Everolimus Drug Information
Generic name: EVEROLIMUS
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] mTOR Inhibitor Immunosuppressant [EPC]
Uses of Everolimus
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Everolimus tablets are a kinase inhibitor 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. Adults with progressive neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic origin (PNET) and adults with progressive, well-differentiated, non-functional neuroendocrine tumors (NET) of gastrointestinal (GI) or lung origin that are unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic.
Limitations of Use: Everolimus tablets are not indicated for the treatment of patients with functional carcinoid tumors. Adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after failure of treatment with sunitinib or sorafenib. Adults with renal angiomyolipoma and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), not requiring immediate surgery.
Everolimus tablets and everolimus tablets for oral suspension are kinase inhibitors indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with TSC who have subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected. Everolimus tablets are 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.
Dosage & Administration of Everolimus
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do not combine everolimus tablets and everolimus tablets for oral suspension to achieve the total daily dose. Modify the dose for patients with hepatic impairment or for patients taking drugs that inhibit or induce P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and CYP3A4.
Breast Cancer: 10 mg orally once daily. NET: 10 mg orally once daily. RCC: 10 mg orally once daily.
TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma: 10 mg orally once daily. TSC-Associated SEGA: 4.5 mg/m 2 orally once daily; adjust dose to attain trough concentrations of 5-15 ng/mL. Select the recommended dosage form based on the indication.
Titrate the dose to attain trough concentrations of 5 ng/mL to 15 ng/mL. Adjust the dose using the following equation: New dose The maximum dose increment at any titration must not exceed 5 mg. Multiple dose titrations may be required to attain the target trough concentration. = current dose × (target concentration divided by current concentration) When possible, use the same assay and laboratory for TDM throughout treatment.
Table 1: Recommended Timing of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring s Table 2 summarizes recommendations for dosage modifications of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension for the management of adverse reactions. Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension for Metabolic events (e.g., hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia) s for Hepatic Impairment The recommended dosages of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension for patients with hepatic impairment are described in Table 3: Table 3: Recommended Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) – 2.5 mg/m 2 orally once daily. Adjust dose based on everolimus trough concentrations as recommended. 2.11 Dosage Modifications for P-gp and CYP3A4 Inhibitors Avoid the concomitant use of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Avoid ingesting grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Reduce the dose for patients taking everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension with a P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor as recommended in Table 4. Table 4: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Concurrent Use of Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension With a P-gp and Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitor Indication Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma Reduce dose to 2.5 mg once daily.
TSC-Associated SEGA and TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures Reduce the daily dose by 50%. Assess trough concentrations when initiating and discontinuing the inhibitor. 2.12 Dosage Modifications for P-gp and CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid concomitant use of St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum).
Increase the dose for patients taking everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension with a P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer as recommended in Table 5. Table 5: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Concurrent Use of Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension With P-gp and Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Indication Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma Avoid coadministration where alternatives exist. Multiple increments may be required.
TSC-Associated SEGA and TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures Double the daily dose using increments of 5 mg or less. Assess trough concentrations when initiating and discontinuing the inducer. Resume the dose administered before starting any inducer, once all inducers are discontinued for 5 days. 2.13 Administration and Preparation Administer everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension at the same time each day.
Administer everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension consistently either with or without food. If a dose of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension is missed, it can be administered up to 6 hours after the time it is normally administered. After more than 6 hours, the dose should be skipped for that day.
The next day, everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension should be administered at its usual time. Double doses should not be administered to make up for the dose that was missed. Everolimus Tablets Everolimus Tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
Do not break or crush tablets. Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension Wear gloves to avoid possible contact with everolimus when preparing suspensions of everolimus tablets for oral suspension for another person. Administer as a suspension only.
Administer suspension immediately after preparation. Discard suspension if not administered within 60 minutes after preparation. Prepare suspension in water only.
Using an Oral Syringe to Prepare Oral Suspension: Place the prescribed dose into a 10-mL syringe. Do not exceed a total of 10 mg per syringe. If higher doses are required, prepare an additional syringe.
Draw approximately 5 mL of water and 4 mL of air into the syringe. Place the filled syringe into a container (tip up) for 3 minutes, until the tablets are in suspension. Gently invert the syringe 5 times immediately prior to administration.
Administer the entire contents of the syringe. Using a Small Drinking Glass to Prepare Oral Suspension: Place the prescribed dose into a small drinking glass (maximum size 100 mL) containing approximately 25 mL of water. If higher doses are required, prepare an additional glass.
