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Osimertinib

Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] — ORAL

Osimertinib — Kinase Inhibitor [EPC]. INDICATIONS AND USAGE TAGRISSO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for: • adjuvant therapy after tumor resection in adult patients with non-small cell…

Osimertinib

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TAGRISSO

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OSIMERTINIB

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE TAGRISSO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for: • adjuvant therapy after tumor resection in adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 , 2.2 ) • the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC whose disease has not progressed during or following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiation therapy and whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.2 , 2.2 ) • the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.3 , 2.2 ) • in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.4 , 2.2 ) • the treatment of adult patients with metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC, as detected by an FDA-approved test, whose disease has progressed on or after EGFR TKI therapy. ( 1.5 , 2.2 ) 1.1 Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) TAGRISSO is indicated as adjuvant therapy after tumor resection in adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . 1.2 Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC TAGRISSO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC whose disease has not progressed during or following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiation therapy and whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. 1.3 First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC TAGRISSO is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. 1.4 First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. 1.5 Previously Treated EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC TAGRISSO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC, as detected by an FDA-approved test, whose disease has progressed on or after EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] .

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adjuvant treatment of early-stage NSCLC: 80 mg orally once daily, with or without food, until disease recurrence, or unacceptable toxicity, or for up to 3 years. ( 2.3 ) Locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC: Following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, 80 mg orally once daily, with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.3 ) Metastatic NSCLC: 80 mg orally once daily, with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.3 ) Locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC: 80 mg orally once daily administered in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity due to TAGRISSO. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating TAGRISSO TAGRISSO Monotherapy • Before initiating TAGRISSO monotherapy in patients with cardiac risk factors, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . • Before initiating TAGRISSO, perform complete blood count with differential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . TAGRISSO in Combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy • Before initiating TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring in all patients, including assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . • Before initiating TAGRISSO, perform complete blood count with differential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . 2.2 Patient Selection Table 1 below presents the patient selection criteria for treatment with TAGRISSO. Table 1: Patient Selection Select patients for treatment with TAGRISSO based on the presence of a mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. Indication Treatment Regimen Required Mutation Source for Testing Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.1) ] TAGRISSO monotherapy EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations Tumor Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.2) ] Following completion of platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, TAGRISSO monotherapy EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations Tumor First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.3) ] TAGRISSO monotherapy EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations Plasma or tumor First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.4) ] TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations Plasma or tumor Previously Treated EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.5) ] TAGRISSO monotherapy EGFR T790M Mutation Plasma or tumor Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of EGFR mutations is available at http://www.fda.gov/companiondiagnostics . 2.3 Recommended Dosage and Administration Recommended Dosage Table 2 provides the recommended dosage of TAGRISSO by indication. Table 2: Recommended Dosage of TAGRISSO Indication Recommended Dosage of TAGRISSO Duration of Treatment Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC 80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without food For a total of 3 years or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC Following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, 80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without food Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC 80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without food Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC 80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without food in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy Refer to the Prescribing Information for pemetrexed and cisplatin or carboplatin for the respective dosing information. Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity due to TAGRISSO Previously Treated EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC 80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without food Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Administration Administer TAGRISSO 80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without food. Tablets may be dispersed in water for patients who have difficulty swallowing, or for nasogastric tube administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. Missed Dose If a dose of TAGRISSO is missed, do not make up the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. 2.4 Administration to Patients Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Solids Disperse TAGRISSO tablet in 60 mL (2 ounces) of non-carbonated water only. Stir until tablet is dispersed into small pieces (the tablet will not completely dissolve) and swallow immediately. Do not crush, heat, or ultrasonicate during preparation. Rinse the container with 120 mL to 240 mL (4 to 8 ounces) of water and immediately drink. If administration via nasogastric tube is required, disperse the TAGRISSO tablet as above in 15 mL of non-carbonated water, and then use an additional 15 mL of water to transfer any residues to the syringe. The resulting 30 mL liquid should be administered as per the nasogastric tube instructions with appropriate water flushes (approximately 30 mL). Repeat this step until no pieces remain in the syringe. This will help to ensure that the full prescribed dose of the TAGRISSO is given. The dispersion and residues should be administered within 30 minutes of the addition of the tablets to water. 2.5 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reductions for adverse reactions are provided in Table 3. Table 3. Recommended Dosage Modifications for TAGRISSO Target Organ Adverse Reaction Adverse reactions graded by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (NCI CTCAE v5.0). Dosage Modification Pulmonary (Patients who have not received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Any Grade Interstitial lung disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Pulmonary (Patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Grade 1 ILD/Pneumonitis Withhold or continue TAGRISSO, as clinically indicated. Grade ≥2 ILD/Pneumonitis Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Cardiac [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.3)] QTc QTc = QT interval corrected for heart rate interval greater than 500 msec on at least 2 separate ECGs ECGs = Electrocardiograms Withhold TAGRISSO until QTc interval is less than 481 msec or recovery to baseline if baseline QTc is greater than or equal to 481 msec, then resume at 40 mg dose. QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Symptomatic congestive heart failure Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Cutaneous [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Erythema Multiforme Major (EMM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Withhold TAGRISSO if suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed. Blood and bone marrow [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] Aplastic anemia Withhold TAGRISSO if aplastic anemia is suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed. Other [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] Adverse reaction of Grade 3 or greater severity Withhold TAGRISSO for up to 3 weeks. If improvement to Grade 0-2 within 3 weeks Resume at 80 mg or 40 mg daily. If no improvement within 3 weeks Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Dosage Modifications for Combination Therapy When TAGRISSO is administered in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, modify the dose of any one of t

