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Fulvestrant

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Marketing start date: 07 Dec 2024

Summary of product characteristics


Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: • Risk of Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Increased Exposure in Patients with Hepatic Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Injection Site Reaction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • The most common adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 5% of patients receiving fulvestrant 500 mg were: injection site pain, nausea, bone pain, arthralgia, headache, back pain, fatigue, pain in extremity, hot flash, vomiting, anorexia, asthenia, musculoskeletal pain, cough, dyspnea, and constipation. ( 6.1 ) • Increased hepatic enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) occurred in > 15% of fulvestrant patients and were not dose-dependent. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA at 1 (888) 721-7115 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, the adverse reaction rates observed cannot be directly compared to rates in other trials and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Monotherapy Comparison of Fulvestrant 500 mg and Fulvestrant 250 mg (CONFIRM) The following adverse reactions (ARs) were calculated based on the safety analysis of CONFIRM comparing the administration of fulvestrant 500 mg intramuscularly once a month with fulvestrant 250 mg intramuscularly once a month. The most frequently reported adverse reactions in the fulvestrant 500 mg group were injection site pain (11.6% of patients), nausea (9.7% of patients), and bone pain (9.4% of patients); the most frequently reported adverse reactions in the fulvestrant 250 mg group were nausea (13.6% of patients), back pain (10.7% of patients), and injection site pain (9.1% of patients). Table 1 lists adverse reactions reported with an incidence of 5% or greater, regardless of assessed causality, from CONFIRM. Table 1: Adverse Reactions in CONFIRM (≥ 5% in Either Treatment Group) Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant 500 mg N=361 % Fulvestrant 250 mg N=374 % Body as a Whole Injection Site Pain 1 12 9 Headache 8 7 Back Pain 8 11 Fatigue 8 6 Pain in Extremity 7 7 Asthenia 6 6 Vascular System Hot Flash 7 6 Digestive System Nausea 10 14 Vomiting 6 6 Anorexia 6 4 Constipation 5 4 Musculoskeletal System Bone Pain 9 8 Arthralgia 8 8 Musculoskeletal Pain 6 3 Respiratory System Cough 5 5 Dyspnea 4 5 1 Including more severe injection site related sciatica, neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and peripheral neuropathy. In the pooled safety population (N = 1127) from clinical trials comparing fulvestrant 500 mg to fulvestrant 250 mg, post-baseline increases of ≥ 1 CTC grade in either AST, ALT, or alkaline phosphatase were observed in > 15% of patients receiving fulvestrant. Grade 3 to 4 increases were observed in 1 to 2% of patients. The incidence and severity of increased hepatic enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) did not differ between the 250 mg and the 500 mg fulvestrant arms. Comparison of Fulvestrant 500 mg and Anastrozole 1 mg (FALCON) The safety of fulvestrant 500 mg versus anastrozole 1 mg was evaluated in FALCON. The data described below reflect exposure to fulvestrant in 228 out of 460 patients with HR-positive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women not previously treated with endocrine therapy who received at least one (1) dose of treatment in FALCON. Permanent discontinuation associated with an adverse reaction occurred in 4 of 228 (1.8%) patients receiving fulvestrant and in 3 of 232 (1.3%) patients receiving anastrozole. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation for those patients receiving fulvestrant included drug hypersensitivity (0.9%), injection site hypersensitivity (0.4%), and elevated liver enzymes (0.4%). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) of any grade reported in patients in the fulvestrant arm were arthralgia, hot flash, fatigue, and nausea. Adverse reactions reported in patients who received fulvestrant in FALCON at an incidence of ≥ 5% in either treatment arm are listed in Table 2, and laboratory abnormalities are listed in Table 3. Table 2: Adverse Reactions in FALCON Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant 500 mg N=228 Anastrozole 1 mg N=232 All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % Vascular Disorders Hot flash 11 0 10 0 Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 11 0 10 < 1 Diarrhea 6 0 6 < 1 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Arthralgia 17 0 10 0 Myalgia 7 0 3 0 Pain in extremity 6 0 4 0 Back pain 9 < 1 6 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue 11 < 1 7 < 1 Table 3: Laboratory Abnormalities in FALCON 1 Laboratory Parameters Fulvestrant 500 mg N=228 Anastrozole 1 mg N=232 All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 or 4 % Alanine aminotransferase increased (ALT) 7 1 3 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased (AST) 5 1 3 < 1 1 In FALCON, post-baseline increases of ≥ 1 CTC grade in either AST, ALT, or alkaline phosphatase were observed in > 10% of patients receiving Fulvestrant. Grade 3 to 4 increases were observed in 1% to 3% of patients. Comparison of Fulvestrant 250 mg and Anastrozole 1 mg in Combined Trials (Studies 0020 and 0021) The most commonly reported adverse reactions in the fulvestrant and anastrozole treatment groups were gastrointestinal symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain), headache, back pain, vasodilatation (hot flashes), and pharyngitis. Injection site reactions with mild transient pain and inflammation were seen with fulvestrant and occurred in 7% of patients given the single 5 mL injection (Study 0020) and in 27% of patients given the 2 x 2.5 mL injections (Study 0021) in the two clinical trials that compared fulvestrant 250 mg and anastrozole 1 mg. Table 4 lists adverse reactions reported with an incidence of 5% or greater, regardless of assessed causality, from the two controlled clinical trials comparing the administration of fulvestrant 250 mg intramuscularly once a month with anastrozole 1 mg orally once a day. Table 4: Adverse Reactions in Studies 0020 and 0021 (≥ 5% from Combined Data) Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant 250 mg N=423 % Anastrozole 1 mg N=423 % Body as a Whole 68 68 Asthenia 23 27 Pain 19 20 Headache 15 17 Back Pain 14 13 Abdominal Pain 12 12 Injection Site Pain 1 11 7 Pelvic Pain 10 9 Chest Pain 7 5 Flu Syndrome 7 6 Fever 6 6 Accidental Injury 5 6 Cardiovascular System 30 28 Vasodilatation 18 17 Digestive System 52 48 Nausea 26 25 Vomiting 13 12 Constipation 13 11 Diarrhea 12 13 Anorexia 9 11 Hemic and Lymphatic Systems 14 14 Anemia 5 5 Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders 18 18 Peripheral Edema 9 10 Musculoskeletal System 26 28 Bone Pain 16 14 Arthritis 3 6 Nervous System 34 34 Dizziness 7 7 Insomnia 7 9 Paresthesia 6 8 Depression 6 7 Anxiety 5 4 Respiratory System 39 34 Pharyngitis 16 12 Dyspnea 15 12 Cough Increased 10 10 Skin and Appendages 22 23 Rash 7 8 Sweating 5 5 Urogenital System 18 15 Urinary Tract Infection 6 4 1 Including more severe injection site related sciatica, neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and peripheral neuropathy. All patients on fulvestrant received injections, but only those anastrozole patients who were in Study 0021 received placebo injections. Combination Therapy Combination Therapy with Palbociclib (PALOMA-3) The safety of fulvestrant 500 mg plus palbociclib 125 mg/day versus fulvestrant plus placebo was evaluated in PALOMA-3. The data described below reflect exposure to fulvestrant plus palbociclib in 345 out of 517 patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer who received at least 1 dose of treatment in PALOMA-3. The median duration of treatment for fulvestrant plus palbociclib was 10.8 months while the median duration of treatment for fulvestrant plus placebo arm was 4.8 months. No dose reduction was allowed for fulvestrant in PALOMA-3. Dose reductions of palbociclib due to an adverse reaction of any grade occurred in 36% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib. Permanent discontinuation associated with an adverse reaction occurred in 19 of 345 (6%) patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib, and in 6 of 172 (3%) patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation for those patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib included fatigue (0.6%), infections (0.6%), and thrombocytopenia (0.6%). The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) of any grade reported in patients in the fulvestrant plus palbociclib arm by descending frequency were neutropenia, leukopenia, infections, fatigue, nausea, anemia, stomatitis, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, vomiting, alopecia, rash, decreased appetite, and pyrexia. The most frequently reported Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib in descending frequency were neutropenia and leukopenia. Adverse reactions (≥10%) reported in patients who received fulvestrant plus palbociclib or fulvestrant plus placebo in PALOMA-3 are listed in Table 5, and laboratory abnormalities are listed in Table 6. Table 5: Adverse Reactions (≥10%) in PALOMA-3 Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant plus Palbociclib N=345 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=172 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Infections and Infestations Infections 1 47 2 3 1 31 3 0 Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Neutropenia 83 55 11 4 1 0 Leukopenia 53 30 1 5 1 1 Anemia 30 4 0 13 2 0 Thrombocytopenia 23 2 1 0 0 0 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 16 1 0 8 1 0 Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 34 0 0 28 1 0 Stomatitis 3 28 1 0 13 0 0 Diarrhea 24 0 0 19 1 0 Vomiting 19 1 0 15 1 0 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Alopecia 18 4 N/A N/A 6 5 N/A N/A Rash 6 17 1 0 6 0 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue 41 2 0 29 1 0 Pyrexia 13 <1 0 5 0 0 Grading according to CTCAEv.4.0. CTCAE=Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; N=number of patients; N/A=not applicable. 1. Infections includes all reported preferred terms (PTs) that are part of the System Organ Class Infections and infestations. 2. Most common infections (≥1%) include: nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, influenza, bronchitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, cystitis, oral herpes, respiratory tract infection, gastroenteritis, tooth infection, pharyngitis, eye infection, herpes simplex, paronychia. 3. Stomatitis includes: aphthous stomatitis, cheilitis, glossitis, glossodynia, mouth ulceration, mucosal inflammation, oral pain, oropharyngeal discomfort, oropharyngeal pain, stomatitis. 4. Grade 1 events – 17%; Grade 2 events – 1%. 5. Grade 1 events – 6%. 