective in children. | ||
Before you receive IMJUDO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: Females who are able to become pregnant Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. | ||
How will I receive IMJUDO? | ||
What are the possible side effects of IMJUDO? IMJUDO can cause serious side effects, including: See “What is the most important information I should know about IMJUDO?” The most common side effects of IMJUDO when used in combination with durvalumab in adults with uHCC include: | ||
Clinical Studies
14 CLINICAL STUDIES 14.1 Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Unresectable HCC - HIMALAYA The efficacy of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab was evaluated in the HIMALAYA study (NCT03298451), a randomized (1:1:1), open-label, multicenter study in patients with confirmed uHCC who had not received prior systemic treatment for HCC. Patients were randomized to one of two investigational arms (IMJUDO plus durvalumab or durvalumab) or sorafenib. Study treatment consisted of IMJUDO as a one-time single intravenous infusion of 300 mg in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg on the same day, followed by durvalumab every 4 weeks; durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks; or sorafenib 400 mg given orally twice daily, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The efficacy assessment of IMJUDO is based on patients randomized to the IMJUDO plus durvalumab arm versus the sorafenib arm. Randomization was stratified by macrovascular invasion (MVI) (yes or no), etiology of liver disease (hepatitis B virus vs. hepatitis C virus vs. others) and ECOG performance status (0 vs. 1). The study enrolled patients with BCLC Stage C or B (not eligible for locoregional therapy). The study excluded patients with co-infection of viral hepatitis B and hepatitis C; active or prior documented gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding within 12 months; ascites requiring non-pharmacologic intervention within 6 months; hepatic encephalopathy within 12 months before the start of treatment; active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy was not mandated prior to enrollment but adequate endoscopic therapy, according to institutional standards, was required for patients with a history of esophageal variceal bleeding or those assessed as high risk for esophageal variceal bleeding by the treating physician. Study treatment was permitted beyond disease progression if the patient was clinically stable and was deriving clinical benefit as determined by the investigator. The major efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS) between the IMJUDO plus durvalumab arm versus the sorafenib arm. Additional efficacy outcomes were investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DoR) according to RECIST v1.1. Tumor assessments were conducted every 8 weeks for the first 12 months and then every 12 weeks thereafter. The baseline demographics of the IMJUDO plus durvalumab and sorafenib arms were as follows: male (85%), age < 65 years (50%), median age of 65 years (range: 18 to 88 years), White (46%), Asian (49%), Black or African American (2%), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (0.1%), race Unknown (2%), Hispanic or Latino (5%), Not Hispanic or Latino (94%), ethnicity Unknown (1%), ECOG PS 0 (62%); Child-Pugh Class score A (99%), macrovascular invasion (26%), extrahepatic spread (53%), viral etiology hepatitis B (31%), hepatitis C (27%), uninfected (42%). Efficacy results are presented in Table 9 and Figure 1. Table 9. Efficacy Results for HIMALAYA Study Endpoint IMJUDO and Durvalumab (N=393) Sorafenib (N=389) OS Number of deaths (%) 262 (66.7) 293 (75.3) Median OS (months) (95% CI) 16.4 (14.2, 19.6) 13.8 (12.3, 16.1) HR (95% CI) HR (IMJUDO and durvalumab vs. sorafenib) based on the stratified Cox proportional hazard model. 0.78 (0.66, 0.92) p-value Based on a stratified log-rank test. Based on a Lan-DeMets alpha spending function with O'Brien Fleming type boundary and the actual number of events observed, the boundary for declaring statistical significance for IMJUDO and durvalumab vs. sorafenib was 0.0398 (Lan and DeMets 1983). 0.0035 PFS Number of events (%) 335 (85.2) 327 (84.1) Median PFS (months) (95% CI) 3.8 (3.7, 5.3) 4.1 (3.7, 5.5) HR (95% CI) 0.90 (0.77, 1.05) ORR ORR % (95% CI) Confirmed complete response or partial response. Based on Clopper-Pearson method. 20.1 (16.3, 24.4) 5.1 (3.2, 7.8) Complete Response n (%) 12 (3.1) 0 Partial Response n (%) 67 (17.0) 20 (5.1) DoR Median DoR (months) (95% CI) 22.3 (13.7, NR) 18.4 (6.5, 26.0) % with duration ≥ 6 months 82.3 78.9 % with duration ≥ 12 months 65.8 63.2 Figure 1. Kaplan-Meier curve of OS Figure 1 14.2 Metastatic NSCLC Metastatic NSCLC – POSEIDON The efficacy of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy in previously untreated metastatic NSCLC patients with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations was investigated in POSEIDON, a randomized, multicenter, active-controlled, open-label trial (NCT03164616). Eligible patients had Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1 and must have had no prior chemotherapy or any other systemic therapy for metastatic NSCLC. Choice of platinum-based chemotherapy was at the Investigator’s discretion, taking into consideration the calculated creatinine clearance. Patients with active and/or untreated brain metastases; a history of active primary immunodeficiency; autoimmune disorders including active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders; use of systemic immunosuppressants within 14 days before the first dose of the treatment except physiological dose of systemic corticosteroids were