03/2012
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`HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
`These highlights do not include all the information needed to use
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`AFINITOR safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for
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`AFINITOR.
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`AFINITOR (everolimus) tablets for oral administration
`Initial U.S. Approval: 2009
`----------------------------RECENT MAJOR CHANGES--------------------------
`Indications and Usage, Renal Angiomyolipoma with Tuberous Sclerosis
`Complex (1.3), Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (1.4), Dosage and
`Administration (2.1, 2.2), Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.3, 5.7)
`04/2012
`Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.4), Warnings and Precautions
`(5.6, 5.7)
`Indications and Usage, Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine
`05/2011
`Tumors (1.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)
`----------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE---------------------------
`AFINITOR is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of:
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` adults with progressive neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic origin (PNET)
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`that is unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic. The safety and
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`effectiveness of AFINITOR in the treatment of patients with carcinoid
`tumors have not been established. (1.1)
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` adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after failure of treatment
`with sunitinib or sorafenib. (1.2)
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` adults with renal angiomyolipoma and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC),
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`not requiring immediate surgery. The effectiveness of AFINITOR in
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`treatment of renal angiomyolipoma is based on an analysis of durable
`objective responses in patients treated for a median of 8.3 months. Further
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`follow-up of patients is required to determine long-term outcomes. (1.3)
`
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` adults and children ≥ 3 years of age with subependymal giant cell
`astrocytoma (SEGA) associated with tuberous sclerosis (TSC) who require
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`therapeutic intervention but are not candidates for curative surgical
`resection. The effectiveness of AFINITOR is based on an analysis of
`change in SEGA volume. Clinical benefit such as improvement in disease-
`related symptoms or increase in overall survival has not been demonstrated.
`
`
`
`(1.4)
`------------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION---------------------
`Advanced PNET, advanced RCC, or renal angiomyolipoma with TSC:
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` 10 mg once daily with or without food. (2.1)
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`
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` For patients with hepatic impairment, reduce the AFINITOR dose. (2.2)
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` If moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein (PgP) are
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`required, reduce the AFINITOR dose to 2.5 mg once daily; if tolerated,
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`consider increasing to 5 mg once daily. (2.2)
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` If strong inducers of CYP3A4 are required, increase AFINITOR dose in
` 5 mg increments to a maximum of 20 mg once daily. (2.2)
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`SEGA:
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` Initial dose based on body surface area with subsequent titration to attain
`trough concentrations of 5-10 ng/mL. (2.3)
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` If moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or PgP are required, reduce the
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`AFINITOR dose by approximately 50%. Subsequent dosing should be
`based on therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). (2.4)
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` If strong inducers of CYP3A4 are required, double the AFINITOR dose.
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`Subsequent dosing should be based on TDM. (2.4)
`Dose reduction or treatment interruption may be needed to manage adverse
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`drug reactions. (2.2, 2.4)
`----------------------DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS---------------------
`2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, and 10 mg tablets with no score (3)
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`FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
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`1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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`1.1 Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors of Pancreatic Origin (PNET)
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`1.2 Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
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`1.3 Renal Angiomyolipoma with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
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`1.4 Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)
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`2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
`2.1 Recommended Dose in Advanced PNET, Advanced RCC and
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`Renal Angiomyolipoma with TSC
`2.2 Dose Modifications in Advanced PNET, Advanced RCC, and
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`Renal Angiomyolipoma with TSC
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`Reference ID: 3122590
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`-------------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS------------------------------
`Hypersensitivity to everolimus, to other rapamycin derivatives, or to any of
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`the excipients (4)
`-----------------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS------------------------
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` Non-infectious pneumonitis: Monitor for clinical symptoms or radiological
`changes; fatal cases have occurred. Manage by dose reduction or
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`
`discontinuation until symptoms resolve, and consider use of
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`corticosteroids. (5.1)
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` Infections: Increased risk of infections, some fatal. Monitor for signs and
`symptoms, and treat promptly. (5.2)
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` Oral ulceration: Mouth ulcers, stomatitis, and oral mucositis are common.
