Tivdak Drug Information
Generic name: TISOTUMAB VEDOTIN
Uses of Tivdak
TIVDAK ® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after chemotherapy.
Dosage & Administration of Tivdak
Recommended Dosage
The recommended dose of TIVDAK is 2 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 200 mg for patients ≥100 kg) administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Premedication and Required Eye Care Adhere to the following recommendations to reduce the risk of ocular adverse reactions. • Ophthalmic exam by eye care provider: Conduct an ophthalmic exam prior to initiation of TIVDAK, prior to every cycle for the first nine cycles, and as clinically indicated. The ophthalmic exam should include visual acuity, slit lamp exam of the anterior segment of the eye, and an assessment of normal eye movement. • Topical corticosteroid eye drops: Instruct patients to administer one drop in each eye prior to each infusion and to continue to administer eye drops in each eye three times daily for 72 hours after each infusion. The initial prescription and all renewals of any corticosteroid medication should be made only after examination with a slit lamp. • Topical ocular vasoconstrictor drops: Administer in each eye immediately prior to each infusion of TIVDAK. • Cold packs: Use cooling eye pads during each infusion of TIVDAK. • Topical lubricating eye drops: Instruct patients to administer for the duration of therapy and for 30 days after the last dose of TIVDAK. • Contact lenses: Advise patients to avoid wearing contact lenses for the entire duration of therapy unless advised by their eye care provider.
Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions
The recommended TIVDAK dose reduction schedule is provided in Table 1. Table 1: Dosage Reduction Schedule The recommended dose modifications for adverse reactions are provided in Table 2. Table 2: Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity Occurrence TIVDAK Dose Modification Keratitis Refer patients to an eye care provider promptly for an assessment of new or worsening ocular symptoms.
Conjunctival or corneal scarring or symblepharon Any scarring or symblepharon Any Permanently discontinue. Conjunctivitis and other ocular adverse reactions Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS))
Instructions for Preparation and Administration • Administer
TIVDAK as an intravenous infusion only. • TIVDAK is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures 1. • DO NOT administer TIVDAK as an intravenous push or bolus. • DO NOT mix TIVDAK with, or administer as an infusion with, other medicinal products. Use appropriate aseptic technique for reconstitution and preparation of dosing solutions.
Prior to administration, the TIVDAK vial is reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection, USP. The reconstituted solution is subsequently diluted in an intravenous infusion bag containing one of the following: 5% Dextrose Injection USP, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or Lactated Ringer’s Injection, USP. Reconstitution in Single-dose Vial 1.
Calculate the recommended dose based on the patient’s weight to determine the number of vials needed. 2. Slowly swirl each vial until the contents are completely dissolved. Allow the reconstituted vial(s) to settle.
DO NOT SHAKE THE VIAL. Do not expose to direct sunlight. 4. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
The reconstituted solution should be clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to brownish-yellow and free of visible particles. Discard any vial with visible particles or discoloration. 5. Based upon the calculated dose amount, the reconstituted solution from the vial(s) should be added to the infusion bag immediately.
This product does not contain a preservative. If not used immediately, reconstituted vials may be stored for up to 24 hours in refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36 °F to 46 °F) or at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) for up to a maximum of 8 hours prior to dilution. DO NOT FREEZE.
Discard unused vials with reconstituted solution beyond the recommended storage time. Dilution in Infusion Bag 1. Withdraw the calculated dose amount of reconstituted solution from the vial(s) and transfer into an infusion bag. 2.
Dilute TIVDAK with one of the following: 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP. The infusion bag size should allow enough diluent to achieve a final concentration of 0.7 mg/mL to 2.4 mg/mL TIVDAK. 3. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion.
DO NOT SHAKE THE BAG. Visually inspect the infusion bag for any particulate matter or discoloration prior to use. Discard the infusion bag if particulate matter or discoloration is observed. 5.
Discard any unused portion left in the single-dose vials. Administration 1. Confirm administration of steroid and vasoconstrictor eye drops. 2.
