Afinitor Disperz Drug Information
Generic name: EVEROLIMUS
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] mTOR Inhibitor Immunosuppressant [EPC]
Uses of Afinitor Disperz
Hormone Receptor-Positive
HER2-Negative Breast Cancer AFINITOR ® is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in combination with exemestane, after failure of treatment with letrozole or anastrozole.
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)
AFINITOR is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic origin (PNET) with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic disease. AFINITOR is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with progressive, well-differentiated, non-functional NET of gastrointestinal (GI) or lung origin with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic disease. Limitations of Use: AFINITOR is not indicated for the treatment of patients with functional carcinoid tumors .
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
AFINITOR is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC after failure of treatment with sunitinib or sorafenib.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma
AFINITOR is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with renal angiomyolipoma and TSC, not requiring immediate surgery.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)
AFINITOR and AFINITOR DISPERZ ® are indicated in adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with TSC for the treatment of SEGA that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures
AFINITOR DISPERZ is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with TSC-associated partial-onset seizures.
Dosage & Administration of Afinitor Disperz
| Abbreviation: P-gp, P-glycoprotein. | |
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| Initiation of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Modification of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ dose | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Switch between AFINITOR and AFINITOR DISPERZ | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Initiation or discontinuation of P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor | 2 weeks |
| Initiation or discontinuation of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer | 2 weeks |
| Change in hepatic function | 2 weeks |
| Stable dose with changing body surface area (BSA) | Every 3 to 6 months |
| Stable dose with stable BSA | Every 6 to 12 months |
Side Effects of Afinitor Disperz
Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed cannot be directly compared to rates in other trials and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer The safety of AFINITOR (10 mg orally once daily) in combination with exemestane (25 mg orally once daily) (n = 485) vs. placebo in combination with exemestane (n = 239) was evaluated in a randomized, controlled trial (BOLERO-2) in patients with advanced or metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The median age of patients was 61 years (28 to 93 years), and 75% were white.
The median follow-up was approximately 13 months. The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) were stomatitis, infections, rash, fatigue, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) were stomatitis, infections, hyperglycemia, fatigue, dyspnea, pneumonitis, and diarrhea.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, increased aspartate transaminase (AST), anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, increased alanine transaminase (ALT), and hypertriglyceridemia. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 3%) were lymphopenia, hyperglycemia, anemia, hypokalemia, increased AST, increased ALT, and thrombocytopenia. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients who received AFINITOR. The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 24% for the AFINITOR arm.
Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) occurred in 63% of patients in the AFINITOR arm. Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving AFINITOR vs. placebo are presented in Table 6. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 7. The median duration of treatment with AFINITOR was 23.9 weeks; 33% were exposed to AFINITOR for a period of ≥ 32 weeks. Table 6: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 10% of Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a Includes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous stomatitis, glossodynia, gingival pain, glossitis, and lip ulceration. b Includes all reported infections, including but not limited to, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract (upper and lower) infections, skin infections, and gastrointestinal tract infections. c Includes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, lung infiltration, and pulmonary fibrosis. d No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.
AFINITOR with Exemestane N = 482 Placebo with Exemestane N = 238 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Gastrointestinal Stomatitis a 67 8 d 11
Diarrhea 33 2 18 0.8 Nausea 29 0.4 28 1 Vomiting 17
1 12
Constipation 14 0.4 d 13 0.4 Dry mouth 11 0 7 0
General Fatigue 36 4 27 1 d Edema peripheral 19 1 d 6 0.4 d Pyrexia 15 0.2 d 7 0.4 d Asthenia 13 2 4 0 Infections Infections b 50 6 25 2 d Investigations Weight loss 25 1 d 6 0 Metabolism and nutrition Decreased appetite 30 1 d 12 0.4 d Hyperglycemia 14 5 2 0.4 d Musculoskeletal and connective tissue Arthralgia 20 0.8 d 17 0 Back pain 14 0.2 d 10 0.8 d Pain in extremity 9 0.4 d 11 2 d Nervous system Dysgeusia 22 0.2 d 6 0 Headache 21 0.4 d 14 0 Psychiatric Insomnia 13 0.2 d 8 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal Cough 24 0.6 d 12 0 Dyspnea 21 4 11 1 Epistaxis 17 0 1 0 Pneumonitis c 19 4 0.4 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue Rash 39 1 d 6 0 Pruritus 13 0.2 d 5 0 Alopecia 10 0 5 0 Vascular Hot flush 6 0 14 0 Table 7: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥ 10% of Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a Reflects corresponding adverse drug reaction reports of anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia (collectively as pancytopenia), which occurred at lower frequency. b No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. Laboratory Parameter AFINITOR with Exemestane N = 482 Placebo with Exemestane N = 238 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Hematology a Anemia 68 6 40 1 Leukopenia 58 2 b 28 6 Thrombocytopenia 54 3 5
Lymphopenia 54 12 37 6 Neutropenia 31 2 b 11 2 Chemistry
Hypercholesterolemia 70 1 38 2 Hyperglycemia 69 9 44 1 Increased AST 69 4 45 3 Increased ALT 51 4 29 5 b Hypertriglyceridemia 50 0.8 b 26 0 Hypoalbuminemia 33 0.8 b 16 0.8 b Hypokalemia 29 4 7 1 b Increased creatinine 24 2 13 0 Topical Prophylaxis for Stomatitis In a single arm study (SWISH; N = 92) in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer beginning AFINITOR (10 mg orally once daily) in combination with exemestane (25 mg orally once daily), patients started dexamethasone 0.5 mg/5 mL alcohol-free mouthwash (10 mL swished for 2 minutes and spat, 4 times daily for 8 weeks) concurrently with AFINITOR and exemestane. No food or drink was to be consumed for at least 1 hour after swishing and spitting the dexamethasone mouthwash. The primary objective of this study was to assess the incidence of Grade 2 to 4 stomatitis within 8 weeks.
The incidence of Grade 2 to 4 stomatitis within 8 weeks was 2%, which was lower than the 33% reported in the BOLERO-2 trial. The incidence of Grade 1 stomatitis was 19%. No cases of Grade 3 or 4 stomatitis were reported. Oral candidiasis was reported in 2% of patients in this study compared to 0.2% in the BOLERO-2 trial.
Coadministration of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ and dexamethasone alcohol-free oral solution has not been studied in pediatric patients. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNET) In a randomized, controlled trial (RADIANT-3) of AFINITOR (n = 204) vs. placebo (n = 203) in patients with advanced PNET the median age of patients was 58 years (20 to 87 years), 79% were white, and 55% were male. Patients on the placebo arm could cross over to open-label AFINITOR upon disease progression.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) were stomatitis, rash, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and headache. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) were stomatitis and diarrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were anemia, hyperglycemia, increased alkaline phosphatase, hypercholesterolemia, decreased bicarbonate, and increased AST. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 3%) were hyperglycemia, lymphopenia, anemia, hypophosphatemia, increased alkaline phosphatase, neutropenia, increased AST, hypokalemia, and thrombocytopenia.
Deaths during double-blind treatment where an adverse reaction was the primary cause occurred in seven patients on AFINITOR. Causes of death on the AFINITOR arm included one case of each of the following: acute renal failure, acute respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, death (cause unknown), hepatic failure, pneumonia, and sepsis. After cross-over to open-label AFINITOR, there were three additional deaths, one due to hypoglycemia and cardiac arrest in a patient with insulinoma, one due to myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure, and the other due to sudden death. The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 20% for the AFINITOR group.
Dose delay or reduction was necessary in 61% of AFINITOR patients. Grade 3-4 renal failure occurred in six patients in the AFINITOR arm. Thrombotic events included five patients with pulmonary embolus in the AFINITOR arm as well as three patients with thrombosis in the AFINITOR arm.
Table 8 compares the incidence of adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving AFINITOR vs. placebo. Laboratory abnormalities are summarized in Table 9. The median duration of treatment in patients who received AFINITOR was 37 weeks. In female patients aged 18 to 55 years, irregular menstruation occurred in 5 of 46 (11%) AFINITOR-treated females.
