tibsovo

Important safety information

QTc Interval Prolongation : Monitor electrocardiograms and electrolytes. If QTc interval prolongation occurs, dose reduce or withhold, then resume dose or permanently discontinue TIBSOVO ( 2.3 , 5.2 ). Guillain-Barré Syndrome : Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of new motor and/or sensory findings. Permanently discontinue TIBSOVO in patients who are diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome ( 2.3 , 5.3 ). 5.1 Differentiation Syndrome in AML and MDS Differentiation syndrome is associated with rapid proliferation and differentiation of myeloid cells and may be life-threatening or fatal. Symptoms of differentiation syndrome in patients treated with TIBSOVO included noninfectious leukocytosis, peripheral edema, pyrexia, dyspnea, pleural effusion, hypotension, hypoxia, pulmonary edema, pneumonitis, pericardial effusion, rash, fluid overload, tumor lysis syndrome and creatinine increased. In the combination study AG120-C-009, 15% (11/71) patients with newly diagnosed AML treated with TIBSOVO plus azacitidine experienced differentiation syndrome [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Of the 11 patients with newly diagnosed AML who experienced differentiation syndrome with TIBSOVO plus azacitidine 8 (73%) recovered. Differentiation syndrome occurred as early as 3 days after start of therapy and during the first month on treatment. In the monotherapy clinical trial AG120-C-001, 25% (7/28) of patients with newly diagnosed AML and 19% (34/179) of patients with relapsed or refractory AML treated with TIBSOVO experienced differentiation syndrome [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Of the 7 patients with newly diagnosed AML who experienced differentiation syndrome, 6 (86%) patients recovered. Of the 34 patients with relapsed or refractory AML who experienced differentiation syndrome, 27 (79%) patients recovered after treatment or after dose interruption of TIBSOVO. Differentiation syndrome occurred as early as 1 day and up to 3 months after TIBSOVO initiation and has been observed with or without concomitant leukocytosis. In the monotherapy clinical trial AG120-C-001, 11% (2/19) of patients with relapsed or refractory MDS treated with TIBSOVO experienced differentiation syndrome [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Of the 2 patients who experienced differentiation syndrome, both recovered after treatment or after dose interruption of TIBSOVO. Differentiation syndrome occurred as early as 1 day and up to 3 months after TIBSOVO initiation and has been observed with or without concomitant leukocytosis. If differentiation syndrome is suspected, initiate dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 12 hours (or an equivalent dose of an alternative oral or IV corticosteroid) and hemodynamic monitoring until improvement [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . If concomitant noninfectious leukocytosis is observed, initiate treatment with hydroxyurea or leukapheresis, as clinically indicated. Taper corticosteroids and hydroxyurea after resolution of symptoms and administer corticosteroids for a minimum of 3 days. Symptoms of differentiation syndrome may recur with premature discontinuation of corticosteroid and/or hydroxyurea treatment. If severe signs and/or symptoms persist for more than 48 hours after initiation of corticosteroids, interrupt TIBSOVO until signs and symptoms are no longer severe [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. 5.2 QTc Interval Prolongation Patients treated with TIBSOVO can develop QT (QTc) prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. Of the 71 patients with newly diagnosed AML treated with TIBSOVO in combination with azacitidine in the clinical trial (Study AG120-C-009), 10 (14%) were found to have a heart-rate corrected QT interval (using Fridericia's method) (QTcF) greater than 500 msec and 15 out of 69 (22%) had an increase from baseline QTcF greater than 60 msec [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . The clinical trial excluded patients with a QTcF ≥ 470 msec or other factors that increased the risk of QT prolongation or arrhythmic events (e.g. NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure, hypokalemia, family history of long QT interval syndrome). Of the 265 patients with hematological malignancies, including patients with AML and MDS, treated with TIBSOVO monotherapy in the clinical trial (AG120-C-001), 9% were found to have a QTc interval greater than 500 msec and 14% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc greater than 60 msec [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . One patient developed ventricular fibrillation attributed to TIBSOVO. The clinical trial excluded patients with baseline QTc of ≥ 450 msec (unless the QTc ≥ 450 msec was due to a pre-existing bundle branch block) or with a history of long QT syndrome or uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease. Of the 123 patients with cholangiocarcinoma treated with TIBSOVO in the clinical trial (Study AG120-C-005), 2% were found to have a QTc interval greater than 500 msec and 5% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc greater than 60 msec [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . The clinical trial excluded patients with a heart-rate corrected QT interval (using Fridericia's formula) (QTcF) ≥ 450 msec or other factors that increased the risk of QT prolongation or arrhythmic events (e.g., heart failure, hypokalemia, family history of long QT interval syndrome). Concomitant use of TIBSOVO with drugs known to prolong the QTc interval (e.g., anti-arrhythmic medicines, fluoroquinolones, triazole anti-fungals, 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists) and CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of QTc interval prolongation [see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. Conduct monitoring of electrocardiograms (ECGs) and electrolytes [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . In patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those who are taking medications known to prolong the QTc interval, more frequent monitoring may be necessary. Interrupt TIBSOVO if QTc increases to greater than 480 msec and less than 500 msec. Interrupt and reduce TIBSOVO if QTc increases to greater than 500 msec. Permanently discontinue TIBSOVO in patients who develop QTc interval prolongation with signs or symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia [See Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . 5.3 Guillain-Barré Syndrome Guillain-Barré syndrome can develop in patients treated with TIBSOVO. Guillain-Barré syndrome occurred in 0.8% (2/265) of patients treated with TIBSOVO in study AG120-C-001 [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Monitor patients taking TIBSOVO for onset of new signs or symptoms of motor and/or sensory neuropathy such as unilateral or bilateral weakness, sensory alterations, paresthesias, or difficulty breathing. Permanently discontinue TIBSOVO in patients who are diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ].