in combination with encorafenib, for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 , 2.1 )
in combination with encorafenib, for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.2 , 2.1 )
1.1BRAF V600E or V600K Mutation-Positive Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
MEKTOVI is indicated, in combination with encorafenib, for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
1.2BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
MEKTOVI is indicated, in combination with encorafenib, for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test. [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
Contraindications
None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
New Primary Malignancies, Cutaneous and Non-cutaneous: Can occur when MEKTOVI is used in combination with encorafenib. Monitor patients for new malignancies prior to initiation of treatment, during treatment, and after discontinuation of treatment. ( 5.1 )
Cardiomyopathy: Assess left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) before initiating treatment, after one month of treatment, then every 2 to 3 months thereafter. The safety of MEKTOVI has not been established in patients with LVEF below 50%. ( 5.2 )
Venous Thromboembolism: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism can occur. ( 5.3 )
Ocular Toxicities: Serous retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and uveitis have occurred. Perform an ophthalmologic evaluation at regular intervals and for any visual disturbances. ( 5.4 )
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Assess new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms or findings for possible ILD. ( 5.5 )
Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver function tests before and during treatment with MEKTOVI and encorafenib and as clinically indicated. ( 5.6 )
Rhabdomyolysis: Monitor creatine phosphokinase and creatinine periodically and as clinically indicated. ( 5.7 )
Hemorrhage: Major hemorrhagic events can occur in patients receiving MEKTOVI and encorafenib. ( 5.8 )
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females with reproductive potential of potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.9 , 8.1 , 8.3 )
5.1New Primary Malignancies
New primary malignancies, cutaneous and non-cutaneous, can occur when MEKTOVI is used in combination with encorafenib. In PHAROS, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and skin papilloma each occurred in 2% of patients who received MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib. Monitor patients for new malignancies prior to initiation of treatment, while on treatment, and after discontinuation of treatment [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .
5.2Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, manifesting as left ventricular dysfunction associated with symptomatic or asymptomatic decreases in ejection fraction, has been reported in patients treated with MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib. In COLUMBUS, evidence of cardiomyopathy (decrease in LVEF below the institutional LLN with an absolute decrease in LVEF ≥10% below baseline as detected by echocardiography or MUGA) occurred in 7% of patients receiving MEKTOVI plus encorafenib.
Grade 3 left ventricular dysfunction occurred in 1.6% of patients. The median time to first occurrence of left ventricular dysfunction (any grade) in patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib was 3.6 months (range 0 to 21 months). Cardiomyopathy resolved in 87% of patients receiving MEKTOVI plus encorafenib. In PHAROS, evidence of cardiomyopathy (decrease in LVEF below the institutional LLN with an absolute decrease in LVEF ≥10% below baseline as detected by echocardiography or MUGA) occurred in 11% of patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib.
Grade 3 left ventricular dysfunction occurred in 1% of patients. Cardiomyopathy resolved in 82% of patients receiving MEKTOVI plus encorafenib. Assess ejection fraction by echocardiogram or MUGA scan prior to initiating treatment, one month after initiating treatment, and then every 2 to 3 months during treatment. The safety of MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib has not been established in patients with a baseline ejection fraction that is either below 50% or below the institutional lower limit of normal (LLN).
Patients with cardiovascular risk factors should be monitored closely when treated with MEKTOVI. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
5.3 Venous Thromboembolism In COLUMBUS, venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurred in 6% of patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib, including 3.1% of patients who developed pulmonary embolism. In PHAROS, VTE occurred in 7% of patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib, including 1% of patients who developed pulmonary embolism. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
5.4 Ocular Toxicities Serous Retinopathy In COLUMBUS, serous retinopathy occurred in 20% of patients treated with MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib; 8% were retinal detachment and 6% were macular edema. Symptomatic serous retinopathy occurred in 8% of patients with no cases of blindness. No patient discontinued MEKTOVI due to serous retinopathy; 6% of patients required dose interruptions or dose reductions. The median time to onset of the first event of serous retinopathy (all grades) was 1.2 months (range 0 to 17.5 months).
In PHAROS, serous retinopathy (retinal detachment) occurred in 2% of patients with no cases of blindness treated with MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib. No patient permanently discontinued MEKTOVI due to serous retinopathy; 1% of patients required dose interruptions. Assess for visual symptoms at each visit. Perform an ophthalmologic examination at regular intervals, for new or worsening visual disturbances, and to follow new or persistent ophthalmologic findings.
Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Retinal Vein Occlusion RVO is a known class-related adverse reaction of MEK inhibitors and may occur in patients treated with MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib. In patients with BRAF mutation-positive melanoma receiving MEKTOVI with encorafenib (n=690), 1 patient experienced RVO (0.1%).
The safety of MEKTOVI has not been established in patients with a history of RVO or current risk factors for RVO including uncontrolled glaucoma or a history of hyperviscosity or hypercoagulability syndromes. Perform ophthalmologic evaluation for patient-reported acute vision loss or other visual disturbance within 24 hours. Permanently discontinue MEKTOVI in patients with documented RVO [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
Uveitis Uveitis, including iritis and iridocyclitis, has been reported in patients treated with MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib. In COLUMBUS, the incidence of uveitis among patients treated with MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib was 4%. In PHAROS, uveitis occurred in 1% of patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib. Assess for visual symptoms at each visit. Perform an ophthalmologic evaluation at regular intervals and for new or worsening visual disturbances, and to follow new or persistent ophthalmologic findings.
Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
5.5Interstitial Lung Disease
In patients with BRAF mutation-positive melanoma receiving MEKTOVI with encorafenib (n=690), 2 patients (0.3%) developed interstitial lung disease (ILD), including pneumonitis. In PHAROS, 1 patient (1%) receiving MEKTOVI with encorafenib developed pneumonitis. Assess new or progressive unexplained pulmonary symptoms or findings for possible ILD. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity of adverse reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
5.6Hepatotoxicity
Hepatotoxicity can occur when MEKTOVI is administered in combination with encorafenib. In COLUMBUS, the incidence of Grade 3 or 4 increases in liver function laboratory tests in patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib was 6% for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), 2.6% for aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and 0.5% for alkaline phosphatase. No patient experienced Grade 3 or 4 serum bilirubin elevation.
In PHAROS, the incidence of Grade 3 or 4 increases in liver function laboratory tests i
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Interactions
No clinically important drug interactions have been observed with MEKTOVI.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based
on findings from animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , MEKTOVI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available clinical data on the use of MEKTOVI during pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of binimetinib during the period of organogenesis was embryotoxic and an abortifacient in rabbits at doses greater than or equal to those resulting in exposures approximately 5 times the human exposure at the clinical dose of 45 mg twice daily (see Data ) .
Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In reproductive toxicity studies, administration of binimetinib to rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in maternal toxicity, decreased fetal weights and increased variations in ossification at doses ≥30 mg/kg/day (approximately 37 times the human exposure based on AUC at the recommended clinical dose of 45 mg twice daily).
In pregnant rabbits, administration of binimetinib during the period of organogenesis resulted in maternal toxicity, decreased fetal body weights, an increase in malformations, and increased post-implantation loss, including total loss of pregnancy at doses ≥10 mg/kg/day (approximately 5 times the human exposure based on AUC at the recommended clinical dose of 45 mg twice daily). There was a significant increase in fetal ventricular septal defects and pulmonary trunk alterations at 20 mg/kg/day of binimetinib (less than 8 times the human exposure at the recommended clinical dose of 45 mg twice daily).
Adverse reactions
The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
New Primary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]
Cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]
Venous Thromboembolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]
Ocular Toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]
Interstitial Lung Disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]
Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ]
Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]
Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ]
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ]
Risks Associated with Combination Treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Melanoma: Most common adverse reactions (≥25%) for MEKTOVI, in combination with encorafenib, are fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) NSCLC: Most common adverse reactions (≥25%) for MEKTOVI, in combination with encorafenib, are fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, vomiting, abdominal pain, visual impairment, constipation, dyspnea, rash, and cough. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1Clinical 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 described in WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure of 192 patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma to MEKTOVI 45 mg twice daily in combination with encorafenib 450 mg once daily in a randomized open-label, active-controlled trial (COLUMBUS) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] or, for rare events, exposure of 690 patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive melanoma to MEKTOVI 45 mg twice daily in combination with encorafenib once daily across multiple clinical trials (NCT03915951, NCT01909453).
The pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS also reflect exposure of 98 patients with BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer to MEKTOVI 45 mg twice daily and encorafenib 450 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in PHAROS [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . BRAF V600E or V600K Mutation-Positive Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma The data described below reflect exposure of 192 patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma to MEKTOVI (45 mg twice daily) in combination with encorafenib (450 mg once daily) in COLUMBUS.