Table 8: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 10% of Patients With PNET in RADIANT-3 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a Includes stomatitis, aphthous stomatitis, gingival pain/swelling/ulceration, glossitis, glossodynia, lip ulceration, mouth ulceration, tongue ulceration, and mucosal inflammation. b Includes diarrhea, enteritis, enterocolitis, colitis, defecation urgency, and steatorrhea. c Includes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and restrictive pulmonary disease. d No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. AFINITOR N = 204 Placebo N = 203 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Gastrointestinal Stomatitis a 70 7 d 20 0 Diarrhea b 50 6 25 3 d Abdominal pain 36 4 d 32 7 Nausea 32 2 d 33 2 d Vomiting 29 1 d 21 2 d Constipation 14 0 13 0.5 d Dry mouth 11 0 4 0 General Fatigue/malaise 45 4 27 3 Edema (general and peripheral) 39 2 12 1 d Fever 31 1 13 0.5 d Asthenia 19 3 d 20 3 d Infections Nasopharyngitis/rhinitis/URI 25 0 13 0 Urinary tract infection 16 0 6 0.5 d Investigations Weight loss 28 0.5 d 11 0 Metabolism and nutrition Decreased appetite 30 1 d 18 1 d Diabetes mellitus 10 2 d 0.5 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue Arthralgia 15 1 7 0.5 d Back pain 15 1 d 11 1 d Pain in extremity 14 0.5 d 6 1 d Muscle spasms 10 0 4 0 Nervous system Headache/migraine 30 0.5 d 15 1 d Dysgeusia 19 0 5 0 Dizziness 12 0.5 d 7 0 Psychiatric Insomnia 14 0 8 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal Cough/productive cough 25 0.5 d 13 0 Epistaxis 22 0 1 0 Dyspnea/dyspnea exertional 20 3 7 0.5 d Pneumonitis c 17 4 0 0 Oropharyngeal pain 11 0 6 0 Skin and subcutaneous Rash 59 0.5 19 0 Nail disorders 22 0.5 2 0 Pruritus/pruritus generalized 21 0 13 0 Dry skin/xeroderma 13 0 6 0 Vascular Hypertension 13 1 6 1 d Table 9: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥ 10% of Patients With PNET in RADIANT-3 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. Laboratory parameter AFINITOR N = 204 Placebo N = 203 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Hematology Anemia 86 15 63 1 Lymphopenia 45 16 22 4 Thrombocytopenia 45 3 11 0 Leukopenia 43 2 13 0 Neutropenia 30 4 17 2 Chemistry Hyperglycemia (fasting) 75 17 53 6 Increased alkaline phosphatase 74 8 66 8 Hypercholesterolemia 66 0.5 22 0 Bicarbonate decreased 56 0 40 0 Increased AST 56 4 41 4 Increased ALT 48 2 35 2 Hypophosphatemia 40 10 14 3 Hypertriglyceridemia 39 0 10 0 Hypocalcemia 37 0.5 12 0 Hypokalemia 23 4 5 0 Increased creatinine 19 2 14 0 Hyponatremia 16 1 16 1 Hypoalbuminemia 13 1 8 0 Hyperbilirubinemia 10 1 14 2 Hyperkalemia 7 0 10
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) of Gastrointestinal (GI) or Lung Origin
In a randomized, controlled trial (RADIANT-4) of AFINITOR (n = 202 treated) vs. placebo (n = 98 treated) in patients with advanced non-functional NET of GI or lung origin, the median age of patients was 63 years (22-86 years), 76% were white, and 53% were female. The median duration of exposure to AFINITOR was 9.3 months; 64% of patients were treated for ≥ 6 months and 39% were treated for ≥ 12 months. AFINITOR was discontinued for adverse reactions in 29% of patients, dose reduction or delay was required in 70% of AFINITOR-treated patients.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 42% of AFINITOR-treated patients and included 3 fatal events (cardiac failure, respiratory failure, and septic shock). Adverse reactions occurring at an incidence of ≥ 10% and at ≥ 5% absolute incidence over placebo (all Grades) or ≥ 2% higher incidence over placebo (Grade 3 and 4) are presented in Table 10. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 11. Table 10: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of AFINITOR-Treated Patients With Non-Functional NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03. a Includes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous stomatitis, gingival pain, glossitis, tongue ulceration, and mucosal inflammation. b Urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), abscess, pyelonephritis, septic shock and viral myocarditis. c Includes pneumonitis and interstitial lung disease. d No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. AFINITOR N = 202 Placebo N = 98 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Gastrointestinal Stomatitis a 63 9 d 22 0 Diarrhea 41 9 31 2 d Nausea 26 3 17 1 d Vomiting 15 4 d 12 2 d General Peripheral edema 39 3 d 6 1 d Fatigue 37 5 36 1 d Asthenia 23 3 8 0 Pyrexia 23 2 8 0 Infections Infections b 58 11 29 2 Investigations Weight loss 22 2 d 11 1 d Metabolism and nutrition Decreased appetite 22 1 d 17 1 d Nervous system Dysgeusia 18 1 d 4 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal Cough 27 0 20 0 Dyspnea 20 3 d 11 2 Pneumonitis c 16 2 d 2 0 Epistaxis 13 1 d 3 0 Skin and subcutaneous Rash 30 1 d 9 0 Pruritus 17 1 d 9 0 Table 11: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities in ≥ 10% of AFINITOR-Treated Patients With Non-Functional NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03. a No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. AFINITOR N = 202 Placebo N = 98 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Hematology Anemia 81 5 a 41 2 a Lymphopenia 66 16 32 2 a Leukopenia 49 2 a 17 0 Thrombocytopenia 33 2 11 0 Neutropenia 32 2 a 15 3 a Chemistry Hypercholesterolemia 71 0 37 0 Increased AST 57 2 34 2 a Hyperglycemia (fasting) 55 6 a 36 1 a Increased ALT 46 5 39 1 a Hypophosphatemia 43 4 a 15 2 a Hypertriglyceridemia 30 3 8 1 a Hypokalemia 27 6 12 3 a Hypoalbuminemia 18 0 8 0 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) The data described below reflect exposure to AFINITOR (n = 274) and placebo (n = 137) in a randomized, controlled trial (RECORD-1) in patients with metastatic RCC who received prior treatment with sunitinib and/or sorafenib.
The median age of patients was 61 years (27 to 85 years), 88% were white, and 78% were male. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 141 days (19 to 451 days) for patients receiving AFINITOR. The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) were stomatitis, infections, asthenia, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 3%) were infections, dyspnea, fatigue, stomatitis, dehydration, pneumonitis, abdominal pain, and asthenia.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were anemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, lymphopenia, and increased creatinine. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 3%) were lymphopenia, hyperglycemia, anemia, hypophosphatemia, and hypercholesterolemia. Deaths due to acute respiratory failure (0.7%), infection (0.7%), and acute renal failure (0.4%) were observed on the AFINITOR arm.
The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 14% for the AFINITOR group. The most common adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation were pneumonitis and dyspnea. Infections, stomatitis, and pneumonitis were the most common reasons for treatment delay or dose reduction.
