IMFINZI (Durvalumab) injection, solution
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
IMFINZI is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody indicated:
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in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by IMFINZI continued as a single agent as adjuvant treatment after surgery, for the treatment of adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥ 4 cm and/or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and no known epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements. (1.1) -
as a single agent, for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable, Stage III NSCLC whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy. (1.1) -
in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy, for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC with no sensitizing EGFR mutations or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. (1.1) -
in combination with etoposide and either carboplatin or cisplatin, as first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). (1.2) -
in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin, as treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer (BTC). (1.3) -
in combination with tremelimumab-actl, for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). (1.4) -
in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel followed by IMFINZI as a single agent, for the treatment of adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that is mismatch repair deficient (dMMR). (1.5)
1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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IMFINZI in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by IMFINZI continued as a single agent as adjuvant treatment after surgery, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥ 4 cm or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and no known epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements. -
IMFINZI, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable Stage III NSCLC whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy. -
IMFINZI, in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC with no sensitizing EGFR mutations or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. -
1.2 Small Cell Lung Cancer
IMFINZI, in combination with etoposide and either carboplatin or cisplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
1.3 Biliary Tract Cancers
IMFINZI, in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer (BTC).
1.4 Hepatocellular Carcinoma
IMFINZI, in combination with tremelimumab-actl, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC).
1.5 Endometrial Cancer
IMFINZI in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel followed by IMFINZI as a single agent is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that is mismatch repair deficient (dMMR).
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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Administer IMFINZI as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes after dilution. (2.4) -
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC: -
∘ Weight ≥ 30 kg:
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Unresectable Stage III NSCLC: -
Metastatic NSCLC: -
∘ Weight ≥ 30 kg: IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 3 weeks in combination with tremelimumab-actl 75 mg and platinum-based chemotherapy for 4 cycles, and then administer IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent with histology-based pemetrexed maintenance therapy every 4 weeks, and a fifth dose of tremelimumab-actl 75 mg in combination with IMFINZI dose 6 at week 16. (2.2) -
∘ Weight < 30 kg: IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with tremelimumab-actl 1 mg/kg and platinum-based chemotherapy, and then administer IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as a single agent with histology-based pemetrexed therapy every 4 weeks, and a fifth dose of tremelimumab-actl 1 mg/kg in combination with IMFINZI dose 6 at week 16. (2.2)
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∘ Weight ≥ 30 kg: With etoposide and either carboplatin or cisplatin, administer IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 3 weeks in combination with chemotherapy, and then 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent. (2.2) -
∘ Weight < 30 kg: With etoposide and either carboplatin or cisplatin, administer IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with chemotherapy, and then 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks as a single agent. (2.2)
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∘ Weight ≥ 30 kg: IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with tremelimumab-actl 300 mg as a single dose at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by IMFINZI as a single agent every 4 weeks. (2.2) -
∘ Weight < 30 kg: IMFINZI 20 mg/kg in combination with tremelimumab-actl 4 mg/kg as a single dose at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by IMFINZI as a single agent every 4 weeks. (2.2)
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∘ Weight ≥ 30 kg: IMFINZI 1,120 mg in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel every 3 weeks for 6 cycles, followed by IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent. (2.1, 2.2) -
∘ Weight < 30 kg: IMFINZI 15 mg/kg in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel every 3 weeks for 6 cycles, followed by IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as a single agent. (2.1, 2.2)
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2.1 Patient Selection
Advanced or Recurrent dMMR Endometrial Cancer
Select patients for treatment based on the presence of dMMR in tumor specimens [see Clinical Studies (14.5)].
An FDA-approved test for the detection of dMMR in tumor specimens from patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer for treatment with IMFINZI is not available.
2.2 Recommended Dosage
The recommended dosages for IMFINZI as a single agent and IMFINZI in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 1. The recommended dosage schedule and regimens for IMFINZI for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC are provided in Tables 2 and 3 [see Indications and Usage (1.1)].
Administer IMFINZI as an intravenous infusion after dilution as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
Indication |
Recommended IMFINZI Dosage |
Duration of Therapy |
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC |
Patients with a body weight of ≥ 30 kg: Neoadjuvant: IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with chemotherapyAdminister IMFINZI prior to chemotherapy on the same day. Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agent administered in combination with IMFINZI for recommended dosage information, as appropriate. every 3 weeks for up to 4 cycles prior to surgery Adjuvant: IMFINZI 1,500 mg as a single agent every 4 weeks for up to 12 cycles after surgery. Patients with a body weight of < 30 kg: Neoadjuvant: IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with chemotherapy for up to 4 cycles prior to surgery.Adjuvant: IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks for up to 12 cycles as a single agent after surgery. |
Until disease progression that precludes definitive surgery, recurrence, unacceptable toxicity, or a maximum of 12 cycles after surgery |
Unresectable Stage III NSCLC |
Patients with a body weight of ≥ 30 kg: 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 1,500 mg every 4 weeks Patients with a body weight of < 30 kg: 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks |
Until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or a maximum of 12 months |
ES-SCLC |
Patients with a body weight of ≥ 30 kg: 1,500 mg in combination with chemotherapy every 3 weeks (21 days) for 4 cycles,followed by 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent Patients with a body weight of < 30 kg: 20 mg/kg in combination with chemotherapy every 3 weeks (21 days) for 4 cycles,followed by 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks as a single agent |
Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity |
BTC |
Patients with a body weight of ≥ 30 kg: 1,500 mg in combination with chemotherapy every 3 weeks (21 days) up to 8 cyclesfollowed by 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent Patients with a body weight of < 30 kg: 20 mg/kg in combination with chemotherapy every 3 weeks (21 days) up to 8 cyclesfollowed by 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as a single agent |
Until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity |
uHCC |
Patients with a body weight of ≥ 30 kg:
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After Cycle 1 of combination therapy, administer IMFINZI as a single agent every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity |
dMMR endometrial cancer |
Patients with a body weight of ≥ 30 kg: IMFINZI 1,120 mg in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel every 3 weeks (21 days) for 6 cycles, followed by IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent Patients with a body weight of < 30 kg: IMFINZI 15 mg/kg in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel every 3 weeks (21 days) for 6 cycles, followed by IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as a single agent |
Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity |
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
The recommended dosage schedule and regimens for IMFINZI for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are provided in Tables 2 and 3.
Weigh patients prior to each infusion.
Calculate the appropriate dose using Table 3 below based on the patient’s weight and tumor histology.
Weekcontinue IMFINZI until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. note the dosing interval change from every 3 weeks to every 4 weeks starting at cycle 5. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | |
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IMFINZI intravenous infusion over 60 minutes [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. |
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Tremelimumab-actl if patients receive fewer than 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy, the remaining cycles of tremelimumab-actl (up to a total of 5) should be given after the platinum-based chemotherapy phase, in combination with IMFINZI, every 4 weeks. |
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Chemotherapy |
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Xoptional pemetrexed therapy from week 12 until disease progression or intolerable toxicity for patients with non-squamous disease who received treatment with pemetrexed and carboplatin/cisplatin. |
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Tumor Histology | Patient Weight | IMFINZI Dosage | Tremelimumab-actl DosageRefer to the Prescribing Information for dosing information. | Platinum-based Chemotherapy Regimen |
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≥ 30 kg |
1,500 mg |
75 mg |
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< 30 kg |
20 mg/kg |
1 mg/kg |
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Squamous |
≥ 30 kg |
1,500 mg |
75 mg |
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< 30 kg |
20 mg/kg |
1 mg/kg |
2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions
No dose reduction for IMFINZI is recommended. In general, withhold IMFINZI for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue IMFINZI for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids.