6. Rash includes: rash, rash maculo-papular, rash pruritic, rash erythematous, rash papular, dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, toxic skin eruption. Additional adverse reactions occurring at an overall incidence of <10.0% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus palbociclib in PALOMA-3 included asthenia (7.5%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (7.5%), dysgeusia (6.7%), epistaxis (6.7%), lacrimation increased (6.4%), dry skin (6.1%), alanine aminotransferase increased (5.8%), vision blurred (5.8%), dry eye (3.8%), and febrile neutropenia (0.9%). Table 6: Laboratory Abnormalities in PALOMA-3 Laboratory Parameters Fulvestrant plus Palbociclib N=345 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=172 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % WBC decreased 99 45 1 26 0 1 Neutrophils decreased 96 56 11 14 0 1 Anemia 78 3 0 40 2 0 Platelets decreased 62 2 1 10 0 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 43 4 0 48 4 0 Alanine aminotransferase increased 36 2 0 34 0 0 N=number of patients; WBC=white blood cells. Combination Therapy with Abemaciclib (MONARCH 2) The safety of fulvestrant (500 mg) plus abemaciclib (150 mg twice daily) versus fulvestrant plus placebo was evaluated in MONARCH 2. The data described below reflect exposure to fulvestrant in 664 patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer who received at least one dose of fulvestrant plus abemaciclib or placebo in MONARCH 2. Median duration of treatment was 12 months for patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib and 8 months for patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Dose reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 43% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib. Adverse reactions leading to dose reductions ≥5% of patients were diarrhea and neutropenia. Abemaciclib dose reduction due to diarrhea of any grade occurred in 19% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib compared to 0.4% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Abemaciclib dose reductions due to neutropenia of any grade occurred in 10% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib compared to no patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Permanent study treatment discontinuation due to an adverse event was reported in 9% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib and in 3% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation for patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib were infection (2%), diarrhea (1%), hepatotoxicity (1%), fatigue (0.7%), nausea (0.2%), abdominal pain (0.2%), acute kidney injury (0.2%), and cerebral infarction (0.2%). Deaths during treatment or during the 30-day follow up, regardless of causality, were reported in 18 cases (4%) of fulvestrant plus abemaciclib treated patients versus 10 cases (5%) of fulvestrant plus placebo treated patients. Causes of death for patients receiving fulvestrant plus abemaciclib included: 7 (2%) patient deaths due to underlying disease, 4 (0.9%) due to sepsis, 2 (0.5%) due to pneumonitis, 2 (0.5%) due to hepatotoxicity, and one (0.2%) due to cerebral infarction. The most common adverse reactions reported (≥20%) in the fulvestrant plus abemaciclib arm were diarrhea, fatigue, neutropenia, nausea, infections, abdominal pain, anemia, leukopenia, decreased appetite, vomiting, and headache (Table 7). The most frequently reported (≥5%) Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions were neutropenia, diarrhea, leukopenia, anemia, and infections. Table 7: Adverse Reactions ≥10% of Patients Receiving fulvestrant Plus Abemaciclib and ≥2% Higher Than fulvestrant Plus Placebo in MONARCH 2 Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant plus Abemaciclib N=441 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=223 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Gastrointestinal Disorders Diarrhea 86 13 0 25 <1 0 Nausea 45 3 0 23 1 0 Abdominal pain 1 35 2 0 16 1 0 Vomiting 26 <1 0 10 2 0 Stomatitis 15 <1 0 10 0 0 Infections and Infestations Infections 2 43 5 <1 25 3 <1 Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Neutropenia 3 46 24 3 4 1 <1 Anemia 4 29 7 <1 4 1 0 Leukopenia 5 28 9 <1 2 0 0 Thrombocytopenia 6 16 2 1 3 0 <1 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue 7 46 3 0 32 <1 0 Edema peripheral 12 0 0 7 0 0 Pyrexia 11 <1 <1 6 <1 0 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 27 1 0 12 <1 0 Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders Cough 13 0 0 11 0 0 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Alopecia 16 0 0 2 0 0 Pruritus 13 0 0 6 0 0 Rash 11 1 0 4 0 0 Nervous System Disorders Headache 20 1 0 15 <1 0 Dysgeusia 18 0 0 3 0 0 Dizziness 12 1 0 6 0 0 Investigations Alanine aminotransferase increased 13 4 <1 5 2 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 12 2 0 7 3 0 Creatinine increased 12 <1 0 <1 0 0 Weight decreased 10 <1 0 2 <1 0 1. Includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, abdominal discomfort, abdominal tenderness. 2. Includes upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, lung infection, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, vaginal infection, sepsis. 3. Includes neutropenia, neutrophil count decreased. 4. Includes anemia, hematocrit decreased, hemoglobin decreased, red blood cell count decreased. 5. Includes leukopenia, white blood cell count decreased. 6. Includes platelet count decreased, thrombocytopenia. 7. Includes asthenia, fatigue. Additional adverse reactions in MONARCH 2 include venous thromboembolic events (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, subclavian vein thrombosis, axillary vein thrombosis, and DVT inferior vena cava), which were reported in 5% of patients treated with fulvestrant plus abemaciclib as compared to 0.9% of patients treated with fulvestrant plus placebo. Table 8: Laboratory Abnormalities ≥10% in Patients Receiving Fulvestrant Plus Abemaciclib and ≥2% Higher Than Fulvestrant Plus Placebo in MONARCH 2 Laboratory Parameters Fulvestrant plus Abemaciclib N=441 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=223 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Creatinine increased 98 1 0 74 0 0 White blood cell decreased 90 23 <1 33 <1 0 Neutrophil count decreased 87 29 4 30 4 <1 Anemia 84 3 0 33 <1 0 Lymphocyte count decreased 63 12 <1 32 2 0 Platelet count decreased 53 <1 1 15 0 0 Alanine aminotransferase increased 41 4 <1 32 1 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 37 4 0 25 4 <1 Combination Therapy with Ribociclib (MONALEESA-3) The safety of fulvestrant 500 mg plus ribociclib 600 mg versus fulvestrant plus placebo was evaluated in MONALEESA-3. The data described below reflect exposure to fulvestrant plus ribociclib in 483 out of 724 postmenopausal patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer for initial endocrine based therapy or after disease progression on endocrine therapy who received at least one dose of fulvestrant plus ribociclib or placebo in MONALEESA-3. Median duration of treatment was 15.8 months for fulvestrant plus ribociclib and 12 months for fulvestrant plus placebo. Dose reductions due to adverse reactions occurred in 32% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib and in 3% of patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo. Among patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib, 8% were reported to have permanently discontinued both fulvestrant plus ribociclib, and 9% were reported to have discontinued ribociclib alone due to ARs. Among patients receiving fulvestrant plus placebo, 4% were reported to have permanently discontinued both fulvestrant and placebo and 2% were reported to have discontinued placebo alone due to ARs. Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation of fulvestrant plus ribociclib (as compared to fulvestrant plus placebo) were ALT increased (5% vs. 0%), AST increased (3% vs. 0.6%), and vomiting (1% vs. 0%). The most common adverse reactions (reported at a frequency ≥20% on the fulvestrant plus ribociclib arm and ≥2% higher than fulvestrant plus placebo) were neutropenia, infections, leukopenia, cough, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, pruritus, and rash. The most frequently reported Grade 3/4 adverse reactions (reported at a frequency ≥5%) in patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib in descending frequency were neutropenia, leukopenia, infections, and abnormal liver function tests. Adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities occurring in patients in MONALEESA-3 are listed in Table 9 and Table 10, respectively. Table 9: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% and ≥2% higher than fulvestrant plus Placebo Arm in MONALEESA-3 (All Grades) Adverse Reactions Fulvestrant plus Ribociclib N=483 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=241 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Infections and Infestations Infections 1 42 5 0 30 2 0 Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Neutropenia 69 46 7 2 0 0 Leukopenia 27 12 <1 <1 0 0 Anemia 17 3 0 5 2 0 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 16 <1 0 13 0 0 Nervous System Disorders Dizziness 13 <1 0 8 0 0 Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders Cough 22 0 0 15 0 0 Dyspnea 15 1 <1 12 2 0 Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 45 1 0 28 <1 0 Diarrhea 29 <1 0 20 <1 0 Vomiting 27 1 0 13 0 0 Constipation 25 <1 0 12 0 0 Abdominal pain 17 1 0 13 <1 0 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Alopecia 19 0 0 5 0 0 Pruritus 20 <1 0 7 0 0 Rash 23 <1 0 7 0 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Edema peripheral 15 0 0 7 0 0 Pyrexia 11 <1 0 7 0 0 Investigations Alanine aminotransferase increased 15 7 2 5 <1 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 13 5 1 5 <1 0 Grading according to CTCAE4.03. CTCAE=Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; N=number of patients. 1 . Infections; urinary tract infections; respiratory tract infections; gastroenteritis; sepsis (<1%). Additional adverse reactions in MONALEESA-3 for patients receiving fulvestrant plus ribociclib included asthenia (14%), dyspepsia (10%), thrombocytopenia (9%), dry skin (8%), dysgeusia (7%), electrocardiogram QT prolonged (6%), dry mouth (5%), vertigo (5%), dry eye (5%), lacrimation increased (4%), erythema (4%), hypocalcemia (4%), blood bilirubin increased (1%), and syncope (1%). Table 10: Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥10% of Patients in MONALEESA-3 Laboratory parameters Fulvestrant plus Ribociclib N=483 Fulvestrant plus Placebo N=241 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Hematology Leukocyte count decreased 95 25 <1 26 <1 0 Neutrophil count decreased 92 46 7 21 <1 0 Hemoglobin decreased 60 4 0 35 3 0 Lymphocyte count decreased 69 14 1 35 4 <1 Platelet count decreased 33 <1 1 11 0 0 Chemistry Creatinine increased 65 <1 <1 33 <1 0 Gamma-glutamyl transferase increased 52 6 1 49 8 2 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 49 5 2 43 3 0 Alanine aminotransferase increased 44 8 3 37 2 0 Glucose serum decreased 23 0 0 18 0 0 Phosphorous decreased 18 5 0 8 <1 0 Albumin decreased 12 0 0 8 0 0 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of fulvestrant. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. For fulvestrant 250 mg, other adverse reactions reported as drug-related and seen infrequently (< 1%) include thromboembolic phenomena, myalgia, vertigo, leukopenia, and hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria. Vaginal bleeding has been reported infrequently (< 1%), mainly in patients during the first 6 weeks after changing from existing hormonal therapy to treatment with fulvestrant. If bleeding persists, further evaluation should be considered. Elevation of bilirubin, elevation of gamma GT, hepatitis, and liver failure have been reported infrequently (< 1%).