The most common medical interventions required during AFINITOR treatment were for infections, anemia, and stomatitis. Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving AFINITOR vs. placebo are presented in Table 12. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 13. Table 12: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 10% of Patients With RCC and at a Higher Rate in the AFINITOR Arm than in the Placebo Arm in RECORD-1 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a Stomatitis (including aphthous stomatitis), and mouth and tongue ulceration. b Includes all reported infections, including but not limited to, respiratory tract (upper and lower) infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. c Includes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, lung infiltration, pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage, pulmonary toxicity, and alveolitis. d No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. AFINITOR N = 274 Placebo N = 137 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Gastrointestinal Stomatitis a 44 4 8 0 Diarrhea 30 2 d 7 0 Nausea 26 2 d 19 0 Vomiting 20 2 d 12 0 Infections b 37 10 18 2 General Asthenia 33 4 23 4 Fatigue 31 6 d 27 4 Edema peripheral 25 < 1 d 8 < 1 d Pyrexia 20 < 1 d 9 0 Mucosal inflammation 19 2 d 1 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal Cough 30 < 1 d 16 0 Dyspnea 24 8 15 3 d Epistaxis 18 0 0 0 Pneumonitis c 14 4 d 0 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue Rash 29 1 d 7 0 Pruritus 14 < 1 d 7 0 Dry skin 13 < 1 d 5 0 Metabolism and nutrition Anorexia 25 2 d 14 < 1 d Nervous system Headache 19 1 9 < 1 d Dysgeusia 10 0 2 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue Pain in extremity 10 1 d 7 0 Other notable adverse reactions occurring more frequently with AFINITOR than with placebo, but with an incidence of < 10% include: Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain (9%), dry mouth (8%), hemorrhoids (5%), dysphagia (4%) General: Weight loss (9%), chest pain (5%), chills (4%), impaired wound healing (< 1%) Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal: Pleural effusion (7%), pharyngolaryngeal pain (4%), rhinorrhea (3%) Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Hand-foot syndrome (reported as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome) (5%), nail disorder (5%), erythema (4%), onychoclasis (4%), skin lesion (4%), acneiform dermatitis (3%), angioedema (< 1%) Metabolism and nutrition: Exacerbation of pre-existing diabetes mellitus (2%), new onset of diabetes mellitus (< 1%) Psychiatric: Insomnia (9%) Nervous system: Dizziness (7%), paresthesia (5%) Ocular: Eyelid edema (4%), conjunctivitis (2%) Vascular: Hypertension (4%), deep vein thrombosis (< 1%) Renal and urinary: Renal failure (3%) Cardiac: Tachycardia (3%), congestive cardiac failure (1%) Musculoskeletal and connective tissue: Jaw pain (3%) Hematologic: Hemorrhage (3%) Table 13: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in Patients With RCC at a Higher Rate in the AFINITOR Arm Than the Placebo Arm in RECORD-1 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a Reflects corresponding adverse drug reaction reports of anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia (collectively pancytopenia), which occurred at lower frequency. b No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported.
Laboratory parameter AFINITOR N = 274 Placebo N = 137 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Hematology a Anemia 92 13 79 6 Lymphopenia 51 18 28 5 b Thrombocytopenia 23 1 b 2 < 1 Neutropenia 14 < 1 4 0 Chemistry Hypercholesterolemia 77 4 b 35 0 Hypertriglyceridemia 73 < 1 b 34 0 Hyperglycemia 57 16 25 2 b Increased creatinine 50 2 b 34 0 Hypophosphatemia 37 6 b 8 0 Increased AST 25 1 7 0 Increased ALT 21 1 b 4 0 Hyperbilirubinemia 3 1 2 0 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma The data described below are based on a randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-2) of AFINITOR in 118 patients with renal angiomyolipoma as a feature of TSC (n = 113) or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (n = 5). The median age of patients was 31 years (18 to 61 years), 89% were white, and 34% were male. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 48 weeks (2 to 115 weeks) for patients receiving AFINITOR. The most common adverse reaction reported for AFINITOR (incidence ≥ 30%) was stomatitis. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) were stomatitis and amenorrhea.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and anemia. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormality (incidence ≥ 3%) was hypophosphatemia. The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 3.8% in the AFINITOR-treated patients.
Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation in the AFINITOR arm were hypersensitivity/angioedema/bronchospasm, convulsion, and hypophosphatemia. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) due to adverse reactions occurred in 52% of AFINITOR-treated patients. The most common adverse reaction leading to AFINITOR dose adjustment was stomatitis.
Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving AFINITOR and occurring more frequently with AFINITOR than with placebo are presented in Table 14. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 15. Table 14: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 10% of AFINITOR-Treated Patients With TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a Includes stomatitis, aphthous stomatitis, mouth ulceration, gingival pain, glossitis, and glossodynia. b No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. AFINITOR N = 79 Placebo N = 39 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Gastrointestinal Stomatitis a 78 6 b 23 0 Vomiting 15 0 5 0 Diarrhea 14 0 5 0 General Peripheral edema 13 0 8 0 Infections Upper respiratory tract infection 11 0 5 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue Arthralgia 13 0 5 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal Cough 20 0 13 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue Acne 22 0 5 0 Amenorrhea occurred in 15% of AFINITOR-treated females (8 of 52). Other adverse reactions involving the female reproductive system were menorrhagia (10%), menstrual irregularities (10%), and vaginal hemorrhage (8%). The following additional adverse reactions occurred in less than 10% of AFINITOR-treated patients: epistaxis (9%), decreased appetite (6%), otitis media (6%), depression (5%), abnormal taste (5%), increased blood luteinizing hormone (LH) levels (4%), increased blood follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels (3%), hypersensitivity (3%), ovarian cyst (3%), pneumonitis (1%), and angioedema (1%). Table 15: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in AFINITOR-Treated Patients With TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. AFINITOR N = 79 Placebo N = 39 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Hematology Anemia 61 0 49 0 Leukopenia 37 0 21 0 Neutropenia 25 1 26 0 Lymphopenia 20 1 a 8 0 Thrombocytopenia 19 0 3 0 Chemistry Hypercholesterolemia 85 1 a 46 0 Hypertriglyceridemia 52 0 10 0 Hypophosphatemia 49 5 a 15 0 Increased alkaline phosphatase 32 1 a 10 0 Increased AST 23 1 a 8 0 Increased ALT 20 1 a 15 0 Hyperglycemia (fasting) 14 0 8 0 Updated safety information from 112 patients treated with AFINITOR for a median duration of 3.9 years identified the following additional adverse reactions and selected laboratory abnormalities: increased partial thromboplastin time (63%), increased prothrombin time (40%), decreased fibrinogen (38%), urinary tract infection (31%), proteinuria (18%), abdominal pain (16%), pruritus (12%), gastroenteritis (12%), myalgia (11%), and pneumonia (10%). TSC-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA) The data described below are based on a randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-1) of AFINITOR in 117 patients with SEGA and TSC. The median age of patients was 9.5 years (0.8 to 26 years), 93% were white, and 57% were male.
The median duration of blinded study treatment was 52 weeks (24 to 89 weeks) for patients receiving AFINITOR. The most common adverse reactions reported for AFINITOR (incidence ≥ 30%) were stomatitis and respiratory tract infection. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) were stomatitis, pyrexia, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, aggression, agitation, and amenorrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were hypercholesterolemia and elevated partial thromboplastin time.
The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormality (incidence ≥ 3%) was neutropenia. There were no adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) due to adverse reactions occurred in 55% of AFINITOR-treated patients.
The most common adverse reaction leading to AFINITOR dose adjustment was stomatitis. Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving AFINITOR and occurring more frequently with AFINITOR than with placebo are reported in Table 16. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 17. Table 16: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 10% of AFINITOR-Treated Patients With TSC-Associated SEGA in EXIST-1 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a Includes mouth ulceration, stomatitis, and lip ulceration. b Includes respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, and respiratory tract infection viral. c Includes gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis viral, and gastrointestinal infection. d Includes agitation, anxiety, panic attack, aggression, abnormal behavior, and obsessive compulsive disorder. e Includes rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, dermatitis allergic, and urticaria. f No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. AFINITOR N = 78 Placebo N = 39 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Gastrointestinal Stomatitis a 62 9 f 26 3 f Vomiting 22 1 f 13 0 Diarrhea 17 0 5 0 Constipation 10 0 3 0 Infections Respiratory tract infection b 31 3 23 0 Gastroenteritis c 10 5 3 0 Pharyngitis streptococcal 10 0 3 0 General Pyrexia 23 6 f 18 3 f Fatigue 14 0 3 0 Psychiatric Anxiety, aggression or other behavioral disturbance d 21 5 f 3 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue Rash e 21 0 8 0 Acne 10 0 5 0 Amenorrhea occurred in 17% of AFINITOR-treated females aged 10 to 55 years (3 of 18). For this same group of AFINITOR-treated females, the following menstrual abnormalities were reported: dysmenorrhea (6%), menorrhagia (6%), metrorrhagia (6%), and unspecified menstrual irregularity (6%). The following additional adverse reactions occurred in less than 10% of AFINITOR-treated patients: nausea (8%), pain in extremity (8%), insomnia (6%), pneumonia (6%), epistaxis (5%), hypersensitivity (3%), increased blood luteinizing hormone (LH) levels (1%), and pneumonitis (1%). Table 17: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in AFINITOR-Treated Patients With TSC-Associated SEGA in EXIST-1 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. a No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported.