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`Management includes mouthwashes (without alcohol or peroxide) and
`topical treatments. (5.3)
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` Renal failure: Cases of renal failure (including acute renal failure), some
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`with a fatal outcome, have been observed in patients treated with
`AFINITOR. (5.4)
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` Laboratory test alterations: Elevations of serum creatinine, blood glucose,
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`and lipids may occur. Decreases in hemoglobin, neutrophils, and platelets
`may also occur. Monitor renal function, blood glucose, lipids, and
`hematologic parameters prior to treatment and periodically thereafter. (5.5)
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` Vaccinations: Avoid live vaccines and close contact with those who have
`received live vaccines. (5.8)
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` Use in pregnancy: Fetal harm can occur when administered to a pregnant
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`woman. Apprise women of potential harm to the fetus. (5.9, 8.1)
`------------------------------ADVERSE REACTIONS-------------------------------
`Advanced PNET: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) are
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`stomatitis, rash, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and
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`headache. (6.1)
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`Advanced RCC: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) are
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`stomatitis, infections, asthenia, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea. (6.2)
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`Renal angiomyolipoma with TSC: Most common adverse reaction (incidence
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`≥ 30%) is stomatitis. (6.3)
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`SEGA: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) are stomatitis,
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`upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, otitis media, and pyrexia. (6.4)
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`To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis
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`Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 or FDA at
`1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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`------------------------------DRUG INTERACTIONS-------------------------------
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` Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. (2.2, 2.4, 5.6, 7.1)
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` Moderate CYP3A4 and/or PgP inhibitors: If combination is required, use
`caution and reduce dose of AFINITOR. (2.2, 2.4, 5.6, 7.1)
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` Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid concomitant use. If combination cannot
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`be avoided, increase dose of AFINITOR. (2,2, 2.4, 5.6, 7.2)
`-----------------------USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS------------------------
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` Nursing mothers: Discontinue drug or nursing, taking into consideration
`the importance of drug to the mother. (8.3)
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` Hepatic impairment: For advanced PNET, advanced RCC, and renal
`angiomyolipoma with TSC patients with hepatic impairment, reduce
`AFINITOR dose. For SEGA patients with Child-Pugh class A or Child-
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`Pugh class B hepatic impairment, adjustment to the starting dose may not
`be needed; however, subsequent dosing should be based on TDM.
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`AFINITOR should not be used in SEGA patients with Child-Pugh class C
`hepatic impairment. (2.2, 2.4, 5.7, 8.7)
`See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and
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`FDA-approved patient labeling
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`
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`Revised: 04/2012
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`2.3 Recommended Dose in Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
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`2.4 Dose Modifications in Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
`2.5 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Subependymal Giant Cell
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`Astrocytoma
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`3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
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`4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
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`5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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`5.1 Non-infectious Pneumonitis
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`5.2 Infections
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`5.3 Oral Ulceration
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`5.4 Renal Failure
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`5.5 Laboratory Tests and Monitoring
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`5.6 Drug-drug Interactions
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`5.7 Hepatic Impairment
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`5.8 Vaccinations
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`5.9 Use in Pregnancy
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`6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
`6.1 Clinical Study Experience in Advanced Pancreatic
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`Neuroendocrine Tumors
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`6.2 Clinical Study Experience in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
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`6.3 Clinical Study Experience in Renal Angiomyolipoma with
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`Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
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`6.4 Clinical Study Experience in Subependymal Giant Cell
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`Astrocytoma
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`7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
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`7.1 Agents that may Increase Everolimus Blood Concentrations
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`7.2 Agents that may Decrease Everolimus Blood Concentrations
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`7.3 Agents whose Plasma Concentrations may be Altered by
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`
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`Everolimus
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`8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
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`8.1 Pregnancy
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`8.3 Nursing Mothers
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`8.4 Pediatric Use
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`8.5 Geriatric Use
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`8.6 Renal Impairment
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`8.7 Hepatic Impairment
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`10 OVERDOSAGE
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`11 DESCRIPTION
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`12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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`12.1 Mechanism of Action
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`12.2 Pharmacodynamics
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`12.3 Pharmacokinetics
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`13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
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`13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
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`13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology
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`14 CLINICAL STUDIES
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`14.1 Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors
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`14.2 Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
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`14.3 Renal Angiomyolipoma with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
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`14.4 Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
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`15 REFERENCES
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`16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
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`17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
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`17.1 Non-infectious Pneumonitis
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`17.2 Infections
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`17.3 Oral Ulceration
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`17.4 Renal Failure
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`17.5 Laboratory Tests and Monitoring
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`17.6 Drug-drug Interactions
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`17.7 Vaccinations
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`17.8 Pregnancy
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`17.9 Dosing Instructions
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`* Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are
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`not listed
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`FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
`1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
`1.1 Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors of Pancreatic Origin (PNET)
`
` AFINITOR® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic origin
`(PNET) with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic disease.
