Monjuvi Drug Information

Generic name: TAFASITAMAB-CXIX

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Uses of Monjuvi

Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

MONJUVI, in combination with lenalidomide, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from low grade lymphoma, and who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).

Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

MONJUVI, in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL). Limitations of Use : MONJUVI is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma outside of controlled clinical trials.

Dosage & Administration of Monjuvi

Cycle 1Days 1, 4, 8, 15, and 22
Cycles 2 and 3Days 1, 8, 15, and 22
Cycle 4 and beyondDays 1 and 15

Side Effects of Monjuvi

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in other clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma The safety of MONJUVI in patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL was evaluated in L-MIND. Patients (N = 81) received MONJUVI 12 mg/kg intravenously in combination with lenalidomide for a maximum of 12 cycles, followed by MONJUVI as monotherapy until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity as follows: Cycle 1: Days 1, 4, 8, 15, and 22 of the 28-day cycle; Cycles 2 and 3: Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each 28-day cycle; Cycles 4 and beyond: Days 1 and 15 of each 28-day cycle. Among patients who received MONJUVI, 57% were exposed for 6 months or longer, 42% were exposed for greater than one year, and 24% were exposed for greater than two years.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 52% of patients who received MONJUVI. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 6% of patients included infections (26%), including pneumonia (7%) and febrile neutropenia (6%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 5% of patients who received MONJUVI, including cerebrovascular accident (1.2%), respiratory failure (1.2%), progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (1.2%), and sudden death (1.2%). Permanent discontinuation of MONJUVI or lenalidomide due to an adverse reaction occurred in 25% of patients and permanent discontinuation of MONJUVI due to an adverse reaction occurred in 15%. The most frequent adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of MONJUVI were infections (5%), nervous system disorders (2.5%), and respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders (2.5%). Dosage interruptions of MONJUVI or lenalidomide due to an adverse reaction occurred in 69% of patients and dosage interruptions of MONJUVI due to an adverse reaction occurred in 65%. The most frequent adverse reactions which required a dosage interruption of MONJUVI were blood and lymphatic system disorders (41%) and infections (27%). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were neutropenia, respiratory tract infection, fatigue, anemia, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, cough, pyrexia, peripheral edema, and decreased appetite. Table 4 summarizes the adverse reactions in L-MIND. Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Who Received MONJUVI in L-MIND Adverse Reaction MONJUVI in Combination with Lenalidomide (N = 81) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Blood and lymphatic system disorders Neutropenia 51 49 Anemia 36 7 Thrombocytopenia 31 17 Febrile neutropenia 12 12 Infections Respiratory tract infection Respiratory tract infection includes lower respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, nasopharyngitis, and related terms. 51 12 Urinary tract infection Urinary tract infection includes urinary tract infection, urinary tract infection bacterial, and related terms. 17

General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue Fatigue includes asthenia and fatigue.

38

Pyrexia 24 1.2 Peripheral edema 24 0 Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea 36 1.2

Constipation 17 0 Abdominal pain Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, and abdominal pain upper. 15

Nausea 15 0 Vomiting 15 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Cough

26

Dyspnea 12 1.2 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 22 0 Hypokalemia

19 6 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Back pain 19

Muscle spasms 15 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash Rash includes

rash, rash maculopapular, rash pruritic, rash erythematous, and rash pustular. 15

Pruritus 10 1.2 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients

with relapsed or refractory DLBCL who received MONJUVI in L-MIND were: Blood and lymphatic system disorders: lymphopenia (6%) General disorders and administration site conditions: infusion-related reaction (6%) Infections: sepsis (4.9%) Investigations: weight decreased (4.9%) Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: arthralgia (9%), pain in extremity (9%), musculoskeletal pain (2.5%) Neoplasms: basal cell carcinoma (1.2%) Nervous system disorders: headache (9%), paresthesia (7%), dysgeusia (6%) Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: nasal congestion (4.9%), exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1.2%) Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: erythema (4.9%), alopecia (2.5%), hyperhidrosis (2.5%) Table 5 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in L-MIND. Table 5: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 20%) Worsening from Baseline in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Who Received MONJUVI in L-MIND Laboratory Abnormality MONJUVI in Combination with Lenalidomide The denominator used to calculate the rate was 74 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Chemistry Glucose increased 49 5 Calcium decreased 47

