DENILEUKIN DIFTITOX: 29 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

Denileukin diftitox-cxdl, an IL2-receptor-directed cytotoxin, is a recombinant DNA-derived fusion protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin fragments A and B (Met 1 -Thr 387 )-His and the sequence for human interleukin-2 (IL-2; Ala 1 -Thr 133 ). It is produced in an E. coli expression system and has a molecular weight of 58 kD. Neomycin is used in the fermentation process but is undetectable in the final product. LYMPHIR (denileukin diftitox-cxdl) for injection is supplied as a sterile, white, lyophilized cake in a single-dose vial for intravenous use after reconstitution and dilution. Each vial of LYMPHIR contains 300 mcg of denileukin diftitox-cxdl, citric acid monohydrate (4.2 mg), edetate disodium (0.04 mg), methionine (3 mg), polysorbate 20 (1.2 mg), and trehalose (100.4 mg). Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust the pH of the formulation buffer. Following reconstitution with 2.1 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, USP, the resulting concentration of denileukin diftitox-cxdl is 150 mcg/mL at pH approximately 7.

AND USAGE LYMPHIR is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory Stage I-III cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) after at least one prior systemic therapy. LYMPHIR is an IL2-receptor-directed cytotoxin indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory Stage I-III cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) after at least one prior systemic therapy. ( 1 )

AND ADMINISTRATION Delay start of treatment cycle if serum albumin level is below 3 g/dL. ( 2.1 ) The recommended dosage of LYMPHIR is 9 mcg/kg/day actual body weight administered as an intravenous infusion on Days 1 through 5 of a 21-day cycle. ( 2.2 ) Administer premedication as recommended. ( 2.3 ) See full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions. ( 2.5 )

2.1 Important Dosing Instructions Prior to starting each treatment cycle, assess hepatic and renal function. If serum albumin is less than 3 g/dL, delay administration of LYMPHIR until serum albumin is greater than or equal to 3 g/dL <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]</span> .

2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of LYMPHIR is 9 mcg/kg/day actual body weight administered as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes on Days 1 through 5 of a 21-day treatment cycle. Administer LYMPHIR until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

2.3 Recommended Premedications Administer premedications prior to starting a LYMPHIR infusion in Cycles 1 through 3, as outlined in Table 1, to reduce the risk of infusion-related reactions <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]</span> .

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1. Premedication to be Administered to Patients Prior to LYMPHIR Infusion Treatment Cycle Premedication Dosage Administration Cycles 1-3 (optional thereafter)

Antipyretic

Oral acetaminophen 650 mg or per local institutional guidelines At least 30 minutes prior to infusion Antihistamine Diphenhydramine 25 mg intravenously or other antihistamine per local institutional guidelines At least 30 minutes prior to infusion Antiemetic Per institutional guidelines At least 30 minutes prior to infusion Hydration 250 to 500 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection intravenously (or other amount of fluid considered to be most appropriate for the subject’s condition) At least 30 minutes prior to infusion If patients experience a Grade 2 or higher infusion reaction, premedicate at least 30 minutes prior to each subsequent infusion with a systemic steroid such as dexamethasone 4 mg (or equivalent) via slow intravenous push, for at least 3 cycles.

2.4 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Dosage modifications for adverse reactions with LYMPHIR are shown in Table 2 below.

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2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity* Dosage Modification Capillary leak syndrome (CLS) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]

Grade

2 Withhold LYMPHIR until CLS resolves to Grade 1.

Grade

3 Withhold LYMPHIR and provide supportive care until CLS resolves to Grade 1. Resume LYMPHIR at 50% dose. Consider steroid premedication for subsequent infusions. Permanently discontinue upon recurrence.

Grade

4 Permanently discontinue LYMPHIR. Visual impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]

Grade

1 or 2 Consider withholding or discontinuing LYMPHIR as appropriate. Refer for ophthalmic evaluation.

