Warnings for Koselugo
Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.
Precautions for Koselugo
Left Ventricular Dysfunction
KOSELUGO can cause cardiomyopathy, defined as a decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥10% below baseline. KOSELUGO has not been studied in patients with a history of clinically significant cardiac disease or LVEF less than 55% prior to treatment.
Pediatric Patients
In the NF1 PN pediatric safety pool (N = 134) [see Adverse Reactions], Grade 2 LVEF decrease [Grade 2 LVEF decrease (40% to 50%; 10 to 19% drop from baseline)], based on reported adverse reactions, occurred in 17% of evaluable patients. Decreased LVEF of ≥ 20% occurred in 0.7% of patients and resulted in dose interruption and dose reduction. Decreased LVEF resolved in 75% of these patients. The median time to first occurrence of LVEF decrease was approximately 12 months (median duration approximately 3 months).
Adult Patients
In the KOMET adult NF1 PN study (N = 71) [see Adverse Reactions], Grade 2 LVEF decrease [Grade 2 LVEF decrease (40% to 50%; 10 to 19% drop from baseline)], based on echocardiogram results, occurred in 14% of evaluable patients. Decreased LVEF resulted in dose interruption in 1.4% of patients. The median time to first occurrence of LVEF decrease was approximately 4 months (median duration approximately 4 months).
Assess ejection fraction by echocardiogram prior to initiating treatment, every 3 months during the first year of treatment, every 6 months thereafter, and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue KOSELUGO based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration]. In patients who interrupt KOSELUGO for decreased LVEF, obtain an echocardiogram or a cardiac MRI every 3 to 6 weeks until resolution. Upon resolution of decreased LVEF to greater than or equal to the institutional LLN, obtain an echocardiogram or a cardiac MRI every 2 to 3 months or as directed by the cardiologist.
Ocular Toxicity
KOSELUGO can cause ocular toxicity, including retinal vein occlusion (RVO), retinal pigment epithelial detachment (RPED), and blurred vision.
Pediatric Patients
In the NF1 PN pediatric safety pool (N = 134) [see Adverse Reactions], blurred vision, photophobia, cataracts, ocular hypertension, and retinal tear occurred in 13% of pediatric patients receiving KOSELUGO. Blurred vision resulted in dose interruption in 1.5% of patients. Ocular toxicity resolved in 76% of these patients. RPED occurred in the pediatric population during treatment with single agent KOSELUGO and resulted in permanent discontinuation.
Adult Patients
In the KOMET adult NF1 PN study (N = 71) [see Adverse Reactions], blurred vision and vitreous floaters occurred in 6% of patients receiving KOSELUGO. Serious ocular toxicities including RVO and RPED, occurred in an unapproved population of adult patients with multiple tumor types who received KOSELUGO as a single agent or in combination with other anti-cancer agents.
Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic assessments prior to initiating KOSELUGO, at regular intervals during treatment, and for new or worsening visual changes. Permanently discontinue KOSELUGO in patients with RVO. Withhold KOSELUGO in patients with RPED, follow up with optical coherence tomography assessments every 3 weeks until resolution, and resume KOSELUGO at a reduced dose. For other ocular toxicities, withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue KOSELUGO based on severity of the adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration].
Gastrointestinal Toxicity
KOSELUGO can cause gastrointestinal toxicities, including diarrhea and colitis.
Pediatric Patients
In the NF1 PN pediatric safety pool (N = 134) [see Adverse Reactions], diarrhea occurred in 59% of patients who received KOSELUGO, including Grade 3 in 10% of patients. Diarrhea resulting in permanent discontinuation occurred in 0.7% of patients. Diarrhea resulting in dose interruption occurred in 10% of patients. The median time to first onset of diarrhea was approximately 2 months and the median duration was 5 days. Colitis occurred in an unapproved population of pediatric patients with multiple tumor types who received KOSELUGO as a single agent.
Adult Patients
In the KOMET adult NF1 PN study (N = 71) [see Adverse Reactions], diarrhea occurred in 42% patients who received KOSELUGO. Diarrhea resulting in dose interruption occurred in 1.4% of patients. The median time to first onset of diarrhea was approximately 1 month and the median duration was 7 days. Serious gastrointestinal toxicities, including perforation, colitis, ileus, and intestinal obstruction, occurred in an unapproved population of adult patients with multiple tumor types who received KOSELUGO as a single agent or in combination with other anti-cancer agents.
Advise patients to start an anti-diarrheal agent (e.g., loperamide) immediately after the first episode of unformed, loose stool and to increase fluid intake during diarrhea episodes. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue KOSELUGO based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration].
Skin Toxicity
KOSELUGO can cause severe rashes, including dermatitis acneiform.
Pediatric Patients
In the NF1 PN pediatric safety pool (N = 134) [see Adverse Reactions], rash occurred in 68% of patients who received KOSELUGO. The most frequent rashes included dermatitis acneiform (47%) and maculopapular rash (31%). Pruritus (30%), alopecia (26%), and eczema (24%) occurred in patients who received KOSELUGO. Grade 3 rash occurred in 5% of patients. Rash resulted in dose interruption in 8% of patients and dose reduction in 3.7% of patients.
Adult Patients
In the KOMET adult NF1 PN study (N = 71) [see Adverse Reactions], rash occurred in 85% of patients who received KOSELUGO. The most frequent rash included dermatitis acneiform (66%). Alopecia (18%) and pruritus (10%) occurred in patients who received KOSELUGO. Grade 3 rash occurred in 4.2% of patients. Rash resulted in dose interruption in 2.8% of patients, dose reduction in 2.8% of patients, and permanent discontinuation in 2.8% of patients. Other skin toxicities, including severe palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, occurred in an unapproved population of adult patients with multiple tumor types who received KOSELUGO as a single agent or in combination with other anti-cancer agents.
Monitor for severe skin rashes. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue KOSELUGO based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration].
Increased Creatine Phosphokinase
KOSELUGO can cause increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK), myalgia, and rhabdomyolysis.
Pediatric Patients
In the NF1 PN pediatric safety pool (N = 134) [see Adverse Reactions], increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK), based on laboratory data, occurred in 73% of patients who received KOSELUGO, including Grade 3 or 4 in 8% of patients. Increased CPK resulted in dose interruption and dose reduction in 4% of patients. Increased CPK concurrent with myalgia occurred in 5% of patients, including one patient who permanently discontinued KOSELUGO for myalgia.
Adults
In the KOMET adult NF1 PN study (N = 71) [see Adverse Reactions], increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK), based on laboratory data, occurred in 70% of patients who received KOSELUGO, including Grade 3 or 4 in 7% of patients. Increased CPK resulted in dose interruption and dose reduction in 4.2% and 2.8% of patients, respectively. Increased CPK concurrent with myalgia occurred in 1.4% of patients. Rhabdomyolysis occurred in an unapproved adult population who received KOSELUGO as a single agent.
Obtain serum CPK prior to initiating KOSELUGO, periodically during treatment, and as clinically indicated. If increased CPK occurs, evaluate patients for rhabdomyolysis or other causes. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue KOSELUGO based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration].
Increased Levels of Vitamin E and Increased Risk of Bleeding (KOSELUGO Capsules)
KOSELUGO capsules can cause increased levels of vitamin E and increased risk of bleeding.
KOSELUGO capsules contain vitamin E (10 mg capsules contain 32 mg vitamin E as the excipient, D-alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS); while KOSELUGO 25 mg capsules contain 36 mg vitamin E as TPGS).
Vitamin E can inhibit platelet aggregation and antagonize vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Daily vitamin E intake that exceeds the recommended or safe limits may increase the risk of bleeding. Supplemental vitamin E is not recommended if daily vitamin E intake (including the amount of vitamin E in KOSELUGO and supplement) will exceed the recommended or safe limits.
An increased risk of bleeding in patients may occur in patients who are co-administered vitamin K antagonists or anti-platelet antagonists with KOSELUGO capsules. Monitor for bleeding in these patients. Increase international normalized ratio (INR) monitoring, as appropriate, in patients taking a vitamin K antagonist. Perform anticoagulant assessments, including INR or prothrombin time, more frequently and adjust the dose of vitamin K antagonists or anti-platelet agents as appropriate.
KOSELUGO oral granules do not contain vitamin E [see Drug Interactions].
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on findings from clinical trials, animal studies and its mechanism of action, KOSELUGO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In KOMET, a first trimester spontaneous abortion was reported in a patient receiving KOSELUGO.
In animal reproduction studies, administration of selumetinib to mice during organogenesis caused reduced fetal weight, adverse structural defects, and effects on embryo-fetal survival at approximate exposures > 5-times the human exposure at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with KOSELUGO and for 1 week after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with KOSELUGO and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations ].
NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Carcinogenicity
Selumetinib was not carcinogenic in a 6-month study in rasH2 transgenic mice and in 2-year carcinogenicity study in rats at exposures ≥ 15-times the human exposure (AUC) at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2.
Mutagenicity
Selumetinib was not mutagenic or clastogenic in vitro. Selumetinib did result in an increase in micronucleated immature erythrocytes (chromosome aberrations) in mouse micronucleus studies, predominantly via an aneugenic mode of action, but at doses > 160 mg/kg (~38-times the human Cmax at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2).
Impairment of Fertility
In a 6-month mouse study, selumetinib did not affect male mating performance at any dose up to 20 mg/kg twice daily (approximately 33-times the human exposure based on AUC at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily). In female mice exposed to selumetinib at 12.5 mg/kg twice daily, mating performance and fertility were not affected. The NOAEL for both maternal toxicity and effects on reproductive performance was 2.5 mg/kg twice daily (approximately 5-times the human exposure based on AUC at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily).
Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology
In a 26-week repeat-dose toxicology study, selumetinib at a dose of 20 mg/kg (approximately 33-times the human exposure based on AUC at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily) led to significant urinary tract obstruction as well as inflammation and luminal hemorrhage of the urethra leading to early death in male mice.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Pregnancy
Risk Summary
Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology], KOSELUGO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on the use of KOSELUGO in pregnant women to evaluate drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of selumetinib to mice during organogenesis caused reduced fetal weight, adverse structural defects, and effects on embryofetal survival at exposures approximately > 5 times the human exposure at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Data
Human Data
In KOMET, a first trimester spontaneous abortion was reported in a patient receiving KOSELUGO.
Animal Data
In embryo-fetal development studies in mice at doses > 2.5 mg/kg twice daily (~5-times the human exposure based on area under the curve [AUC] at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily), selumetinib caused increases in post-implantation loss, a reduction in mean fetal and litter weights, and an increased occurrence of open eye and cleft palate, but did not induce significant maternal toxicity.
Administration of selumetinib to pregnant mice from gestation Day 6 through lactation Day 20 resulted in reduced pup body weights and fewer pups met the pupil constriction criterion on day 21 post-partum. The incidence of malformations (e.g., prematurely open eye(s) and cleft palate) was increased even at the lowest dose of 0.5 mg/kg twice daily (maternal maximal concentration [Cmax] of ~0.6 times the human Cmax at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily).
Lactation
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of selumetinib or its active metabolite in human milk or their effects on the breastfed child or milk production. Selumetinib and its active metabolite were present in the milk of lactating mice (see Data). Due to the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with KOSELUGO and for 1 week after the last dose.
Data
Animal Data
Selumetinib and its active metabolite were present in milk from mice dosed with selumetinib throughout gestation and lactation, with a mean plasma/milk ratio of 1.5 in lactating dams dosed at 5 mg/kg twice daily. Administration of selumetinib to dams during gestation and early lactation was associated with adverse events in pups, including reduced growth rates and incidence of malformations [see Use in Specific Populations].
Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
KOSELUGO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations].
Pregnancy Testing
Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating KOSELUGO [see Use in Specific Populations].
Contraception
Females
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose.
Males
Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with KOSELUGO and for 1 week after the last dose.
Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with NF1 who have inoperable PN and the information on this use is discussed throughout the labeling. The safety and effectiveness of KOSELUGO have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 1 year of age.
Animal Toxicity Data
In 3-month general toxicology studies, male rats receiving selumetinib at doses ≥ 10 mg/kg daily (~60-times the human exposure based on AUC at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily) showed growth plate dysplasia.
Geriatric Use
Clinical studies of KOSELUGO did not include a sufficient number of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.
Hepatic Impairment
Selumetinib exposures increased in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology]. Reduce the dose of KOSELUGO for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B). A recommended dosage of KOSELUGO for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) has not been established [see Dosage and Administration].
Patient Information for Koselugo
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause a reduction in LVEF and to immediately report any signs or symptoms of cardiomyopathy to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions].
Ocular Toxicity
Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause ocular toxicity that can lead to blindness and to contact their healthcare provider if the patient experiences any changes in their vision [see Warnings and Precautions].
Gastrointestinal Toxicity
Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. and stomatitis and to contact their healthcare provider at the first sign of gastrointestinal toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions].
Skin Toxicity
Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause serious skin toxicities and to contact their healthcare provider for severe skin changes [see Warnings and Precautions].
Increased Creatine Phosphokinase
Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause increased CPK and rhabdomyolysis to report any signs and symptoms of muscle pain or weakness to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions].
Increased Vitamin E Levels and Increased Risk of Bleeding (KOSELUGO Capsules)
Advise patients and caregivers to notify their healthcare provider if they are taking a supplement containing vitamin E, a vitamin-K antagonist or an anti-platelet agent [see Warnings and Precautions].
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
- Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions, Use in Specific Populations].
- Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with KOSELUGO and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations].
- Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with KOSELUGO and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations, Nonclinical Toxicology].
Lactation
Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with KOSELUGO and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations].
Drug Interactions
Advise patients and caregivers to inform their healthcare provider of all concomitant medications, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform patients to avoid St. John’s wort, grapefruit or grapefruit juice, and Seville orange while taking KOSELUGO [see Drug Interactions].
Dosing and Administration
Inform patients and caregivers on how to take KOSELUGO and what to do for missed or vomited doses [see Dosage and Administration].