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Gavreto

These highlights do not include all the information needed to use GAVRETO safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for GAVRETO. GAVRETO (pralsetinib) capsules, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2020

Approved
Approval ID

59984249-e3ff-4f97-8d7a-c1a905d604a8

Product Type

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL

Effective Date

Aug 14, 2023

Manufacturers
FDA

Genentech, Inc.

DUNS: 080129000

Products 1

Detailed information about drug products covered under this FDA approval, including NDC codes, dosage forms, ingredients, and administration routes.

Pralsetinib

Product Details

FDA regulatory identification and product classification information

FDA Identifiers
NDC Product Code50242-210
Application NumberNDA213721
Product Classification
M
Marketing Category
C73594
G
Generic Name
Pralsetinib
Product Specifications
Route of AdministrationORAL
Effective DateAugust 14, 2023
FDA Product Classification

INGREDIENTS (5)

SODIUM BICARBONATEInactive
Code: 8MDF5V39QO
Classification: IACT
PRALSETINIBActive
Quantity: 100 mg in 1 1
Code: 1WPE73O1WV
Classification: ACTIB
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIEDInactive
Code: 9XZ8H6N6OH
Classification: IACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATEInactive
Code: 70097M6I30
Classification: IACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDInactive
Code: XF417D3PSL
Classification: IACT

Drug Labeling Information

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION

LOINC: 43685-7Updated: 8/14/2023

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis

Severe, life-threatening, and fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) / pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with GAVRETO. Pneumonitis occurred in 12% of patients who received GAVRETO, including 3.3% with Grade 3-4, and 0.2% with fatal reactions.

Monitor for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. Withhold GAVRETO and promptly investigate for ILD in any patient who presents with acute or worsening of respiratory symptoms which may be indicative of ILD (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Withhold, reduce dose or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on severity of confirmed ILD [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].

5.2 Hypertension

Hypertension occurred in 35% of patients, including Grade 3 hypertension in 18% of patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Overall, 8% had their dose interrupted and 4.8% had their dose reduced for hypertension. Treatment- emergent hypertension was most commonly managed with anti-hypertension medications.

Do not initiate GAVRETO in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Optimize blood pressure prior to initiating GAVRETO. Monitor blood pressure after 1 week, at least monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as appropriate. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on the severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].

5.3 Hepatoxicity

Serious hepatic adverse reactions occurred in 1.5% of patients treated with GAVRETO. Increased AST occurred in 49% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 in 7% and increased ALT occurred in 37% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 in 4.8% [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. The median time to first onset for increased AST was 15 days (range: 5 days to 2.5 years) and for increased ALT was 24 days (range: 7 days to 3.7 years).

Monitor AST and ALT prior to initiating GAVRETO, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months, then monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].

5.4 Hemorrhagic Events

Serious, including fatal, hemorrhagic events can occur with GAVRETO. Grade ≥ 3 hemorrhagic events occurred in 4.1% of patients treated with GAVRETO including one patient with a fatal hemorrhagic event.

Permanently discontinue GAVRETO in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].

5.5 Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Cases of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) have been reported in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma receiving GAVRETO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Patients may be at risk of TLS if they have rapidly growing tumors, a high tumor burden, renal dysfunction, or dehydration. Closely monitor patients at risk, consider appropriate prophylaxis including hydration, and treat as clinically indicated.

5.6 Risk of Impaired Wound Healing

Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. Therefore, GAVRETO has the potential to adversely affect wound healing.

Withhold GAVRETO for at least 5 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of GAVRETO after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.

5.7 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, GAVRETO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Oral administration of pralsetinib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations and embryolethality at maternal exposures below the human exposure at the clinical dose of 400 mg once daily.