Allow 3 minutes for suspension to occur. Stir the contents gently with a spoon, immediately prior to drinking. After administration of the prepared suspension, add 25 mL of water and stir with the same spoon to re-suspend remaining particles.
Administer the entire contents of the glass.
| Event | When to Assess Trough Concentrations After Event |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: P-gp, P-glycoprotein. | |
| Initiation of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Modification of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension dose | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Switch between everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension | 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 |
| Adverse Reaction | Severity | Dosage Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Non-infectious pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] | Grade 2 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. Permanently discontinue if toxicity does not resolve or improve to Grade 1 within 4 weeks. |
| Grade 3 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. If toxicity recurs at Grade 3, permanently discontinue. | |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Stomatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] | Grade 2 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at same dose. If recurs at Grade 2, withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. |
| Grade 3 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. | |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Metabolic events (e.g., hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] | Grade 3 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Other non-hematologic toxicities | Grade 2 | If toxicity becomes intolerable, withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at same dose. If toxicity recurs at Grade 2, withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. |
| Grade 3 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Consider resuming at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. If recurs at Grade 3, permanently discontinue. | |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] | Grade 2 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at same dose. |
| Grade 3 OR Grade 4 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. | |
| Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] | Grade 3 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2. Resume at same dose. |
| Grade 4 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. | |
| Febrile neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] | Grade 3 | Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2, and no fever. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue. |
| Indication | Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension |
|---|---|
| Abbreviations: NET, Neuroendocrine Tumors; RCC, Renal Cell Carcinoma; SEGA, Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma; TSC, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. | |
| Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and TSC- Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma | Mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A) – 7.5 mg orally once daily; decrease the dose to 5 mg orally once daily if a dose of 7.5 mg once daily is not tolerated. Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B) – 5 mg orally once daily; decrease the dose to 2.5 mg orally once daily if a dose of 5 mg once daily is not tolerated. Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) – 2.5 mg orally once daily if the desired benefit outweighs the risk; do not exceed a dose of 2.5 mg once daily. |
| TSC-Associated SEGA and TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures | Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) – 2.5 mg/m 2 orally once daily. Adjust dose based on everolimus trough concentrations as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) ]. |
| Indication | Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension |
|---|---|
| Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma | Reduce dose to 2.5 mg once daily. May increase dose to 5 mg once daily if tolerated. Resume dose administered prior to inhibitor initiation, once the inhibitor is discontinued for 3 days. |
| TSC-Associated SEGA and TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures | Reduce the daily dose by 50%. Change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. Resume dose administered prior to inhibitor initiation, once the inhibitor is discontinued for 3 days. Assess trough concentrations when initiating and discontinuing the inhibitor [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) ]. |
| Indication | Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension |
|---|---|
| Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma | Avoid coadministration where alternatives exist. If coadministration cannot be avoided, double the daily dose using increments of 5 mg or less. Multiple increments may be required. Resume the dose administered prior to inducer initiation, once an inducer is discontinued for 5 days. |
| TSC-Associated SEGA and TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures | Double the daily dose using increments of 5 mg or less. Multiple increments may be required. Addition of another strong CYP3A4 inducer in a patient already receiving treatment with a strong CYP3A4 inducer may not require additional dosage modification. Assess trough concentrations when initiating and discontinuing the inducer [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) ]. Resume the dose administered before starting any inducer, once all inducers are discontinued for 5 days. |
Side Effects of Everolimus
6. ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Non-Infectious Pneumonitis Infections Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions Angioedema with Concomitant Use of ACE inhibitors Stomatitis Renal Failure Impaired Wound Healing Metabolic Disorders Myelosuppression Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall Breast cancer, NET, RCC: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) include stomatitis, infections, rash, fatigue, diarrhea, edema, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, asthenia, cough, headache, and decreased appetite. TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma: Most common adverse reaction (incidence ≥ 30%) is stomatitis.
TSC-Associated SEGA: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) are stomatitis and respiratory tract infection. TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures: Most common adverse reaction (incidence ≥ 30%) is stomatitis. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1-800-367-3395 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, 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 everolimus tablets (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 follow-up was approximately 13 months. 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 everolimus tablets.
The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 24% for the everolimus tablets arm. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) occurred in 63% of patients in the everolimus tablets arm. Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving everolimus tablets vs. placebo are presented in Table 6.
Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 7. The median duration of treatment with everolimus tablets was 23.9 weeks; 33% were exposed to everolimus tablets for a period of ≥ 32 weeks. 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 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension and dexamethasone alcohol-free oral solution has not been studied in pediatric patients. Patients on the placebo arm could cross over to open-label everolimus tablets upon disease progression.
The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were anemia, hyperglycemia, increased alkaline phosphatase, hypercholesterolemia, decreased bicarbonate, and increased AST. Deaths during double-blind treatment where an adverse reaction was the primary cause occurred in seven patients on everolimus tablets. Causes of death on the everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets, 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 everolimus tablets group. Dose delay or reduction was necessary in 61% of everolimus tablets patients.
Grade 3-4 renal failure occurred in six patients in the everolimus tablets arm. Thrombotic events included five patients with pulmonary embolus in the everolimus tablets arm as well as three patients with thrombosis in the everolimus tablets arm. Table 8 compares the incidence of adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving everolimus tablets vs. placebo.
Laboratory abnormalities are summarized in Table 9. The median duration of treatment in patients who received everolimus tablets was 37 weeks. Everolimus tablets was discontinued for adverse reactions in 29% of patients, dose reduction or delay was required in 70% of everolimus tablets-treated patients.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 42% of everolimus tablets-treated patients and included 3 fatal events (cardiac failure, respiratory failure, and septic shock). Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 11. Table 10: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of Everolimus Tablets-Treated Patients With Non-Functional NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities in ≥ 10% of Everolimus Tablets-Treated Patients With Non-Functional NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4 0 8 0 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) The data described below reflect exposure to everolimus tablets (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 duration of blinded study treatment was 141 days (19 to 451 days) for patients receiving everolimus tablets. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 3%) were infections, dyspnea, fatigue, stomatitis, dehydration, pneumonitis, abdominal pain, and asthenia. 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 everolimus tablets arm. 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 everolimus tablets treatment were for infections, anemia, and stomatitis. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 13. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 48 weeks (2 to 115 weeks) for patients receiving everolimus tablets.
The most common adverse reaction reported for everolimus tablets (incidence ≥ 30%) was stomatitis. 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 everolimus tablets-treated patients.
Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation in the everolimus tablets arm were hypersensitivity/angioedema/bronchospasm, convulsion, and hypophosphatemia. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) due to adverse reactions occurred in 52% of everolimus tablets-treated patients. The most common adverse reaction leading to everolimus tablets dose adjustment was stomatitis.
Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 15. Other adverse reactions involving the female reproductive system were menorrhagia (10%), menstrual irregularities (10%), and vaginal hemorrhage (8%). Table 15: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in Everolimus Tablets-Treated Patients With TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2 patients treated with everolimus tablets for a median duration of 3.9 years identified the following additional adverse reactions and selected laboratory abnormalities: increased partial thromboplastin time ( %).
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 everolimus tablets in 117 patients with SEGA and TSC. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 52 weeks (24 to 89 weeks) for patients receiving everolimus tablets. The most common adverse reactions reported for everolimus tablets (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. There were no adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation.
Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving everolimus tablets and occurring more frequently with everolimus tablets than with placebo are reported in Table 16. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 17. 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 everolimus tablets for oral suspension low trough (LT) (n = 117), everolimus tablets for oral suspension high trough (HT) n = % were male. Patients received between one and three concomitant antiepileptic drugs. 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. 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 everolimus tablets for oral suspension arms were stomatitis, pneumonia, and pyrexia. Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for patients receiving everolimus tablets for oral suspension are presented in Table 18.
Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 19. Table 19: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥ 10% Everolimus Tablets For Oral Suspension -Treated Patients With TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures patients treated with everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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%). 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension. 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
| Everolimus Tablets with Exemestane N = 482 | Placebo with Exemestane N = 238 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis Includes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous stomatitis, glossodynia, gingival pain, glossitis, and lip ulceration. | 67 | 8 No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. | 11 | 0.8 |
| Diarrhea | 33 | 2 | 18 | 0.8 |
| Nausea | 29 | 0.4 | 28 | 1 |
| Vomiting | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0.8 |
| Constipation | 14 | 0.4 | 13 | 0.4 |
| Dry mouth | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| General | ||||
| Fatigue | 36 | 4 | 27 | 1 |
| Edema peripheral | 19 | 1 | 6 | 0.4 |
| Pyrexia | 15 | 0.2 | 7 | 0.4 |
| Asthenia | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Infections | ||||
| Infections Includes all reported infections, including but not limited to, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract (upper and lower) infections, skin infections, and gastrointestinal tract infections. | 50 | 6 | 25 | 2 |
| Investigations | ||||
| Weight loss | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Metabolism and nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 30 | 1 | 12 | 0.4 |
| Hyperglycemia | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0.4 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue | ||||
| Arthralgia | 20 | 0.8 | 17 | 0 |
| Back pain | 14 | 0.2 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Pain in extremity | 9 | 0.4 | 11 | 2 |
| Nervous system | ||||
| Dysgeusia | 22 | 0.2 | 6 | 0 |
| Headache | 21 | 0.4 | 14 | 0 |
| Psychiatric | ||||
| Insomnia | 13 | 0.2 | 8 | 0 |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal | ||||
| Cough | 24 | 0.6 | 12 | 0 |
| Dyspnea | 21 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| Epistaxis | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pneumonitis Includes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, lung infiltration, and pulmonary fibrosis. | 19 | 4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue | ||||
| Rash | 39 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Pruritus | 13 | 0.2 | 5 | 0 |
| Alopecia | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Vascular | ||||
| Hot flush | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Laboratory Parameter | Everolimus Tablets with Exemestane N = 482 | Placebo with Exemestane N = 238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Hematology Reflects corresponding adverse drug reaction reports of anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia (collectively as pancytopenia), which occurred at lower frequency. | ||||
| Anemia | 68 | 6 | 40 | 1 |
| Leukopenia | 58 | 2 No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. | 28 | 6 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 54 | 3 | 5 | 0.4 |
| Lymphopenia | 54 | 12 | 37 | 6 |
| Neutropenia | 31 | 2 | 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 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 50 | 0.8 | 26 | 0 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 33 | 0.8 | 16 | 0.8 |
| Hypokalemia | 29 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Increased creatinine | 24 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 204 | Placebo N = 203 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis Includes stomatitis, aphthous stomatitis, gingival pain/swelling/ulceration, glossitis, glossodynia, lip ulceration, mouth ulceration, tongue ulceration, and mucosal inflammation. | 70 | 7 No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. | 20 | 0 |
| Diarrhea Includes diarrhea, enteritis, enterocolitis, colitis, defecation urgency, and steatorrhea. | 50 | 6 | 25 | 3 |
| Abdominal pain | 36 | 4 | 32 | 7 |
| Nausea | 32 | 2 | 33 | 2 |
| Vomiting | 29 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Constipation | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0.5 |
| Dry mouth | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| General | ||||
| Fatigue/malaise | 45 | 4 | 27 | 3 |
| Edema (general and peripheral) | 39 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| Fever | 31 | 1 | 13 | 0.5 |
| Asthenia | 19 | 3 | 20 | 3 |
| Infections | ||||
| Nasopharyngitis/rhinitis/URI | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Urinary tract infection | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Investigations | ||||
| Weight loss | 28 | 0.5 | 11 | 0 |
| Metabolism and nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 30 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 10 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue | ||||
| Arthralgia | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0.5 |
| Back pain | 15 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Pain in extremity | 14 | 0.5 | 6 | 1 |
| Muscle spasms | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nervous system | ||||
| Headache/migraine | 30 | 0.5 | 15 | 1 |
| Dysgeusia | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dizziness | 12 | 0.5 | 7 | 0 |
| Psychiatric | ||||
| Insomnia | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal | ||||
| Cough/productive cough | 25 | 0.5 | 13 | 0 |
| Epistaxis | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dyspnea/dyspnea exertional | 20 | 3 | 7 | 0.5 |
| Pneumonitis Includes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and restrictive pulmonary disease. | 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 |
| Laboratory parameter | Everolimus Tablets N = 204 | Placebo N = 203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| 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 | 0.5 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 202 | Placebo N = 98 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03. | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis Includes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous stomatitis, gingival pain, glossitis, tongue ulceration, and mucosal inflammation. | 63 | 9 No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. | 22 | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 41 | 9 | 31 | 2 |
| Nausea | 26 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Vomiting | 15 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| General | ||||
| Peripheral edema | 39 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Fatigue | 37 | 5 | 36 | 1 |
| Asthenia | 23 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Pyrexia | 23 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Infections | ||||
| Infections Urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), abscess, pyelonephritis, septic shock and viral myocarditis. | 58 | 11 | 29 | 2 |
| Investigations | ||||
| Weight loss | 22 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Metabolism and nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 22 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Nervous system | ||||
| Dysgeusia | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal | ||||
| Cough | 27 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dyspnea | 20 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| Pneumonitis Includes pneumonitis and interstitial lung disease. | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Epistaxis | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous | ||||
| Rash | 30 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Pruritus | 17 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 202 | Placebo N = 98 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03. | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Anemia | 81 | 5 No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. | 41 | 2 |
| Lymphopenia | 66 | 16 | 32 | 2 |
