Data from proof-of-concept, randomized,
Phase 2 RELATIVITY-104 trial exploring the combination of
nivolumab, relatlimab (1:1) and chemotherapy as first-line
treatment for stage IV or recurrent NSCLC; BMS initiating Phase 3
RELATIVITY-1093 trial
Ten-year follow-up data from CheckMate -067
showed continued durable, long-term survival benefit of Opdivo®
(nivolumab) plus Yervoy® (ipilimumab) in patients with advanced or
metastatic melanoma
Results from several early-phase clinical
trials reinforce the strength and diversity of BMS’ oncology
portfolio, including novel combinations and modalities, across a
wide range of solid tumors
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced the
presentation of nearly 60 abstracts of company-sponsored studies,
investigator-sponsored studies, and collaborations from across its
oncology portfolio and pipeline at the European Society for Medical
Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024 to be held from September 13-17 in
Barcelona, Spain.
“Our data at ESMO this year highlight BMS’ enduring impact in
oncology and offer insights into our earlier-phase, next-generation
assets,” said Samit Hirawat, M.D., executive vice president, chief
medical officer and head of development, Bristol Myers Squibb. “We
are proud to continue to expand our oncology leadership and
showcase progress within our diversified pipeline, including novel
ADCs and protein degraders, to advance the next wave of
breakthrough cancer treatments and offer more options for patients
across a wide range of tumor types.”
Key data being presented by Bristol Myers Squibb at ESMO
Congress 2024 include:
Data supporting our innovative oncology portfolio
- Ten-year follow-up data from the Phase 3 CheckMate –067 trial
showed the continued durable, long-term survival benefit of Opdivo®
(nivolumab) plus Yervoy® (ipilimumab) in patients with advanced or
metastatic melanoma. These data represent the longest reported
median overall survival from a Phase 3 advanced melanoma trial.
(LBA43)
- An update of clinical outcomes from the Phase 3 CheckMate -77T
trial evaluating an Opdivo-based perioperative regimen in patients
with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (LBA50)
- Expanded analyses from the CheckMate -9DW trial evaluating
Opdivo plus Yervoy vs lenvatinib or sorafenib as first-line (1L)
treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC)
(965MO)
- Subgroup efficacy and expanded safety data from the Phase 3
CheckMate –8HW trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy as first-line
treatment for microsatellite instability-high/mismatch
repair-deficient (MSI-H/dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
(541P)
- Updated efficacy and safety results at approximately 15-months
of follow up from the Phase 3 CheckMate –67T trial evaluating
subcutaneous nivolumab in patients with previously treated advanced
or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (1691P)
- Efficacy and safety data from the randomized Phase 3 KRYSTAL-12
trial evaluating KRAZATI® (adagrasib) versus docetaxel in patients
with pretreated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring a
KRASG12C mutation and baseline brain metastases (LBA57)
Studies supporting our advancing pipeline
- Data from the proof-of-concept, randomized, Phase 2
RELATIVITY-104 trial evaluating the combination of nivolumab and
relatlimab (1:1) plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy (PDCT) as
first-line treatment for stage IV or recurrent NSCLC (LBA53)
- BMS is initiating the Phase 3 RELATIVITY-1093 trial evaluating
the fixed-dose combination of nivolumab and relatlimab (FDC 1:1)
plus chemotherapy versus pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy as a
first-line treatment for patients with stage IV or recurrent
non-squamous NSCLC with tumor cell PD-L1 expression of 1 to 49%,
supported by findings from the RELATIVITY-104 trial
- First data from the randomized, Phase 2 CA001-050 trial
evaluating BMS-986012, an anti-fucosyl-GM1 monoclonal antibody, in
combination with carboplatin, etoposide, and nivolumab as a
first-line therapy in newly diagnosed patients with extensive-stage
small cell lung cancer: interim analysis (1786O)
- Updated safety and clinical activity from first-in-human Phase
1 trial evaluating the targeted protein degrader BMS-986365, the
company’s potential best-in-class oral dual androgen receptor
ligand-directed degrader (AR LDD) and antagonist, in heavily
pre-treated patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate
cancer (1597MO)
- Three presentations of data evaluating BL-B01D1, a bispecific
antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting both EGFR and HER3 being
developed in collaboration with SystImmune, Inc., in locally
advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer, locally advanced or
metastatic urothelial carcinoma, and locally advanced or metastatic
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (54P, 1959O and 1426P)
Bristol Myers Squibb will host an investor webcast on Saturday,
September 14 at 20:00 CEST (2:00 p.m. EDT) to discuss advancements
in our cancer pipeline, including key data at ESMO. Company
executives will provide an overview at the meeting and address
inquiries from investors and analysts.
Investors and the general public are invited to listen to a live
webcast at http://investor.bms.com and are urged to register prior
to the webcast.
Those unable to register can access the live conference call by
dialing in the U.S. toll-free +1 833-816-1116 or international +1
412-317-0705. Materials related to the call will be available at
http://investor.bms.com prior to the start of the conference
call.
Please see below for Important Safety Information and full
Prescribing Information for Opdualag™ (nivolumab and
relatlimab-rmbw), Opdivo plus Yervoy, and KRAZATI.
Summary of
Presentations:
Select Bristol Myers Squibb studies at the ESMO Congress 2024
include:
Abstract Title
Author
Presentation Type/#
Session Title
Session Date/Time
Gastrointestinal
Cancers
Nivolumab (NIVO) plus ipilimumab
(IPI) vs lenvatinib (LEN) or sorafenib (SOR) as first-line (1L)
treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC):
expanded analyses from CheckMate 9DW
Thomas Decaens
Mini oral
965MO
GI tumors, upper
Monday, September 16
08:30 – 10:00 CEST / 2:30 – 4:00
AM EDT
Nivolumab (NIVO) plus ipilimumab
(IPI) vs chemotherapy (chemo) as first-line (1L) treatment for
microsatellite instability-high/mismatch repair-deficient
(MSI-H/dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): subgroup efficacy
and expanded safety analyses from CheckMate 8HW
Thierry Andre
Poster
541P
Colorectal cancer
Monday, September 16
Onsite poster display
BL-B01D1, an EGFR x HER3
Bispecific Antibody-drug Conjugate (ADC), in Patients with Locally
Advanced or Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(ESCC)
Liu Chang
Poster
1426P
Oesophagogastric cancer
Monday, September 16
Onsite poster display
BL-B01D1, an EGFR x HER3
Bispecific Antibody-drug Conjugate (ADC), in Patients with Locally
Advanced or Metastatic Biliary Tract Carcinoma (BTC)
Zhihao Lu
Poster
54P
Biliary tract cancer, incl.