Gamma glutamyl transferase increased 34 5 Albumin decreased 26 0 Magnesium decreased

22 0 Urate increased 20 7 Phosphate decreased 20 5 Creatinine increased 20

Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

The safety of MONJUVI in patients with relapsed or refractory FL was evaluated in the inMIND trial. Patients received MONJUVI 12 mg/kg (N = 274) or placebo (N = 272) intravenously for a maximum of 12 cycles in combination with lenalidomide 20 mg (Days 1-21 of Cycles 1 to 12) and rituximab 375 mg/m 2 (Cycles 1 to 5). MONJUVI was administered as follows: Cycle 1 to 3: Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each 28-day cycle; Cycles 4 to 12: Days 1 and 15 of each 28-day cycle. In the MONJUVI arm, 54% of patients completed all 12 cycles.

The median age in that arm was 64 years (range: 36-88 years); 20% were age 75 years or older; 55% were male; 80% were White, 15% Asian, and 0.4% Black. In the MONJUVI arm, serious adverse reactions occurred in 33% of patients, including serious infections in 24% of patients (including pneumonia and COVID-19 infection). Other serious adverse reactions in ≥ 2% of patients included renal insufficiency (3.3%), second primary malignancies (2.9%), and febrile neutropenia (2.6%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.5% of patients, including from COVID‑19, sepsis, and adenocarcinoma. Adverse reactions led to permanent discontinuation of MONJUVI in 11% of patients and dosage interruptions in 74%. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dosage interruptions of MONJUVI were neutropenia (37% of all patients), COVID-19 (22%), pneumonia (11%), and infusion-related reaction (8%). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in recipients of MONJUVI, excluding laboratory abnormalities, were respiratory tract infections (including COVID-19 infection and pneumonia), diarrhea, rash, fatigue, constipation, musculoskeletal pain, and cough.

The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 20%) were decreased neutrophils and decreased lymphocytes. Table 6 summarizes the adverse reactions in inMIND. Adverse reactions occurring at least 5% more frequently in the MONJUVI arm included COVID-19 infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, pruritus, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and mucositis. Table 6: Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Who Received MONJUVI in inMIND Adverse Reaction MONJUVI in Combination with Lenalidomide and Rituximab (N = 274) Placebo in Combination with Lenalidomide and Rituximab (N = 272) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Infections Respiratory tract infection 56 18 56 9 COVID-19 infection Includes COVID-19, COVID-19 pneumonia, and coronavirus test positive. 34 Includes 2 cases in each arm with fatal outcome. 10 24

Pneumonia Includes pneumonia

COVID-19 pneumonia, pneumonia fungal, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, and other types of pneumonia. 18 14 11 Includes 3 cases with fatal outcome, including 2 reported under COVID-19 infection. 7 Upper respiratory tract infection Includes upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, and related terms. 17 1.1 22

Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea 38 0.7 28 1.8 Constipation 29 0.7 25 0

Nausea 18 0.4 14

Abdominal pain 13 0 18 2.2 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash

Includes rash, urticaria, dermatitis, drug eruption, and related terms. 37 3.6 33

Pruritus 16 0.4 10 0 General disorders Fatigue Includes fatigue and asthenia.

