INDICATION AND LIMITATIONS OF USE

Vectibix® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with wild-type RAS (defined as wild-type in both KRAS and NRAS as determined by an FDA-approved test) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): Read More

Vectibix® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with wild-type RAS (defined as wild-type in both KRAS and NRAS as determined by an FDA-approved test) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): Read More

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Vectibix® (panitumumab): Resources, readiness, and dermatologic toxicity risks

DERMATOLOGIC TOXICITY IS A COMMON ADVERSE EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH VECTIBIX®

Vectibix® (panitumumab) dermatologic toxicity
Vectibix® (panitumumab) dermatologic toxicity

CONSIDERATIONS FOR ANTI-EGFR-ASSOCIATED DERMATOLOGIC TOXICITY

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According to the Gorji et al. meta-analysis of 10 studies, oral antibiotics were the most efficacious prophylactic option for acneiform eruptions in EGFR inhibitors.2,*

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12 DAYS FROM FIRST VECTIBIX® DOSE TO ONSET OF DERMATOLOGIC TOXICITY1

Median time to onset of dermatologic, nail, or ocular toxicity was reported in a study of 229 patients treated with Vectibix® monotherapy.

BOXED WARNING: DERMATOLOGIC TOXICITY

Dermatologic Toxicity: Dermatologic toxicities occurred in 90% of patients and were severe (NCI-CTC grade 3 and higher) in 15% of patients receiving Vectibix® monotherapy.

*Based on a meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials (893 patients) from 2007 through 2016 evaluating the use of oral antibiotics for prevention and treatment of EGFR inhibitor-associated acneiform rash.

EGFR = epidermal growth factor receptor.

MULTINATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SUPPORTIVE CANCER CARE GUIDELINES (MASCC)

RECOMMEND BEGINNING PROPHYLACTIC MEASURES WHEN INITIATING ANTI-EGFR TREATMENT3

MASCC practic guidelines prior to initiating Anti-EGFR treatment
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Select information provided is an adaptation. Note that other information that may be relevant is included in the publication. Prescribers are advised to review the original source and entire article via the QR code or hyperlink provided below.

Scan to review full MASCC guidelines developed by Dr. Lacouture, who built and led the Oncodermatology Program globally at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Source: National Library of Medicine.

Prophylactic measures are recommended unless contraindicated based on patient and/or healthcare provider factors.3

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3128700/pdf/520_2011_Article_1197.pdf

*Although the table above lists “(weeks 1-6 and 8 after EGFR inhibitor initiation),” the article clarifies that this means weeks 1-6 if prescribing doxycycline and weeks 1-8 if prescribing minocycline.

EGFR = epidermal growth factor receptor.

J-STEPP: PRE-EMPTIVE MEASURES, INCLUDING ORAL ANTIBIOTICS, REDUCED GRADE ≥ 2 DERMATOLOGIC TOXICITIES IN CHEMOREFRACTORY mCRC PATIENTS ON VECTIBIX® MONOTHERAPY4

STUDY DESIGN

Randomized, open-label, multicenter trial evaluating the effect of pre-emptive vs reactive measures for Vectibix®-associated skin toxicities4

  • Study population: Japanese patients with WT KRAS * chemorefractory mCRC (N = 95), of whom 61 received Vectibix® monotherapy Q2W
  • Primary endpoint: cumulative incidence of grade ≥ 2 skin toxicities during the first 6 weeks
Skin care measures initiated prior to treatment.
Skin care measures initiated prior to treatment.

GRADE ≥ 2 SKIN TOXICITY REPORTED OVER 6 WEEKS

Skin toxicity in Reactive and Pre-emptive groups reported over 6 weeks.
Skin toxicity in Reactive and Pre-emptive groups reported over 6 weeks.

*A RAS subset analysis was not performed in this study. Retrospective subset analyses across several other randomized clinical trials reported that patients with RAS-mutant mCRC treated with Vectibix® experienced increased tumor progression, increased mortality, or lack of benefit.1

†Skin treatment regimens started 1 day prior to Vectibix® until week 8.

KRAS = Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog; MASCC = Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer Care; mCRC = metastatic colorectal cancer; Q2W = once every 2 weeks; RAS = rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog; WT = wild type.