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Fulvestrant is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the drug or to any of its components. Hypersensitivity reactions, including urticaria and angioedema, have been reported in association with fulvestrant [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )]. • Hypersensitivity. ( 4 )

Description

11 DESCRIPTION Fulvestrant Injection for intramuscular administration is an estrogen receptor antagonist. The chemical name is 7-alpha-[9-(4,4,5,5,5-penta fluoropentylsulphinyl) nonyl]estra-1,3,5-(10)-triene-3,17-beta-diol. The molecular formula is C 32 H 47 F 5 O 3 S and its structural formula is: Fulvestrant is a white powder with a molecular weight of 606.77 g/mol. The solution for injection is a clear, colorless to yellow, viscous liquid. Each injection contains as inactive ingredients: 12% v/v Alcohol, USP, 10% w/v Benzyl Alcohol, NF, and 15% w/v Benzyl Benzoate, USP, as co-solvents, and made up to 100% w/v with Castor Oil, USP as a co-solvent and release rate modifier. structure

Dosage And Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Fulvestrant injection 500 mg should be administered intramuscularly into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes per injection) as two 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter. ( 2.1 , 14 ) • A dose of 250 mg is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment to be administered intramuscularly into the buttock (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes) as one 5 mL injection on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter. ( 2.2 , 5.2 , 8.6 ) 2.1 Recommended Dose Monotherapy The recommended dose of fulvestrant injection is 500 mg to be administered intramuscularly into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes per injection) as two 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Combination Therapy When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib, the recommended dose of fulvestrant injection is 500 mg to be administered intramuscularly into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes per injection) as two 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on Days1, 15, 29,and once monthly thereafter. When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with palbociclib, the recommended dose of palbociclib is a 125 mg capsule taken orally once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment to comprise a complete cycle of 28 days. Palbociclib should be taken with food. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for palbociclib. When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with abemaciclib, the recommended dose of abemaciclib is 150 mg orally, twice daily. Abemaciclib may be taken with or without food. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for abemaciclib. When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with ribociclib, the recommended dose of ribociclib is 600 mg taken orally, once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment resulting in a complete cycle of 28 days. Ribociclib can be taken with or without food. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for ribociclib. Pre/perimenopausal women treated with the combination of fulvestrant injection plus palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib, should be treated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists according to current clinical practice standards [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ] . 2.2 Dose Modification Monotherapy Hepatic Impairment: A dose of 250 mg is recommended for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B) to be administered intramuscularly into the buttock (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes) as one 5 mL injection on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter. Fulvestrant injection has not been evaluated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 )]. Combination Therapy When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib, refer to monotherapy dose modification instructions for fulvestrant injection. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of co-administered palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib for dose modification guidelines in the event of toxicities, for use with concomitant medications, and other relevant safety information. 2.3 Administration Technique Administer the injection according to the local guidelines for performing large volume intramuscular injections. NOTE: Due to the proximity of the underlying sciatic nerve, caution should be taken if administering fulvestrant injection at the dorsogluteal injection site [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. The proper method of administration of fulvestrant injection for intramuscular use is described in the following instructions. For each single-dose pre-filled syringe: 1. Remove glass syringe barrel from tray and check that it is not damaged. 2. Remove perforated patient record label from syringe. 3. Inspect drug product in glass syringe for any visible particulate matter or discoloration prior to use. Discard if particulate matter or discoloration is present. 4. Peel open the safety needle (SafetyGlide™) outer packaging. 5. Hold the syringe upright on the ribbed part (C). With the other hand, take hold of the cap (A) and carefully TWIST THE CAP COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (DO NOT TILT CAP BACK AND FORTH) until the cap disconnects for removal of the tip cap (see Figure 1). 6. Pull the cap (A) off in a straight upward direction. DO NOT TOUCH THE STERILE SYRINGE TIP (Luer-Lok) (B) (see Figure 2). 7. Attach the safety needle to the syringe tip (Luer-Lok). Twist needle until firmly seated (see Figure 3). Confirm that the needle is locked to the Luer connector before moving or tilting the syringe out of the vertical plane to avoid spillage of syringe contents. For Administration: 8. Pull shield straight off needle to avoid damaging needle point. 9. Remove needle sheath. 10. Expel excess gas from the syringe (a small gas bubble may remain). 11. Administer intramuscularly slowly (1 to 2 minutes/injection) into the buttock (gluteal area). For user convenience, the needle ‘bevel up’ position is orientated to the lever arm, as shown in Figure 4. 12. After injection, immediately activate the lever arm to deploy the needle shielding by applying a single-finger stroke to the activation assisted lever arm to push the lever arm completely forward. Listen for a click. Confirm that the needle shielding has completely covered the needle (see Figure 5). NOTE: Activate away from self and others. 13. Discard the empty syringe into an approved sharps collector in accordance with applicable regulations and institutional policy. 14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for second syringe. How To Use Fulvestrant Injection For the 2 x 5 mL syringe package, the contents of both syringes must be injected to receive the 500 mg recommended dose. SAFETYGLIDE™ INSTRUCTIONS FROM BECTON DICKINSON SafetyGlide™ is a trademark of Becton Dickinson and Company. Important Administration Information To help avoid HIV (AIDS), HBV (Hepatitis), and other infectious diseases due to accidental needle sticks, contaminated needles should not be recapped or removed, unless there is no alternative or that such action is required by a specific medical procedure. Hands must remain behind the needle at all times during use and disposal. Do not autoclave SafetyGlide TM Needle before use. Becton Dickinson guarantees the contents of their unopened or undamaged packages to be sterile, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic. 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Indications And Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Monotherapy Fulvestrant injection is indicated for the treatment of: • Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women not previously treated with endocrine therapy, or • HR-positive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following endocrine therapy. Combination Therapy • Fulvestrant injection is indicated for the treatment of: • HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women in combination with ribociclib as initial endocrine based therapy or following disease progression on endocrine therapy. • HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with palbociclib or abemaciclib in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy. Fulvestrant injection is an estrogen receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of: • Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women not previously treated with endocrine therapy. ( 1 ) • HR-positive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following endocrine therapy. ( 1 ) • HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women in combination with ribociclib, as initial endocrine based therapy or following disease progression on endocrine therapy. (1) • HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with palbociclib or abemaciclib in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy. ( 1 ) •

Overdosage

10 OVERDOSAGE Human experience of overdose with fulvestrant is limited. There are isolated reports of overdose with fulvestrant in humans. No adverse reactions were seen in healthy male and female volunteers who received intravenous fulvestrant, which resulted in peak plasma concentrations at the end of the infusion, that were approximately 10 to 15 times those seen after intramuscular injection. The potential toxicity of fulvestrant at these or higher concentrations in cancer patients who may have additional comorbidities is unknown. There is no specific treatment in the event of fulvestrant overdose, and symptoms of overdose are not established. In the event of an overdose, healthcare practitioners should follow general supportive measures and should treat symptomatically.

Adverse Reactions Table

Adverse Reactions

Fulvestrant 500 mg

N=361

%

Fulvestrant 250 mg

N=374

%

Body as a Whole

Injection Site Pain1

12

9

Headache

8

7

Back Pain

8

11

Fatigue

8

6

Pain in Extremity

7

7

Asthenia

6

6

Vascular System

Hot Flash

7

6

Digestive System

Nausea

10

14

Vomiting

6

6

Anorexia

6

4

Constipation

5

4

Musculoskeletal System

Bone Pain

9

8

Arthralgia

8

8

Musculoskeletal Pain

6

3

Respiratory System

Cough

5

5

Dyspnea

4

5

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS There are no known drug-drug interactions. Although, fulvestrant is metabolized by CYP 3A4 in vitro, drug interactions studies with ketoconazole or rifampin did not alter fulvestrant pharmacokinetics. Dose adjustment is not needed in patients co-prescribed CYP 3A4 inhibitors or inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. • There are no known drug-drug interactions. ( 7 )