`The safety and effectiveness of AFINITOR® in the treatment of patients with carcinoid tumors have not been established.
`1.2 Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
`AFINITOR® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC after failure of treatment with sunitinib or
`
`sorafenib.
`1.3 Renal Angiomyolipoma with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
` AFINITOR® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with renal angiomyolipoma and tuberous sclerosis complex
`
`(TSC), not requiring immediate surgery.
`
`The effectiveness of AFINITOR in treatment of renal angiomyolipoma is based on an analysis of durable objective
`responses in patients treated for a median of 8.3 months. Further follow-up of patients is required to determine long-term
`outcomes.
`1.4 Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)
`AFINITOR® is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients, 3 years of age or older, with SEGA associated
`
`with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who require therapeutic intervention but are not candidates for curative surgical
`resection.
`The effectiveness of AFINITOR is based on an analysis of change in SEGA volume [see Clinical Studies (14.4)]. Clinical
`benefit such as improvement in disease-related symptoms or increase in overall survival has not been demonstrated.
`2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
`AFINITOR should be administered orally once daily at the same time every day, either consistently with food or
`consistently without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
`AFINITOR tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. For patients unable to swallow tablets, AFINITOR
`tablet(s) should be dispersed completely in a glass of water (containing approximately 30 mL) by gently stirring,
`immediately prior to drinking. The glass should be rinsed with the same volume of water and the rinse should be
`completely swallowed to ensure that the entire dose is administered.
`Continue treatment as long as clinical benefit is observed or until unacceptable toxicity occurs.
`2.1 Recommended Dose in Advanced PNET, Advanced RCC and Renal Angiomyolipoma with TSC
`The recommended dose of AFINITOR is 10 mg, to be taken once daily.
`2.2 Dose Modifications in Advanced PNET, Advanced RCC, and Renal Angiomyolipoma with TSC
`Adverse Reactions
`Management of severe or intolerable adverse reactions may require temporary dose reduction and/or interruption of
`AFINITOR therapy. If dose reduction is required, the suggested dose is 5 mg daily [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
`
`Hepatic Impairment
`Hepatic impairment will increase the exposure to everolimus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) and Use in Specific
`Populations (8.7)]. Dose adjustments are recommended:
`- Mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A) – The recommended dose is 7.5 mg daily; the dose may be decreased to 5
`mg if not well tolerated.
`- Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B) – The recommended dose is 5 mg daily; the dose may be decreased
`to 2.5 mg if not well tolerated.
`
`- Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) – If the desired benefit outweighs the risk, a dose of 2.5 mg daily may
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`be used but must not be exceeded.
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`Dose adjustments should be made if a patient’s hepatic (Child-Pugh) status changes during treatment.
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`Reference ID: 3122590
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` CYP3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein (PgP) Inhibitors
`
`Avoid the use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, atazanavir, nefazodone,
`saquinavir, telithromycin, ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, voriconazole) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Drug
`Interactions (7.1)].
