The product can be administered at a final concentration of 0.4 mg/mL to 4 mg/mL.
- Administer as an intravenous infusion only.
- Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus.
- Do not mix GAZYVA with other drugs.
- No incompatibilities between GAZYVA and polyvinylchloride (PVC) or non-PVC polyolefin bags and administration sets have been observed [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16.1)].
Summary of Clinical Trial Experience in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The data described in Tables 4-5 below are based on a safety population of 773 previously untreated patients with CLL in the CLL11 study. Patients were treated with chlorambucil alone, GAZYVA in combination with chlorambucil, or rituximab product in combination with chlorambucil. The Stage 1 analysis compared GAZYVA in combination with chlorambucil vs. chlorambucil alone, and Stage 2 compared GAZYVA in combination with chlorambucil vs. rituximab product in combination with chlorambucil. Adverse reactions rates and laboratory abnormalities from the Stage 2 phase are presented below and are consistent with the rates in Stage 1. In addition to the adverse reactions observed in Stage 2, in Stage 1 back pain (5% vs. 2%), anemia (12% vs. 10%) and cough (10% vs. 7%) were observed at a higher incidence in the obinutuzumab treated patients. The incidence of Grade 3 to 4 back pain (< 1% vs. 0%), cough (0% vs. < 1%) and anemia (5% vs. 4%) was similar in both treatment arms. With regard to laboratory abnormalities, in Stage 1 hyperkalemia (33% vs. 18%), creatinine increased (30% vs. 20%) and alkaline phosphatase increased (18% vs. 11%) were observed at a higher incidence in patients treated with obinutuzumab with similar incidences of Grade 3 to 4 abnormalities between the two arms.
Patients received three 1000 mg doses of GAZYVA on the first cycle and a single dose of 1000 mg once every 28 days for 5 additional cycles in combination with chlorambucil (6 cycles of 28 days each in total). In the last 140 patients enrolled, the first dose of GAZYVA was split between day 1 (100 mg) and day 2 (900 mg) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. In total, 81% of patients received all 6 cycles (of 28 days each) of GAZYVA-based therapy.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) observed in patients with CLL in the GAZYVA containing arm were infusion reactions, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, pyrexia, cough, nausea, and diarrhea.
The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) observed in patients with CLL in the GAZYVA containing arm were neutropenia, infusion reactions, and thrombocytopenia.
Table 4 Summary of Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 5% of Patients with CLL and at Least 2% Greater in the GAZYVA Treated Arm (Stage 2)Body System Adverse Reactions | GAZYVA + Chlorambucil n = 336 | Rituximab product + Chlorambucil n = 321 |
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| All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % | All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % |
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| Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications |
| Infusion Related Reaction | 66 | 20 | 38 | 4 |
| Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Adverse reactions reported under "Blood and lymphatic system disorders" reflect those reported by investigator as clinically significant. |
| Neutropenia | 38 | 33 | 32 | 28 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Leukopenia | 6 | 4 | 2 | < 1 |
| General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions |
| Pyrexia | 9 | < 1 | 7 | < 1 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders |
| Diarrhea | 10 | 2 | 8 | < 1 |
| Constipation | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Infections and Infestations |
| Nasopharyngitis | 6 | < 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 5 | 1 | 2 | < 1 |
Table 5 Post-Baseline Laboratory Abnormalities by CTCAE Grade in ≥ 5% of Patients with CLL and at Least 2% Greater in the GAZYVA Treated Arm (Stage 2)| Laboratory Abnormalities | GAZYVA + Chlorambucil n = 336 | Rituximab product + Chlorambucil n = 321 |
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| All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % | All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % |
|---|
| Hematology |
| Neutropenia | 76 | 46 | 69 | 41 |
| Lymphopenia | 80 | 39 | 50 | 16 |
| Leukopenia | 84 | 35 | 62 | 16 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 48 | 13 | 40 | 8 |
| Anemia | 39 | 10 | 37 | 10 |
| Chemistry |
| Hypocalcemia | 37 | 3 | 32 | < 1 |
| Hypokalemia | 14 | 1 | 10 | < 1 |
| Hyponatremia | 26 | 7 | 18 | 2 |
| AST/SGOT increased | 27 | 2 | 21 | < 1 |
| ALT/SGPT increased | 28 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 23 | < 1 | 16 | < 1 |
Summary of Clinical Trial Experience in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
GADOLIN
The GADOLIN study evaluated safety in 392 patients with relapsed or refractory NHL, including FL (81%), small lymphocytic lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma (a disease for which GAZYVA is not indicated), who did not respond to or progressed within 6 months of treatment with rituximab product or a rituximab product-containing regimen. In the population of patients with FL, the profile of adverse reactions was consistent with the overall NHL population. Patients were treated with either GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine, followed by GAZYVA monotherapy in patients that have not progressed, or with bendamustine alone.