Grade

3 or 4 Withhold LYMPHIR until resolved to Grade 1 or baseline. Refer for ophthalmic evaluation. Permanently discontinue LYMPHIR if impairment does not resolve to Grade 1 or baseline. Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]

Grade

2 or 3 Interrupt infusion and manage signs and symptoms. Administer steroid premedication prior to the subsequent doses of LYMPHIR [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] Continue steroid premedication for each dose in the next 3 cycles and optional thereafter [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]

Grade

4 or Recurrent Grade 3 Permanently discontinue LYMPHIR. Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]

Grade

2: ALT/AST 3 to 5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) Maintain LYMPHIR dose Monitor at least weekly until return to < 3 x ULN Grade 3: ALT/AST > 5 to 20 x ULN Withhold LYMPHIR and monitor at least weekly until return to < 3 x ULN Resume LYMPHIR at same dose (first occurrence) or at a reduced dose (50%) for subsequent occurrence Grade 4: ALT/AST > 20 x ULN Permanently discontinue LYMPHIR Other Adverse Reactions [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]

Grade

3 Withhold LYMPHIR until resolution of toxicity to Grade 1 or baseline.

Grade

4 Permanently discontinue LYMPHIR as appropriate. * Based on NCI CTCAE version

5.0 Restarting after Dosage Delay Due to Toxicity Time Since the Last Dose Administered Action for Next Dose Less than or equal to 16 days Restart a new cycle no earlier than 16 days after last dose of LYMPHIR More than 16 days Restart a new cycle of LYMPHIR More than 42 days Permanently discontinue LYMPHIR

2.5 Preparation and Administration Reconstitute and further dilute LYMPHIR prior to administration. Administer as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes. Use aseptic technique to prepare LYMPHIR. LYMPHIR does not contain a preservative or anti-microbial agent. Care should be taken during preparation and administration of LYMPHIR to prevent inadvertent microbial contamination.

Reconstitution

Calculate the dose (mcg), total volume (mL) of solution required, and number of vials of LYMPHIR needed based on the patient’s actual body weight (kg). More than one vial may be needed for a full dose. Remove the vial(s) of LYMPHIR from the refrigerator and allow to stand for approximately 30 minutes to reach to room temperature [20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)]. Reconstitute each LYMPHIR vial with 2.1 mL of Sterile Water for Injection to obtain a final concentration of 150 mcg/mL. If more than one vial is needed to make a complete dose, use a separate syringe and needle for each vial. Gently swirl the vial. Do not shake. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The reconstituted solution should be clear and colorless. Discard if the solution is not clear, colorless, and contains particulate matter. Use the reconstituted LYMPHIR solution immediately to prepare the drug product.

Dilution

Use only plastic syringes or soft plastic intravenous bags. Do not use glass containers. Maintain concentration of LYMPHIR at 15 mcg/mL or higher during all steps in the preparation of the solution for intravenous infusion. Withdraw the calculated dose from the vial(s) with a sterile syringe and inject it into an empty intravenous bag. Dilute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to final concentration of 15 mcg/mL or higher. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if the prepared solution is cloudy or particulates are present. If not used immediately, store the diluted LYMPHIR solution at room temperature [20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)] for up to 4 hours. Protect diluted solution from light.

Administration

Administer infusion solution intravenously over 60 minutes through an intravenous line using a syringe pump or intravenous infusion bag. Do not administer through in-line filter. Do not mix LYMPHIR with other drugs or administer other drugs through the same infusion line. At the end of the infusion, discard any empty or unused portions of LYMPHIR immediately.

None. None. ( 4 )

REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Capillary Leak Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]

Visual

Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] The most common adverse reactions (≥20%), including laboratory abnormalities, are increased transaminases, albumin decreased, nausea, edema, hemoglobin decreased, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, rash, chills, constipation, pyrexia, and capillary leak syndrome. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Citius Oncology, Inc. at 1-844-459-6744 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, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to LYMPHIR as a single agent in 119 patients with CTCL across 3 clinical trials. Patients received treatment with LYMPHIR as an intravenous infusion at 9 mcg/kg daily from Day 1 through Day 5 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Among