Apply cold packs fully over the eyes following administration of the vasoconstrictor eye drops. Change cold packs as needed throughout infusion to ensure eye area remains cold during the entire infusion. 3. Immediately administer the infusion over 30 minutes through an intravenous line containing a 0.2 µm in-line filter. 4.
If the infusion is not administered immediately, store the diluted TIVDAK solution in refrigeration as specified in Table 3. Discard if storage time exceeds these limits. DO NOT FREEZE.
Once removed from refrigeration, complete administration of the diluted infusion solution of TIVDAK within 4 hours (including infusion time). Table 3: Diluted TIVDAK Solution Refrigeration Storage Conditions
| TIVDAK Dose Level | |
| Starting dose | 2 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 200 mg for patients ≥100 kg) |
| First dose reduction | 1.3 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 130 mg for patients ≥100 kg) |
| Second dose reduction | 0.9 mg/kg Permanently discontinue in patients who cannot tolerate 0.9 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 90 mg for patients ≥100 kg) |
| Adverse Reaction | Severity | Occurrence | TIVDAK Dose Modification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keratitis Refer patients to an eye care provider promptly for an assessment of new or worsening ocular symptoms. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] | Nonconfluent superficial keratitis | Any | Monitor. |
| Confluent superficial keratitis, a corneal epithelial defect, or a 3 line or more loss in best corrected visual acuity | First occurrence | Withhold dose until resolution, or improvement to nonconfluent superficial keratitis, then resume treatment at the next lower dose level. | |
| Second occurrence | Permanently discontinue. | ||
| Ulcerative keratitis or perforation | Any | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Conjunctival or corneal scarring or symblepharon [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] | Any scarring or symblepharon | Any | Permanently discontinue. |
| Conjunctivitis and other ocular adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] | Nonconfluent superficial punctate conjunctival defects, mild vasodilation | Any | Monitor. |
| Confluent superficial punctate conjunctival defects, moderate to severe vasodilation | First occurrence | Withhold dose until resolution or improvement to nonconfluent superficial punctate conjunctival defects, mild vasodilation, then resume treatment at the same dose. | |
| Second occurrence | Withhold dose until resolution or improvement to nonconfluent superficial punctate conjunctival defects, mild vasodilation, then resume treatment at the next lower dose level. If no resolution or improvement to nonconfluent superficial punctate conjunctival defects, mild vasodilation, permanently discontinue. | ||
| Third occurrence | Permanently discontinue. | ||
| Conjunctival ulcer, conjunctival neovascularization, or fibrovascular scarring | Any | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Peripheral Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] | Grade 2 | Any (initial or worsening of pre-existing condition) | Withhold dose until Grade ≤1, then resume treatment at the next lower dose level. |
| Grade 3 or 4 | Any | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] | Any grade pulmonary or CNS | Any | Permanently discontinue. |
| Grade 2 in any other location | Any | Withhold until resolved, then resume treatment at the same dose. | |
| Grade 3 in any other location | First occurrence | Withhold dose until resolved, then resume treatment at the same dose. | |
| Second occurrence | Permanently discontinue. | ||
| Grade 4 in any other location | Any | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] | Grade 2 | Any | Withhold dose until Grade ≤1 for persistent or recurrent pneumonitis, consider resuming treatment at next lower dose level. |
| Grade 3 or 4 | Any | Permanently discontinue. | |
| Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] | Suspected (any grade) | Any | Immediately withhold dose and consult a specialist to confirm the diagnosis. |
| Confirmed Grade 3 or 4 | Any | Permanently discontinue. |
| Diluent Used to Prepare Solution for Infusion | Diluted TIVDAK Solution Storage Conditions (Including Infusion Time) |
| 5% Dextrose Injection, USP | Up to 24 hours at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) |
| 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP | Up to 18 hours at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) |
| Lactated Ringer’s Injection, USP | Up to 12 hours at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) |
Side Effects of Tivdak
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 data in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to TIVDAK in 425 patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who received at least one dose of TIVDAK at 2 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks in innovaTV. The median duration of treatment with TIVDAK was 3.7 months (range: 0.4-40.2).
