Cinvanti Drug Information

Generic name: APREPITANT

Substance P/Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]

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Uses of Cinvanti

CINVANTI, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated in adults for the prevention of: acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC) including high-dose cisplatin as a single-dose regimen. delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC) as a single-dose regimen. nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of MEC as a 3-day regimen. CINVANTI is a substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK 1 ) receptor antagonist, indicated in adults, in combination with other antiemetic agents, for the prevention of: acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC) including high-dose cisplatin as a single-dose regimen. delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC) as a single-dose regimen. nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of MEC as a 3-day regimen. Limitations of Use : CINVANTI has not been studied for treatment of established nausea and vomiting.

Limitations of Use CINVANTI has not been studied for the treatment of established nausea and vomiting.

Dosage & Administration of Cinvanti

CINVANTI130 mg intravenously
DexamethasoneAdminister dexamethasone 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1 and in the morning on Days 2 through 4. Also administer dexamethasone in the evenings on Days 3 and 4. A 50% dosage reduction of dexamethasone on Days 1 and 2 is recommended to account for a drug interaction with aprepitant [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].12 mg orally
5-HT3 antagonistSee selected 5-HT3 antagonist prescribing information for recommended dosage

Side Effects of Cinvanti

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the 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 clinical practice. The safety of CINVANTI was evaluated as a single-dose in healthy subjects and established from adequate and well-controlled studies of intravenous fosaprepitant and/or oral aprepitant . Adverse reactions observed in these adequate and well-controlled studies are described below. Safety of CINVANTI A total of 200 healthy subjects received a single 130 mg dose of CINVANTI as a 30-minute infusion.

Adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of subjects were headache (3%) and fatigue (2%). The safety profile of CINVANTI in 50 healthy subjects who received a single 2-minute injection was similar to that seen with a 30-minute infusion. Single-Dose Intravenous Fosaprepitant -- HEC In an active-controlled clinical study in patients receiving HEC, safety was evaluated for 1143 patients receiving a single intravenous dose of fosaprepitant, a prodrug of aprepitant, compared to 1169 patients receiving a 3-day regimen of oral aprepitant . When administered intravenously, fosaprepitant is converted to aprepitant within 30 minutes. The safety profile was generally similar to that seen in prior HEC studies with a 3-day regimen of oral aprepitant.

However, infusion-site reactions occurred at a higher incidence in patients in the intravenous fosaprepitant group (3%) compared to those in the oral aprepitant group (0.5%). The reported infusion-site reactions included: infusion-site erythema, infusion-site pruritus, infusion-site pain, infusion-site induration and infusion-site thrombophlebitis. Adverse reactions associated with oral aprepitant may also be expected to occur with CINVANTI. See the full prescribing information for oral aprepitant for complete safety information. Single-Dose Intravenous Fosaprepitant -- MEC In an active-controlled clinical trial in patients receiving MEC, safety was evaluated in 504 patients receiving a single dose of intravenous fosaprepitant in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone (intravenous fosaprepitant regimen) compared to 497 patients receiving ondansetron and dexamethasone alone (standard therapy). The most common adverse reactions are listed in Table 5. Table 5. Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Receiving MEC Reported in ≥2% of patients treated with the intravenous fosaprepitant regimen and at a greater incidence than standard therapy.

Intravenous fosaprepitant, ondansetron, and dexamethasone Intravenous fosaprepitant regimen (N=504) Ondansetron and dexamethasone Standard therapy (N=497) Fatigue 15% 13% Diarrhea 13% 11% Neutropenia 8% 7% Asthenia 4% 3% Anemia 3% 2% Peripheral Neuropathy 3% 2% Leukopenia 2% 1% Dyspepsia 2% 1% Urinary Tract Infection 2% 1% Pain In Extremity 2% 1% Infusion-site reactions were reported in 2.2% of patients treated with the intravenous fosaprepitant regimen compared to 0.6% of patients treated with standard therapy. The infusion-site reactions included: infusion-site pain (1.2%, 0.4%), injection-site irritation (0.2%, 0.0%), vessel puncture-site pain (0.2%, 0.0%), and 8 infusion-site thrombophlebitis (0.6%, 0.0%), reported in the intravenous fosaprepitant regimen compared to standard therapy, respectively. 3-Day Oral Aprepitant -- MEC In 2 active-controlled clinical trials in patients receiving MEC, 868 patients were treated with a 3-day oral aprepitant regimen during Cycle 1 of chemotherapy and 686 of these patients continued into extensions for up to 4 cycles of chemotherapy. In both studies, oral aprepitant was given in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone (oral aprepitant regimen) and was compared to ondansetron and dexamethasone alone (standard therapy) . In the combined analysis of Cycle 1 data for these 2 studies, adverse reactions were reported in approximately 14% of patients treated with the aprepitant regimen compared with approximately 15% of patients treated with standard therapy.