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment with GAVRETO and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with GAVRETO and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

Key Highlight
  • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Withhold GAVRETO for Grade 1 or 2 reactions until resolution and then resume at a reduced dose. Permanently discontinue for recurrent ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue for Grade 3 or 4 reactions. (2.3, 5.1)
  • Hypertension: Do not initiate GAVRETO in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Optimize blood pressure (BP) prior to initiating GAVRETO. Monitor BP after 1 week, at least monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on severity. (2.3, 5.2)
  • Hepatotoxicity: Monitor ALT and AST prior to initiating GAVRETO, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months, then monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on severity. (2.3, 5.3)
  • Hemorrhagic Events: Permanently discontinue GAVRETO in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage. (2.3, 5.4)
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Closely monitor patients at risk and treat as clinically indicated. (2.3, 5.5)
  • Risk of Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold GAVRETO for at least 5 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of GAVRETO after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. (5.6)
  • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective non-hormonal contraception. (5.7, 8.1, 8.3)

DRUG INTERACTIONS SECTION

LOINC: 34073-7Updated: 8/14/2023

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on GAVRETO

Strong or Moderate CYP3A and/or P-gp Inhibitors

Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor and/or a P-gp inhibitor increases pralsetinib exposure [Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to GAVRETO. Avoid coadministration of GAVRETO with a strong or moderate CYP3A and/or P-gp inhibitor. If coadministration with any of the above inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce the GAVRETO dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].

Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers

Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inducer decreases pralsetinib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], which may decrease efficacy of GAVRETO. Avoid concomitant use of GAVRETO with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. If coadministration of GAVRETO with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers cannot be avoided, increase the GAVRETO dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)].

Key Highlight
  • Strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or P-gp inhibitors: Avoid coadministration. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of GAVRETO. (2.4, 7.1, 12.3)
  • Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers: Avoid coadministration. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dose of GAVRETO. (2.5, 7.1, 12.3)

NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY SECTION

LOINC: 43680-8Updated: 8/14/2023

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Carcinogenicity studies with pralsetinib have not been conducted. Pralsetinib was not mutagenic in an in vitro bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay with or without metabolic activation and was not clastogenic in either an in vitro micronucleus assay in TK6 cells or an in vivo bone marrow micronucleus assay in rats.

In a dedicated fertility and early embryonic development study conducted in treated male rats mated to treated female rats, although pralsetinib did not have clear effects on male or female mating performance or ability to become pregnant, at the 20 mg/kg dose level (approximately 2.9 times the human exposure (AUC) at the clinical dose of 400 mg based on toxicokinetic data from the 13-week rat toxicology study) 82% of female rats had totally resorbed litters, with 92% post-implantation loss (early resorptions); post- implantation loss occurred at doses as low as 5 mg/kg (approximately 0.35 times the human exposure (AUC) at the clinical dose of 400 mg based on toxicokinetic data from the 13-week rat toxicology study). In a separate fertility and early embryonic development study in which male rats administered 20 mg/kg pralsetinib were mated to untreated female rats, there were no clear pralsetinib-related effects on intrauterine survival of embryos or on male reproductive performance at a dose approximately 1.7 times the human exposure (AUC) at the clinical dose of 400 mg. In a 13-week repeat-dose toxicology study, male rats exhibited histopathological evidence of tubular degeneration/atrophy in the testis with secondary cellular debris and reduced sperm in the lumen of the epididymis, which correlated with lower mean testis and epididymis weights and gross observations of soft and small testis. Female rats exhibited degeneration of the corpus luteum in the ovary. For both sexes, these effects were observed at pralsetinib doses ≥ 10 mg/kg/day, approximately 1 times the human exposure based on AUC at the clinical dose of 400 mg.

13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology

In 28-day rat and monkey toxicology studies, once daily oral administration of pralsetinib resulted in histologic necrosis and hemorrhage in the heart of preterm decedents at exposures ≥ 1.3 times and ≥ 3.1 times, respectively, the human exposure based on AUC at the clinical dose of 400 mg. Pralsetinib induced hyperphosphatemia (rats) and multi-organ mineralization (rats and monkeys) in 13-week toxicology studies at exposures approximately 2.8 times and ≥ 0.13 times, respectively, the human exposure based on AUC at the clinical dose of 400 mg.