cholangiocarcinoma
Monday, September 16
Onsite poster display
Real-World Data on the Use of
Nivolumab plus Chemotherapy for Patients with Metastatic
GC/GEJC/EAC: A Canadian Perspective
Mustapha Tehfe
Poster
1415P
Oesophagogastric cancer
Monday, September 16
Onsite poster display
Long-term management and outcomes
in gastroesophageal cancer in Norway
Aleksander Kolstad
Poster
1459P
Oesophagogastric cancer
Monday, September 16
Onsite poster display
Genitourinary Cancers
BL-B01D1, an EGFR x HER3
Bispecific Antibody-drug Conjugate (ADC), in Patients with Locally
Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma (mUC)
Dingwei Ye
Oral
1959O
GU tumors, non-prostate
Friday, September 13
14:00-15:30 PM CEST / 8:00 – 9:30
AM EDT
Subcutaneous nivolumab (NIVO SC)
vs intravenous nivolumab (NIVO IV) in patients (pts) with
previously treated advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell
carcinoma (ccRCC): updated efficacy and safety results from
CheckMate 67T
Laurence Albiges
Poster
1691P
Renal cancer
Sunday, September 15
Onsite poster display
Clinical activity of BMS-986365
(CC-94676), a dual androgen receptor (AR) ligand-directed degrader
and antagonist, in heavily pretreated patients (pts) with
metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Dana Rathkopf
Oral
1597MO
GU tumors, prostate
Monday, September 16
10:15 – 11:45 CEST / 4:15 – 5:45
AM EDT
Real-world (RW) characteristics
and outcomes in patients (pts) with muscle-invasive urothelial
carcinoma (MIUC) treated with adjuvant nivolumab (NIVO) with or
without neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC)
Ebrahimi Hedyeh
Poster
1992P
Urothelial cancer
Sunday, September 15
Onsite poster display
Novel serum glycoproteomic
biomarkers predict response to nivolumab plus cabozantinib
(NIVO+CABO) versus sunitinib (SUN) in advanced RCC (aRCC): analysis
from CheckMate 9ER
David A. Braun
Mini oral
1694MO
GU tumors, non-prostate
Sunday, September 15
08:30-10:00 CEST / 2:30-4:00 AM
EDT
Health-related quality of life
from the CheckMate 901 trial of nivolumab as first-line therapy for
unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma
Jens Bedke
Oral
1960O
GU tumors, non-prostate
Monday, September 16
08:30-10:00 AM CEST / 2:30 – 4:00
AM EDT
Melanoma
Ten-year survival outcomes of the
CheckMate 067 phase 3 trial of nivolumab plus ipilimumab in
advanced melanoma
James Larkin
Mini Oral
LBA43
Melanoma and other skin
tumors
Sunday, September 15
14:45 - 16:15 CEST / 8:45 – 10:15
AM EDT
Nivolumab plus relatlimab vs
nivolumab in previously untreated metastatic or unresectable
melanoma: 3-year subgroup analyses from RELATIVITY-047
Dirk Schadendorf
Poster
1092P
Melanoma and other skin
tumors
Saturday, September 14
Onsite poster display
Adjuvant nivolumab v placebo in
stage IIB/C melanoma: 3-year results from CheckMate 76K
Georgina Long
Mini Oral
1077MO
Melanoma and other skin
tumors
Sunday, September 15
14:45 - 16:15 CEST / 8:45 – 10:15
AM EDT
Thoracic Cancers
Nivolumab (NIVO) plus relatlimab
with platinum-doublet chemotherapy (PDCT) vs NIVO + PDCT as
first-line (1L) treatment (tx) for stage IV or recurrent NSCLC:
results from the randomized phase 2 RELATIVITY-104 study
Nicolas Girard
Oral
LBA53
NSCLC, metastatic
Saturday, September 14
08:30 – 10:00 CEST / 2:30 – 4:00
AM EDT
Perioperative nivolumab (NIVO) vs
placebo (PBO) in patients (pts) with resectable NSCLC: clinical
update from the phase 3 CheckMate 77T study
Mariano Provencio
Mini-oral
LBA50
Non-metastatic NSCLC
Sunday, September 15
10:15 – 11:30 CEST / 4:15 - 5:30 AM
EDT
Adagrasib versus docetaxel in
patients with KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic
NSCLC and baseline brain metastases: results from KRYSTAL-12
Fabrice Barlesi
Mini-oral
LBA57
NSCLC metastatic
Saturday, September 14
10:15 – 11:45 CEST / 4:15 – 5:45
AM EDT
BMS-986012
(anti-fucosyl-monosialoganglioside-1 [Fuc-GM1]) with carboplatin +
etoposide (CE) + nivolumab (N) as first-line therapy in
extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC): interim analysis
(IA) of a randomized phase 2 study
Ewa Kalinka
Oral
1786O
Non-metastatic NSCLC
Friday, September 13
14:00 – 15:30 CEST / 8:00 – 9:30
AM EDT
Association between early
endpoints and survival outcomes in neoadjuvant treatment of
resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): A multi-country
retrospective study
Mariano Provencio Pulla
Poster
1230P
NSCLC, early stage
Saturday, September 14
Onsite poster display
Real-world immunotherapy (IO)
rechallenge outcomes with nivolumab (NIVO) in advanced non-small
cell lung cancer (aNSCLC) in France: LIST study interim results
Benoit Bodbert
Poster
1317P
NSCLC, metastatic
Saturday, September 14
Onsite poster display
Expression Analysis of Fuc-GM1
Ganglioside in First-Line Therapy for Extensive-Stage Small Cell
Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC) with BMS-986012, Nivolumab, and
Carboplatin-Etoposide
Kenneth J. O'Byrne
Poster
1801P
SCLC
Saturday, September 14
Onsite poster display
KRYSTAL-7: a phase 3 study of
first-line adagrasib plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone
in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with
KRAS G12C mutation
Marina C. Garassino
Poster
1394TiP
NSCLC, metastatic
Saturday, September 14
Onsite poster display
Real-world treatment and overall
survival (OS) in patients (pts) with ROS1-positive (ROS1+)
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in England between 2014 and
2023
Alistair Greystoke
Poster
1291P
NSCLC, metastatic
Saturday, September 14
Onsite poster display
Nivolumab (NIVO) in the
first-line (1L) or second-line (2L) and later (2L+) settings in
patients (pts) with recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell
carcinoma of the head and neck (R/M SCCHN): Updated results from
the German non-interventional study (NIS), HANNA
A. Dietz
Poster
873P
Head and neck cancer, excluding
thyroid
Saturday, September 14
Onsite poster display
All regular abstracts, except late-breaking abstracts, are
available on the ESMO Congress 2024 website as of 00:05 CEST on
Monday, September 9. All late-breaking abstracts will be available
on the ESMO Congress 2024 website at 00:05 CEST on the day of
presentation.
Bristol Myers Squibb: Creating a Better
Future for People with Cancer
Bristol Myers Squibb is inspired by a single vision —
transforming patients’ lives through science. The goal of the
company’s cancer research is to deliver medicines that offer each
patient a better, healthier life and to make cure a possibility.
Building on a legacy across a broad range of cancers that have
changed survival expectations for many, Bristol Myers Squibb
researchers are exploring new frontiers in personalized medicine
and, through innovative digital platforms, are turning data into
insights that sharpen their focus. Deep understanding of causal
human biology, cutting-edge capabilities and differentiated
research programs uniquely position the company to approach cancer
from every angle.
Cancer can have a relentless grasp on many parts of a patient’s
life, and Bristol Myers Squibb is committed to taking actions to
address all aspects of care, from diagnosis to survivorship. As a
leader in cancer care, Bristol Myers Squibb is working to empower
all people with cancer to have a better future.
OPDIVO INDICATIONS
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), as a single agent, is indicated for the
treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with
unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab),
is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12
years and older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
OPDIVO® is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult and
pediatric patients 12 years and older with completely resected
Stage IIB, Stage IIC, Stage III, or Stage IV melanoma.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with platinum-doublet
chemotherapy, is indicated as neoadjuvant treatment of adult
patients with resectable (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive) non-small
cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab),
is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with
metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express
PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or
ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab)
and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the
first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with no EGFR or ALK genomic
tumor aberrations.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult
patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with
progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients with
EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease
progression on FDA-approved therapy for these aberrations prior to
receiving OPDIVO.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab),
is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with
unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab),
is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with
intermediate or poor risk advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with cabozantinib, is
indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with
advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult
patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who have received
prior anti-angiogenic therapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult
patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) that has relapsed or
progressed after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
(HSCT) and brentuximab vedotin or after 3 or more lines of systemic
therapy that includes autologous HSCT. This indication is approved
under accelerated approval based on overall response rate.
Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon
verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory
trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult
patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of
the head and neck (SCCHN) with disease progression on or after
platinum-based therapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult
patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma
who have disease progression during or following
platinum-containing chemotherapy or have disease progression within
12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with
platinum-containing chemotherapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), as a single agent, is indicated for the
adjuvant treatment of adult patients with urothelial carcinoma (UC)
who are at high risk of recurrence after undergoing radical
resection of UC.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with cisplatin and
gemcitabine, is indicated as first-line treatment for adult
patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), as a single agent, is indicated for the
treatment of adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with
microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair
deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) that has
progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine,
oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. This indication is approved under
accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of
response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent
upon verification and description of clinical benefit in
confirmatory trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab),
is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12
years and older with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or
mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC)
that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine,
oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. This indication is approved under
accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of
response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent
upon verification and description of clinical benefit in
confirmatory trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab),
is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated
with sorafenib. This indication is approved under accelerated
approval based on overall response rate and duration of response.
Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon
verification and description of clinical benefit in the
confirmatory trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult
patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after prior
fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of
completely resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer
with residual pathologic disease in adult patients who have
received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and
platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line
treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced or
metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab),
is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with
unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell
carcinoma (ESCC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and
platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of
adult patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer,
gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal
adenocarcinoma.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
Immune-mediated adverse reactions listed herein may not include
all possible severe and fatal immune- mediated adverse
reactions.
Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal,
can occur in any organ system or tissue. While immune-mediated
adverse reactions usually manifest during treatment, they can also
occur after discontinuation of OPDIVO or YERVOY. Early
identification and management are essential to ensure safe use of
OPDIVO and YERVOY. Monitor for signs and symptoms that may be
clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse
reactions. Evaluate clinical chemistries including liver enzymes,
creatinine, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level, and thyroid
function at baseline and periodically during treatment with OPDIVO
and before each dose of YERVOY. 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 OPDIVO and YERVOY depending
on severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the
accompanying Full Prescribing Information). In general, if OPDIVO
or YERVOY interruption or discontinuation is required, administer
systemic corticosteroid therapy (1 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
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis. The
incidence of pneumonitis is higher in patients who have received
prior thoracic radiation. In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy,
immune- mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.1% (61/1994) of
patients, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.9%), and Grade 2
(2.1%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg
every 3 weeks, immune- mediated pneumonitis occurred in 7% (31/456)
of patients, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (2.0%), and Grade 2
(4.4%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg
every 3 weeks, immune- mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.9%
(26/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.4%) and Grade 2 (2.6%).
In NSCLC patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks with
YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks, immune- mediated pneumonitis occurred
in 9% (50/576) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.5%), Grade 3
(3.5%), and Grade 2 (4.0%). Four patients (0.7%) died due to
pneumonitis.
In Checkmate 205 and 039, pneumonitis, including interstitial
lung disease, occurred in 6.0% (16/266) of patients receiving
OPDIVO. Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 4.9% (13/266) of
patients receiving OPDIVO, including Grade 3 (n=1) and Grade 2
(n=12).
Immune-Mediated Colitis
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated colitis, which may
be fatal. A common symptom included in the definition of colitis
was 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. In
patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated colitis
occurred in 2.9% (58/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.7%)
and Grade 2 (1%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated colitis occurred in 25%
(115/456) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.4%), Grade 3 (14%) and
Grade 2 (8%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1
mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated colitis occurred in 9%
(60/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (4.4%) and Grade 2
(3.7%).
Immune-Mediated Hepatitis and
Hepatotoxicity
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated hepatitis. In
patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated hepatitis
occurred in 1.8% (35/1994) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.2%),
Grade 3 (1.3%), and Grade 2 (0.4%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1
mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated hepatitis
occurred in 15% (70/456) of patients, including Grade 4 (2.4%),
Grade 3 (11%), and Grade 2 (1.8%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3
mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated hepatitis
occurred in 7% (48/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (1.2%),
Grade 3 (4.9%), and Grade 2 (0.4%).
OPDIVO in combination with cabozantinib can cause hepatic
toxicity with higher frequencies of Grade 3 and 4 ALT and AST
elevations compared to OPDIVO alone. Consider more frequent
monitoring of liver enzymes as compared to when the drugs are
administered as single agents. In patients receiving OPDIVO and
cabozantinib, Grades 3 and 4 increased ALT or AST were seen in 11%
of patients.
Immune-Mediated
Endocrinopathies
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause primary or secondary adrenal
insufficiency, immune-mediated hypophysitis, immune-mediated
thyroid disorders, and Type 1 diabetes mellitus, which can present
with diabetic ketoacidosis. Withhold OPDIVO and YERVOY depending on
severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the
accompanying Full Prescribing Information). For Grade 2 or higher
adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including
hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Hypophysitis can
present with acute symptoms associated with mass effect such as
headache, photophobia, or visual field defects. Hypophysitis can
cause hypopituitarism; initiate hormone replacement as clinically
indicated. Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy.
Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism; initiate hormone
replacement or medical management as clinically indicated. Monitor
patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes;
initiate treatment with insulin as clinically indicated.
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, adrenal insufficiency
occurred in 1% (20/1994), including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2
(0.6%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg
every 3 weeks, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 8% (35/456),
including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and Grade 2 (4.2%). In
patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3
weeks, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 7% (48/666) of patients,
including Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (2.5%), and Grade 2 (4.1%). In
patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib, adrenal insufficiency
occurred in 4.7% (15/320) of patients, including Grade 3 (2.2%) and
Grade 2 (1.9%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, hypophysitis occurred
in 0.6% (12/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.2%) and Grade 2
(0.3%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3
weeks, hypophysitis occurred in 9% (42/456), including Grade 3
(2.4%) and Grade 2 (6%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with
YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hypophysitis occurred in 4.4%
(29/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and
Grade 2 (0.9%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, thyroiditis occurred
in 0.6% (12/1994) of patients, including Grade 2 (0.2%). In
patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3
weeks, thyroiditis occurred in 2.7% (22/666) of patients, including
Grade 3 (4.5%) and Grade 2 (2.2%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, hyperthyroidism
occurred in 2.7% (54/1994) of patients, including Grade 3
(<0.1%) and Grade 2 (1.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg
with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hyperthyroidism occurred in 9%
(42/456) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.9%) and Grade 2 (4.2%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3
weeks, hyperthyroidism occurred in 12% (80/666) of patients,
including Grade 3 (0.6%) and Grade 2 (4.5%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, hypothyroidism
occurred in 8% (163/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.2%) and
Grade 2 (4.8%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3
mg/kg every 3 weeks, hypothyroidism occurred in 20% (91/456) of
patients, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (11%). In patients
receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks,
hypothyroidism occurred in 18% (122/666) of patients, including
Grade 3 (0.6%) and Grade 2 (11%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, diabetes occurred in
0.9% (17/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2
(0.3%), and 2 cases of diabetic ketoacidosis. In patients receiving
OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, diabetes occurred
in 2.7% (15/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.6%), Grade 3
(0.3%), and Grade 2 (0.9%).
Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal
Dysfunction
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated nephritis. In
patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated nephritis
and renal dysfunction occurred in 1.2% (23/1994) of patients,
including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.5%), and Grade 2 (0.6%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3
weeks, immune-mediated nephritis with renal dysfunction occurred in
4.1% (27/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.6%), Grade 3
(1.1%), and Grade 2 (2.2%).
Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse
Reactions
OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis. Exfoliative
dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic
epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug rash with eosinophilia and
systemic symptoms (DRESS) has occurred with PD-1/PD-L1 blocking
antibodies. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may
be adequate to treat mild to moderate nonexfoliative rashes.