Treatment was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 0.7% of patients treated with the aprepitant regimen compared with 0.2% of patients treated with standard therapy. The most common adverse reactions reported in patients treated with the oral aprepitant regimen with an incidence of at least 1% and greater than standard therapy are listed in Table 6. Table 6. Adverse Reactions (≥ 1%) in Patients Receiving MEC with a Greater Incidence in the Oral 3-Day Aprepitant Regimen Relative to Standard Therapy Oral Aprepitant Regimen (N = 868) Standard Therapy (N = 846) Fatigue 1.4

Eructation 1.0 0.1

A listing of adverse reactions reported in less than 1% in patients treated with the oral aprepitant regimen that occurred at an incidence greater than in patients treated with standard therapy are presented in the Less Common Adverse Reactions subsection below. Less Common Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions reported in studies in patients treated with the 3-day oral aprepitant regimen with an incidence < 1% and greater than standard therapy are listed in Table 7. Table 7. Adverse Reactions (incidence < 1%) in Patients Observed in Studies with a Greater Incidence in the Oral Aprepitant Regimen Relative to Standard Therapy Infection and infestations candidiasis, staphylococcal infection Blood and the lymphatic system disorders anemia, febrile neutropenia Metabolism and nutrition disorders weight gain, polydipsia Psychiatric disorders disorientation, euphoria, anxiety Nervous system disorders dizziness, dream abnormality, cognitive disorder, lethargy, somnolence Eye disorders conjunctivitis Ear and labyrinth disorders tinnitus Cardiac disorders bradycardia, cardiovascular disorder, palpitations Vascular disorders hot flush, flushing Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders pharyngitis, sneezing, cough, postnasal drip, throat irritation Gastrointestinal disorders nausea, acid reflux, dysgeusia, epigastric discomfort, obstipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, perforating duodenal ulcer, vomiting, abdominal pain, dry mouth, abdominal distension, feces hard, neutropenic colitis, flatulence, stomatitis Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders rash, acne, photosensitivity, hyperhidrosis, oily skin, pruritus, skin lesion Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders muscle cramp, myalgia, muscular weakness Renal and urinary disorders polyuria, dysuria, pollakiuria General disorders and administration site condition edema, chest discomfort, malaise, thirst, chills, gait disturbance Investigations alkaline phosphatase increased, hyperglycemia, microscopic hematuria, hyponatremia, weight decreased, neutrophil count decreased In another chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting study, Stevens-Johnson syndrome was reported as a serious adverse reaction in a patient receiving aprepitant with cancer chemotherapy. The adverse experience profiles in the Multiple-Cycle extensions of HEC and MEC studies for up to 6 cycles of chemotherapy were similar to that observed in Cycle 1.

Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of intravenous fosaprepitant and/or intravenous or oral aprepitant. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders : pruritus, rash, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis . Immune system disorders : hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock . Nervous system disorders : ifosfamide-induced neurotoxicity reported after aprepitant and ifosfamide coadministration.

Warnings & Cautions for Cinvanti

Clinically Significant

CYP3A4 Drug Interactions Aprepitant is a substrate, weak-to-moderate (dose-dependent) inhibitor, and an inducer of CYP3A4. Use of CINVANTI with other drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased plasma concentration of the concomitant drug. Use of pimozide with CINVANTI is contraindicated due to the risk of significantly increased plasma concentrations of pimozide, potentially resulting in prolongation of the QT interval, a known adverse reaction of pimozide . Use of CINVANTI with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, diltiazem) may increase plasma concentrations of aprepitant and result in an increased risk of adverse reactions related to CINVANTI. Use of CINVANTI with strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) may result in a reduction in aprepitant plasma concentrations and decreased efficacy of CINVANTI. See Table 8 and Table 9 for a listing of potentially significant drug interactions.

Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis during or soon after administration

of CINVANTI have occurred. Symptoms including dyspnea, eye swelling, flushing, pruritus and wheezing have been reported . Monitor patients during and after administration. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue CINVANTI and administer appropriate medical therapy.

Do not reinitiate CINVANTI in patients who experience these symptoms with previous use.

Decrease in

INR with Concomitant Warfarin Coadministration of CINVANTI with warfarin, a CYP2C9 substrate, may result in a clinically significant decrease in the International Normalized Ratio (INR) of prothrombin time . Monitor the INR in patients on chronic warfarin therapy in the 2-week period, particularly at 7 to 10 days, following initiation of CINVANTI with each chemotherapy cycle .

Risk of Reduced Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives Upon coadministration with

CINVANTI, the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced during administration of and for 28 days following the last dose of CINVANTI . Advise patients to use effective alternative or back-up methods of non-hormonal contraception during treatment with CINVANTI and for 1 month following administration of CINVANTI or oral aprepitant, whichever is administered last .

Drug Interactions with Cinvanti

Effect of Aprepitant on the Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs Aprepitant is a

substrate, weak-to-moderate (dose-dependent) inhibitor, and an inducer of CYP3A4. Aprepitant is also an inducer of CYP2C9 . Some substrates of CYP3A4 are contraindicated with CINVANTI . Dosage adjustment of some CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 substrates may be warranted, as shown in Table 8. Table 8. Effects of Aprepitant on the Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs CYP3A4 Substrates Pimozide Clinical Impact Increased pimozide exposure. Intervention CINVANTI is contraindicated . Benzodiazepines Clinical Impact Increased exposure to midazolam or other benzodiazepines metabolized via CYP3A4 (alprazolam, triazolam) may increase the risk of adverse reactions . Intervention Monitor for benzodiazepine-related adverse reactions. Dexamethasone Clinical Impact Increased dexamethasone exposure . Intervention Reduce the dose of oral dexamethasone by approximately 50% . Methylprednisolone Clinical Impact Increased methylprednisolone exposure . Intervention Reduce the dose of oral methylprednisolone by approximately 50% on Days 1 and 2 for patients receiving HEC and on Day 1 for patients receiving MEC. Reduce the dose of intravenous methylprednisolone by 25% on Days 1 and 2 for patients receiving HEC and on Day 1 for patients receiving MEC. Chemotherapeutic Agents that are Metabolized by CYP3A4 Clinical Impact Increased exposure of the chemotherapeutic agent may increase the risk of adverse reactions . Intervention Vinblastine, vincristine, or ifosfamide or other chemotherapeutic agents Monitor for chemotherapeutic-related adverse reactions.

Etoposide, vinorelbine, paclitaxel, and docetaxel No dosage adjustment needed. Hormonal Contraceptives Clinical Impact Decreased hormonal exposure during administration of and for 28 days after administration of the last dose of aprepitant . Intervention Effective alternative or back-up methods of contraception (such as condoms or spermicides) should be used during treatment with CINVANTI and for 1 month following administration of CINVANTI or oral aprepitant, whichever is administered last. Examples birth control pills, skin patches, implants, and certain IUDs CYP2C9 Substrates Warfarin Clinical Impact Decreased warfarin exposure and decreased prothrombin time (INR) . Intervention In patients on chronic warfarin therapy, monitor the prothrombin time (INR) in the 2-week period, particularly at 7 to 10 days, following administration of CINVANTI with each chemotherapy cycle.