`Use caution when co-administered with moderate CYP3A4 and/or PgP inhibitors (e.g., amprenavir, fosamprenavir,
`aprepitant, erythromycin, fluconazole, verapamil, diltiazem). If patients require co-administration of a moderate CYP3A4
`and/or PgP inhibitor, reduce the AFINITOR dose to 2.5 mg daily. The reduced dose of AFINITOR is predicted to adjust
`the area under the curve (AUC) to the range observed without inhibitors. An AFINITOR dose increase from 2.5 mg to 5
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` mg may be considered based on patient tolerance. If the moderate inhibitor is discontinued, a washout period of
` approximately 2 to 3 days should be allowed before the AFINITOR dose is increased. If the moderate inhibitor is
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`discontinued, the AFINITOR dose should be returned to the dose used prior to initiation of the moderate CYP3A4 and/or
`
` PgP inhibitor.
`Strong CYP3A4 Inducers
`
`
` Avoid the use of concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine,
`phenobarbital). If patients require co-administration of a strong CYP3A4 inducer, consider increasing the AFINITOR
`dose from 10 mg daily up to 20 mg daily , using 5 mg increments. This dose of AFINITOR is predicted, based on
`pharmacokinetic data, to adjust the AUC to the range observed without inducers. However, there are no clinical data with
`this dose adjustment in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inducers. If the strong inducer is discontinued, the AFINITOR
` dose should be returned to the dose used prior to initiation of the strong CYP3A4 inducer [see Warnings and Precautions
`
`(5.6) and Drug Interactions (7.2)].
` Grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and other foods that are known to inhibit cytochrome P450 and PgP activity may increase
`
`
` everolimus exposures and should be avoided during treatment. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) may decrease
`everolimus exposure unpredictably and should be avoided.
`2.3 Recommended Dose in Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
`The recommended starting dose of AFINITOR for treatment of patients with SEGA is according to Table 1:
`Table 1: Recommended Starting Dose of AFINITOR for Treatment of Patients with SEGA
`Body Surface Area (BSA)
`Starting Dose
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`0.5 m2 to 1.2 m 2
` 2.5 mg once daily
`
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`1.3 m2 to 2.1 m 2
`5 mg once daily
`Greater than or equal to 2.2 m2
`
` 7.5 mg once daily
`Patients receiving AFINITOR may require dose adjustments based on everolimus whole blood trough concentrations
`achieved, tolerability, individual response, and change in concomitant medications including CYP3A4-inducing
`antiepileptic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.2)]. Dose adjustments can be made
`at two week intervals [see Dosage and Administration (2.4, 2.5)].
`
`Evaluate SEGA volume approximately 3 months after commencing AFINITOR therapy and periodically thereafter, with
`subsequent dose adjustments taking into consideration changes in SEGA volume, corresponding trough concentration, and
`tolerability. Responses have been observed at trough concentrations as low as 3 ng/mL; as such, once acceptable efficacy
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`has been achieved, additional dose increases may not be necessary.
`AFINITOR has not been studied in patients with SEGA < 3 years of age or with BSA < 0.58 m2.
`The optimal duration of therapy for patients with SEGA is unknown.
`2.4 Dose Modifications in Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
`Adverse Reactions
`Management of severe or intolerable adverse reactions may require temporary dose reduction and/or interruption of
`AFINITOR therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. If dose reduction is required for patients receiving 2.5 mg
`
`
`daily, consider alternate day dosing.
`Hepatic Impairment
`Adjustment to the recommended starting dose for patients with SEGA who have mild (Child-Pugh class A) or moderate
`(Child-Pugh class B) hepatic impairment may not be needed; however, subsequent dosing should be based on therapeutic
`drug monitoring (TDM).
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`AFINITOR is not recommended for use in patients with SEGA who have severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class
`C).
`Everolimus whole blood trough concentration should be assessed approximately 2 weeks after commencing treatment or
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`after any change in hepatic status (Child-Pugh). Dosing should be titrated to attain trough concentrations of 5 to 10
`ng/mL [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
`
`
`CYP3A4 and/or P-glycoprotein (PgP) Inhibitors
`Avoid the use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, atazanavir, nefazodone,
`saquinavir, telithromycin, ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, voriconazole) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Drug
`Interactions (7.1)].