Warnings

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis : Monitor for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. For patients receiving TAGRISSO who have not received recent definite platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with ILD/Pneumonitis. For patients who received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy with Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis continue TAGRISSO or interrupt and restart, as appropriate. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with Grade ≥2 ILD/pneumonitis. ( 2.5 , 5.1 ) • QTc Interval Prolongation : Monitor electrocardiograms and electrolytes in patients who have a history or predisposition for QTc prolongation, or those who are taking medications that are known to prolong the QTc interval. Withhold, then restart at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue TAGRISSO based on severity. ( 2.5 , 5.2 ) • Cardiomyopathy : Occurred in 3.8% of patients. Conduct cardiac monitoring, including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) assessment in patients with cardiac risk factors. ( 2.5 , 5.3 ) • Keratitis : Promptly refer patients with signs and symptoms of keratitis to an ophthalmologist for evaluation. ( 5.4 ) • Erythema Multiforme Major, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis : Withhold TAGRISSO if erythema multiforme major (EMM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed. ( 2.5 , 5.5 ) • Cutaneous Vasculitis : Withhold TAGRISSO if cutaneous vasculitis is suspected, evaluate for systemic involvement, and consider dermatology consultation. If no other etiology can be identified, consider permanent discontinuation based on severity. ( 5.6 ) • Aplastic Anemia : Withhold TAGRISSO if aplastic anemia is suspected and permanently discontinue TAGRISSO if confirmed. ( 2.5 , 5.7 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : TAGRISSO can cause fetal harm. Advise females of potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 6 weeks after last dose. Advise males to use effective contraception for 4 months after the last dose of TAGRISSO. ( 5.8 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis TAGRISSO can cause severe and fatal ILD/pneumonitis. Across clinical trials, interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis occurred in 4% of the 1813 patients treated with TAGRISSO monotherapy who had not received recent definitive chemoradiation therapy; 0.4% of cases were fatal. ILD/Pneumonitis with TAGRISSO in Combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy In the FLAURA2 study, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.3% of the 276 patients who received TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy; 0.4% of cases were fatal. ILD/Pneumonitis Following Definitive Platinum-based Chemoradiation Therapy In the LAURA study, following definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, ILD/pneumonitis, including radiation pneumonitis, occurred in 80 of the 143 patients (56%) who received TAGRISSO monotherapy and 28 of the 73 patients (38%) who received placebo. There was one fatal case (0.7%), 3.5% Grade 3, 34% Grade 2, and 18% Grade 1 adverse reactions of ILD/pneumonitis in TAGRISSO-treated patients. For TAGRISSO-treated patients, ILD/pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO in 7% of patients and dosage interruptions of TAGRISSO in 35% of patients. Among the 46 patients who were rechallenged with TAGRISSO, 11% had recurrence of ILD/pneumonitis. In the 80 TAGRISSO-treated patients, ILD/pneumonitis resolved in 40%, resolved with sequelae in 1.3%, were resolving in 16%, did not resolve in 41%, and resulted in death in 1.3%. For patients receiving TAGRISSO who have not received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, withhold TAGRISSO and promptly investigate for ILD in patients who present with worsening or respiratory symptoms which may be indicative of ILD (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. For patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy with Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis continue TAGRISSO or interrupt and restart, as appropriate. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with Grade ≥2 ILD/pneumonitis [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. 5.2 QTc Interval Prolongation TAGRISSO can cause heart rate-corrected QT (QTc) interval prolongation. Of the 1813 patients treated with TAGRISSO monotherapy in clinical trials, 1.1% were found to have a QTc >500 msec, and 4.3% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc >60 msec [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. Of the 276 patients treated with TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy in the FLAURA2 study, 1.8% were found to have a QTc >500 msec, and 10.5% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc >60 msec. No QTc-related arrhythmias were reported. Clinical trials of TAGRISSO did not enroll patients with baseline QTc of >470 msec. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those who are taking medications known to prolong the QTc interval. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients who develop QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. 5.3 Cardiomyopathy TAGRISSO can cause cardiomyopathy, including cardiac failure, chronic cardiac failure, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema or decreased ejection fraction. Across clinical trials, cardiomyopathy occurred in 3.8% of the 1813 TAGRISSO-treated patients; 0.1% of cardiomyopathy cases were fatal. In the FLAURA2 study, cardiomyopathy occurred in 9% of the 276 patients who received TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy; 1.1% of cardiomyopathy cases were fatal. A decline in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥10 percentage points from baseline and to less than 50% LVEF occurred in 4.2% of 1557 patients who had baseline and at least one follow-up LVEF assessment. In the ADAURA study, 1.5% (5/325) of patients treated with TAGRISSO experienced LVEF decreases greater than or equal to 10 percentage points and a drop to less than 50%. In the LAURA study, following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, 3% (4/135) of patients treated with TAGRISSO and no patients treated with placebo experienced LVEF decreases greater than or equal to 10 percentage points and a drop to less than 50%. In the FLAURA2 study, 8% (21/262) of patients treated with TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, who had baseline and at least one follow-up LVEF assessment, experienced LVEF decreases greater than or equal to 10 percentage points and a drop to less than 50%. For patients who will be receiving TAGRISSO monotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment, in patients with cardiac risk factors. For patients who will be receiving TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment, in all patients. Assess LVEF in patients who develop relevant cardiac signs or symptoms during treatment. For symptomatic congestive heart failure, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. 5.4 Keratitis Keratitis was reported in 0.6% of 1813 patients treated with TAGRISSO monotherapy in clinical trials. Promptly refer patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of keratitis (such as eye inflammation, lacrimation, light sensitivity, blurred vision, eye pain and/or red eye) to an ophthalmologist. 5.5 Erythema Multiforme Major, Stevens-J