Dosage modifications for IMFINZI or IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl or chemotherapy for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 4.
Adverse Reaction | SeverityBased on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.03. | Dosage Modification |
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Grade 2 |
WithholdResume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg of prednisone or less per day (or equivalent) within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids. |
Grade 3 or 4 |
Permanently discontinue |
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Grade 2 |
Withhold |
Grade 3 |
Withhold or permanently discontinuePermanently discontinue IMFINZI for Grade 3 colitis when administered as part of a tremelimumab-actl containing regimen. |
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Grade 4 |
Permanently discontinue |
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Any grade |
Permanently discontinue |
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ALT or AST increases to more than 3 and up to 8 times the ULN or total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULN |
Withhold |
ALT or AST increases to more than 8 times ULN or total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times the ULN |
Permanently discontinue |
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AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN at baseline and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN or AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN at baseline and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN |
Withhold |
AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN or total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN |
Permanently discontinue |
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Grade 3 or 4 |
Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue depending on severity |
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Grade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine |
Withhold |
Grade 4 increased blood creatinine |
Permanently discontinue |
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Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS |
Withhold |
Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS |
Permanently discontinue |
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Grade 2, 3, or 4 |
Permanently discontinue |
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Grade 2 |
Withhold |
Grade 3 or 4 |
Permanently discontinue |
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Other Adverse Reactions |
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Grade 1 or 2 |
Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion |
Grade 3 or 4 |
Permanently discontinue |
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ALT = alanine aminotransferase, AST = aspartate aminotransferase, DRESS = Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, SJS = Stevens Johnson Syndrome, TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis, ULN = upper limit normal. |
2.4 Preparation and Administration
Preparation
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Visually inspect drug product for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard the vial if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or visible particles are observed. -
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Withdraw the required volume from the vial(s) of IMFINZI and transfer into an intravenous bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake the solution. The final concentration of the diluted solution should be between 1 mg/mL and 15 mg/mL. -
Discard partially used or empty vials of IMFINZI.
Storage of Infusion Solution
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IMFINZI does not contain a preservative. -
Administer infusion solution immediately once prepared. If the infusion solution is not administered immediately and needs to be stored, the time from preparation until the completion of the infusion should not exceed: -
∘ 28 days in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) -
∘ 8 hours at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F)
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Do not shake.
Administration
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Administer infusion solution intravenously over 60 minutes through an intravenous line containing a sterile, low-protein binding 0.2 or 0.22 micron in-line filter. -
Use separate infusion bags and filters for each drug product.
IMFINZI in Combination with Other Products
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For pemetrexed therapy, refer to Prescribing Information for administration information.
Combination Regimens: Order of Infusions
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl
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Infuse tremelimumab-actl first, followed by IMFINZI on the same day of dosing.
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
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Infuse tremelimumab-actl first, followed by IMFINZI and then platinum-based chemotherapy on the day of dosing.
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl and Pemetrexed Therapy
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Infuse tremelimumab-actl first, followed by IMFINZI and then pemetrexed therapy on the day of dosing.
IMFINZI in Combination with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel
Infuse IMFINZI first and then carboplatin and paclitaxel on the same day of dosing.
Combination Regimens: Infusion Instructions
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl
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Administer tremelimumab-actl over 60 minutes followed by a 60 minute observation period. Then administer IMFINZI as a separate intravenous infusion over 60 minutes.
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy/ Pemetrexed Therapy
Cycle 1
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Infuse tremelimumab-actl over 1 hour. One to two hours after completion of tremelimumab-actl infusion, infuse IMFINZI over 1 hour. One to two hours after completion of IMFINZI infusion, administer platinum-based chemotherapy.
Subsequent Cycles
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If there are no infusion reactions during cycle 1, subsequent cycles of IMFINZI can be given immediately after tremelimumab-actl. The time between the end of the IMFINZI infusion and the start of chemotherapy can be reduced to 30 minutes.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Injection: 120 mg/2.4 mL (50 mg/mL) and 500 mg/10 mL (50 mg/mL) clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution in a single-dose vial.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
None. (4)
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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∘ Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, including the following: immune-mediated pneumonitis, immune-mediated colitis, immune-mediated hepatitis, immune-mediated endocrinopathies, immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions, immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction, solid organ transplant rejection, and immune-mediated pancreatitis.-
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o Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity and type of reaction.
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Infusion-Related Reactions: Interrupt, slow the rate of infusion, or permanently discontinue IMFINZI based on the severity of the reaction. (5.2) -
Complications of Allogeneic HSCT: Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic HSCT before or after being treated with a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody. (5.3) -
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and use of effective contraception. (5.4, 8.1, 8.3)
5.1 Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
IMFINZI is a monoclonal antibody that belongs to a class of drugs that bind to either the programmed death-receptor 1 (PD-1) or the PD-ligand 1 (PD-L1), blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, thereby removing inhibition of the immune response, potentially breaking peripheral tolerance and inducing immune-mediated adverse reactions. Important immune-mediated adverse reactions listed under Warnings and Precautions may not include all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated reactions.
The incidence and severity of immune-mediated adverse reactions were similar when IMFINZI was administered as a single agent or in combination with chemotherapy or in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy, unless otherwise noted.
Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue. Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur at any time after starting treatment with a PD 1/PD L1 blocking antibody. While immune-mediated adverse reactions usually manifest during treatment with PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies, immune-mediated adverse reactions can also manifest after discontinuation of PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies.
Early identification and management of immune-mediated adverse reactions are essential to ensure safe use of PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Monitor patients closely for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment. In cases of suspected immune-mediated adverse reactions, initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate.
Withhold or permanently discontinue IMFINZI depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. In general, if IMFINZI requires interruption or discontinuation, administer systemic corticosteroid therapy (1 mg to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone or equivalent) until improvement to Grade 1 or less. Upon improvement to Grade 1 or less, initiate corticosteroid taper and continue to taper over at least 1 month. Consider administration of other systemic immunosuppressants in patients whose immune-mediated adverse reactions are not controlled with corticosteroid therapy.
Toxicity management guidelines for adverse reactions that do not necessarily require systemic steroids (e.g., endocrinopathies and dermatologic reactions) are discussed below.
Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis
IMFINZI can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis. The incidence of pneumonitis is higher in patients who have received prior thoracic radiation.
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
In Patients Who Did Not Receive Recent Prior Radiation
In patients who received IMFINZI on clinical trials in which radiation therapy was generally not administered immediately prior to initiation of IMFINZI, the incidence of immune-mediated pneumonitis was 2.4% (34/1414), including fatal (< 0.1%), and Grade 3-4 (0.4%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 19 of the 34 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 5 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 19 patients (19/34) with pneumonitis who did not receive chemoradiation prior to initiation of IMFINZI.
In Patients Who Received Recent Prior Radiation
The incidence of pneumonitis (including radiation pneumonitis) in patients with unresectable Stage III NSCLC following definitive chemoradiation within 42 days prior to initiation of IMFINZI in PACIFIC was 18.3% (87/475) in patients receiving IMFINZI and 12.8% (30/234) in patients receiving placebo. Of the patients who received IMFINZI (475) 1.1% were fatal and 2.7% were Grade 3 adverse reactions. Events resolved in 50 of the 87 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 27 patients.
