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`-----------------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS-----------------------
`
`Increased mortality: serious and fatal cardiac adverse reactions occurred
`in patients with CLL treated with REVLIMID (5.5).
`Second Primary Malignancies (SPM): Higher incidences of SPM were
`observed in controlled trials of patients with multiple myeloma receiving
`REVLIMID (5.6).
`Hepatotoxicity: Hepatic failure including fatalities; monitor liver
`function. Stop REVLIMID and evaluate if hepatotoxicity is suspected
`(5.7).
`Allergic Reactions, including fatalities: Hypersensitivity, angioedema,
`Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis; discontinue
`REVLIMID if reactions are suspected. Do not resume REVLIMID if
`these reactions are verified (5.8).
`Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) including fatalities: Monitor patients at
`risk of TLS (i.e., those with high tumor burden) and take appropriate
`precautions (5.9).
`Tumor flare reaction: Serious tumor flare reactions have occurred
`during investigational use of REVLIMID for chronic lymphocytic
`leukemia and lymphoma (5.10, 6.3).
`Impaired Stem Cell mobilization: A decrease in the number of CD34+
`cells collected after treatment (> 4 cycles) with REVLIMID has been
`reported. Consider early referral to transplant center (5.11).
`
`-------------------------------ADVERSE REACTIONS------------------------------
` MM: Most common adverse reactions (≥20%) include diarrhea, fatigue,
`anemia, constipation, neutropenia, peripheral edema, insomnia, muscle
`cramp/spasms, back pain, nausea, asthenia, pyrexia, upper respiratory
`tract infection, cough, rash, dyspnea, dizziness, decreased appetite,
`thrombocytopenia, and tremor (6.1).
` MDS: Most common adverse reactions (>15%) include
`thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, diarrhea, pruritus, rash, fatigue,
`constipation, nausea, nasopharyngitis, arthralgia, pyrexia, back pain,
`peripheral edema, cough, dizziness, headache, muscle cramp, dyspnea,
`pharyngitis, and epistaxis (6.1).
` MCL: Most common adverse reactions (≥15%) include neutropenia,
`thrombocytopenia, fatigue, diarrhea, anemia, nausea, cough, pyrexia,
`rash, dyspnea, pruritus, constipation, peripheral edema and leukopenia
`(6.1).
`To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact Celgene
`Corporation at 1-888-423-5436 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or
`www.fda.gov/medwatch.
`
`-------------------------------DRUG INTERACTIONS------------------------------
`
`Digoxin: Periodic monitoring of digoxin plasma levels is recommended
`due to increased Cmax and AUC with concomitant REVLIMID therapy
`(7.1).
`Patients taking concomitant therapies such as erythropoietin stimulating
`agents or estrogen containing therapies may have an increased risk of
`thrombosis (7.2).
`
`
`
`
`
`
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`--------------------------USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS---------------------
`
`Nursing Mothers: Discontinue drug or nursing taking into consideration
`the importance of the drug to the mother (8.3).
`Patients with Renal Insufficiency: Adjust the starting dose of
`REVLIMID with moderate or severe renal impairment and on dialysis
`(2.4).
`
`
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`
`
`See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication
`Guide
`
`
`Revised: 02/2015
`
`
`
`
`
`HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
`These highlights do not include all the information needed to use
`REVLIMID® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for
`REVLIMID.
`
`REVLIMID [lenalidomide] capsules, for oral use
`Initial US Approval: 2005
`
`
`
`
`WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, HEMATOLOGIC
`TOXICITY, and VENOUS and ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
`See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
`EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY
`
`Lenalidomide, a thalidomide analogue, caused limb abnormalities in
`a developmental monkey study similar to birth defects caused by
`thalidomide in humans. If lenalidomide is used during pregnancy, it
`may cause birth defects or embryo-fetal death.
`Pregnancy must be excluded before start of treatment. Prevent
`pregnancy during treatment by the use of two reliable methods of
`contraception (5.1).
`REVLIMID is available only through a restricted distribution program
`called the REVLIMID REMSTM program (formerly known as the
`“RevAssist® program”) (5.2, 17).