119 patients who received LYMPHIR the median number of cycles received was 5 (range: 1 to 42), with 13% exposed for 6 months or longer. In this pooled safety population, the most common (≥ 20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were increased transaminases (70%), albumin decreased (53%), nausea (40%), edema (35%), hemoglobin decreased (34%), fatigue (30%), musculoskeletal pain (26%), rash (23%), chills (22%), constipation (22%), pyrexia (21%), and capillary leak syndrome (20%). Relapsed or Refractory Stage I-III CTCL Study 302 The safety of LYMPHIR was evaluated in Study 302, an open-label, single-arm, multicenter trial that included 69 patients with relapsed or refractory Stage I-III CTCL [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Patients received treatment with LYMPHIR 9 mcg/kg daily from Day 1 through Day 5 of each 21-day cycle. Treatment was administered until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The median number of LYMPHIR cycles was 6 (range: 1 to 42). The median age of patients was 64 years (range: 28 to 87 years), 49% were 65 years of age or older, 65% were men, 72% were White, 19% were Black or African American, 1.4% were Asian, and 14% were Hispanic or Latino. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 38% of patients who received LYMPHIR. Serious adverse reactions in > 2% of patients included capillary leak syndrome (10%), infusion-related reaction (9%), sepsis (7%), skin infection (2.9%), pyrexia (2.9%), and rash (2.9%). Permanent discontinuation of LYMPHIR due to an adverse reaction occurred in 12% of patients. Adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of LYMPHIR included capillary leak syndrome, infusion-related reaction, renal insufficiency, respiratory failure, and sepsis. Dosage interruptions of LYMPHIR due to an adverse reaction occurred in 38% of patients. Adverse reactions requiring dosage interruption of LYMPHIR included capillary leak syndrome, infusion-related reaction, weight increase, nausea, and tachycardia.

Table

3 summarizes the adverse reactions in Study 302.

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3: Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Stage I-III CTCL Who Received LYMPHIR in Study 302 Adverse Reaction LYMPHIR N=69 All Grades (%)

Grade

3 or 4 (%) Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 43 1.4 # Diarrhea 19 0 Vomiting 13 0 Constipation 12 0 General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue a 38 0 Edema b 33

1.4 Chills 27

1.4 Pyrexia 16

1.4 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Musculoskeletal pain c 27

2.9 Arthralgia 12 0 Nervous system disorders Headache d 25 0 Dizziness 13 0 Mental status changes e 13 0 Injury, poisoning and procedural complications Infusion-related reaction 25 6 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash f 23 6 Pruritis 19 6 Vascular disorders Capillary leak syndrome 17 6 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 13

1.4 Eye disorders Blurred vision 13 0 Investigations Weight increased 13 0 Infections and infestations Skin infection g 13

1.4 Renal and urinary disorders Renal insufficiency h 12

2.9 Psychiatric disorders Insomnia 10 0 # Only Grade 3 adverse reaction occurred a Includes fatigue, asthenia, and lethargy b Includes edema, edema peripheral, generalized edema, face edema, swelling face, peripheral swelling c Includes musculoskeletal pain, back pain, neck pain, pain in extremity, myalgia, bone pain d Includes headache, migraine e Includes amnesia, confusional state, delirium, memory impairment, disturbance in attention, somnolence, cognitive disorder f Includes rash, drug eruption, erythema, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, dermatitis exfoliative generalized, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis g Includes skin infection, skin bacterial infection, staphylococcal skin infection, impetigo h Includes acute kidney injury, blood creatinine increased Clinically relevant adverse reactions in &lt; 10% of patients who received LYMPHIR included sepsis and peripheral neuropathy.

Table

4 summarizes select laboratory abnormalities in Study 302.

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4: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 10%) that Worsened from Baseline in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Stage I-III CTCL who Received LYMPHIR in Study 302 Laboratory Abnormality a,b Any Grade c (%) b Grade 3 or 4 c (%)

Chemistry

Alanine aminotransferase increased 66 13 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 60

4.5 Albumin decreased 43

1.5 Creatine phosphokinase increased d 22 3 Alkaline phosphatase increased 18 0 Hematology Lymphocyte count decreased 52 20 Hemoglobin decreased 34 1.5 a Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 5.0 b The denominator used to calculate the rate was 67 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value c Percentage of patients with an increase of at least 1 CTCAE grade from baseline to the worst post-baseline value of any grade, or to the worst post-baseline value that is Grade 3 or 4 d The denominator used to calculate the rate was based on 36 patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. 6. 2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of denileukin diftitox. 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. Thyroid conditions: hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, thyrotoxicosis, and hypothyroidism.

