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For the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) who have received two or more prior systemic therapies, at least one of them for metastatic disease

The ASCENT study demonstrated a well-characterized safety profile for TRODELVY

Adverse reactions in ≥10% of patients with mTNBC in the ASCENT study1

TRODELVY
(n=258)
Single-agent
chemotherapya (n=224)
Adverse reaction All grades
(%)
Grades 3-4
(%)
All grades
(%)
Grades 3-4
(%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea 59 11 17 1
Nausea 57 3 26 0.4
Vomiting 33 2 16 1
Constipation 37 0.4 23 0
Abdominal pain 30 3 12 1
Stomatitisb 17 2 13 1
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatiguec 65 6 50 9
Pyrexia 15 0.4 14 2
Infections and infestation
Urinary tract infection 13 0.4 8 0.4
Upper respiratory tract infection 12 0 3 0
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 28 2 21 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain 16 1 14 2
Arthralgia 12 0.4 7 0
Nervous system disorders
Headache 18 0.8 13 0.4
Dizziness 10 0 7 0
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 11 0 5 0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Cough 24 0 18 0.4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 47 0 16 0
Rash 12 0.4 5 0.4
Pruritus 10 0 3 0

Graded per NCI CTCAE v.5.0.1

aSingle-agent chemotherapy included one of the following single agents: eribulin (n=139), capecitabine (n=33), gemcitabine (n=38), or vinorelbine (except if patient had ≥Grade 2 neuropathy, n=52).1

bIncluding stomatitis, glossitis, mouth ulceration, and mucosal inflammation.1

cIncluding fatigue and asthenia.1

NCI CTCAE=National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events.


Additional safety information

Serious adverse reactions1
  • Serious adverse reactions occurred in 27% of patients receiving TRODELVY
  • Serious adverse reactions in >1% of patients receiving TRODELVY included neutropenia (7%), diarrhea (4%), and pneumonia (3%)
  • Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.2% of patients who received TRODELVY, including respiratory failure (0.8%) and pneumonia (0.4%)
Most common adverse reactions1
  • The most common (≥25%) adverse reactions in ASCENT, including lab abnormalities, were decreased hemoglobin (94%), decreased lymphocyte count (88%), decreased leukocyte count (86%), decreased neutrophil count (78%), fatigue (65%), diarrhea (59%), nausea (57%), increased glucose (49%), alopecia (47%), constipation (37%), decreased calcium (36%), vomiting (33%), decreased magnesium (33%), decreased potassium (33%), increased albumin (32%), abdominal pain (30%), decreased appetite (28%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (27%), increased alanine aminotransferase (26%), increased alkaline phosphatase (26%), and decreased phosphate (26%)
  • In the pooled safety population (N=1063), the most common (≥25%) adverse reactions including laboratory abnormalities, were decreased leukocyte count (84%), decreased neutrophil count (75%), decreased hemoglobin (69%), diarrhea (64%), nausea (64%), decreased lymphocyte count (63%), fatigue (51%), alopecia (45%), constipation (37%), increased glucose (37%), decreased albumin (35%), vomiting (35%), decreased appetite (30%), decreased creatinine clearance (28%), increased alkaline phosphatase (28%), decreased magnesium (27%), decreased potassium (26%), and decreased sodium (26%)
Treatment discontinuation1
  • Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation of TRODELVY occurred in 5% of patients
  • Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation in ≥1% of patients who received TRODELVY were pneumonia (1%) and fatigue (1%)
Treatment interruption1
  • Adverse reactions leading to a treatment interruption occurred in 63% of patients
  • The most frequent (≥5%) adverse reactions leading to a treatment interruption were neutropenia (47%), diarrhea (5%), respiratory infection (5%), and leukopenia (5%)
Dose reductions1
  • Adverse reactions leading to a dose reduction occurred in 22% of patients
  • The most frequent (>4%) adverse reactions leading to a dose reduction were neutropenia (11%) and diarrhea (5%)
  • Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) was used in 44% of patients who received TRODELVY

Laboratory abnormalities in >10% of patients with mTNBC in ASCENT1

TRODELVY
(n=258)
Single-agent chemotherapya
(n=224)
Laboratory abnormality All grades
(%)
Grade 3-4
(%)
All grades
(%)
Grade 3-4
(%)
Hematology
Decreased hemoglobin 94 9 57 6
Decreased lymphocyte count 88 31 40 24
Decreased leukocyte count 86 41 53 25
Decreased neutrophil count 78 49 48 36
Decreased platelet count 23 1.2 25 2.7
Chemistry
Increased glucose 49 2.3 43 2.8
Decreased calcium 36 1.6 21 1.4
Decreased magnesium 33 0.4 20 0
Decreased potassium 33 4.3 28 0.9
Increased albumin 32 0.8 25 1.4
Increased aspartate aminotransferase 27 1.2 32 1.4
Increased alanine aminotransferase 26 1.2 26 1.8
Increased alkaline phosphatase 26 0 17 0.5
Decreased phosphate 26 7.8 20 3.3
Decreased sodium 22 0.4 17 0.5
Increased lactate dehydrogenase 18 0 22 0
Decreased glucose 10 0 3.2 0

aSingle-agent chemotherapy included one of the following single agents: eribulin (n=139), capecitabine (n=33), gemcitabine (n=38), or vinorelbine (except if patient had ≥Grade 2 neuropathy, n=52). Graded per NCI CTCAE v.5.0.

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Reference: 1. TRODELVY [package insert]. Foster City, CA: Gilead Sciences, Inc.; February 2023.