The data described in this section reflect exposure to TIVDAK from innovaTV 301 and innovaTV 204. innovaTV 301 The safety of TIVDAK was evaluated in an open-label, randomized study in patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after systemic therapy. A total of 250 patients received TIVDAK 2 mg/kg every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 33% of patients receiving TIVDAK.
The ocular adverse reactions included conjunctival disorders (4.8%), keratopathy (4%), and dry eye (0.8%). The most common (≥25%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, in patients receiving TIVDAK were hemoglobin decreased, peripheral neuropathy, conjunctival adverse reactions, aspartate aminotransferase increased, nausea, alanine aminotransferase increased, fatigue, sodium decreased, epistaxis, and constipation. Table 4 summarizes the all grade and Grade 3-4 adverse reactions from innovaTV 301.
Table 5 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in innovaTV 301. Table 5: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥10%) That Worsened from Baseline In Patients Who Received TIVDAK in innovaTV 4 The safety of TIVDAK was evaluated in a single arm study in patients (n=101) with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 43% of patients.
The most common (≥25%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were hemoglobin decreased, fatigue, lymphocytes decreased, nausea, peripheral neuropathy, alopecia, epistaxis, conjunctival adverse reactions, hemorrhage, leukocytes decreased, creatinine increased, dry eye, prothrombin international normalized ratio increased, activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, diarrhea, and rash. Table 7 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in innovaTV 204. Table 7: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥10%) That Worsened from Baseline In Patients Who Received TIVDAK in innovaTV 2
| Adverse Reaction | TIVDAK N=250 | Chemotherapy N=239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades | Grade 3-4 | All Grades | Grade 3-4 | |
| % | % | % | % | |
| Nervous system disorders | ||||
| Peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy includes peripheral sensory neuropathy, paresthesia, muscular weakness, peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, peripheral motor neuropathy, neurotoxicity, gait disturbance, neuralgia, hypoaesthesia, neuropathy peripheral, and skin burning sensation | 38 | 6 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Eye disorders | ||||
| Conjunctival adverse reactions Conjunctival adverse reactions includes conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis bacterial, conjunctivitis viral, episcleritis, ocular hyperemia, conjunctival hemorrhage, conjunctival hyperemia, conjunctival ulcer, conjunctivitis allergic, conjunctival disorder, symblepharon, conjunctival erosion, conjunctival oedema, conjunctivochalasis, and conjunctival scar | 37 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 |
| Corneal adverse reactions Corneal adverse reactions includes keratitis, punctate keratitis, corneal erosion, ulcerative keratitis, corneal degeneration, corneal opacity, and keratopathy | 21 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry eye Dry eye includes dry eye, eye discharge, eye pruritus, eye pain, eye irritation, and lacrimation increased | 21 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||
| Nausea Nausea includes nausea and retching | 33 | 0.4 | 40 | 2.1 |
| Constipation | 25 | 1.2 | 16 | 0 |
| Diarrhea Diarrhea includes diarrhea and gastroenteritis | 22 | 1.6 | 15 | 1.3 |
| Abdominal Pain Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal discomfort, and abdominal pain lower | 18 | 4 | 15 | 2.5 |
| Vomiting | 18 | 1.6 | 18 | 1.3 |
| General | ||||
| Fatigue Fatigue includes fatigue and asthenia | 28 | 6 | 32 | 6 |
| Pyrexia | 17 | 0.4 | 21 | 0.8 |
| Pruritus | 10 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 0 |
| Vascular disorders | ||||
| Epistaxis | 26 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Hemorrhage Hemorrhage includes hematuria, vaginal hemorrhage, rectal hemorrhage, hemoptysis, anal hemorrhage, hemorrhage, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, gingival bleeding, tumor hemorrhage, intra-abdominal hemorrhage, gastric hemorrhage, genital hemorrhage, uterine hemorrhage, urinary tract hemorrhage, hemorrhoidal hemorrhage | 21 | 2 | 11 | 2.5 |
| Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 24 | 0.8 | 18 | 0.4 |
