Tepmetko Drug Information

Generic name: TEPOTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE

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Uses of Tepmetko

is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition ( MET ) exon 14 skipping alterations. TEPMETKO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition ( MET ) exon 14 skipping alterations.

Dosage & Administration of Tepmetko

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Any Grade
Increased ALT and/or AST without increased total bilirubin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3
Grade 4Permanently discontinue TEPMETKO.
Increased ALT and/or AST with increased total bilirubin in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]ALT and/or AST greater than 3 times ULN with total bilirubin greater than 2 times ULN
Increased total bilirubin without concurrent increased ALT and/or AST [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 3
Grade 4Permanently discontinue TEPMETKO.
Increased lipase or amylase [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Grade 3
Grade 4Permanently discontinue TEPMETKO.
Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]Grade 3 or 4
Other adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]Grade 2
Grade 3Withhold TEPMETKO until resolved, then resume TEPMETKO at a reduced dose.
Grade 4Permanently discontinue TEPMETKO.

Side Effects of Tepmetko

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 reflect exposure to TEPMETKO in 506 patients with solid tumors enrolled in five open-label, single-arm studies receiving TEPMETKO as single agent at a dose of 450 mg once daily. This included 313 patients with NSCLC positive for MET ex14 skipping alterations, who received TEPMETKO in VISION. Among 506 patients who received TEPMETKO, 44% were exposed for 6 months or longer, and 22% were exposed for more than one year.

The data described below reflect exposure to TEPMETKO 450 mg once daily in 313 patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with MET ex14 skipping alterations in VISION. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 51% of patients who received TEPMETKO. Serious adverse reactions in > 2% of patients included pleural effusion (6%), pneumonia (6%), edema (5%), general health deterioration (3.8%), dyspnea (3.5%), musculoskeletal pain (2.9%), and pulmonary embolism (2.2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.9% of patients who received TEPMETKO, including pneumonitis (0.3%), hepatic failure (0.3%), dyspnea from fluid overload (0.3%), pneumonia (0.3%), sepsis (0.3%), and death of unknown cause (0.3%). Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 25% of patients who received TEPMETKO. The most frequent adverse reactions (> 1%) leading to permanent discontinuations of TEPMETKO were edema (8%), pleural effusion (1.6%), and general health deterioration (1.6%). Dosage interruptions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 53% of patients who received TEPMETKO. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in > 2% of patients who received TEPMETKO included edema (28%), increased blood creatinine (6%), pleural effusion (3.5%), nausea (3.2%), increased ALT (2.9%), pneumonia (2.6%), decreased appetite (2.2%), and dyspnea (2.2%). Dose reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 36% of patients who received TEPMETKO. Adverse reactions which required dose reductions in > 2% of patients who received TEPMETKO included edema (22%), increased blood creatinine (2.9%), fatigue (2.2%), and pleural effusion (2.2%). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in patients who received TEPMETKO were edema, nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, dyspnea, decreased appetite, and rash. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 2%) were decreased lymphocytes, decreased albumin, decreased sodium, increased gamma-glutamyltransferase, increased amylase, increased lipase, increased ALT, increased AST, and decreased hemoglobin. Table 2 summarizes the adverse reactions in VISION. Table 2: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of Patients with NSCLC with METex14 Skipping Alterations Who Received TEPMETKO in VISION Adverse Reactions TEPMETKO (N=313) All Grades Severity as defined by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03. (%) Grades 3 to 4 (%) General disorders and administration-site conditions Edema Edema includes eye edema, face edema, generalized edema, localized edema, edema, genital edema, peripheral edema, peripheral swelling, periorbital edema, and scrotal edema. 81 16 Fatigue Fatigue includes asthenia and fatigue. 30

Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 31 1.3 Diarrhea 29 0.6 Abdominal pain Abdominal pain

includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper, gastrointestinal pain, and hepatic pain. 19

Constipation 19 0.3 Vomiting Vomiting includes retching and vomiting. 15 1 Musculoskeletal

and Connective Tissue Disorders Musculoskeletal pain Musculoskeletal pain includes arthralgia, arthritis, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, non-cardiac chest pain, pain in extremity, and spinal pain. 30

Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders Dyspnea Dyspnea includes dyspnea, dyspnea at rest

and dyspnea exertional. 24

Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 21 1.9 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Disorders Rash Rash includes rash, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, rash maculo-papular, eczema, exfoliative rash, rash erythematous, rash pustular, skin exfoliation, dermatitis acneiform, drug eruption, dermatitis, rash pruritic, dermatitis bullous, toxic skin eruption. 21

Infections and Infestations Pneumonia Pneumonia includes pneumonia, pneumonia aspiration, and pneumonia bacterial.

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Clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients who received

TEPMETKO included ILD/pneumonitis, fever, dizziness, pruritus, and headache. Table 3 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities observed in VISION. Table 3: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 20%) That Worsened from Baseline in Patients Who Received TEPMETKO in VISION Laboratory Abnormalities TEPMETKO The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 268 to 309 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. Grades 1 to 4 Severity as defined by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03. (%) Grades 3 to 4 (%) Chemistry Decreased albumin 81 9 Increased creatinine 60 1 Increased alkaline phosphatase aminotransferase 52

Increased alanine aminotransferase 50 4.9 Increased aspartate aminotransferase 40 3.6 Decreased sodium

36 9 Increased gamma-glutamyltransferase 29 6 Increased potassium 26

Increased amylase 25 5 Increased lipase 21 5 Hematology Decreased lymphocytes 57

15 Decreased hemoglobin 31

Decreased leukocytes 25 1.9 Decreased platelets 24 0.6 Increased Creatinine

A median increase in serum creatinine of 30% was observed 21 days after initiation of treatment with TEPMETKO. The serum creatinine increases persisted throughout treatment and were reversible upon treatment completion.