The COLUMBUS trial [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] excluded patients with a history of Gilbert's syndrome, abnormal left ventricular ejection fraction, prolonged QTc (>480 msec), uncontrolled hypertension, and history or current evidence of retinal vein occlusion. The median duration of exposure was 11.8 months for patients treated with MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib and 6.2 months for patients treated with vemurafenib.
The most common (≥25%) adverse reactions in patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib were fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Adverse reactions leading to dose interruptions of MEKTOVI occurred in 33% of patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib; the most common were left ventricular dysfunction (6%) and serous retinopathy (5%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reductions of MEKTOVI occurred in 19% of patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib; the most common were left ventricular dysfunction (3%), serous retinopathy (3%), and colitis (2%).
Five percent (5%) of patients receiving MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib experienced an adverse reaction that resulted in permanent discontinuation of MEKTOVI. The most common adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of MEKTOVI were hemorrhage in 2% and headache in 1% of patients. Table 3 and Table 4 present adverse drug reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, identified in COLUMBUS.
The COLUMBUS trial was not designed to demonstrate a statistically significant difference in adverse reaction rates for MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib, as compared to vemurafenib, for any specific adverse reaction listed in Table 3. Table 3: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving MEKTOVI in Combination with Encorafenib in COLUMBUS Grades per National Cancer Institute CTCAE v4.03. Adverse Reaction MEKTOVI with encorafenib N=192 Vemurafenib N=186 All Grades (%) Grades 3 and 4 Grade 4 adverse reactions limited to diarrhea (n=1) and hemorrhage (n=3) in the MEKTOVI with encorafenib arm and constipation (n=1) in the vemurafenib arm.
(%) All Grades (%) Grades 3 and 4 (%) General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue Represents a composite of multiple, related preferred terms. 43 3 46 6 Pyrexia 18 4 30 0 Peripheral edema 13 1 15 1 Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 41 2 34 2 Diarrhea 36 3 34 2 Vomiting 30 2 16 1 Abdominal pain 28 4 16 1 Constipation 22 0 6 1 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Rash 22 1 53 13 Nervous System Disorders Dizziness 15 3 4 0 Visual Disorders Visual impairment 20 0 4 0 Serous retinopathy/RPED 20 3 2 0 Vascular Disorders Hemorrhage 19 3 9 2 Hypertension 11 6 11 3 Other clinically important adverse reactions occurring in <10% of patients who received MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib were: Gastrointestinal disorders: Colitis Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Panniculitis, Photosensitivity Immune system disorders: Drug hypersensitivity Table 4: Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥10% (All grades) of Patients Receiving MEKTOVI in Combination with Encorafenib in COLUMBUS Grades per National Cancer Institute CTCAE v4.03.
Laboratory Abnormality MEKTOVI with encorafenib N=192 Vemurafenib N=186 All Grades (%) Grades 3 and 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3 and 4 (%) Hematology Anemia 36 3.6 34
0.5BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The safety of MEKTOVI in combination with encorafenib is described in 98 patients with BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic NSCLC who received MEKTOVI (45 mg twice daily) in combination with encorafenib (450 mg once daily) in an open-label, single-arm trial (PHAROS). The PHAROS trial [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] excluded patients with abnormal LVEF, prolonged QTc (>480 ms), uncontrolled hypertension, and history or current evidence of retinal vein occlusion.
The median duration of treatment for MEKTOVI and encorafenib was 8.4 and 9.2 months respectively. The most common (≥25%) adverse reactions in patients receiving MEKTOVI were fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, vomiting, abdominal pain, visual impairment, constipation, dyspnea, rash, and cough. Adverse reactions leading to dose interruptions of MEKTOVI occurred in 62% of patients receiving MEKTOVI; the most common (≥5%) were diarrhea (17%); nausea (15%); fatigue (9%); AST increased (7%); ALT increased, anemia, musculoskeletal pain, vomiting (6% each); and acute kidney injury, hemorrhage, and LV dysfunction/cardiomyopathy (5% each).
Adverse reactions leading to dose reductions of MEKTOVI occurred in 33% of patients receiving MEKTOVI; the most common (≥5%) were diarrhea (8%), nausea (6%), and AST increased (5%). A total of 17% of patients receiving MEKTOVI experienced an adverse reaction that resulted in permanent discontinuation of MEKTOVI; the most common (≥2%) were diarrhea (3.1%); musculoskeletal pain, LV dysfunct
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Composition
Active ingredients
BINIMETINIB 15MG
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