| Decreased weight | 10 | 0.4 | 5 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||||
| Alopecia | 24 | 0 | 2.9 | 0 |
| Rash Rash includes rash maculo-papular, eczema, rash macular, rash pustular, dermatitis acneiform, erythema, rash, urticaria, dermatitis, and rash erythematous | 17 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.3 |
| Infections | ||||
| Urinary tract infection Urinary tract infection includes urinary tract infection, pyelonephritis acute, cystitis, and urinary tract infection bacterial | 16 | 5 | 18 | 8 |
| TIVDAK The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 206 to 244 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. | Chemotherapy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) | Grades 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grades 3-4 (%) | |
| Hematology | ||||
| Hemoglobin decreased | 41 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| Neutrophils decreased | 16 | 3.3 | 39 | 17 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 34 | 2.5 | 32 | 0.4 |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 30 | 3.3 | 35 | 2.6 |
| Sodium decreased | 27 | 0.4 | 27 | 0.4 |
| Creatinine increased | 23 | 2 | 26 | 2.2 |
| Coagulation | ||||
| Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged | 16 | 1.9 | 17 | 0.5 |
| Adverse Reaction | TIVDAK N=101 | |
|---|---|---|
| All Grades % | Grade 3-4 % | |
| General | ||
| Fatigue Fatigue includes fatigue and asthenia | 50 | 7 |
| Pyrexia | 16 | 1 |
| Pruritus | 13 | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
| Nausea Nausea includes nausea and retching | 41 | 0 |
| Diarrhea Diarrhea includes diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and colitis | 25 | 2 |
| Constipation | 23 | 2 |
| Abdominal pain Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, abdominal distention and abdominal discomfort | 23 | 1 |
| Vomiting | 17 | 2 |
| Nervous system disorders | ||
| Peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy includes neuropathy peripheral, peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, polyneuropathy, peripheral sensory neuropathy, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, burning sensation, neuralgia, sensory loss, peripheral motor neuropathy, muscular weakness, gait disturbance, and hyperesthesia | 39 | 7 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||
| Alopecia | 39 | 0 |
| Rash Rash includes rash, rash maculo-papular, rash macular, dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis allergic, and erythema | 25 | 0 |
| Vascular disorders | ||
| Epistaxis | 39 | 0 |
| Hemorrhage Hemorrhage includes vaginal hemorrhage, hematuria, rectal hemorrhage, cystitis hemorrhagic, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, urinary bladder hemorrhage, hematochezia, anal hemorrhage, gingival bleeding, post procedural hemorrhage, radiation associated with hemorrhage, metrorrhagia, large intestinal hemorrhage, paranasal sinus hemorrhage, and hemoptysis | 32 | 6 |
| Eye disorders | ||
| Conjunctival adverse reactions Conjunctival adverse reactions includes conjunctivitis, conjunctival abrasion, conjunctival erosion, conjunctival hyperemia, conjunctival scar, noninfective conjunctivitis, ocular hyperemia, and conjunctival hemorrhage | 37 | 0 |
| Dry eye Dry eye includes dry eye and lacrimation increased | 29 | 0 |
| Corneal adverse reactions Corneal adverse reactions includes keratitis, punctate keratitis, ulcerative keratitis, corneal erosion, corneal scar, keratopathy, and corneal bleeding | 21 | 3 |
| Periorbital adverse reactions Periorbital adverse reactions includes blepharitis, meibomianitis, eye pruritus, entropion, trichiasis, chalazion, and meibomian gland dysfunction | 16 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
| Myalgia Myalgia includes myalgia, musculoskeletal discomfort, and musculoskeletal pain | 21 | 0 |
| Arthralgia | 16 | 0 |
| Pain in extremity Pain in extremity includes pain in extremity and limb discomfort | 13 | 1 |
| Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
| Decreased appetite | 16 | 1 |
| Infections | ||
| Urinary tract infection Urinary tract infection includes urinary tract infection, urinary tract infection bacterial, and cystitis | 14 | 2 |
| Investigations | ||
| Weight decreased | 12 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | TIVDAK The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 96 to 101 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. | |
|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
| Hematology | ||
| Hemoglobin decreased | 52 | 7 |