Systemic corticosteroids were required in 64 patients (64/87) with pneumonitis who had received chemoradiation prior to initiation of IMFINZI, while 2 patients required use of infliximab with high-dose steroids.
The frequency and severity of immune-mediated pneumonitis in patients who did not receive definitive chemoradiation prior to IMFINZI were similar whether IMFINZI was given as a single agent in patients with various cancers in a pooled data set or in patients with ES-SCLC or BTC when given in combination with chemotherapy.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 1.3% (5/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including fatal (0.3%) and Grade 3 (0.2%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 3 of the 5 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 1 patient. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients; of these, 4 patients required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). One patient (1/5) required other immunosuppressants.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.5% (21/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy, including fatal (0.5%), and Grade 3 (1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 11 of the 21 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 7 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated pneumonitis, while 1 patient (1/21) required other immunosuppressants.
Immune-Mediated Colitis
IMFINZI can cause immune-mediated colitis that is frequently associated with diarrhea. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection/reactivation has been reported in patients with corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis. In cases of corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious workup to exclude alternative etiologies.
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 2% (37/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 4 (< 0.1%) and Grade 3 (0.4%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 27 of the 37 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 8 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated colitis, while 2 patients (2/37) required other immunosuppressants (e.g., infliximab, mycophenolate).
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated colitis or diarrhea occurred in 6% (23/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (3.6%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 22 of the 23 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 5 patients. All patients received systemic corticosteroids, and 20 of the 23 patients received high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). Three patients also received other immunosuppressants.
Intestinal perforation has been observed in other studies of IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 6.5% (39/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl including fatal (0.2%) and Grade 3 (2.5%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 33 of 39 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 11 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated colitis, while 4 patients (4/39) required other corticosteroids.
Intestinal perforation and large intestine perforation were reported in 0.1% of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl.
Immune-Mediated Hepatitis
IMFINZI can cause immune-mediated hepatitis.
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 2.8% (52/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including fatal (0.2%), Grade 4 (0.3%) and Grade 3 (1.4%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 21 of the 52 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI in 6 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated hepatitis, while 2 patients (2/52) required use of mycophenolate with high-dose steroids.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 7.5% (29/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including fatal (0.8%), Grade 4 (0.3%), and Grade 3 (4.1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 12 of the 29 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 9 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all 29 patients and all 29 patients required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). Eight patients (8/29) required other immunosuppressants.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 3.9% (23/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including fatal (0.3%), Grade 4 (0.5%), and Grade 3 (2.0%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 12 of the 23 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 10 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated hepatitis, while 2 patients (2/23) required use of other immunosuppressants.
Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies
Adrenal Insufficiency
IMFINZI can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. For Grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue IMFINZI based on the severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ].
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 0.5% (9/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (< 0.1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 1 of the 9 patients and did not lead to permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI in any patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with adrenal insufficiency; of these, the majority remained on systemic corticosteroids.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 1.5% (6/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 2 of the 6 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all 6 patients, and of these, 1 patient required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day).
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 2.2% (13/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.8%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 2 of the 13 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 1 patient. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with adrenal insufficiency. One patient also required endocrine therapy.
Hypophysitis
IMFINZI can cause immune-mediated hypophysitis. Hypophysitis can present with acute symptoms associated with mass effect such as headache, photophobia, or visual field cuts. Hypophysitis can cause hypopituitarism. Initiate symptomatic treatment including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue IMFINZI depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ].
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Grade 3 hypophysitis/hypopituitarism occurred in < 0.1% (1/1889) of patients who received IMFINZI. Treatment with systemic corticosteroids was administered in this patient. The event did not lead to permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated hypophysitis/hypopituitarism occurred in 1% (4/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl. Events resolved in 2 of the 4 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 3 patients, and of these, 1 patient received high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). Two patients also required endocrine therapy.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated hypophysitis occurred in 1.3% (8/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.5%) adverse reactions. Events resulted in permanent discontinuation in 1 patient. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 6 patients with immune-mediated hypophysitis; of these, 2 of the 8 patients received high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). Four patients also required endocrine therapy.
Thyroid Disorders
IMFINZI can cause immune-mediated thyroid disorders. Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy. Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism. Initiate hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism or institute medical management of hyperthyroidism as clinically indicated. Withhold or discontinue IMFINZI based on the severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ].
Thyroiditis
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated thyroiditis occurred in 0.5% (9/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (< 0.1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 4 of the 9 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 1 patient. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 3 patients (3/9) with immune-mediated thyroiditis, while 8 patients (8/9) required endocrine therapy.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated thyroiditis occurred in 1.5% (6/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl. Events resolved in 2 of the 6 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 2 patients (2/6) with immune-mediated thyroiditis; of these, 1 patient required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). All patients required other therapy including hormone replacement therapy, thiamazole, carbimazole, propylthiouracil, perchlorate, calcium channel blocker, or beta-blocker.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated thyroiditis occurred in 1.2% (7/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl. Events resolved in 2 of the 7 patients and one resulted in permanent discontinuation. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 2 patients (2/7) with immune-mediated thyroiditis, while all patients required endocrine therapy.
Hyperthyroidism
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated hyperthyroidism occurred in 2.1% (39/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI. Events resolved in 30 of the 39 patients and did not lead to permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI in any patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 9 patients (9/39) with immune-mediated hyperthyroidism, while 35 patients (35/39) required endocrine therapy.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated hyperthyroidism occurred in 4.6% (18/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 15 of the 18 patients. Two patients (2/18) required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). Seventeen patients required other therapy (thiamazole, carbimazole, propylthiouracil, perchlorate, calcium channel blocker, or beta-blocker).
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated hyperthyroidism occurred in 5% (30/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.2%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 21 of the 30 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 5 patients (5/30) with immune-mediated hyperthyroidism, while 28 patients (28/30) required endocrine therapy.
Hypothyroidism
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 8.3% (156/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (<0.1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 31 of the 156 patients and did not lead to permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI in any patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 11 patients (11/156) and the majority of patients (152/156) required long-term thyroid hormone replacement.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 11% (42/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl. Events resolved in 5 of the 42 patients. One patient received high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). All patients required other therapy (thiamazole, carbimazole, propylthiouracil, perchlorate, calcium channel blocker, or beta-blocker).
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 8.6% (51/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.5%) adverse reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 2 patients (2/51) and all patients required endocrine therapy.
IMFINZI with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel
Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 14% (34/235) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel. Events resolved in 8 of the 34 patients. Endocrine therapy was required in 34 of the 34 patients.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, which can present with diabetic ketoacidosis
Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes. Initiate treatment with insulin as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue IMFINZI based on the severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ].
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Grade 3 immune-mediated type 1 diabetes mellitus occurred in < 0.1% (1/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI. This patient required long-term insulin therapy and IMFINZI was permanently discontinued. Two additional patients (0.1%, 2/1889) had events of hyperglycemia requiring insulin therapy that did not resolve at the time of reporting.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Two patients (0.5%, 2/388) had events of hyperglycemia requiring insulin therapy that had not resolved at last follow-up.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurred in 0.5% (3/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reactions. All patients required endocrine therapy.
Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction
IMFINZI can cause immune-mediated nephritis.