Clinical Pharmacology

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Many breast cancers have estrogen receptors (ER) and the growth of these tumors can be stimulated by estrogen. Fulvestrant is an estrogen receptor antagonist that binds to the estrogen receptor in a competitive manner with affinity comparable to that of estradiol and downregulates the ER protein in human breast cancer cells. In vitro studies demonstrated that fulvestrant is a reversible inhibitor of the growth of tamoxifen-resistant, as well as estrogen-sensitive human breast cancer (MCF-7) cell lines. In in vivo tumor studies, fulvestrant delayed the establishment of tumors from xenografts of human breast cancer MCF-7 cells in nude mice. Fulvestrant inhibited the growth of established MCF-7 xenografts and of tamoxifen-resistant breast tumor xenografts. Fulvestrant showed no agonist-type effects in in vivo uterotrophic assays in immature or ovariectomized mice and rats. In in vivo studies in immature rats and ovariectomized monkeys, fulvestrant blocked the uterotrophic action of estradiol. In postmenopausal women, the absence of changes in plasma concentrations of FSH and LH in response to fulvestrant treatment (250 mg monthly) suggests no peripheral steroidal effects. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics In a clinical study in postmenopausal women with primary breast cancer treated with single doses of fulvestrant 15 to 22 days prior to surgery, there was evidence of increasing down-regulation of ER with increasing dose. This was associated with a dose-related decrease in the expression of the progesterone receptor, an estrogen-regulated protein. These effects on the ER pathway were also associated with a decrease in Ki67 labeling index, a marker of cell proliferation. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption: The single dose and multiple dose PK parameters for the 500 mg dosing regimen with an additional dose (AD) at Day 15 are reported in Table 11. The additional dose of fulvestrant given two weeks after the initial dose allows for steady state concentrations to be reached within the first month of dosing. Table 11: Summary of Fulvestrant Pharmacokinetic Parameters [gMean (CV%)] in Postmenopausal Advanced Breast Cancer Patients after Intramuscular Administration 500 mg + AD Dosing Regimen C max (ng/mL) C min (ng/mL) AUC (ng.hr/mL) 500 mg + AD 1 Single dose 25.1 (35.3) 16.3 (25.9) 11400 (33.4) Multiple dose steady state 2 28 (27.9) 12.2 (21.7) 13100 (23.4) 1 Additional 500 mg dose given on Day 15 2 Month 3 Distribution: The apparent volume of distribution at steady state is approximately 3 to 5 L/kg. This suggests that distribution is largely extravascular. Fulvestrant is highly (99%) bound to plasma proteins; VLDL, LDL, and HDL lipoprotein fractions appear to be the major binding components. The role of sex hormone-binding globulin, if any, could not be determined. Metabolism: Biotransformation and disposition of fulvestrant in humans have been determined following intramuscular and intravenous administration of 14 C -labeled fulvestrant. Metabolism of fulvestrant appears to involve combinations of a number of possible biotransformation pathways analogous to those of endogenous steroids, including oxidation, aromatic hydroxylation, conjugation with glucuronic acid and/or sulphate at the 2, 3, and 17 positions of the steroid nucleus, and oxidation of the side chain sulphoxide. Identified metabolites are either less active or exhibit similar activity to fulvestrant in antiestrogen models. Studies using human liver preparations and recombinant human enzymes indicate that cytochrome P-450 3A4 (CYP 3A4) is the only P-450 isoenzyme involved in the oxidation of fulvestrant; however, the relative contribution of P-450 and non-P-450 routes in vivo is unknown. Excretion: Fulvestrant was rapidly cleared by the hepatobiliary route with excretion primarily via the feces (approximately 90%). Renal elimination was negligible (less than 1%). After an intramuscular injection of 250 mg, the clearance (Mean ± SD) was 690 ± 226 mL/min with an apparent half-life about 40 days. Special Populations: Geriatric: In patients with breast cancer, there was no difference in fulvestrant pharmacokinetic profile related to age (range 33 to 89 years). Gender: Following administration of a single intravenous dose, there were no pharmacokinetic differences between men and women or between premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Similarly, there were no differences between men and postmenopausal women after intramuscular administration. Race: In the advanced breast cancer treatment trials, the potential for pharmacokinetic differences due to race have been evaluated in 294 women including 87.4% Caucasian, 7.8% Black, and 4.4% Hispanic. No differences in fulvestrant plasma pharmacokinetics were observed among these groups. In a separate trial, pharmacokinetic data from postmenopausal ethnic Japanese women were similar to those obtained in non-Japanese patients. Drug-Drug Interactions: There are no known drug-drug interactions. Fulvestrant does not significantly inhibit any of the major CYP isoenzymes, including CYP 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, and 3A4 in vitro , and studies of co-administration of fulvestrant with midazolam indicate that therapeutic doses of fulvestrant have no inhibitory effects on CYP 3A4 or alter blood levels of drug metabolized by that enzyme. Although fulvestrant is partly metabolized by CYP 3A4, a clinical study with rifampin, an inducer of CYP 3A4, showed no effect on the pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant. Also, results from a healthy volunteer study with ketoconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP 3A4, indicated that ketoconazole had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant and dosage adjustment is not necessary in patients co-prescribed CYP 3A4 inhibitors or inducers [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. Data from a clinical trial in patients with breast cancer showed that there was no clinically relevant drug interaction when fulvestrant is co-administered with palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib.

Clinical Pharmacology Table

Cmax (ng/mL)

Cmin (ng/mL)

AUC (ng.hr/mL)

500 mg + AD1

Single dose

25.1 (35.3)

16.3 (25.9)

11400 (33.4)

Multiple dose steady state2

28 (27.9)

12.2 (21.7)

13100 (23.4)

Mechanism Of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Many breast cancers have estrogen receptors (ER) and the growth of these tumors can be stimulated by estrogen. Fulvestrant is an estrogen receptor antagonist that binds to the estrogen receptor in a competitive manner with affinity comparable to that of estradiol and downregulates the ER protein in human breast cancer cells. In vitro studies demonstrated that fulvestrant is a reversible inhibitor of the growth of tamoxifen-resistant, as well as estrogen-sensitive human breast cancer (MCF-7) cell lines. In in vivo tumor studies, fulvestrant delayed the establishment of tumors from xenografts of human breast cancer MCF-7 cells in nude mice. Fulvestrant inhibited the growth of established MCF-7 xenografts and of tamoxifen-resistant breast tumor xenografts. Fulvestrant showed no agonist-type effects in in vivo uterotrophic assays in immature or ovariectomized mice and rats. In in vivo studies in immature rats and ovariectomized monkeys, fulvestrant blocked the uterotrophic action of estradiol. In postmenopausal women, the absence of changes in plasma concentrations of FSH and LH in response to fulvestrant treatment (250 mg monthly) suggests no peripheral steroidal effects.

Pharmacodynamics

12.2 Pharmacodynamics In a clinical study in postmenopausal women with primary breast cancer treated with single doses of fulvestrant 15 to 22 days prior to surgery, there was evidence of increasing down-regulation of ER with increasing dose. This was associated with a dose-related decrease in the expression of the progesterone receptor, an estrogen-regulated protein. These effects on the ER pathway were also associated with a decrease in Ki67 labeling index, a marker of cell proliferation.

Pharmacokinetics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption: The single dose and multiple dose PK parameters for the 500 mg dosing regimen with an additional dose (AD) at Day 15 are reported in Table 11. The additional dose of fulvestrant given two weeks after the initial dose allows for steady state concentrations to be reached within the first month of dosing. Table 11: Summary of Fulvestrant Pharmacokinetic Parameters [gMean (CV%)] in Postmenopausal Advanced Breast Cancer Patients after Intramuscular Administration 500 mg + AD Dosing Regimen C max (ng/mL) C min (ng/mL) AUC (ng.hr/mL) 500 mg + AD 1 Single dose 25.1 (35.3) 16.3 (25.9) 11400 (33.4) Multiple dose steady state 2 28 (27.9) 12.2 (21.7) 13100 (23.4) 1 Additional 500 mg dose given on Day 15 2 Month 3 Distribution: The apparent volume of distribution at steady state is approximately 3 to 5 L/kg. This suggests that distribution is largely extravascular. Fulvestrant is highly (99%) bound to plasma proteins; VLDL, LDL, and HDL lipoprotein fractions appear to be the major binding components. The role of sex hormone-binding globulin, if any, could not be determined. Metabolism: Biotransformation and disposition of fulvestrant in humans have been determined following intramuscular and intravenous administration of 14 C -labeled fulvestrant. Metabolism of fulvestrant appears to involve combinations of a number of possible biotransformation pathways analogous to those of endogenous steroids, including oxidation, aromatic hydroxylation, conjugation with glucuronic acid and/or sulphate at the 2, 3, and 17 positions of the steroid nucleus, and oxidation of the side chain sulphoxide. Identified metabolites are either less active or exhibit similar activity to fulvestrant in antiestrogen models. Studies using human liver preparations and recombinant human enzymes indicate that cytochrome P-450 3A4 (CYP 3A4) is the only P-450 isoenzyme involved in the oxidation of fulvestrant; however, the relative contribution of P-450 and non-P-450 routes in vivo is unknown. Excretion: Fulvestrant was rapidly cleared by the hepatobiliary route with excretion primarily via the feces (approximately 90%). Renal elimination was negligible (less than 1%). After an intramuscular injection of 250 mg, the clearance (Mean ± SD) was 690 ± 226 mL/min with an apparent half-life about 40 days. Special Populations: Geriatric: In patients with breast cancer, there was no difference in fulvestrant pharmacokinetic profile related to age (range 33 to 89 years). Gender: Following administration of a single intravenous dose, there were no pharmacokinetic differences between men and women or between premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Similarly, there were no differences between men and postmenopausal women after intramuscular administration. Race: In the advanced breast cancer treatment trials, the potential for pharmacokinetic differences due to race have been evaluated in 294 women including 87.4% Caucasian, 7.8% Black, and 4.4% Hispanic. No differences in fulvestrant plasma pharmacokinetics were observed among these groups. In a separate trial, pharmacokinetic data from postmenopausal ethnic Japanese women were similar to those obtained in non-Japanese patients. Drug-Drug Interactions: There are no known drug-drug interactions. Fulvestrant does not significantly inhibit any of the major CYP isoenzymes, including CYP 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, and 3A4 in vitro , and studies of co-administration of fulvestrant with midazolam indicate that therapeutic doses of fulvestrant have no inhibitory effects on CYP 3A4 or alter blood levels of drug metabolized by that enzyme. Although fulvestrant is partly metabolized by CYP 3A4, a clinical study with rifampin, an inducer of CYP 3A4, showed no effect on the pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant. Also, results from a healthy volunteer study with ketoconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP 3A4, indicated that ketoconazole had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant and dosage adjustment is not necessary in patients co-prescribed CYP 3A4 inhibitors or inducers [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. Data from a clinical trial in patients with breast cancer showed that there was no clinically relevant drug interaction when fulvestrant is co-administered with palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib.

