Orgovyx Drug Information

Generic name: RELUGOLIX

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonist [EPC]

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Uses of Orgovyx

is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer. ORGOVYX is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer.

Dosage & Administration of Orgovyx

Recommended Dosage Initiate treatment of

ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day and continue treatment with a 120 mg dose taken orally once daily at approximately the same time each day. ORGOVYX can be taken with or without food . Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole and not to crush or chew tablets. Advise patients to take a missed dose of ORGOVYX as soon as they remember.

If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, patients should not take the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose. If treatment with ORGOVYX is interrupted for greater than 7 days, restart ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day, and continue with a dose of 120 mg once daily. In patients treated with GnRH receptor agonists and antagonists for prostate cancer, treatment is usually continued upon development of nonmetastatic or metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Dosage Modifications for P-gp Inhibitors

Avoid co-administration of ORGOVYX with oral P-gp inhibitors. If co-administration is unavoidable, take ORGOVYX first and separate dosing by at least 6 hours . Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions. Treatment with ORGOVYX may be interrupted for up to two weeks if a short course of treatment with a P-gp inhibitor is required.

Resume ORGOVYX after the P-gp inhibitor is discontinued. If treatment with ORGOVYX is interrupted for greater than 7 days, restart ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day and continue with a dose of 120 mg once daily.

Dosage Modifications for Combined P-gp and Strong

CYP3A Inducers Avoid co-administration of ORGOVYX with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducers. If co-administration is unavoidable, increase the ORGOVYX dose to 240 mg once daily. After discontinuation of the combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducer, resume the recommended ORGOVYX dose of 120 mg once daily .

Side Effects of Orgovyx

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 safety of ORGOVYX was evaluated in HERO, a randomized (2:1), open-label, clinical study in patients with advanced prostate cancer . Patients received orally administered ORGOVYX as a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day followed by 120 mg taken orally once daily (n = 622) or received leuprolide acetate administered by depot injection at doses of 22.5 mg (n = 264) or 11.25 mg (n = 44) per local guidelines every 12 weeks (n = 308). Leuprolide acetate 11.25 mg is a dosing regimen that is not recommended for this indication in the US. Among patients who received ORGOVYX, 91% were exposed for at least 48 weeks. Ninety-nine (16%) patients received concomitant radiotherapy and 17 (3%) patients received concomitant enzalutamide with ORGOVYX. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 12% of patients receiving ORGOVYX. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 0.5% of patients included myocardial infarction (0.8%), acute kidney injury (0.6%), arrhythmia (0.6%), hemorrhage (0.6%), and urinary tract infection (0.5%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 0.8% of patients receiving ORGOVYX including metastatic lung cancer (0.3%), myocardial infarction (0.3%), and acute kidney injury (0.2%). Fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke were reported in 2.7% of patients receiving ORGOVYX. Permanent discontinuation of ORGOVYX due to an adverse reaction occurred in 3.5% of patients.

Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of ORGOVYX in ≥ 0.3 % of patients included atrioventricular block (0.3%), cardiac failure (0.3%), hemorrhage (0.3%), increased transaminases (0.3%), abdominal pain (0.3%), and pneumonia (0.3%). Dosage interruptions of ORGOVYX due to an adverse reaction occurred in 2.7% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in ≥ 0.3% of patients included fracture (0.3%). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) and laboratory abnormalities (≥ 15%) were hot flush (54%), glucose increased (44%), triglycerides increased (35%), musculoskeletal pain (30%), hemoglobin decreased (28%), alanine aminotransferase increased (ALT) (27%), fatigue (26%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (AST) (18%), constipation (12%), and diarrhea (12%). Table 1 summarizes the adverse reactions in HERO. Table 1: Adverse Reactions ( ≥ 10%) of Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer Who Received ORGOVYX in HERO a Includes arthralgia, back pain, pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, bone pain, neck pain, arthritis, musculoskeletal stiffness, non-cardiac chest pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, spinal pain, and musculoskeletal discomfort. b Includes fatigue and asthenia. c Includes diarrhea and colitis. Adverse Reaction ORGOVYX N = 622 Leuprolide Acetate N = 308 All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) Vascular disorders Hot flush 54 0.6 52 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Musculoskeletal pain a 30 1.1 29

General Fatigue b 26 0.3 24 0 Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea c 12