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 0.5% (10/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (< 0.1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 5 of the 10 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 3 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated nephritis.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 1% (4/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.5%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 3 of the 4 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 2 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated nephritis; of these, 3 patients required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day).
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 0.7% (4/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.2%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 1 of the 4 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 3 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated nephritis.
Immune-Mediated Dermatology Reactions
IMFINZI can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis. Exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), has occurred with PD-1/L-1 blocking antibodies. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate non-exfoliative rashes. Withhold or permanently discontinue IMFINZI depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ].
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Immune-mediated rash or dermatitis occurred in 1.8% (34/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (0.4%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 19 of the 34 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 2 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated rash or dermatitis.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated rash or dermatitis occurred in 4.9% (19/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 4 (0.3%) and Grade 3 (1.5%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 13 of the 19 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 2 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated rash or dermatitis; of these, 12 patients required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). One patient received other immunosuppressants.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Immune-mediated rash or dermatitis occurred in 7.2% (43/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 32 of the 43 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 2 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated rash or dermatitis.
Immune-Mediated Pancreatitis
IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl can cause immune-mediated pancreatitis.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl
Immune-mediated pancreatitis occurred in 2.3% (9/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 4 (0.3%) and Grade 3 (1.5%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 6 of the 9 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all 9 patients and, of these 7 patients required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day).
Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
The following clinically significant, immune-mediated adverse reactions occurred at an incidence of less than 1% each in patients who received IMFINZI or IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, or were reported with the use of other PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies.
Cardiac/vascular: Myocarditis, pericarditis, vasculitis.
Nervous system: Meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and demyelination, myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis (including exacerbation), Guillain-Barré syndrome, nerve paresis, autoimmune neuropathy.
Ocular: Uveitis, iritis, and other ocular inflammatory toxicities can occur. Some cases can be associated with retinal detachment. Various grades of visual impairment to include blindness can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like syndrome, as this may require treatment with systemic steroids to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss.
Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis including increases in serum amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis and associated sequelae including renal failure, arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatic.
Endocrine: Hypoparathyroidism.
Other (hematologic/immune): Hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenia, solid organ transplant rejection, other transplant (including corneal graft) rejection.
5.2 Infusion-Related Reactions
IMFINZI can cause severe or life-threatening infusion-related reactions.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions. Interrupt, slow the rate of, or permanently discontinue IMFINZI based on the severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. For Grade 1 or 2 infusion-related reactions, consider using pre-medications with subsequent doses.
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
Infusion-related reactions occurred in 2.2% (42/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reactions.
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl
Infusion-related reactions occurred in 2.6% (10/388) patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl.
IMFINZI with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Infusion-related reactions occurred in 2.9% (17/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reactions.
5.3 Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after IMFINZI
Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) before or after being treated with a PD-1/L-1 blocking antibody. Transplant-related complications include hyperacute graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD), acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) after reduced intensity conditioning, and steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified infectious cause). These complications may occur despite intervening therapy between PD-1/L-1 blockade and allogeneic HSCT.
Follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefit versus risks of treatment with a PD-1/L-1 blocking antibody prior to or after an allogeneic HSCT.
5.4 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on its mechanism of action and data from animal studies, IMFINZI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of durvalumab to cynomolgus monkeys from the onset of organogenesis through delivery resulted in increased premature delivery, fetal loss and premature neonatal death. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IMFINZI and for 3 months after the last dose of IMFINZI [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling.
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Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. -
Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
IMFINZI in Combination with Chemotherapy
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Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20% of patients with resectable, Stage II/III NSCLC [neoadjuvant /adjuvant]) are anemia, nausea, constipation, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and rash. (6.1)
IMFINZI as a Single Agent
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Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20% of patients with unresectable, Stage III NSCLC) are cough, fatigue, pneumonitis/radiation pneumonitis, upper respiratory tract infections, dyspnea, and rash. (6.1)
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
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Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20% of patients with metastatic NSCLC) were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea. (6.1)
IMFINZI in Combination with Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
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Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20% of patients with extensive-stage SCLC) are nausea, fatigue/asthenia, and alopecia. (6.1)
IMFINZI in Combination with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin
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Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20% of patients with BTC) are fatigue, nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, rash, and pyrexia. (6.1)
IMFINZI in Combination with Tremelimumab-actl
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Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20% of patients with uHCC) are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. (6.1)
IMFINZI in Combination with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel, followed by IMFINZI as a single agent
Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20% of patients with endometrial cancer) were peripheral neuropathy, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, alopecia, fatigue, abdominal pain, constipation, rash, decreased magnesium, increased ALT, increased AST, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, decreased potassium, dyspnea, headache, increased alkaline phosphatase, and decreased appetite. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1 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 described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to IMFINZI as a single agent in a total of 1,889 patients enrolled in the PACIFIC study (a randomized, placebo-controlled study that enrolled 475 patients with unresectable Stage III NSCLC), Study 1108 (an open-label, single-arm, multicohort study that enrolled 970 patients with advanced solid tumors), and an additional open-label, single arm trial (ATLANTIC Study) that enrolled 444 patients with advanced solid tumors, including NSCLC. In these trials, IMFINZI was administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks. Among the 1889 patients, 38% were exposed for 6 months or more and 18% were exposed for 12 months or more. The data also reflect exposure to IMFINZI in combination with chemotherapy in 265 patients from the CASPIAN study (a randomized, open-label study in patients with ES-SCLC), in 338 patients from the TOPAZ 1 study (a randomized, double-blind study in patients with BTC). In the CASPIAN and TOPAZ 1 studies, IMFINZI was administered at a dose of 1,500 mg every 3 or 4 weeks.
The data also reflect exposure to IMFINZI 1,120 mg in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel (every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycles) followed by IMFINZI 1,500 mg (every 4 weeks) as a single agent in 235 patients in DUO-E (a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in endometrial cancer). Among the 235 patients, 77% (181 patients) were exposed to IMFINZI for 6 months or more and 41% (96 patients) for 12 months or more.
The data also reflect exposure to IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with tremelimumab-actl 300 mg in 388 patients in HIMALAYA. In the HIMALAYA study patients received IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with tremelimumab-actl as a single intravenous infusion of 300 mg, followed by IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 4 weeks. The pooled safety population (N = 596) described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with tremelimumab-actl 75 mg and histology-based platinum chemotherapy regimens in 330 patients in POSEIDON [see Clinical Studies (14.1)], and 266 patients with ES-SCLC in CASPIAN who received up to four cycles of platinum-etoposide plus IMFINZI 1,500 mg with tremelimumab-actl 75 mg every 3 weeks, followed by IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 4 weeks (an unapproved regimen for extensive stage small cell lung cancer). Among the 596 patients, 55% were exposed to IMFINZI for 6 months or more and 24% were exposed for 12 months or more.
The data described in this section reflect exposure to IMFINZI in patients with unresectable Stage III NSCLC enrolled in the PACIFIC study, in patients with metastatic NSCLC enrolled in the POSEIDON study, in patients with ES-SCLC enrolled in the CASPIAN study, in patients with BTC enrolled in the TOPAZ 1 study, in patients with uHCC included in the HIMALAYA study, in patients with dMMR endometrial cancer enrolled in the DUO-E study, and in patients with resectable NSCLC enrolled in the AEGEAN study.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC – AEGEAN
The safety of IMFINZI in combination with neoadjuvant platinum-containing chemotherapy followed by surgery, and continued adjuvant treatment with IMFINZI as a single agent after surgery, was investigated in AEGEAN, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study for patients with resectable NSCLC (Stage IIA to select Stage IIIB [AJCC, 8th edition]); squamous or non-squamous) [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Safety data are available for the 799 patients who received IMFINZI in combination with chemotherapy (n=401) or placebo in combination with chemotherapy (n=398).