Patients randomized to the GAZYVA + bendamustine arm received three weekly 1000 mg doses of GAZYVA in the first cycle and a single dose of 1000 mg once every 28 days for 5 additional cycles in combination with bendamustine 90 mg/m2 on Days 1 and 2 in all 6 cycles. Patient randomized to the bendamustine alone arm received 120 mg/m2 on Days 1 and 2. This regimen continued for 6 cycles of 28 days in duration. For patients who did not progress on GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine, a single dose of 1000 mg GAZYVA monotherapy was given every two months until progression or for a maximum of two years. During combination therapy with GAZYVA and bendamustine, 79% of patients received all 6 treatment cycles of GAZYVA and 76% received all 6 treatment cycles of bendamustine compared to 67% of patients in the bendamustine alone arm.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) observed in GADOLIN in the GAZYVA containing arm were infusion reactions, neutropenia, nausea, fatigue, cough, diarrhea, constipation, pyrexia, thrombocytopenia, vomiting, upper respiratory tract infection, decreased appetite, arthralgia, sinusitis, anemia, asthenia and urinary tract infection.
The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) observed in GADOLIN in the GAZYVA containing arm were neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and infusion reactions.
Table 6 Summary of Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 5% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory NHL and at Least 2% Greater in the GAZYVA plus Bendamustine Followed by GAZYVA Monotherapy Treated Arm (GADOLIN)Body System Adverse Reactions | GAZYVA + Bendamustine followed by GAZYVA monotherapy n = 194 | Bendamustine n = 198 |
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| All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % | All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % |
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| Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications |
| Infusion Related Reaction Defined as any related adverse reaction that occurred during or within 24 hours of infusion. | 69 | 11 | 63 | 6 |
| Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders |
| Neutropenia | 35 | 33 | 28 | 26 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders |
| Constipation | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dyspepsia | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions |
| Pyrexia | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Asthenia | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Infections and Infestations |
| Upper Respiratory Tract Infection | 13 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Sinusitis | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Nasopharyngitis | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders |
| Arthralgia | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pain in Extremity | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders |
| Cough | 26 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nasal Congestion | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders |
| Pruritus | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
During the monotherapy period with GAZYVA, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) in GADOLIN were cough (15%), upper respiratory tract infections (12%), neutropenia (11%), sinusitis (10%), diarrhea (8%), infusion related reactions (8%), nausea (8%), fatigue (8%), bronchitis (7%), arthralgia (7%), pyrexia (6%), nasopharyngitis (6%), and urinary tract infection (6%). Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions during the monotherapy period included neutropenia (10%) and, at 1% each, anemia, febrile neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, sepsis, upper respiratory tract infection, and urinary tract infection.
Table 7 Post-Baseline Laboratory Abnormalities by CTCAE Grade in ≥ 5% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory NHL and at Least 2% Greater in the GAZYVA plus Bendamustine Followed by GAZYVA Monotherapy Treated ArmTwo percent different in either the All Grades or Grade 3 to 4 Lab Abnormalities.
(GADOLIN)| Laboratory Abnormalities | GAZYVA + Bendamustine followed by GAZYVA monotherapy n = 194 | Bendamustine n = 198 |
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| All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % | All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % |
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| Hematology |
| Neutropenia | 75 | 52 | 77 | 42 |
| Leukopenia | 86 | 47 | 88 | 34 |
| Lymphopenia | 99 | 93 | 99 | 85 |
| Chemistry |
| Hypocalcemia | 38 | 2 | 26 | 2 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 41 | 7 | 38 | 7 |
| ALT/SGPT increased | 35 | 1 | 31 | 4 |
| Elevated creatinine | 87 | 4 | 92 | 2 |
| Creatinine clearance decreased | 58 | 6 | 61 | 4 |
In the monotherapy phase of treatment with GAZYVA, the most frequently reported hematological laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 20%) were lymphopenia (80%), leukopenia (63%), low hemoglobin (50%), neutropenia (46%) and thrombocytopenia (35%). The most frequently reported hematological Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 1%) during the monotherapy period were lymphopenia (52%), neutropenia (27%), leukopenia (20%) and thrombocytopenia (4%).
In the monotherapy phase of treatment with GAZYVA, the most frequently reported chemistry laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 20%) were elevated creatinine (69%), decreased creatinine clearance (CrCl; 43%), hypophosphatemia (25%), AST/SGOT increased (24%) and ALT/SGPT increased (21%). The most frequently reported chemistry Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 1%) during the monotherapy period were hypophosphatemia (5%), hyponatremia (3%) and decreased CrCl (1%).
