Turalio Drug Information

Generic name: PEXIDARTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE

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Uses of Turalio

is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to improvement with surgery. TURALIO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to improvement with surgery.

Dosage & Administration of Turalio

First375 mg
Second250 mg

Side Effects of Turalio

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 TURALIO 250 mg orally twice daily administered with a low-fat meal has been established based on adequate and well-controlled studies of TURALIO 400 mg orally twice daily administered on an empty stomach and additional pharmacokinetic data that indicate there is no clinically significant difference in the relative exposure between the two dosages. The safety of TURALIO was evaluated in ENLIVEN . ENLIVEN excluded patients with ALT, AST, or total bilirubin >1.5 × ULN; and known active or chronic infection with hepatitis B or C virus, or human immunodeficiency virus.

Patients received TURALIO without food at a dose of 400 mg in the morning and 600 mg in the evening orally for 2 weeks followed by 400 mg orally twice daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Seventy-nine percent of patients received TURALIO for 6 months or longer and 66% for greater than one year. The median age of TURALIO-treated patients was 44 years (range: 22-75), 57% were females, and 85% were White.

Serious adverse reactions were reported in 13% of patients who received TURALIO. Most frequent (occurring in >1 patient) serious adverse reactions included abnormal liver tests (3.3%) and hepatotoxicity (3.3%). Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 13% of patients who received TURALIO. Most frequent adverse reactions (occurring in >1 patient) requiring permanent discontinuation included increased ALT (4.9%), increased AST (4.9%) and hepatotoxicity (3.3%). Dose reductions or interruptions occurred in 38% of patients who received TURALIO. Most frequent adverse reactions (occurring in >1 patient) requiring a dosage reduction or interruption were increased ALT (13%), increased AST (13%), nausea (8%), increased ALP (7%), vomiting (4.9%), increased bilirubin (3.3%), increased GGT (3.3%), dizziness (3.3%), and abdominal pain (3.3%). The most common (>20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, in patients who received TURALIO were: increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), increased AST, hair color changes, fatigue, increased ALT, decreased neutrophils, increased cholesterol, increased ALP, decreased lymphocytes, eye edema, decreased hemoglobin, rash, dysgeusia, and decreased phosphate. Tables 4, 5, and 6 summarize the adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities in ENLIVEN during the randomized phase (Week 25). Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥10% All Grades or >2% Grade ≥ 3) in Patients Receiving TURALIO with a Difference Between Arms of >5% Compared to Placebo Through Week 25 in ENLIVEN TURALIO N=61 Placebo N=59 Adverse Reaction All Grades (%) Grade ≥ 3 (%) All Grades (%) Grade ≥ 3 (%) Skin and subcutaneous tissue Hair color changes 67 0 3.4 0 Rash Rash includes rash, maculo-papular rash, rash pruritic, urticaria, erythema, dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis allergic. 28 1.6 7 0 Pruritus Pruritis includes pruritus, pruritus generalized. 18 0 3.4 0 General Fatigue Fatigue includes fatigue, asthenia, malaise. 64 0 41 0 Peripheral edema Peripheral edema includes face edema, localized edema, edema peripheral, peripheral swelling. 20 0 7 0 Eye Eye edema Eye edema includes periorbital edema, eye edema, eyelid edema, papilledema. 30 1.6 5 0 Nervous system Dysgeusia Dysgeusia includes dysgeusia, ageusia. 26 0 1.7 0 Neuropathy Neuropathy includes neuropathy peripheral, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, burning sensation. 10 0 5 0 Gastrointestinal Vomiting 20 1.6 5 0 Constipation 12 0 5 0 Metabolism and nutrition Decreased appetite 16 0 10 0 Vascular Hypertension 15 4.9 10 0 Table 5: Hepatic Laboratory Abnormalities (≥10% All Grades or >2% Grade ≥ 3) Worsening from Baseline in Patients Receiving TURALIO with a Difference Between Arms of >5% Compared to Placebo Through Week 25 in ENLIVEN TURALIO Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both a baseline and at least one on-study measurement TURALIO (n=61) and placebo (n=59). Placebo Laboratory Abnormality Graded per NCI CTCAE v 4.03 Grade 1 (%) Grade 2 (%) Grade ≥ 3 (%) Grade 1 (%) Grade 2 (%) Grade ≥ 3 (%) ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; ALP = alkaline phosphatase Liver Tests Increased AST 61 15 12 15 0 0 Increased ALT 31 13 20 22 0 0 Increased ALP 31 3.3 4.9 1.7 0 0 Increased bilirubin 3.3 3.3 3.3 0 0 0 Table 6: Other Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline (≥10% All Grades or >2% of Grade ≥ 3) in Patients Receiving TURALIO with a Difference Between Arms of >5% Compared to Placebo Through Week 25 in ENLIVEN TURALIO Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both a baseline and at least one on-study measurement TURALIO (n = 61) and placebo (n = 58-59). Placebo Laboratory Abnormality Graded per NCI CTCAE v 4.03 except for LDH All Grades (%) Grade ≥3 (%) All Grades (%) Grade ≥3 (%) LDH=Lactate Dehydrogenase Chemistry Increased LDH LDH: Grade 1 >ULN to ≤2.5 × ULN; Grade 2 >2.5 to ≤5 × ULN; Grade 3 >5 to ≤20 × ULN; Grade 4 >20 × ULN 92 0 5 0 Increased cholesterol 44 4.9 25 0 Decreased phosphate 25 3.3 5 0 Hematology Decreased neutrophils 44 3.3 9 0 Decreased lymphocytes 38 1.6 3.4 0 Decreased hemoglobin 30 0 14

Decreased platelets 15 0 5 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions occurring in

<10% of patients were: Eye: blurred vision, photophobia, diplopia, reduced visual acuity Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, stomatitis, mouth ulceration General: pyrexia Hepatobiliary: cholangitis, hepatotoxicity, liver disorder Neurological: cognitive disorders (memory impairment, amnesia, confusional state, disturbance in attention, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) Skin and subcutaneous tissue: alopecia, skin pigment changes (hypopigmentation, depigmentation, discoloration, hyperpigmentation), photosensitivity reactions.

Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of TURALIO. 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. Investigations: Blood creatine phosphokinase increased

Warnings & Cautions for Turalio

Hepatotoxicity

TURALIO can cause serious and potentially fatal liver injury and is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). Hepatotoxicity, including liver failure and life-threatening vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS), ductopenia, and symptomatic cholestasis (including severe pruritus) can occur in patients treated with TURALIO and can occur despite monitoring and prompt drug cessation. The mechanism of cholestatic hepatotoxicity is unknown and its occurrence cannot be predicted. It is unknown whether liver injury can also occur in the absence of increased transaminases.

Of the first 609 patients who received TURALIO under the REMS program, 32 (5.3%) developed a liver injury event of concern (LIEC), defined as any serious liver-related outcome or any liver abnormality that triggers drug discontinuation per the US Prescribing Information. These 32 patients developed liver toxicity within 71 days of the first dose of TURALIO; ten required hospitalization, and two developed VBDS. Sixteen of the 32 patients had not fully recovered at the time of the analysis, including 6 patients followed for at least 6 months after discontinuation. Among 768 patients who received TURALIO in clinical trials, there were two irreversible cases of cholestatic liver injury.

One patient with advanced cancer and ongoing liver toxicity died and one patient with a confirmed case of VBDS required a liver transplant. In ENLIVEN, 3 of 61 (5%) patients who received TURALIO developed signs of serious liver injury, defined as ALT or AST ≥3 × ULN with total bilirubin ≥2 × ULN. In these patients, peak ALT ranged from 6 to 9 × ULN, peak total bilirubin ranged from 2.5 to 15 × ULN, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was ≥2 × ULN. ALT, AST, and total bilirubin improved to <2 × ULN in these three patients 1 to 7 months after discontinuing TURALIO. Avoid TURALIO in patients with pre-existing increased serum transaminases; total bilirubin or direct bilirubin (>ULN); or active liver or biliary tract disease, including increased ALP. Monitor liver tests, including AST, ALT, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, ALP, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) prior to initiation of TURALIO, weekly for the first 8 weeks, every 2 weeks for the next month and every 3 months thereafter. Withhold and dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TURALIO based on the severity of the hepatotoxicity . Refer patients to a hepatologist if liver tests do not return to normal.