| Neutrophils decreased | 21 | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||
| Creatinine increased | 29 | 4.1 |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 24 | 0 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 18 | 0 |
| Sodium decreased | 20 | 0 |
| Alkaline phosphatase increased | 17 | 0 |
| Creatinine kinase increased | 16 | 2.1 |
| Magnesium decreased | 17 | 2.1 |
| Coagulation | ||
| Prothrombin international normalized ratio increased | 26 | 0 |
| Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged | 26 | 2 |
Warnings & Cautions for Tivdak
Ocular Adverse Reactions TIVDAK can cause severe ocular adverse reactions, including conjunctivitis, keratopathy (keratitis, punctate keratitis, and ulcerative keratitis), and dry eye (increased lacrimation, eye pain, eye discharge, pruritus, irritation, and foreign body sensation), that may lead to changes in vision and/or corneal ulceration. Ocular adverse reactions occurred in 55% of patients with cervical cancer treated with TIVDAK across clinical trials. Grade 3 ocular adverse reactions occurred in 3.3% of patients, including severe ulcerative keratitis in 1.2% of patients.
The median time to onset of the first ocular adverse reaction was 1.2 months (range, 0-17.1). Of the patients who experienced ocular events, 59% had complete resolution and 31% had partial improvement (defined as a decrease in severity by one or more grades from the worst grade) at last follow up. Ocular adverse reactions led to permanent discontinuation of TIVDAK in 6% of patients with cervical cancer.
These adverse reactions included 3 patients with ulcerative keratitis, and one patient (each) with keratitis, punctate keratitis and corneal erosion, blepharitis and conjunctival hyperemia, conjunctival scar, and conjunctivitis and xerophthalmia. Refer patients to an eye care provider to conduct an ophthalmic exam prior to initiation of TIVDAK, prior to every cycle for the first nine cycles, and as clinically indicated. The exam should include visual acuity, slit lamp exam of the anterior segment of the eye, and an assessment of normal eye movement and ocular signs or symptoms which include dry or irritated eyes, eye secretions or blurry vision.
Adhere to the required premedication and eye care before, during, and after infusion to reduce the risk of ocular adverse reactions. Monitor for ocular toxicity and promptly refer patients to an eye care provider for any new or worsening ocular signs and symptoms. Withhold, reduce, or permanently discontinue TIVDAK based on the severity or persistence of the ocular adverse reaction.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy occurred in 39% of patients with cervical cancer treated with TIVDAK across clinical trials; 6% of patients experienced Grade 3 peripheral neuropathy. One patient with another tumor type treated with TIVDAK at the recommended dose developed Guillain-Barre syndrome. The median time to onset of peripheral neuropathy was 2.4 months (range, 0-11.3).
Of the patients who experienced peripheral neuropathy, 18% had complete resolution and 21% had partial improvement (defined as a decrease in severity by one or more grades from the worst grade) at last follow up. Peripheral neuropathy led to discontinuation of TIVDAK in 7% of patients with cervical cancer. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of neuropathy, such as paresthesia, tingling or a burning sensation, neuropathic pain, muscle weakness, or dysesthesia.
For patients experiencing new or worsening peripheral neuropathy, withhold dose, then dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TIVDAK based on the severity of peripheral neuropathy.
Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage occurred in 51% of patients with cervical cancer treated with TIVDAK across clinical trials. The most common all grade hemorrhage adverse reaction was epistaxis (33%). Grade 3 hemorrhage occurred in 4% of patients.
The median time to onset of hemorrhage was 0.3 months (range, 0-10.4). Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hemorrhage. For patients experiencing pulmonary or CNS hemorrhage, permanently discontinue TIVDAK.
For grade ≥2 hemorrhage in any other location, withhold until bleeding has resolved, blood hemoglobin is stable, there is no bleeding diathesis that could increase the risk of continuing therapy, and there is no anatomical or pathologic condition that can increase the risk of hemorrhage recurrence. After resolution, either resume treatment or permanently discontinue TIVDAK.
