ZEJULA
NIRAPARIB
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZEJULA is a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor indicated: • for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy and whose cancer is associated with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD)-positive status defined by either: o a deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA mutation, and/or o genomic instability.
Select patients for therapy based on an FDA‑authorized companion diagnostic for ZEJULA. ( 1.1 , 2.1 ) • for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA -mutated recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZEJULA is a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor indicated: • for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy and whose cancer is associated with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD)-positive status defined by either: o a deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA mutation, and/or o genomic instability. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA‑authorized companion diagnostic for ZEJULA. ( 1.1 , 2.1 ) • for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA -mutated recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA‑authorized companion diagnostic for ZEJULA. ( 1.2 , 2.1 ) 1.1 First-Line Maintenance Treatment of HRD-Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer ZEJULA is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy and whose cancer is associated with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD)-positive status defined by either: • a deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA mutation, and/or • genomic instability. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA‑authorized companion diagnostic for ZEJULA [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . 1.2 Maintenance Treatment of Recurrent Germline BRCA -Mutated Ovarian Cancer ZEJULA is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA -mutated (g BRCA mut) recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA‑authorized companion diagnostic for ZEJULA [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • First‑Line Maintenance Treatment of HRD‑Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer: o For patients weighing <77 kg (<170 lbs) OR with a platelet count <150,000/mcL, the recommended dosage is 200 mg taken orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) o For patients weighing ≥77 kg (≥170 lbs) AND a platelet count ≥150,000/mcL, the recommended dosage is 300 mg taken orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) • Maintenance Treatment of Recurrent Germline BRCA‑Mutated Ovarian Cancer: The recommended dosage is 300 mg taken orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) • Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.2 ) • ZEJULA may be taken with or without food. ( 2.2 ) • For adverse reactions, consider interruption of treatment, dose reduction, or dose discontinuation. ( 2.3 ) • For patients with moderate hepatic impairment, recommended dosage is 200 mg taken orally once daily. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Patient Selection First-Line Maintenance Treatment of HRD-Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer Select patients for first-line maintenance treatment of advanced ovarian cancer with ZEJULA based on the presence of HRD defined by either a deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA mutation, and/or genomic instability [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Information on FDA‑authorized tests for the detection of HRD‑positive status for this indication is available at https://www.fda.gov/companiondiagnostics. Maintenance Treatment of Recurrent Germline BRCA -Mutated Ovarian Cancer Select patients for the maintenance treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer with ZEJULA based on the presence of deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA mutations [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Information on FDA‑authorized tests for the detection of deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA mutations for this indication is available at https://www.fda.gov/companiondiagnostics . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration Continue treatment with ZEJULA until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Instruct patients to take their dose of ZEJULA at approximately the same time each day. Advise patients to swallow tablets whole and not to chew, crush, or split ZEJULA prior to swallowing. ZEJULA may be taken with or without food. Bedtime administration may be a potential method for managing nausea. In the case of a missed dose of ZEJULA, instruct patients to take their next dose at its regularly scheduled time. If a patient vomits or misses a dose of ZEJULA, an additional dose should not be taken. First-Line Maintenance Treatment of HRD-Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer • For patients weighing <77 kg (<170 lbs) OR with a platelet count of <150,000/mcL, the recommended dosage is 200 mg taken orally once daily. • For patients weighing ≥77 kg (≥170 lbs) AND who have a platelet count ≥150,000/mcL, the recommended dosage is 300 mg taken ora
Monitoring
- • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML): MDS/AML occurred in patients exposed to ZEJULA, and some cases were fatal.
- • Monitor patients for hematological toxicity and discontinue if MDS/AML is confirmed.
- • ( 5.1 ) • Bone Marrow Suppression: Test complete blood counts weekly for the first month, monthly for the next 11 months, and periodically thereafter for clinically significant changes.
- • ( 5.2 ) • Hypertension and Cardiovascular Effects: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate at least weekly for the first 2 months, then monthly for the first year and periodically thereafter during treatment with ZEJULA.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.