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Safety results in the CELESTIAL trial1

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Adverse Reactions (ARs) occurring at a higher incidence in patients treated with CABOMETYX® (cabozantinib) (between-arm difference of ≥5% [All Grades] or ≥2% [Grade 3-4])

  Percentage (%) of Patients
 CABOMETYX
(n=467)		placebo
(n=237)
All Grades*Grade 3-4All Grades*Grade 3-4
Gastrointestinal    
Diarrhea5410192
Nausea312182
Vomiting26<1123
Stomatitis13220
Dyspepsia10030
General     
Fatigue4510304
Asthenia22782
Mucosal inflammation1422<1
Metabolism and Nutrition    
Decreased appetite48618<1
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue    
PPE461750
Rash†2129<1
Vascular    
Hypertension‡301662
Investigations    
Weight decreased17160
Nervous System    
Dysgeusia12020
Endocrine    
Hypothyroidism8<1<10
Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal    
Dysphonia19120
Dyspnea12310<1
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue    
Pain in extremity9<141
Muscle spasms8<120
*

NCI-CTCAE v4.0

†

Includes the following terms: rash, rash erythematous, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculopapular, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, rash vesicular, dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis contact, dermatitis diaper, dermatitis exfoliative, dermatitis infected.

‡

Includes the following terms: hypertension, blood pressure diastolic increased, blood pressure increased.

Laboratory Abnormalities occurring at a higher incidence in patients treated with CABOMETYX (between-arm difference of ≥5% [All Grades] or ≥2% [Grade 3-4])1

  Percentage (%) of Patients
  CABOMETYX
(n=467)		 placebo
(n=237)
All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4
Chemistry        
Increased LDH 84 9 29 2
Increased ALT 73 12 37 6
Increased AST 73 24 46 19
Hypoalbuminemia 51 1 32 1
Increased ALP 43 8 38 6
Hypophosphatemia 25 9 8 4
Hypokalemia 23 6 6 1
Hypomagnesemia 22 3 3 0
Increased amylase 16 2 9 2
Hypocalcemia 8 2 0 0
Hematology        
Decreased platelets 54 10 16 1
Neutropenia 43 7 8 1
Increased hemoglobin 8 0 1 0

The overall efficacy results in the CELESTIAL trial were achieved in the context of dose modifications1

84%
of patients
experienced		 Dose withholds with CABOMETYX
(37% with Placebo)2		 9
days		 Median duration of
each dose withhold2
62%
of patients
experienced		 Dose reductions with CABOMETYX
(13% with Placebo)3		 16%
of patients
experienced		 Discontinuations with CABOMETYX
(3% with Placebo)2

The most frequent adverse reactions or laboratory abnormalities leading to dose reduction of CABOMETYX were: palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, diarrhea, fatigue, hypertension, and increased AST.1

Median time to first occurence for select common ARs4,5

Most frequent ARs leading to permanent discontinuation2

1 Percent
Discontinuation rate due to:

> Decreased appetite
> Diarrhea
> Nausea

2 Percent
Discontinuation rate due to:

> PPE
> Fatigue

Diarrhea and PPE ARs emerged in the first 5 weeks of treatment and infrequently led to discontinuation2,5§

§Sixteen patients discontinued treatment with CABOMETYX due to PPE/diarrhea2

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ALP=alkaline phosphatase; ALT=alanine aminotransferase; aRCC=advanced renal cell carcinoma; AST=aspartate aminotransferase; HCC=hepatocellular carcinoma; LDH=lactate dehydrogenase; NCI-CTCAE=National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; PPE=palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia.

References:

  1. CABOMETYX® (cabozantinib) Prescribing Information. Exelixis, Inc, 2022.
  2. Data on file. Exelixis, Inc.
  3. Abou-Alfa GK, Meyer T, Cheng AL, et al. Cabozantinib in patients with advanced and progressing hepatocellular carcinoma. N Engl J Med. 2018;379(1):54-63.
  4. European Medicines Agency: Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). Assessment report: CABOMETYX. September 2018. Accessed 2019.
  5. Schwartz G, Darling JO, Mindo M, Damicis L. Management off adverse events associated with cabozantinib treatment in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Target Oncol. 2020. doi:10.1007/s11523-020-00736-8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Hemorrhage: Severe and fatal hemorrhages occurred with CABOMETYX. The incidence of Grade 3 to 5 hemorrhagic events was 5% in CABOMETYX patients in RCC, HCC, and DTC studies. Discontinue CABOMETYX for Grade 3 or 4 hemorrhage and prior to surgery as recommended. Do not administer CABOMETYX to patients who have a recent history of hemorrhage, including hemoptysis, hematemesis, or melena.

Perforations and Fistulas: Fistulas, including fatal cases, occurred in 1% of CABOMETYX patients. Gastrointestinal (GI) perforations, including fatal cases, occurred in 1% of CABOMETYX patients. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of fistulas and perforations, including abscess and sepsis. Discontinue CABOMETYX in patients who experience a Grade 4 fistula or a GI perforation.