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Drug interactions

DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong CYP3A Inducers : Avoid concomitant use. If not possible, increase TAGRISSO to 160 mg daily in patients receiving a strong CYP3A4 inducer. ( 2.5 , 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Osimertinib Strong CYP3A Inducers Co-administering TAGRISSO with a strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased the exposure of osimertinib compared to administering TAGRISSO alone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Decreased osimertinib exposure may lead to reduced efficacy. Avoid co-administering TAGRISSO with strong CYP3A inducers. Increase the TAGRISSO dosage when co-administering with a strong CYP3A4 inducer if concurrent use is unavoidable [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . No dose adjustments are required when TAGRISSO is used with moderate and/or weak CYP3A inducers. 7.2 Effect of Osimertinib on Other Drugs Co-administering TAGRISSO with a breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP) or P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrate increased the exposure of the substrate compared to administering it alone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Increased BCRP or P-gp substrate exposure may increase the risk of exposure-related toxicity. Monitor for adverse reactions of the BCRP or P-gp substrate, unless otherwise instructed in its approved labeling, when co-administered with TAGRISSO. 7.3 Drugs That Prolong the QTc Interval The effect of co-administering medicinal products known to prolong the QTc interval with TAGRISSO is unknown. When feasible, avoid concomitant administration of drugs known to prolong the QTc interval with known risk of Torsades de pointes. If not feasible to avoid concomitant administration of such drugs, conduct periodic ECG monitoring [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ].

Adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 )] • QTc Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Keratitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and Toxic epidermal necrolysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Cutaneous Vasculitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Aplastic Anemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were: • TAGRISSO monotherapy: leukopenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, diarrhea, rash, musculoskeletal pain, neutropenia, nail toxicity, dry skin, stomatitis, and fatigue. ( 6.1 ) • TAGRISSO monotherapy following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy: lymphopenia, leukopenia, ILD/pneumonitis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, rash, diarrhea, nail toxicity, musculoskeletal pain, cough and COVID-19. ( 6.1 ) • TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, rash, diarrhea, stomatitis, nail toxicity, dry skin, and increased blood creatinine. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or www.TAGRISSO.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to TAGRISSO in 1813 patients with EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC who received TAGRISSO monotherapy at the recommended dose of 80 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in four randomized, controlled trials [ADAURA (n=337), FLAURA (n=338), FLAURA2 (monotherapy arm; n=275), and AURA3 (n=279)] [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , two single arm trials [AURA Extension (n=201) {NCT01802632} and AURA2 (n=210)]{NCT02094261}, and one dose-finding study, AURA1 (n=173). Among 1813 patients who received TAGRISSO monotherapy, 82% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 67% were exposed for greater than one year. In this pooled safety population, the most common adverse reactions in ≥20% of 1813 patients who received TAGRISSO monotherapy were diarrhea (47%), rash (46%), musculoskeletal pain (38%), nail toxicity (34%), dry skin (32%), stomatitis (24%), and fatigue (21%). The most common laboratory abnormalities in ≥20% of 1813 patients who received TAGRISSO monotherapy were leukopenia (65%), lymphopenia (64%), thrombocytopenia (53%), anemia (52%), and neutropenia (36%). In addition to the 1813 patients, certain subsections in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS describe adverse reactions observed with exposure to TAGRISSO monotherapy (80 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity) following definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy (n=143) in the LAURA study. The data described below reflect exposure to TAGRISSO (80 mg daily) in 337 patients with EGFR