Other Antiemetic Agents 5-HT 3 Antagonists Clinical Impact No change in the exposure of the 5-HT 3 antagonist. Intervention No dosage adjustment needed. Examples ondansetron, granisetron, dolasetron

Effect of Other Drugs on the Pharmacokinetics of Aprepitant Aprepitant is a

CYP3A4 substrate . Co-administration of CINVANTI with drugs that are inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 may result in increased or decreased plasma concentrations of aprepitant, respectively, as shown in Table 9. Table 9. Effects of Other Drugs on Pharmacokinetics of Aprepitant Moderate to Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact Significantly increased exposure of aprepitant may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with CINVANTI. Intervention Avoid concomitant use of CINVANTI. Examples Moderate inhibitor : diltiazem Strong inhibitors : ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, troleandomycin, clarithromycin, ritonavir, nelfinavir Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact Substantially decreased exposure of aprepitant in patients chronically taking a strong CYP3A4 inducer may decrease the efficacy of CINVANTI. Intervention Avoid concomitant use of CINVANTI. Examples rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin

Pregnancy Safety for Cinvanti

Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on CINVANTI use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. Avoid use of CINVANTI in pregnant women due to the alcohol content (see Clinical Considerations ). In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed in rats or rabbits exposed during the period of organogenesis to systemic drug concentrations (area under the plasma-concentration time curve ) of aprepitant approximately equivalent to the exposure at the recommended human dose (RHD) of CINVANTI 130 mg (see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions CINVANTI contains alcohol. Published studies have demonstrated that alcohol is associated with fetal harm including central nervous system abnormalities, behavioral disorders, and impaired intellectual development.

There is no safe level of alcohol exposure in pregnancy; therefore, avoid use of CINVANTI in pregnant women. Data Animal Data In embryofetal development studies in rats and rabbits, aprepitant was administered during the period of organogenesis at oral doses up to 1000 mg/kg twice daily (rats) and up to the maximum tolerated dose of 25 mg/kg/day (rabbits). No embryofetal lethality or malformations were observed at any dose level in either species. The exposures (AUC) in pregnant rats at 1000 mg/kg twice daily and in pregnant rabbits at 125 mg/kg/day were approximately equivalent to the exposure at the RHD of CINVANTI 130 mg.

Aprepitant crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits.

Pediatric Use of Cinvanti

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of CINVANTI have not been established in pediatric patients.

Contraindications for Cinvanti

is contraindicated in patients: who are hypersensitive to any component of the product . Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported . taking pimozide. Inhibition of CYP3A4 by aprepitant could result in elevated plasma concentrations of pimozide, which is a CYP3A4 substrate, potentially causing serious or life-threatening reactions, such as QT prolongation, a known adverse reaction of pimozide . Known hypersensitivity to any component of this drug. Concurrent use with pimozide.

Overdosage Information for Cinvanti

There is no specific information on the treatment of overdosage with aprepitant. In the event of overdose, CINVANTI should be discontinued and general supportive treatment and monitoring should be provided. Because of the antiemetic activity of CINVANTI, drug-induced emesis may not be effective in cases of CINVANTI overdosage.

Aprepitant is not removed by hemodialysis.

Clinical Studies of Cinvanti

Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with

HEC In a randomized, parallel, double-blind, active-controlled study, 150 mg fosaprepitant as a single intravenous infusion (N = 1147) was compared to a 3-day oral aprepitant regimen (N = 1175) in patients receiving a HEC regimen that included cisplatin (≥70 mg/m 2 ). All patients in both groups received dexamethasone and ondansetron (see Table 11 ) Patient demographics were similar between the two treatment groups. Of the total 2322 patients, 63% were men, 56% White, 26% Asian, 3% American Indian/Alaska Native, 2% Black, 13% Multi-Racial, and 33% Hispanic/Latino ethnicity. Patient ages ranged from 19 to 86 years of age, with a mean age of 56 years.

Other concomitant chemotherapy agents commonly administered were fluorouracil (17%), gemcitabine (16%), paclitaxel (15%), and etoposide (12%). Table 11. Treatment Regimens in HEC Trial Fosaprepitant placebo, aprepitant placebo and dexamethasone placebo (in the evenings on Days 3 and 4) were used to maintain blinding. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Intravenous Fosaprepitant Regimen Fosaprepitant 150 mg intravenously over 20 to 30 minutes approximately 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy None None None Oral dexamethasone Dexamethasone was administered 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1 and in the morning on Days 2 through 4. Dexamethasone was also administered in the evenings on Days 3 and 4. The 12 mg dose of dexamethasone on Day 1 and the 8 mg once daily dose on Day 2 reflects a dosage adjustment to account for a drug interaction with the fosaprepitant regimen. 12 mg 8 mg 8 mg twice daily 8 mg twice daily Ondansetron Ondansetron Ondansetron 32 mg intravenous was used in the clinical trial. Although this dose was used in the clinical trial, this is no longer the currently recommended dose.