Pneumonitis
Severe, life-threatening, or fatal pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with antibody drug conjugates containing vedotin including TIVDAK. Among patients with cervical cancer treated with TIVDAK across clinical trials, 4 patients (0.9%) experienced pneumonitis, including 1 patient who had a fatal outcome. Monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of pneumonitis.
Symptoms may include hypoxia, cough, dyspnea or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Infectious, neoplastic, and other causes for such symptoms should be excluded through appropriate investigations. Withhold TIVDAK for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2 pneumonitis and consider dose reduction.
Permanently discontinue TIVDAK in all patients with Grade 3 or 4 pneumonitis.
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including events of fatal or life-threatening SJS, can occur in patients treated with TIVDAK. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions occurred in 1.6% of patients with cervical cancer treated with TIVDAK across clinical trials. Grade ≥3 severe cutaneous adverse reactions occurred in 0.5% of patients, including 1 patient who had a fatal outcome.
Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of severe cutaneous adverse reactions, which include target lesions, worsening skin reactions, blistering or peeling of the skin, painful sores in mouth, nose, throat, or genital area, fever or flu-like symptoms, and swollen lymph nodes. If signs or symptoms of severe cutaneous adverse reactions occur, withhold TIVDAK until the etiology of the reaction has been determined. Early consultation with a specialist is recommended to ensure greater diagnostic accuracy and appropriate management.
Permanently discontinue TIVDAK for confirmed Grade 3 or 4 severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including SJS.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals, TIVDAK can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The small molecule component of TIVDAK, MMAE, administered to rats caused adverse developmental outcomes, including embryo-fetal mortality and structural abnormalities, at exposures below those occurring clinically at the recommended dose. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus.
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TIVDAK and for 2 months after the last dose.
Drug Interactions with Tivdak
Effects of Other Drugs on TIVDAK Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors MMAE is a CYP3A4 substrate. Concomitant use of TIVDAK with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated MMAE exposure, which may increase the risk of TIVDAK adverse reactions. Closely monitor patients for adverse reactions of TIVDAK when used concomitantly with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Pregnancy Safety for Tivdak
Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals, TIVDAK can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available human data on TIVDAK use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In an animal reproduction study, administration of the small molecule component of TIVDAK, MMAE, to pregnant rats during organogenesis caused embryo-fetal mortality and structural abnormalities at exposures below the clinical exposure at the recommended dose (see Data ).
Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively.
Data Animal Data No embryo-fetal development studies in animals have been performed with tisotumab vedotin-tftv. In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rats, administration of two intravenous doses of MMAE, the small molecule component of TIVDAK, on gestational days 6 and 13 caused embryo-fetal mortality and structural abnormalities, including protruding tongue, malrotated limbs, gastroschisis, and agnathia compared to controls at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg (approximately 0.5-fold the human area under the curve at the recommended dose).
Pediatric Use of Tivdak
Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of TIVDAK in pediatric patients have not been established. Nonclinical studies of tisotumab vedotin-tftv suggest a lack of anti-tumor activity and penetrance to brain based on limited in vivo data from tissue factor (TF)-expressing subcutaneous or orthotopic pediatric models of high‑grade gliomas/glioblastomas (HGG/GBM) and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
Clinical Studies of Tivdak
Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical
Cancer innovaTV 301 The efficacy of TIVDAK was evaluated in innovaTV 301 (NCT04697628), an open-label, active-controlled, multicenter, randomized trial that enrolled 502 patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who had received one or two prior systemic therapy regimens in the recurrent or metastatic setting, including chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab and/or an anti-PD-(L)1 agent. Patients were excluded if they had active ocular surface disease, any prior episode of cicatricial conjunctivitis or ocular SJS, Grade ≥2 peripheral neuropathy, or clinically significant bleeding issues or risks. Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive either TIVDAK 2 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks (n=253) or investigator’s choice of chemotherapy (n=249) consisting of topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, irinotecan or pemetrexed, until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression.