| Leukopenia | 49 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 33 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Neutropenia | 32 | 2 | 15 | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hypercholesterolemia | 71 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Increased AST | 57 | 2 | 34 | 2 |
| Hyperglycemia (fasting) | 55 | 6 | 36 | 1 |
| Increased ALT | 46 | 5 | 39 | 1 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 43 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 30 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Hypokalemia | 27 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 274 | Placebo N = 137 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis Stomatitis (including aphthous stomatitis), and mouth and tongue ulceration. | 44 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 30 | 2 No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. | 7 | 0 |
| Nausea | 26 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 20 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Infections Includes all reported infections, including but not limited to, respiratory tract (upper and lower) infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. | 37 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| General | ||||
| Asthenia | 33 | 4 | 23 | 4 |
| Fatigue | 31 | 6 | 27 | 4 |
| Edema peripheral | 25 | <1 | 8 | <1 |
| Pyrexia | 20 | <1 | 9 | 0 |
| Mucosal inflammation | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastina l | ||||
| Cough | 30 | <1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dyspnea | 24 | 8 | 15 | 3 |
| Epistaxis | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pneumonitis Includes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, lung infiltration, pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage, pulmonary toxicity, and alveolitis. | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue | ||||
| Rash | 29 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Pruritus | 14 | <1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dry skin | 13 | <1 | 5 | 0 |
| Metabolism and nutrition | ||||
| Anorexia | 25 | 2 | 14 | <1 |
| Nervous system | ||||
| Headache | 19 | 1 | 9 | <1 |
| Dysgeusia | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue | ||||
| Pain in extremity | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Laboratory parameter | Everolimus Tablets N = 274 | Placebo N = 137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Hematology Reflects corresponding adverse drug reaction reports of anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia (collectively pancytopenia), which occurred at lower frequency. | ||||
| Anemia | 92 | 13 | 79 | 6 |
| Lymphopenia | 51 | 18 | 28 | 5 No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. |
| Thrombocytopenia | 23 | 1 | 2 | <1 |
| Neutropenia | 14 | <1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hypercholesterolemia | 77 | 4 | 35 | 0 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 73 | <1 | 34 | 0 |
| Hyperglycemia | 57 | 16 | 25 | 2 |
| Increased creatinine | 50 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 37 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Increased AST | 25 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Increased ALT | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hyperbilirubinemia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 79 | Placebo N = 39 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis Includes stomatitis, aphthous stomatitis, mouth ulceration, gingival pain, glossitis, and glossodynia. | 78 | 6 No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. | 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 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 79 | Placebo N = 39 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Anemia | 61 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Leukopenia | 37 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Neutropenia | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Lymphopenia | 20 | 1 No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. | 8 | 0 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hypercholesterolemia | 85 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 52 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 49 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Increased alkaline phosphatase | 32 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Increased AST | 23 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Increased ALT | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Hyperglycemia (fasting) | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 78 | Placebo N = 39 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis Includes mouth ulceration, stomatitis, and lip ulceration. | 62 | 9 No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. | 26 | 3 |
| Vomiting | 22 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Constipation | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Infections | ||||
| Respiratory tract infection Includes respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, and respiratory tract infection viral. | 31 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Gastroenteritis Includes gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis viral, and gastrointestinal infection. | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Pharyngitis streptococcal | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| General | ||||
| Pyrexia | 23 | 6 | 18 | 3 |
| Fatigue | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Psychiatric | ||||
| Anxiety, aggression or other behavioral disturbance Includes agitation, anxiety, panic attack, aggression, abnormal behavior, and obsessive compulsive disorder. | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue | ||||
| Rash Includes rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, dermatitis allergic, and urticaria. | 21 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Acne | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 78 | Placebo N = 39 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0. | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Elevated partial thromboplastin time | 72 | 3 No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. | 44 | 5 |
| Neutropenia | 46 | 9 | 41 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Everolimus tablets for oral suspension | 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 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03. | ||||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||||
| Stomatitis Includes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous ulcer, lip ulceration, tongue ulceration, mucosal inflammation, gingival pain. | 55 | 3 No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. | 64 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 12 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Infections | ||||||
| Nasopharyngitis | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Upper respiratory tract infection | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0.8 |
| General | ||||||
| Pyrexia | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0.8 | 5 | 0 |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal | ||||||
| Cough | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue | ||||||
| Rash | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Everolimus tablets for oral suspension | 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 % | |
| Grading according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. | ||||||
| Hematology | ||||||
| Neutropenia | 25 | 4 No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. | 37 | 6 | 23 | 7 |
| Anemia | 27 | 0.9 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0.8 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chemistry | ||||||
| Hypercholesterolemia | 86 | 0 | 85 | 0.8 | 58 | 0 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 43 | 2 | 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 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Warnings & Cautions for Everolimus
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Non-Infectious Pneumonitis: Monitor for clinical symptoms or radiological changes. Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity.