`HEMATOLOGIC TOXICITY. REVLIMID can cause significant
`neutropenia and thrombocytopenia (5.3).
`
`For patients with del 5q myelodysplastic syndromes, monitor
`complete blood counts weekly for the first 8 weeks and monthly
`thereafter (5.3).
`VENOUS AND ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
`
`Significantly increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and
`pulmonary embolism (PE), as well as risk of myocardial infarction
`and stroke in patients with multiple myeloma receiving REVLIMID
`with dexamethasone. Anti-thrombotic prophylaxis is recommended
`(5.4).
`
`
`--------------------------RECENT MAJOR CHANGES----------------------------
`Boxed Warning
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`09/14
`Indication and Usage (1.1)
`
`
`
`
`
`02/15
`Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.4)
`
`
`
`
`02/15
`Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.11)
` 02/15
`
`---------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE----------------------------
`
`REVLIMID is a thalidomide analogue indicated for the treatment of patients
`with:
` Multiple myeloma (MM), in combination with dexamethasone (1.1).
`
`Transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk
`myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) associated with a deletion 5q
`abnormality with or without additional cytogenetic abnormalities (1.2).
` Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) whose disease has relapsed or progressed
`after two prior therapies, one of which included bortezomib (1.3).
`Limitations of Use:
`
`REVLIMID is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment
`of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) outside of
`controlled clinical trials (1.4).
`
`
`-----------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION-----------------------
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
` MM: 25 mg once daily orally on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles.
`Refer to section 14.1 for dexamethasone dosing (2.1, 14.1).
` MDS: 10 mg once daily (2.2).
` MCL: 25 mg once daily orally on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles
`(2.3).
`Continue or modify dosing based on clinical and laboratory findings
`(2.1, 2.2, 2.3).
`Renal impairment: Adjust starting dose in patients with moderate or
`severe renal impairment and on dialysis (CLcr<60 mL/min) (2.4).
`
`----------------------DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS---------------------
`
`Capsules: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 25 mg (3).
`
`-------------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS------------------------------
`
`Pregnancy (Boxed Warning, 4.1, 5.1, 8.1).
`Demonstrated hypersensitivity to lenalidomide (4.2, 5.8).
`
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`Coalition for Affordable Drugs VI LLC (Petitioner) v. Celgene Corporation (Patent Owner)
`Case IPR2015-01103
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`7.3 Warfarin
`USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
`8.1 Pregnancy
`8.3 Nursing Mothers
`8.4 Pediatric Use
`8.5 Geriatric Use
`8.6 Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
`8.7 Renal Impairment
`8.8 Hepatic Impairment
`10 OVERDOSAGE
`11 DESCRIPTION
`12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
`12.1 Mechanism of Action
`12.2 Pharmacodynamics
`12.3 Pharmacokinetics
`13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
`13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
`14 CLINICAL STUDIES
`14.1 Multiple Myeloma
`14.2 Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) with a Deletion 5q
`Cytogenetic Abnormality
`14.3 Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`15 REFERENCES
`16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
`16.1 How Supplied
`16.2 Storage
`16.3 Handling and Disposal
`17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
`
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`
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`*Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not
`listed
`
`
`
`FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION CONTENTS*
`WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, HEMATOLOGIC
`TOXICITY, and VENOUS and ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
`1
`INDICATIONS AND USAGE
`
`1.1 Multiple Myeloma
`
`1.2 Myelodysplastic Syndromes
`
`1.3 Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`
`1.4 Limitations of Use
`2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
`2.1 Multiple Myeloma
`2.2 Myelodysplastic Syndromes
`2.3 Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`2.4 Starting Dose for Renal Impairment in MM, MDS or MCL
`3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
`4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
`4.1 Pregnancy
`4.2 Allergic Reactions
`5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
`5.1 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
`5.2 REVLIMID REMS™ Program
`5.3 Hematologic Toxicity
`5.4 Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism
`5.5
`Increased Mortality in Patients with CLL
`5.6 Second Primary Malignancies
`5.7 Hepatotoxicity
`5.8 Allergic Reactions
`5.9 Tumor Lysis Syndrome
`5.10 Tumor Flare Reaction
`
`5.11 Impaired Stem Cell Mobilization
`
`6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
`6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
`6.2 Postmarketing Experience
`7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
`7.1 Digoxin
`7.2 Concomitant Therapies That May Increase the Risk of Thrombosis
`
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`FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
`
`WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, HEMATOLOGIC TOXICITY, and VENOUS and ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
`
`Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
`Do not use REVLIMID during pregnancy. Lenalidomide, a thalidomide analogue, caused limb abnormalities in a developmental
`monkey study. Thalidomide is a known human teratogen that causes severe life-threatening human birth defects. If lenalidomide is used
`during pregnancy, it may cause birth defects or embryo-fetal death. In females of reproductive potential, obtain 2 negative pregnancy
`tests before starting REVLIMID® treatment. Females of reproductive potential must use 2 forms of contraception or continuously
`abstain from heterosexual sex during and for 4 weeks after REVLIMID treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and Medication
`Guide (17)]. To avoid embryo-fetal exposure to lenalidomide, REVLIMID is only available through a restricted distribution program,
`the REVLIMID REMSTM program (formerly known as the “RevAssist®” program) (5.2).