Thrombotic Events: CABOMETYX increased the risk of thrombotic events. Venous thromboembolism occurred in 7% (including 4% pulmonary embolism) and arterial thromboembolism in 2% of CABOMETYX patients. Fatal thrombotic events occurred in CABOMETYX patients. Discontinue CABOMETYX in patients who develop an acute myocardial infarction or serious arterial or venous thromboembolic events that require medical intervention.

Hypertension and Hypertensive Crisis: CABOMETYX can cause hypertension, including hypertensive crisis. Hypertension was reported in 37% (16% Grade 3 and <1% Grade 4) of CABOMETYX patients. Do not initiate CABOMETYX in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Monitor blood pressure regularly during CABOMETYX treatment. Withhold CABOMETYX for hypertension that is not adequately controlled with medical management; when controlled, resume at a reduced dose. Permanently discontinue CABOMETYX for severe hypertension that cannot be controlled with anti-hypertensive therapy or for hypertensive crisis.

Diarrhea: Diarrhea occurred in 62% of CABOMETYX patients. Grade 3 diarrhea occurred in 10% of CABOMETYX patients. Monitor and manage patients using antidiarrheals as indicated. Withhold CABOMETYX until improvement to ≤ Grade 1, resume at a reduced dose.

Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE): PPE occurred in 45% of CABOMETYX patients. Grade 3 PPE occurred in 13% of CABOMETYX patients. Withhold CABOMETYX until improvement to Grade 1 and resume at a reduced dose for intolerable Grade 2 PPE or Grade 3 PPE.

Proteinuria: Proteinuria was observed in 8% of CABOMETYX patients. Monitor urine protein regularly during CABOMETYX treatment. For Grade 2 or 3 proteinuria, withhold CABOMETYX until improvement to ≤ Grade 1 proteinuria, resume CABOMETYX at a reduced dose. Discontinue CABOMETYX in patients who develop nephrotic syndrome.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ): ONJ occurred in <1% of CABOMETYX patients. ONJ can manifest as jaw pain, osteomyelitis, osteitis, bone erosion, tooth or periodontal infection, toothache, gingival ulceration or erosion, persistent jaw pain, or slow healing of the mouth or jaw after dental surgery. Perform an oral examination prior to CABOMETYX initiation and periodically during treatment. Advise patients regarding good oral hygiene practices. Withhold CABOMETYX for at least 3 weeks prior to scheduled dental surgery or invasive dental procedures, if possible. Withhold CABOMETYX for development of ONJ until complete resolution, resume at a reduced dose. 

Impaired Wound Healing: Wound complications occurred with CABOMETYX. Withhold CABOMETYX for at least 3 weeks prior to elective surgery. Do not administer CABOMETYX for at least 2 weeks after major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of CABOMETYX after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.

Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS): RPLS, a syndrome of subcortical vasogenic edema diagnosed by characteristic findings on MRI, can occur with CABOMETYX. Evaluate for RPLS in patients presenting with seizures, headache, visual disturbances, confusion, or altered mental function. Discontinue CABOMETYX in patients who develop RPLS.

Thyroid Dysfunction: Thyroid dysfunction, primarily hypothyroidism, has been observed with CABOMETYX. Based on the safety population, thyroid dysfunction occurred in 19% of patients treated with CABOMETYX, including Grade 3 in 0.4% of patients.

Patients should be assessed for signs of thyroid dysfunction prior to the initiation of CABOMETYX and monitored for signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction during CABOMETYX treatment. Thyroid function testing and management of dysfunction should be performed as clinically indicated.

Hypocalcemia: CABOMETYX can cause hypocalcemia. Based on the safety population, hypocalcemia occurred in 13% of patients treated with CABOMETYX, including Grade 3 in 2% and Grade 4 in 1% of patients. Laboratory abnormality data were not collected in CABOSUN.

In COSMIC-311, hypocalcemia occurred in 36% of patients treated with CABOMETYX, including Grade 3 in 6% and Grade 4 in 3% of patients.

Monitor blood calcium levels and replace calcium as necessary during treatment. Withhold and resume at reduced dose upon recovery or permanently discontinue CABOMETYX depending on severity.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: CABOMETYX can cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating CABOMETYX and advise them to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions are:

CABOMETYX as a single agent: diarrhea, fatigue, PPE, decreased appetite, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, weight decreased, constipation. 

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: If coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce the CABOMETYX dosage. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: If coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers cannot be avoided, increase the CABOMETYX dosage. Avoid St. John’s wort.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during CABOMETYX treatment and for 4 months after the final dose.

Hepatic Impairment: In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, reduce the CABOMETYX dosage. Avoid CABOMETYX in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information.
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Indication

CABOMETYX is indicated for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib.

CABOMETYX is indicated for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib.

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