GALLIUM
A randomized, open-label multicenter trial (GALLIUM) evaluated the safety of GAZYVA as compared to rituximab product in 1385 patients with previously untreated follicular lymphoma (86%) or marginal zone lymphoma (14%). Patients received chemotherapy (bendamustine, CHOP, or CVP) combined with either GAZYVA (691 patients) or rituximab product (694 patients), followed in responding patients by GAZYVA or rituximab product monotherapy every two months until disease progression or for a maximum of two years. The study excluded patients having an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1500 / µL, platelets < 75,000 / µL, CrCl < 40 mL/min and, unless attributable to lymphoma, hepatic transaminases > 2.5 × upper limit of normal.
The median age was 60 (range: 23-88), 47% were male, 82% were white, and 97% had an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1. The chemotherapy was bendamustine in 59%, CHOP in 31% and CVP in 10% of patients. Following combination therapy, 624 patients (90%) in the GAZYVA arm and 612 patients (88%) in the rituximab product arm received monotherapy.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 50% of patients on the GAZYVA arm and 43% of patients on the rituximab product arm. Fatal adverse reactions were reported during treatment in 3% in the GAZYVA arm and 2% in the rituximab product arm, most often from infections in the GAZYVA arm. During treatment and follow-up combined, fatal adverse reactions were reported in 5% of the GAZYVA arm and 4% of the rituximab product arm, with infections and second malignancies being leading causes. In the GAZYVA arm, fatal infections occurred in 2% of patients compared to < 1% in the rituximab product arm.
During combination therapy, 93% of patients received all treatment cycles in the GAZYVA arm, and 92% received all treatment cycles in the rituximab product arm. Of the responding patients who began monotherapy with GAZYVA or rituximab product, 76% and 73%, respectively, completed the full course. Dose modification due to adverse reactions occurred in 74% of the GAZYVA arm and 63% of the rituximab product arm throughout study treatment, and discontinuation of any study drug due to adverse reactions occurred in 18% and 15%, respectively.
Throughout treatment and follow-up, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 20%) observed at least 2% more in the GAZYVA arm included infusion related reactions, neutropenia, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, constipation and diarrhea (Table 8). Neutropenia, infusion related reactions, febrile neutropenia and thrombocytopenia were the most common Grade 3 to 5 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) observed more frequently in the GAZYVA arm.
Table 8 Common Adverse Reactions (≥ 10% Incidence and ≥ 2% Greater in the GAZYVA Arm) in Patients with Previously Untreated NHL (GALLIUM)Body System Adverse Reactions Includes adverse reactions reported throughout study treatment and follow-up. , Includes grouped preferred terms. | GAZYVA + chemotherapy followed by GAZYVA monotherapy n = 691 | Rituximab product + chemotherapy followed by rituximab product monotherapy n = 694 |
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| All Grades % | Grades 3 to 5 % | All Grades % | Grades 3 to 5 % |
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| Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications |
| Infusion Related Reaction Except where noted, individual events that meet the definition of "infusion related reaction" are excluded from Table 8 above, as they are already included in the group term "Infusion Related Reaction". The most common individual terms within the group term "Infusion Related Reaction" in decreasing order of frequency are nausea, chills, pyrexia and vomiting. | 72 | 12 | 60 | 8 |
| Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders |
| Neutropenia Includes adverse reactions reported as infusion related reactions. | 53 | 49 | 47 | 41 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 14 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| Infections and Infestations |
| Upper Respiratory Tract Infection | 50 | 3 | 43 | 1 |
| Herpesvirus Infection | 18 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Pneumonia | 14 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders |
| Cough | 35 | < 1 | 28 | < 1 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders |
| Constipation | 32 | < 1 | 29 | < 1 |
| Diarrhea | 30 | 3 | 26 | 2 |
| Nervous System Disorders |
| Headache | 18 | < 1 | 15 | < 1 |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders |
| Arthralgia | 16 | 0 | 14 | < 1 |
| Psychiatric Disorders | | | | |
| Insomnia | 15 | < 1 | 12 | < 1 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders |
| Decreased Appetite | 14 | < 1 | 12 | < 1 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders |
| Alopecia | 13 | 0 | 10 | < 1 |
| Pruritus | 11 | < 1 | 9 | 0 |
Infusion related reactions are defined as any related adverse reaction that occurred during or within 24 hours of infusion.
Neutropenia includes neutropenia, agranulocytosis, febrile neutropenia, granulocytopenia and neutrophil count decreased; febrile neutropenia includes febrile neutropenia, neutropenic infection, neutropenic sepsis, and febrile bone marrow aplasia.
Thrombocytopenia includes thrombocytopenia and platelet count decreased.
Upper respiratory tract infection includes upper respiratory tract congestion, upper respiratory tract inflammation, sinusitis bacterial, upper respiratory tract infection bacterial, pharyngitis streptococcal, sinusitis fungal, upper respiratory fungal infection, acute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, laryngitis, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract infection, rhinovirus infection, viral pharyngitis, viral rhinitis, viral upper respiratory tract infection.