ineligible. Randomization was stratified by tumor cells (TC) PD-L1 expression (TC ≥ 50% vs. TC < 50%), disease stage (Stage IVA vs. Stage IVB), and histology (non-squamous vs. squamous). Patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy according to the regimens listed below, durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy (an unapproved regimen for metastatic NSCLC), or platinum-based chemotherapy. The evaluation of efficacy for metastatic NSCLC relied on comparison between: • IMJUDO 75 mg (or 1mg/kg for patients < 30kg) with durvalumab 1,500 mg and platinum-based chemotherapy every 3 weeks for 4 cycles, followed by durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent. A fifth dose of IMJUDO 75 mg (or 1mg/kg for patients < 30kg) was given at Week 16 in combination with durvalumab dose 6. • Platinum-based chemotherapy every 3 weeks as monotherapy for 4 cycles. Patients could receive an additional 2 cycles (a total of 6 cycles post-randomization), as clinically indicated, at Investigator’s discretion. Patients received IMJUDO and durvalumab in combination with one of the following platinum-based chemotherapy regimens: • Non-squamous NSCLC • Pemetrexed 500 mg/m 2 with carboplatin AUC 5-6 or cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks for 4 cycles • Squamous NSCLC • Gemcitabine 1,000 or 1,250 mg/m 2 on Days 1 and 8 with cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 or carboplatin AUC 5-6 on Day 1 every 3 weeks for 4 cycles • Non-squamous and Squamous NSCLC • Nab-paclitaxel 100 mg/m 2 on Days 1, 8, and 15 with carboplatin AUC 5-6 on Day 1 every 3 weeks for 4 cycles IMJUDO was given up to a maximum of 5 doses. Durvalumab and histology-based pemetrexed continued every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Administration of durvalumab monotherapy was permitted beyond disease progression if the patient was clinically stable and deriving clinical benefit as determined by the Investigator. Patients with disease progression during durvalumab monotherapy were given the option to be retreated with 4 additional cycles of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. Tumor assessments were performed at Week 6, Week 12, and then every 8 weeks thereafter. The major efficacy outcome measures were progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of IMJUDO and durvalumab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy compared to platinum-based chemotherapy alone. Additional efficacy outcome measures were overall response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DoR). PFS, ORR, and DoR were assessed using Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) according to RECIST v1.1. A total of 675 patients were randomized to receive either IMJUDO with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy (n=338) or platinum-based chemotherapy (n=337). The median age was 63 years (range: 27 to 87), 46% of patients age ≥ 65 years, 77% male, 57% White, 34% Asian, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2% Black or African American, 4% Other Race, 79% former or current smoker, 34% ECOG PS 0, and 66% ECOG PS 1. Thirty-six percent had squamous histology, 63% non-squamous histology, 29% PD-L1 expression TC ≥ 50%, 71% PD-L1 expression TC < 50%. Efficacy results are summarized in Table 10 and Figure 2. Table 10. Efficacy Results for POSEIDON IMJUDO with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy (n=338) Platinum-based chemotherapy (n=337) OS PFS/OS results are based on planned analyses which occurred 25/45 months respectively after study initiation. Number of deaths (%) 251 (74) 285 (85) Median OS (months) (95% CI) 14.0 (11.7, 16.1) 11.7 (10.5, 13.1) HR (95% CI) 0.77 (0.65, 0.92) p-value 2-sided p-values based on log-rank tests stratified by PD-L1, histology and disease stage and compared to a boundary value of 0.00735 for PFS and 0.00797 for OS. 0.00304 PFS Number of events (%) 238 (70) 258 (77) Median PFS (months) (95% CI) 6.2 (5.0, 6.5) 4.8 (4.6, 5.8) HR (95% CI) 0.72 (0.60, 0.86) p-value 0.00031 ORR % (95% CI) Confirmed responses with 95% Clopper-Pearson confidence intervals. 39 (34, 44) 24 (20, 29) Median DoR (months) (95% CI) 9.5 (7.2, NR) 5.1 (4.4, 6.0) NR=Not Reached, CI=Confidence Interval Figure 2. Kaplan-Meier curves of OS in POSEIDON Number of patients at risk Month 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 IMJUDO + durvalumab + platinum-based chemotherapy 338 298 256 217 183 159 137 120 109 95 88 64 41 20 9 0 Platinum-based chemotherapy 337 284 236 204 160 132 111 91 72 62 52 38 21 13 6 0 Figure 2
Clinical Studies Table
Endpoint | IMJUDO and Durvalumab (N=393) | Sorafenib (N=389) |
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OS | ||
Number of deaths (%) | 262 (66.7) | 293 (75.3) |
16.4 (14.2, 19.6) | 13.8 (12.3, 16.1) | |
0.78 (0.66, 0.92) | ||
0.0035 | ||
PFS | ||
Number of events (%) | 335 (85.2) | 327 (84.1) |
Median PFS (months) (95% CI) | 3.8 (3.7, 5.3) | 4.1 (3.7, 5.5) |
HR (95% CI) | 0.90 (0.77, 1.05) | |
ORR | ||
20.1 (16.3, 24.4) | 5.1 (3.2, 7.8) | |
12 (3.1) | 0 | |
67 (17.0) | 20 (5.1) | |
DoR | ||
22.3 (13.7, NR) | 18.4 (6.5, 26.0) | |
82.3 | 78.9 | |
65.8 | 63.2 |
Geriatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use Of the 393 patients with uHCC treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, 50% of patients were 65 years or older and 13% of patients were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy of IMJUDO have been observed between patients 65 years or older and younger adult patients. Of the 330 patients with metastatic NSCLC treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, 143 (43%) patients were 65 years or older and 35 (11%) patients were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.