Randomization was stratified by prior treatment with bevacizumab (yes or no), prior anti-PD-(L)1 therapy (yes or no), region (US, Europe, or Other), and ECOG performance status (0 or 1). Patients were treated until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Tumor response assessments were performed every 6 weeks for the first 30 weeks and every 12 weeks thereafter.
The major efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS). Additional efficacy outcome measures were progression free survival (PFS) and confirmed objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by investigator using RECIST v1.1. Sixty-three percent of patients had squamous cell carcinoma, 32% had adenocarcinoma, and 5% had adenosquamous histology.
All patients received prior chemotherapy; 64% received prior bevacizumab and 27% received prior anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 therapy. Statistically significant improvements in OS, PFS, and ORR were demonstrated for TIVDAK compared with chemotherapy. Table 9 and Figure 2 summarize the efficacy results from innovaTV 301.
Table 9. Efficacy Results in innovaTV 301 innovaTV 204 The efficacy of TIVDAK was evaluated in innovaTV 204 (NCT03438396), an open-label, multicenter, single-arm trial that treated 101 patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who had received no more than two prior systemic regimens in the recurrent or metastatic setting, including at least one prior platinum-based chemotherapy regimen. Patients were excluded if they had active ocular surface disease, any prior episode of cicatricial conjunctivitis or ocular SJS, Grade ≥2 peripheral neuropathy or known coagulation defects leading to an increased risk of bleeding.
Six percent of patients were Hispanic or Latino. Sixty-eight percent of patients had squamous cell carcinoma, 27% had adenocarcinoma, and 5% had adenosquamous histology. ECOG performance status was Seventy percent of patients had received 1 prior line of systemic therapy, and 30% had 2 prior lines of systemic therapy.
Sixty-nine percent of patients previously received bevacizumab as part of their prior systemic therapy. Sixty-three percent received bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy (paclitaxel and cisplatin or carboplatin, or paclitaxel and topotecan) as first-line therapy. The major efficacy outcome measures were confirmed objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by an independent review committee (IRC) using RECIST v1.1 criteria and duration of response (DOR).
Efficacy results are presented in Table 10. Table 10. Efficacy Results in innovaTV 204 by IRC Figure 2
| CI: confidence interval | ||
| Endpoint | TIVDAK N=253 | Chemotherapy N=249 |
| Overall Survival | ||
| Number (%) of patients with events | 123 (48.6) | 140 (56.2) |
| Median in months (95% CI) | 11.5 (9.8, 14.9) | 9.5 (7.9, 10.7) |
| Hazard ratio (95% CI) | 0.70 (0.54, 0.89) | |
| p-value | 0.0038 Based on a stratified log-rank test. The threshold for statistical significance is 0.0226 (2-sided) | |
| Progression Free Survival | ||
| Number (%) of patients with events | 198 (78.3) | 194 (77.9) |
| Median in months (95% CI) | 4.2 (4.0, 4.4) | 2.9 (2.6, 3.1) |
| Hazard ratio (95% CI) | 0.67 (0.54, 0.82) | |
| p-value | <0.0001 Based on a stratified log-rank test. The threshold for statistical significance is 0.0453 (2-sided) | |
| Confirmed Objective Response Rate (CR + PR) | ||
| ORR (%) (95% CI) | 17.8 (13.3, 23.1) | 5.2 (2.8, 8.8) |
| p-value | <0.0001 Based on CMH test. The threshold for statistical significance is 0.05 (2-sided) | |
| Complete response rate (%) | 2.4 | 0 |
| Partial response rate (%) | 15.4 | 5.2 |
| CI: confidence interval NR: not reached | |
| Endpoint | N=101 |
| Confirmed ORR (95% CI) | 24% (15.9, 33.3) |
| Complete response rate | 7% |
| Partial response rate | 17% |
| Duration of Response | |
| Median Duration of Response, months Based on patients (n=24) with a response by IRC (95% CI) | 8.3 (4.2, NR) |
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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