AND PRECAUTIONS Visual Impairment: Monitor and evaluate for visual impairment throughout treatment. Withhold LYMPHIR until visual impairment resolves or permanently discontinue based on severity. ( 5.2 ) Infusion-Related Reactions: Monitor patients closely during infusions. Interrupt or discontinue for infusion-related reactions based on severity. ( 5.3 ) Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline and during treatment as clinically indicated. ( 5.4 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.5 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

5.1 Capillary Leak Syndrome LYMPHIR can cause capillary leak syndrome (CLS), including life-threatening or fatal reactions. CLS was defined in the clinical trials as the occurrence of at least 2 of the following symptoms at any time during LYMPHIR therapy: hypotension, edema, and serum albumin &lt;3 g/dL. These symptoms were not required to occur simultaneously to be characterized as capillary leak syndrome. As defined, CLS occurred in 27% of patients in the pooled population across 3 clinical trials, including 8% with Grade 3. There was one (0.8%) fatal occurrence of CLS. Of the patients with CLS, 22% had recurrence. The majority of CLS events (81%) occurred within the first 2 cycles of treatment. The median time to onset from Cycle 1, Day 1 was 6.5 days (range: 1 to 77), the median duration of CLS was 14 days (range: 2 to 40), and 75% of patients had resolution. The most common symptoms included edema, hypoalbuminemia, and hypotension. Pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and dehydration also occurred. Regularly assess patients for weight gain, new onset or worsening of edema, dyspnea, and hypotension (including orthostatic changes). Monitor serum albumin levels prior to the initiation of each cycle of therapy and more often as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity. If LYMPHIR is withheld, resume LYMPHIR following resolution of CLS and when serum albumin is greater than or equal to 3 g/dL <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 and 2.4 )]</span> .

5.2 Visual Impairment LYMPHIR can cause serious visual impairment, including changes in visual acuity and color vision. In the pooled population across 3 clinical trials, visual impairment occurred in 9%, with Grade 1 in 8% and Grade 2 in 1%. The most commonly reported symptom was blurred vision. Of the patients with visual impairment, 67% had resolution of their visual impairment. Perform baseline ophthalmic examination and monitor as clinically indicated. If patients experience symptoms of visual impairment, such as changes in visual acuity, changes in color vision, or blurred vision, refer for ophthalmologic evaluation. Withhold LYMPHIR until visual impairment resolves or permanently discontinue based on severity <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]</span> . 5. 3 Infusion-Related Reactions LYMPHIR can cause serious infusion-related reactions. Infusion-related reactions were reported in 69% of patients in the pooled population across 3 clinical trials of patients who received LYMPHIR, with Grade 3 infusion-related reactions in 3.4% <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]</span> . Eighty-three percent of infusion-related reactions occurred in Cycles 1 and 2. The most common symptoms included nausea, fatigue, chills, musculoskeletal pain, vomiting, fever, and arthralgia. Premedicate patients for the first three cycles prior to starting a LYMPHIR infusion <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]</span> . Monitor patients frequently during infusion.

For Grade

2 or higher infusion reactions, premedicate at least 30 minutes prior to each subsequent infusion with a systemic steroid for at least 3 cycles [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . Interrupt or discontinue LYMPHIR based on severity [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Institute appropriate medical management. 5. 4 Hepatotoxicity LYMPHIR can cause hepatotoxicity. In the pooled safety population, elevated ALT occurred in 70% of patients, with Grade 3 ALT occurring in 22%; elevated AST occurred in 64% of patients, with Grade 3 AST elevation occurring in 9%.

For Grade

3 events, median time to onset was 8 days (range: 1 to 15 days); median time to resolution was 15 days (range: 7 to 50 days); all cases of Grade 3 ALT or AST elevations resolved [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. Elevated total bilirubin occurred in 5% of patients, with Grade 3 occurring in 0.9%. Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline and during treatment as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue LYMPHIR based on severity [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] .

5.5 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on its mechanism of action, LYMPHIR can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of LYMPHIR. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 days following the last dose of LYMPHIR <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 )]</span> .