mutation-positive resectable NSCLC, 143 patients with EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC, and 833 patients with EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in five randomized, controlled trials [ADAURA (n=337), LAURA (n=143), FLAURA (n=279), FLAURA2 (monotherapy arm; n=275), and AURA3 (n=279)]. The data also reflect exposure to TAGRISSO at the recommended dose of 80 mg daily given in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy in 276 patients with EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in one randomized controlled trial [FLAURA2 (n=276)]. Patients with a history of interstitial lung disease, drug induced interstitial disease or radiation pneumonitis that required steroid treatment, serious arrhythmia or baseline QTc interval greater than 470 msec on electrocardiogram were excluded from enrollment in these studies. Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC - Monotherapy The safety of TAGRISSO was evaluated in ADAURA, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for the adjuvant treatment of patients with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutation-positive NSCLC who had complete tumor resection, with or without prior adjuvant chemotherapy. At time of DFS analysis, the median duration of exposure to TAGRISSO was 22.5 months. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 16% of patients treated with TAGRISSO. The most common serious adverse reaction (≥1%) was pneumonia (1.5%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reductions occurred in 9% of patients treated with TAGRISSO. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dose reductions or interruptions were diarrhea (4.5%), stomatitis (3.9%), nail toxicity (1.8%) and rash (1.8%). Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation occurred in 11% of patients treated with TAGRISSO. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of TAGRISSO were interstitial lung disease (2.7%), and rash (1.2%). Tables 4 and 5 summarize common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities which occurred in ADAURA. Table 4. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in ADAURA NCI CTCAE v4.0. Adverse Reaction TAGRISSO (N=337) PLACEBO (N=343) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or higher All events were grade 3. (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or higher (%) Gastrointestinal Disorders Diarrhea Includes diarrhea, colitis, enterocolitis, enteritis. 47 2.4 20 0.3 Stomatitis Includes aphthous ulcer, cheilitis, gingival ulceration, glossitis, tongue ulceration, stomatitis and mouth ulceration. 32 1.8 7 0 Abdominal Pain Includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal lower pain, abdominal upper pain, epigastric discomfort, hepatic pain. 12 0.3 7 0 Skin Disorders Rash Includes rash, rash generalized, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash vesicular, rash follicular, erythema, folliculitis, acne, dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis bullous, dermatitis exfoliative generalized, drug eruption, eczema, eczema asteatotic, lichen planus, skin erosion, pustule. 40 0.6 19 0 Nail toxicity Includes nail bed disorder, nail bed inflammation, nail bed infection, nail discoloration, nail pigmentation, nail disorder, nail toxicity, nail dystrophy, nail infection, nail ridging, onychalgia, onychoclasis, onycholysis, onychomadesis, onychomalacia, paronychia. 37 0.9 3.8 0 Dry skin Includes dry skin, skin fissures, xerosis, eczema, xeroderma. 29 0.3 7 0 Pruritus Includes pruritus, pruritus generalized, eyelid pruritus. 19 0 9 0 Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders Cough Includes cough, productive cough, upper-airway cough syndrome. 19 0 19 0 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Musculoskeletal Pain Includes arthralgia, arthritis, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, neck pain, non-cardiac chest pain, pain in extremity, and spinal pain. 18 0.3 25 0.3 Infection and Infestation Disorders Nasopharyngitis 14 0 10 0 Upper respiratory tract infection 13 0.6 10 0 Urinary Tract Infection Includes cystitis, urinary tract infection, and urinary tract infection bacterial. 10 0.3 7 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue Includes asthenia, fatigue. 13 0.6 9 0.3 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 13 0.6 3.8 0 Nervous System Disorders Dizziness Includes dizziness, vertigo, and vertigo positional. 10 0 9 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in ADAURA in <10% of patients receiving TAGRISSO were alopecia (6%), epistaxis (6%), interstitial lung disease (3%), palmar-plantar eryt