Infections: Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions: Permanently discontinue for clinically significant hypersensitivity. Angioedema: Patients taking concomitant angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may be at increased risk for angioedema.
Permanently discontinue for angioedema. Stomatitis: Initiate dexamethasone alcohol-free mouthwash when starting treatment. Renal Failure: Monitor renal function prior to treatment and periodically thereafter.
Risk of Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold 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 after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.
Geriatric Patients: Monitor and adjust dose for adverse reactions. Metabolic Disorders: Monitor serum glucose and lipids prior to treatment and periodically thereafter. Myelosuppression: Monitor hematologic parameters prior to treatment and periodically thereafter.
Risk of Infection or Reduced Immune Response with Vaccination: Avoid live vaccines and close contact with those who have received live vaccines. Complete recommended childhood vaccinations prior to starting treatment. Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall: Severe radiation reactions may occur.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. 5.1 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension in clinical trials, some cases were reported with pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension) as a secondary event.
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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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. 5.2 Infections Everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension have 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 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. Withhold or permanently discontinue everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension based on severity of infection.
The incidence of Grade 3 hypersensitivity reactions was up to 1%. In a pooled analysis of randomized double-blind oncology clinical trials, the incidence of angioedema in patients taking everolimus tablets with an ACE inhibitor was 6.8% compared to 1.3% in the control arm with an ACE inhibitor. Permanently discontinue everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension for angioedema. 5.5 Stomatitis Stomatitis, including mouth ulcers and oral mucositis, has occurred in patients treated with everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension, 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. 5.6 Renal Failure Cases of renal failure (including acute renal failure), some with a fatal outcome, have occurred in patients taking everolimus tablets.
Elevations of serum creatinine and proteinuria have been reported in patients taking everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension. Monitor renal function prior to starting everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension and annually thereafter. Monitor renal function at least every 6 months in patients who have additional risk factors for renal failure. 5.7 Risk of Impaired Wound Healing Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the VEGF signaling pathway.
Therefore, everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension have the potential to adversely affect wound healing. Withhold everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension for at least 1 week prior to elective surgery. Careful monitoring and appropriate dose adjustments for adverse reactions are recommended. 5.9 Metabolic Disorders Hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia have been reported in patients taking everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension at an incidence up to 75%, 86%, and 73%, respectively.
In non-diabetic patients, monitor fasting serum glucose prior to starting everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension and annually thereafter. In diabetic patients, monitor fasting serum glucose more frequently as clinically indicated. Monitor lipid profile prior to starting everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension and annually thereafter.
When possible, achieve optimal glucose and lipid control prior to starting everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension. For Grade 3 to 4 metabolic events, withhold or permanently discontinue everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension based on severity. 5.10 Myelosuppression Anemia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia have been reported in patients taking everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension. Monitor complete blood count (CBC) prior to starting everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension every 6 months for the first year of treatment and annually thereafter.
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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension. 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension treatment.
Monitor patients closely when everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension are administered during or sequentially with radiation treatment. 5.13 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action, everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension and for 8 weeks after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension and for 4 weeks after the last dose.
Drug Interactions with Everolimus
7. DRUG INTERACTIONS P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: Reduce the dose as recommended.
P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducers: Increase the dose as recommended. 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Everolimus Tablets/Everolimus Tablets for Oral Suspension Inhibitors Avoid the concomitant use of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Inducers Increase the dose for patients taking everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension with a P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer as recommended. 7.2 Effects of Combination Use of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Patients taking concomitant ACE inhibitors with everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension may be at increased risk for angioedema.