`
`Information about the REVLIMID REMS™ program is available at www.celgeneriskmanagement.com or by calling the manufacturer’s
`toll-free number 1-888-423-5436.
`
`Hematologic Toxicity (Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia)
`REVLIMID can cause significant neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Eighty percent of patients with del 5q myelodysplastic syndromes
`had to have a dose delay/reduction during the major study. Thirty-four percent of patients had to have a second dose delay/reduction.
`Grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity was seen in 80% of patients enrolled in the study. Patients on therapy for del 5q myelodysplastic
`syndromes should have their complete blood counts monitored weekly for the first 8 weeks of therapy and at least monthly thereafter.
`Patients may require dose interruption and/or reduction. Patients may require use of blood product support and/or growth factors [see
`Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
`
`Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism
`REVLIMID has demonstrated a significantly increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), as well as
`risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with multiple myeloma who were treated with REVLIMID and dexamethasone
`therapy. Monitor for and advise patients about signs and symptoms of thromboembolism. Advise patients to seek immediate medical
`care if they develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or arm or leg swelling. Thromboprophylaxis is recommended and
`the choice of regimen should be based on an assessment of the patient’s underlying risks [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
`
`INDICATIONS AND USAGE
`
` 1
`
`
`
`1.1
`
`Multiple Myeloma
`
`REVLIMID in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma (MM).
`
`1.2
`
`Myelodysplastic Syndromes
`
`REVLIMID is indicated for the treatment of patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic
`syndromes (MDS) associated with a deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality with or without additional cytogenetic abnormalities.
`
`1.3
`
`Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`
`REVLIMID is indicated for the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) whose disease has relapsed or progressed after two prior
`therapies, one of which included bortezomib.
`
`1.4
`
`Limitations of Use:
`
`REVLIMID is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with CLL outside of controlled clinical trials [see Warnings
`and Precautions (5.5)].
`
`2
`
`DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
`
`REVLIMID should be taken orally at about the same time each day, either with or without food. REVLIMID capsules should be swallowed
`whole with water. The capsules should not be opened, broken, or chewed.
`
`2.1
`
`Multiple Myeloma
`
`Multiple Myeloma
`
`The recommended starting dose of REVLIMID is 25 mg orally once daily on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles in combination with
`dexamethasone. Refer to Section 14.1 for specific dexamethasone dosing. For patients > 75 years old, the starting dose of dexamethasone may be
`reduced [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Treatment should be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
`
`In patients who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), treatment should continue until disease progression or
`unacceptable toxicity. For patients who are ASCT-eligible, hematopoietic stem cell mobilization should occur within 4 cycles of a REVLIMID-
`containing therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)].
`
`Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities During Multiple Myeloma Treatment
`
`Dose modification guidelines, as summarized in Table 1 below, are recommended to manage Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia or
`other Grade 3 or 4 toxicity judged to be related to REVLIMID.