`Use caution when co-administered with moderate CYP3A4 and/or PgP inhibitors (e.g., amprenavir, fosamprenavir,
`aprepitant, erythromycin, fluconazole, verapamil, diltiazem). If patients require co-administration of a moderate CYP3A4
`
`and/or PgP inhibitor, reduce the AFINITOR dose by approximately 50% to maintain trough concentrations of 5 to 10
`ng/mL. If dose reduction is required for patients receiving 2.5 mg daily, consider alternate day dosing. Subsequent dosing
`should be individualized based on therapeutic drug monitoring. Everolimus trough concentrations should be assessed
`approximately 2 weeks after the addition of a moderate CYP3A4 and/or PgP inhibitor. If the moderate inhibitor is
`discontinued, the AFINITOR dose should be returned to the dose used prior to initiation of the moderate CYP3A4 and/or
`PgP inhibitor and the everolimus trough concentration should be re-assessed approximately 2 weeks later [see Dosage
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`and Administration (2.5), Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Drug Interactions (7.1)].
`Strong CYP3A4 Inducers
`Avoid the use of concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine,
`phenobarbital). For patients requiring a concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducer, double the AFINITOR dose. Subsequent
`dosing should be individualized based on therapeutic drug monitoring. If the strong inducer is discontinued, the
`AFINITOR dose should be returned to the dose used prior to initiation of the strong CYP3A4 inducer and the everolimus
`trough concentrations should be assessed approximately 2 weeks later [see Dosage and Administration (2.5), Warnings
`
`
`and Precautions (5.6) and Drug Interactions (7.2)].
`
`Grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and other foods that are known to inhibit cytochrome P450 and PgP activity may increase
`everolimus exposures and should be avoided during treatment. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) may decrease
`
`everolimus exposure unpredictably and should be avoided.
`
`2.5 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
`Routine everolimus whole blood therapeutic drug concentration monitoring is recommended for all patients using a
`validated assay. Trough concentrations should be assessed approximately 2 weeks after commencing treatment. Dosing
`should be titrated to attain trough concentrations of 5 to 10 ng/mL.
`There is limited safety experience with patients having trough concentrations > 10 ng/mL. If concentrations are between
`10 and 15 ng/mL, and the patient has demonstrated adequate tolerability and tumor response, no dose reductions are
`needed. The dose of AFINITOR should be reduced if trough concentrations > 15 ng/mL are observed.
`
`If concentrations are < 5 ng/mL, the daily dose may be increased by 2.5 mg every 2 weeks, subject to tolerability. Daily
`dose may be reduced by 2.5 mg every 2 weeks to attain a target of 5 to 10 ng/mL. If dose reduction is required for patients
`receiving 2.5 mg daily, alternate day dosing should be used.
`
`Trough concentrations should be assessed approximately 2 weeks after any change in dose, after an initiation or change in
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`co-administration of CYP3A4 and/or PgP inducers or inhibitors, or after any change in hepatic status (Child-Pugh
`
`Classification) [see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Warnings and Precautions (5.6, 5.7), Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.2)].
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`3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
`2.5 mg tablet
`White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, engraved with “LCL” on one side and
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`“NVR” on the other.
`5 mg tablet
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`White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, engraved with “5” on one side and “NVR”
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`on the other.
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`7.5 mg tablet
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` White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, engraved with “7P5” on one side and
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`“NVR” on the other.
`10 mg tablet
`White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, engraved with “UHE” on one side and
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`“NVR” on the other.
`4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
`Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other rapamycin derivatives, or to any of the excipients. Hypersensitivity
`
`reactions manifested by symptoms including, but not limited to, anaphylaxis, dyspnea, flushing, chest pain, or angioedema
`(e.g., swelling of the airways or tongue, with or without respiratory impairment) have been observed with everolimus and
`other rapamycin derivatives.