YERVOY can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis, including
bullous and exfoliative dermatitis, SJS, TEN, and DRESS. Topical
emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat
mild to moderate non-bullous/exfoliative rashes.
Withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO and YERVOY depending
on severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the
accompanying Full Prescribing Information).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated rash
occurred in 9% (171/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.1%) and
Grade 2 (2.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3
mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated rash occurred in 28% (127/456)
of patients, including Grade 3 (4.8%) and Grade 2 (10%). In
patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3
weeks, immune-mediated rash occurred in 16% (108/666) of patients,
including Grade 3 (3.5%) and Grade 2 (4.2%).
Other Immune-Mediated Adverse
Reactions
The following clinically significant immune-mediated adverse
reactions occurred at an incidence of <1% (unless otherwise
noted) in patients who received OPDIVO monotherapy or OPDIVO in
combination with YERVOY or were reported with the use of other
PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Severe or fatal cases have been
reported for some of these adverse reactions: 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;
gastrointestinal: pancreatitis to include increases in serum
amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis; musculoskeletal
and connective tissue: myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis, and
associated sequelae including renal failure, arthritis, polymyalgia
rheumatica; endocrine: hypoparathyroidism; other
(hematologic/immune): hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia,
hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), systemic inflammatory
response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi
lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, solid
organ transplant rejection, other transplant (including corneal
graft) rejection.
In addition to the immune-mediated adverse reactions listed
above, across clinical trials of YERVOY monotherapy or in
combination with OPDIVO, the following clinically significant
immune-mediated adverse reactions, some with fatal outcome,
occurred in <1% of patients unless otherwise specified: nervous
system: autoimmune neuropathy (2%), myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia
gravis, motor dysfunction; cardiovascular: angiopathy, temporal
arteritis; ocular: blepharitis, episcleritis, orbital myositis,
scleritis; gastrointestinal: pancreatitis (1.3%); other
(hematologic/immune): conjunctivitis, cytopenias (2.5%),
eosinophilia (2.1%), erythema multiforme, hypersensitivity
vasculitis, neurosensory hypoacusis, psoriasis.
Some ocular IMAR cases can be associated with retinal
detachment. Various grades of visual impairment, including
blindness, can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other
immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada–like syndrome, which has been observed in
patients receiving OPDIVO and YERVOY, as this may require treatment
with systemic corticosteroids to reduce the risk of permanent
vision loss.
Infusion-Related Reactions
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause severe infusion-related reactions.
Discontinue OPDIVO and YERVOY in patients with severe (Grade 3) or
life-threatening (Grade 4) infusion-related reactions. Interrupt or
slow the rate of infusion in patients with mild (Grade 1) or
moderate (Grade 2) infusion-related reactions. In patients
receiving OPDIVO monotherapy as a 60-minute infusion,
infusion-related reactions occurred in 6.4% (127/1994) of patients.
In a separate trial in which patients received OPDIVO monotherapy
as a 60-minute infusion or a 30- minute infusion, infusion-related
reactions occurred in 2.2% (8/368) and 2.7% (10/369) of patients,
respectively. Additionally, 0.5% (2/368) and 1.4% (5/369) of
patients, respectively, experienced adverse reactions within 48
hours of infusion that led to dose delay, permanent discontinuation
or withholding of OPDIVO. In melanoma patients receiving OPDIVO 1
mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, infusion-related reactions
occurred in 2.5% (10/407) of patients. In HCC patients receiving
OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, infusion-related
reactions occurred in 8% (4/49) of patients. In RCC patients
receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks,
infusion-related reactions occurred in 5.1% (28/547) of patients.
In MSI-H/dMMR mCRC patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1
mg/kg every 3 weeks, infusion-related reactions occurred in 4.2%
(5/119) of patients. In MPM patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every
2 weeks with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks, infusion-related
reactions occurred in 12% (37/300) of patients.
Complications of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Transplantation
Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who
receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
before or after being treated with OPDIVO or YERVOY.
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 OPDIVO or YERVOY and allogeneic
HSCT.
Follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related
complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefit versus
risks of treatment with OPDIVO and YERVOY prior to or after an
allogeneic HSCT.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on its mechanism of action and findings from animal
studies, OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause fetal harm when administered
to a pregnant woman. The effects of YERVOY are likely to be greater
during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Advise
pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of
reproductive potential to use effective contraception during
treatment with OPDIVO and YERVOY and for at least 5 months after
the last dose.
Increased Mortality in Patients with Multiple Myeloma when
OPDIVO is Added to a Thalidomide Analogue and Dexamethasone
In randomized clinical trials in patients with multiple myeloma,
the addition of OPDIVO to a thalidomide analogue plus dexamethasone
resulted in increased mortality. Treatment of patients with
multiple myeloma with a PD-1 or PD-L1 blocking antibody in
combination with a thalidomide analogue plus dexamethasone is not
recommended outside of controlled clinical trials.
Lactation
There are no data on the presence of OPDIVO or YERVOY in human
milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk
production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions
in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during
treatment and for 5 months after the last dose.
Serious Adverse Reactions
In Checkmate 037, serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of
patients receiving OPDIVO (n=268). Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions
occurred in 42% of patients receiving OPDIVO. The most frequent
Grade 3 and 4 adverse drug reactions reported in 2% to <5% of
patients receiving OPDIVO were abdominal pain, hyponatremia,
increased aspartate aminotransferase, and increased lipase. In
Checkmate 066, serious adverse reactions occurred in 36% of
patients receiving OPDIVO (n=206). Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions
occurred in 41% of patients receiving OPDIVO. The most frequent
Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients
receiving OPDIVO were gamma-glutamyltransferase increase (3.9%) and
diarrhea (3.4%). In Checkmate 067, serious adverse reactions (74%
and 44%), adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation
(47% and 18%) or to dosing delays (58% and 36%), and Grade 3 or 4
adverse reactions (72% and 51%) all occurred more frequently in the
OPDIVO plus YERVOY arm (n=313) relative to the OPDIVO arm (n=313).
The most frequent (≥10%) serious adverse reactions in the OPDIVO
plus YERVOY arm and the OPDIVO arm, respectively, were diarrhea
(13% and 2.2%), colitis (10% and 1.9%), and pyrexia (10% and 1.0%).