Pregnancy Safety for Everolimus
Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action, everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are limited case reports of everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets 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 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 everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets 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 Everolimus
Pediatric Use TSC-Associated SEGA The safety and effectiveness of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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. 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, everolimus tablets did not appear to adversely impact growth and pubertal development in the 115 pediatric patients treated with everolimus tablets for a median duration of 4.1 years. TSC-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures The safety and effectiveness of everolimus tablets for oral suspension has been established for the adjunctive treatment of pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with TSC-associated partial-onset seizures.
The safety and effectiveness of everolimus tablets for oral suspension and everolimus tablets 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. Two fatal cases due to infections were reported in pediatric patients.
Other Indications The safety and effectiveness of everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 Everolimus
4. CONTRAINDICATIONS Everolimus tablets/everolimus tablets for oral suspension are contraindicated in patients with clinically significant hypersensitivity to everolimus or to other rapamycin derivatives.
Clinical Studies of Everolimus
14. CLINICAL STUDIES 14.1 Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study (BOLERO-2, NCT00863655) of everolimus tablets 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). The two treatment groups were generally balanced with respect to baseline demographics and disease characteristics. Patients were not permitted to cross over to everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets in combination with exemestane arm vs. the placebo in combination with exemestane arm (Table 20). 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 everolimus tablets 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 7.8 3.2 0.45 Hazard ratio is obtained from the stratified Cox proportional-hazards model by sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy and presence of visceral metastasis. by Investigator Radiological Review in Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2 Figure 1 14.2 Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNET) A randomized, double-blind, multi-center trial (RADIANT-3, NCT00510068) of everolimus tablets 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.
After documented radiological progression, patients randomized to placebo could receive open-label everolimus tablets. Other outcome measures included ORR, response duration, and OS. Of the 203 patients randomized to BSC, 172 patients (85%) received everolimus tablets 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: by Investigator Radiological Review in PNET in RADIANT-3 Investigator-determined response rate was 4.8% in the everolimus tablets arm and there were no complete responses. Overall Survival (OS) was not statistically significantly different between arms. Figure 2 NET of Gastrointestinal (GI) or Lung Origin A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study (RADIANT-4, NCT01524783) of everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets arm and 97 to the placebo arm. 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 everolimus tablets or placebo (HR = 0.90 ). Table 22: Progression-Free Survival in Neuroendocrine Tumors of Gastrointestinal or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4 in NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4 Figure 3 Lack of Efficacy in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Functional Carcinoid Tumors The safety and effectiveness of everolimus tablets in patients with locally advanced or metastatic functional carcinoid tumors have not been demonstrated.
In a randomized (1:1), double-blind, multi-center trial (RADIANT-2, NCT00412061) in 429 patients with carcinoid tumors, everolimus tablets in combination with long-acting octreotide (Sandostatin LAR ® ) was compared to placebo 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. 14.3 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) An international, multi-center, randomized, double-blind trial (RECORD-1, NCT00410124) comparing everolimus tablets 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. Other outcome measures included OS.
Everolimus tablets were 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 with no statistically significant difference between the arms.
Planned cross-over from placebo due to disease progression to open-label everolimus tablets 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 in RCC in RECORD-1 Figure 4 14.4 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma A randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-2, NCT00790400) of everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets and 39 to placebo. At baseline, 17% of patients were receiving EIAEDs.
The median values for the sum of all target renal angiomyolipoma lesions at baseline were and in the everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets-treated patients (Table 24). The median response duration was 5.3+ months (2.3+ to 19.6+ months). There were 3 patients in the everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets arm (HR 0.08; p < 0.0001). Table 24: Angiomyolipoma Response Rate in TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2 Skin lesion response rates were assessed by local investigators for 77 patients in the everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets at the time of angiomyolipoma progression or after the time of the primary analysis. After the primary analysis, patients treated with everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets and 33 randomized to placebo) received at least one dose of everolimus tablets.
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. Fourteen percent of the 112 patients treated with everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets. 14.5 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 everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets 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. Everolimus tablets or matched placebo continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
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.
Of the 117 patients enrolled, 78 were randomized to everolimus tablets and 39 to placebo. At baseline, 18% of patients were receiving EIAEDs. 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 everolimus tablets-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).
No patient in either treatment arm required surgical intervention. A total of 111 patients (78 patients randomized to everolimus tablets and 33 patients randomized to placebo) received at least one dose of everolimus tablets. Median duration of everolimus tablets 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 everolimus tablets 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. Twelve percent of the 111 patients treated with everolimus tablets had documented disease progression by the end of the follow-up period and no patient required surgical intervention for SEGA during the study. 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.