Pharmacokinetics Table

Cmax (ng/mL)

Cmin (ng/mL)

AUC (ng.hr/mL)

500 mg + AD1

Single dose

25.1 (35.3)

16.3 (25.9)

11400 (33.4)

Multiple dose steady state2

28 (27.9)

12.2 (21.7)

13100 (23.4)

Effective Time

20210727

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Dosage Forms And Strengths

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Fulvestrant injection, an injection for intramuscular administration, is supplied as 5 mL single-dose pre-filled syringes containing 250 mg/5 mL fulvestrant. Fulvestrant injection, an injection for intramuscular administration, is supplied as 250 mg/5 mL fulvestrant. ( 3 )

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Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Two-year carcinogenesis studies were conducted in rats and mice. Positive findings were observed in both species. Rats were treated at intramuscular doses of 15 mg/kg/30 days, 10 mg/rat/30 days, and 10 mg/rat/15 days. These doses correspond to 0.9-, 1.5-, and 3-fold (in females) and 0.8-, 0.8-, and 2-fold (in males) the systemic exposure [AUC 0 to 30 days] achieved in women receiving the recommended dose of 500 mg/month. An increased incidence of benign ovarian granulosa cell tumors and testicular Leydig cell tumors was evident, in females dosed at 10 mg/rat/15 days and males dosed at 15 mg/rat/30 days, respectively. Mice were treated at oral doses of 0, 20, 150, and 500 mg/kg/day. These doses correspond to 0-, 0.8-, 8.4-, and 18-fold (in females) and 0.8-, 7.1-, and 11.9-fold (in males), the systemic exposure (AUC 0 to 30 days) achieved in women receiving the recommended dose of 500 mg/month. There was an increased incidence of sex cord stromal tumors (both benign and malignant) in the ovary of mice at doses of 150 and 500 mg/kg/day. Induction of such tumors is consistent with the pharmacology-related endocrine feedback alterations in gonadotropin levels caused by an antiestrogen. Fulvestrant was not mutagenic or clastogenic in multiple in vitro tests with and without the addition of a mammalian liver metabolic activation factor (bacterial mutation assay in strains of Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli , in vitro cytogenetics study in human lymphocytes, mammalian cell mutation assay in mouse lymphoma cells, and in vivo micronucleus test in rat). In female rats, fulvestrant administered at doses ≥ 0.01 mg/kg/day (0.6% the human recommended dose based on body surface area [BSA in mg/m 2 ]), for 2 weeks prior to and for 1 week following mating, caused a reduction in fertility and embryonic survival. No adverse effects on female fertility and embryonic survival were evident in female animals dosed at 0.001 mg/kg/day (0.06% the human dose based on BSA in mg/m 2 ). Restoration of female fertility to values similar to controls was evident following a 29-day withdrawal period after dosing at 2 mg/kg/day (equivalent to the human dose based on BSA in mg/m 2 ). The effects of fulvestrant on the fertility of female rats appear to be consistent with its antiestrogenic activity. The potential effects of fulvestrant on the fertility of male animals were not studied, but in a 6-month toxicology study, male rats treated with intramuscular doses of 15 mg/kg/30 days, 10 mg/rat/30 days, or 10 mg/rat/15 days fulvestrant showed a loss of spermatozoa from the seminiferous tubules, seminiferous tubular atrophy, and degenerative changes in the epididymides. Changes in the testes and epididymides had not recovered 20 weeks after cessation of dosing. These fulvestrant doses correspond to 1.3-, 1.2-, and 3.5-fold the systemic exposure [AUC 0 to 30 days] achieved in women receiving the recommended dose of 500 mg/month.

Nonclinical Toxicology

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Two-year carcinogenesis studies were conducted in rats and mice. Positive findings were observed in both species. Rats were treated at intramuscular doses of 15 mg/kg/30 days, 10 mg/rat/30 days, and 10 mg/rat/15 days. These doses correspond to 0.9-, 1.5-, and 3-fold (in females) and 0.8-, 0.8-, and 2-fold (in males) the systemic exposure [AUC 0 to 30 days] achieved in women receiving the recommended dose of 500 mg/month. An increased incidence of benign ovarian granulosa cell tumors and testicular Leydig cell tumors was evident, in females dosed at 10 mg/rat/15 days and males dosed at 15 mg/rat/30 days, respectively. Mice were treated at oral doses of 0, 20, 150, and 500 mg/kg/day. These doses correspond to 0-, 0.8-, 8.4-, and 18-fold (in females) and 0.8-, 7.1-, and 11.9-fold (in males), the systemic exposure (AUC 0 to 30 days) achieved in women receiving the recommended dose of 500 mg/month. There was an increased incidence of sex cord stromal tumors (both benign and malignant) in the ovary of mice at doses of 150 and 500 mg/kg/day. Induction of such tumors is consistent with the pharmacology-related endocrine feedback alterations in gonadotropin levels caused by an antiestrogen. Fulvestrant was not mutagenic or clastogenic in multiple in vitro tests with and without the addition of a mammalian liver metabolic activation factor (bacterial mutation assay in strains of Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli , in vitro cytogenetics study in human lymphocytes, mammalian cell mutation assay in mouse lymphoma cells, and in vivo micronucleus test in rat). In female rats, fulvestrant administered at doses ≥ 0.01 mg/kg/day (0.6% the human recommended dose based on body surface area [BSA in mg/m 2 ]), for 2 weeks prior to and for 1 week following mating, caused a reduction in fertility and embryonic survival. No adverse effects on female fertility and embryonic survival were evident in female animals dosed at 0.001 mg/kg/day (0.06% the human dose based on BSA in mg/m 2 ). Restoration of female fertility to values similar to controls was evident following a 29-day withdrawal period after dosing at 2 mg/kg/day (equivalent to the human dose based on BSA in mg/m 2 ). The effects of fulvestrant on the fertility of female rats appear to be consistent with its antiestrogenic activity. The potential effects of fulvestrant on the fertility of male animals were not studied, but in a 6-month toxicology study, male rats treated with intramuscular doses of 15 mg/kg/30 days, 10 mg/rat/30 days, or 10 mg/rat/15 days fulvestrant showed a loss of spermatozoa from the seminiferous tubules, seminiferous tubular atrophy, and degenerative changes in the epididymides. Changes in the testes and epididymides had not recovered 20 weeks after cessation of dosing. These fulvestrant doses correspond to 1.3-, 1.2-, and 3.5-fold the systemic exposure [AUC 0 to 30 days] achieved in women receiving the recommended dose of 500 mg/month.

Application Number

ANDA207754

Brand Name

Fulvestrant

Generic Name

Fulvestrant

Product Ndc

68462-317

Product Type

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR

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Information For Patients

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Monotherapy Risk of Bleeding: • Because fulvestrant injection is administered intramuscularly, it should be used with caution in patients with bleeding disorders, decreased platelet count, or in patients receiving anticoagulants (for example, warfarin) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: • Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception during treatment with fulvestrant and for one year after the last dose. Advise females to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ), ( 8.3 )]. Lactation: • Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with fulvestrant and for one year after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.2 )]. Combination Therapy When fulvestrant injection is used in combination with palbociclib, abemaciclib, or ribociclib, refer to the respective Full Prescribing Information for Patient Counseling Information. Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Monroe, NC 28110 Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430 Questions? 1 (888) 721-7115 www.glenmarkpharma-us.com 07/2021 logo

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  • headache
  • back pain
  • tiredness
  • pain in arms, hands, legs, or feet
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  • loss of appetite
  • weakness
  • cough
  • shortness of breath
  • constipation
  • increased liver enzymes
  • diarrhea
  • Clinical Studies