DOSE MODIFICATIONS1

INFUSION REACTIONS

  • Reduce infusion rate by 50% in patients experiencing a mild or moderate (grade 1 or 2) infusion reaction for the duration of that infusion
  • Terminate the infusion in patients experiencing severe infusion reactions. Depending on the severity and/or persistence of the reaction, permanently discontinue Vectibix®

DERMATOLOGIC OR SOFT TISSUE TOXCITIES

  • Monitor patients who develop dermatologic or soft-tissue toxicities while receiving Vectibix® for the development of inflammatory or infectious sequelae

GRADE 3 Dermatologic Reaction*

Vectibix® (panitumumab) dose modications for grade 3 dermatologic reaction Vectibix® (panitumumab) dose modications for grade 3 dermatologic reaction

GRADE 4 Dermatologic Reaction*

Grade 4: Permanently discontinue Vectibix® (panitumumab)

*National Cancer Institute—Common Toxicity Criteria/Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTC/CTCAE).

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOXED WARNING:
DERMATOLOGIC TOXICITY

Dermatologic Toxicity: Dermatologic toxicities occurred in 90% of patients and were severe (NCI-CTC Grade 3 and higher) in 15% of patients receiving Vectibix monotherapy

  • Vectibix® can cause dermatologic toxicity, which may be severe. Clinical manifestations included, but were not limited to, acneiform dermatitis, pruritus, erythema, rash, skin exfoliation, paronychia, dry skin, and skin fissures.
  • Among 229 patients who received Vectibix® as monotherapy, dermatologic toxicity occurred in 90% including Grade 3 (15%). Among 585 patients who received Vectibix® in combination with FOLFOX, dermatologic toxicity occurred in 96% including Grade 4 (1%) and Grade 3 (32%). In 126 patients receiving Vectibix® in combination with sotorasib across clinical studies, dermatologic toxicities occurred in 94%, including Grade 3 (16%) of patients.
  • Monitor patients who develop dermatologic or soft tissue toxicities while receiving Vectibix® for the development of inflammatory or infectious sequelae. Life-threatening and fatal infectious complications including necrotizing fasciitis, abscesses, and sepsis have been observed in patients treated with Vectibix®. Life-threatening and fatal bullous mucocutaneous disease with blisters, erosions, and skin sloughing has also been observed in patients treated with Vectibix®. It could not be determined whether these mucocutaneous adverse reactions were directly related to EGFR inhibition or to idiosyncratic immune- related effects (eg, Stevens Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis). Withhold or discontinue Vectibix® for dermatologic or soft tissue toxicity associated with severe or life-threatening inflammatory or infectious complications. Dose modifications for Vectibix® concerning dermatologic toxicity are provided [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
  • Vectibix® monotherapy or in combination with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer that harbor somatic RAS mutations in exon 2 (codons 12 and 13), exon 3 (codons 59 and 61), and exon 4 (codons 117 and 146) of either KRAS or NRAS and hereafter is referred to as “RAS.”
  • Retrospective subset analyses across several randomized clinical trials were conducted to investigate the role of RAS mutations on the clinical effects of anti-EGFR-directed monoclonal antibodies (panitumumab or cetuximab). Anti-EGFR antibodies in patients with tumors containing RAS mutations resulted in exposing those patients to anti-EGFR related adverse reactions without clinical benefit from these agents. Additionally, in Study 20050203, 272 patients with RAS-mutant mCRC tumors received Vectibix® in combination with FOLFOX and 276 patients received FOLFOX alone. In an exploratory subgroup analysis, OS was shorter (HR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.01-1.45) in patients with RAS-mutant mCRC who received Vectibix® and FOLFOX versus FOLFOX alone.
  • Vectibix® can cause progressively decreasing serum magnesium levels leading to severe (Grade 3 or 4) hypomagnesemia. Among 229 patients who received Vectibix® as monotherapy, hypomagnesemia occurred in 38% including Grade 4 (1.3%) and Grade 3 (2.6%). Among 585 patients who received Vectibix® in combination with FOLFOX, hypomagnesemia occurred in 51% including Grade 4 (5%) and Grade 3 (6%). In 126 patients receiving Vectibix® in combination with sotorasib across clinical studies, decreased magnesium occurred in 69%, including Grade 4 (2.4%) and Grade 3 (14%).
  • Monitor patients for hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia prior to initiating Vectibix® treatment, periodically during Vectibix® treatment, and for up to 8 weeks after the completion of treatment. Other electrolyte disturbances, including hypokalemia, have also been observed. Replete magnesium and other electrolytes as appropriate.
  • In Study 20020408, 4% of patients experienced infusion reactions and 1% of patients experienced severe infusion reactions (NCI-CTC Grade 3-4). Infusion reactions, manifesting as fever, chills, dyspnea, bronchospasm, and hypotension, can occur following Vectibix® administration. Fatal infusion reactions occurred in postmarketing experience. Terminate the infusion for severe infusion reactions.