INDICATION

TRODELVY® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) is a Trop-2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) who have received two or more prior systemic therapies, at least one of them for metastatic disease.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOXED WARNING: NEUTROPENIA AND DIARRHEA
  • Severe or life-threatening neutropenia may occur. Withhold TRODELVY for absolute neutrophil count below 1500/mm3 or neutropenic fever. Monitor blood cell counts periodically during treatment. Consider G-CSF for secondary prophylaxis. Initiate anti-infective treatment in patients with febrile neutropenia without delay.
  • Severe diarrhea may occur. Monitor patients with diarrhea and give fluid and electrolytes as needed. At the onset of diarrhea, evaluate for infectious causes and, if negative, promptly initiate loperamide. If severe diarrhea occurs, withhold TRODELVY until resolved to ≤Grade 1 and reduce subsequent doses.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Severe hypersensitivity reaction to TRODELVY.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Neutropenia: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia can occur and may require dose modification. Neutropenia occurred in 64% of patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 neutropenia occurred in 49% of patients. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 6%. Neutropenic colitis occurred in 1.4%. Withhold TRODELVY for absolute neutrophil count below 1500/mm3 on Day 1 of any cycle or neutrophil count below 1000/mm3 on Day 8 of any cycle. Withhold TRODELVY for neutropenic fever. Administer G-CSF as clinically indicated or indicated in Table 1 of USPI.

Diarrhea: Diarrhea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 diarrhea occurred in 11% of patients. One patient had intestinal perforation following diarrhea. Diarrhea that led to dehydration and subsequent acute kidney injury occurred in 0.7% of all patients. Withhold TRODELVY for Grade 3-4 diarrhea and resume when resolved to ≤Grade 1. At onset, evaluate for infectious causes and if negative, promptly initiate loperamide, 4 mg initially followed by 2 mg with every episode of diarrhea for a maximum of 16 mg daily. Discontinue loperamide 12 hours after diarrhea resolves. Additional supportive measures (e.g., fluid and electrolyte substitution) may also be employed as clinically indicated. Patients who exhibit an excessive cholinergic response to treatment can receive appropriate premedication (e.g., atropine) for subsequent treatments.

Hypersensitivity and Infusion-Related Reactions: Serious hypersensitivity reactions including life-threatening anaphylactic reactions have occurred with TRODELVY. Severe signs and symptoms included cardiac arrest, hypotension, wheezing, angioedema, swelling, pneumonitis, and skin reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions within 24 hours of dosing occurred in 35% of patients. Grade 3-4 hypersensitivity occurred in 2% of patients. The incidence of hypersensitivity reactions leading to permanent discontinuation of TRODELVY was 0.2%. The incidence of anaphylactic reactions was 0.2%. Pre-infusion medication is recommended. Have medications and emergency equipment to treat such reactions available for immediate use. Observe patients closely for hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions during each infusion and for at least 30 minutes after completion of each infusion. Permanently discontinue TRODELVY for Grade 4 infusion-related reactions.

Nausea and Vomiting: Nausea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY and Grade 3-4 nausea occurred in 3% of these patients. Vomiting occurred in 35% of patients and Grade 3-4 vomiting occurred in 2% of these patients. Premedicate with a two or three drug combination regimen (e.g., dexamethasone with either a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist or an NK1 receptor antagonist as well as other drugs as indicated) for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Withhold TRODELVY doses for Grade 3 nausea or Grade 3-4 vomiting and resume with additional supportive measures when resolved to Grade ≤1. Additional antiemetics and other supportive measures may also be employed as clinically indicated. All patients should be given take-home medications with clear instructions for prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.

Increased Risk of Adverse Reactions in Patients with Reduced UGT1A1 Activity: Patients homozygous for the uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1)*28 allele are at increased risk for neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, and anemia and may be at increased risk for other adverse reactions with TRODELVY. The incidence of Grade 3-4 neutropenia was 58% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28, 49% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 43% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. The incidence of Grade 3-4 anemia was 21% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, 10% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 9% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. Closely monitor patients with known reduced UGT1A1 activity for adverse reactions. Withhold or permanently discontinue TRODELVY based on clinical assessment of the onset, duration and severity of the observed adverse reactions in patients with evidence of acute early-onset or unusually severe adverse reactions, which may indicate reduced UGT1A1 function.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on its mechanism of action, TRODELVY can cause teratogenicity and/or embryo-fetal lethality when administered to a pregnant woman. TRODELVY contains a genotoxic component, SN-38, and targets rapidly dividing cells. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 3 months after the last dose.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

In the pooled safety population, the most common (≥25%) adverse reactions including laboratory abnormalities were decreased leukocyte count (84%), decreased neutrophil count (75%), decreased hemoglobin (69%), diarrhea (64%), nausea (64%), decreased lymphocyte count (63%), fatigue (51%), alopecia (45%), constipation (37%), increased glucose (37%), decreased albumin (35%), vomiting (35%), decreased appetite (30%), decreased creatinine clearance (28%), increased alkaline phosphatase (28%), decreased magnesium (27%), decreased potassium (26%), and decreased sodium (26%).

In the ASCENT study, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) were fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, alopecia, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (SAR) (>1%) were neutropenia (7%), diarrhea (4%), and pneumonia (3%). SAR were reported in 27% of patients, and 5% discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. The most common Grade 3-4 lab abnormalities (incidence ≥25%) in the ASCENT study were reduced neutrophils, leukocytes, and lymphocytes.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

UGT1A1 Inhibitors: Concomitant administration of TRODELVY with inhibitors of UGT1A1 may increase the incidence of adverse reactions due to potential increase in systemic exposure to SN-38. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inhibitors with TRODELVY.

UGT1A1 Inducers: Exposure to SN-38 may be reduced in patients concomitantly receiving UGT1A1 enzyme inducers. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inducers with TRODELVY.

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