Rechallenge with a reduced dose of TURALIO may result in a recurrence of increased serum transaminases, bilirubin, ALP., or other signs of liver injury. Monitor liver tests weekly for the first month after rechallenge.

TURALIO

REMS Program TURALIO is only available through a restricted program under a REMS, because of the risk of hepatotoxicity . Notable requirements of the TURALIO REMS Program include the following: Prescribers must be certified with the program by enrolling and completing training. Patients must complete and sign an enrollment form for inclusion in a patient registry. Pharmacies must be certified with the program and must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive TURALIO. Further information is available at www.TURALIOREMS.com or 1-833-887-2546.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on animal studies and its mechanism of action, TURALIO may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Oral administration of pexidartinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations, increased post-implantation loss, and abortion at exposures approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose based on area under the curve (AUC). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception, since TURALIO can render hormonal contraceptives ineffective, during treatment with TURALIO and for 1 month after the final dose.

Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TURALIO and for 1 week after the final dose .

Potential Risks Associated with a High-Fat Meal Taking

TURALIO with a high-fat meal increases pexidartinib concentrations, which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions, including hepatotoxicity. Instruct patients to take TURALIO with a low-fat meal (approximately 11 to 14 grams of total fat) and to avoid taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal (approximately 55 to 65 grams of total fat). Consider referring patients to a dietician as deemed necessary.

Drug Interactions with Turalio

Use with Hepatotoxic Products

TURALIO can cause hepatotoxicity. In patients with increased serum transaminases, total bilirubin, or direct bilirubin (>ULN) or active liver or biliary tract disease, avoid coadministration of TURALIO with other products known to cause hepatotoxicity .

Effect of Other Drugs or Food on

TURALIO Table 7: Effect of Other Drugs or Food on TURALIO Moderate or Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitor may increase pexidartinib concentrations, which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of TURALIO. Management Reduce TURALIO dosage if concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors, including grapefruit or grapefruit juice, cannot be avoided. Strong CYP3A Inducers Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a strong CYP3A inducer decreases pexidartinib concentrations , which may decrease the efficacy of TURALIO. Management Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers, including St John's wort. UGT Inhibitors Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a UGT inhibitor increases pexidartinib concentrations, which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of TURALIO. Management Reduce TURALIO dosage if concomitant use of UGT inhibitors cannot be avoided.

Acid-Reducing Agents Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a PPI decreases pexidartinib concentrations, which may decrease the efficacy of TURALIO. Management Avoid concomitant use of PPIs with TURALIO. As an alternative to PPIs, use locally-acting antacids or H 2 -receptor antagonists . High-Fat Meal Clinical Impact Taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal increased pexidartinib concentrations , which may increase the incidence and severity of TURALIO adverse reactions, including hepatotoxicity. Management Take TURALIO with a low-fat meal (approximately 11 to 14 grams of total fat). Avoid taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal (approximately 55 to 65 grams of total fat) .

Effect of

TURALIO on Other Drugs Table 8: Effect of TURALIO on Other Drugs CYP3A Substrates Clinical Impact TURALIO is a moderate CYP3A inducer. Concomitant use of TURALIO decreases the concentration of CYP3A substrates , which may reduce the efficacy of these substrates. Management Avoid coadministration of TURALIO with hormonal contraceptives.

Avoid concomitant use of TURALIO with other CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failures. If concomitant use is unavoidable, increase the CYP3A substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

Pregnancy Safety for Turalio

Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action , TURALIO may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The available human data do not establish the presence or absence of major birth defects or miscarriage related to the use of TURALIO. Oral administration of pexidartinib to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations, post-implantation loss, and abortion at maternal exposures that were approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended 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 Embryo-fetal development studies investigating the administration of pexidartinib during the period of organogenesis were conducted in rats and rabbits. In rats, pexidartinib resulted in increased post-implantation loss and fetal malformations including localized fetal edema, absence of kidney and ureter, abnormalities of the reproductive tract, and developmental variations including misshapen kidney, decreased skeletal ossification and higher mean litter proportions of slightly or moderately malaligned sternebrae at doses of 40 mg/kg (approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose). In rabbits, administration of pexidartinib resulted in increased post-implantation loss, abortion, and fetal malformations including absence of kidney or ureter, rudimentary, misshapen or malpositioned kidney, rib abnormalities, and skeletal variations of accessory skull bones at doses of 60 mg/kg (approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose).