The median duration of exposure to IMFINZI 1500 mg every 3 weeks in the neoadjuvant phase was 12 weeks (range: 0 to 19 weeks). The median duration of exposure to IMFINZI 1500 mg every 4 weeks in the adjuvant phase was 37 weeks (range: 4 to 67 weeks). The median age of patients who received IMFINZI was 65 years (range: 30 to 88), 52% age 65 or older, 12% age 75 or older; 65% male; 54% White, 41% Asian, 1% Black, 3% Other races; and 17% Hispanic or Latino.
The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were anemia, nausea, constipation, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and rash.
Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in (≥ 10%) patients treated with IMFINZI in combination with chemotherapy.
Adverse Reaction |
IMFINZI with Chemotherapy
N=401 |
Placebo with Chemotherapy
N=398 |
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All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | |
Gastrointestinal disorders |
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Nausea |
25 |
0.2 |
29 |
0.3 |
Constipation |
25 |
0.2 |
21 |
0 |
Diarrheaincludes colitis, diarrhea, enteritis, and proctitis. |
14 |
1.0 |
13 |
1.3 |
Vomiting |
11 |
0.7 |
11 |
1.0 |
General disorders and administration site conditions |
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Fatigueincludes fatigue and asthenia. |
25 |
0 |
25 |
1.5 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
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Rashincludes dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, drug eruption, eczema, eczema asteatotic, erythema, palmar‑erythrodysaesthesia syndrome, pemphigoid, rash, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pruritic, and rash pustular, skin exfoliation, and urticarial dermatitis. |
22 |
0.5 |
14 |
0.3 |
Pruritus |
12 |
0.2 |
6 |
0 |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders |
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Musculoskeletal painincludes arthralgia, arthritis, back pain, bone pain, chest pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, musculoskeletal stiffness,myalgia, neck pain, non-cardiac chest pain, pain in extremity, and spinal pain. |
24 |
1.0 |
29 |
0.5 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders |
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Decreased appetite |
18 |
0.2 |
18 |
0.3 |
Nervous system disorders |
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Peripheral neuropathyincludes dysaesthesia, hypoaesthesia, neuralgia, neuropathy peripheral, paraesthesia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, and polyneuropathy. |
16 |
0.5 |
22 |
0.8 |
Endocrine disorders |
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Hypothyroidismincludes blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased and hypothyroidism. |
11 |
0 |
3.8 |
0 |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders |
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Cough / Productive cough |
11 |
0 |
13 |
0 |
Pneumoniaincludes lower respiratory tract infection, lung abscess, paracancerous pneumonia, pneumonia, pneumonia aspiration, pneumonia bacterial, pneumonia chlamydial, pneumonia cryptococcal, pneumonia fungal, pneumonia pseudomonal, pneumonia streptococcal, pneumonia viral, and post-procedural pneumonia. , Five Grade 5 events in the IMFINZI arm and four Grade 5 events in the Placebo arm. |
11 |
3.5 |
10 |
3.0 |
COVID-19Includes COVID-19 and COVID-19 Pneumonia. Five Grade 5 events in the IMFINZI arm and One Grade 5 event in the placebo arm. |
11 |
0.2 |
9 |
0.8 |
Psychiatric Disorders |
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Insomnia |
10 |
0 |
12 |
0 |
Table 6 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in patients treated with IMFINZI in combination with chemotherapy.
Laboratory Abnormality Graded per NCI CTCAE V5. |
IMFINZI with ChemotherapyThe denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 349 to 399 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. |
Placebo with ChemotherapyThe denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 333 to 398 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. |
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All Grades (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
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Hematology |
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Hemoglobin decreased |
78 |
10 |
75 |
9 |
Leukocytes decreased |
63 |
12 |
64 |
11 |
Neutrophils decreased |
52 |
24 |
56 |
27 |
Platelets decreased |
46 |
7 |
44 |
8 |
Lymphocytes decreased |
41 |
11 |
37 |
9 |
Chemistry |
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Calcium corrected, decreased |
51 |
3.3 |
52 |
4.5 |
Alanine aminotransferase increased |
49 |
6 |
42 |
2 |
Aspartate aminotransferase increased |
47 |
3.5 |
37 |
1.8 |
Potassium increased |
33 |
1.5 |
29 |
2 |
Sodium decreased |
35 |
5 |
33 |
6 |
Gamma glutamyl transferase increased |
36 |
4.7 |
35 |
2.1 |
Creatinine increased |
32 |
2.3 |
27 |
3.3 |
Amylase increased |
25 |
4.7 |
24 |
3.6 |
Magnesium decreased |
22 |
2.8 |
20 |
3.6 |
Lipase increased |
23 |
4.9 |
24 |
7 |
Neoadjuvant Phase of AEGEAN
A total of 401 patients received at least 1 dose of IMFINZI in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment and 398 patients received at least 1 dose of placebo in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 21% of patients who received IMFINZI in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment; the most frequent (≥1%) serious adverse reactions were pneumonia (2.7%), anemia (1.5%), myelosuppression (1.5%), vomiting (1.2%), neutropenia (1%), and acute kidney injury (1%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients, including death due to COVID-19 pneumonia (0.5%), sepsis (0.5%), myocarditis (0.2%), decreased appetite (0.2%), hemoptysis (0.2%), and death not otherwise specified (0.2%).
Permanent discontinuation of any study drug due to an adverse reaction occurred in 14% of patients who received IMFINZI in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment; the most frequent (>0.5%) adverse reactions that led to permanent discontinuation of any study drug were anemia (1.5%), neutropenia (0.7%), myelosuppression (0.7%), and periphery sensory neuropathy (0.7%). Permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI due to an adverse reaction occurred in 6.7% of patients who received IMFINZI in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment; the most frequent (≥0.5%) adverse reactions that led to permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI were peripheral sensory neuropathy (0.7%) and pneumonitis (0.5%).
Of the 401 IMFINZI-treated patients and 398 placebo-treated patients who received neoadjuvant treatment, 1.7% (n=7) and 1% (n=4), respectively, did not receive surgery due to adverse reactions. Adverse reactions that led to cancellation of surgery in the IMFINZI arm were COVID-19 pneumonia, HIV infection, pneumonitis, prostate cancer, colon cancer, pruritus, and colitis.
Of the 325 IMFINZI-treated patients who received surgery, 4% (n=15) experienced delay of surgery (a surgical delay is defined as on-study surgery occurring more than 40 days after the last dose of study treatment in the neoadjuvant period) due to adverse reactions. Of the 326 placebo-treated patients who received surgery, 4% (n=16) experienced delay of surgery due to adverse reactions.
Of the 325 IMFINZI-treated patients who received surgery, 6.5% (n=21) did not receive adjuvant treatment due to adverse reactions. Of the 326 placebo-treated patients who received surgery, 5.8% (n=19) did not receive adjuvant treatment due to adverse reactions.
Adjuvant Phase of AEGEAN
A total of 265 patients in the IMFINZI arm and 254 patients in the placebo arm received at least 1 dose of adjuvant treatment.