Refer to the ondansetron prescribing information for the current recommended dose. None None None Oral Aprepitant Regimen Aprepitant capsules 125 mg 80 mg 80 mg None Oral dexamethasone Dexamethasone was administered 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1 and in the morning on Days 2 through 4. The 12 mg dose of dexamethasone on Day 1 and the 8 mg once daily dose on Days 2 through 4 reflects a dosage adjustment to account for a drug interaction with the oral aprepitant regimen . 12 mg 8 mg 8 mg 8 mg Ondansetron Ondansetron None None None The efficacy of a single-dose of intravenous fosaprepitant was evaluated based on the primary and secondary endpoints listed in Table 12 and was shown to be non-inferior to that of the 3-day oral aprepitant regimen with regard to complete response in each of the evaluated phases. The pre-specified non-inferiority margin for complete response in the overall phase was 7%. The pre-specified non-inferiority margin for complete response in the delayed phase was 7.3%. The pre-specified non-inferiority margin for no vomiting in the overall phase was 8.2%. Table 12. Percent of Patients Receiving HEC Responding by Treatment Group and Phase — Cycle 1 ENDPOINTS Intravenous Fosaprepitant Regimen (N = 1106) N: Number of patients included in the primary analysis of complete response. % Oral aprepitant Regimen (N = 1134) % Difference Difference and Confidence interval (CI) were calculated using the method proposed by Miettinen and Nurminen and adjusted for gender. (95% CI) PRIMARY ENDPOINT Complete Response Complete Response = no vomiting and no use of rescue therapy.

Overall Overall = 0 to 120 hours post-initiation of cisplatin chemotherapy. 71.9 72.3 -0.4 (-4.1, 3.3) SECONDARY ENDPOINTS Complete Response Delayed phase Delayed phase = 25 to 120 hours post-initiation of cisplatin chemotherapy. 74.3 74.2 0.1 (-3.5, 3.7) No Vomiting Overall 72.9 74.6 -1.7 (-5.3, 2.0)

Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with

MEC Single-Dose Intravenous Fosaprepitant – MEC In a randomized, parallel, double-blind, active comparator-controlled study, 150 mg fosaprepitant as a single intravenous infusion (N=502) in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone (intravenous fosaprepitant regimen) was compared with ondansetron and dexamethasone alone (standard therapy) (N=498) (see Table 13 ) in patients receiving a MEC regimen. Patient demographics were similar between the two treatment groups. Of the total 1,000 patients included in the efficacy analysis, 41% were men, 84% White, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 2% Black, 10% Multi-Racial, and 19% Hispanic/Latino ethnicity.

Patient ages ranged from 23 to 88 years of age, with a mean age of 60 years. The most commonly administered MEC chemotherapeutic agents were carboplatin (51%), oxaliplatin (24%), and cyclophosphamide (12%). Table 13. Treatment Regimens in MEC Trial Fosaprepitant placebo and dexamethasone placebo (on Day 1) were used to maintain blinding. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Intravenous Fosaprepitant Regimen Fosaprepitant 150 mg intravenously over 20 to 30 minutes approximately 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy None None Oral Dexamethasone Dexamethasone was administered 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1. The 12 mg dose reflects a dosage adjustment to account for a drug interaction with the fosaprepitant regimen. 12 mg None None Oral Ondansetron The first ondansetron dose was administered 30 to 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1 and the second dose was administered 8 hours after first ondansetron dose. 8 mg for 2 doses None None Standard Therapy Oral Dexamethasone 20 mg None None Oral Ondansetron 8 mg for 2 doses 8 mg twice daily 8 mg twice daily The primary endpoint was complete response (defined as no vomiting and no rescue therapy) in the delayed phase (25 to 120 hours) of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