AFINITOR N = 78 Placebo N = 39 All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Hematology Elevated partial thromboplastin time 72 3 a 44 5 a Neutropenia 46 9 a 41 3 a Anemia 41 0 21 0 Chemistry Hypercholesterolemia 81 0 39 0 Elevated AST 33 0 0 0 Hypertriglyceridemia 27 0 15 0 Elevated ALT 18 0 3 0 Hypophosphatemia 9 1 a 3 0 Updated safety information from 111 patients treated with AFINITOR for a median duration of 47 months identified the following additional notable adverse reactions and selected laboratory abnormalities: decreased appetite (14%), hyperglycemia (13%), hypertension (11%), urinary tract infection (9%), decreased fibrinogen (8%), cellulitis (6%), abdominal pain (5%), decreased weight (5%), elevated creatinine (5%), and azoospermia (1%). TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures The data described below are based on the 18-week Core phase of a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, three-arm trial (EXIST-3) comparing two everolimus trough levels (3-7 ng/mL and 9-15 ng/mL) to placebo as adjunctive antiepileptic therapy in patients with TSC-associated partial-onset seizures. A total of 366 patients were randomized to AFINITOR DISPERZ low trough (LT) (n = 117), AFINITOR DISPERZ high trough (HT) (n = 130), or placebo (n = 119). The median age of patients was 10 years (2.2 to 56 years; 28% were < 6 years, 31% were 6 to < 12 years, 22% were 12 to < 18 years, and 18% were ≥ 18 years), 65% were white, and 52% were male. Patients received between one and three concomitant antiepileptic drugs.
The most common adverse reaction reported for AFINITOR DISPERZ in both arms (incidence ≥ 30%) was stomatitis. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) were stomatitis, pneumonia, and irregular menstruation. The most common laboratory abnormality (incidence ≥ 50%) was hypercholesterolemia.
The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormality (incidence ≥ 2%) was neutropenia. Adverse reactions leading to study drug discontinuation occurred in 5% and 3% of patients in the LT and HT arms, respectively. The most common adverse reaction (incidence ≥ 1%) leading to discontinuation was stomatitis.
Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) due to adverse reactions occurred in 24% and 35% of patients in the LT and HT arms, respectively. The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 3%) leading to dose adjustments in the AFINITOR DISPERZ arms were stomatitis, pneumonia, and pyrexia. Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving AFINITOR DISPERZ are presented in Table 18. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 19. Table 18: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 10% of AFINITOR DISPERZ-Treated Patients With TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures in EXIST-3 Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03. a Includes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous ulcer, lip ulceration, tongue ulceration, mucosal inflammation, gingival pain. b No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.
AFINITOR DISPERZ Placebo Target of 3-7 ng/mL N = 117 Target of 9-15 ng/mL N = 130 N = 119 All Grades % Grade 3-4 % All Grades % Grade 3-4 % All Grades % Grade 3-4 % Gastrointestinal Stomatitis a 55 3 b 64 4 b 9 0 Diarrhea 17 0 22 0 5 0 Vomiting 12 0 10 2 b 9 0 Infections Nasopharyngitis 14 0 16 0 16 0 Upper respiratory tract infection 13 0 15 0 13 0.8 b General Pyrexia 20 0 14 0.8 b 5 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal Cough 11 0 10 0 3 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue Rash 6 0 10 0 3 0 The following additional adverse reactions occurred in < 10% of AFINITOR DISPERZ treated patients (% AFINITOR DISPERZ LT, % AFINITOR DISPERZ HT): decreased appetite (9%, 7%), pneumonia (2%, 4%), aggression (2%, 0.8%), proteinuria (0%, 2%), menorrhagia (0.9%, 0.8%), and pneumonitis (0%, 0.8%). Table 19: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥ 10% AFINITOR DISPERZ-Treated Patients With TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures Grading according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. a No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. AFINITOR DISPERZ Placebo Target of 3-7 ng/mL N = 117 Target of 9-15 ng/mL N = 130 N = 119 All Grades % Grade 3-4 % All Grades % Grade 3-4 % All Grades % Grade 3-4 % Hematology Neutropenia 25 4 a 37 6 23 7 a Anemia 27 0.9 a 30 0 21 0.8 a Thrombocytopenia 12 0 15 0 6 0 Chemistry Hypercholesterolemia 86 0 85 0.8 a 58 0 Hypertriglyceridemia 43 2 a 39 2 22 0 Increased ALT 17 0 22 0 6 0 Increased AST 13 0 19 0 4 0 Hyperglycemia 19 0 18 0 17 0 Increased alkaline phosphatase 24 0 16 0 29 0 Hypophosphatemia 9 0.9 a 16 2 3 0 Updated safety information from 357 patients treated with AFINITOR DISPERZ for a median duration of 48 weeks identified the following additional notable adverse reactions: hypersensitivity (0.6%), angioedema (0.3%), and ovarian cyst (0.3%).
Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Blood and lymphatic disorders: Thrombotic microangiopathy Cardiac: Cardiac failure with some cases reported with pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension) as a secondary event Gastrointestinal: Acute pancreatitis Hepatobiliary: Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis Infections: Sepsis and septic shock Nervous system: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Vascular: Arterial thrombotic events, lymphedema Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall
Warnings & Cautions for Afinitor Disperz
Non-infectious Pneumonitis Non-infectious pneumonitis is a class effect of rapamycin derivatives. Non-infectious
pneumonitis was reported in up to 19% of patients treated with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ in clinical trials, some cases were reported with pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension) as a secondary event. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 non-infectious pneumonitis was up to 4% and up to 0.2%, respectively . Fatal outcomes have been observed. Consider a diagnosis of non-infectious pneumonitis in patients presenting with non-specific respiratory signs and symptoms.
Consider opportunistic infections, such as pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) in the differential diagnosis. Advise patients to report promptly any new or worsening respiratory symptoms. Continue AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ without dose alteration in patients who develop radiological changes suggestive of non-infectious pneumonitis and have few or no symptoms.
Imaging appears to overestimate the incidence of clinical pneumonitis. For Grade 2 to 4 non-infectious pneumonitis, withhold or permanently discontinue AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ based on severity . Corticosteroids may be indicated until clinical symptoms resolve. Administer prophylaxis for PJP when concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required.
The development of pneumonitis has been reported even at a reduced dose.
Infections
AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ has immunosuppressive properties and may predispose patients to bacterial, fungal, viral, or protozoal infections, including infections with opportunistic pathogens . Localized and systemic infections, including pneumonia, mycobacterial infections, other bacterial infections, invasive fungal infections (e.g., aspergillosis, candidiasis, or PJP), and viral infections (e.g., reactivation of hepatitis B virus) have occurred. Some of these infections have been severe (e.g., sepsis, septic shock, or resulting in multisystem organ failure) or fatal. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 infections was up to 10% and up to 3%, respectively.
The incidence of serious infections was reported at a higher frequency in patients < 6 years of age . Complete treatment of preexisting invasive fungal infections prior to starting treatment. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. Withhold or permanently discontinue AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ based on severity of infection . Administer prophylaxis for PJP when concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required.
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions to
AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ have been observed and include anaphylaxis, dyspnea, flushing, chest pain, and angioedema (e.g., swelling of the airways or tongue, with or without respiratory impairment) . The incidence of Grade 3 hypersensitivity reactions was up to 1%. Permanently discontinue AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ for the development of clinically significant hypersensitivity.