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`Table 1: Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities for MM
`
`Platelet counts
`
`Thrombocytopenia in MM
`
`
`When Platelets
`Fall to <30,000/mcL
`
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
`
`For each subsequent drop <30,000/mcL
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
`
`Absolute Neutrophil counts (ANC)
`
`Neutropenia in MM
`
`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <1000/mcL
`
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL and neutropenia is the only toxicity
`
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL and if other toxicity
`
`For each subsequent drop <1,000/mcL
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL
`
`
`Other Toxicities in MM
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment, follow CBC
`weekly
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do not
`dose below 2.5 mg daily
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do not
`dose below 2.5 mg daily
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment, follow CBC
`weekly
`Resume REVLIMID at 25 mg daily or initial
`starting dose
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do
`not dose below 2.5 mg daily
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do
`not dose below 2.5 mg daily
`
`For other Grade 3/4 toxicities judged to be related to REVLIMID, hold treatment and restart at the physician's discretion at next lower dose level
`when toxicity has resolved to ≤ Grade 2.
`
`Starting Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment in MM:
`
`[See Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
`
`2.2
`
`
`
`Myelodysplastic Syndromes
`
`The recommended starting dose of REVLIMID is 10 mg daily. Treatment is continued or modified based upon clinical and laboratory findings.
`
`Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities During MDS Treatment
`
`Patients who are dosed initially at 10 mg and who experience thrombocytopenia should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
`
`Platelet counts
`
`If thrombocytopenia develops WITHIN 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
`
`
`If baseline ≥100,000/mcL
`When Platelets
`Fall to <50,000/mcL
`Return to ≥50,000/mcL
`If baseline <100,000/mcL
`When Platelets
`Fall to 50% of the baseline value
`If baseline ≥60,000/mcL and
`returns to ≥50,000/mcL
`If baseline <60,000/mcL and
`returns to ≥30,000/mcL
`
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
`
` If thrombocytopenia develops AFTER 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
`
`When Platelets
`<30,000/mcL or <50,000/mcL
`with platelet transfusions
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
`(without hemostatic failure)
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
`
`Patients who experience thrombocytopenia at 5 mg daily should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
`
`If thrombocytopenia develops during treatment at 5 mg daily in MDS
`
`When Platelets
`
`Recommended Course
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`<30,000/mcL or <50,000/mcL
`with platelet transfusions
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
`(without hemostatic failure)
`
`
`
`
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 2.5 mg daily
`
`Patients who are dosed initially at 10 mg and experience neutropenia should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
`
`Absolute Neutrophil counts (ANC)
`
`If neutropenia develops WITHIN 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
`
`
`If baseline ANC ≥1,000/mcL
`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <750/mcL
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL
`If baseline ANC <1,000/mcL
`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <500/mcL
`Return to ≥500/mcL
`
`
`If neutropenia develops AFTER 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
`
`
`When Neutrophils
`<500/mcL for ≥7 days or <500/mcL
`associated with fever (≥38.5°C)
`Return to ≥500/mcL
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
`
`Patients who experience neutropenia at 5 mg daily should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
`
`If neutropenia develops during treatment at 5 mg daily in MDS
`
`
`When Neutrophils
`<500/mcL for ≥7 days or <500/mcL
`associated with fever (≥38.5°C)
`Return to ≥500/mcL
`
`
`
`Other Grade 3 / 4 Toxicities in MDS
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 2.5 mg daily
`
`For other Grade 3/4 toxicities judged to be related to REVLIMID, hold treatment and restart at the physician's discretion at next lower dose level
`when toxicity has resolved to ≤ Grade 2.
`
`Starting Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment in MDS:
`
`[See Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
`
`2.3
`
` Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`
`
`
`The recommended starting dose of REVLIMID is 25 mg/day orally on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles for relapsed or refractory mantle
`cell lymphoma. Treatment should be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
`
`Treatment is continued, modified or discontinued based upon clinical and laboratory findings.
`
`Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities During MCL Treatment
`
`Dose modification guidelines as summarized below are recommended to manage Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia or other
`Grade 3 or 4 toxicities considered to be related to REVLIMID.