Herpesvirus infection includes genital herpes, genital herpes zoster, herpes dermatitis, herpes ophthalmic, herpes simplex, herpes simplex pharyngitis, herpes virus infection, herpes zoster, herpes zoster disseminated, herpes zoster infection neurological, herpes zoster oticus, nasal herpes, ophthalmic herpes simplex, ophthalmic herpes zoster, oral herpes, varicella, varicella zoster virus infection.
Pneumonia includes pneumonia bacterial, pneumonia haemophilus, pneumonia pneumococcal, pneumonia fungal, pneumocystis jirovecii infection, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, lung infection, pneumonia, pneumonia aspiration, lung infiltration.
Cough includes cough, productive cough, upper-airway cough syndrome.
Diarrhea includes diarrhea, defecation urgency, frequent bowel movement, gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis viral.
Headache includes cluster headache, headache, sinus headache, tension headache, migraine.
Insomnia includes initial insomnia, insomnia, sleep disorder.
Pruritus includes pruritus and pruritus generalized.
During the monotherapy period, the common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) observed at least 2% more with GAZYVA were upper respiratory tract infection (40%), cough (23%), musculoskeletal pain (20%), neutropenia (19%) and herpesvirus infection (13%).
Table 9 summarizes treatment-emergent laboratory abnormalities during treatment and follow-up. The Grade 3 to 4 abnormalities reported at least 2% more in the GAZYVA arm were lymphopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and hyperuricemia. Patients in the GAZYVA arm, as compared to the rituximab product arm, had higher incidences of Grade 4 neutropenia (38% vs. 30%, respectively), Grade 4 lymphopenia (33% vs. 22%), and Grade 4 leukopenia (17% vs. 12%).
Table 9 Common New or Worsening Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 10% Incidence and ≥ 2% Greater in the GAZYVA Arm) in Patients with Previously Untreated NHL (GALLIUM)| Laboratory Abnormalities Includes lab abnormalities, reported throughout treatment and follow-up, that were new or worsening, or worsening from baseline unknown. | GAZYVA+ chemotherapy followed by GAZYVA monotherapy n = 691 | Rituximab product + chemotherapy followed by rituximab product monotherapy n = 694 |
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| All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % | All Grades % | Grades 3 to 4 % |
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| Hematology |
| Lymphopenia | 97 | 83 | 95 | 67 |
| Leukopenia | 92 | 49 | 89 | 39 |
| Neutropenia | 84 | 59 | 76 | 50 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 68 | 11 | 50 | 4 |
| Chemistry |
| ALT/SGPT increased | 50 | 3 | 43 | 2 |
| AST/SGOT increased | 44 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 36 | 5 | 33 | 5 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 33 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Hypoproteinemia | 32 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Hypocalcemia | 32 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Hyperuricemia | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 |
| Hyponatremia | 26 | 4 | 20 | 3 |
| Hyperkalemia | 23 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Hypernatremia | 16 | < 1 | 13 | 0 |
In the monotherapy phase, new-onset Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia was reported in 21% of patients in the GAZYVA arm (Grade 4, 10%) and 17% of patients in the rituximab product arm (Grade 4, 9%).
Infusion Reactions:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The incidence of infusion reactions in the CLL11 study was 65% with the first infusion of GAZYVA. The incidence of Grade 3 or 4 infusion reactions was 20% with 7% of patients discontinuing therapy. The incidence of reactions with subsequent infusions was 3% with the second 1000 mg and < 1% thereafter. No Grade 3 or 4 infusion reactions were reported beyond the first 1000 mg infused.
Of the first 53 patients receiving GAZYVA in CLL11, 47 (89%) experienced an infusion reaction. After this experience, study protocol modifications were made to require pre-medication with a corticosteroid, antihistamine, and acetaminophen. The first dose was also divided into two infusions (100 mg on day 1 and 900 mg on day 2). For the 140 patients for whom these mitigation measures were implemented, 74 patients (53%) experienced a reaction with the first 1000 mg (64 patients on day 1, 3 patients on day 2, and 7 patients on both days) and < 3% thereafter [see Dosage and Administration (2)].
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Overall, 69% of patients in the GADOLIN study experienced an infusion reaction (all grades) during treatment with GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine. The incidence of Grade 3 to 4 infusion reactions in GADOLIN was 11%. In Cycle 1, the incidence of infusion reactions (all grades) was 55% in patients receiving GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine with Grade 3 to 4 infusion reactions reported in 9%. In patients receiving GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine, the incidence of infusion reactions was highest on Day 1 (38%), and gradually decreased on Days 2, 8 and 15 (25%, 7% and 4%, respectively).
During Cycle 2, the incidence of infusion reactions was 24% in patients receiving GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine and decreased with subsequent cycles.