Warnings & Cautions for Tepmetko

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis

ILD/pneumonitis, which can be fatal, occurred in patients treated with TEPMETKO. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2% patients treated with TEPMETKO, with one patient experiencing a Grade 3 or higher event; this event resulted in death. Five patients (1%) discontinued TEPMETKO due to ILD/pneumonitis. Monitor patients for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, fever). Immediately withhold TEPMETKO in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis are identified.

Hepatotoxicity Hepatotoxicity occurred in patients treated with

TEPMETKO . Increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) occurred in 18% of patients treated with TEPMETKO. Grade 3 or 4 increased ALT/AST occurred in 4.7% of patients. A fatal adverse reaction of hepatic failure occurred in one patient (0.2%). Four patients (0.8%) discontinued TEPMETKO due to increased ALT/AST. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher increased ALT/AST was 47 days (range 1 to 262). Monitor liver function tests (including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin) prior to the start of TEPMETKO, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month or as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop increased transaminases or bilirubin. Based on the severity of the adverse reaction, withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO .

Pancreatic Toxicity Elevations in amylase and lipase levels occurred in patients treated

with TEPMETKO. Increased amylase and/or lipase occurred in 13% of patients treated with TEPMETKO. Grade 3 and 4 increased amylase and/or lipase occurred in 5% and 1.2% of patients, respectively. Monitor amylase and lipase at baseline and regularly during treatment with TEPMETKO. Based on the severity of the adverse drug reaction, temporarily withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on findings in animal studies and its mechanism of action TEPMETKO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Oral administration of tepotinib to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations (teratogenicity) and anomalies at exposures less than the human exposure based on area under the curve (AUC) at the 450 mg daily clinical dose. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.

Advise females of reproductive potential or males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TEPMETKO and for one week after the last dose.

Drug Interactions with Tepmetko

Effects of

TEPMETKO on Other Drugs Certain P-gp Substrates Tepotinib is a P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use of TEPMETKO increases the concentration of P-gp substrates, which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of these substrates. Avoid concomitant use of TEPMETKO with certain P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

If concomitant use is unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.

Pregnancy Safety for Tepmetko

Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animal studies and the mechanism of action, TEPMETKO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on the use of TEPMETKO in pregnant women. Oral administration of tepotinib to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations (teratogenicity) and anomalies at maternal exposures less than the human exposure based on area under the curve (AUC) at the 450 mg daily clinical dose (see Data ). 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 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies, pregnant rabbits received oral doses of 0.5, 5, 25, 50, 150, or 450 mg/kg tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate daily during organogenesis. Severe maternal toxicity occurred at the 450 mg/kg dose (approximately 0.75 times the human exposure at the 450 mg clinical dose). At 150 mg/kg (approximately 0.5 times the human exposure by AUC at the 450 mg clinical dose), two animals aborted and one animal died prematurely; mean fetal body weight was also decreased.

A dose-dependent increase of skeletal malformations, including malrotations of fore and/or hind paws with concomitant misshapen scapula and/or malpositioned clavicle and/or calcaneus and/or talus, occurred at doses ≥ 5 mg/kg (approximately 0.003 times the human exposure by AUC at the 450 mg clinical dose); there was also an incidence of spina bifida at the 5 mg/kg dose level.

Pediatric Use of Tepmetko

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

Clinical Studies of Tepmetko

The efficacy of TEPMETKO was evaluated in a single-arm, open-label, multicenter, non-randomized, multicohort study (VISION, NCT02864992). Eligible patients were required to have advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring MET ex14 skipping alterations, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) wild-type and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) negative status, at least one measurable lesion as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 to 1. Patients with symptomatic CNS metastases, clinically significant uncontrolled cardiac disease, or who received treatment with any MET or hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) inhibitor were not eligible for the study. Identification of MET ex14 skipping alterations was prospectively determined using central laboratories employing either a PCR-based or next-generation sequencing-based clinical trial assay using tissue (66%) and/or plasma (57%) samples. Patients received TEPMETKO 450 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

The major efficacy outcome measure was confirmed overall response rate (ORR) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) as evaluated by a Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC). An additional efficacy outcome measure was duration of response (DOR) by BIRC. The efficacy population included 164 treatment naïve patients and 149 previously treated patients. The median age was 72 years (range 41 to 94 years); 51% female; 62% White, 34% Asian; 26% had Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 0 and 74% had ECOG PS 1; 49% never smoked; 81% had adenocarcinoma; 94% had metastatic disease; and 13% had CNS metastases. Amongst previously treated patients, 84% received prior platinum-based chemotherapy.

Efficacy results are presented in Table 4. Table 4: Efficacy Results in the VISION study Efficacy parameter Treatment-Naïve (N=164) Previously Treated (N=149) CI: Confidence interval, + denotes ongoing response. Overall response rate (95% CI) Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) review., Confirmed responses. 57% 45% Duration of Response Range in months Based on observed duration of response. 1.3+, 56.6+ 1.4+, 67.6+ Patients with DOR ≥ 6 months 66% 66% Patients with DOR ≥ 12 months 40% 36%

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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