    14 CLINICAL STUDIES The efficacy of fulvestrant 500 mg versus fulvestrant 250 mg was compared in CONFIRM. The efficacy of fulvestrant 250 mg was compared to 1 mg anastrozole in Studies 0020 and 0021. The efficacy of fulvestrant 500 mg was compared to 1 mg anastrozole in FALCON. The efficacy of fulvestrant 500 mg in combination with palbociclib 125 mg was compared to fulvestrant 500 mg plus placebo in PALOMA-3. The efficacy of fulvestrant 500 mg in combination with abemaciclib 150 mg was compared to fulvestrant 500 mg plus placebo in MONARCH 2. The efficacy of fulvestrant 500 mg in combination with ribociclib 600 mg was compared to fulvestrant 500 mg plus placebo in MONALEESA-3. Monotherapy Comparison of Fulvestrant 500 mg and Fulvestrant 250 mg (CONFIRM) A randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial (CONFIRM, NCT00099437) was completed in 736 postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer who had disease recurrence on or after adjuvant endocrine therapy or progression following endocrine therapy for advanced disease. This trial compared the efficacy and safety of fulvestrant 500 mg (n=362) with fulvestrant 250 mg (n=374). Fulvestrant 500 mg was administered as two 5 mL injections each containing fulvestrant 250 mg/5 mL, one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15, 29, and every 28 (+/-3) days thereafter. Fulvestrant 250 mg was administered as two 5 mL injections (one containing fulvestrant 250 mg/5 mL injection plus one placebo injection), one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15 (2 placebo injections only), 29, and every 28 (+/-3) days thereafter. The median age of study participants was 61 years. All patients had ER+ advanced breast cancer. Approximately 30% of subjects had no measurable disease. Approximately 55% of patients had visceral disease. Results of CONFIRM are summarized in Table 12. The efficacy of fulvestrant 500 mg was compared to that of fulvestrant 250 mg. Figure 6 shows a Kaplan-Meier plot of the Progression Free Survival (PFS) data after a minimum follow-up duration of 18 months demonstrating statistically significant superiority of fulvestrant 500 mg vs. fulvestrant 250 mg. In the initial Overall Survival (OS) analysis after a minimum follow-up duration of 18 months, there was no statistically significant difference in OS between the two treatment groups. After a minimum follow-up duration of 50 months, an updated OS analysis was performed. Figure 7 shows a Kaplan-Meier plot of the updated OS data. Table 12: Efficacy Results in CONFIRM (Intent-To-Treat (ITT) Population) Endpoint Fulvestrant 500 mg N=362 Fulvestrant 250 mg N=374 PFS 1 Median (months) 6.5 5.4 Hazard Ratio 2 (95% CI 3 ) 0.80 (0.68 to 0.94) p-value 0.006 OS 4 Updated Analysis 5 (% patients who died) 261 (72.1%) 293 (78.3%) Median OS (months) 26.4 22.3 Hazard Ratio 2 (95% CI 3 ) 6 0.81 (0.69 to 0.96) ORR 7 (95% CI 3 ) 13.8% (9.7%, 18.8%) (33/240) 14.6% (10.5%, 19.4%) (38/261) 1 PFS (Progression Free Survival) = the time between randomization and the earliest of progression or death from any cause. Minimum follow-up duration of 18 months. 2 Hazard Ratio <1 favors fulvestrant 500 mg. 3 CI=Confidence Interval 4 OS=Overall Survival 5 Minimum follow up duration of 50 months. 6 Not statistically significant as no adjustments were made for multiplicity. 7 ORR (Objective Response Rate), as defined as number (%) of patients with complete response or partial response, was analyzed in the evaluable patients with measurable disease at baseline (fulvestrant 500 mg N=240; fulvestrant 250 mg N=261). Minimum follow-up duration of 18 months. Figure 6 Kaplan-Meier PFS: CONFIRM ITT Population Figure 7 Kaplan-Meier OS (Minimum Follow-up Duration of 50 Months): CONFIRM ITT Population Comparison of Fulvestrant 500 mg and Anastrozole 1 mg (FALCON) A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multi-center study (FALCON, NCT01602380) of fulvestrant 500 mg versus anastrozole 1 mg was conducted in postmenopausal women with ER-positive and/or PgR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who had not previously been treated with any hormonal therapy. A total of 462 patients were randomized 1:1 to receive administration of fulvestrant 500 mg as an intramuscular injection on Days 1, 15, 29, and every 28 (+/-3) days thereafter or daily administration of 1 mg of anastrozole orally. This study compared the efficacy and safety of fulvestrant 500 mg and anastrozole 1 mg. Randomization was stratified by disease setting (locally advanced or metastatic), use of prior chemotherapy for advanced disease, and presence or absence of measurable disease. The major efficacy outcome measure of the study was investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) evaluated according to RECIST v.1.1 (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors). Key secondary efficacy outcome measures included overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), and duration of response (DoR). Patients enrolled in this study had a median age of 63 years (range 36 to 90). The majority of patients (87%) had metastatic disease at baseline. Fifty-five percent (55%) of patients had visceral metastasis at baseline. A total of 17% of patients had received one prior chemotherapy regimen for advanced disease; 84% of patients had measurable disease. Sites of metastases were as follows: musculoskeletal 59%, lymph nodes 50%, respiratory 40%, liver (including gall bladder) 18%. The efficacy results of FALCON are presented in Table 13 and Figure 8. Table 13: Efficacy Results in FALCON (Investigator Assessment, ITT Population) Fulvestrant 500 mg N=230 Anastrozole 1 mg N=232 Progression-Free Survival Number of PFS Events (%) 143 (62.2%) 166 (71.6%) Median PFS (months) 16.6 13.8 PFS Hazard Ratio (95% CI) 0.797 (0.637 to 0.999) p-value 0.049 Overall Survival 1 Number of OS Events 67 (29.1%) 75 (32.3%) Median OS (months) NR NR OS Hazard Ratio (95% CI) 0.874 (0.629 to 1.216) Objective Response for Patients with Measurable Disease N=193 N=196 Objective Response Rate (%, 95% CI) 46.1% (38.9%, 53.4%) 44.9% (37.8%, 52.1%) Median DoR (months) 20 13.2 NR: Not reached 1 Interim OS analysis with 61% of total number of events required for the final OS analysis. Figure 8 Kaplan-Meier Plot of Progression-Free Survival (Investigator Assessment, ITT Population) ─ FALCON Comparison of Fulvestrant 250 mg and Anastrozole 1 mg in Combined Data (Studies 0020 and 0021) Efficacy of fulvestrant was established by comparison to the selective aromatase inhibitor anastrozole in two randomized, controlled clinical trials (one conducted in North America, Study 0021, NCT00635713; the other predominantly in Europe, Study 0020) in postmenopausal women with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. All patients had progressed after previous therapy with an antiestrogen or progestin for breast cancer in the adjuvant or advanced disease setting. The median age of study participants was 64 years. 81.6% of patients had ER+ and/or PgR+ tumors. Patients with ER-/PgR-or unknown tumors were required to have demonstrated a prior response to endocrine therapy. Sites of metastases occurred as follows: visceral only 18.2%; viscera – liver involvement 23%; lung involvement 28.1%; bone only 19.7%; soft tissue only 5.2%; skin and soft tissue 18.7%. In both trials, eligible patients with measurable and/or evaluable disease were randomized to receive either fulvestrant 250 mg intramuscularly once a month (28 days + 3 days) or anastrozole 1 mg orally once a day. All patients were assessed monthly for the first three months and every three months thereafter. Study 0021 was a double-blind, randomized trial in 400 postmenopausal women. Study 0020 was an open-label, randomized trial conducted in 451 postmenopausal women. Patients on the fulvestrant arm of Study 0021 received two separate injections (2 x 2.5 mL), whereas fulvestrant patients received a single injection (1 x 5 mL) in Study 0020. In both trials, patients were initially randomized to a 125 mg per month dose as well, but interim analysis showed a very low response rate, and low dose groups were dropped. Results of the trials, after a minimum follow-up duration of 14.6 months, are summarized in Table 14. The effectiveness of fulvestrant 250 mg was determined by comparing Objective Response Rate (ORR) and Time to Progression (TTP) results to anastrozole 1 mg, the active control. The two studies ruled out (by one-sided 97.7% confidence limit) inferiority of fulvestrant to anastrozole of 6.3% and 1.4% in terms of ORR. There was no statistically significant difference in overall survival (OS) between the two treatment groups after a follow-up duration of 28.2 months in Study 0021 and 24.4 months in Study 0020. Table 14: Efficacy Results in Studies 0020 and 0021 (Objective Response Rate (ORR) and Time to Progression (TTP)) Study 0021 (Double-Blind) Study 0020 (Open-Label) FULVESTRANT Anastrozole FULVESTRANT Anastrozole Endpoint 250 mg N=206 1 mg N=194 250 mg N=222 1 mg N=229 Objective Tumor Response Number (%) of subjects with CR 1 + P R 2 35 (17) 33 (17) 45 (20.3) 34 (14.9) % Difference in Tumor Response Rate (FAS 3 - ANA 4 ) 2–sided 95.4% CI 5 0 (-6.3, 8.9) 5.4 (-1.4, 14.8) Time to Progression (TTP) Median TTP (days) 165 103 166 156 Hazard Ratio 6 2-sided 95.4% CI 0.9 (0.7, 1.1) 1 (0.8, 1.2) Stable Disease for ≥24 weeks (%) 26.7 19.1 24.3 30.1 Overall Survival (OS) Died n (%) Median Survival (days) 152 (73.8%) 844 149 (76.8%) 913 167 (75.2%) 803 173 (75.5%) 736 Hazard Ratio 6 (2-sided 95% CI) 0.98 (0.78, 1.24) 0.97 (0.78, 1.21) 1 CR = Complete Response 2 PR = Partial Response 3 FAS = FULVESTRANT 4 ANA = anastrozole 5 CI = Confidence Interval 6 Hazard Ratio < 1 favors FULVESTRANT Combination Therapy Patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have had disease progression on or after prior adjuvant or metastatic endocrine therapy Fulvestrant 500 mg in Combination with Palbociclib 125 mg (PALOMA-3) PALOMA-3 (NCT-1942135) was an international, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, multi-center study of fulvestrant plus palbociclib versus fulvestrant plus placebo conducted in women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, regardless of their menopausal status, whose disease progressed on or after prior endocrine therapy. A total of 521 pre/postmenopausal women were randomized 2:1 to fulvestrant plus palbociclib or fulvestrant plus placebo and stratified by documented sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy, menopausal status at study entry (pre/peri versus postmenopausal), and presence of visceral metastases. Palbociclib was given orally at a dose of 125 mg daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment. Fulvestrant 500 mg was administered as two 5 mL injections each containing fulvestrant 250 mg/5mL, one in each buttock, on Days 1, 15, 29, and every 28 (+/-3) days thereafter. Pre/perimenopausal women were enrolled in the study and received the LHRH agonist goserelin for at least 4 weeks prior to and for the duration of PALOMA-3. Patients continued to receive assigned treatment until objective disease progression, symptomatic deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, death, or withdrawal of consent, whichever occurred first. The major efficacy outcome of the study was investigator-assessed PFS evaluated according to RECIST v.1.1. Patients enrolled in this study had a median age of 57 years (range 29 to 88). The majority of patients on study were White (74%), all patients had an ECOG PS of 0 or 1, and 80% were postmenopausal. All patients had received prior systemic therapy and 75% of patients had received a previous chemotherapy regimen. Twenty-five percent of patients had received no prior therapy in the metastatic disease setting, 60% had visceral metastases, and 23% had bone only disease. The results from the investigator-assessed PFS and final OS data from PALOMA-3 are summarized in Table 15. The relevant Kaplan-Meier plots are shown in Figures 9 and 10, respectively. Consistent PFS results were observed across patient subgroups of disease site, sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy, and menopausal status. After a median follow-up time of 45 months, the final OS results were not statistically significant. Table 15: Efficacy Results in PALOMA-3 (Investigator Assessment, ITT Population) Fulvestrant plus Palbociclib Fulvestrant plus Placebo Progression-Free Survival for ITT N=347 N=174 Number of PFS Events (%) 145 (41.8%) 114 (65.5%) Median PFS (months) (95% CI) 9.5 (9.2-11.0) 4.6 (3.5-5.6) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) and p-value 0.461 (0.360-0.591) p <0.0001 Objective Response for Patients with Measurable Disease N=267 N=138 Objective response rate 1 (%, 95% CI) 24.6 (19.6-30.2) 10.9 (6.2-17.3) Overall Survival for ITT population N=347 N=174 Number of OS events (%) 201 (57.9) 109 (62.6) Median OS (months) (95% CI) 34.9 (28.8, 40.0) 28.0 (23.6, 34.6) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) and p-value 0.814 (0.644, 1.029), p=0.0857 2,3 N=number of patients; PFS=progression-free survival; CI=confidence interval;ITT=Intent-to-Treat; OS=overall survival. 1. Responses are based on confirmed responses. 2. Not statistically significant at the pre-specified 2-sided alpha level of 0.047. 3. 2-sided p-value from the log-rank test stratified by the presence of visceral metastases and sensitivity to prior endocrine therapy per randomization. Figure 9 Kaplan-Meier Plot of Progression-Free Survival (Investigator Assessment, ITT Population) ─ PALOMA-3 FAS=fulvestrant; PAL=palbociclib; PCB=placebo. Figure 10 Kaplan-Meier Plot of Overall Survival (ITT Population) ─ PALOMA-3 FAS= fulvestrant; PAL=palbociclib; PCB=placebo Fulvestrant 500 mg in Combination with Abemaciclib 150 mg (MONARCH 2) MONARCH 2 (NCT02107703) was a randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center study conducted in women with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy treated with fulvestrant plus abemaciclib versus fulvestrant plus placebo. Randomization was stratified by disease site (visceral, bone only, or other) and by sensitivity to prior endocrine therapy (primary or secondary resistance). A total of 669 patients received intramuscular injection of fulvestrant 500 mg on Days 1 and 15 of cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of cycle 2 and beyond (28-day cycles), plus abemaciclib or placebo orally twice daily. Pre/perimenopausal women were enrolled in the study and received the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist goserelin for at least 4 weeks prior to and for the duration of MONARCH 2. Patients remained on continuous treatment until development of progressive disease or unmanageable toxicity. Patient median age was 60 years (range, 32-91 years), and 37% of patients were older than 65. The majority were White (56%), and 99% of patients had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1. Twenty percent (20%) of patients had de novo metastatic disease, 27% had bone only disease, and 56% had visceral disease. Twenty-five percent (25%) of patients had primary endocrine therapy resistance. Seventeen percent (17%) of patients were pre-or perimenopausal. The efficacy results from the MONARCH 2 study are summarized in Table 16, Figure 11, and Figure 12. PFS assessment based on a blinded independent radiologic review was consistent with the investigator assessment. Consistent results were observed across patient stratification subgroups of disease site and endocrine therapy resistance for PFS and OS. Table 16: Efficacy Results in MONARCH 2 (Intent-to-Treat Population) Fulvestrant plus Abemaciclib Fulvestrant plus Placebo Progression-Free Survival (Investigator Assessment) N=446 N=223 Number of patients with an event (n, %) 222 (49.8) 157 (70.4) Median (months, 95% CI) 16.4 (14.4, 19.3) 9.3 (7.4, 12.7) Hazard ratio (95% CI) 1 0.553 (0.449, 0.681) p-value 1 p<0.0001 Overall Survival 2 Number of deaths (n, %) 211 (47.3) 127 (57.0) Median OS in months (95% CI) 46.7 (39.2, 52.2) 37.3 (34.4, 43.2) Hazard ratio (95% CI) 1 0.757 (0.606, 0.945) p-value 1 p=0.0137 Objective Response for Patients with Measurable Disease N=318 N=164 Objective response rate 3 (n, %) 153 (48.1) 35 (21.3) 95% CI 42.6, 53.6 15.1, 27.6 Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval, OS=overall survival. 1. Stratified by disease site (visceral metastases vs. bone-only metastases vs. other) and endocrine therapy resistance (primary resistance vs. secondary resistance). 2. Data from a pre-specified interim analysis (77% of the number of events needed for the planned final analysis) with the p-value compared with the allocated alpha of 0.021. 3. Complete response + partial response. Figure 11 Kaplan-Meier Curves of Progression-Free Survival: Fulvestrant Plus Abemaciclib versus fulvestrant plus Placebo (MONARCH 2) Figure 12 Kaplan-Meier Curves of Overall Survival: Fulvestrant plus Abemaciclib versus fulvestrant plus Placebo (MONARCH 2) Postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer for initial endocrine based therapy or after disease progression on endocrine therapy Fulvestrant 500 mg in Combination with Ribociclib 600 mg (MONALEESA-3) MONALEESA-3 (NCT 02422615) was a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of fulvestrant plus ribociclib versus fulvestrant plus placebo conducted in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor positive, HER2-negative, advanced breast cancer who have received no or only one line of prior endocrine treatment. A total of 726 patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive fulvestrant plus ribociclib or fulvestrant plus placebo and stratified according to the presence of liver and/or lung metastases and prior endocrine therapy for advanced or metastatic disease. Fulvestrant 500 mg was administered intramuscularly on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter, with either ribociclib 600 mg or placebo given orally once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The major efficacy outcome measure for the study was investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1. Patients enrolled in this study had a median age of 63 years (range 31 to 89). Of the patients enrolled, 47% were 65 years and older, including 14% age 75 years and older. The patients enrolled were primarily Caucasian (85%), Asian (9%), and Black (0.7%). Nearly all patients (99.7%) had an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1. First-and second-line patients were enrolled in this study (of which 19% had de novo metastatic disease). Forty-three percent (43%) of patients had received chemotherapy in the adjuvant vs. 13% in the neoadjuvant setting and 59% had received endocrine therapy in the adjuvant vs. 1% in the neoadjuvant setting prior to study entry. Twenty-one percent (21%) of patients had bone-only disease and 61% had visceral disease. Demographics and baseline disease characteristics were balanced and comparable between study arms. The efficacy results from MONALEESA-3 are summarized in Table 17, Figure 13, and Figure 14. Consistent results were observed in stratification factor subgroups of disease site and prior endocrine treatment for advanced disease. Table 17: Efficacy Results – MONALEESA-3 (Investigator Assessment, Intent-to-Treat Population) Fulvestrant plus Ribociclib Fulvestrant plus Placebo Progression-free survival* N=484 N=242 Events (n, %) 210 (43.4%) 151 (62.4%) Median (months, 95% CI) 20.5 (18.5, 23.5) 12.8 (10.9, 16.3) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) 0.593 (0.480 to 0.732) p-value 1 <0.0001 Overall Survival N=484 N=242 Events (n, %) 167 (34.5%) 108 (44.6%) Median (months, 95% CI) NR (42.5, NR) 40.0 (37.0, NR) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) 0.724 (0.568, 0.924) p-value 1 0.00455 Overall Response Rate 2* N=379 N=181 Patients with measurable disease (95% CI) 40.9 (35.9, 45.8) 28.7 (22.1, 35.3) Abbreviation: NR, not reached Figure 13 Kaplan-Meier Progression Free Survival Curves – MONALEESA-3 (Intent-To-Treat Population, Investigator assessment) Figure 14 Kaplan-Meier plot of Overall Survival – MONALEESA-3 (Intent-to-Treat Population) figure-6 figure7 figure-8.jpg Figure9.jpg Figure10.jpg Figure11.jpg Figure12.jpg Figure13.jpg Figure14.jpg