`5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
`5.1 Non-infectious Pneumonitis
`Non-infectious pneumonitis is a class effect of rapamycin derivatives, including AFINITOR. Non-infectious pneumonitis
`
`was reported in up to 14% of patients treated with AFINITOR in clinical trials. The incidence of Common Terminology
`Criteria (CTC) Grade 3 and 4 non-infectious pneumonitis was up to 4.0% and up to 0.1%, respectively [see Adverse
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`Reactions (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4)]. Fatal outcomes have been observed.
`Consider a diagnosis of non-infectious pneumonitis in patients presenting with non-specific respiratory signs and
`symptoms such as hypoxia, pleural effusion, cough, or dyspnea, and in whom infectious, neoplastic, and other causes have
`
`been excluded by means of appropriate investigations. Advise patients to report promptly any new or worsening
`respiratory symptoms.
`
`Patients who develop radiological changes suggestive of non-infectious pneumonitis and have few or no symptoms may
`continue AFINITOR therapy without dose alteration. Imaging appears to overestimate the incidence of clinical
`pneumonitis.
`If symptoms are moderate, consider interrupting therapy until symptoms improve. The use of corticosteroids may be
`
`
`indicated. AFINITOR may be reintroduced at a daily dose approximately 50% lower than the dose previously
`
`administered.
`For cases where symptoms of non-infectious pneumonitis are severe, discontinue AFINITOR therapy. Corticosteroids
`may be indicated until clinical symptoms resolve. AFINITOR may be re-initiated at a daily dose approximately 50%
`lower than the dose previously administered depending on the individual clinical circumstances. The development of
`pneumonitis has been reported even at a reduced dose.
`5.2 Infections
`AFINITOR has immunosuppressive properties and may predispose patients to bacterial, fungal, viral, or protozoal
`infections, including infections with opportunistic pathogens [see Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4)]. Localized and
`systemic infections, including pneumonia, mycobacterial infections, other bacterial infections, invasive fungal infections,
`such as aspergillosis or candidiasis, and viral infections including reactivation of hepatitis B virus have occurred in
`
`patients taking AFINITOR. Some of these infections have been severe (e.g., leading to respiratory or hepatic failure) or
`fatal. Physicians and patients should be aware of the increased risk of infection with AFINITOR. Complete treatment of
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`pre-existing invasive fungal infections prior to starting treatment with AFINITOR. While taking AFINITOR, be vigilant
`
`for signs and symptoms of infection; if a diagnosis of an infection is made, institute appropriate treatment promptly and
`consider interruption or discontinuation of AFINITOR. If a diagnosis of invasive systemic fungal infection is made,
`discontinue AFINITOR and treat with appropriate antifungal therapy.
`5.3 Oral Ulceration
`Mouth ulcers, stomatitis, and oral mucositis have occurred in patients treated with AFINITOR at an incidence ranging
`from 44-86% across the clinical trial experience. Grade 3 or 4 stomatitis was reported in 4-7% of patients [see Adverse
`Reactions (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4)]. In such cases, topical treatments are recommended, but alcohol- or peroxide-containing
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`mouthwashes should be avoided as they may exacerbate the condition. Antifungal agents should not be used unless fungal
`infection has been diagnosed [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].
`5.4 Renal Failure
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`Cases of renal failure (including acute renal failure), some with a fatal outcome, have been observed in patients treated
`with AFINITOR [see Laboratory Tests and Monitoring (5.5)].
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`5.5 Laboratory Tests and Monitoring
`Renal Function
`Elevations of serum creatinine and proteinuria have been reported in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2, 6.3,
`6.4)]. Monitoring of renal function, including measurement of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), urinary protein, or serum
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`creatinine, is recommended prior to the start of AFINITOR therapy and periodically thereafter.
`Blood Glucose and Lipids
`Hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia have been reported in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions
`(6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4)]. Monitoring of fasting serum glucose and lipid profile is recommended prior to the start of AFINITOR
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`therapy and periodically thereafter. When possible, optimal glucose and lipid control should be achieved before starting a
`patient on AFINITOR.
`Hematologic Parameters
`Decreased hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, and platelets have been reported in clinical trials [see Adverse
`Reactions (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4)]. Monitoring of complete blood count is recommended prior to the start of AFINITOR
`therapy and periodically thereafter.