Pediatric Use
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of IMJUDO have not been established in pediatric patients. Safety and efficacy were assessed but not established in a multi-center, open-label study (NCT03837899) in which 41 pediatric patients aged 1 to < 17 years with advanced solid tumors received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. No new safety signals were observed in pediatric patients in this study. Tremelimumab-actl systemic exposure in pediatric patients ≥ 35 kg was within the range of the values previously observed in adults given the same weight-based dose, whereas the systemic exposure in pediatric patients < 35 kg was lower than that of adults.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of IMJUDO in pregnant women. In animal studies, CTLA-4 blockade is associated with increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death ( see Data ). Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, IMJUDO has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential 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. Data Animal Data In a reproduction study, administration of tremelimumab-actl to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys during the period of organogenesis was not associated with maternal toxicity or effects on embryo-fetal development at exposure levels approximately 4 to 31-times higher than those observed at a recommended dose range of 75 mg to 300 mg based on area under the curve (AUC). CTLA-4 plays a role in maintaining maternal immune tolerance to the fetus to preserve pregnancy and in immune regulation of the newborn. In a murine model of pregnancy, CTLA-4 blockade resulted in increased resorptions and reduced live fetuses. Mated genetically engineered mice heterozygous for CTLA-4 (CTLA-4+/-) gave birth to CTLA-4+/- offspring and offspring deficient in CTLA-4 (homozygous negative, CTLA-4-/-) that appeared healthy at birth. The CTLA-4-/- homozygous negative offspring developed signs of a lymphoproliferative disorder and died by 3 to 4 weeks of age with multiorgan tissue destruction. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to tremelimumab-actl may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response.
Use In Specific Populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of IMJUDO in pregnant women. In animal studies, CTLA-4 blockade is associated with increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death ( see Data ). Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, IMJUDO has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential 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. Data Animal Data In a reproduction study, administration of tremelimumab-actl to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys during the period of organogenesis was not associated with maternal toxicity or effects on embryo-fetal development at exposure levels approximately 4 to 31-times higher than those observed at a recommended dose range of 75 mg to 300 mg based on area under the curve (AUC). CTLA-4 plays a role in maintaining maternal immune tolerance to the fetus to preserve pregnancy and in immune regulation of the newborn. In a murine model of pregnancy, CTLA-4 blockade resulted in increased resorptions and reduced live fetuses. Mated genetically engineered mice heterozygous for CTLA-4 (CTLA-4+/-) gave birth to CTLA-4+/- offspring and offspring deficient in CTLA-4 (homozygous negative, CTLA-4-/-) that appeared healthy at birth. The CTLA-4-/- homozygous negative offspring developed signs of a lymphoproliferative disorder and died by 3 to 4 weeks of age with multiorgan tissue destruction. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to tremelimumab-actl may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of tremelimumab-actl in human milk, its effects on a breastfed child, or on milk production. Maternal IgG is known to be present in human milk. The effects of local gastrointestinal exposure and limited systemic exposure in the breastfed child to IMJUDO are unknown. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with IMJUDO and for 3 months after the last dose. Refer to the Prescribing Information for agents administered in combination with IMJUDO for breastfeeding recommendations, as appropriate. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with IMJUDO. Contraception Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IMJUDO and for 3 months after the last dose. Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with IMJUDO for recommended contraception duration, as appropriate. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of IMJUDO have not been established in pediatric patients. Safety and efficacy were assessed but not established in a multi-center, open-label study (NCT03837899) in which 41 pediatric patients aged 1 to < 17 years with advanced solid tumors received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. No new safety signals were observed in pediatric patients in this study. Tremelimumab-actl systemic exposure in pediatric patients ≥ 35 kg was within the range of the values previously observed in adults given the same weight-based dose, whereas the systemic exposure in pediatric patients < 35 kg was lower than that of adults. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the 393 patients with uHCC treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, 50% of patients were 65 years or older and 13% of patients were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy of IMJUDO have been observed between patients 65 years or older and younger adult patients. Of the 330 patients with metastatic NSCLC treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, 143 (43%) patients were 65 years or older and 35 (11%) patients were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) injection is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied in a carton containing one single-dose vial in the following concentrations: • 25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) (NDC 0310-4505-25) • 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL) (NDC 0310-4535-30) Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake.
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