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Phesgo

PERTUZUMAB, TRASTUZUMAB, AND HYALURONIDASE-ZZXF

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For subcutaneous use in the thigh only. ( 2.2 ) PHESGO has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous pertuzumab and trastuzumab products. ( 2.2 ) Do not administer intravenously. ( 2.2 ) Perform HER2 testing using FDA-approved tests by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. ( 1 , 2.1 ) The initial dose of PHESGO is 1,200 mg pertuzumab, 600 mg trastuzumab, and 30,000 units hyaluronidase administered subcutaneously over approximately 8 minutes, followed every 3 weeks by a dose of 600 mg pertuzumab, 600 mg trastuzumab, and 20,000 units hyaluronidase administered subcutaneously over approximately 5 minutes. ( 2.2 ) Neoadjuvant: administer PHESGO by subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks and chemotherapy by intravenous infusion preoperatively for 3 to 6 cycles. ( 2.2 ) Adjuvant: administer PHESGO by subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks and chemotherapy by intravenous infusion postoperatively for a total of 1 year (up to 18 cycles). ( 2.2 ) MBC: administer PHESGO by subcutaneous injection and docetaxel by intravenous infusion every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients based on HER2 protein overexpression or HER2 gene amplification in tumor specimens [see Indications and Usage (1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Assessment of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification should be performed using FDA-approved tests specific for breast cancer by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. Information on the FDA-approved tests for the detection of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics. Improper assay performance, including use of suboptimally fixed tissue, failure to utilize specified reagents, deviation from specific assay instructions, and failure to include appropriate controls for assay validation, can lead to unreliable results. 2.2 Important Dosage and Administration Information PHESGO is for subcutaneous use only in the thigh. Do not administer intravenously. PHESGO has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous pertuzumab, intravenous trastuzumab, and subcutaneous trastuzumab when administered alone. Do not substitute PHESGO for or with pertuzumab, trastuzumab, ado-trastuzumab emtansine, or fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan. PHESGO must always be administered by a healthcare professional. In patients receiving an anthracycline-based regimen for early breast cancer, administer PHESGO following completion of the anthracycline. In patients receiving PHESGO for early breast cancer with docetaxel or paclitaxel, administer docetaxel or paclitaxel after PHESGO. In patients receiving PHESGO for metastatic breast cancer with docetaxel, administer docetaxel after PHESGO. Observe patients for a minimum of 30 minutes after initial dose of PHESGO and 15 minutes after each maintenance dose of PHESGO for signs or hypersensitivity symptoms or administration-related reactions. Medications to treat such reactions, as well as emergency equipment, should be available for immediate use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. 2.3 Recommended Doses and Schedules The recommended dosage and administration schedule for PHESGO are shown in Table 1 . Table 1: Recommended Dosage and Administration Schedule Dose Strength Administration Instructions Initial dose 1,200 mg pertuzumab, 600 mg trastuzumab, and 30,000 units hyaluronidase in 15 mL Administer subcutaneously over approximately 8 minutes (1,200 mg, 600 mg, and 30,000 units/15 mL) Maintenance dose (administer every 3 weeks) 600 mg pertuzumab, 600 mg trastuzumab, and 20,000 units hyaluronidase in 10 mL (600 mg, 600 mg, and 20,000 units/10 mL) Administer subcutaneously over approximately 5 minutes every 3 weeks No dose adjustments for PHESGO are required for patient body weight or for concomitant chemotherapy regimen. Patients currently receiving intravenous pertuzumab and trastuzumab can transition to PHESGO. In patients receiving intravenous pertuzumab and trastuzumab with 45% 40%-45% with a fall of <10%-points below pre-treatment value If after a repeat assessment within approximately 3 weeks, the LVEF has not improved, has declined further, and/or the patient is symptomatic, permanently discontinue PHESGO [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions Discontinue the injection immediately if the patient experiences a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . 2.5 Preparation for Administration To prevent medication errors, it is important to check the vial labels to ensure that the drug being prepared and administered is PHESGO and not intravenous pertuzumab, or intravenous trastuzumab, or subcutaneous trastuzumab. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use vial if particulates or discoloration is present. Do not shake. Discard any unused portion remaining in the vial. For both the initial and maintenance dose, each corresponding PHESGO vial is ready-to-use for one subcutaneous injection and should not be diluted. A syringe, a transfer needle, and an injection needle are needed to withdraw PHESGO solution from the vial and inject it subcutaneously. PHESGO may be injected using 25G-27G (3/8"-5/8") hypodermic injection needles. To avoid needle clogging, attach the hypodermic injection needle to the syringe immediately prior to administration followed by volume adjustment to 15 mL (initial dose) and 10 mL (maintenance dose). If the dose is not to be administered immediately, and the solution of PHESGO has been withdrawn from the vial into the syringe, replace the transfer needle with a syringe closing cap. Label the syringe with the peel-off sticker and store the syringe in the refrigerator [2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)] for up to 24 hours and at room temperature [20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)] for up to 4 hours and avoid unnecessary storage. PHESGO is compatible with stainless steel, polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride and fluorinated ethylene polypropylene. Administration Administer PHESGO 1,200 mg, 600 mg, 30,000 units/15 mL subcutaneously over approximately 8 minutes Administer PHESGO 600 mg, 600 mg, 20,000 units/10 mL subcutaneously over approximately 5 minutes The subcutaneous injection site should be alternated between the left and right thigh only. New injections should be given at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the previous site on healthy skin and never into areas where the skin is red, bruised, tender, or hard. Do not split the dose between two syringes or between two sites of administration. During the treatment course with PHESGO, other medications for subcutaneous administration should preferably be injected at different sites.
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Primary Use
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PHESGO is a combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab, HER2/neu receptor antagonists, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for: Use in combination with chemotherapy as: neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced, inflammatory, or early stage breast cancer (either greater than 2 cm in diameter or node positive) as part of a complete treatment regimen for early breast cancer.
Summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PHESGO is a combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab, HER2/neu receptor antagonists, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for: Use in combination with chemotherapy as: neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced, inflammatory, or early stage breast cancer (either greater than 2 cm in diameter or node positive) as part of a complete treatment regimen for early breast cancer. ( 1.1 ) adjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence ( 1.1 ) Use in combination with docetaxel for treatment of patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) who have not received prior anti-HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for metastatic disease. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Early Breast Cancer (EBC) PHESGO is indicated for use in combination with chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced, inflammatory, or early stage breast cancer (either greater than 2 cm in diameter or node positive) as part of a complete treatment regimen for early breast cancer [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ] .

Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. 1.2 Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) PHESGO is indicated for use in combination with docetaxel for the treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have not received prior anti-HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for metastatic disease [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] .

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PHESGO is a combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab, HER2/neu receptor antagonists, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for: Use in combination with chemotherapy as: neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced, inflammatory, or early stage breast cancer (either greater than 2 cm in diameter or node positive) as part of a complete treatment regimen for early breast cancer. ( 1.1 ) adjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence ( 1.1 ) Use in combination with docetaxel for treatment of patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) who have not received prior anti-HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for metastatic disease. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Early Breast Cancer (EBC) PHESGO is indicated for use in combination with chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced, inflammatory, or early stage breast cancer (either greater than 2 cm in diameter or node positive) as part of a complete treatment regimen for early breast cancer [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. 1.2 Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) PHESGO is indicated for use in combination with docetaxel for the treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have not received prior anti-HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for metastatic disease [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For subcutaneous use in the thigh only. ( 2.2 ) PHESGO has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous pertuzumab and trastuzumab products. ( 2.2 ) Do not administer intravenously. ( 2.2 ) Perform HER2 testing using FDA-approved tests by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. ( 1 , 2.1 ) The initial dose of PHESGO is 1,200 mg pertuzumab, 600 mg trastuzumab, and 30,000 units hyaluronidase administered subcutaneously over approximately 8 minutes, followed every 3 weeks by a dose of 600 mg pertuzumab, 600 mg trastuzumab, and 20,000 units hyaluronidase administered subcutaneously over approximately 5 minutes. ( 2.2 ) Neoadjuvant: administer PHESGO by subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks and chemotherapy by intravenous infusion preoperatively for 3 to 6 cycles. ( 2.2 ) Adjuvant: administer PHESGO by subcutaneous injection every 3 weeks and chemotherapy by intravenous infusion postoperatively for a total of 1 year (up to 18 cycles). ( 2.2 ) MBC: administer PHESGO by subcutaneous injection and docetaxel by intravenous infusion every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients based on HER2 protein overexpression or HER2 gene amplification in tumor specimens [see Indications and Usage (1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Assessment of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification should be performed using FDA-approved tests specific for breast cancer by laboratories with demonstrated proficiency. Information on the FDA-approved tests for the detection of HER2 protein overexpression and HER2 gene amplification is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics. Improper assay performance, including use of suboptimally fixed tissue, failure to utilize specified reagents, deviation from specific assay instructions, and failure to include appropriate controls for assay validation, can lead to unreliable results. 2.2 Important Dosage and Administration Information PHESGO is for subcutaneous use only in the thigh. Do not administer intravenously. PHESGO has different dosage and administration instructions than intravenous pertuzumab, intravenous trastuzumab, and subcutaneous trastuzumab when administered alone. Do not substitute PHESGO for or with pertuzumab, trastuzumab, ado-trastuzumab emtansine, or fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan. PHESGO must always be administered by a healthcare professional. In patients receiving an anthracycline-based regimen for early breast cancer, administer PHESGO following completion of the anthracycline. In patients receiving PHESGO for early breast cancer with docetaxel or paclitaxel, administer docetaxel or paclitaxel after PHESGO. In patients receiving PHESGO for metastatic breast cancer with docetaxel, administer docetaxel after PHESGO. Observe patients for a minimum of 30 minutes after initial dose of PHESGO and 15 minutes after each maintenance dose of PHESGO for signs or hypersensitivity symptoms or administration-related reactions. Medications to treat such reactions, as well as emergency equ

Boxed Warning

WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, and PULMONARY TOXICITY WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, and PULMONARY TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Cardiomyopathy: PHESGO administration can result in subclinical and clinical cardiac failure manifesting as CHF, and decreased LVEF, with greatest risk when administered concurrently with anthracyclines. Evaluate cardiac function prior to and during treatment. Discontinue PHESGO for cardiomyopathy. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Embryo-fetal Toxicity: Exposure to PHESGO can result in embryo-fetal death and birth defects. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception. ( 5.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Pulmonary Toxicity: Discontinue PHESGO for anaphylaxis, angioedema, interstitial pneumonitis, or acute respiratory distress syndrome. ( 5.3 ) Cardiomyopathy PHESGO administration can result in subclinical and clinical cardiac failure. The incidence and severity were highest in patients receiving PHESGO with anthracycline-containing chemotherapy regimens. Evaluate cardiac function prior to and during treatment with PHESGO. Discontinue PHESGO treatment in patients receiving adjuvant therapy and withhold PHESGO in patients with metastatic disease for clinically significant decrease in left ventricular function [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Embryo-fetal Toxicity Exposure to PHESGO can result in embryo-fetal death and birth defects, including oligohydramnios and oligohydramnios sequence manifesting as pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities, and neonatal death. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) , (8.3) ]. Pulmonary Toxicity PHESGO administration can result in serious and fatal pulmonary toxicity. Discontinue PHESGO for anaphylaxis, angioedema, interstitial pneumonitis, or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Monitor patients until symptoms completely resolve [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ].

Monitoring

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Exacerbation of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia.
  • ( 5.4 ) Hypersensitivity and Administration-Related Reactions (ARRs): Monitor patients for systemic hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Permanently discontinue PHESGO in patients who experience anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reactions.
  • ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Cardiomyopathy PHESGO can cause hypertension, arrhythmias, left ventricular cardiac dysfunction, disabling cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy, and cardiac death [see Boxed Warning: Cardiomyopathy ].

Interaction Notes

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Patients who receive anthracycline after stopping PHESGO may be at increased risk of cardiac dysfunction because of PHESGO's long washout period [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
  • If possible, avoid anthracycline-based therapy for up to 7 months after stopping PHESGO.
  • If anthracyclines are used, carefully monitor the patient's cardiac function.