In Checkmate 238, serious adverse reactions occurred in 18% of
patients receiving OPDIVO (n=452). Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions
occurred in 25% of OPDIVO-treated patients (n=452). The most
frequent Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of
OPDIVO-treated patients were diarrhea and increased lipase and
amylase. In Checkmate 816, serious adverse reactions occurred in
30% of patients (n=176) who were treated with OPDIVO in combination
with platinum-doublet chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions in
>2% included pneumonia and vomiting. No fatal adverse reactions
occurred in patients who received OPDIVO in combination with
platinum-doublet chemotherapy. In Checkmate 227, serious adverse
reactions occurred in 58% of patients (n=576). The most frequent
(≥2%) serious adverse reactions were pneumonia, diarrhea/colitis,
pneumonitis, hepatitis, pulmonary embolism, adrenal insufficiency,
and hypophysitis. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.7% of
patients; these included events of pneumonitis (4 patients),
myocarditis, acute kidney injury, shock, hyperglycemia,
multi-system organ failure, and renal failure. In Checkmate 9LA,
serious adverse reactions occurred in 57% of patients (n=358). The
most frequent (>2%) serious adverse reactions were pneumonia,
diarrhea, febrile neutropenia, anemia, acute kidney injury,
musculoskeletal pain, dyspnea, pneumonitis, and respiratory
failure. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 7 (2%) patients, and
included hepatic toxicity, acute renal failure, sepsis,
pneumonitis, diarrhea with hypokalemia, and massive hemoptysis in
the setting of thrombocytopenia. In Checkmate 017 and 057, serious
adverse reactions occurred in 46% of patients receiving OPDIVO
(n=418). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in
≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO were pneumonia, pulmonary
embolism, dyspnea, pyrexia, pleural effusion, pneumonitis, and
respiratory failure. In Checkmate 057, fatal adverse reactions
occurred; these included events of infection (7 patients, including
one case of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia), pulmonary embolism
(4 patients), and limbic encephalitis (1 patient). In Checkmate
743, serious adverse reactions occurred in 54% of patients
receiving OPDIVO plus YERVOY. The most frequent serious adverse
reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were pneumonia, pyrexia,
diarrhea, pneumonitis, pleural effusion, dyspnea, acute kidney
injury, infusion-related reaction, musculoskeletal pain, and
pulmonary embolism. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4 (1.3%)
patients and included pneumonitis, acute heart failure, sepsis, and
encephalitis. In Checkmate 214, serious adverse reactions occurred
in 59% of patients receiving OPDIVO plus YERVOY (n=547). The most
frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were
diarrhea, pyrexia, pneumonia, pneumonitis, hypophysitis, acute
kidney injury, dyspnea, adrenal insufficiency, and colitis. In
Checkmate 9ER, serious adverse reactions occurred in 48% of
patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib (n=320). The most
frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were
diarrhea, pneumonia, pneumonitis, pulmonary embolism, urinary tract
infection, and hyponatremia. Fatal intestinal perforations occurred
in 3 (0.9%) patients. In Checkmate 025, serious adverse reactions
occurred in 47% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=406). The most
frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were
acute kidney injury, pleural effusion, pneumonia, diarrhea, and
hypercalcemia. In Checkmate 205 and 039, adverse reactions leading
to discontinuation occurred in 7% and dose delays due to adverse
reactions occurred in 34% of patients (n=266). Serious adverse
reactions occurred in 26% of patients. The most frequent serious
adverse reactions reported in ≥1% of patients were pneumonia,
infusion-related reaction, pyrexia, colitis or diarrhea, pleural
effusion, pneumonitis, and rash.
Eleven patients died from causes other than disease progression:
3 from adverse reactions within 30 days of the last OPDIVO dose, 2
from infection 8 to 9 months after completing OPDIVO, and 6 from
complications of allogeneic HSCT. In Checkmate 141, serious adverse
reactions occurred in 49% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=236). The
most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients
receiving OPDIVO were pneumonia, dyspnea, respiratory failure,
respiratory tract infection, and sepsis. In Checkmate 275, serious
adverse reactions occurred in 54% of patients receiving OPDIVO
(n=270). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in
≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO were urinary tract infection,
sepsis, diarrhea, small intestine obstruction, and general physical
health deterioration. In Checkmate 274, serious adverse reactions
occurred in 30% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=351). The most
frequent serious adverse reaction reported in ≥2% of patients
receiving OPDIVO was urinary tract infection. Fatal adverse
reactions occurred in 1% of patients; these included events of
pneumonitis (0.6%). In Checkmate 901, serious adverse reactions
occurred in 48% of patients receiving OPDIVO in combination with
chemotherapy. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reporting
in ≥2% of patients who received OPDIVO with chemotherapy were
urinary tract infection (4.9%), acute kidney injury (4.3%), anemia
(3%), pulmonary embolism (2.6%), sepsis (2.3%), and platelet count
decreased (2.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.6% of
patients who received OPDIVO in combination with chemotherapy;
these included sepsis (1%). OPDIVO and/or chemotherapy were
discontinued in 30% of patients and were delayed in 67% of patients
for an adverse reaction. In Checkmate 142 in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC
patients receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY (n=119), serious adverse
reactions occurred in 47% of patients. The most frequent serious
adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were
colitis/diarrhea, hepatic events, abdominal pain, acute kidney
injury, pyrexia, and dehydration. In Checkmate 040, serious adverse
reactions occurred in 59% of patients receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY
(n=49). Serious adverse reactions reported in ≥4% of patients were
pyrexia, diarrhea, anemia, increased AST, adrenal insufficiency,
ascites, esophageal varices hemorrhage, hyponatremia, increased
blood bilirubin, and pneumonitis. In Attraction-3, serious adverse
reactions occurred in 38% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=209).
Serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients who received
OPDIVO were pneumonia, esophageal fistula, interstitial lung
disease, and pyrexia. The following fatal adverse reactions
occurred in patients who received OPDIVO: interstitial lung disease
or pneumonitis (1.4%), pneumonia (1.0%), septic shock (0.5%),
esophageal fistula (0.5%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (0.5%),
pulmonary embolism (0.5%), and sudden death (0.5%). In Checkmate
577, serious adverse reactions occurred in 33% of patients
receiving OPDIVO (n=532). A serious adverse reaction reported in
≥2% of patients who received OPDIVO was pneumonitis. A fatal
reaction of myocardial infarction occurred in one patient who
received OPDIVO. In Checkmate 648, serious adverse reactions
occurred in 62% of patients receiving OPDIVO in combination with
chemotherapy (n=310). The most frequent serious adverse reactions
reported in ≥2% of patients who received OPDIVO with chemotherapy
were pneumonia (11%), dysphagia (7%), esophageal stenosis (2.9%),
acute kidney injury (2.9%), and pyrexia (2.3%). Fatal adverse
reactions occurred in 5 (1.6%) patients who received OPDIVO in
combination with chemotherapy; these included pneumonitis,
pneumatosis intestinalis, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury. In
Checkmate 648, serious adverse reactions occurred in 69% of
patients receiving OPDIVO in combination with YERVOY (n=322). The
most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% who
received OPDIVO in combination with YERVOY were pneumonia (10%),
pyrexia (4.3%), pneumonitis (4.0%), aspiration pneumonia (3.7%),
dysphagia (3.7%), hepatic function abnormal (2.8%), decreased
appetite (2.8%), adrenal insufficiency (2.5%), and dehydration
(2.5%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 5 (1.6%) patients who
received OPDIVO in combination with YERVOY; these included
pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, and
acute respiratory distress syndrome. In Checkmate 649, serious
adverse reactions occurred in 52% of patients treated with OPDIVO
in combination with chemotherapy (n=782). The most frequent serious
adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients treated with OPDIVO
in combination with chemotherapy were vomiting (3.7%), pneumonia
(3.6%), anemia (3.6%), pyrexia (2.8%), diarrhea (2.7%), febrile
neutropenia (2.6%), and pneumonitis (2.4%). Fatal adverse reactions
occurred in 16 (2.0%) patients who were treated with OPDIVO in
combination with chemotherapy; these included pneumonitis (4
patients), febrile neutropenia (2 patients), stroke (2 patients),
gastrointestinal toxicity, intestinal mucositis, septic shock,
pneumonia, infection, gastrointestinal bleeding, mesenteric vessel
thrombosis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. In
Checkmate 76K, serious adverse reactions occurred in 18% of
patients receiving OPDIVO (n=524). Adverse reactions which resulted
in permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in >1% of patients
included arthralgia (1.7%), rash (1.7%), and diarrhea (1.1%). A
fatal adverse reaction occurred in 1 (0.2%) patient (heart failure
and acute kidney injury). The most frequent Grade 3-4 lab
abnormalities reported in ≥1% of OPDIVO-treated patients were
increased lipase (2.9%), increased AST (2.2%), increased ALT
(2.1%), lymphopenia (1.1%), and decreased potassium (1.0%).
