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Komzifti

ZIFTOMENIB

Standard Dose
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Select patients for treatment with KOMZIFTI based on the presence of an NPM1 mutation. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage: 600 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. For patients without confirmed disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, treat for a minimum of 6 months to allow time for a clinical response. ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information for administration instructions and dosage modifications. ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for the treatment of relapsed or refractory AML with KOMZIFTI based on the presence of an NPM1 mutation [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . An FDA-approved test for the detection of NPM1 mutations is not currently available. 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of KOMZIFTI is 600 mg taken orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Do not start KOMZIFTI until the white blood cell (WBC) count is reduced to less than 25 x 10⁹/L. For patients without confirmed disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, treatment for a minimum of 6 months is recommended to allow time for a clinical response. 2.3 Administration Instructions Administer KOMZIFTI once daily on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Administer KOMZIFTI orally at about the same time each day. Swallow capsules whole. Do not open, break, or chew the capsules. If a dose of KOMZIFTI is missed or not taken at the usual time, administer the dose as soon as possible on the same day and at least 12 hours prior to the next scheduled dose. Return to the normal schedule the following day. Do not administer 2 doses within 12 hours. 2.4 Dosage Modifications for Concomitant Use of Acid-Reducing Agents Avoid concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with KOMZIFTI. Avoid concomitant use of a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist or a locally acting antacid with KOMZIFTI [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . If concomitant use cannot be avoided: Take KOMZIFTI 2 hours before or 10 hours after administration of an H2 receptor antagonist. Take KOMZIFTI 2 hours before or 2 hours after administration of a locally acting antacid. 2.5 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Manage any abnormalities promptly [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Interrupt or reduce dose for adverse reactions as per Table 1 and Table 2 . Table 1 Recommended Management and Dosage Modifications for KOMZIFTI for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction a Recommended Action a Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 5.0. b Grade 1 is mild, Grade 2 is moderate, Grade 3 is severe, Grade 4 is life-threatening. c See Table 2 for the reduced dose levels. Differentiation syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] If differentiation syndrome is suspected, interrupt KOMZIFTI. Administer systemic corticosteroids and initiate hemodynamic monitoring until symptom resolution and for a minimum of 3 days and provide supportive care. Resume KOMZIFTI at the same dose level when signs and symptoms improve and are Grade ≤ 2 b . Noninfectious leukocytosis (e.g., sudden or significant white blood cell (WBC) increase, including WBC doubling within the first 2 weeks of administration or an absolute increase of 10 x 10 9 /L) Evaluate for differentiation syndrome. Initiate treatment with hydroxyurea, as per standard institutional practices, and leukapheresis if clinically indicated. Taper hydroxyurea only after leukocytosis improves or resolves. Interrupt KOMZIFTI if leukocytosis is not controlled with hydroxyurea within 48 hours. If interrupted, resume KOMZIFTI at the same dose level once WBC counts are controlled. Nonhematological adverse reactions Grade ≥ 3 b [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] Interrupt KOMZIFTI until recovery to Grade ≤ 2 b . Resume KOMZIFTI at the same dose level. If the same Grade ≥ 3 toxicity recurs, interrupt KOMZIFTI until recovery to Grade ≤ 2 b . Restart KOMZIFTI at a reduced dose c . Table 2 Recommended Dosage Reductions for KOMZIFTI for Adverse Reactions *Permanently discontinue KOMZIFTI in patients unable to tolerate 200 mg orally once daily following second dose reduction. Recommended Dosage First dose reduction 400 mg orally once daily Second dose reduction 200 mg orally once daily
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Primary Use
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KOMZIFTI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible nucleophosmin 1 ( NPM1 ) mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 ), and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] .
Summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KOMZIFTI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible nucleophosmin 1 ( NPM1 ) mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 ), and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] .

