Fruzaqla Drug Information
Generic name: FRUQUINTINIB
Uses of Fruzaqla
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE FRUZAQLA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine‑, oxaliplatin‑, and irinotecan‑based chemotherapy, an anti‑VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild‑type and medically appropriate, an anti-EGFR therapy.
Dosage & Administration of Fruzaqla
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose of FRUZAQLA is 5 mg orally once daily, with or without food for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle. 2.1. Recommended Dosage The recommended dose of FRUZAQLA is 5 mg orally once daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Take FRUZAQLA with or without food at approximately the same time each day. Swallow the FRUZAQLA capsule whole. Take a missed dose if less than 12 hours have passed since the missed scheduled dose.
Do not take two doses on the same day to make up for a missed dose. Do not take an additional dose if vomiting occurs after taking FRUZAQLA but continue with the next scheduled dose. 2.2. Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reductions for adverse reactions are provided in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended Dose Reductions for FRUZAQLA Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients unable to tolerate 3 mg orally once daily. Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for FRUZAQLA Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE)
| Dose Level | FRUZAQLA Dosage |
|---|---|
| First dose reduction | 4 mg orally once daily |
| Second dose reduction | 3 mg orally once daily |
| Adverse Reaction | Severity Severity as defined by National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0. | FRUZAQLA Dosage Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] | Grade 3 | Withhold FRUZAQLA for Grade 3 hypertension that persists despite optimal anti-hypertensive therapy. If hypertension fully resolves or recovers to Grade 1, resume at the next lower dose level. |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA. | |
| Hemorrhagic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] | Grade 2 | Withhold FRUZAQLA until bleeding fully resolves or recovers to Grade 1. Resume at the next lower dose level. |
| Grade 3 or Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA. | |
| Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] | Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) greater than 3 times upper limit of normal (ULN), or greater than 3 times baseline if baseline was abnormal; or bilirubin greater than 1.5 times ULN, or greater than 1.5 times baseline if baseline was abnormal | Withhold FRUZAQLA and monitor AST, ALT and total bilirubin until resolution to Grade 1 or baseline. Resume at the next lower dose level. |
| ALT or AST greater than 3 times ULN with concurrent total bilirubin greater than 2 times ULN (in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis) | Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA. | |
| AST or ALT greater than 20 times ULN if baseline was normal, or greater than 20 times baseline if baseline was abnormal; or bilirubin greater than 10 times ULN if baseline was normal, or greater than 10 times baseline if baseline was abnormal | Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA. | |
| Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] | 2 grams or greater proteinuria in 24 hours | Withhold FRUZAQLA until proteinuria fully resolves or is <1 gram/24 hours. Upon recovery, resume at the next lower dose level. Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA for nephrotic syndrome or if proteinuria does not recover to <1 gram/24 hours. |
| Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] | Grade 2 | Withhold FRUZAQLA and initiate supportive treatment. If toxicity fully resolves or recovers to Grade 1, resume at the same dose level. |
| Grade 3 | Withhold FRUZAQLA and initiate supportive treatment. If toxicity fully resolves or recovers to Grade 1, resume at the next lower dose level. | |
| Other Adverse Reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] | Grade 3 | Withhold FRUZAQLA. If toxicity fully resolves or recovers to Grade 1, resume at the next lower dose level. |
| Grade 4 | Discontinue FRUZAQLA. Consider resuming FRUZAQLA at the next lower dose level only if the toxicity is non-life threatening and fully resolves or recovers to Grade 1 and the potential benefit outweighs the risks. |
Side Effects of Fruzaqla
6. ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension. Hemorrhagic Events.
Infections. Gastrointestinal Perforation. Hepatotoxicity.
Proteinuria. Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE). Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES).
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) are hypertension, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, proteinuria, dysphonia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and asthenia. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. at 1-844-662-8532 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1. Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in 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 practice.
The pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and below reflects exposure to FRUZAQLA as a single agent in 911 patients with mCRC who were enrolled in three randomized, placebo-controlled studies (FRESCO-2, FRESCO and 2012-013-00CH1) (N=781); three open-label studies (2009-013-00CH1, 2012-013-00CH3 and 2015-013-00US1) (N=124); and an open-label lead-in cohort of FRESCO-2 (N=6). These patients received at least one dose of FRUZAQLA at the recommended dosage of 5 mg daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle. The median age was 60 years range: years of age or older.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) that occurred in pooled monotherapy studies were hypertension, PPE, proteinuria, dysphonia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and asthenia. Metastatic Colorectal Cancer FRESCO-2 Study The safety of FRUZAQLA was evaluated in FRESCO-2, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Patients received either FRUZAQLA 5 mg daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle plus best supportive care (BSC) (n=456) or matching placebo plus BSC (n=230).
The median duration of therapy with FRUZAQLA was 3 months (range: 0.3 to 19.1 months). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 38% of patients treated with FRUZAQLA. Serious adverse reactions in ≥2% of patients treated with FRUZAQLA included hemorrhage (2.2%) and gastrointestinal perforation (2.0%).
Fatal adverse reaction(s) occurred in 14 (3.1%) patients who received FRUZAQLA. Fatal adverse reactions occurring in ≥2 patients include pneumonia (n=3), sepsis/septic shock (n=2), and hepatic failure/encephalopathy (n=2). Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation occurred in 20% of patients treated with FRUZAQLA.
Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuations of FRUZAQLA in ≥1% of patients were asthenia and gastrointestinal perforation. Dose interruptions of FRUZAQLA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 47% of patients. Adverse reactions leading to dose interruptions of FRUZAQLA in ≥2% of patients were PPE, proteinuria, asthenia, abdominal pain, hypertension, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Dose reductions of FRUZAQLA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 24% of patients. Table 3 summarizes the adverse reactions in FRESCO-2. Table 4 provides laboratory abnormalities observed in FRESCO-2.
Table 4: Select Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline Occurring in ≥ Other clinically relevant laboratory abnormalities (all grades) that occurred in <20% of patients treated with FRUZAQLA included pancreatic enzymes increased (3.9%). Serious adverse reactions in ≥2% of patients included intestinal obstruction (2.9%) and hemorrhage (2.2%). Fatal adverse reaction(s) occurred in 7 (2.5%) patients who received FRUZAQLA including cerebral infarction (n=1), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (n=1), hemoptysis (n=1), bacterial infection (n=1), lung/lower respiratory infection (n=2), and multiple organ dysfunction (n=1).
Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation occurred in 15% of patients who received FRUZAQLA. Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuations of FRUZAQLA in ≥1% were intestinal obstruction, proteinuria and hepatic function abnormalities. Adverse reactions leading to dose interruptions of FRUZAQLA in ≥2% of patients were PPE, proteinuria, platelet count decreased, ALT increased, hypertension, and diarrhea.
Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions in FRESCO. Table 6 provides laboratory abnormalities observed in FRESCO.
| Adverse Reaction | FRUZAQLA (N=456) | Placebo (N=230) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
| General | ||||
| Fatigue Represents a composite of multiple related terms. | 53 | 12 | 39 | 4.8 |
| Vascular | ||||
| Hypertension | 38 | 14 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis | 31 | 2.2 | 7.8 | 0.4 |
| Abdominal Pain | 25 | 3.5 | 20 | 3 |
| Diarrhea | 24 | 3.7 | 11 | 0 |
| Endocrine Disorders | ||||
| Hypothyroidism | 21 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous | ||||
| Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (hand-foot skin reactions) | 19 | 6 | 2.6 | 0 |
| Renal | ||||
| Proteinuria | 18 | 1.8 | 5 | 0.9 |
| Respiratory | ||||
| Dysphonia | 18 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal | ||||
| Musculoskeletal Pain | 16 | 1.1 | 7 | 0 |
| Arthralgia | 11 | 0.9 | 4.3 | 0 |
| Laboratory Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 5.0. Abnormality | FRUZAQLA (N=456) Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: FRUZAQLA (range: 409-444) and placebo (range: 195-216). | Placebo (N=230) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grade (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Triglycerides Increased | 53 | 2.8 | 22 | 1.0 |
| Cholesterol Increased | 37 | 1.9 | 22 | 1.9 |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased | 36 | 4.3 | 24 | 1.9 |
| Albumin Decreased | 35 | 1.6 | 32 | 1.4 |
| Sodium Decreased | 35 | 1.1 | 27 | 0.9 |
| Alanine Aminotransferase Increased | 34 | 5 | 22 | 1.4 |
| Bilirubin Increased | 30 | 7 | 21 | 8 |
| Alkaline Phosphatase Increased | 20 | 1.6 | 27 | 0.5 |
| Magnesium Decreased | 20 | 0.5 | 10 | 0.5 |
| Hematology | ||||
| Lymphocytes Decreased | 30 | 6 | 32 | 4.7 |
| Platelets Decreased | 30 | 0.2 | 4.7 | 0 |
| Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Increased | 21 | 2.7 | 18 | 1.5 |
| Adverse Reaction | Fruquintinib (N=278) | Placebo (N=137) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
| Vascular | ||||
| Hypertension Represents a composite of multiple related terms. | 61 | 23 | 17 | 2.2 |
| Hemorrhage | 28 | 1.1 | 14 | 0 |
| Renal | ||||
| Proteinuria | 55 | 4.7 | 30 | 0 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous | ||||
| Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (hand-foot skin reactions) | 49 | 11 | 2.9 | 0 |
| Respiratory | ||||
| Dysphonia | 38 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Throat Pain | 10 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Stomatitis | 33 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 0 |
| Abdominal Pain | 29 | 4 | 17 | 1.5 |
| Diarrhea | 25 | 3.6 | 5 | 0 |
| General | ||||
| Fatigue | 25 | 2.5 | 13 | 1.5 |
| Metabolism | ||||
| Anorexia | 21 | 1.4 | 9 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal | ||||
| Musculoskeletal Pain | 22 | 2.2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Back Pain | 15 | 1.8 | 7 | 0 |
| Arthralgia | 13 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 0 |
| Endocrine Disorders | ||||
| Hypothyroidism | 17 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 |
| Laboratory Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. Abnormality | FRUZAQLA (N=278) Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: FRUZAQLA (range: 257-277) and placebo (range: 126-134). | Placebo (N=137) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Creatinine Increased | 87 | 0.7 | 75 | 1.5 |
| Glucose Increased | 43 | 1.1 | 31 | 3.0 |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased | 42 | 3.6 | 31 | 1.5 |
| Alkaline Phosphatase Increased | 40 | 4.3 | 34 | 6 |
| Bilirubin Increased | 39 | 4.7 | 34 | 8 |
| Alanine Aminotransferase Increased | 33 | 2.2 | 18 | 1.5 |
| Sodium Decreased | 33 | 6 | 31 | 5 |
| Urate Increased | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 |
| Calcium Decreased | 25 | 0.4 | 13 | 0 |
| Potassium Decreased | 22 | 1.8 | 15 | 2.3 |
| Hematology | ||||
| Platelets Decreased | 29 | 3.6 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Hemoglobin Decreased | 23 | 0.7 | 33 | 4.5 |
Warnings & Cautions for Fruzaqla
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypertension: Control blood pressure prior to treatment and monitor during treatment. Manage with anti-hypertensive medications and adjustment of the dose of FRUZAQLA, if necessary.
Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue based on severity of hypertension. Hemorrhagic Events: Closely monitor patients who are at risk for bleeding. Infections: Monitor for infection during treatment and withhold FRUZAQLA during active infections.
Do not start FRUZAQLA in patients with active infections. Gastrointestinal (GI) Perforation: Periodically monitor for GI perforation. Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients who develop GI perforation or fistula.
Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver laboratory tests prior to the start of FRUZAQLA and periodically during treatment. Proteinuria: Monitor urine protein. Discontinue FRUZAQLA for nephrotic syndrome Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia: Withhold FRUZAQLA based on severity.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): Immediately discontinue FRUZAQLA if PRES is suspected and confirmed via Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold FRUZAQLA for 2 weeks before major surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing.
The safety of resumption of FRUZAQLA after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. Arterial Thromboembolic Events: Initiation of FRUZAQLA in patients with a recent history of thromboembolic events should be carefully considered. Discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients who develop arterial thromboembolism.
Allergic Reactions to FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) and No. 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF): Contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) and No. 6 (sunset yellow FCF) as color additives, which may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible patients. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception. 5.1.