Common Adverse Reactions
In Checkmate 037, the most common adverse reaction (≥20%)
reported with OPDIVO (n=268) was rash (21%). In Checkmate 066, the
most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported with OPDIVO (n=206)
vs dacarbazine (n=205) were fatigue (49% vs 39%), musculoskeletal
pain (32% vs 25%), rash (28% vs 12%), and pruritus (23% vs 12%). In
Checkmate 067, the most common (≥20%) adverse reactions in the
OPDIVO plus YERVOY arm (n=313) were fatigue (62%), diarrhea (54%),
rash (53%), nausea (44%), pyrexia (40%), pruritus (39%),
musculoskeletal pain (32%), vomiting (31%), decreased appetite
(29%), cough (27%), headache (26%),dyspnea (24%), upper respiratory
tract infection (23%), arthralgia (21%), and increased
transaminases (25%). In Checkmate 067, the most common (≥20%)
adverse reactions in the OPDIVO arm (n=313) were fatigue (59%),
rash (40%), musculoskeletal pain (42%), diarrhea (36%), nausea
(30%), cough (28%), pruritus (27%), upper respiratory tract
infection (22%), decreased appetite (22%), headache (22%),
constipation (21%), arthralgia (21%), and vomiting (20%). In
Checkmate 238, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in
OPDIVO-treated patients (n=452) vs ipilimumab-treated patients
(n=453) were fatigue (57% vs 55%), diarrhea (37% vs 55%), rash (35%
vs 47%), musculoskeletal pain (32% vs 27%), pruritus (28% vs 37%),
headache (23% vs 31%), nausea (23% vs 28%), upper respiratory
infection (22% vs 15%), and abdominal pain (21% vs 23%). The most
common immune-mediated adverse reactions were rash (16%),
diarrhea/colitis (6%), and hepatitis (3%). In Checkmate 816, the
most common (>20%) adverse reactions in the OPDIVO plus
chemotherapy arm (n=176) were nausea (38%), constipation (34%),
fatigue (26%), decreased appetite (20%), and rash (20%). In
Checkmate 227, the most common (≥20%) adverse reactions were
fatigue (44%), rash (34%), decreased appetite (31%),
musculoskeletal pain (27%), diarrhea/colitis (26%), dyspnea (26%),
cough (23%), hepatitis (21%), nausea (21%), and pruritus (21%). In
Checkmate 9LA, the most common (>20%) adverse reactions were
fatigue (49%), musculoskeletal pain (39%), nausea (32%), diarrhea
(31%), rash (30%), decreased appetite (28%), constipation (21%),
and pruritus (21%). In Checkmate 017 and 057, the most common
adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=418) were
fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cough, dyspnea, and decreased
appetite. In Checkmate 743, the most common adverse reactions
(≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO plus YERVOY were fatigue (43%),
musculoskeletal pain (38%), rash (34%), diarrhea (32%), dyspnea
(27%), nausea (24%), decreased appetite (24%), cough (23%), and
pruritus (21%). In Checkmate 214, the most common adverse reactions
(≥20%) reported in patients treated with OPDIVO plus YERVOY (n=547)
were fatigue (58%), rash (39%), diarrhea (38%), musculoskeletal
pain (37%), pruritus (33%), nausea (30%), cough (28%), pyrexia
(25%), arthralgia (23%), decreased appetite (21%), dyspnea (20%),
and vomiting (20%). In Checkmate 9ER, the most common adverse
reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib
(n=320) were diarrhea (64%), fatigue (51%), hepatotoxicity (44%),
palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome (40%), stomatitis
(37%), rash (36%), hypertension (36%), hypothyroidism (34%),
musculoskeletal pain (33%), decreased appetite (28%), nausea (27%),
dysgeusia (24%), abdominal pain (22%), cough (20%) and upper
respiratory tract infection (20%). In Checkmate 025, the most
common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving
OPDIVO (n=406) vs everolimus (n=397) were fatigue (56% vs 57%),
cough (34% vs 38%), nausea (28% vs 29%), rash (28% vs 36%), dyspnea
(27% vs 31%), diarrhea (25% vs 32%), constipation (23% vs 18%),
decreased appetite (23% vs 30%), back pain (21% vs 16%), and
arthralgia (20% vs 14%). In Checkmate 205 and 039, the most common
adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving OPDIVO
(n=266) were upper respiratory tract infection (44%), fatigue
(39%), cough (36%), diarrhea (33%), pyrexia (29%), musculoskeletal
pain (26%), rash (24%), nausea (20%) and pruritus (20%). In
Checkmate 141, the most common adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients
receiving OPDIVO (n=236) were cough (14%) and dyspnea (14%) at a
higher incidence than investigator’s choice. In Checkmate 275, the
most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving
OPDIVO (n=270) were fatigue (46%), musculoskeletal pain (30%),
nausea (22%), and decreased appetite (22%). In Checkmate 274, the
most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving
OPDIVO (n=351) were rash (36%), fatigue (36%), diarrhea (30%),
pruritus (30%), musculoskeletal pain (28%), and urinary tract
infection (22%).In Checkmate 901, the most common adverse reactions
(≥20%) were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation,
decreased appetite, rash, vomiting, and peripheral neuropathy. In
Checkmate 142 in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC patients receiving OPDIVO as a
single agent (n=74), the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were
fatigue (54%), diarrhea (43%), abdominal pain (34%), nausea (34%),
vomiting (28%), musculoskeletal pain (28%), cough (26%), pyrexia
(24%), rash (23%), constipation (20%), and upper respiratory tract
infection (20%). In Checkmate 142 in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC patients
receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY (n=119), the most common adverse
reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (49%), diarrhea (45%), pyrexia (36%),
musculoskeletal pain (36%), abdominal pain (30%), pruritus (28%),
nausea (26%), rash (25%), decreased appetite (20%), and vomiting
(20%). In Checkmate 040, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%)
in patients receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY (n=49), were rash (53%),
pruritus (53%), musculoskeletal pain (41%), diarrhea (39%), cough
(37%), decreased appetite (35%), fatigue (27%), pyrexia (27%),
abdominal pain (22%), headache (22%), nausea (20%), dizziness
(20%), hypothyroidism (20%), and weight decreased (20%). In
Attraction-3, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in
OPDIVO-treated patients (n=209) were rash (22%) and decreased
appetite (21%). In Checkmate 577, the most common adverse reactions
(≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=532) were fatigue (34%),
diarrhea (29%), nausea (23%), rash (21%), musculoskeletal pain
(21%), and cough (20%). In Checkmate 648, the most common adverse
reactions (≥20%) in patients treated with OPDIVO in combination
with chemotherapy (n=310) were nausea (65%), decreased appetite
(51%), fatigue (47%), constipation (44%), stomatitis (44%),
diarrhea (29%), and vomiting (23%). In Checkmate 648, the most
common adverse reactions reported in ≥20% of patients treated with
OPDIVO in combination with YERVOY were rash (31%), fatigue (28%),
pyrexia (23%), nausea (22%), diarrhea (22%), and constipation
(20%). In Checkmate 649, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%)
in patients treated with OPDIVO in combination with chemotherapy
(n=782) were peripheral neuropathy (53%), nausea (48%), fatigue
(44%), diarrhea (39%), vomiting (31%), decreased appetite (29%),
abdominal pain (27%), constipation (25%), and musculoskeletal pain
(20%). In Checkmate 76K, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%)
reported with OPDIVO (n=524) were fatigue (36%), musculoskeletal
pain (30%), rash (28%), diarrhea (23%) and pruritis (20%).
Please see U.S. Full Prescribing Information for OPDIVO and
YERVOY.
