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chance to
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In the TITAN study in patients with mCSPC*:
reduction in
the risk of death1
ERLEADA® + ADT vs placebo + ADT; median OS: NR vs 52.0 months;
HR = 0.65; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.79; median follow-up time was 44.0 months.1
*All patients enrolled in the TITAN study started ADT for mCSPC ≤ 6 months prior to
randomization.2
In the SPARTAN STUDY in patients with nmCRPC:
improvement in median OS1†
†ERLEADA ® + ADT vs placebo + ADT; 73.9 months (6.2 years) vs 59.9 months (5 years); HR = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.64, 0.96: P = 0.0161; median follow-up time for final analysis: 52.0 months. 1
improvement in median MFS1‡
‡ERLEADA ® + ADT vs placebo + ADT; 40.5 months vs 16.2 months; 24.3 months improvement; HR = 0.28;95% CI: 0.23, 0.35; P < 0.0001; median follow-up time for primary analysis: 20.3 months. 1
with ERLEADA®
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Cerebrovascular and Ischemic Cardiovascular Events — In a randomized study (SPARTAN) of patients with nmCRPC, ischemic cardiovascular events occurred in 3.7% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 2% of patients treated with placebo. In a randomized study (TITAN) in patients with mCSPC, ischemic cardiovascular events occurred in 4.4% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 1.5% of patients treated with placebo. Across the SPARTAN and TITAN studies, 4 patients (0.3%) treated with ERLEADA® and 2 patients (0.2%) treated with placebo died from an ischemic cardiovascular event. Patients with history of unstable angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke, or transient ischemic attack within 6 months of randomization were excluded from the SPARTAN and TITAN studies.
In the SPARTAN study, cerebrovascular events occurred in 2.5% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 1% of patients treated with placebo. In the TITAN study, cerebrovascular events occurred in 1.9% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 2.1% of patients treated with placebo. Across the SPARTAN and TITAN studies, 3 patients (0.2%) treated with ERLEADA®, and 2 patients (0.2%) treated with placebo died from a cerebrovascular event.
Cerebrovascular and ischemic cardiovascular events, including events leading to death, occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA®. Monitor for signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disorders. Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia. Consider discontinuation of ERLEADA® for Grade 3 and 4 events.
Fractures — In a randomized study (SPARTAN) of patients with nmCRPC, fractures occurred in 12% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and in 7% of patients treated with placebo. In a randomized study (TITAN) of patients with mCSPC, fractures occurred in 9% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and in 6% of patients treated with placebo. Evaluate patients for fracture risk. Monitor and manage patients at risk for fractures according to established treatment guidelines and consider use of bone-targeted agents.
Falls — In a randomized study (SPARTAN), falls occurred in 16% of patients treated with ERLEADA® compared with 9% of patients treated with placebo. Falls were not associated with loss of consciousness or seizure. Falls occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA® with increased frequency in the elderly. Evaluate patients for fall risk.
Seizure — In two randomized studies (SPARTAN and TITAN), 5 patients (0.4%) treated with ERLEADA® and 1 patient treated with placebo (0.1%) experienced a seizure. Permanently discontinue ERLEADA® in patients who develop a seizure during treatment. It is unknown whether anti-epileptic medications will prevent seizures with ERLEADA®. Advise patients of the risk of developing a seizure while receiving ERLEADA® and of engaging in any activity where sudden loss of consciousness could cause harm to themselves or others.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity — The safety and efficacy of ERLEADA® have not been established in females. Based on findings from animals and its mechanism of action, ERLEADA® can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of ERLEADA® [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) that occurred more frequently in the ERLEADA®-treated patients (≥2% over placebo) from the randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials (TITAN and SPARTAN) were fatigue, arthralgia, rash, decreased appetite, fall, weight decreased, hypertension, hot flush, diarrhea, and fracture.
Laboratory Abnormalities — All Grades (Grade 3-4)
- Hematology — In the TITAN study: white blood cell decreased ERLEADA® 27% (0.4%), placebo 19% (0.6%). In the SPARTAN study: anemia ERLEADA® 70% (0.4%), placebo 64% (0.5%); leukopenia ERLEADA® 47% (0.3%), placebo 29% (0%); lymphopenia ERLEADA® 41% (1.8%), placebo 21% (1.6%)
- Chemistry — In the TITAN study: hypertriglyceridemia ERLEADA® 17% (2.5%), placebo 12% (2.3%). In the SPARTAN study: hypercholesterolemia ERLEADA® 76% (0.1%), placebo 46% (0%); hyperglycemia ERLEADA® 70% (2%), placebo 59% (1.0%); hypertriglyceridemia ERLEADA® 67% (1.6%), placebo 49% (0.8%); hyperkalemia ERLEADA® 32% (1.9%), placebo 22% (0.5%)
Rash — In 2 randomized studies (SPARTAN and TITAN), rash was most commonly described as macular or maculopapular. Adverse reactions of rash were 26% with ERLEADA® vs 8% with placebo. Grade 3 rashes (defined as covering >30% body surface area [BSA]) were reported with ERLEADA® treatment (6%) vs placebo (0.5%).