During GAZYVA monotherapy in GADOLIN, infusion reactions (all grades) were observed in 8% of patients. No Grade 3 to 4 infusion reactions were reported during GAZYVA monotherapy.
Overall, 2% of patients in GADOLIN experienced an infusion reaction leading to discontinuation of GAZYVA.
In GALLIUM, 72% of patients in the GAZYVA treated arm experienced an infusion reaction (all grades). The incidence of Grade 3 to 4 infusion reactions for these patients was 12%. In Cycle 1, the incidence of infusion reactions (all grades) was 62% in the GAZYVA treated arm with Grade 3 to 4 infusion reactions reported in 10%. The incidence of infusion reactions (all grades) was highest on Day 1 (60%), and decreased on Days 8 and 15 (9% and 6%, respectively).
During Cycle 2, the incidence of infusion reactions (all grades) in the GAZYVA treated arm was 13% and decreased with subsequent cycles.
During GAZYVA monotherapy treatment in GALLIUM, infusion reactions (all grades) were observed in 9% of patients.
Overall, 1% of patients in GALLIUM experienced an infusion reaction leading to discontinuation of GAZYVA.
Neutropenia:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The incidence of neutropenia reported as an adverse reaction in CLL11 was 38% in the GAZYVA treated arm and 32% in the rituximab product treated arm, with the incidence of serious adverse reactions being 1% and < 1%, respectively (Table 4). Cases of late-onset neutropenia (occurring 28 days after completion of treatment or later) were 16% in the GAZYVA treated arm and 12% in the rituximab product treated arm.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The incidence of neutropenia in GADOLIN was higher in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm (38%) compared to the arm treated with bendamustine alone (32%). Cases of prolonged neutropenia (3%) and late onset neutropenia (7%) were also reported in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm. The incidence of neutropenia was higher during treatment with GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine (31%) compared to the GAZYVA monotherapy treatment phase (12%).
The incidence of neutropenia in GALLIUM was higher in the GAZYVA treated arm (53%) compared to the rituximab product treated arm (47%). Cases of prolonged neutropenia (1%) and late onset neutropenia (4%) were also reported in the GAZYVA treated arm. The incidence of neutropenia was higher during treatment with GAZYVA in combination with chemotherapy (45%) compared to the GAZYVA monotherapy treatment phase (20%).
Infection:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The incidence of infections was similar between GAZYVA and rituximab product treated arms. Thirty-eight percent of patients in the GAZYVA treated arm and 37% in the rituximab product treated arm experienced an infection, with Grade 3 to 4 rates being 11% and 13%, respectively. Fatal events were reported in 1% of patients in both arms.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The incidence of infection in GADOLIN was 66% in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm and 56% in the bendamustine arm, with Grade 3 to 4 events reported in 16% and 14%, respectively. Fatal events were reported in 3% of patients in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm and 4% in the bendamustine arm.
The incidence of infections in GALLIUM was 82% in the GAZYVA treated arm and 73% in the rituximab product treated arm, with Grade 3 to 4 events reported in 21% and 17%, respectively. In the GAZYVA arm, fatal infections occurred in 2% of patients compared to <1% in the rituximab product arm.
The incidence of Grade 3 to 4 infections in the GAZYVA and rituximab product treated arms was lower in patients receiving GCSF prophylaxis (14%; 16%) compared with patients not receiving GCSF prophylaxis (24%; 18%). The incidence of fatal infections in patients receiving GCSF prophylaxis in the GAZYVA and rituximab product treated arms was 2% and 0%, respectively, and was 2% and < 1% in patients not receiving GCSF prophylaxis.
Thrombocytopenia:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The overall incidence of thrombocytopenia reported as an adverse reaction was higher in the GAZYVA treated arm (14%) compared to the rituximab product treated arm (7%), with the incidence of Grade 3 to 4 events being 10% and 3%, respectively (Table 4). The difference in incidences between the treatment arms is driven by events occurring during the first cycle. The incidence of thrombocytopenia (all grades) in the first cycle was 11% in the GAZYVA and 3% in the rituximab product treated arms, with Grade 3 to 4 rates being 8% and 2%, respectively. Four percent of patients in the GAZYVA treated arm experienced acute thrombocytopenia (occurring within 24 hours after the GAZYVA infusion).
The overall incidence of hemorrhagic events and the number of fatal hemorrhagic events were similar between the treatment arms, with 3 in the rituximab product and 4 in the GAZYVA treated arms. However, all fatal hemorrhagic events in patients treated with GAZYVA occurred in Cycle 1.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The incidence of thrombocytopenia in GADOLIN was lower in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm (15%) compared to the arm treated with bendamustine alone (24%). The incidence of hemorrhagic events in GAZYVA plus bendamustine treated patients compared to bendamustine alone was 11% and 10%, respectively. Grade 3 to 4 hemorrhagic events were similar in both treatment arms (5% in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm and 3% in the bendamustine arm).