`
`Platelet counts
`
`Thrombocytopenia during treatment in MCL
`
`When Platelets
`Fall to <50,000/mcL
`
`
`Return to ≥50,000/mcL
`
`
`Absolute Neutrophil counts (ANC)
`
`Neutropenia during treatment in MCL
`
`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <1000/mcL for at least 7 days
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment and follow
`CBC weekly
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg less than the
`previous dose. Do not dose below 5 mg daily
`
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment and follow
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`OR
`Falls to < 1,000/mcL with an associated temperature ≥ 38.5°C
`OR
`Falls to < 500 /mcL
`
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL
`
`
`Other Grade 3 / 4 Toxicities in MCL
`
`
`
`CBC weekly
`
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg less than the
`previous dose. Do not dose below 5 mg daily
`
`For other Grade 3/4 toxicities judged to be related to REVLIMID, hold treatment and restart at the physician’s discretion at next lower dose level
`when toxicity has resolved to ≤ Grade 2.
`
`Starting Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment in MCL:
`
`[See Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
`
`2.4
`
`Starting Dose for Renal Impairment in MM, MDS or MCL
`
`Since REVLIMID is primarily excreted unchanged by the kidney, adjustments to the starting dose of REVLIMID are recommended to provide
`appropriate drug exposure in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment and in patients on dialysis. Based on a pharmacokinetic study in
`patients with renal impairment due to non-malignant conditions, REVLIMID starting dose adjustment is recommended for patients with
`CLcr < 60 mL/min. The recommendations for initial starting doses for patients with MDS or MCL, and MM are as follows:
`
`Table 2: Starting Dose Adjustments for Patients with Renal Impairment in MDS or MCL
`
`
`
`Category
`
`Renal Function (Cockcroft-
`Gault)
`CLcr 30-60 mL/min
`
`Moderate Renal
`Impairment
`Severe Renal Impairment CLcr < 30 mL/min (not
`requiring dialysis)
`CLcr < 30 mL/min (requiring
`dialysis)
`
`End Stage Renal Disease
`
`Dose in MCL
`
`Dose in MDS
`
`10 mg
`Every 24 hours
`15 mg
`Every 48 hours
`5 mg
`Once daily. On dialysis
`days, administer the dose
`following dialysis.
`
`5 mg
`Every 24 hours
`2.5 mg
`Every 24 hours
`2.5 mg
`Once daily. On dialysis days,
`administer the dose following
`dialysis.
`
`Table 3: Starting Dose Adjustments for Patients with Renal Impairment in MM
`
`Dose in MM
`
`10 mg
`Every 24 hours
`15 mg
`Every 48 hours
`5 mg
`Once daily. On dialysis
`days, administer the dose
`following dialysis.
`
`
`
`
`
`Category
`
`Renal Function (Cockcroft-
`Gault)
`CLcr 30-50 mL/min
`
`Moderate Renal
`Impairment
`Severe Renal Impairment CLcr < 30 mL/min (not
`requiring dialysis)
`CLcr < 30 mL/min (requiring
`dialysis)
`
`End Stage Renal Disease
`
`
`
`
`Moderate renal impairment for MM: Consider escalating the dose to 15 mg after 2 cycles if the patient tolerates the 10 mg dose of lenalidomide
`without dose-limiting toxicity.
`
`After initiation of REVLIMID therapy, subsequent REVLIMID dose increase or decrease is based on individual patient treatment tolerance, as
`described elsewhere [See Dosage and Administration (2.1-2.3)].
`
`3
`
`DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
`
`REVLIMID 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 25 mg capsules will be supplied through the REVLIMID REMS™ program.
`
`REVLIMID is available in the following capsule strengths:
`
`2.5 mg: White and blue-green opaque hard capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “2.5 mg” on the other half in black ink
`5 mg: White opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “5 mg” on the other half in black ink
`10 mg: Blue/green and pale yellow opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “10 mg” on the other half in black ink
`15 mg: Powder blue and white opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “15 mg” on the other half in black ink
`20 mg: Powder blue and blue-green opaque hard capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “20 mg” on the other half in black ink
`25 mg: White opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “25 mg” on the other half in black ink
`
`4
`
`4.1
`
`CONTRAINDICATIONS
`
`Pregnancy
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`REVLIMID can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female. Limb abnormalities were seen in the offspring of monkeys that were
`dosed with lenalidomide during organogenesis. This effect was seen at all doses tested. Due to the results of this developmental monkey study,
`and lenalidomide’s structural similarities to thalidomide, a known human teratogen, lenalidomide is contraindicated in females who are pregnant
`[see Boxed Warning]. If this drug is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be
`apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2), Use in Special Populations (8.1), (8.6)].