KOMZIFTI is a menin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible nucleophosmin 1 ( NPM1 ) mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Select patients for treatment with KOMZIFTI based on the presence of an NPM1 mutation. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage: 600 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KOMZIFTI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible nucleophosmin 1 ( NPM1 ) mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 ), and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . KOMZIFTI is a menin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible nucleophosmin 1 ( NPM1 ) mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Select patients for treatment with KOMZIFTI based on the presence of an NPM1 mutation. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage: 600 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. For patients without confirmed disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, treat for a minimum of 6 months to allow time for a clinical response. ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information for administration instructions and dosage modifications. ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for the treatment of relapsed or refractory AML with KOMZIFTI based on the presence of an NPM1 mutation [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . An FDA-approved test for the detection of NPM1 mutations is not currently available. 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of KOMZIFTI is 600 mg taken orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Do not start KOMZIFTI until the white blood cell (WBC) count is reduced to less than 25 x 10⁹/L. For patients without confirmed disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, treatment for a minimum of 6 months is recommended to allow time for a clinical response. 2.3 Administration Instructions Administer KOMZIFTI once daily on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Administer KOMZIFTI orally at about the same time each day. Swallow capsules whole. Do not open, break, or chew the capsules. If a dose of KOMZIFTI is missed or not taken at the usual time, administer the dose as soon as possible on the same day and at least 12 hours prior to the next scheduled dose. Return to the normal schedule the following day. Do not administer 2 doses within 12 hours. 2.4 Dosage Modifications for Concomitant Use of Acid-Reducing Agents Avoid concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with KOMZIFTI. Avoid concomitant use of a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist or a locally acting antacid with KOMZIFTI [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . If concomitant use cannot be avoided: Take KOMZIFTI 2 hours before or 10 hours after administration of an H2 receptor antagonist. Take KOMZIFTI 2 hours before or 2 hours after administration of a locally acting antacid. 2.5 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Manage any abnormalities promptly [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Interrupt or reduce dose for adverse reactions as per Table 1 and Table 2 . Table 1 Recommended Management and Dosage Modifications for KOMZIFTI for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction a Recommended Action a Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 5.0. b Grade 1 is mild, Grade 2 is moderate, Grade 3 is severe, Grade 4 is life-threatening. c See Table 2 for the reduced dose levels. Differentiation syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] If differentiation syndrome is suspected, interrupt KOMZIFTI. Administer systemic corticosteroids and initiate hemodynamic monitoring until symptom resolution and for a minimum of 3 days and provide supportive care. Resume KOMZIFTI at the same dose level when signs and symptoms improve and are Grade ≤ 2 b . Noninfectious leukocytosis (e.g., sudden or significant white blood cell (WBC) increase, including WBC doubling within the first 2 weeks of administration or an absolute increase of 10 x 10 9 /L) Evaluate for differentiation syndrome. Initiate treatment with hydroxyurea, as per standard institutional practices, and leukapheresis if clinically indicated. Taper hydroxyurea only after leukocytosis improves or resolves. Interrupt KOMZIFTI if leukocytosis is not controlled with hydroxyurea within 48 hours. If interrupted, resume KOMZIFTI at the same dose level once WBC counts are controlled. Nonhematological adverse reactions Grade ≥ 3 b [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] Interrupt KOMZIFTI until recovery to Grade ≤ 2 b . Resume KOMZIFTI at the same dose level. If the same Grade ≥ 3 toxicity recurs, interrupt KOMZIFTI until recovery to Grade ≤ 2 b . Restart KOMZIFTI at a reduced dose c . Table 2 Recommended Dosage Reductions for KOMZIFTI for Adverse Reactions *Permanently discontinue KOMZIFTI in patients unable to tolerate 200 mg orally once daily following second dose reduction. Recommended Dosage First dose reduction 400 mg orally once daily Second dose reduction 20

Boxed Warning

WARNING: DIFFERENTIATION SYNDROME Differentiation syndrome, which can be fatal, has occurred with KOMZIFTI. Signs and symptoms may include fever, joint pain, hypotension, hypoxia, dyspnea, rapid weight gain or peripheral edema, pleural or pericardial effusions, pulmonary infiltrates, acute kidney injury, and rashes. If differentiation syndrome is suspected, interrupt KOMZIFTI and initiate oral or intravenous corticosteroids with hemodynamic and laboratory monitoring until symptom resolution; resume KOMZIFTI upon symptom improvement [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . WARNING: DIFFERENTIATION SYNDROME See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Differentiation syndrome, which can be fatal, has occurred with KOMZIFTI. If differentiation syndrome is suspected, interrupt KOMZIFTI and initiate oral or intravenous corticosteroids with hemodynamic and laboratory monitoring until symptom resolution; resume KOMZIFTI upon symptom improvement. ( 2.5 , 5.1 , 6.1 )

Monitoring

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS QTc Interval Prolongation: Monitor electrocardiograms and electrolytes.
  • Correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia prior to treatment.
  • Interrupt KOMZIFTI if the QTc interval is > 500 ms.
  • ( 5.2 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm.

Interaction Notes

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Monitor more frequently for adverse reactions.
  • ( 7.1 ) Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use.
  • ( 7.1 ) Proton Pump Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use.
  • ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) H2 Receptor Antagonists and Antacids: Avoid concomitant use.
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