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Study Design
ORR and CNS ORR
Adverse Reactions

ALECENSA® (alectinib) Was Studied in Multiple Clinical Trials

Study NP28761—North American Trial Design2,4

ALECENSA® (alectinib) Study NP28761 North American Clinical Trial Design

 

  • Single-arm, North American, multicenter study2
  • Median duration of follow up: 4.8 months (IRC, INV)2
  • Patients may have received prior chemotherapy2

 

Study—NP28673 International Trial Design2,4

ALECENSA® (alectinib) Study NP28673 International Clinical Trial Design

 

  • Single-arm, international, multicenter study2
  • Median duration of follow-up: 10.9 months (IRC); 7.0 months (INV)2
  • Patients may have received prior chemotherapy2

 

Patients in both studies were required to have documented ALK+ NSCLC based on an FDA-approved test and ECOG PS of 0-2.2

aAssessed according to RECIST v1.1.2

Patient Characteristics in Two Phase 2 Clinical Trials

Baseline Characteristics2,4

Baseline Characteristics of the North American and International Studies
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ALECENSA Demonstrated Meaningful and Durable Objective Responses

ORR in the North American and International Studies2

Objective Response Rates with ALECENSA® (alectinib) in North American & International Studies

 

  • The major efficacy outcome measure in both studies was ORR according to RECIST v1.1 as evaluated per IRC2
  • 18 patients in the North American study and 16 patients in the International study did not have measurable disease at baseline per IRC assessment and were classified as non-responders in the IRC analysis2
  • All responses were partial responses2

 

Median DOR2

Median Duration of Response of ALECENSA® (alectinib) in the North American & International Studies
  • The median duration of follow-up for the North American study was 4.8 months for both IRC and Investigator assessments and for the International study, 10.9 months for IRC assessment and 7.0 months for Investigator assessment2

ALECENSA Delivered Robust and Sustained CNS Responses

CNS ORR in Patients With Measurable Lesions2 | IRC 

CNS Objective Response Rate with ALECENSA® (alectinib) in North American & International Studies

 

  • The ORR in CNS metastases in the subgroup of 51 patients with measurable lesions in the CNS at baseline was assessed by IRC and determined by RECIST v1.1 in both studies2
  • 35 (69%) patients with measurable CNS lesions received prior brain radiation, including 25 (49%) who completed radiation treatment at least 6 months before starting treatment with ALECENSA2

 

CNS responses were observed irrespective of prior brain radiation status.2

Median CNS DOR in the North American & International Studies2 | IRC

Median CNS Duration of Response of ALECENSA® (alectinib) in the North American & International Studies
  • The DOR in CNS metastases in the subgroup of 51 patients with measurable lesions in the CNS at baseline was assessed by IRC and determined by RECIST v1.1 in both studies2
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Adverse Reactions Post-Crizotinib Treatment

Adverse reactions from clinical trial experience2

 

  • Serious adverse reactions occurred in 19% of patients, and the most frequently reported serious adverse reactions were pulmonary embolism (1.2%), dyspnea (1.2%), and hyperbilirubinemia (1.2%)2
  • Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2.8% of patients, and included hemorrhage (0.8%), intestinal perforation (0.4%), dyspnea (0.4%), pulmonary embolism (0.4%), and endocarditis (0.4%)2

 

Adverse Reactions in ≥10% (All Grades) or ≥2% (Grade 3-4) of Patients in the North American & International Studies2

Adverse Reactions of Patients Post-Crizotinib Treatment in the North American & International Studies

bPer CTCAE version 4.0.
cIncludes fatigue and asthenia.
dIncludes peripheral edema, edema, generalized edema, eyelid edema, and periorbital edema.
eIncludes myalgia and musculoskeletal pain.
fIncludes rash, maculopapular rash, acneiform dermatitis, erythema, generalized rash, papular rash, pruritic rash, and macular rash.
gIncludes 1 Grade 5 event.
hIncludes blurred vision, vitreous floaters, visual impairment, reduced visual acuity, asthenopia, and diplopia. 

Incidence of photosensitivity in clinical trials2

  • Photosensitivity occurred in 9.9% of patients exposed to ALECENSA in both studies
  • Patients were advised to avoid sun exposure and to use broad-spectrum sunscreen
  • The incidence of Grade 2 photosensitivity was 0.4% and the remaining events were Grade 1 in severity

23% of patients initiating treatment at the recommended dose required at least 1 dose reduction2

6% of patients treated with ALECENSA in clinical trials permanently discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions2

Dose modifications due to adverse reactions in clinical trials2

  • The most frequent adverse reactions that led to permanent discontinuation were hyperbilirubinemia (1.6%), increased ALT levels (1.6%), and increased AST levels (1.2%)
  • The most frequent adverse reactions that led to dose reductions or interruptions were elevations in bilirubin (6%), CPK (4.3%), ALT (4%), AST (2.8%), and vomiting (2.8%)
  • The median time to first dose reduction was 48 days

Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in >20% of Patients in Both Studies2

Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in of Patients Post-Crizotinib Treatment in Both Studies

iPer CTCAE version 4.0.
jn=218 for CPK (with baseline values missing for 91 of these patients).
kn=152 for fasting blood glucose (with baseline values missing for 5 of these patients).
lOnly patients with creatinine increases based on ULN definition.
mn=217 for lymphocytes (with baseline values missing for 5 of these patients).