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

LOINC: 34069-5Updated: 8/14/2023

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

GAVRETO (pralsetinib) 100 mg, light blue, opaque, immediate release, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) hard capsule printed with "BLU-667" on the capsule shell body and "100 mg" on the capsule shell cap are supplied as follows:

  • Bottles of 60 capsules (NDC 50242-210-60).
  • Bottles of 90 capsules (NDC 50242-210-90).
  • Bottles of 120 capsules (NDC 50242-210-12).

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions are permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION

LOINC: 34076-0Updated: 8/14/2023

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

ILD/Pneumonitis

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they experience new or worsening respiratory symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Hypertension

Advise patients that they will require regular blood pressure monitoring and to contact their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of increased blood pressure or elevated readings [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Hepatotoxicity

Advise patients that hepatotoxicity can occur and to immediately contact their healthcare provider for signs or symptoms of hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

Hemorrhagic Events

Advise patients that GAVRETO may increase the risk for bleeding and to contact their healthcare provider if they experience any signs or symptoms of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider promptly to report any signs and symptoms of TLS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

Risk of Impaired Wound Healing

Advise patients that GAVRETO may impair wound healing. Advise patients that temporary interruption of GAVRETO is recommended prior to any elective surgery [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Advise 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 (5.7), Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during the treatment with GAVRETO and for 2 weeks after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].

Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with GAVRETO and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].

Lactation

Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with GAVRETO and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].

Infertility

Advise males and females of reproductive potential that GAVRETO may impair fertility [See Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].

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 [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Administration

Advise patients to take GAVRETO on an empty stomach (no food intake for at least 2 hours before and at least 1 hour after taking GAVRETO) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

SPL PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT SECTION

LOINC: 42230-3Updated: 8/14/2023

This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Revised: 08/2023

PATIENT INFORMATION
GAVRETO® (gav-REH-toh)
(pralsetinib)
capsules

What is GAVRETO?

GAVRETO is a prescription medicine used to treat certain cancers caused by abnormal rearranged during transfection (RET) genes in:

  • adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread.
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older with advanced thyroid cancer or thyroid cancer that has spread who require a medicine by mouth or injection (systemic therapy) and who have received radioactive iodine and it did not work or is no longer working.

Your healthcare provider will perform a test to make sure that GAVRETO is right for you.

It is not known if GAVRETO is safe and effective when used to treat cancers caused by abnormal RET genes:

  • in children for the treatment of NSCLCor
  • in children younger than 12 years of age for the treatment of thyroid cancer.

Before taking GAVRETO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have lung or breathing problems other than lung cancer

  • have high blood pressure

  • have bleeding problems

  • have liver problems

  • plan to have surgery. You should stop taking GAVRETO at least 5 days before your planned surgery. See**"What are the possible side effects of GAVRETO?"**

  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. GAVRETO can harm your unborn baby.
    Females who are able to become pregnant:

    • Your healthcare provider will do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with GAVRETO.
    • You should use an effective form of non-hormonal birth control (contraception) during treatment and for2 weeks after your last dose of GAVRETO.
    • Birth control methods that contain hormones (such as birth control pills, injections or transdermal system patches) may not work as well during treatment with GAVRETO.
    • Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you during this time.
    • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you might be pregnant during treatment with GAVRETO.

Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant:

* You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for**1 week** after your last dose of GAVRETO.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if GAVRETO passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for1 week after your last dose of GAVRETO.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking GAVRETO with other medicines may affect how GAVRETO works.

How should I take GAVRETO?

  • Take GAVRETO exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
  • Take your prescribed dose of GAVRETO 1 time each day.
  • Take GAVRETO on an empty stomach.Do not eat for at least 2 hours before and at least 1 hour after taking GAVRETO. *Do not change your dose or stop taking GAVRETO unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
  • Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with GAVRETO if you develop side effects.
  • If you miss a dose of GAVRETO, take it as soon as possible on the same day. Then take your next dose of GAVRETO at your regular time the next day.
  • If you vomit after taking a dose of GAVRETO, do not take an extra dose. Take your next dose of GAVRETO at your regular time the next day.