Angioedema With
Concomitant Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Patients taking concomitant ACE inhibitors with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ may be at increased risk for angioedema (e.g., swelling of the airways or tongue, with or without respiratory impairment). In a pooled analysis of randomized double-blind oncology clinical trials, the incidence of angioedema in patients taking AFINITOR with an ACE inhibitor was 6.8% compared to 1.3% in the control arm with an ACE inhibitor. Permanently discontinue AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ for angioedema.
Stomatitis Stomatitis, including mouth ulcers and oral mucositis, has occurred in patients
treated with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ at an incidence ranging from 44% to 78% across clinical trials. Grades 3-4 stomatitis was reported in 4% to 9% of patients . Stomatitis most often occurs within the first 8 weeks of treatment. When starting AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ, initiating dexamethasone alcohol-free oral solution as a swish and spit mouthwash reduces the incidence and severity of stomatitis . If stomatitis does occur, mouthwashes and/or other topical treatments are recommended.
Avoid alcohol-, hydrogen peroxide-, iodine-, or thyme- containing products, as they may exacerbate the condition. Do not administer antifungal agents, unless fungal infection has been diagnosed.
Renal Failure Cases of renal failure (including acute renal failure), some with
a fatal outcome, have occurred in patients taking AFINITOR. Elevations of serum creatinine and proteinuria have been reported in patients taking AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ . The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 elevations of serum creatinine was up to 2% and up to 1%, respectively. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 proteinuria was up to 1% and up to 0.5%, respectively. Monitor renal function prior to starting AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ and annually thereafter.
Monitor renal function at least every 6 months in patients who have additional risk factors for renal failure.
Risk of Impaired Wound Healing Impaired wound healing can occur in patients
who receive drugs that inhibit the VEGF signaling pathway. Therefore, AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ have the potential to adversely affect wound healing. Withhold AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ for at least 1 week prior to elective surgery.
Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of treatment upon resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.
Geriatric Patients
In the randomized hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer study (BOLERO-2), the incidence of deaths due to any cause within 28 days of the last AFINITOR dose was 6% in patients ≥ 65 years of age compared to 2% in patients < 65 years of age. Adverse reactions leading to permanent treatment discontinuation occurred in 33% of patients ≥ 65 years of age compared to 17% in patients < 65 years of age. Careful monitoring and appropriate dose adjustments for adverse reactions are recommended .
Metabolic Disorders Hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia have been reported in patients taking
AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ at an incidence up to 75%, 86%, and 73%, respectively. The incidence of these Grade 3 and 4 laboratory abnormalities was up to 15% and up to 0.4%, respectively . In non-diabetic patients, monitor fasting serum glucose prior to starting AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ and annually thereafter. In diabetic patients, monitor fasting serum glucose more frequently as clinically indicated.
Monitor lipid profile prior to starting AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ and annually thereafter. When possible, achieve optimal glucose and lipid control prior to starting AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ. For Grade 3 to 4 metabolic events, withhold or permanently discontinue AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ based on severity . 5.10 Myelosuppression Anemia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia have been reported in patients taking AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ. The incidence of these Grade 3 and 4 laboratory abnormalities was up to 16% and up to 2%, respectively . Monitor complete blood count (CBC) prior to starting AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ every 6 months for the first year of treatment and annually thereafter. Withhold or permanently discontinue AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ based on severity . 5.11 Risk of Infection or Reduced Immune Response With Vaccination The safety of immunization with live vaccines during AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ therapy has not been studied.
Due to the potential increased risk of infection, avoid the use of live vaccines and close contact with individuals who have received live vaccines during treatment with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ. Due to the potential increased risk of infection or reduced immune response with vaccination, complete the recommended childhood series of vaccinations according to American Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines prior to the start of therapy. An accelerated vaccination schedule may be appropriate. 5.12 Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall Radiation sensitization and recall, in some cases severe, involving cutaneous and visceral organs (including radiation esophagitis and pneumonitis) have been reported in patients treated with radiation prior to, during, or subsequent to AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ treatment . Monitor patients closely when AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ is administered during or sequentially with radiation treatment. 5.13 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action, AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal studies, everolimus caused embryo-fetal toxicities in rats when administered during the period of organogenesis at maternal exposures that were lower than human exposures at the clinical dose of 10 mg once daily.
Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise female patients of reproductive potential to avoid becoming pregnant and to use effective contraception during treatment with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ and for 8 weeks after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ and for 4 weeks after the last dose .
Drug Interactions with Afinitor Disperz
Effect of Other Drugs on
AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ Inhibitors Avoid the concomitant use of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors . Reduce the dose for patients taking AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ with a P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor as recommended . Inducers Increase the dose for patients taking AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ with a P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer as recommended .
Effects of Combination Use of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Patients taking
concomitant ACE inhibitors with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ may be at increased risk for angioedema. Avoid the concomitant use of ACE inhibitors with AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ .
Pregnancy Safety for Afinitor Disperz
Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action , AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are limited case reports of AFINITOR use in pregnant women; however, these reports are not sufficient to inform about risks of birth defects or miscarriage. In animal studies, everolimus caused embryo-fetal toxicities in rats when administered during the period of organogenesis at maternal exposures that were lower than human exposures at the recommended dose of AFINITOR 10 mg orally once daily (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies, respectively. Data Animal Data In animal reproductive studies, oral administration of everolimus to female rats before mating and through organogenesis induced embryo-fetal toxicities, including increased resorption, pre-implantation and post-implantation loss, decreased numbers of live fetuses, malformation (e.g., sternal cleft), and retarded skeletal development. These effects occurred in the absence of maternal toxicities.
Embryo-fetal toxicities in rats occurred at doses ≥ 0.1 mg/kg (0.6 mg/m 2 ) with resulting exposures of approximately 4% of the human exposure at the recommended dose of AFINITOR 10 mg orally once daily based on area under the curve (AUC). In rabbits, embryo-toxicity evident as an increase in resorptions occurred at an oral dose of 0.8 mg/kg (9.6 mg/m 2 ), approximately 1.6 times the recommended dose of AFINITOR 10 mg orally once daily or the median dose administered to patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-associated subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA), and 1.3 times the median dose administered to patients with TSC-associated partial-onset seizures based on BSA. The effect in rabbits occurred in the presence of maternal toxicities. In a pre- and post-natal development study in rats, animals were dosed from implantation through lactation. At the dose of 0.1 mg/kg (0.6 mg/m 2 ), there were no adverse effects on delivery and lactation or signs of maternal toxicity; however, there were reductions in body weight (up to 9% reduction from the control) and in survival of offspring (~5% died or missing). There were no drug-related effects on the developmental parameters (morphological development, motor activity, learning, or fertility assessment) in the offspring.
Pediatric Use of Afinitor Disperz
Pediatric Use TSC-Associated SEGA The safety and effectiveness of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ have been established in pediatric patients age 1 year and older with TSC-associated SEGA that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected. Use of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ for this indication is supported by evidence from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adult and pediatric patients (EXIST-1); an open-label, single-arm trial in adult and pediatric patients (Study 2485); and additional pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients . The safety and effectiveness of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ have not been established in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age with TSC-associated SEGA. In EXIST-1, the incidence of infections and serious infections were reported at a higher frequency in patients < 6 years of age. Ninety-six percent of 23 AFINITOR-treated patients < 6 years had at least one infection compared to 67% of 55 AFINITOR-treated patients ≥ 6 years.
Thirty-five percent of 23 AFINITOR-treated patients < 6 years of age had at least 1 serious infection compared to 7% of 55 AFINITOR-treated patients ≥ 6 years. Although a conclusive determination cannot be made due to the limited number of patients and lack of a comparator arm in the open label follow-up periods of EXIST-1 and Study 2485, AFINITOR did not appear to adversely impact growth and pubertal development in the 115 pediatric patients treated with AFINITOR for a median duration of 4.1 years. TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures The safety and effectiveness of AFINITOR DISPERZ has been established for the adjunctive treatment of pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with TSC-associated partial-onset seizures.
Use of AFINITOR DISPERZ for this indication is supported by evidence from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adult and pediatric patients (EXIST-3) with additional pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients . The safety and effectiveness of AFINITOR DISPERZ and AFINITOR have not been established for the adjunctive treatment of pediatric patients less than 2 years of age with TSC-associated partial-onset seizures. The incidence of infections and serious infections were reported at a higher frequency in patients < 6 years of age compared to patients ≥ 6 years old. Seventy-seven percent of 70 AFINITOR DISPERZ-treated patients < 6 years had at least one infection, compared to 53% of 177 AFINITOR DISPERZ-treated patients ≥ 6 years.
Sixteen percent of 70 AFINITOR DISPERZ-treated patients < 6 years of age had at least 1 serious infection, compared to 4% of 177 AFINITOR DISPERZ-treated patients ≥ 6 years of age. Two fatal cases due to infections were reported in pediatric patients. Other Indications The safety and effectiveness of AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ in pediatric patients have not been established in: Hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) TSC-associated renal angiomyolipoma
Contraindications for Afinitor Disperz
AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ is contraindicated in patients with clinically significant hypersensitivity to everolimus or to other rapamycin derivatives . Clinically significant hypersensitivity to everolimus or to other rapamycin derivatives.
Clinical Studies of Afinitor Disperz
Hormone Receptor-Positive
HER2-Negative Breast Cancer A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study (BOLERO-2, NCT00863655) of AFINITOR in combination with exemestane vs. placebo in combination with exemestane was conducted in 724 postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer with recurrence or progression following prior therapy with letrozole or anastrozole. Randomization was stratified by documented sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy (yes vs. no) and by the presence of visceral metastasis (yes vs. no). Sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy was defined as either documented clinical benefit (complete response, partial response, stable disease ≥ 24 weeks) to at least one prior hormonal therapy in the advanced setting or at least 24 months of adjuvant hormonal therapy prior to recurrence. Patients were permitted to have received 0-1 prior lines of chemotherapy for advanced disease.
The major efficacy outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS) evaluated by RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors), based on investigator (local radiology) assessment. Other outcome measures included overall survival (OS) and objective response rate (ORR). Patients were randomized 2:1 to AFINITOR 10 mg orally once daily in combination with exemestane 25 mg once daily (n = 485) or to placebo in combination with exemestane 25 mg orally once daily (n = 239). The two treatment groups were generally balanced with respect to baseline demographics and disease characteristics. Patients were not permitted to cross over to AFINITOR at the time of disease progression.
The trial demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS by investigator assessment (Table 20 and Figure 1). The results of the PFS analysis based on independent central radiological assessment were consistent with the investigator assessment. PFS results were also consistent across the subgroups of age, race, presence and extent of visceral metastases, and sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy. ORR was higher in the AFINITOR in combination with exemestane arm vs. the placebo in combination with exemestane arm (Table 20). There were 3 complete responses (0.6%) and 58 partial responses (12%) in the AFINITOR arm.
There were no complete responses and 4 partial responses (1.7%) in the placebo in combination with exemestane arm. After a median follow-up of 39.3 months, there was no statistically significant difference in OS between the AFINITOR in combination with exemestane arm and the placebo in combination with exemestane arm. Table 20: Efficacy Results in Hormone-Receptor Positive, HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2 a Hazard ratio is obtained from the stratified Cox proportional-hazards model by sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy and presence of visceral metastasis. b p-value is obtained from the one-sided log-rank test stratified by sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy and presence of visceral metastasis. c Objective response rate = proportion of patients with CR or PR. d Not applicable.
Analysis AFINITOR with Exemestane N = 485 Placebo with Exemestane N = 239 Hazard Ratio p-value Median progression-free survival (months, 95% CI) Investigator radiological review 7.8 3.2 0.45 a < 0.0001 b Independent radiological review 11.0 4.1 0.38 a < 0.0001 b Best overall response (%, 95% CI) Objective response rate (ORR) c 12.6% 1.7% n/a d Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival by Investigator Radiological Review in Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNET)
A randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial (RADIANT-3, NCT00510068) of AFINITOR in combination with best supportive care (BSC) compared to placebo in combination with BSC was conducted in patients with locally advanced or metastatic advanced PNET and disease progression within the prior 12 months. Patients were stratified by prior cytotoxic chemotherapy (yes vs. no) and WHO performance status (0 vs. 1 and 2). Treatment with somatostatin analogs was allowed as part of BSC. The major efficacy outcome was PFS evaluated by RECIST. After documented radiological progression, patients randomized to placebo could receive open-label AFINITOR. Other outcome measures included ORR, response duration, and OS. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either AFINITOR 10 mg once daily (n = 207) or placebo (n = 203). Demographics were well balanced (median age 58 years, 55% male, 79% white). Of the 203 patients randomized to BSC, 172 patients (85%) received AFINITOR following documented radiologic progression. The trial demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS (Table 21 and Figure 2). PFS improvement was observed across all patient subgroups, irrespective of prior somatostatin analog use.
The PFS results by investigator radiological review, central radiological review and adjudicated radiological review are shown below in Table 21. Table 21: Progression-Free Survival Results in PNET in RADIANT-3 a Includes adjudication for discrepant assessments between investigator radiological review and central radiological review. Analysis N AFINITOR N = 207 Placebo N = 203 Hazard Ratio (95% CI) p-value 410 Median progression-free survival (months) (95% CI) Investigator radiological review 11.0 4.6 0.35 < 0.001 Central radiological review 13.7 5.7 0.38 < 0.001 Adjudicated radiological review a 11.4 5.4 0.34 < 0.001 Figure 2: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival by Investigator Radiological Review in PNET in RADIANT-3 Investigator-determined response rate was 4.8% in the AFINITOR arm and there were no complete responses. Overall Survival (OS) was not statistically significantly different between arms.
NET of Gastrointestinal (GI) or Lung Origin A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study (RADIANT-4, NCT01524783) of AFINITOR in combination with BSC compared to placebo in combination with BSC was conducted in patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well differentiated, non-functional NET of GI (excluding pancreatic) or lung origin. The study required that patients had well-differentiated (low or intermediate grade) histology, no prior or current history of carcinoid symptoms, and evidence of disease progression within 6 months prior to randomization. Patients were randomized 2:1 to receive either AFINITOR 10 mg once daily or placebo, and stratified by prior somatostatin analog use (yes vs. no), tumor origin and WHO performance status (0 vs. 1). The major efficacy outcome measure was PFS based on independent radiological assessment evaluated by RECIST. Additional efficacy outcome measures were OS and ORR. A total of 302 patients were randomized, 205 to the AFINITOR arm and 97 to the placebo arm.
The median age was 63 years (22 to 86 years); 47% were male; 76% were white; 74% had WHO performance status of 0 and 26% had WHO performance status of 1. The most common primary sites of tumor were lung (30%), ileum (24%), and rectum (13%). The study demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS per independent radiological review (Table 22 and Figure 3). The final OS analysis did not show a statistically significant difference between those patients who received AFINITOR or placebo (HR = 0.90 ). Table 22: Progression-Free Survival in Neuroendocrine Tumors of Gastrointestinal or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4 a Hazard ratio is obtained from the stratified Cox model. b p-value is obtained from the stratified log-rank test. AFINITOR N = 205 Placebo N = 97 Progression-Free Survival Number of Events 113 (55%) 65 (67%) Progressive Disease 104 (51%) 60 (62%) Death 9 (4%) 5 (5%) Median PFS in months (95% CI) 11.0
Hazard Ratio (95% CI) a 0.48 p-value b < 0.001 Overall Response
Rate 2% 1% Figure 3: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival in NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4 Lack of Efficacy in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Functional Carcinoid Tumors The safety and effectiveness of AFINITOR in patients with locally advanced or metastatic functional carcinoid tumors have not been demonstrated. In a randomized (1:1), double-blind, multicenter trial (RADIANT-2, NCT00412061) in 429 patients with carcinoid tumors, AFINITOR in combination with long-acting octreotide (Sandostatin LAR ® ) was compared to placebo in combination with long-acting octreotide. After documented radiological progression, patients on the placebo arm could receive AFINITOR; of those randomized to placebo, 67% received open-label AFINITOR in combination with long-acting octreotide.
The study did not meet its major efficacy outcome measure of a statistically significant improvement in PFS and the final analysis of OS favored the placebo in combination with long-acting octreotide arm.