Pediatric Use of Turalio

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

Overdosage Information for Turalio

Due to the high plasma protein binding, TURALIO is not expected to be dialyzable .

Clinical Studies of Turalio

Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor

The efficacy of TURALIO 250 mg orally twice daily administered with a low-fat meal has been established based on adequate and well-controlled studies of TURALIO 400 mg orally twice daily administered on an empty stomach and additional pharmacokinetic data that indicate there is no clinically significant difference in the relative exposure between the two dosages. The efficacy of TURALIO was evaluated in ENLIVEN (NCT02371369), a double-blind, randomized (1:1), placebo-controlled, multicenter trial in patients with symptomatic TGCT for whom surgical removal of the tumor would be associated with worsening functional limitation or severe morbidity. Eligible patients were required to have measurable disease per the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1. Patients were randomized to placebo or TURALIO administered on an empty stomach: 400 mg in the morning and 600 mg in the evening for 2 weeks followed by 400 mg twice daily until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression.

Randomization was stratified by geographic region (US vs. non-US countries) and disease location (upper extremity vs. lower extremity involvement). Patients who completed treatment in the double-blind, randomized part of the trial were eligible to advance to an open-label extension part in which all patients were given the option to receive pexidartinib. The major efficacy outcome measure was overall response rate (ORR) as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) at Week 25 using RECIST v1.1. Additional efficacy outcome measures were mean change from baseline in range of motion of the affected joint at Week 25 and ORR as assessed by BICR at Week 25 using tumor volume score (TVS). Range of motion was measured as a percent of normal reference range for the affected joint. Range of motion assessments were performed by a third-party clinical assessor using a goniometer.

TVS was defined in ENLIVEN as the estimated volume of the maximally distended synovial cavity or tendon sheath involved, measured in 10% increments. Patients in the placebo arm were offered TURALIO at Week 25 beginning with a 400 mg twice daily dose, as permitted by the study protocol. A total of 120 patients were randomized, 61 to the TURALIO arm and 59 to the placebo arm.

The median age was 44 years (range: 18-79); 59% were females; 88% were White; 53% had prior surgery; 88% were diagnosed with diffuse TGCT; and 9% had previously been treated with systemic therapy. Disease locations were knee (61%), ankle (18%), hip (11%), wrist (3%), foot (3%) and other (5%). ENLIVEN demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in ORR in patients randomized to TURALIO compared with placebo. Efficacy results are summarized in Table 10. Table 10: Efficacy Results Assessed at Week 25 for ENLIVEN Efficacy Parameter TURALIO N=61 Placebo N=59 CI: confidence interval; NA: not applicable; SD: standard deviation; LS: least squares; +: denotes ongoing at last assessment Overall Response Rate (ORR) Blinded independent central review, Data cut-off date January 31, 2018 ORR (95% CI) 38% (27%, 50%) 0 (0, 6%) Complete Response 15% 0 Partial Response 23% 0 P-value Fisher's exact test <0.0001 Duration of Response (DOR) Range (months) 6.9+, 24.9+ NA The analysis of mean change from baseline in range of motion at Week 25 demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in patients randomized to TURALIO compared to placebo.

Figure 1 shows the change from baseline in range of motion for each patient at Week 25 (TURALIO N=45, placebo N=43). Results were excluded for 1 patient with missing baseline and 31 patients with a missing range of motion assessment at Week 25. Figure 1: Change from Baseline in Range of Motion at Week 25 for ENLIVEN ORR by TVS was 56% (95% CI: 43%, 67%) in patients randomized to the TURALIO arm and 0% in patients randomized to the placebo arm; p < 0.0001. At completion of the open-label extension part of the study in which all patients received TURALIO, the ORR using RECIST v1.1 was 61% (95% CI: 48%, 72%) in the 61 patients originally randomized to the TURALIO arm. The median duration of response was not reached (range: 4.6+, 63.4+ months) in the 37 responders. Figure 1

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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