34 2.9 25

Pyrexia 19 1.8 16 2.2 Mucositis Includes oropharyngeal pain, stomatitis, mucosal inflammation

mouth ulceration, odynophagia, aphthous ulcer, esophageal pain, and related terms. 17 0.4 11 0 Edema Includes edema, peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, generalized edema, and related terms. 11 0.7 17

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Musculoskeletal pain Includes back pain, pain in

extremity, myalgia, bone pain, neck pain, spinal pain, limb discomfort, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, and sacral pain. 24 0.4 16

Muscle contracture Includes muscle spasms and muscle contractions involuntary. 18 0 19

0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Cough 21 0 19 0 Procedural complications Infusion-related reaction Includes infusion-related reaction and cytokine release syndrome. 16 0.7 16

Nervous system disorders Peripheral neuropathy Includes peripheral neuropathy, paresthesia, peripheral sensory neuropathy

neuralgia, dysesthesia, hyperesthesia, and peripheral motor neuropathy. 12 0 11

Headache 10 0.4 7 0 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 10

0 9

The table includes a combination of grouped and ungrouped terms. Adverse reactions

were graded using NCI CTCAE version

In the

MONJUVI arm, clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients with relapsed or refractory FL included thrombosis, febrile neutropenia, second primary malignancy, sepsis, interstitial lung disease, and tumor lysis syndrome. Table 7 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in inMIND. Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in > 1% of patients included neutrophils decreased (19%), platelets decreased (4%) and lymphocytes decreased (1.8%). Table 7: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (> 20%) Worsening from Baseline in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Who Received MONJUVI in inMIND Laboratory Abnormality MONJUVI in Combination with Lenalidomide and Rituximab The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 268 - 274 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least 1 post-treatment value. Placebo in Combination with Lenalidomide and Rituximab All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Hematology Neutrophils decreased 75 48 71 44 Hemoglobin decreased 60 9 54 7 Lymphocytes decreased 57 22 51 19 Platelets decreased 40 8 43 9 Chemistry Alanine aminotransferase increased 47 1.5 42

Warnings & Cautions for Monjuvi

Infusion-Related Reactions

MONJUVI can cause infusion-related reactions . In L-MIND, infusion-related reactions occurred in 6% of the 81 patients with DLBCL who received MONJUVI. Eighty percent of infusion-related reactions occurred during cycle 1 or 2. In inMIND, infusion-related reactions occurred in 16% of the 274 patients with FL who received MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab. Signs and symptoms included fever, chills, rash, flushing, dyspnea, and hypertension. These reactions were generally managed with temporary interruption of the infusion and/or with supportive medication.

Premedicate patients prior to starting MONJUVI infusion . Monitor patients frequently during infusion. Based on the severity of the infusion-related reaction, interrupt or discontinue MONJUVI . Institute appropriate medical management.

Myelosuppression

MONJUVI can cause serious or severe myelosuppression, including neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia . In L-MIND, among 81 patients with DLBCL who received MONJUVI, Grade 3 neutropenia was reported in 25%, Grade 3 thrombocytopenia in 12%, and Grade 3 anemia in 7%. Grade 4 neutropenia was reported in 25% and Grade 4 thrombocytopenia in 6%. Neutropenia led to treatment discontinuation in 3.7% of the patients with DLBCL. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 12%. In inMIND, among 274 patients with FL who received MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab, new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias included decreased neutrophils in 48% (Grade 4, 19%), decreased lymphocytes in 22% (Grade 4, 1.8%), decreased hemoglobin in 9%, and decreased platelets in 8% (Grade 4, 4%). Febrile neutropenia occurred in 4.4%. Monitor CBCs before each treatment cycle and throughout treatment. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Consider granulocyte colony-stimulating factor administration.

Withhold MONJUVI based on the severity of the adverse reaction. Refer to the lenalidomide prescribing information for dosage modifications.