    Clinical Studies Table

    Endpoint

    Fulvestrant 500 mg

    N=362

    Fulvestrant 250 mg

    N=374

    PFS1

    Median (months)

    6.5

    5.4

    Hazard Ratio2 (95% CI3)

    0.80 (0.68 to 0.94)

    p-value

    0.006

    OS4 Updated Analysis5

    (% patients who died)

    261 (72.1%)

    293 (78.3%)

    Median OS (months)

    26.4

    22.3

    Hazard Ratio2 (95% CI3)6

    0.81 (0.69 to 0.96)

    ORR7 (95% CI3)

    13.8% (9.7%, 18.8%)

    (33/240)

    14.6% (10.5%, 19.4%)

    (38/261)

    Geriatric Use

    8.5 Geriatric Use For fulvestrant 250 mg, when tumor response was considered by age, objective responses were seen in 22% and 24% of patients under 65 years of age and in 11% and 16% of patients 65 years of age and older, who were treated with fulvestrant in Study 0021 and Study 0020, respectively.

    Pediatric Use

    8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. A multi-center, single-arm, open-label, study of fulvestrant was conducted in 30 girls with McCune-Albright Syndrome (MAS) associated with Progressive Precocious Puberty (PPP). The median age at informed consent was 6 years old (range: 1 to 8). The first 10 patients initially received fulvestrant 2 mg/kg. Based on PK data from the first 6 patients, all 10 patients receiving 2 mg/kg were escalated to a dose of 4 mg/kg and all other patients received 4 mg/kg from study entry. Baseline measurements for vaginal bleeding days, bone age, growth velocity, and Tanner staging for at least 6 months prior to study entry were provided retrospectively by the parent, guardian, or local consultant. All measurements during the study period were collected prospectively. Patients’ baseline characteristics included the following: a mean ± SD chronological age of 5.9 ± 1.8 years; a mean rate of bone age advancement (change in bone age in years divided by change in chronological age in years) of 2 ± 1.03; and a mean growth velocity z-score of 2.4 ± 3.26. Twenty-nine of 30 patients completed the 12-month study period. The following results were observed: 35% (95% CI: 16%, 57%) of the 23 patients with baseline vaginal bleeding experienced a complete cessation of vaginal bleeding on-treatment (month 0 to 12); a reduction in the rate of bone age advancement during the 12-month study period compared to baseline (mean change = -0.9 [95% CI: -1.4, -0.4]); and a reduction in mean growth velocity Z-score on-treatment compared to baseline (mean change = -1.1 [95% CI: -2.7, 0.4]). There were no clinically meaningful changes in median Tanner stage (breast or pubic), mean uterine volume, or mean ovarian volume, or predicted adult height (PAH) on-treatment compared to baseline. The effect of fulvestrant on bone mineral density in children has not been studied and is not known. Eight patients (27%) experienced adverse reactions that were considered possibly related to fulvestrant. These included injection site reactions (inflammation, pain, hematoma, pruritus, rash), abdominal pain, contusion, tachycardia, hot flash, extremity pain, and vomiting. Nine (30%) patients reported an SAE, none of which were considered related to fulvestrant. No patients discontinued study treatment due to an AE and no patients died. Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant was characterized using a population pharmacokinetic analysis with sparse samples per patient obtained from 30 female pediatric patients aged 1 to 8 years with PPP associated with MAS. Pharmacokinetic data from 294 postmenopausal women with breast cancer who received 125 or 250 mg monthly dosing regimen were also included in the analysis. In these pediatric patients receiving 4 mg/kg monthly intramuscular dose of fulvestrant, the geometric mean (SD) CL/F was 444 (165) mL/min which was 32% lower than adults. The geometric mean (SD) steady state trough concentration (C min , ss ) and AUC ss was 4.19 (0.87) ng/mL and 3680 (1020) ng*hr/mL, respectively.