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 everolimus tablets.
Nine additional patients were identified as having a ≥50% volumetric reduction in their largest SEGA lesion between 1 to 4 years after initiating everolimus tablets, including 3 patients who had surgical resection with subsequent regrowth prior to receiving everolimus tablets. 14.6 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures The efficacy of everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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 < 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 everolimus tablets for oral suspension 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.
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 everolimus tablets or everolimus tablets for oral suspension for these manifestations of TSC.
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
| Analysis | Everolimus Tablets 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 (6.9, 8.5) | 3.2 (2.8, 4.1) | 0.45 Hazard ratio is obtained from the stratified Cox proportional-hazards model by sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy and presence of visceral metastasis. (0.38, 0.54) | < 0.0001 p-value is obtained from the one-sided log-rank test stratified by sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy and presence of visceral metastasis. |
| Independent radiological review | 11.0 (9.7, 15.0) | 4.1 (2.9, 5.6) | 0.38 (0.3, 0.5) | < 0.0001 |
| Best overall response (%, 95% CI) | ||||
| Objective response rate (ORR) Objective response rate = proportion of patients with CR or PR. | 12.6% (9.8, 15.9) | 1.7% (0.5, 4.2) | n/a Not applicable. | |
| Analysis | N | Everolimus Tablets N = 207 | Placebo N = 203 | Hazard Ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | Median progression-free survival (months) (95% CI) | ||||
| Investigator radiological review | 11.0 (8.4, 13.9) | 4.6 (3.1, 5.4) | 0.35 (0.27, 0.45) | < 0.001 | |
| Central radiological review | 13.7 (11.2, 18.8) | 5.7 (5.4, 8.3) | 0.38 (0.28, 0.51) | < 0.001 | |
| Adjudicated radiological review Includes adjudication for discrepant assessments between investigator radiological review and central radiological review. | 11.4 (10.8, 14.8) | 5.4 (4.3, 5.6) | 0.34 (0.26, 0.44) | < 0.001 | |
| Everolimus Tablets 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 (9.2, 13.3) | 3.9 (3.6, 7.4) |
| Hazard Ratio (95% CI) Hazard ratio is obtained from the stratified Cox model. | 0.48 (0.35, 0.67) | |
| p-value p-value is obtained from the stratified log-rank test. | < 0.001 | |
| Overall Response Rate | 2% | 1% |
| Everolimus Tablets N = 277 | Placebo N = 139 | Hazard Ratio (95% CI) | p-value Log-rank test stratified by prognostic score. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Progression-free Survival (95% CI) | 4.9 months (4.0, 5.5) | 1.9 months (1.8, 1.9) | 0.33 (0.25, 0.43) | < 0.0001 |
| Objective Response Rate | 2% | 0% | n/a Not applicable. | n/a |
| Everolimus Tablets N=79 | Placebo N=39 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary analysis | |||
| Angiomyolipoma response rate Per independent central radiology review. – (%) | 41.8 | 0 | < 0.0001 |
| 95% CI | (30.8, 53.4) | (0.0, 9.0) |
| Everolimus Tablets N=78 | Placebo N=39 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary analysis | |||
| SEGA response rate Per independent central radiology review. - (%) | 35 | 0 | < 0.0001 |
| 95% CI | 24, 46 | 0, 9 |
| Everolimus tablets for oral suspension | 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 (1.4, 192.9) | 9.5 (0.3, 218.4) | 10.5 (1.3, 231.7) |
| Median at Core phase If patient discontinued before starting the Maintenance period, then the Titration period is used. (Min, Max) | 6.8 (0.0, 193.5) | 4.9 (0.0, 133.7) | 8.5 (0.0, 217.7) |
| Percentage reduction from Baseline to Core phase (Maintenance ) | |||
| Median | 29.3 | 39.6 | 14.9 |
| 95% CI 95% CI of the median based on bootstrap percentiles. | 18.8, 41.9 | 35.0, 48.7 | 0.1, 21.7 |
| p-value p-values were for superiority vs. placebo, and obtained from rank ANCOVA with Baseline seizure frequency as covariate, stratified by age subgroup. | 0.003 | < 0.001 | |
| Response rate | |||
| Responders, n (%) | 28.2 | 40 | 15.1 |
| 95% CI Exact 95% CI obtained using Clopper-Pearson method. | 20.3, 37.3 | 31.5, 49.0 | 9.2, 22.8 |
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