0.2 7 0 Constipation 12 0 10 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients who received ORGOVYX included increased weight, insomnia, gynecomastia, hyperhidrosis, depression, decreased libido, and angioedema. Table 2 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in HERO. Table 2: Select Laboratory Abnormalities ( ≥ 15%) That Worsened from Baseline in Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer Who Received ORGOVYX in HERO Laboratory Test ORGOVYX a Leuprolide Acetate a All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) a The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 611 to 619 in the ORGOVYX arm and from 301 to 306 in the leuprolide arm based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. Chemistry Glucose increased 44 2.9 54 6 Triglycerides increased 35 2 36

ALT increased 27 0.3 28 0

AST increased 18 0 19

Hematology Hemoglobin decreased 28 0.5 29 0.7 6.2 Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of ORGOVYX. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity, including angioedema and urticaria.

Warnings & Cautions for Orgovyx

QT/QTc Interval Prolongation Androgen deprivation therapy, such as

ORGOVYX, may prolong the QT/QTc interval. Providers should consider whether the benefits of androgen deprivation therapy outweigh the potential risks in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, congestive heart failure, or frequent electrolyte abnormalities and in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Electrolyte abnormalities should be corrected.

Consider periodic monitoring of electrocardiograms and electrolytes.

Hypersensitivity Reactions

ORGOVYX is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to relugolix or any of the product components . Hypersensitivity reactions, including pharyngeal edema and other serious cases of angioedema, have been reported postmarketing in patients treated with ORGOVYX. In HERO, patients treated with relugolix reported angioedema (0.2%) . Advise patients who experience any symptoms of hypersensitivity to temporarily discontinue ORGOVYX and promptly seek medical care. Discontinue ORGOVYX for severe hypersensitivity reactions and manage as clinically indicated.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

The safety and efficacy of ORGOVYX have not been established in females. Based on findings in animals and mechanism of action, ORGOVYX can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female. In an animal reproduction study, oral administration of relugolix to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis caused embryo-fetal lethality at maternal exposures that were 0.3 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 120 mg daily based on area under the curve (AUC). Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 2 weeks after the last dose of ORGOVYX .

Laboratory Testing Therapy with

ORGOVYX results in suppression of the pituitary gonadal system. Results of diagnostic tests of the pituitary gonadotropic and gonadal functions conducted during and after ORGOVYX may be affected. The therapeutic effect of ORGOVYX should be monitored by measuring serum concentrations of prostate specific antigen (PSA) periodically.

If PSA increases, serum concentrations of testosterone should be measured.

Drug Interactions with Orgovyx

Effect of Other Drugs on

ORGOVYX P-gp Inhibitors Relugolix is a P-gp substrate. Co-administration of ORGOVYX with an oral P-gp inhibitor increases relugolix exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with ORGOVYX. Avoid co-administration of ORGOVYX with oral P-gp inhibitors. If co-administration with an oral P-gp inhibitor cannot be avoided, take ORGOVYX first and separate dosing by at least 6 hours.

Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions . Treatment with ORGOVYX may be interrupted for up to two weeks if a short course of treatment with a P-gp inhibitor is required. Resume ORGOVYX after the P-gp inhibitor is discontinued. If treatment with ORGOVYX is interrupted for greater than 7 days, restart ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day and continue with a dose of 120 mg once daily.

Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A Inducers Relugolix is a P-gp and CYP3A substrate. Co-administration of ORGOVYX with a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducer decreases relugolix exposure, which may reduce the effects of ORGOVYX. Avoid co-administration of ORGOVYX with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducers. If co-administration cannot be avoided, increase the ORGOVYX dose.

After discontinuation of the combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducer, resume ORGOVYX once daily at the same dose .

Pregnancy Safety for Orgovyx

Pregnancy Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of ORGOVYX have not been established in females. Based on findings in animals and mechanism of action, ORGOVYX can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female . There are no human data on the use of ORGOVYX in pregnant females to inform the drug-associated risk. In an animal reproduction study, oral administration of relugolix to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis caused embryo-fetal lethality at maternal exposures that were 0.3 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 120 mg daily based on AUC ( see Data ). Advise patients of the potential risk to the fetus.

Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study, oral administration of relugolix to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in abortion, total litter loss, or decreased number of live fetuses at a dose of 9 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.3 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 120 mg daily based on AUC).

Pediatric Use of Orgovyx

Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of ORGOVYX in pediatric patients have not been established.