What are the possible side effects of GAVRETO?

GAVRETO may cause serious side effects, including:

*Lung problems. GAVRETO may cause severe or life-threatening inflammation of the lungs during treatment, that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening symptoms, including:

  • shortness of breath
  • cough
  • fever

*High blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is common with GAVRETO and may sometimes be severe. You should check your blood pressure regularly during treatment with GAVRETO. Tell your healthcare provider if you have increased blood pressure readings or get any symptoms of high blood pressure, including:

  • confusion
  • headaches
  • shortness of breath
  • dizziness
  • chest pain

*Liver problems. Liver problems (increased liver function blood test results) can happen during treatment with GAVRETO and may sometimes be serious. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests before and during treatment with GAVRETO to check you for liver problems. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of liver problem during treatment, including:

  • yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice)
  • dark "tea-colored" urine
  • sleepiness
  • bleeding or bruising
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea or vomiting
  • pain on the upper right side of your stomach area

*Bleeding problems. GAVRETO can cause bleeding which can be serious and cause death. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding during treatment, including:

  • vomiting blood or if your vomit looks like coffee grounds
  • pink or brown urine
  • red or black (looks like tar) stools
  • coughing up blood or blood clots
  • unusual bleeding or bruising of your skin
  • menstrual bleeding that is heavier than normal
  • unusual vaginal bleeding
  • nose bleeds that happen often
  • drowsiness or difficulty being awakened
  • confusion
  • headache
  • change in speech

*Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). TLS is caused by a fast breakdown of cancer cells. TLS can cause you to have kidney failure and the need for dialysis treatment, an abnormal heartbeat, and may sometimes lead to hospitalization. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check you for TLS. You should stay well hydrated during treatment with GAVRETO. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment with GAVRETO:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • weakness
  • swelling
  • shortness of breath
  • muscle cramps
  • seizures

*Risk of wound healing problems. Wounds may not heal properly during treatment with GAVRETO. Tell your healthcare provider if you plan to have any surgery before or during treatment with GAVRETO. * You should not take GAVRETO for at least 5 days before surgery. * Your healthcare provider should tell you when you may start taking GAVRETO again after surgery.

The most common side effects of GAVRETO include:

  • muscle and joint pain
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • tiredness
  • swelling of your face, arms, legs, hands, and feet (edema)
  • fever
  • cough

The most common severe abnormal blood test results with GAVRETO include:

  • decreased white blood cell, red blood cell, and platelet counts
  • decreased levels of phosphate, body salt (sodium), calcium and potassium in the blood
  • abnormal liver function blood tests
  • increased levels of enzyme called alkaline phosphatase in the blood (test for liver or bone problems)
  • increased levels of potassium in the blood

GAVRETO may affect fertility in males and females, which may affect your ability to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all the possible side effects of GAVRETO.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store GAVRETO?

  • Store GAVRETO at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
  • Protect GAVRETO from moisture.

Keep GAVRETO and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of GAVRETO.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use GAVRETO for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give GAVRETO to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about GAVRETO that is written for health professionals.

What are the ingredients in GAVRETO?

Active ingredient: pralsetinib

Inactive ingredients: citric acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), pregelatinized starch and sodium bicarbonate.

Capsule shell: FD&C Blue #1 (Brilliant Blue FCF), hypromellose and titanium dioxide.

White printing ink: butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, strong ammonia solution and titanium dioxide.

Manufactured for:Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group, 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990

Jointly marketed by: Genentech USA, Inc. and Blueprint Medicines Corporation

GAVRETO® is a registered trademark of Blueprint Medicines Corporation.

© 2023 Genentech, Inc.

© 2023 Blueprint Medicines Corporation.

For more information, go to www.GAVRETO.com or call 1-888-835-2555.

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