The onset of rash occurred at a median of 83 days. Rash resolved in 78% of patients within a median of 78 days from onset of rash. Rash was commonly managed with oral antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, and 19% of patients received systemic corticosteroids. Dose reduction or dose interruption occurred in 14% and 28% of patients, respectively. Of the patients who had dose interruption, 59% experienced recurrence of rash upon reintroduction of ERLEADA®.
Hypothyroidism — In 2 randomized studies (SPARTAN and TITAN), hypothyroidism was reported for 8% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 1.5% of patients treated with placebo based on assessments of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) every 4 months. Elevated TSH occurred in 25% of patients treated with ERLEADA® and 7% of patients treated with placebo. The median onset was at the first scheduled assessment. There were no Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions. Thyroid replacement therapy, when clinically indicated, should be initiated or dose-adjusted.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Effect of Other Drugs on ERLEADA® — Co-administration of a strong CYP2C8 or CYP3A4 inhibitor is predicted to increase the steady-state exposure of the active moieties. No initial dose adjustment is necessary; however, reduce the ERLEADA® dose based on tolerability [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
Effect of ERLEADA® on Other Drugs
CYP3A4, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and UGT Substrates — ERLEADA® is a strong inducer of CYP3A4 and CYP2C19, and a weak inducer of CYP2C9 in humans. Concomitant use of ERLEADA® with medications that are primarily metabolized by CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2C9 can result in lower exposure to these medications. Substitution for these medications is recommended when possible or evaluate for loss of activity if medication is continued. Concomitant administration of ERLEADA® with medications that are substrates of UDP-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT) can result in decreased exposure. Use caution if substrates of UGT must be co-administered with ERLEADA® and evaluate for loss of activity.
P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B1 Substrates — Apalutamide is a weak inducer of
P-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1) clinically. Concomitant use of ERLEADA®
with medications that are substrates of
Please see the full Prescribing Information for ERLEADA®.
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INDICATIONS
ERLEADA® (apalutamide) is an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with:
- Metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC)
- Non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC)
TITAN Study Design: TITAN was a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of patients with mCSPC (N = 1052). Patients had newly diagnosed mCSPC or relapsed metastatic disease after an initial diagnosis of localized disease. Patients with visceral (ie, liver or lung) metastases as the only sites of metastases were excluded. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive ERLEADA® 240 mg orally once daily + ADT or placebo orally once daily + ADT. All patients in the TITAN trial received a concomitant GnRH analog or had a prior bilateral orchiectomy. The dual primary endpoints were OS and rPFS.1,2
SPARTAN Study Design: SPARTAN was a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of patients with nmCRPC (N = 1207). Patients had a PSA doubling time ≤10 months and serum testosterone levels <50 ng/dL. All patients in the SPARTAN trial received a concomitant GnRH analog or had a bilateral orchiectomy. All patients enrolled were confirmed to be non-metastatic by blinded central imaging review. Patients with a history of seizure, predisposing factors for seizure, or receiving drugs known to decrease the seizure threshold or to induce seizure were excluded. Patients were randomized 2:1 to receive ERLEADA® 240 mg orally once daily + ADT or placebo orally once daily + ADT. The primary endpoint was MFS, defined as the time from randomization to the time of first evidence of blinded independent central review-confirmed distant metastasis, defined as new bone or soft tissue lesions or enlarged lymph nodes above the iliac bifurcation, or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first.1,3
In the SPARTAN study, conventional imaging (technetium-99m bone scans and CT scans) was used to confirm that patients were non-metastatic at screening for inclusion. Patients with pelvic lymph nodes <2 cm in short axis (N1) located below the iliac bifurcation at screening were allowed in the study. All patients in SPARTAN had a PSADT ≤10 months at study
entry.3
ADT = androgen deprivation therapy; CI = confidence interval; CT = computed tomography; GnRH = gonadotropin-releasing hormone; HR = hazard ratio; mCSPC= metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer; MFS = metastasis-free survival; NE = not estimable; nmCRPC = non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; NR = not reported; OS = overall survival; PSA = prostate-specific antigen; PSADT = PSA doubling time; rPFS = radiographic progression-free survival; SPARTAN = Selective Prostate Androgen Receptor Targeting with ARN-509; TITAN = Targeted Investigational Treatment Analysis of Novel Antiandrogen.
References: 1. ERLEADA® [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2. Chi KN, Chowdhury S, Bjartell A, et al. Apalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer: final survival analysis of the randomized, double-blind, phase III TITAN study. J Clin Oncol. 2021;39(20):2294-2303. 3. Saad F, Cella D, Basch E, et al. Effect of apalutamide on health-related quality of life in patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: an analysis of the SPARTAN randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2018;19(10):1404-1416.
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