Contraindications for Orgovyx

is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to relugolix or to any of the product components. Known severe hypersensitivity to relugolix or to any of the product components.

Clinical Studies of Orgovyx

Study The safety and efficacy of ORGOVYX was evaluated in HERO (NCT03085095), a randomized, open label study in men with advanced prostate cancer requiring at least 1 year of androgen deprivation therapy and defined as biochemical (PSA) or clinical relapse following local primary intervention, newly diagnosed castration-sensitive metastatic disease, or advanced localized disease. A total of 934 patients were randomized to receive ORGOVYX or leuprolide in a 2:1 ratio for 48 weeks: a) ORGOVYX at a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day followed by daily doses of 120 mg orally. b) Leuprolide acetate 22.5 mg injection (or 11.25 mg in Japan and Taiwan) subcutaneously every 3 months. Leuprolide acetate 11.25 mg is a dosage regimen that is not recommended for this indication in the US. Serum testosterone concentrations were measured at screening; on Days 1, 4, 8, 15, and 29 in the first month; then monthly until the end of the study.

The population (N = 930) across both treatment groups had a median age of 71 years (range 47 to 97 years). The ethnic/racial distribution was 68% White, 21% Asian, 4.9% Black, and 5% other. Disease stage was distributed as follows: 32% metastatic (M1), 31% locally advanced (T3/4 NX M0 or any T N1 M0), 28% localized (T1 or T2 N0 M0), and 10% not classifiable. The median testosterone concentration at baseline across the treatment groups was 408 ng/dL. The major efficacy outcome measure was medical castration rate defined as achieving and maintaining serum testosterone suppression to castrate levels (< 50 ng/dL) by Day 29 through 48 weeks of treatment.

Other endpoints included castration rates on Day 4 and 15 and castration rates with testosterone < 20 ng/dL at Day 15. The efficacy results are shown in Table 3 and the time course of percent change from baseline in testosterone suppression by ORGOVYX and leuprolide during the 48 week treatment period are shown in Figure 2. Table 3: Medical Castration Rates (Testosterone Concentrations < 50 ng/dL) from Day 29 through Week 48 in HERO a 11.25 mg is a dosage regimen that is not recommended for this indication in the US. The castration rate of the subgroup of patients receiving 22.5 mg leuprolide (n = 264) was 88.0% (95% CI: 83.4%, 91.4%). b Two patients in each arm did not receive the study treatment and were not included. c Kaplan-Meier estimates within group. ORGOVYX 360/120 mg (N = 622) b Leuprolide Acetate 22.5 or 11.25 mg a (N = 308) b Castration Rate (95% CI) c 96.7% (94.9%, 97.9%) 88.8% (84.6%, 91.8%) Figure 2: Mean (95% CI) Percent Change from Baseline in Testosterone Concentrations from Baseline to Week 49 by Treatment Group in HERO The percentages of patients who attained the medical castration levels of testosterone < 50 ng/dL and < 20 ng/dL within the first 29 days of treatment are summarized in Table 4 and the cumulative incidences of time to testosterone < 50 ng/dL or < 20 ng/dL are shown in Figure 3. Table 4: Percentage of Patients Attaining Testosterone Decreases within the First 29 Days in HERO a Testosterone < 50 ng/dL Testosterone < 20 ng/dL ORGOVYX (N = 622) Leuprolide Acetate (N = 308) ORGOVYX (N = 622) Leuprolide Acetate (N = 308) a Kaplan-Meier estimates within group. Day 4 56% 0% 7% 0% Day 8 91% 0% 27% 0% Day 15 99% 12% 78% 1% Day 29 99% 82% 95% 57% Figure 3: Cumulative Incidence of Time to Testosterone < 50 ng/dL and < 20 ng/dL in HERO In the clinical trial, PSA levels were monitored and were lowered on average by 65% two weeks after administration of ORGOVYX, 83% after 4 weeks, 92% after 3 months and remained suppressed throughout the 48 weeks of treatment.

These PSA results should be interpreted with caution because of the heterogeneity of the patient population studied. No evidence has shown that the rapidity of PSA decline is related to a clinical benefit. A substudy was conducted in 137 patients who did not receive subsequent androgen deprivation therapy for at least 90 days after discontinuation of ORGOVYX. Based on Kaplan-Meier analyses, 55% of patients achieved testosterone levels above the lower limit of the normal range (> 280 ng/dL) or baseline at 90 days after discontinuation of ORGOVYX. Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 3

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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