`
`4.2
`
`Allergic Reactions
`
`REVLIMID is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity (e.g., angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic
`epidermal necrolysis) to lenalidomide [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
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`5.1
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`WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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`Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
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`REVLIMID is a thalidomide analogue and is contraindicated for use during pregnancy. Thalidomide is a known human teratogen that causes life-
`threatening human birth defects or embryo-fetal death [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. An embryo-fetal development study in monkeys
`indicates that lenalidomide produced malformations in the offspring of female monkeys who received the drug during pregnancy, similar to birth
`defects observed in humans following exposure to thalidomide during pregnancy.
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`REVLIMID is only available through the REVLIMID REMSTM program (formerly known as the “RevAssist® program”) [see Warnings and
`Precautions (5.2)].
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`Females of Reproductive Potential
`Females of reproductive potential must avoid pregnancy for at least 4 weeks before beginning REVLIMID therapy, during therapy, during dose
`interruptions and for at least 4 weeks after completing therapy.
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`Females must commit either to abstain continuously from heterosexual sexual intercourse or to use two methods of reliable birth control,
`beginning 4 weeks prior to initiating treatment with REVLIMID, during therapy, during dose interruptions and continuing for 4 weeks following
`discontinuation of REVLIMID therapy.
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`Two negative pregnancy tests must be obtained prior to initiating therapy. The first test should be performed within 10-14 days and the second
`test within 24 hours prior to prescribing REVLIMID therapy and then weekly during the first month, then monthly thereafter in women with
`regular menstrual cycles or every 2 weeks in women with irregular menstrual cycles [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
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`Males
`Lenalidomide is present in the semen of patients receiving the drug. Therefore, males must always use a latex or synthetic condom during any
`sexual contact with females of reproductive potential while taking REVLIMID and for up to 28 days after discontinuing REVLIMID, even if they
`have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking REVLIMID must not donate sperm [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
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`Blood Donation
`Patients must not donate blood during treatment with REVLIMID and for 1 month following discontinuation of the drug because the blood might
`be given to a pregnant female patient whose fetus must not be exposed to REVLIMID.
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`5.2
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`REVLIMID REMSTM Program
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`Because of the embryo-fetal risk [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)], REVLIMID is available only through a restricted program under a Risk
`Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), the REVLIMID REMSTM program (formerly known as the “RevAssist®” program).
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`Required components of the REVLIMID REMS™ program include the following:
` Prescribers must be certified with the REVLIMID REMS™ program by enrolling and complying with the REMS requirements.
` Patients must sign a Patient-Physician agreement form and comply with the REMS requirements. In particular, female patients of reproductive
`potential who are not pregnant must comply with the pregnancy testing and contraception requirements [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)]
`and males must comply with contraception requirements [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
` Pharmacies must be certified with the REVLIMID REMS™ program, must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive
`REVLIMID and comply with REMS requirements.
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`Further information about the REVLIMID REMS™ program is available at www.celgeneriskmanagement.com or by telephone at
`1-888-423-5436.
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`5.3
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`Hematologic Toxicity
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`REVLIMID can cause significant neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Advise patients
`to observe for bleeding or bruising, especially with use of concomitant medication that may increase risk of bleeding. Patients taking REVLIMID
`should have their complete blood counts assessed periodically as described below [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2, 2.3)].