Infections Fatal and serious infections, including opportunistic infections, occurred in patients during

treatment with MONJUVI and following the last dose. In L-MIND, 73% of the 81 patients with DLBCL who received MONJUVI developed an infection. Grade 3 or higher infection occurred in 30%. Infection-related deaths occurred in 2.5% of patients, including a case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalophathy (PML). The most frequent Grade 3 or higher infection was pneumonia (7%). The most frequent infections of any grade were respiratory tract infections (51%, including pneumonias) and urinary tract infection (17%). Among 274 patients with FL who received MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab in inMIND, Grade 3 or higher infections occurred in 24%, including fatal infections in 1.1% of patients.

The most frequent Grade ≥ 3 infections were respiratory tract infections (19%), including Grade 3 or higher pneumonia (14%) and COVID-19 infection (11%). Opportunistic infections of any grade occurred in 6% of patients, including herpes simplex or zoster infection (5%), fungal pneumonia (1.1%, including Pneumocytis jirovecii pneumonia in 0.4%), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation (0.4%). Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and manage infections as appropriate. Consider infection prophylaxis per institutional guidelines. Consider treatment with subcutaneous or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as appropriate.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on its mechanism of action, MONJUVI may cause fetal B-cell depletion when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with MONJUVI and for 3 months after the last dose . The combination of MONJUVI with lenalidomide and of MONJUVI with lenalidomide and rituximab is contraindicated in pregnant women because lenalidomide can cause birth defects and death of the unborn child.

Refer to the lenalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Safety for Monjuvi

Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action, MONJUVI may cause fetal B-cell depletion when administered to a pregnant woman . There are no available data on MONJUVI use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk. Animal reproductive toxicity studies have not been conducted with tafasitamab-cxix. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

MONJUVI is administered in combination with lenalidomide, as well as in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab for up to 12 cycles. Lenalidomide can cause embryo-fetal harm and is contraindicated for use in pregnancy. Refer to the lenalidomide prescribing information for additional information.

Lenalidomide is only available through a REMS program. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Immunoglobulin G (IgG) monoclonal antibodies are transferred across the placenta. Based on its mechanism of action, MONJUVI may cause depletion of fetal CD19 positive immune cells.

Defer administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to tafasitamab-cxix in utero until a hematology evaluation is completed. Data Animal Data Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with tafasitamab-cxix. Tafasitamab-cxix is an IgG antibody and thus has the potential to cross the placental barrier permitting direct fetal exposure and depleting fetal B lymphocytes.

Pediatric Use of Monjuvi

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

Clinical Studies of Monjuvi

Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

The efficacy of MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide followed by MONJUVI as monotherapy was evaluated in L-MIND, an open-label, multicenter, single arm trial (NCT02399085). Eligible patients had relapsed or refractory DLBCL after 1 to 3 prior systemic therapies, including a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody, and were not candidates for high dose chemotherapy (HDC) followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Patients received MONJUVI 12 mg/kg intravenously in combination with lenalidomide (25 mg orally on Days 1 to 21 of each 28-day cycle) for a maximum of 12 cycles, followed by MONJUVI as monotherapy until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity as follows: Cycle 1: Days 1, 4, 8, 15 and 22 of the 28-day cycle; Cycles 2 and 3: Days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28-day cycle; Cycles 4 and beyond: Days 1 and 15 of each 28-day cycle. Of the 71 patients with DLBCL confirmed by central laboratory who received the combination therapy, the median age was 71 years (range: 41 to 86 years); 55% were males, and 100% had received a prior CD20-containing therapy. Race was collected in 92% of patients; of these, 95% were White, and 3% were Asian.