Clinical Trials and Patient Populations
Checkmate 227—previously untreated metastatic non-small cell
lung cancer, in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 9LA–previously
untreated recurrent or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in
combination with YERVOY and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet
chemotherapy by histology; Checkmate 649–previously untreated
advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction
and esophageal adenocarcinoma; Checkmate 577–adjuvant treatment of
esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer; Checkmate 238–
adjuvant treatment of patients with completely resected Stage III
or Stage IV melanoma; Checkmate 76K– adjuvant treatment of patients
12 years of age and older with completely resected Stage IIB or
Stage IIC melanoma; Checkmate 274–adjuvant treatment of urothelial
carcinoma; Checkmate 275–previously treated advanced or metastatic
urothelial carcinoma; Checkmate 142–MSI-H or dMMR metastatic
colorectal cancer, as a single agent or in combination with YERVOY;
Checkmate 142–MSI-H or dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer, as a
single agent or in combination with YERVOY; Attraction-3–esophageal
squamous cell carcinoma; Checkmate 648—previously untreated,
unresectable advanced recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous
cell carcinoma; Checkmate 648—previously untreated, unresectable
advanced recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell
carcinoma; Checkmate 040–hepatocellular carcinoma, in combination
with YERVOY; Checkmate 743–previously untreated unresectable
malignant pleural mesothelioma, in combination with YERVOY;
Checkmate 037–previously treated metastatic melanoma; Checkmate
066—previously untreated metastatic melanoma; Checkmate
067–previously untreated metastatic melanoma, as a single agent or
in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 017–second-line treatment of
metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer; Checkmate
057–second-line treatment of metastatic non-squamous non-small cell
lung cancer; Checkmate 816–neoadjuvant non-small cell lung cancer,
in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy; Checkmate
901–Adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial
carcinoma; Checkmate 141–recurrent or metastatic squamous cell
carcinoma of the head and neck; Checkmate 025–previously treated
renal cell carcinoma; Checkmate 214–previously untreated renal cell
carcinoma, in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 9ER–previously
untreated renal cell carcinoma, in combination with cabozantinib;
Checkmate 205/039–classical Hodgkin lymphoma
OPDUALAG INDICATION
Opdualag™ (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) is indicated for the
treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older
with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
Immune-mediated adverse reactions (IMARs) listed herein may not
include all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated adverse
reactions.
IMARs which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ
system or tissue. IMARs can occur at any time after starting
treatment with a LAG-3 and PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. While
IMARs usually manifest during treatment, they can also occur after
discontinuation of Opdualag. Early identification and management of
IMARs are essential to ensure safe use. Monitor patients closely
for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations of
underlying IMARs. Evaluate clinical chemistries including liver
enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and
periodically during treatment. In cases of suspected IMARs,
initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies,
including infection. Institute medical management promptly,
including specialty consultation as appropriate.
Withhold or permanently discontinue Opdualag depending on
severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the
accompanying Full Prescribing Information). In general, if Opdualag
requires interruption or discontinuation, administer systemic
corticosteroid therapy (1 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 IMARs 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
Opdualag can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis, which may be
fatal. In patients treated with other PD- 1/PD-L1 blocking
antibodies, the incidence of pneumonitis is higher in patients who
have received prior thoracic radiation. Immune-mediated pneumonitis
occurred in 3.7% (13/355) of patients receiving Opdualag, including
Grade 3 (0.6%), and Grade 2 (2.3%) adverse reactions. Pneumonitis
led to permanent discontinuation of Opdualag in 0.8% and
withholding of Opdualag in 1.4% of patients.
Immune-Mediated Colitis
Opdualag can cause immune-mediated colitis, defined as requiring
use of corticosteroids and no clear alternate etiology. A common
symptom included in the definition of colitis was diarrhea.
Cytomegalovirus 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.
Immune-mediated diarrhea or colitis occurred in 7% (24/355) of
patients receiving Opdualag, including Grade 3 (1.1%) and Grade 2
(4.5%) adverse reactions. Colitis led to permanent discontinuation
of Opdualag in 2% and withholding of Opdualag in 2.8% of
patients.
Immune-Mediated Hepatitis
Opdualag can cause immune-mediated hepatitis, defined as
requiring the use of corticosteroids and no clear alternate
etiology.
Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 6% (20/355) of patients
receiving Opdualag, including Grade 4 (0.6%), Grade 3 (3.4%), and
Grade 2 (1.4%) adverse reactions. Hepatitis led to permanent
discontinuation of Opdualag in 1.7% and withholding of Opdualag in
2.3% of patients.
Immune-Mediated
Endocrinopathies
Opdualag can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency,
hypophysitis, thyroid disorders, and Type 1 diabetes mellitus,
which can be present with diabetic ketoacidosis. Withhold or
permanently discontinue Opdualag depending on severity (please see
section 2 Dosage and Administration in the accompanying Full
Prescribing Information).
For Grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate
symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically
indicated. In patients receiving Opdualag, adrenal insufficiency
occurred in 4.2% (15/355) of patients receiving Opdualag, including
Grade 3 (1.4%) and Grade 2 (2.5%) adverse reactions. Adrenal
insufficiency led to permanent discontinuation of Opdualag in 1.1%
and withholding of Opdualag in 0.8% of patients.
Hypophysitis can present with acute symptoms associated with
mass effect such as headache, photophobia, or visual field defects.
Hypophysitis can cause hypopituitarism; initiate hormone
replacement as clinically indicated. Hypophysitis occurred in 2.5%
(9/355) of patients receiving Opdualag, including Grade 3 (0.3%)
and Grade 2 (1.4%) adverse reactions. Hypophysitis led to permanent
discontinuation of Opdualag in 0.3% and withholding of Opdualag in
0.6% of patients.
Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy.
Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism; initiate hormone
replacement or medical management as clinically indicated.
Thyroiditis occurred in 2.8% (10/355) of patients receiving
Opdualag, including Grade 2 (1.1%) adverse reactions. Thyroiditis
did not lead to permanent discontinuation of Opdualag. Thyroiditis
led to withholding of Opdualag in 0.3% of patients. Hyperthyroidism
occurred in 6% (22/355) of patients receiving Opdualag, including
Grade 2 (1.4%) adverse reactions. Hyperthyroidism did not lead to
permanent discontinuation of Opdualag. Hyperthyroidism led to
withholding of Opdualag in 0.3% of patients. Hypothyroidism
occurred in 17% (59/355) of patients receiving Opdualag, including
Grade 2 (11%) adverse reactions. Hypothyroidism led to the
permanent discontinuation of Opdualag in 0.3% and withholding of
Opdualag in 2.5% of patients.
Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms
of diabetes; initiate treatment with insulin as clinically
indicated. Diabetes occurred in 0.3% (1/355) of patients receiving
Opdualag, a Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reaction, and no cases of
diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetes did not lead to the permanent
discontinuation or withholding of Opdualag in any patient.
Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal
Dysfunction
Opdualag can cause immune-mediated nephritis, which is defined
as requiring use of steroids and no clear etiology. In patients
receiving Opdualag, immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction
occurred in 2% (7/355) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.1%) and
Grade 2 (0.8%) adverse reactions. Immune-mediated nephritis and
renal dysfunction led to permanent discontinuation of Opdualag in
0.8% and withholding of Opdualag in 0.6% of patients.
Withhold or permanently discontinue Opdualag depending on
severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the
accompanying Full Prescribing Information).
Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse
Reactions
Opdualag can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis, defined
as requiring use of steroids and no clear alternate etiology.
Exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic
epidermal necrolysis, and Drug Rash with eosinophilia and systemic
symptoms 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 Opdualag depending on
severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the
accompanying Full Prescribing Information).
Immune-mediated rash occurred in 9% (33/355) of patients,
including Grade 3 (0.6%) and Grade 2 (3.4%) adverse reactions.
Immune-mediated rash did not lead to permanent discontinuation of
Opdualag. Immune- mediated rash led to withholding of Opdualag in
1.4% of patients.