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`Patients taking REVLIMID in combination with dexamethasone for MM should have their complete blood counts (CBC) assessed every 7 days
`(weekly) for the first 2 cycles, on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 3, and every 28 days (4 weeks) thereafter. A dose interruption and/or dose reduction
`may be required [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
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`Patients taking REVLIMID for MDS should have their complete blood counts monitored weekly for the first 8 weeks and at least monthly
`thereafter. Grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity was seen in 80% of patients enrolled in the MDS study. In the 48% of patients who developed Grade
`3 or 4 neutropenia, the median time to onset was 42 days (range, 14-411 days), and the median time to documented recovery was 17 days (range,
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`2-170 days). In the 54% of patients who developed Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, the median time to onset was 28 days (range, 8-290 days),
`and the median time to documented recovery was 22 days (range, 5-224 days) [see Boxed Warning and Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
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`Patients taking REVLIMID for MCL should have their complete blood counts monitored weekly for the first cycle (28 days), every 2 weeks
`during cycles 2-4, and then monthly thereafter. Patients may require dose interruption and/or dose reduction. In the MCL trial, Grade 3 or 4
`neutropenia was reported in 43% of the patients. Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia was reported in 28% of the patients.
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`5.4
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`Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism
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`Venous thromboembolic events (deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) and arterial thromboses are increased in patients treated with
`REVLIMID. A significantly increased risk of DVT (7.4%) and of PE (3.7%) occurred in patients with multiple myeloma after at least one prior
`therapy who were treated with REVLIMID and dexamethasone therapy compared to patients treated in the placebo and dexamethasone group
`(3.1% and 0.9%) in clinical trials with varying use of anticoagulant therapies. In the newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) study in
`which nearly all patients received antithrombotic prophylaxis, DVT was reported as a serious adverse reaction (3.6%, 2.0%, and 1.7%) in the Rd
`Continuous, Rd18, and MPT Arms, respectively. The frequency of serious adverse reactions of PE was similar between the Rd Continuous,
`Rd18, and MPT Arms (3.8%, 2.8%, and 3.7%, respectively) [see Boxed Warning and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
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`Myocardial infarction (1.7%) and stroke (CVA) (2.3%) are increased in patients with multiple myeloma after at least one prior therapy who were
`treated with REVLIMID and dexamethasone therapy compared to patients treated with placebo and dexamethasone (0.6%, and 0.9%) in clinical
`trials. In the NDMM study, myocardial infarction (including acute) was reported as a serious adverse reaction (2.3%, 0.6%, and 1.1%) in the Rd
`Continuous, Rd18, and MPT Arms, respectively. The frequency of serious adverse reactions of CVA was similar between the Rd Continuous,
`Rd18, and MPT Arms (0.8%, 0.6 %, and 0.6%, respectively) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Patients with known risk factors, including prior
`thrombosis, may be at greater risk and actions should be taken to try to minimize all modifiable factors (e.g. hyperlipidemia, hypertension,
`smoking).
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`In controlled clinical trials that did not use concomitant thromboprophylaxis, 21.5% overall thrombotic events (Standardized MedDRA Query
`Embolic and Thrombotic events) occurred in patients with refractory and relapsed multiple myeloma who were treated with REVLIMID and
`dexamethasone compared to 8.3% thrombosis in patients treated with placebo and dexamethasone. The median time to first thrombosis event was
`2.8 months. In the NDMM study in which nearly all patients received antithrombotic prophylaxis, the overall frequency of thrombotic events was
`17.4% in patients in the combined Rd Continuous and Rd18 Arms, and was 11.6% in the MPT Arm. The median time to first thrombosis event
`was 4.37 months in the combined Rd Continuous and Rd18 Arms. Thromboprophylaxis is recommended. The regimen of thromboprophylaxis
`should be based on an assessment of the patient’s underlying risks. Instruct patients to report immediately any signs and symptoms suggestive of
`thrombotic events. ESAs and estrogens may further increase the risk of thrombosis and their use should be based on a benefit-risk decision in
`patients receiving REVLIMID [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].
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`5.5
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`Increased Mortality in Patients with CLL
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`In a prospective randomized (1:1) clinical trial in the first line treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, single agent REVLIMID
`therapy increased the risk of death as compared to single agent chlorambucil. In an interim analysis, there were 34 deaths among 210 patients on
`the REVLIMID treatment arm compared to 18 deaths among 211 patients i