The median number of prior therapies was 2; 49% had 1 prior line of treatment, and 51% had 2 to 4 prior lines. Thirty-two patients (45%) were refractory to their last prior therapy and 30 (42%) were refractory to rituximab. Nine patients (13%) had received prior ASCT. The primary reasons patients were not candidates for ASCT included age (47%), refractoriness to salvage chemotherapy (27%), comorbidities (13%) and refusal of high dose chemotherapy/ASCT (13%). Efficacy was established based on best overall response rate, defined as the proportion of complete and partial responders, and duration of response, as assessed by an Independent Review Committee using the International Working Group Response Criteria (Cheson, 2007). Results are summarized in Table 9. Table 9: Efficacy Results in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma in L-MIND MONJUVI in Combination with Lenalidomide (N = 71) Best overall response rate, n (%) 39 (55%) (95% CI) (43%, 67%) Complete response rate 37% Partial response rate 18% Duration of response Median (range) in months Kaplan Meier estimate 21.7

Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

The efficacy of MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab in patients with relapsed or refractory FL was evaluated in inMIND, a randomized, double-blind, placebo‑controlled trial (NCT04680052). The study enrolled a total of 548 patients with relapsed or refractory FL Grade 1, 2, or 3a after at least 1 systemic therapy, including an anti-CD20 antibody. Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive MONJUVI or placebo in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab. Randomization was stratified by progression of disease within 24 months after initial diagnosis (POD24) (yes versus no), refractoriness to prior CD20-directed antibody therapy (yes versus no), and the number of prior lines of systemic therapy (< 2 versus ≥ 2). Treatment was administered in 28-day cycles as follows: MONJUVI 12 mg/kg intravenously (Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of Cycles 1 to 3 and on Days 1 and 15 of Cycles 4 to 12) in combination with lenalidomide 20 mg orally once daily (Days 1 to 21 of Cycles 1 to 12) and rituximab 375 mg/m 2 intravenously (Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of Cycle 1 and on Day 1 of Cycles 2 to 5). Patients on the control arm received the same regimen, but with placebo in lieu of MONJUVI. Of all patients with FL randomized, the median age was 64 years (range: 31-88 years), with 20% being age 75 or older; 55% were male; 80% were White, 15% Asian, and 0.2% were Black.

The median number of prior lines of systemic therapy was 1 (range 1-10) with 55% receiving 1 prior line, 25% receiving 2 prior lines, and 20% receiving 3 or more prior lines. In total, 32% had POD24 and 43% had refractory disease to prior CD20-directed therapy. The major efficacy outcome measure was investigator-assessed progression‑free survival (PFS) using the Lugano criteria.

Efficacy results are summarized in Table 10 and Figure 1. The median duration of PFS follow-up was 14.1 months. Table 10: Efficacy Results in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory FL in inMIND Outcome per Investigator MONJUVI in Combination with Lenalidomide and Rituximab (N = 273) Placebo in Combination with Lenalidomide and Rituximab (N = 275) Progression-free survival Patients with event, n (%) 75 131 Disease progression 67 124 Death 8 7 Median PFS (95% CI), months Kaplan-Meier estimate. 22.4 (19.2, NE)

Hazard ratio Hazard ratio based on a stratified Cox proportional hazard model.

(95% CI) 0.43 p-value < 0.0001 Overall response rate Complete response plus partial response., n (%) (95% CI) 228 199 CI = confidence interval; NE = not evaluable Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curve for PFS by Investigator Assessment in inMIND At the time of the PFS analysis, the median overall survival had not been reached in either arm with a total of 38 deaths: 15 deaths (5.5%) in the MONJUVI arm and 23 deaths (8.4%) in the placebo arm. Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curve for PFS by Investigator Assessment in inMIND

Lack of Efficacy in Relapsed or Refractory Marginal Zone Lymphoma Lack of

efficacy in patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) was observed in the inMIND trial (NCT04680052), a prospective, randomized clinical trial in which a cohort of 106 patients with relapsed or refractory MZL were randomized 1:1 to receive MONJUVI or placebo in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab. There was no evidence of improvement in investigator-assessed PFS in the MONJUVI arm. At the time of the PFS analysis, the median overall survival had not been reached in either arm with a total of 8 deaths: 7 deaths (13.2%) in the MONJUVI arm and 1 death (1.9%) in the placebo arm.

MONJUVI is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory MZL outside of controlled clinical trials.

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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