The results by treatment group are shown in Table 14. Table 14. Percent of Patients Receiving MEC Responding by Treatment Group ENDPOINTS Intravenous Fosaprepitant Regimen (N = 502) N: Number of patients included in the intention to treat population. % Standard Therapy Regimen (N = 498) % p-Value Treatment Difference (95% CI) PRIMARY ENDPOINT Complete Response Complete Response = no vomiting and no use of rescue therapy. Delayed phase Delayed phase = 25 to 120 hours post-initiation of chemotherapy. 78.9 68.5 <0.001 10.4 3-Day Oral Aprepitant -- MEC In a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, clinical study in breast cancer patients, a 3-day oral aprepitant regimen was compared with a standard of care therapy in patients receiving a MEC regimen that included cyclophosphamide 750 to1500 mg/m 2 ; or cyclophosphamide 500 to1500 mg/m 2 and doxorubicin (≤ 60 mg/m 2 ) or epirubicin (≤ 100 mg/m 2 ). Patients (N = 866) were randomized to either the aprepitant regimen (N = 438) or standard therapy (N = 428). The treatment regimens are defined in Table 15. In this study, the most common chemotherapy combinations were cyclophosphamide plus doxorubicin (61%); and cyclophosphamide plus epirubicin and fluorouracil (22%). Of the 438 patients who were randomized to receive the oral aprepitant regimen, 99.5% were women. Of these, approximately 80% were White, 8% Black, 8% Asian, 4% Hispanic, and < 1% Other.

The aprepitant-treated patients in this clinical study ranged from 25 to 78 years of age, with a mean age of 53 years; 70 patients were 65 years or older, with 12 patients being over 74 years. Table 15. Treatment Regimens in MEC Trial Aprepitant placebo and dexamethasone placebo were used to maintain binding. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Oral Aprepitant Regimen Aprepitant 125 mg orally 1 hour prior to chemotherapy. 80 mg orally 80 mg orally Dexamethasone 12 mg orally Dexamethasone was administered 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1. None None Ondansetron 8 mg orally × 2 doses Ondansetron was administered 30 to 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1 and 8 hours after first ondansetron dose.

None None Standard Therapy Dexamethasone 20 mg orally None None Ondansetron 8 mg orally × 2 doses 8 mg orally twice daily 8 mg orally twice daily The antiemetic activity of oral aprepitant was evaluated based on the following endpoints in which emetic episodes included vomiting, retching, or dry heaves: Primary endpoint: complete response (defined as no emetic episodes and no use of rescue therapy as recorded in patient diaries) in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours post-chemotherapy) Other prespecified endpoints: no emesis (defined as no emetic episodes regardless of use of rescue therapy) no nausea (maximum nausea visual analogue scale score < 5 mm on a 0 to 100 mm scale) no significant nausea (maximum VAS score < 25 mm on a 0 to 100 mm scale) complete protection (defined as no emetic episodes, no use of rescue therapy, and a maximum VAS score < 25 mm on a 0 to 100 mm scale) complete response during the acute and delayed phases. A summary of the key results from this study is shown in Table 16. Table 16. Percent of Patients Receiving MEC Responding by Treatment Group and Phase – Cycle 1 ENDPOINTS Oral Aprepitant Regimen (N = 433) N: Number of patients included in the primary analysis of complete response. % Standard Therapy (N = 424) % p-Value PRIMARY ENDPOINT Overall: 0 to 120 hours post-chemotherapy treatment. Complete Response 51 42 0.015 OTHER PRESPECIFIED ENDPOINTS No Emesis 76 59 NS NS when adjusted for prespecified multiple comparisons rule; unadjusted p-value < 0.001. No Nausea 33 33 NS No Significant Nausea 61 56 NS No Rescue Therapy 59 56 NS Complete Protection 43 37 NS In this study, a statistically significantly (p = 0.015) higher proportion of patients receiving the oral aprepitant regimen in Cycle 1 had a complete response (primary endpoint) during the overall phase compared with patients receiving standard therapy.