Of the patients who received single agent IMFINZI as adjuvant treatment, 13% experienced serious adverse reactions. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in >1% of patients were pneumonia (1.9%), pneumonitis (1.1%), and COVID-19 (1.1%). Four fatal adverse reactions occurred during the adjuvant phase of the study, including COVID-19 pneumonia, pneumonia aspiration, interstitial lung disease and aortic aneurysm. Permanent discontinuation of adjuvant IMFINZI due to an adverse reaction occurred in 8% of patients. The most frequent (≥0.5%) adverse reaction that led to permanent discontinuation of adjuvant IMFINZI was pneumonitis (1.1%) and rash (0.8%).
Unresectable Stage III NSCLC - PACIFIC
The safety of IMFINZI in patients with Stage III NSCLC who completed concurrent platinum-based chemoradiotherapy within 42 days prior to initiation of study drug was evaluated in the PACIFIC study, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. A total of 475 patients received IMFINZI 10 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks. The study excluded patients who had disease progression following chemoradiation, with active or prior autoimmune disease within 2 years of initiation of the study or with medical conditions that required systemic immunosuppression [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
The study population characteristics were: median age of 64 years (range: 23 to 90), 45% age 65 years or older, 70% male, 69% White, 27% Asian, 75% former smoker, 16% current smoker, and 51% had WHO performance status of 1. All patients received definitive radiotherapy as per protocol, of which 92% received a total radiation dose of 54 Gy to 66 Gy. The median duration of exposure to IMFINZI was 10 months (range: 0.2 to 12.6).
IMFINZI was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 15% of patients. The most common adverse reactions leading to IMFINZI discontinuation were pneumonitis or radiation pneumonitis in 6% of patients. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 29% of patients receiving IMFINZI. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were pneumonitis or radiation pneumonitis (7%) and pneumonia (6%). Fatal pneumonitis or radiation pneumonitis and fatal pneumonia occurred in < 2% of patients and were similar across arms. The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were cough, fatigue, pneumonitis or radiation pneumonitis, upper respiratory tract infections, dyspnea, and rash.
Table 7 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in at least 10% of patients treated with IMFINZI.
IMFINZI N = 475 |
Placebo N = 234 |
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Adverse Reaction |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3-4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3-4 (%) |
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Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders |
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Cough/Productive Cough |
40 |
0.6 |
30 |
0.4 |
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PneumonitisIncludes acute interstitial pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis./Radiation Pneumonitis |
34 |
3.4 |
25 |
3 |
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DyspneaIncludes dyspnea, and exertional dyspnea. |
25 |
1.5 |
25 |
2.6 |
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General Disorders |
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FatigueIncludes asthenia and fatigue. |
34 |
0.8 |
32 |
1.3 |
|
Pyrexia |
15 |
0.2 |
9 |
0 |
|
Infections |
|||||
Upper respiratory tract infectionsIncludes laryngitis, nasopharyngitis, peritonsillar abscess, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, tracheobronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. |
26 |
0.4 |
19 |
0 |
|
PneumoniaIncludes lung infection, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, pneumonia, pneumonia adenoviral, pneumonia bacterial, pneumonia cytomegaloviral, pneumonia haemophilus, pneumonia klebsiella, pneumonia necrotizing, pneumonia pneumococcal, and pneumonia streptococcal. |
17 |
7 |
12 |
6 |
|
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders |
|||||
RashIncludes rash erythematous, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculopapular, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, erythema, eczema, rash, and dermatitis. |
23 |
0.6 |
12 |
0 |
|
PruritusIncludes pruritus generalized and pruritus. |
12 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
|
Gastrointestinal Disorders |
|||||
Diarrhea |
18 |
0.6 |
19 |
1.3 |
|
Abdominal painIncludes abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper, and flank pain. |
10 |
0.4 |
6 |
0.4 |
|
Endocrine Disorders |
|||||
HypothyroidismIncludes autoimmune hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism. |
12 |
0.2 |
1.7 |
0 |
Other adverse reactions occurring in less than 10% of patients treated with IMFINZI were dysphonia, dysuria, night sweats, peripheral edema, and increased susceptibility to infections.
Table 8 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities that occurred in at least 20% of patients treated with IMFINZI.
IMFINZI |
Placebo |
|||
Laboratory Abnormality |
All Grades Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.0. (%) Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: IMFINZI (range: 464 to 470) and placebo (range: 224 to 228). |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
Chemistry |
||||
Hyperglycemia |
52 |
8 |
51 |
8 |
Hypocalcemia |
46 |
0.2 |
41 |
0 |
Increased ALT |
39 |
2.3 |
22 |
0.4 |
Increased AST |
36 |
2.8 |
21 |
0.4 |
Hyponatremia |
33 |
3.6 |
30 |
3.1 |
Hyperkalemia |
32 |
1.1 |
29 |
1.8 |
Increased GGT |
24 |
3.4 |
22 |
1.7 |
Hematology |
||||
Lymphopenia |
43 |
17 |
39 |
18 |
Metastatic NSCLC - POSEIDON
The safety of IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with metastatic NSCLC was evaluated in POSEIDON (NCT03164616), a randomized, open-label, multicenter, active-controlled trial. A total of 330 patients received IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with tremelimumab-actl (≥ 30 kg body weight received 75 mg and < 30 kg body weight received 1 mg/kg) and histology-based platinum chemotherapy regimens [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Of these patients, 66% received the maximum 5 doses of tremelimumab-actl and 79% received at least 4 doses. Treatment was continued with IMFINZI as a single agent (or with IMFINZI and histologically-based pemetrexed for non-squamous patients based on the investigator’s decision) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The trial excluded patients with active or prior autoimmune disease or with medical conditions that required systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
The median age of patients who received IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy was 63 years (range: 27 to 87); 80% male; 61% White, 29% Asian, 58% former smoker, 25% current smoker, and 68% ECOG performance of 1.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 44% of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were pneumonia (11%), anemia (5%), diarrhea (2.4%), thrombocytopenia (2.4%), pyrexia (2.4%), and febrile neutropenia (2.1%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in a total of 4.2% of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy. These include hepatitis, nephritis, myocarditis, pancreatitis (all in the same patient), death (2 patients), sepsis (2 patients), pneumonitis (2 patients), acute kidney injury (2 patients), febrile neutropenia (1 patient), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (1 patient), dyspnea (1 patient), sudden death (1 patient), and ischemic stroke (1 patient).
Permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI or tremelimumab-actl due to an adverse reaction occurred in 17% of the patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI or tremelimumab-actl in > 2% of patients included pneumonia.
Dosage interruption or delay of IMFINZI and tremelimumab-actl due to an adverse reaction occurred in 41% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption or delay of IMFINZI and tremelimumab-actl in > 1% of patients included anemia, leukopenia/white blood cell count decreased, pneumonia, pneumonitis, colitis, diarrhea, hepatitis, rash, asthenia, amylase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, lipase increased, neutropenia/ neutrophil count decreased, and thrombocytopenia/platelet count decreased.
The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea. Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) were neutropenia, anemia, leukopenia, lymphocytopenia, lipase increased, hyponatremia and thrombocytopenia.
Table 9 summarizes the adverse reactions in POSEIDON.