Hypertension FRUZAQLA can cause hypertension. The median time to first onset of hypertension was 14 days from first dose of FRUZAQLA. Do not initiate FRUZAQLA unless blood pressure is adequately controlled.
Monitor blood pressure weekly the first month, at least monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as appropriate. Hemorrhagic Events FRUZAQLA can cause serious hemorrhagic events, which may be fatal.
Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage. Monitor the International Normalized Ratio (INR) levels in patients receiving anticoagulants. 5.3. Infections FRUZAQLA can cause an increased risk of infections, including fatal infections.
Withhold FRUZAQLA for Grade 3 or 4 infections, or worsening infection of any grade. Resume FRUZAQLA at the same dose when the infection has resolved. 5.4. Gastrointestinal Perforation FRUZAQLA can cause gastrointestinal perforation.
Hepatotoxicity FRUZAQLA can cause liver injury. Median time to first onset of elevated liver enzymes was 29 days from first dose of FRUZAQLA. Monitor liver function tests (ALT, AST, and bilirubin) before initiation and periodically throughout treatment with FRUZAQLA.
Temporarily hold and then reduce or permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA depending on the severity and persistence of hepatotoxicity as manifested by elevated liver function tests. 5.6. Proteinuria FRUZAQLA can cause proteinuria. Median time to first onset of proteinuria was 22 days from first dose of FRUZAQLA.
Monitor for proteinuria before initiation and periodically throughout treatment with FRUZAQLA. For proteinuria ≥2 g/24 hours, withhold FRUZAQLA until improvement to ≤Grade 1 proteinuria, resume FRUZAQLA at a reduced dose. Discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients who develop nephrotic syndrome. 5.7.
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE) FRUZAQLA can cause PPE. Median time to first onset of PPE was 19 days from first dose of FRUZAQLA. Based on severity, withhold FRUZAQLA and then resume at the same or reduced dose. 5.8.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) FRUZAQLA can cause PRES, a syndrome of subcortical vasogenic edema diagnosed by characteristic finding on MRI. PRES occurred in one of 911 patients with mCRC treated with FRUZAQLA. Perform an evaluation for PRES in any patient presenting with seizures, headache, visual disturbances, confusion or altered mental function.
Discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients who develop PRES. 5.9. Impaired Wound Healing Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. In 911 patients with mCRC treated with FRUZAQLA, 1 patient experienced a Grade 2 event of wound dehiscence.
Do not administer FRUZAQLA for at least 2 weeks prior to major surgery. Arterial Thromboembolic Events FRUZAQLA may increase the risk of arterial thromboembolic events. In 911 patients with mCRC treated with FRUZAQLA, 7 patients (0.8%) experienced an arterial thromboembolic event; additionally, FRUZAQLA studies excluded patients with clinically significant cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or with thromboembolic events within the prior 6 months.
Allergic Reactions to FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) and No. 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) FRUZAQLA 1 mg capsules contain FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons. Although the overall incidence of FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) sensitivity in the general population is low, it is frequently seen in patients who also have aspirin hypersensitivity. FRUZAQLA 1 mg contains FD&C Yellow No. 6 (sunset yellow FCF), which may cause allergic reactions. 5.12.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings in animal studies and its mechanism of action, FRUZAQLA can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. In an embryo-fetal developmental study in rats, embryotoxic and teratogenic effects were observed at exposures below the clinical exposure. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.
Advise females of childbearing potential and males with female partners of childbearing potential to use effective contraception during treatment with FRUZAQLA and for 2 weeks after the last dose.
Drug Interactions with Fruzaqla
7. DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use. 7.1. Effects of Other Drugs on FRUZAQLA Strong CYP3A Inducers Avoid concomitant use of drugs that are strong CYP3A inducers with FRUZAQLA.
Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inducer may decrease fruquintinib C max and AUC, which may reduce the efficacy of FRUZAQLA. Moderate CYP3A Inducers If possible, avoid concomitant use of drugs that are moderate CYP3A inducers with FRUZAQLA. If it is not possible to avoid concomitant use of a moderate CYP3A inducer and fruquintinib, continue to administer FRUZAQLA at the recommended dosage.
Pregnancy Safety for Fruzaqla
8.1. Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animal studies and its mechanism of action, FRUZAQLA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In an embryo-fetal developmental study in pregnant rats, oral administration of fruquintinib during the period of organogenesis resulted in teratogenicity and embryo lethality at exposures below the clinical exposure (see Data ).