Immune-Mediated Myocarditis
Opdualag can cause immune-mediated myocarditis, which is defined
as requiring use of steroids and no clear alternate etiology. The
diagnosis of immune-mediated myocarditis requires a high index of
suspicion. Patients with cardiac or cardio-pulmonary symptoms
should be assessed for potential myocarditis. If myocarditis is
suspected, withhold dose, promptly initiate high dose steroids
(prednisone or methylprednisolone 1 to 2 mg/kg/day) and promptly
arrange cardiology consultation with diagnostic workup. If
clinically confirmed, permanently discontinue Opdualag for Grade
2-4 myocarditis.
Myocarditis occurred in 1.7% (6/355) of patients receiving
Opdualag, including Grade 3 (0.6%), and Grade 2 (1.1%) adverse
reactions. Myocarditis led to permanent discontinuation of Opdualag
in 1.7% of patients.
Other Immune-Mediated Adverse
Reactions
The following clinically significant IMARs occurred at an
incidence of <1% (unless otherwise noted) in patients who
received Opdualag or were reported with the use of other PD-1/PD-L1
blocking antibodies. Severe or fatal cases have been reported for
some of these adverse reactions: Cardiac/Vascular: 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, including
blindness, can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other
IMARs, 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:
myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis (and associated sequelae
including renal failure), arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica;
Endocrine: hypoparathyroidism; Other (Hematologic/Immune):
hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic
lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome,
histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis),
sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, solid organ
transplant rejection, other transplant (including corneal graft)
rejection.
Infusion-Related Reactions
Opdualag can cause severe infusion-related reactions.
Discontinue Opdualag in patients with severe or life- threatening
infusion-related reactions. Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion
in patients with mild to moderate infusion-related reactions. In
patients who received Opdualag as a 60-minute intravenous infusion,
infusion-related reactions occurred in 7% (23/355) of patients.
Complications of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Transplantation (HSCT)
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/PD-L1 receptor blocking
antibody. Transplant- related complications include hyperacute
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, hepatic
veno-occlusive disease after reduced intensity conditioning, and
steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified
infectious cause). These complications may occur despite
intervening therapy between PD-1/PD-L1 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/PD-L1 receptor blocking antibody
prior to or after an allogeneic HSCT.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on its mechanism of action and data from animal studies,
Opdualag can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant
woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective
contraception during treatment with Opdualag and for at least 5
months after the last dose of Opdualag.
Lactation
There are no data on the presence of Opdualag in human milk, the
effects on the breastfed child, or the effect on milk production.
Because nivolumab and relatlimab may be excreted in human milk and
because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a
breastfed child, advise patients not to breastfeed during treatment
with Opdualag and for at least 5 months after the last dose.
Serious Adverse Reactions
In Relativity-047, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3 (0.8%)
patients who were treated with Opdualag; these included
hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, acute edema of the lung, and
pneumonitis. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 36% of patients
treated with Opdualag. The most frequent serious adverse reactions
reported in ≥1% of patients treated with Opdualag were adrenal
insufficiency (1.4%), anemia (1.4%), colitis (1.4%), pneumonia
(1.4%), acute myocardial infarction (1.1%), back pain (1.1%),
diarrhea (1.1%), myocarditis (1.1%), and pneumonitis (1.1%).
Common Adverse Reactions and Laboratory Abnormalities
The most common adverse reactions reported in ≥20% of the
patients treated with Opdualag were musculoskeletal pain (45%),
fatigue (39%), rash (28%), pruritus (25%), and diarrhea (24%).
The most common laboratory abnormalities that occurred in ≥20%
of patients treated with Opdualag were decreased hemoglobin (37%),
decreased lymphocytes (32%), increased AST (30%), increased ALT
(26%), and decreased sodium (24%).
Please see U.S. Full Prescribing Information for Opdualag.
KRAZATI INDICATIONS
KRAZATI in combination with cetuximab is indicated for the
treatment of adult patients with KRASG12C -mutated locally advanced
or metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC), as determined by an
FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with
fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based
chemotherapy.
KRAZATI, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of
adult patients with KRASG12C -mutated locally advanced or
metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as determined by an
FDA-approved test, who have received at least one prior systemic
therapy.
These indications are approved under accelerated approval based
on objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR).
Continued approval for these indications may be contingent upon
verification and description of a clinical benefit in confirmatory
trials.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions
- KRAZATI can cause severe gastrointestinal adverse
reactions.
- Monitor and manage patients using supportive care, including
antidiarrheals, antiemetics, or fluid replacement, as indicated.
Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue KRAZATI based
on severity.
QTc Interval Prolongation
- KRAZATI can cause QTc interval prolongation, which can increase
the risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmias (e.g., torsades de
pointes) or sudden death.
- Avoid concomitant use of KRAZATI with other products with a
known potential to prolong the QTc interval. Avoid use of KRAZATI
in patients with congenital long QT syndrome and in patients with
concurrent QTc prolongation.
- Monitor ECGs and electrolytes, particularly potassium and
magnesium, prior to starting KRAZATI, during concomitant use, and
as clinically indicated in patients with congestive heart failure,
bradyarrhythmias, electrolyte abnormalities, and in patients who
are unable to avoid concomitant medications that are known to
prolong the QT interval. Correct electrolyte abnormalities.
Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue KRAZATI,
depending on severity.
Hepatotoxicity
- KRAZATI can cause hepatotoxicity, which may lead to
drug-induced liver injury and hepatitis.
- Monitor liver laboratory tests (AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase,
and total bilirubin) prior to the start of KRAZATI, and monthly for
3 months or as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in
patients who develop transaminase elevations. Reduce the dose,
withhold, or permanently discontinue KRAZATI based on
severity.
Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis
- KRAZATI can cause interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis,
which can be fatal.
- Monitor patients for new or worsening respiratory symptoms
indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, fever) during
treatment with KRAZATI. Withhold KRAZATI in patients with suspected
ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue KRAZATI if no other
potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis are identified.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Serious adverse reactions occurred in 57% of 116 patients who
received adagrasib in NSCLC patients. The most common adverse
reactions in NSCLC patients (≥20%) were diarrhea, nausea, fatigue,
vomiting, musculoskeletal pain, hepatotoxicity, renal impairment,
dyspnea, edema, decreased appetite, cough, pneumonia, dizziness,
constipation, abdominal pain, and QTc interval prolongation.
- Serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of 94 patients who
received adagrasib in combination with cetuximab. The most common
adverse reactions in CRC patients (≥20%) were rash, nausea,
diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, hepatotoxicity,
headache, dry skin, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, edema,
anemia, dizziness, cough, constipation, and peripheral
neuropathy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use.
- Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use until adagrasib
concentrations have reached steady state (after ~8 days).
- Sensitive CYP3A4 Substrates: Avoid concomitant use with
sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
- Sensitive CYP2C9 or CYP2D6 Substrates or P-gp Substrates: Avoid
concomitant use with sensitive CYP2C9 or CYP2D6 substrates or P-gp
substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious
adverse reactions.
- Drugs That Prolong QT Interval: Avoid concomitant use with
KRAZATI.
Please see Drug Interactions Section of the Full Prescribing
Information for additional information.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
- Infertility: Based on findings from animal studies, KRAZATI may
impair fertility in females and males of reproductive
potential.
Lactation
- Advise not to breastfeed.
Please see U.S. Full Prescribing Information for KRAZATI.
About the Bristol Myers Squibb and Ono
Pharmaceutical Collaboration
In 2011, through a collaboration agreement with Ono
Pharmaceutical Co., Bristol Myers Squibb expanded its territorial
rights to develop and commercialize Opdivo globally, except in
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where Ono had retained all rights to
the compound at the time. On July 23, 2014, Ono and Bristol Myers
Squibb further expanded the companies’ strategic collaboration
agreement to jointly develop and commercialize multiple
immunotherapies – as single agents and combination regimens – for
patients with cancer in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
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