The difference between treatment groups was primarily driven by the "No Emesis Endpoint", a principal component of this composite primary endpoint. In addition, a higher proportion of patients receiving the oral aprepitant regimen in Cycle 1 had a complete response during the acute (0 to 24 hours) and delayed (25 to 120 hours) phases compared with patients receiving standard therapy; however, the treatment group differences failed to reach statistical significance, after multiplicity adjustments. Additional Patient-Reported Outcomes: In this study, in patients receiving MEC, the impact of nausea and vomiting on patients' daily lives was assessed in Cycle 1 using the FLIE. A higher proportion of patients receiving the oral aprepitant regimen reported minimal or no impact on daily life (64% versus 56%). This difference between treatment groups was primarily driven by the "No Vomiting Domain" of this composite endpoint.

Multiple-Cycle Extension: Patients receiving MEC were permitted to continue into the Multiple-Cycle extension of the study for up to 3 additional cycles of chemotherapy. Antiemetic effect for patients receiving the aprepitant regimen is maintained during all cycles. Oral Aprepitant Postmarketing Trial: In another multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, clinical study in 848 cancer patients, the 3-day oral aprepitant regimen (N = 430) was compared with a standard of care therapy (N = 418) in patients receiving a MEC regimen that included any intravenous dose of oxaliplatin, carboplatin, epirubicin, idarubicin, ifosfamide, irinotecan, daunorubicin, doxorubicin; intravenous cyclophosphamide (less than 1500 mg/m 2 ); or intravenous cytarabine (greater than 1 g/m 2 ). Of the 430 patients who were randomized to receive the oral aprepitant regimen, 76% were women and 24% were men.

The distribution by race was 67% White, 6% Black or African American, 11% Asian, and 12% multiracial. Classified by ethnicity, 36% were Hispanic and 64% were non-Hispanic. The aprepitant-treated patients in this clinical study ranged from 22 to 85 years of age, with a mean age of 57 years; approximately 59% of the patients were 55 years or older with 32 patients being over 74 years.

Patients receiving the aprepitant regimen were receiving chemotherapy for a variety of tumor types including 50% with breast cancer, 21% with gastrointestinal cancers including colorectal cancer, 13% with lung cancer and 6% with gynecological cancers. The antiemetic activity of aprepitant was evaluated based on no vomiting (with or without rescue therapy) in the overall period (0 to 120 hours post-chemotherapy) and complete response (defined as no vomiting and no use of rescue therapy) in the overall period. A summary of the key results from this study is shown in Table 17. Table 17. Percent of Patients Receiving MEC Responding by Treatment Group for Study 2 – Cycle 1 ENDPOINTS Oral Aprepitant Regimen (N = 430) N = Number of patients who received chemotherapy treatment, study drug, and had at least one post-treatment efficacy evaluation. % Standard Therapy (N = 418) % p-Value No Vomiting Overall 76 62 < 0.0001 Complete Response Overall 69 56 0.0003 In this study, a statistically significantly higher proportion of patients receiving the oral aprepitant regimen (76%) in Cycle 1 had no vomiting during the overall phase compared with patients receiving standard therapy (62%). In addition, a higher proportion of patients receiving the aprepitant regimen (69%) in Cycle 1 had a complete response in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours) compared with patients receiving standard therapy (56%). In the acute phase (0 to 24 hours following initiation of chemotherapy), a higher proportion of patients receiving aprepitant compared to patients receiving standard therapy were observed to have no vomiting (92% and 84%, respectively) and complete response (89% and 80%, respectively). In the delayed phase (25 to 120 hours following initiation of chemotherapy), a higher proportion of patients receiving aprepitant compared to patients receiving standard therapy were observed to have no vomiting (78% and 67%, respectively) and complete response (71% and 61%, respectively). In a subgroup analysis by tumor type, a numerically higher proportion of patients receiving aprepitant were observed to have no vomiting and complete response compared to patients receiving standard therapy.

For gender, the difference in complete response rates between the aprepitant and standard regimen groups was 14% in females (64.5% and 50.3%, respectively) and 4% in males (82.2% and 78.2%, respectively) during the overall phase. A similar difference for gender was observed for the no vomiting endpoint.

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