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
An international, multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial (RECORD-1, NCT00410124) comparing AFINITOR 10 mg once daily and placebo, both in conjunction with BSC, was conducted in patients with metastatic RCC whose disease had progressed despite prior treatment with sunitinib, sorafenib, or both sequentially. Prior therapy with bevacizumab, interleukin 2, or interferon-α was also permitted. Randomization was stratified according to prognostic score and prior anticancer therapy.
The major efficacy outcome measure for the trial was PFS evaluated by RECIST, based on a blinded, independent, central radiologic review. After documented radiological progression, patients randomized to placebo could receive open-label AFINITOR. Other outcome measures included OS. In total, 416 patients were randomized 2:1 to receive AFINITOR (n = 277) or placebo (n = 139). Demographics were well balanced between the arms (median age 61 years; 77% male, 88% white, 74% received prior sunitinib or sorafenib, and 26% received both sequentially). AFINITOR was superior to placebo for PFS (Table 23 and Figure 4). The treatment effect was similar across prognostic scores and prior sorafenib and/or sunitinib. Final OS results yield a hazard ratio of 0.90 (95% CI: 0.71, 1.14), with no statistically significant difference between the arms.
Planned cross-over from placebo due to disease progression to open-label AFINITOR occurred in 80% of the 139 patients and may have confounded the OS benefit. Table 23: Progression-Free Survival and Objective Response Rate by Central Radiologic Review in RCC in RECORD-1 a Log-rank test stratified by prognostic score. b Not applicable. AFINITOR N = 277 Placebo N = 139 Hazard R atio (95% CI) p-value a Median P rogression- free S urvival (95% CI) 4.9 months 1.9 months 0.33 < 0.0001 Objective R esponse R ate 2% 0% n/a b n/a b Figure 4: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival in RCC in RECORD-1
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma
A randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-2, NCT00790400) of AFINITOR was conducted in 118 patients with renal angiomyolipoma as a feature of TSC (n = 113) or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (n = 5). The key eligibility requirements for this trial were at least one angiomyolipoma of ≥ 3 cm in longest diameter on CT/MRI based on local radiology assessment, no immediate indication for surgery, and age ≥ 18 years. Patients received AFINITOR 10 mg or matching placebo orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. CT or MRI scans for disease assessment were obtained at baseline, 12, 24, and 48 weeks and annually thereafter.
Clinical and photographic assessment of skin lesions were conducted at baseline and every 12 weeks thereafter until treatment discontinuation. The major efficacy outcome measure was angiomyolipoma response rate based on independent central radiology review, which was defined as a ≥ 50% reduction in angiomyolipoma volume, absence of new angiomyolipoma lesion ≥ 1 cm, absence of kidney volume increase ≥ 20%, and no angiomyolipoma related bleeding of ≥ Grade 2. Key supportive efficacy outcome measures were time to angiomyolipoma progression and skin lesion response rate. The primary analyses of efficacy outcome measures were limited to the blinded treatment period and conducted 6 months after the last patient was randomized.
The comparative angiomyolipoma response rate analysis was stratified by use of enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) at randomization (yes vs. no). Of the 118 patients enrolled, 79 were randomized to AFINITOR and 39 to placebo. The median age was 31 years (18 to 61 years), 34% were male, and 89% were white. At baseline, 17% of patients were receiving EIAEDs.
On central radiology review at baseline, 92% of patients had at least 1 angiomyolipoma of ≥ 3 cm in longest diameter, 29% had angiomyolipomas ≥ 8 cm, 78% had bilateral angiomyolipomas, and 97% had skin lesions. The median values for the sum of all target renal angiomyolipoma lesions at baseline were 85 cm 3 (9 to 1612 cm 3 ) and 120 cm 3 (3 to 4520 cm 3 ) in the AFINITOR and placebo arms, respectively. Forty-six (39%) patients had prior renal embolization or nephrectomy.
The median duration of follow-up was 8.3 months (0.7 to 24.8 months) at the time of the primary analysis. The renal angiomyolipoma response rate was statistically significantly higher in AFINITOR-treated patients (Table 24). The median response duration was 5.3+ months (2.3+ to 19.6+ months). There were 3 patients in the AFINITOR arm and 8 patients in the placebo arm with documented angiomyolipoma progression by central radiologic review (defined as a ≥ 25% increase from nadir in the sum of angiomyolipoma target lesion volumes to a value greater than baseline, appearance of a new angiomyolipoma ≥ 1 cm in longest diameter, an increase in renal volume ≥ 20% from nadir for either kidney and to a value greater than baseline, or Grade ≥ 2 angiomyolipoma-related bleeding). The time to angiomyolipoma progression was statistically significantly longer in the AFINITOR arm (HR 0.08 ; p < 0.0001). Table 24: Angiomyolipoma Response Rate in TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2 a Per independent central radiology review. AFINITOR Placebo p-value N = 79 N = 39 Primary analysis Angiomyolipoma response rate a - (%) 41.8 0 < 0.0001 95% CI Skin lesion response rates were assessed by local investigators for 77 patients in the AFINITOR arm and 37 patients in the placebo arm who presented with skin lesions at study entry.
The skin lesion response rate was statistically significantly higher in the AFINITOR arm (26% vs. 0, p = 0.0011); all skin lesion responses were partial responses, defined as visual improvement in 50% to 99% of all skin lesions durable for at least 8 weeks (Physician's Global Assessment of Clinical Condition). Patients randomized to placebo were permitted to receive AFINITOR at the time of angiomyolipoma progression or after the time of the primary analysis. After the primary analysis, patients treated with AFINITOR underwent additional follow-up CT or MRI scans to assess tumor status until discontinuation of treatment or completion of 4 years of follow-up after the last patient was randomized. A total of 112 patients (79 randomized to AFINITOR and 33 randomized to placebo) received at least one dose of AFINITOR. The median duration of AFINITOR treatment was 3.9 years (0.5 months to 5.3 years) and the median duration of follow-up was 3.9 years (0.9 months to 5.4 years). During the follow-up period after the primary analysis, 32 patients (in addition to the 33 patients identified at the time of the primary analysis) had an angiomyolipoma response based upon independent central radiology review.
Among the 65 responders out of 112 patients, the median time to angiomyolipoma response was 2.9 months (2.6 to 33.8 months). Fourteen percent of the 112 patients treated with AFINITOR had angiomyolipoma progression by the end of the follow-up period. No patient underwent a nephrectomy for angiomyolipoma progression and one patient underwent renal embolization while treated with AFINITOR.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)
EXIST-1 A randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-1, NCT00789828) of AFINITOR was conducted in 117 pediatric and adult patients with SEGA and TSC. Eligible patients had at least one SEGA lesion ≥ 1 cm in longest diameter on MRI based on local radiology assessment and one or more of the following: serial radiological evidence of SEGA growth, a new SEGA lesion ≥ 1 cm in longest diameter, or new or worsening hydrocephalus. Patients randomized to the treatment arm received AFINITOR at a starting dose of 4.5 mg/m 2 daily, with subsequent dose adjustments as needed to achieve and maintain everolimus trough concentrations of 5 to 15 ng/mL as tolerated. AFINITOR or matched placebo continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
MRI scans for disease assessment were obtained at baseline, 12, 24, and 48 weeks, and annually thereafter. The main efficacy outcome measure was SEGA response rate based on independent central radiology review. SEGA response was defined as a ≥ 50% reduction in the sum of SEGA volume relative to baseline, in the absence of unequivocal worsening of non-target SEGA lesions, a new SEGA lesion ≥ 1 cm, and new or worsening hydrocephalus.
The primary analysis of SEGA response rate was limited to the blinded treatment period and conducted 6 months after the last patient was randomized. The analysis of SEGA response rate was stratified by use of enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) at randomization (yes vs. no). Of the 117 patients enrolled, 78 were randomized to AFINITOR and 39 to placebo. The median age was 9.5 years (0.8 to 26 years); a total of 20 patients were < 3 years, 54 patients were 3 to < 12 years, 27 patients were 12 to < 18 years, and 16 patients were ≥ 18 years; 57% were male, and 93% were white.