In GALLIUM, thrombocytopenia was reported as an adverse reaction in 14% of the GAZYVA treated arm and 8% of the rituximab product treated arm, with the incidence of Grade 3 to 4 events being 7% and 3% respectively. The difference in incidences between the treatment arms is driven by events occurring during the first cycle. The incidence of thrombocytopenia (all grades) in the first cycle were 9% in the GAZYVA and 3% in the rituximab product treated arms, with Grade 3 to 4 rates being 5% and 1%, respectively. In GALLIUM, both treatment arms had a 12% overall incidence of hemorrhagic events and a < 1% incidence of fatal hemorrhagic events.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome: The incidence of Grade 3 or 4 tumor lysis syndrome in GAZYVA treated patients was 2% in CLL11, 0.5% in GADOLIN and 0.9% in GALLIUM.
Musculoskeletal Disorders:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Adverse reactions related to musculoskeletal disorders (all events from the body system), including pain, have been reported in the GAZYVA treated arm with higher incidence than in the rituximab product treated arm (18% vs. 15%).
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
In GADOLIN, adverse reactions related to musculoskeletal disorders (all events from the body system), including pain, have been reported in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine treated arm with higher incidence than in the bendamustine alone arm (41% vs. 29%).
In GALLIUM, musculoskeletal disorders were reported in 54% of patients in the GAZYVA treated arm and 49% of patients in the rituximab product treated arm.
Liver Enzyme Elevations: Hepatic enzyme elevations have occurred in CLL patients who received GAZYVA in clinical trials and had normal baseline hepatic enzyme levels (AST, ALT and ALP). The events occurred most frequently within 24–48 hours of the first infusion. In some patients, elevations in liver enzymes were observed concurrently with infusion reactions or tumor lysis syndrome. In the CLL11 study, there was no clinically meaningful difference in overall hepatotoxicity adverse reactions between all arms (4% of patients in the GAZYVA treated arm). Medications commonly used to prevent infusion reactions (e.g., acetaminophen) may also be implicated in these events. Monitor liver function tests during treatment, especially during the first cycle. Consider treatment interruption or discontinuation for hepatotoxicity.
Gastrointestinal Perforation: Cases of gastrointestinal perforation have been reported in patients receiving GAZYVA, mainly in NHL.
Worsening of Pre-existing Cardiac Conditions: Fatal cardiac events have been reported in patients treated with GAZYVA.
Risk Summary
GAZYVA is likely to cause fetal B-cell depletion based on findings from animal studies and the drug's mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. There are no data with GAZYVA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Monoclonal antibodies are transferred across the placenta. In animal reproduction studies, weekly intravenous administration of obinutuzumab to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys from day 20 of pregnancy until parturition which includes the period of organogenesis at doses with exposures up to 2.4 times the exposure at the clinical dose of 1000 mg monthly produced opportunistic infections and immune complex mediated hypersensitivity reactions. No embryo-toxic or teratogenic effects were observed in the monkeys (see Data). Consider the potential risk to the fetus when prescribing GAZYVA to a pregnant woman.
The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown; however, the estimated background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.
Clinical Considerations
Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions
GAZYVA is likely to cause fetal B-cell depletion (see Data). Avoid administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to GAZYVA in utero until B-cell recovery occurs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].
Data
Animal Data
In a pre- and post-natal development study, pregnant cynomolgus monkeys received weekly intravenous doses of 25 or 50 mg/kg obinutuzumab from day 20 of pregnancy until parturition, which includes the period of organogenesis. The high dose results in an exposure (AUC) that is 2.4 times the exposure in patients with CLL at the recommended label dose. There were no embryo-toxic or teratogenic effects in animals. Secondary opportunistic infections, immune complex mediated hypersensitivity reactions, or a combination of both were observed in exposed dams. When first measured on day 28 postpartum, obinutuzumab was detected in offspring at levels in the range of maternal serum levels on the same day, and B-cells were completely depleted. The B-cell counts returned to normal levels, and immunologic function was restored within 6 months after birth.
Obinutuzumab was measured in the milk of lactating cynomolgus monkeys on day 28 postpartum after weekly intravenous administration from day 20 of pregnancy until parturition. Concentrations in milk were approximately 0.04% and 0.13% of concentrations in maternal serum in the 25 and 50 mg/kg groups, respectively.