  • Severe diarrhea and dehydration, leading to acute renal failure and other complications, have been observed in patients treated with Vectibix. Among 229 patients who received Vectibix® as monotherapy, acute renal failure occurred in 2% including Grades 3 or 4 (2%). Among 585 patients who received Vectibix® in combination with FOLFOX, acute renal failure occurred in 2% including Grade 3 or 4 (2%). In 126 patients receiving Vectibix® in combination with sotorasib across clinical studies, acute renal failure occurred in 3.2%, including Grade 3 (0.8%). Monitor patients for diarrhea and dehydration, provide supportive care (including anti-emetic or anti‑diarrheal therapy) as needed, and withhold Vectibix® if necessary.
  • Fatal and nonfatal cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD) (1%) and pulmonary fibrosis have been observed in patients treated with Vectibix. Pulmonary fibrosis occurred in less than 1% (2/1467) of patients enrolled in clinical studies of Vectibix. Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 0.8% (1/126) of patients enrolled in clinical studies of Vectibix® in combination with sotorasib. In the event of acute onset or worsening of pulmonary symptoms interrupt Vectibix® therapy. Discontinue Vectibix® therapy if ILD is confirmed.
  • In patients with a history of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis, or evidence of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis, the benefits of therapy with Vectibix® versus the risk of pulmonary complications must be carefully considered.
  • Exposure to sunlight can exacerbate dermatologic toxicity. Advise patients to wear sunscreen and hats and limit sun exposure while receiving Vectibix®.
  • Serious cases of keratitis, ulcerative keratitis, and corneal perforation have occurred with Vectibix® use. Among 585 patients who received Vectibix® in combination with FOLFOX, keratitis occurred in 0.3%. In 126 patients receiving Vectibix® in combination with sotorasib across clinical studies, keratitis occurred in 1.6%, ulcerative keratitis occurred in 0.8%, and vernal keratoconjunctivitis in 0.8% (all were Grade 1-2). Monitor for evidence of keratitis, ulcerative keratitis, or corneal perforation. Interrupt or discontinue Vectibix® therapy for acute or worsening keratitis, ulcerative keratitis, or corneal perforation.
  • In an interim analysis of an open-label, multicenter, randomized clinical trial in the first-line setting in patients with mCRC, the addition of Vectibix® to the combination of bevacizumab and chemotherapy resulted in decreased OS and increased incidence of NCI-CTC Grade 3-5 (87% vs 72%) adverse reactions. NCI-CTC Grade 3-4 adverse reactions occurring at a higher rate in Vectibix-treated patients included rash/acneiform dermatitis (26% vs 1%), diarrhea (23% vs 12%), dehydration (16% vs 5%), primarily occurring in patients with diarrhea, hypokalemia (10% vs 4%), stomatitis/mucositis (4% vs <1%), and hypomagnesemia (4% vs 0). NCI-CTC Grade 3-5 pulmonary embolism occurred at a higher rate in Vectibix-treated patients (7% vs 3%) and included fatal events in three (< 1%) Vectibix-treated patients.
  • As a result of the toxicities experienced, patients randomized to Vectibix, bevacizumab, and chemotherapy received a lower mean relative dose intensity of each chemotherapeutic agent (oxaliplatin, irinotecan, bolus 5-FU, and/or infusional 5-FU) over the first 24 weeks on study compared with those randomized to bevacizumab and chemotherapy.
  • Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action, Vectibix® can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. When given during organogenesis, panitumumab administration resulted in embryolethality in cynomolgus monkeys at exposures approximately 1.25 to 5 times the recommended human dose. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment, and for at least 2 months after the last dose of Vectibix®.
  • In monotherapy, the most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in patients with Vectibix® were skin rash with variable presentations, paronychia, fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea.
  • The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥ 20%) with Vectibix® + FOLFOX were diarrhea, stomatitis, mucosal inflammation, asthenia, paronychia, anorexia, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, rash, acneiform dermatitis, pruritus, and dry skin. Serious adverse reactions (≥ 2% difference between treatment arms) were diarrhea and dehydration.

Please see Vectibix® full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.

INDICATION

Vectibix® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with wild-type RAS (defined as wild-type in both KRAS and NRAS as determined by an FDA-approved test) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC):

  • In combination with FOLFOX for first-line treatment
  • As monotherapy following disease progression after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-containing chemotherapy.