`5.6 Drug-drug Interactions
`Due to significant increases in exposure of everolimus, co-administration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors should be
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`avoided [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.4) and Drug Interactions (7.1)].
`A reduction of the AFINITOR dose is recommended when co-administered with a moderate CYP3A4 and/or PgP
`inhibitor [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.4) and Drug Interactions (7.1)].
`An increase in the AFINITOR dose is recommended when co-administered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer [see Dosage
`and Administration (2.2, 2.4) and Drug Interactions (7.2)].
`5.7 Hepatic Impairment
`Exposure to everolimus was increased in patients with hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
`For advanced PNET, advanced RCC, and renal angiomyolipoma with TSC patients with severe hepatic impairment
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`(Child-Pugh class C), AFINITOR may be used at a reduced dose if the desired benefit outweighs the risk. For patients
`with mild (Child-Pugh class A) or moderate (Child-Pugh class B) hepatic impairment, a dose reduction is recommended
`[see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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`For SEGA patients with severe hepatic impairment, AFINITOR is not recommended. For SEGA patients with mild
`(Child-Pugh class A) or moderate (Child-Pugh class B) hepatic impairment, adjustment to the starting dose may not be
`needed; however subsequent dosing should be individualized based on therapeutic drug monitoring [see Dosage and
`Administration (2.4, 2.5)].
`5.8 Vaccinations
`The use of live vaccines and close contact with those who have received live vaccines should be avoided during treatment
`with AFINITOR. Examples of live vaccines are: intranasal influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, oral polio, BCG, yellow
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`fever, varicella, and TY21a typhoid vaccines.
`The timing of routine vaccinations in pediatric patients with SEGA should be considered prior to the start of everolimus
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`therapy.
`5.9 Use in Pregnancy
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`There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of AFINITOR in pregnant women. However, based on the mechanism
`of action, AFINITOR may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Everolimus caused embryo-fetal
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`toxicities in animals at maternal exposures that were lower than human exposures. If this drug is used during pregnancy or
`if the patient becomes pregnant while taking the drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.
`Women of childbearing potential should be advised to use an effective method of contraception while using AFINITOR
`and for up to 8 weeks after ending treatment [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
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`6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
`The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in another section of the label [see Warnings and
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`Precautions (5)]:
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` Non-infectious pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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`Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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` Oral ulcers [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
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` Renal failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
`Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed cannot be
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` directly compared to rates in other trials and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
`6.1 Clinical Study Experience in Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
`In a randomized, controlled trial of AFINITOR (n=204) versus placebo (n=203) in patients with advanced PNET the
`median age of patients was 58 years (range 20-87), 79% were Caucasian, and 55% were male. Patients on the placebo arm
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`could cross over to open-label AFINITOR upon disease progression.
`The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) were stomatitis, rash, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, abdominal pain,
`nausea, fever, and headache. The most common Grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) were stomatitis and
`diarrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were decreased hemoglobin, hyperglycemia,
`alkaline phosphatase increased, hypercholesterolemia, bicarbonate decreased, and increased aspartate transaminase (AST).
`The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 3%) were hyperglycemia, lymphopenia, decreased
`hemoglobin, hypophosphatemia, increased alkaline phosphatase, neutropenia, increased aspartate transaminase (AST),
`potassium decreased, and thrombocytopenia. Deaths during double-blind treatment where an adverse event was the
`primary cause occurred in 7 patients on AFINITOR and 1 patient on placebo. Causes of death on the AFINITOR arm
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`included one case of each of the following: acute renal failure, acute respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, death (cause
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`unknown), hepatic failure, pneumonia, and sepsis. There was 1 death due to pulmonary embolism on the placebo arm.
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`After cross-over to open-label AFINITOR, there were 3 additional deaths, one due to hypoglycemia and cardiac arrest in a
`patient with insulinoma, one due to MI with CHF, and the other due to sudden death. The rates of treatment-emergent
`adverse