IMFINZI with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy N = 330 |
Platinum-based chemotherapy N = 333 |
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Adverse Reaction |
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
Gastrointestinal disorders |
||||
Nausea |
42 |
1.8 |
37 |
2.1 |
Diarrhea |
22 |
1.5 |
15 |
1.5 |
Constipation |
19 |
0 |
24 |
0.6 |
Vomiting |
18 |
1.2 |
14 |
1.5 |
StomatitisIncludes mucosal inflammation and stomatitis. |
10 |
0 |
6 |
0.3 |
General disorders and administration site conditions |
||||
Fatigue/AstheniaIncludes asthenia and fatigue. |
36 |
5 |
32 |
4.5 |
PyrexiaIncludes body temperature increased, hyperpyrexia, hyperthermia, and pyrexia. |
19 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
EdemaIncludes face edema, localized edema, and edema peripheral. |
10 |
0 |
10 |
0.6 |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders |
||||
Musculoskeletal PainIncludes arthralgia, arthritis, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, neck pain, non-cardiac chest pain, and spinal pain. |
29 |
0.6 |
22 |
1.5 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders |
||||
Decreased appetite |
28 |
1.5 |
25 |
1.2 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
||||
RashIncludes eczema, erythema, dermatitis, drug eruption, erythema multiforme, pemphigoid, rash, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pruritic, and rash pustular. |
27 |
2.4 |
10 |
0.6 |
Pruritus |
11 |
0 |
4.5 |
0 |
Alopecia |
10 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
Infections and Infestations |
||||
Pneumonia Includes lower respiratory tract infection, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, pneumonia, pneumonia aspiration, and pneumonia bacterial. |
17 |
8 |
12 |
4.2 |
Upper respiratory tract infectionsIncludes laryngitis, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, tracheobronchitis and upper respiratory tract infection. |
15 |
0.6 |
9 |
0.9 |
Endocrine disorders |
||||
HypothyroidismIncludes blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased and hypothyroidism. |
13 |
0 |
2.1 |
0 |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders |
||||
Cough/Productive CoughIncludes cough and productive cough. |
12 |
0 |
8 |
0.3 |
Nervous system disorders |
||||
HeadacheIncludes headache and migraine. |
11 |
0 |
8 |
0.6 |
Table 10 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in POSEIDON.
Laboratory Abnormality Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. |
IMFINZI with tremelimumab-actl and platinum-based chemotherapy The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 45 to 326 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. |
Platinum-based chemotherapy The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 43 to 323 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. |
||
|
|
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
|
Chemistry |
||||
Blood creatinine increased |
89 |
4 |
83 |
1.9 |
Increased ALT |
64 |
6 |
56 |
4.7 |
Increased AST |
63 |
5 |
55 |
2.2 |
Hypocalcemia |
58 |
0.9 |
49 |
0.9 |
Hyponatremia |
55 |
13 |
50 |
11 |
Hyperkalemia |
49 |
2.2 |
35 |
2.8 |
Hyperglycemia |
42 |
6 |
37 |
3.1 |
Amylase increased |
41 |
9 |
25 |
6 |
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase increased |
38 |
2.2 |
35 |
4.7 |
Lipase increased |
35 |
14 |
25 |
5 |
Increased Alkaline Phosphatase |
33 |
3.4 |
26 |
1.2 |
Albumin decreased |
27 |
1.9 |
18 |
0.9 |
Hypokalemia |
21 |
7 |
17 |
2.8 |
Bilirubinemia |
16 |
0.9 |
8 |
0.3 |
Hypernatremia |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
Hypomagnesemia |
12 |
4 |
23 |
0 |
Hematology |
||||
Anemia |
84 |
24 |
84 |
25 |
Leukopenia |
77 |
21 |
81 |
18 |
Neutropenia |
71 |
37 |
69 |
32 |
Lymphocytopenia |
67 |
20 |
60 |
19 |
Thrombocytopenia |
53 |
11 |
54 |
12 |
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer – CASPIAN
The safety of IMFINZI in combination with etoposide and either carboplatin or cisplatin in previously untreated ES-SCLC was evaluated in CASPIAN, a randomized, open-label, multicenter, active-controlled trial. A total of 265 patients received IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with chemotherapy every 3 weeks for 4 cycles followed by IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The trial excluded patients with active or prior autoimmune disease or with medical conditions that required systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. Among 265 patients receiving IMFINZI, 49% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 19% were exposed for 12 months or longer.
Among 266 patients receiving chemotherapy alone, 57% of the patients received 6 cycles of chemotherapy and 8% of the patients received prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) after chemotherapy.
IMFINZI was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 7% of the patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. These include pneumonitis, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis and pancytopenia (1 patient each). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 31% of patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 1% of patients were febrile neutropenia (4.5%), pneumonia (2.3%), anemia (1.9%), pancytopenia (1.5%), pneumonitis (1.1%) and COPD (1.1%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4.9% of patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. These include pancytopenia, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary artery thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and hepatitis (1 patient each) and sudden death (2 patients). The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were nausea, fatigue/asthenia and alopecia.
Table 11 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with IMFINZI plus chemotherapy.
IMFINZI with etoposide and either carboplatin or cisplatin N = 265 |
Etoposide and either carboplatin or cisplatin N = 266 |
|||
Adverse Reaction |
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3-4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3-4 (%) |
Gastrointestinal disorders |
||||
Nausea |
34 |
0.4 |
34 |
1.9 |
Constipation |
17 |
0.8 |
19 |
0 |
Vomiting |
15 |
0 |
17 |
1.1 |
Diarrhea |
10 |
1.1 |
11 |
1.1 |
General disorders and administration site conditions |
||||
Fatigue/Asthenia |
32 |
3.4 |
32 |
2.3 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
||||
Alopecia |
31 |
1.1 |
34 |
0.8 |
RashIncludes rash erythematous, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculopapular, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, erythema, eczema, rash and dermatitis. |
11 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders |
||||
Decreased appetite |
18 |
0.8 |
17 |
0.8 |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders |
||||
Cough/Productive Cough |
15 |
0.8 |
9 |
0 |
Endocrine disorders |
||||
HyperthyroidismIncludes hyperthyroidism and Basedow's disease. |
10 |
0 |
0.4 |
0 |
Table 12 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities that occurred in at least 20% of patients treated with IMFINZI plus chemotherapy.
IMFINZI with Etoposide and either Carboplatin or Cisplatin |
Etoposide and either Carboplatin or Cisplatin |
|
Laboratory Abnormality |
Grade Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. 3 or 4 (%) Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: IMFINZI (range: 258 to 263) and chemotherapy (range: 253 to 262) except magnesium IMFINZI with chemotherapy (18) and chemotherapy (16). |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
Chemistry |
||
Hyponatremia |
11 |
13 |
Hypomagnesemia |
11 |
6 |
Hyperglycemia |
5 |
5 |
Increased Alkaline Phosphatase |
4.9 |
3.5 |
Increased ALT |
4.9 |
2.7 |
Increased AST |
4.6 |
1.2 |
Hypocalcemia |
3.5 |
2.4 |
Blood creatinine increased |
3.4 |
1.1 |
Hyperkalemia |
1.5 |
3.1 |
TSH decreased < LLNLLN = lower limit of normal and ≥ LLN at baseline |
NA |
NA |
Hematology |
||
Neutropenia |
41 |
48 |
Lymphopenia |
14 |
13 |
Anemia |
13 |
22 |
Thrombocytopenia |
12 |
15 |
Biliary Tract Cancer
Locally Advanced or Metastatic BTC - TOPAZ-1
The safety of IMFINZI in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin in locally advanced or metastatic BTC was evaluated in TOPAZ-1, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. A total of 338 patients received IMFINZI 1,500 mg in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin every 3 weeks up to 8 cycles followed by IMFINZI 1,500 mg every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients with active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders, HIV infection or other active infections, including tuberculosis or hepatitis C were ineligible [see Clinical Studies (14.3)].