    Pregnancy

    8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, fulvestrant can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )]. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of fulvestrant to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused embryo-fetal toxicity, including skeletal malformations and fetal loss, at daily doses that were 6% and 30% of the maximum recommended human dose based on mg/m 2 , respectively [see Data ] . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. 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 Administration of fulvestrant to rats prior to and up to implantation caused embryonic loss at daily doses that were 0.6% of the daily maximum recommended human dose based on mg/m 2 . When fulvestrant was administered to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis, intramuscular doses ≥ 0.1 mg/kg/day (6% of the human recommended dose based on mg/m 2 ) caused effects on embryo-fetal development consistent with its antiestrogenic activity. Fulvestrant caused an increased incidence of fetal abnormalities in rats (tarsal flexure of the hind paw at 2 mg/kg/day; equivalent to the human dose based on mg/m 2 ) and non-ossification of the odontoid and ventral tubercle of the first cervical vertebra at doses ≥ 0.1 mg/kg/day. Fulvestrant administered at 2 mg/kg/day caused fetal loss. When administered to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis, fulvestrant caused pregnancy loss at an intramuscular dose of 1 mg/kg/day (equivalent to the human dose based on mg/m 2 ). Further, at 0.25 mg/kg/day (30% the human dose based on mg/m 2 ), fulvestrant caused increases in placental weight and post-implantation loss in rabbits. Fulvestrant was associated with an increased incidence of fetal variations in rabbits (backwards displacement of the pelvic girdle, and 27 pre-sacral vertebrae at 0.25 mg/kg/day; 30% the human dose based on mg/m 2 ) when administered during the period of organogenesis.

    Use In Specific Populations

    8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, fulvestrant can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )]. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of fulvestrant to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused embryo-fetal toxicity, including skeletal malformations and fetal loss, at daily doses that were 6% and 30% of the maximum recommended human dose based on mg/m 2 , respectively [see Data ] . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. 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 Administration of fulvestrant to rats prior to and up to implantation caused embryonic loss at daily doses that were 0.6% of the daily maximum recommended human dose based on mg/m 2 . When fulvestrant was administered to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis, intramuscular doses ≥ 0.1 mg/kg/day (6% of the human recommended dose based on mg/m 2 ) caused effects on embryo-fetal development consistent with its antiestrogenic activity. Fulvestrant caused an increased incidence of fetal abnormalities in rats (tarsal flexure of the hind paw at 2 mg/kg/day; equivalent to the human dose based on mg/m 2 ) and non-ossification of the odontoid and ventral tubercle of the first cervical vertebra at doses ≥ 0.1 mg/kg/day. Fulvestrant administered at 2 mg/kg/day caused fetal loss. When administered to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis, fulvestrant caused pregnancy loss at an intramuscular dose of 1 mg/kg/day (equivalent to the human dose based on mg/m 2 ). Further, at 0.25 mg/kg/day (30% the human dose based on mg/m 2 ), fulvestrant caused increases in placental weight and post-implantation loss in rabbits. Fulvestrant was associated with an increased incidence of fetal variations in rabbits (backwards displacement of the pelvic girdle, and 27 pre-sacral vertebrae at 0.25 mg/kg/day; 30% the human dose based on mg/m 2 ) when administered during the period of organogenesis. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of fulvestrant in human milk, nor of its effects on milk production or breastfed infant. Fulvestrant can be detected in rat milk [see Data ] . Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from fulvestrant, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during treatment with fulvestrant and for one year after the final dose. Data Levels of fulvestrant were approximately 12-fold higher in milk than in plasma after exposure of lactating rats to a dose of 2 mg/kg. Drug exposure in rodent pups from fulvestrant-treated lactating dams was estimated as 10% of the administered dose. In a study in rats of fulvestrant at 10 mg/kg given twice or 15 mg/kg given once (less than the recommended human dose based on mg/m 2 ) during lactation, offspring survival was slightly reduced. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Pregnancy testing is recommended for females of reproductive potential within seven days prior to initiating fulvestrant. Contraception Females Fulvestrant can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for one year after the last dose. Infertility Based on animal studies, fulvestrant may impair fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. The effects of fulvestrant on fertility were reversible in female rats [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )]. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. A multi-center, single-arm, open-label, study of fulvestrant was conducted in 30 girls with McCune-Albright Syndrome (MAS) associated with Progressive Precocious Puberty (PPP). The median age at informed consent was 6 years old (range: 1 to 8). The first 10 patients initially received fulvestrant 2 mg/kg. Based on PK data from the first 6 patients, all 10 patients receiving 2 mg/kg were escalated to a dose of 4 mg/kg and all other patients received 4 mg/kg from study entry. Baseline measurements for vaginal bleeding days, bone age, growth velocity, and Tanner staging for at least 6 months prior to study entry were provided retrospectively by the parent, guardian, or local consultant. All measurements during the study period were collected prospectively. Patients’ baseline characteristics included the following: a mean ± SD chronological age of 5.9 ± 1.8 years; a mean rate of bone age advancement (change in bone age in years divided by change in chronological age in years) of 2 ± 1.03; and a mean growth velocity z-score of 2.4 ± 3.26. Twenty-nine of 30 patients completed the 12-month study period. The following results were observed: 35% (95% CI: 16%, 57%) of the 23 patients with baseline vaginal bleeding experienced a complete cessation of vaginal bleeding on-treatment (month 0 to 12); a reduction in the rate of bone age advancement during the 12-month study period compared to baseline (mean change = -0.9 [95% CI: -1.4, -0.4]); and a reduction in mean growth velocity Z-score on-treatment compared to baseline (mean change = -1.1 [95% CI: -2.7, 0.4]). There were no clinically meaningful changes in median Tanner stage (breast or pubic), mean uterine volume, or mean ovarian volume, or predicted adult height (PAH) on-treatment compared to baseline. The effect of fulvestrant on bone mineral density in children has not been studied and is not known. Eight patients (27%) experienced adverse reactions that were considered possibly related to fulvestrant. These included injection site reactions (inflammation, pain, hematoma, pruritus, rash), abdominal pain, contusion, tachycardia, hot flash, extremity pain, and vomiting. Nine (30%) patients reported an SAE, none of which were considered related to fulvestrant. No patients discontinued study treatment due to an AE and no patients died. Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant was characterized using a population pharmacokinetic analysis with sparse samples per patient obtained from 30 female pediatric patients aged 1 to 8 years with PPP associated with MAS. Pharmacokinetic data from 294 postmenopausal women with breast cancer who received 125 or 250 mg monthly dosing regimen were also included in the analysis. In these pediatric patients receiving 4 mg/kg monthly intramuscular dose of fulvestrant, the geometric mean (SD) CL/F was 444 (165) mL/min which was 32% lower than adults. The geometric mean (SD) steady state trough concentration (C min , ss ) and AUC ss was 4.19 (0.87) ng/mL and 3680 (1020) ng*hr/mL, respectively. 8.5 Geriatric Use For fulvestrant 250 mg, when tumor response was considered by age, objective responses were seen in 22% and 24% of patients under 65 years of age and in 11% and 16% of patients 65 years of age and older, who were treated with fulvestrant in Study 0021 and Study 0020, respectively. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment Fulvestrant is metabolized primarily in the liver. The pharmacokinetics of fulvestrant were evaluated after a single dose of 100 mg in subjects with mild and moderate hepatic impairment and normal hepatic function (n = 7 subjects/group), using a shorter-acting intramuscular injection formulation. Subjects with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A) had comparable mean AUC and clearance values to those with normal hepatic function. In subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B), the average AUC of fulvestrant increased by 70% compared to patients with normal hepatic function. AUC was positively correlated with total bilirubin concentration (p = 0.012). Fulvestrant has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C). A dose of fulvestrant 250 mg is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child- Pugh class B) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. 8.7 Renal Impairment Negligible amounts of fulvestrant are eliminated in urine; therefore, a study in patients with renal impairment was not conducted. In the advanced breast cancer trials, fulvestrant concentrations in women with estimated creatinine clearance as low as 30 mL/min were similar to women with normal creatinine.

    How Supplied

    16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fulvestrant Injection is supplied as two 5 mL clear neutral glass (Type 1) barrels, each containing 250 mg/5 mL of fulvestrant solution for intramuscular injection and fitted with a tamper evident closure. 2 single-dose pre-filled syringes in 1 carton: NDC 68462–317–32 The single-dose pre-filled syringes are presented in a tray with polystyrene plunger rod and safety needles (SafetyGlide™) for connection to the barrel. Discard each syringe after use. If a patient dose requires only one syringe, unused syringe should be stored as directed below. Storage: REFRIGERATE, 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). TO PROTECT FROM LIGHT, STORE IN THE ORIGINAL CARTON UNTIL TIME OF USE.

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