1L=first-line; ALT=alanine transaminase; AST=aspartate transaminase; CI=confidence interval; CNS=central nervous system; CPK=creatine phosphokinase; CR=complete response; CTCAE=common terminology criteria for adverse events; DOR=duration of response; ECOG PS=Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; INV=Investigator; IRC=Independent Review Committee; NE=not estimable; ORR=objective response rate; PFS=progression-free survival; PR=partial response; RECIST=Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors; ULN=upper limit of normal.

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Important Safety Information & Indications

Indications

ALECENSA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for:

  • adjuvant treatment in adult patients following tumor resection of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive), as detected by an FDA-approved test
  • treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC as detected by an FDA-approved test

Warnings and Precautions

Hepatotoxicity

  • Severe hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury, occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. Hepatotoxicity occurred in 41% of 533 patients treated with ALECENSA and the incidence of Grade ≥3 hepatotoxicity was 8%. In the ALINA study, hepatotoxicity occurred in 61% of patients treated with ALECENSA and the incidence of Grade ≥3 hepatotoxicity was 4.7%. The majority (72% of 136 patients) of elevated transaminases occurred during the first 3 months of treatment. Treatment discontinuation due to hepatotoxicity occurred in 3.6% of patients who received ALECENSA in the pooled safety population and 1.6% of patients treated in the ALINA study
  • Concurrent elevations in alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) greater than or equal to 3 times the ULN and total bilirubin greater than or equal to 2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with ALECENSA. Three patients with Grades 3-4 AST/ALT elevations had drug-induced liver injury (documented by liver biopsy in 2 cases)
  • Monitor liver function tests including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month and as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and bilirubin elevations. Based on the severity of the adverse drug reaction, withhold ALECENSA and resume at a reduced dose, or permanently discontinue ALECENSA

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis

  • ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 1.3% of 533 patients treated with ALECENSA with 0.4% of patients experiencing Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis. Five patients (0.9%) discontinued ALECENSA due to ILD/pneumonitis. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher ILD/pneumonitis was 2.1 months (range: 0.6 months to 3.6 months)
  • Promptly investigate for ILD/pneumonitis in any patient who presents with worsening of respiratory symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (eg, dyspnea, cough, and fever)
  • Immediately withhold ALECENSA treatment in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue ALECENSA if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified

Renal Impairment

  • Renal impairment occurred in 12% of 533 patients treated with ALECENSA, including Grade ≥3 in 1.7% of patients, of which 0.4% were fatal events
  • The median time to Grade ≥3 renal impairment was 3.7 months (range 0.5 to 31.8 months). Dosage modifications for renal impairment were required in 2.4% of patients
  • Permanently discontinue ALECENSA for Grade 4 renal toxicity. Withhold ALECENSA for Grade 3 renal toxicity until recovery to less than or equal to 1.5 times ULN, then resume at reduced dose

Bradycardia

  • Symptomatic bradycardia occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. Bradycardia occurred in 11% of 533 patients treated with ALECENSA. Twenty percent of 521 patients for whom serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) were available had post-dose heart rates of less than 50 beats per minute (bpm)
  • Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly. For asymptomatic bradycardia, dose modification is not required. For symptomatic bradycardia that is not life-threatening, withhold ALECENSA until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate ≥60 bpm and evaluate concomitant medications known to cause bradycardia, as well as anti-hypertensive medications. If bradycardia is attributable to a concomitant medication, resume ALECENSA at a reduced dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate of ≥60 bpm, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated
  • Permanently discontinue ALECENSA in cases of life-threatening bradycardia if no contributing concomitant medication is identified or for recurrence of life-threatening bradycardia

Severe Myalgia and Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation

  • Severe myalgia and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. Myalgia (including muscle- and musculoskeletal-related reactions) occurred in 31% of 533 patients treated with ALECENSA, including Grade ≥3 in 0.8% of patients. Dosage modifications for myalgia events were required in 2.1% of patients
  • Of the 491 with CPK laboratory data available, elevated CPK occurred in 56% of patients, including 6% Grade ≥3. The median time to Grade ≥3 CPK elevation was 15 days (interquartile range 15-337 days). Dosage modifications for elevation of CPK occurred in 5% of patients. In the ALINA study, elevated CPK occurred in 77% of 128 patients with CPK laboratory data, including 6% Grade ≥3 elevations
  • Advise patients to report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Assess CPK levels every 2 weeks for the first month of treatment and as clinically indicated in patients reporting symptoms. Based on the severity of the CPK elevation, withhold ALECENSA, then resume or reduce dose

Hemolytic Anemia

  • Hemolytic anemia occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. Hemolytic anemia was initially reported with ALECENSA in the postmarketing setting, including cases associated with a negative direct antiglobulin test (DAT) result. Assessments for the determination of hemolytic anemia were subsequently collected in the ALINA study, where hemolytic anemia was observed in 3.1% of patients treated with ALECENSA
  • If hemolytic anemia is suspected, withhold ALECENSA and initiate appropriate laboratory testing. If hemolytic anemia is confirmed, consider resuming at a reduced dose upon resolution or permanently discontinue ALECENSA

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

  • ALECENSA can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Administration of alectinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicity and abortion at maternally toxic doses with exposures approximately 2.7-fold those observed in humans with alectinib 600 mg twice daily. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus
  • Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 5 weeks following the last dose
  • Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 3 months following the last dose

Most Common Adverse Reactions

  • The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were hepatotoxicity (41%), constipation (39%), fatigue (36%), myalgia (31%), edema (29%), rash (23%), and cough (21%)

Use in Specific Populations

Lactation

  • Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from ALECENSA, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during treatment with ALECENSA and for 1 week after the last dose

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at 1-888-835-2555.

Please see additional Important Safety Information in full Prescribing Information.

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