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of GAZYVA in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. However, low levels of obinutuzumab were present in the milk of lactating cynomolgus monkeys [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. Human IgG is known to be present in human milk. Published data suggest that antibodies in breast milk do not enter the neonatal and child circulations in substantial amounts. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for GAZYVA and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from GAZYVA or from the underlying maternal condition.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Of 336 patients with previously untreated CLL who received GAZYVA in combination with chlorambucil, 81% were 65 years and older, while 46% were 75 and older. Of the patients 75 years and older, 46% experienced serious adverse reactions and 7% experienced adverse reactions leading to death. Of the patients younger than 75, 33% experienced a serious adverse reaction and 2% an adverse reaction leading to death. No significant differences in efficacy were observed between younger and older patients [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Of 194 patients in GADOLIN with relapsed or refractory NHL treated with GAZYVA plus bendamustine, 44% were 65 and over, while 14% were 75 and over. In patients 65 and over, 52% of patients experienced serious adverse reactions and 26% experienced adverse reactions leading to treatment withdrawal while in patients under 65, 28% and 12% experienced serious adverse reactions and adverse reactions leading to treatment withdrawal, respectively. No clinically meaningful differences in efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients in GADOLIN.
Of the 691 patients in GALLIUM treated with GAZYVA plus chemotherapy as first-line therapy, 33% were 65 and over, while 7% were 75 and over. Of patients 65 and over, 63% experienced serious adverse reactions and 26% experienced adverse reactions leading to treatment withdrawal, while in patients under 65, 43% experienced serious adverse reactions and 13% had an adverse reaction leading to treatment withdrawal. No clinically meaningful differences in efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients in GALLIUM.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
The potential effects of GAZYVA on the QTc interval have not been studied.
Elimination
The elimination of obinutuzumab is comprised of a linear clearance pathway and a time-dependent non-linear clearance pathway. As GAZYVA treatment progresses, the impact of the time-dependent pathway diminishes in a manner suggesting target-mediated drug disposition (TMDD) and saturation of the TMDD at the end of the treatment cycle at the proposed clinical dose regimen. The pharmacokinetic properties of obinutuzumab in patients with CLL and NHL are provided in Table 11.
Table 11 Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Obinutuzumab | CLL | NHL |
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| Parameters are presented as geometric mean (% Coefficient of Variation). |
| Distribution |
| Volume of Distribution At steady state. , L | 4.1 (20) | 4.3 (21)
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| Elimination |
| Terminal Half-life, days | 25.5 (48) | 35.3 (35)
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| Clearance, L/day | 0.11 (53) | 0.08 (41)
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Specific Populations
Age (median [range]: 63 [22, 89] years) and baseline creatinine clearance (CrCL) (median [range] 84 [22, >120] mL/min) did not affect the pharmacokinetics of GAZYVA. In patients with CrCL ≤ 30 mL/min, the pharmacokinetics of GAZYVA was unaffected. GAZYVA has not been studied in patients with hepatic impairment.
The volume of distribution and steady-state clearance increased with body weight; however, the expected change in exposure does not warrant a dose modification.
GADOLIN
GADOLIN (NCT01059630) is an open-label, multicenter, randomized study including 321 patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) who had no response to or have progressed during or within 6 months of rituximab product or a rituximab product -containing regimen. These patients were randomized to receive either bendamustine alone (n = 166) or GAZYVA in combination with bendamustine (n = 155) for 6 cycles, each of 28 days duration. Patients in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm who did not have disease progression [patients with a complete response (CR), partial response (PR) or stable disease (SD)] at the end of the 6 cycles continued receiving GAZYVA monotherapy for 2 years. Patients were stratified according to the type of refractoriness to rituximab product (refractory to rituximab product monotherapy versus rituximab product in combination with chemotherapy) and the number of prior therapies (≤ 2 versus > 2).
GAZYVA was given by intravenous infusion as a flat dose of 1000 mg on Days 1, 8 and 15 of Cycle 1, on Day 1 of Cycles 2–6, and then every 2 months until disease progression for up to 2 years. Bendamustine was given intravenously on Days 1 and 2 for all treatment cycles (1–6) at 90 mg/m2/day when given in combination with GAZYVA or 120 mg/m2/day when given alone.
In GADOLIN, patients had a median age of 63 years, 88% were Caucasian, and 56% were male. Thirty-four percent had bulky disease (> 6 cm), 15% had at least one B-symptom at baseline and 95% had an ECOG performance status of 0–1 at baseline. The median time since initial diagnosis was 3 years and the median number of prior therapies was 2 (range 1 to 10). Forty-six percent of patients received 1 prior therapy and 33% of patients received 2 prior therapies. Twenty percent of patients were refractory to prior rituximab product monotherapy, 37% of patients were refractory to prior rituximab product plus chemotherapy induction treatment, and 41% of patients were refractory to rituximab product maintenance treatment received following rituximab product plus chemotherapy induction. Seventy-nine percent of patients were refractory to both rituximab product and an alkylating agent during any prior regimen (double refractory).