LIMITATIONS OF USE

Vectibix® is not indicated for the treatment of patients with RAS-mutant mCRC unless used in combination with sotorasib in KRAS G12C-mutated mCRC. Vectibix® is not indicated for the treatment of patients with mCRC for whom RAS mutation status is unknown.

For information about the use of Vectibix® in combination with sotorasib, see Vectibix® Prescribing Information.

Please see Vectibix® full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR LUMAKRAS®

  • LUMAKRAS can cause hepatotoxicity and increased ALT or AST which may lead to drug-induced liver injury and hepatitis.
  • In the pooled safety population of NSCLC patients who received single agent LUMAKRAS 960 mg hepatotoxicity occurred in 27% of patients, of which 16% were Grade ≥ 3. Among patients with hepatotoxicity who required dosage modifications, 64% required treatment with corticosteroids.
  • In this pooled safety population of NSCLC patients who received single agent LUMAKRAS 960 mg, 17% of patients who received LUMAKRAS had increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST); of which 9% were Grade ≥ 3. The median time to first onset of increased ALT/AST was 6.3 weeks (range: 0.4 to 42). Increased ALT/AST leading to dose interruption or reduction occurred in 9% of patients treated with LUMAKRAS. LUMAKRAS was permanently discontinued due to increased ALT/AST in 2.7% of patients. Drug-induced liver injury occurred in 1.6% (all grades) including 1.3% (Grade ≥ 3).
  • In this pooled safety population of NSCLC patients who received single agent LUMAKRAS 960 mg, a total of 40% patients with recent (≤ 3 months) immunotherapy prior to starting LUMAKRAS had an event of hepatotoxicity. An event of hepatotoxicity was observed in 18% of patients who started LUMAKRAS more than 3 months after last dose of immunotherapy and in 17% of those who never received immunotherapy. Regardless of time from prior immunotherapy, 94% of hepatotoxicity events improved or resolved with dosage modification of LUMAKRAS, with or without corticosteroid treatment.
  • Monitor liver function tests (ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin) prior to the start of LUMAKRAS, every 3 weeks for the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month or as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and/or bilirubin elevations. Withhold, reduce the dose or permanently discontinue LUMAKRAS based on severity of the adverse reaction. Consider administering systemic corticosteroids for the management of hepatotoxicity.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis

  • LUMAKRAS can cause ILD/pneumonitis that can be fatal.
  • In the pooled safety population of NSCLC patients who received single agent LUMAKRAS 960 mg ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2.2% of patients, of which 1.1% were Grade ≥ 3, and 1 case was fatal. The median time to first onset for ILD/pneumonitis was 8.6 weeks (range: 2.1 to 36.7 weeks). LUMAKRAS was permanently discontinued due to ILD/pneumonitis in 1.3% of LUMAKRAS-treated patients. Monitor patients for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, fever). Immediately withhold LUMAKRAS in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue LUMAKRAS if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis are identified.

Most Common Adverse Reactions

  • The most common adverse reactions ≥ 20% were diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, and cough.

Drug Interactions

  • Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of all concomitant medications, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary and herbal products.
  • Inform patients to avoid proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor antagonists while taking LUMAKRAS®.
  • If coadministration with an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, inform patients to take LUMAKRAS® 4 hours before or 10 hours after a locally acting antacid.

INDICATION

LUMAKRAS® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received at least one prior systemic therapy.


This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR). Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).

Please see accompanying LUMAKRAS® full Prescribing Information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOXED WARNING:
DERMATOLOGIC TOXICITY

Dermatologic Toxicity: Dermatologic toxicities occurred in 90% of patients and were severe (NCI-CTC Grade 3 and higher) in 15% of patients receiving Vectibix monotherapy

  • Vectibix® can cause dermatologic toxicity, which may be severe. Clinical manifestations included, but were not limited to, acneiform dermatitis, pruritus, erythema, rash, skin exfoliation, paronychia, dry skin, and skin fissures.

References 1. Vectibix® (panitumumab) prescribing information, Amgen. 2. Gorji M, Joseph J, Pavlakis N, Smith S. Asia-Pac J Clin Oncol. 2022;18:526-539. 3. Lacouture ME, Anadkat MJ, Bensadoun RJ, et al. Support Care Cancer. 2011;19:1079-1095. 4. Kobayashi Y, Komatsu Y, Yuki S, et al. Future Oncol. 2015;11:617-627.

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