IMFINZI was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 6% of the patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. The most frequently reported events resulting in discontinuation were sepsis (3 patients) and ischemic stroke (2 patients). The remaining events were dispersed across system organ classes and reported in 1 patient each. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 47% of patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were cholangitis (7%), pyrexia (3.8%), anemia (3.6%), sepsis (3.3%) and acute kidney injury (2.4%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.6% of patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. These include ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (4 patients), sepsis (2 patients) and upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (2 patients). The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were fatigue, nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, rash and pyrexia. Table 11 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with IMFINZI plus chemotherapy.
IMFINZI with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin N = 338 |
Placebo with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin N = 342 |
|||
Adverse Reaction |
All Grades Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 5.0. (%) |
Grade 3-4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grade 3-4 (%) |
General disorders and administration site conditions |
||||
FatigueIncludes fatigue, malaise, cancer fatigue and asthenia. |
42 |
6 |
43 |
6 |
Pyrexia |
20 |
1.5 |
16 |
0.6 |
Gastrointestinal disorders |
||||
Nausea |
40 |
1.5 |
34 |
1.8 |
Constipation |
32 |
0.6 |
29 |
0.3 |
Abdominal painIncludes abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper and flank pain. |
24 |
0.6 |
23 |
2.9 |
Vomiting |
18 |
1.5 |
18 |
2.0 |
Diarrhea |
17 |
1.2 |
15 |
1.8 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders |
||||
Decreased appetite |
26 |
2.1 |
23 |
0.9 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
||||
RashIncludes rash macular, rash maculopapular, rash morbilliform, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, rash erythematous, dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis bullous, drug eruption, eczema, erythema, dermatitis and rash. |
23 |
0.9 |
14 |
0 |
Pruritus |
11 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
Psychiatric disorders |
||||
Insomnia |
10 |
0 |
11 |
0 |
Table 14 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in patients treated with IMFINZI plus chemotherapy.
IMFINZI with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin |
Placebo with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin |
|
Laboratory Abnormality |
Grade Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 5.0. Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: IMFINZI with gemcitabine/cisplatin (range: 312 to 335) and Placebo with gemcitabine/cisplatin (range: 319 to 341). 3 or 4 (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
Chemistry |
||
Hyponatremia |
18 |
13 |
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased |
12 |
13 |
Increased bilirubin |
10 |
14 |
Hypokalemia |
8 |
4.4 |
Increased AST |
8 |
8 |
Increased ALT |
7 |
6 |
Blood creatinine increased |
5 |
2.1 |
Hypomagnesemia |
4.5 |
2.2 |
Hypoalbuminemia |
3.6 |
2.9 |
Hyperkalemia |
2.1 |
2.1 |
Increased Alkaline Phosphatase |
1.8 |
3.8 |
Hypocalcemia |
1.8 |
2.4 |
Hematology |
||
Neutropenia |
48 |
49 |
Anemia |
31 |
28 |
Leukopenia |
28 |
28 |
Lymphopenia |
23 |
15 |
Thrombocytopenia |
18 |
18 |
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Unresectable HCC - HIMALAYA
The safety of IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl was evaluated in a total of 388 patients with uHCC in HIMALAYA, a randomized, open-label, multicenter study [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Patients received IMFINZI 1,500 mg administered as a single intravenous infusion in combination with tremelimumab-actl 300 mg on the same day, followed by IMFINZI every 4 weeks or sorafenib 400 mg given orally twice daily.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients who received IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl. Serious adverse reactions in > 1% of patients included hemorrhage (6%), diarrhea (4%), sepsis (2.1%), pneumonia (2.1%), rash (1.5%), vomiting (1.3%), acute kidney injury (1.3%), and anemia (1.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8% of patients who received IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl, including death (1%), hemorrhage intracranial (0.5%), cardiac arrest (0.5%), pneumonitis (0.5%), hepatic failure (0.5%), and immune-mediated hepatitis (0.5%). The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain.
Permanent discontinuation of treatment regimen due to an adverse reaction occurred in 14% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation (≥ 1%) were hemorrhage (1.8%), diarrhea (1.5%), AST increased (1%), and hepatitis (1%).
Dosage interruptions or delay of the treatment regimen due to an adverse reaction occurred in 35% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption or delay in ≥ 1% of patients included ALT increased (3.6%), diarrhea (3.6%), rash (3.6%), amylase increased (3.4%), AST increased (3.1%), lipase increased (2.8%), pneumonia (1.5%), hepatitis (1.5%), pyrexia (1.5%), anemia (1.3%), thrombocytopenia (1%), hyperthyroidism (1%), pneumonitis (1%), and blood creatinine increased (1%).
Table 15 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl in the HIMALAYA study.
IMFINZI and Tremelimumab-actl
(N = 388) |
Sorafenib
(N = 374) |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|
Adverse Reaction | All Grades (%) | Grade 3-4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3-4 (%) |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
||||
RashRepresents a composite of multiple related terms. |
32 |
2.8 |
57 |
12 |
Pruritus |
23 |
0 |
6 |
0.3 |
Gastrointestinal disorders |
||||
Diarrhea |
27 |
6 |
45 |
4.3 |
Abdominal pain |
20 |
1.8 |
24 |
4 |
Nausea |
12 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
General disorders and administration site conditions |
||||
Fatigue |
26 |
3.9 |
30 |
6 |
Pyrexia |
13 |
0.3 |
9 |
0.3 |
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders |
||||
Musculoskeletal pain |
22 |
2.6 |
17 |
0.8 |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders |
||||
Decreased appetite |
17 |
1.3 |
18 |
0.8 |
Endocrine disorders |
||||
Hypothyroidism |
14 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
Psychiatric disorders |
||||
Insomnia |
10 |
0.3 |
4.3 |
0 |
Table 16 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities that occurred in patients treated with IMFINZI in combination with tremelimumab-actl in the HIMALAYA study.
IMFINZI and Tremelimumab-actl |
Sorafenib |
|||
Laboratory Abnormality |
Any grade Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. (%) Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: IMFINZI with tremelimumab-actl (range: 367-378) and sorafenib (range:344-352). |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
Any grade (%) |
Grade 3 or 4 (%) |
Chemistry |
||||
Aspartate Aminotransferase increased |
63 |
27 |
55 |
21 |
Alanine Aminotransferase increased |
56 |
18 |
53 |
12 |
Sodium decreased |
46 |
15 |
40 |
11 |
Bilirubin increased |
41 |
8 |
47 |
11 |
Alkaline Phosphatase increased |
41 |
8 |
44 |
5 |
Glucose increased |
39 |
14 |
29 |
4 |
Calcium decreased |
34 |
0 |
43 |
0.3 |
Albumin decreased |
31 |
0.5 |
37 |
1.7 |
Potassium increased |
28 |
3.8 |
21 |
2.6 |
Creatinine increased |
21 |
1.3 |
15 |
0.9 |
Hematology |
||||
Hemoglobin decreased |
52 |
4.8 |
40 |
6 |
Lymphocytes decreased |
41 |
11 |
39 |
10 |
Platelets decreased |
29 |
1.6 |
35 |
3.1 |
Leukocytes decreased |