There are no data on the use of FRUZAQLA in pregnant women. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is respectively.
Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal developmental study in pregnant rats, daily oral administration of fruquintinib at doses ≥0.1 mg/kg during the period of organogenesis resulted in fetal external (edema and head and tail abnormalities), visceral, and skeletal malformations. At doses of 0.25 mg/kg (approximately 0.5 times the recommended clinical dose of 5 mg based on BSA), an increase in post-implantation loss and reduction in live fetuses was observed.
Pediatric Use of Fruzaqla
8.4. Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of FRUZAQLA in patients younger than 18 years of age have not been established.
Contraindications for Fruzaqla
4. CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Clinical Studies of Fruzaqla
14. CLINICAL STUDIES 14.1. Metastatic Colorectal Cancer FRESCO-2 Study The efficacy of FRUZAQLA was evaluated in FRESCO-2 (NCT04322539), an international, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that enrolled 691 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who had disease progression during or after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF biological therapy, if RAS wild type, an anti-EGFR biological therapy, and trifluridine/tipiracil, regorafenib, or both.
Randomization was stratified by prior use of trifluridine/tipiracil or regorafenib (trifluridine/tipiracil vs. regorafenib vs. trifluridine/tipiracil and regorafenib), RAS status (wild type vs. mutant), and duration of metastatic disease (≤18 months vs. >18 months). Patients were randomized (2:1) to receive FRUZAQLA 5 mg orally once daily (N=461) for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle plus BSC or placebo (N=230) plus BSC. Patients received either FRUZAQLA or placebo until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
The major efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS) and an additional efficacy outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS) as determined by investigators according to RECIST v1.1. Eighteen percent of the patients were enrolled in North America, 72% in Europe, and 10% in Asia Pacific (Japan and Australia) region. The addition of FRUZAQLA to BSC resulted in a statistically significant improvement in OS and PFS compared to placebo plus BSC (see Table 7, Figure 1 ).
FRESCO Study The efficacy of FRUZAQLA was evaluated in FRESCO (NCT02314819), a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in China that enrolled 416 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who had disease progression during or after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin, or irinotecan-based chemotherapy. Randomization was stratified by prior use of VEGF inhibitors (yes vs. no) and K-RAS status (wild type vs. mutant). All patients received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy; 30% of patients received prior anti-VEGF therapy, and 14% received prior anti-EGFR therapy.
Table 7: Efficacy Results from - Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curve for Overall Survival in FRESCO-2 Figure 2: Kaplan-Meier Curve for Overall Survival in FRESCO figure1 figure2
| FRESCO-2 | FRESCO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint | FRUZAQLA + BSC N=461 | Placebo + BSC N=230 | FRUZAQLA + BSC N=278 | Placebo + BSC N=138 |
| Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval; N=number of patients; OS=overall survival; PFS=progression-free survival | ||||
| OS | ||||
| Number of patients with event (%) | 317 (69%) | 173 (75%) | 188 (68%) | 109 (79%) |
| Median in months (95% CI) | 7.4 (6.7, 8.2) | 4.8 (4.0, 5.8) | 9.3 (8.2, 10.5) | 6.6 (5.9, 8.1) |
| Hazard Ratio The Hazard Ratio and its 95% CI were estimated using a stratified Cox proportional hazards model. (95% CI) | 0.66 (0.55, 0.80) | 0.65 (0.51, 0.83) | ||
| P -Value P -Value (2-sided) was calculated using a stratified log-rank test. | <0.001 | <0.001 | ||
| PFS | ||||
| Number of patients with event (%) | 392 (85%) | 213 (93%) | 235 (85%) | 125 (91%) |
| Median in months (95% CI) | 3.7 (3.5, 3.8) | 1.8 (1.8, 1.9) | 3.7 (3.7,4.6) | 1.8 (1.8, 1.8) |
| Hazard Ratio (95% CI) | 0.32 (0.27, 0.39) | 0.26 (0.21, 0.34) | ||
| P -Value P -Value for the PFS analysis in FRESCO was not included due to lack of multiplicity adjustment for this analysis. | <0.001 | - | ||
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