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate PFS as determined by an independent review committee (IRC). Median observation time was 21.1 months. The median PFS in the bendamustine arm was 13.8 months. Median PFS was not reached in the GAZYVA plus bendamustine arm (PFS HR = 0.48, 95% CI: 0.34-0.68; stratified log-rank test p-value < 0.0001). The investigator assessed PFS result was consistent with the IRC-assessed PFS. The median investigator-assessed PFS in the bendamustine arm was 13.7 months and the median in the GAZYVA containing arm was 29.2 months (PFS HR = 0.48, 95% CI: 0.35-0.67; stratified log-rank test p-value < 0.0001). Efficacy results are summarized in Table 13. Kaplan-Meier curves for PFS are shown in Figure 3.
An analysis conducted with 24.1 months of median observation time revealed that the median overall survival was not yet reached in either arm. Kaplan-Meier curves for OS are shown in Figure 4.
Table 13 Efficacy Results from GADOLINBased on FL population.
, As defined by independent review.
| Endpoint | GADOLIN |
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GAZYVA + Bendamustine followed by GAZYVA monotherapy n = 155 | Bendamustine n = 166 |
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| Median Progression-Free Survival (months) | Not Reached | 13.8 |
| (HR = 0.48 [0.34; 0.68], p-value < 0.0001 by stratified log-rank test) |
| Best Overall Response Best response of CR/PR within 12 months of study start. | 78.7% | 74.7% |
| Complete Response | 15.5% | 18.7% |
| Partial Response | 63.2% | 56.0% |
| Median duration of response (months) | Not Reached | 11.6 |
Figure 3 Kaplan-Meier Curve of Progression-Free Survival in Patients with FL |
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Figure 4 Kaplan-Meier Curve of Overall Survival in Patients with FL |
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GALLIUM
GALLIUM (NCT01332968) is a multicenter, open-label, randomized study including 1202 patients with previously untreated, stage II bulky, III or IV FL. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either GAZVYA (n = 601) or rituximab product (n = 601) in combination with chemotherapy (CHOP, CVP, or bendamustine) for 6–8 cycles. Patients were stratified by chemotherapy (selected by each site; all patients at that site received the chosen chemotherapy regimen), FLIPI (Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index) risk group and geographic region. Patients with at least PR to combination therapy received monotherapy with GAZYVA (1000 mg) or rituximab product every two months until disease progression or for a maximum of two years. The study excluded patients with follicular lymphoma grade 3b or transformed disease; patients having an ANC < 1500 / µL, platelets < 75,000 / µL, or CrCl < 40 mL/min; and patients with hepatic transaminases > 2.5 × upper limit of normal unless attributable to lymphoma.
GAZYVA was given by intravenous infusion as a flat dose of 1000 mg on Days 1, 8 and 15 of cycle 1 and Day 1 of subsequent treatment cycles.
GAZYVA and bendamustine were given in six 28-day cycles. Bendamustine was administered at 90 mg/m2/day on Days 1 and 2 of each cycle, with prednisone 100 mg orally or equivalent on Day 1 of Cycle 1.
GAZYVA and CHOP were given in six 21-day cycles. Subsequently, two additional cycles of GAZYVA were given for a total of 8 GAZYVA cycles. CHOP consisted of cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 intravenously, doxorubicin 50 mg/m2, and vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose, 2 mg) on Day 1 and prednisone 100 mg orally on Days 1-5.
GAZYVA and CVP were given in eight 21-day cycles. CVP consisted of cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 intravenously and vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose, 2 mg) on Day 1 and prednisone 100 mg orally on Days 1-5.
Patients had a median age of 59 years, 81% were Caucasian, and 53% were female; 7% had Stage II, 35% had Stage III, and 56% had Stage IV disease, with 44% having bulky disease (≥ 7 cm) overall; 79% had a FLIPI score of > 2; and 97% had an ECOG performance status of 0–1. The chemotherapy was bendamustine in 57%, CHOP in 33%, and CVP in 10% of patients.
Efficacy was based on PFS per IRC, with a median observation time of 38 months. Upon interim analysis, the risk of progression or death was significantly reduced in the GAZYVA containing arm compared to the rituximab product containing arm (Table 14). Kaplan-Meier curves for PFS are shown in Figure 5. Overall response and complete remission rates were similar.
Table 14 Efficacy in Previously Untreated Follicular Lymphoma (GALLIUM) | Endpoint per IRC | |
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GAZYVA + chemotherapy followed by GAZYVA monotherapy n = 601 | Rituximab product + chemotherapy followed by rituximab product monotherapy n = 601 |
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| Progression-Free Survival Investigator-assessed PFS was consistent with data from independent review. Number of events (%) | 108 (18%) | 141 (23%) |
| HR = 0.72 [95% CI: 0.56, 0.93], p-value = 0.0118 Stratified log-rank test |
| Overall Response Rate | 91% | 88% |
| Complete Remission Rate | 28% | 27% |
Figure 5 Kaplan-Meier Curves of Progression Free Survival in Patients with Previously Untreated FL |
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GAZYVA® (obinutuzumab)
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