At baseline, 18% of patients were receiving EIAEDs. Based on central radiology review at baseline, 98% of patients had at least one SEGA lesion ≥ 1.0 cm in longest diameter, 79% had bilateral SEGAs, 43% had ≥ 2 target SEGA lesions, 26% had growth in or into the inferior surface of the ventricle, 9% had evidence of growth beyond the subependymal tissue adjacent to the ventricle, and 7% had radiographic evidence of hydrocephalus. The median values for the sum of all target SEGA lesions at baseline were 1.63 cm 3 (0.18 to 25.15 cm 3 ) and 1.30 cm 3 (0.32 to 9.75 cm 3 ) in the AFINITOR and placebo arms, respectively.
Eight (7%) patients had prior SEGA-related surgery. The median duration of follow-up was 8.4 months (4.6 to 17.2 months) at the time of primary analysis. The SEGA response rate was statistically significantly higher in AFINITOR-treated patients (Table 25). At the time of the primary analysis, all SEGA responses were ongoing and the median duration of response was 5.3 months (2.1 to 8.4 months). With a median follow-up of 8.4 months, SEGA progression was detected in 15.4% of the 39 patients randomized to receive placebo and none of the 78 patients randomized to receive AFINITOR. No patient in either treatment arm required surgical intervention.
Table 25: Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma Response Rate in TSC-Associated SEGA in EXIST-1 a Per independent central radiology review. AFINITOR Placebo p-value N = 78 N = 39 Primary analysis SEGA response rate a - (%) 35 0 < 0.0001 95% CI 24, 46 0, 9 Patients randomized to placebo were permitted to receive AFINITOR at the time of SEGA progression or after the primary analysis, whichever occurred first. After the primary analysis, patients treated with AFINITOR underwent additional follow-up MRI scans to assess tumor status until discontinuation of treatment or completion of 4 years of follow-up after the last patient was randomized.
A total of 111 patients (78 patients randomized to AFINITOR and 33 patients randomized to placebo) received at least one dose of AFINITOR. Median duration of AFINITOR treatment and follow-up was 3.9 years (0.2 to 4.9 years). By four years after the last patient was enrolled, 58% of the 111 patients treated with AFINITOR had a ≥ 50% reduction in SEGA volume relative to baseline, including 27 patients identified at the time of the primary analysis and 37 patients with a SEGA response after the primary analysis. The median time to SEGA response was 5.3 months (2.5 to 33.1 months). Twelve percent of the 111 patients treated with AFINITOR had documented disease progression by the end of the follow-up period and no patient required surgical intervention for SEGA during the study. Study 2485 Study 2485 (NCT00411619) was an open-label, single-arm trial conducted to evaluate the antitumor activity of AFINITOR 3 mg/m 2 /orally once daily in patients with SEGA and TSC. Serial radiological evidence of SEGA growth was required for entry.
Tumor assessments were performed every 6 months for 60 months after the last patient was enrolled or disease progression, whichever occurred earlier. The major efficacy outcome measure was the reduction in volume of the largest SEGA lesion with 6 months of treatment, as assessed via independent central radiology review. Progression was defined as an increase in volume of the largest SEGA lesion over baseline that was ≥ 25% over the nadir observed on study.
A total of 28 patients received AFINITOR for a median duration of 5.7 years (5 months to 6.9 years); 82% of the 28 patients remained on AFINITOR for at least 5 years. The median age was 11 years (3 to 34 years), 61% male, 86% white. At the primary analysis, 32% of the 28 patients (95% CI: 16%, 52%) had an objective response at 6 months, defined as at least a 50% decrease in volume of the largest SEGA lesion.
At the completion of the study, the median duration of durable response was 12 months (3 months to 6.3 years). By 60 months after the last patient was enrolled, 11% of the 28 patients had documented disease progression. No patient developed a new SEGA lesion while on AFINITOR. Nine additional patients were identified as having a ≥ 50% volumetric reduction in their largest SEGA lesion between 1 to 4 years after initiating AFINITOR, including 3 patients who had surgical resection with subsequent regrowth prior to receiving AFINITOR.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures
The efficacy of AFINITOR DISPERZ as an adjunctive anti-epileptic drug (AED) was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study conducted in patients with TSC-associated partial-onset seizures (EXIST-3, NCT01713946). Patients with a history of inadequate control of partial-onset seizures despite treatment with ≥ 2 sequential AED regimens were randomized to receive placebo or AFINITOR DISPERZ once daily at a dose to achieve a low trough (LT) level (3-7 ng/mL) or a high trough (HT) level (9-15 ng/mL). Randomization was stratified by age group (1 to < 6, 6 to < 12, 12 to < 18, ≥ 18 years). The study consisted of 3 phases: an 8-week Baseline observation phase; an 18-week double-blind, placebo-controlled Core phase (6-week titration period and a 12-week maintenance period), and an Extension phase of ≥ 48 weeks. Patients were required to have a diagnosis of TSC per the modified Gomez criteria, and ≥ 16 partial-onset seizures during the Baseline phase while receiving a stable dose of 1 to 3 concomitant AEDs. The starting doses for AFINITOR DISPERZ in the Core phase ranged from 3 to 6 mg/m 2 orally once daily, depending on age, in patients not receiving concomitant CYP3A4/P-gp inducers and from 5 to 9 mg/m 2 orally once daily, depending on age, in patients receiving concomitant CYP3A4/P-gp inducers.
During the 6-week titration period, everolimus trough levels were assessed every 2 weeks and up to 3 dose adjustments were allowed to attempt to reach the targeted everolimus trough concentration range. The major efficacy outcome measure was the percentage reduction in seizure frequency from the Baseline phase, during the maintenance period of the Core phase. Additional efficacy outcome measures included response rate, defined as at least a 50% reduction in seizure frequency from the Baseline phase during the maintenance period of the Core phase, and seizure freedom rate during the maintenance period of the Core phase.
A total of 366 patients were randomized to AFINITOR DISPERZ LT (n = 117), AFINITOR DISPERZ HT (n = 130) or placebo (n = 119). Median age was 10.1 years (2.2 to 56 years); 28% of patients were < 6 years, 31% were 6 to < 12 years, 22% were 12 to < 18 years, and 18% were ≥ 18 years). The majority were white (65%) and male (52%). The most common major features of TSC were cortical tubers (92%), hypomelanotic macules (84%), and subependymal nodules (83%). While 17% of the patients had SEGA, 42% had renal angiomyolipoma, and 9% had both SEGA and renal angiomyolipoma; no patients were receiving treatment with AFINITOR or AFINITOR DISPERZ for these manifestations of TSC. During the Baseline phase, 65% of patients had complex partial seizures, 52% had secondarily generalized seizures, 19% had simple partial seizures, and 2% had generalized onset seizures. The median seizure frequency per week during the Baseline phase was 9.4 for all patients and 47% of patients were receiving 3 AEDs during the Baseline phase. The efficacy results are summarized in Table 26. Table 26: Percentage Reduction in Seizure Frequency and Response Rate in TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures in EXIST-3 a If patient discontinued before starting the Maintenance period, then the Titration period is used. b 95% CI of the median based on bootstrap percentiles. c p-values were for superiority vs. placebo, and obtained from rank ANCOVA with Baseline seizure frequency as covariate, stratified by age subgroup. d Exact 95% CI obtained using Clopper-Pearson method.
AFINITOR DISPERZ Placebo Target of 3-7 ng/mL N = 117 Target of 9-15 ng/mL N = 130 N = 119 Seizures per week Median at Baseline (Min, Max) 8.6 9.5
Median at Core phase a (Min, Max) 6.8 4.9 8.5 Percentage reduction
from Baseline to Core phase (Maintenance a ) Median 29.3 39.6 14.9 95% CI b 18.8, 41.9 35.0, 48.7 0.1, 21.7 p-value c 0.003 < 0.001 Response rate Responders, n (%) 28.2 40 15.1 95% CI d 20.3, 37.3 31.5, 49.0 9.2, 22.8
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