Mechanism of action

Mechanism of Action Osimertinib is a kinase inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which binds irreversibly to certain mutant forms of EGFR (T790M, L858R, and exon 19 deletions) at approximately 9-fold lower concentrations than wild-type. Two pharmacologically-active metabolites (AZ7550 and AZ5104 circulating at approximately 10% of the parent) with similar inhibitory profiles to osimertinib have been identified in the plasma after oral administration of osimertinib. AZ7550 showed a similar potency to osimertinib, while AZ5104 showed greater potency against exon 19 deletion and T790M mutants (approximately 8-fold) and wild-type (approximately 15-fold) EGFR. In vitro , osimertinib also inhibited the activity of HER2, HER3, HER4, ACK1, and BLK at clinically relevant concentrations. In cultured cells and animal tumor implantation models, osimertinib exhibited anti-tumor activity against NSCLC lines harboring EGFR-mutations (T790M/L858R, L858R, T790M/exon 19 deletion, and exon 19 deletion) and, to a lesser extent, wild-type EGFR amplifications. Osimertinib distributed to the brain in multiple animal species (monkey, rat, and mouse) with brain to plasma AUC ratios of approximately 2 following oral dosing. These data are consistent with observations of tumor regression and increased survival in osimertinib- versus control-treated animals in a pre-clinical mutant-EGFR intracranial mouse metastasis xenograft model (PC9; exon 19 deletion).

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