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CLOFARABINE
Summary of product characteristics
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Myelosuppression [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hemorrhage [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Serious Infections [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Hyperuricemia (Tumor Lysis) [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and Capillary Leak Syndrome [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Venous Occlusive Disease of the Liver [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Hepatotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Renal Toxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Enterocolitis [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Skin Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥25%): vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, febrile neutropenia, pruritus, headache, bacteremia, pyrexia, rash, tachycardia, abdominal pain, chills, fatigue, anorexia, pain in extremity, hypotension, epistaxis, and petechiae. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fosun Pharma USA Inc. at 1-866-611-3762 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 data described below reflect exposure to Clofarabine Injection in 115 pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (70 patients) or Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) (45 patients). In total, 115 pediatric patients treated in clinical trials received the recommended dose of Clofarabine Injection 52 mg/m2 daily × 5. The median number of cycles was 2. The median cumulative amount of Clofarabine Injection received by pediatric patients during all cycles was 540 mg. Most common adverse reactions (≥25%): vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, febrile neutropenia, pruritus, headache, bacteremia, pyrexia, rash, tachycardia, abdominal pain, chills, fatigue, anorexia, pain in extremity, hypotension, epistaxis, and petechiae. Table 1 lists adverse reactions by System Organ Class, including severe or life-threatening (NCI CTC Grade 3 or Grade 4), reported in ≥5% of the 115 patients in the 52 mg/m2/day dose group (pooled analysis of pediatric patients with ALL and AML). More detailed information and follow-up of certain events is given below. Table 1: Most Commonly Reported (≥5% Overall) Adverse Reactions by System Organ Class (N=115 pooled analysis) System Organ Class¹ Preferred Term¹ ALL/AM (N=115) Worst NCI Common Terminology Criteria Grade¹ 3 4 5 N % N % N % N % Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Febrile neutropenia 63 55 59 51 3 3 Neutropenia 11 10 3 3 8 7 . . Cardiac Disorders Pericardial effusion 9 8 . . 1 1 . . Tachycardia 40 35 6 5 . . . . Gastrointestinal Disorders Abdominal pain 40 35 8 7 . . . . Abdominal pain upper 9 8 1 1 . . . . Diarrhea 64 56 14 12 . . . . Gingival or mouth bleeding 20 17 8 7 1 1 . . Nausea 84 73 16 14 1 1 . . Oral mucosal petechiae 6 5 4 4 . . . . Proctalgia 9 8 2 2 . . . . Stomatitis 8 7 1 1 . . . . Vomiting 90 78 9 8 1 1 . . General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Asthenia 12 10 1 1 1 1 . . Chills 39 34 3 3 . . . . Fatigue 39 34 3 3 2 2 . . Irritability 11 10 1 1 . . . . Mucosal inflammation 18 16 2 2 . . . . Edema 14 12 2 2 . . . . Pain 17 15 7 6 1 1 . . Pyrexia 45 39 16 14 . . . . Hepatobiliary Disorder Jaundice 9 8 2 2 . . . . Infections and Infestations Bacteremia 10 9 10 9 . . . . Candidiasis 8 7 1 1 . . . . Catheter related infection 14 12 13 11 . . . . Cellulitis 9 8 7 6 . . . . Clostridium colitis 8 7 6 5 . . . . Herpes simplex 11 10 6 5 . . . . Herpes zoster 8 7 6 5 . . . . Oral candidiasis 13 11 2 2 . . . . Pneumonia 11 10 6 5 1 1 1 1 ¹ Patients with more than one preferred term within a SOC are counted only once in the SOC totals. Patients with more than one occurrence of the same preferred term are counted only once within that term and at the highest severity grade. Table 1: Most Commonly Reported (≥5% Overall) Adverse Reactions by System Organ Class (N=115 pooled analysis) (Continued) System Organ Class¹ Preferred Term¹ ALL/AML (N=115) Worst NCI Common Terminology Criteria Grade¹ 3 4 5 N % N % N % N % Infections and Infestations (continued) Sepsis, including septic shock 19 17 6 5 4 4 9 8 Staphylococcal bacteremia 7 6 5 4 1 1 . . Staphylococcal sepsis 6 5 5 4 1 1 . . Upper respiratory tract infection 6 5 1 1 . . . . Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Anorexia 34 30 6 5 8 7 . . Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Arthralgia 10 9 3 3 . . . . Back pain 12 10 3 3 . . . . Bone pain 11 10 3 3 . . . . Myalgia 16 14 . . . . . . Pain in extremity 34 30 6 5 . . . . Neoplasms Benign, Malignant and Unspecified (incl. cysts and polyps) Tumor lysis syndrome 7 6 7 6 . . . . Nervous System Disorders Headache 49 43 6 5 . . . . Lethargy 12 10 1 1 . . . . Somnolence 11 10 1 1 . . . . Psychiatric Disorders Agitation 6 5 1 1 . . . . Anxiety 24 21 2 2 . . . . Renal and Urinary Disorders Hematuria 15 13 2 2 . . . . Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders Dyspnea 15 13 6 5 2 2 . . Epistaxis 31 27 15 13 . . . . Pleural effusion 14 12 4 4 2 2 . . Respiratory distress 12 10 5 4 4 4 1 1 Tachypnea 10 9 4 4 1 1 . . Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Erythema 13 11 . . . . . . Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome 18 16 8 7 . . . . Petechiae 30 26 7 6 . . . . Pruritus 49 43 1 1 . . . . Rash 44 38 8 7 . . . . Rash pruritic 9 8 . . . . . . Vascular Disorders Flushing 22 19 . . . . . . Hypertension 15 13 6 5 . . . . Hypotension 33 29 13 11 9 8 . . ¹ Patients with more than one preferred term within a SOC are counted only once in the SOC totals. Patients with more than one occurrence of the same preferred term are counted only once within that term and at the highest severity grade. The following less common adverse reactions have been reported in 1-4% of the 115 pediatric patients with ALL or AML: Gastrointestinal Disorders: cecitis, pancreatitis Hepatobiliary Disorders: hyperbilirubinemia Immune System Disorders: hypersensitivity Infections and Infestations: bacterial infection, Enterococcal bacteremia, Escherichia bacteremia, Escherichia sepsis, fungal infection, fungal sepsis, gastroenteritis adenovirus, infection, influenza, parainfluenza virus infection, pneumonia fungal, pneumonia primary atypical, Respiratory syncytial virus infection, sinusitis, staphylococcal infection Investigations: blood creatinine increased Psychiatric Disorders: mental status change Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorder: pulmonary edema Table 2 lists the incidence of treatment-emergent laboratory abnormalities after Clofarabine Injection administration at 52 mg/m2 among pediatric patients with ALL and AML (N=115). Table 2: Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Laboratory Abnormalities after Clofarabine Injection Administration Parameter Any Grade Grade 3 or higher Anemia (N=114) 83% 75% Leukopenia (N=114) 88% 88% Lymphopenia (N=113) 82% 82% Neutropenia (N=113) 64% 64% Thrombocytopenia (N=114) 81% 80% Elevated Creatinine (N=115) 50% 8% Elevated SGOT (N=100) 74% 36% Elevated SGPT (N=113) 81% 43% Elevated Total Bilirubin (N=114) 45% 13% 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Clofarabine Injection. 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. Decisions to include these reactions in labeling are typically based on one or more of the following factors: (1) seriousness of the reaction, (2) reported frequency of the reaction, or (3) strength of causal connection to Clofarabine Injection. Gastrointestinal disorders: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage including fatalities. Metabolism and nutrition disorders: hyponatremia. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) (including fatal cases).
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None None. (4)
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Clofarabine Injection contains clofarabine, a purine nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. Clofarabine Injection (1 mg/mL) is supplied in a 20 mL, single-dose vial. The 20 mL vial contains 20 mg clofarabine formulated in 20 mL unbuffered normal saline (comprised of Water for Injection, USP, and Sodium Chloride, USP). The pH range of the solution is 4.5 to 7.5. The solution is sterile, clear and practically colorless, and is preservative-free.
Dosage And Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer the recommended pediatric dose of 52 mg/m2 as an intravenous infusion over 2 hours daily for 5 consecutive days of a 28-day cycle. Repeat cycles every 2-6 weeks. (2.1) Provide supportive care, such as intravenous infusion fluids,antihyperuricemic treatment, and alkalinization of urine throughout the 5 days of Clofarabine Injection administration to reduce the risk of tumor lysis and other adverse events. (2.1) Discontinue Clofarabine Injection if hypotension develops during the 5 days of administration. (2.1) Reduce the dose in patients with renal impairment. (2.1) Use dose modification for toxicity. (2.3) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Administer the recommended pediatric dose of 52 mg/m2 as an intravenous infusion over 2 hours daily for 5 consecutive days. Treatment cycles are repeated following recovery or return to baseline organ function, approximately every 2 to 6 weeks. The dosage is based on the patient’s body surface area (BSA), calculated using the actual height and weight before the start of each cycle. To prevent drug incompatibilities, no other medications should be administered through the same intravenous line. Provide supportive care, such as intravenous fluids, antihyperuricemic treatment, and alkalinize urine throughout the 5 days of Clofarabine Injection administration to reduce the effects of tumor lysis and other adverse events. Discontinue Clofarabine Injection if hypotension develops during the 5 days of administration. Monitor renal and hepatic function during the 5 days of Clofarabine Injection administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7, 5.8)]. Monitor patients taking medications known to affect blood pressure. Monitor cardiac function during administration of Clofarabine Injection. Reduce the dose by 50% in patients with creatinine clearance (CrCL) between 30 and 60 mL/min. There is insufficient information to make a dosage recommendation in patients with CrCL less than 30 mL/min [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7)]. 2.2 Supportive Medications and Medications to Avoid Consider prophylactic anti-emetic medications as Clofarabine Injection is moderately emetogenic. Consider the use of prophylactic steroids to mitigate Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) or capillary leak syndrome (e.g., hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, and pulmonary edema). Minimize exposure to drugs with known renal toxicity during the 5 days of Clofarabine Injection administration since the risk of renal toxicity may be increased. Consider avoiding concomitant use of medications known to induce hepatic toxicity. 2.3 Dose Modifications and Reinitiation of Therapy Hematologic Toxicity Administer subsequent cycles no sooner than 14 days from the starting day of the previous cycle and provided the patient’s ANC is ≥0.75 × 10 9 /L. If a patient experiences a Grade 4 neutropenia (ANC <0.5 × 10 9 /L) lasting ≥4 weeks, reduce dose by 25% for the next cycle. Non-hematologic Toxicity Withhold Clofarabine Injection if a patient develops a clinically significant infection, until the infection is controlled, then restart at the full dose. Withhold Clofarabine Injection for a Grade 3 non-infectious non-hematologic toxicity (excluding transient elevations in serum transaminases and/or serum bilirubin and/or nausea/vomiting controlled by antiemetic therapy). Re-institute Clofarabine Injection administration at a 25% dose reduction when resolution or return to baseline. 2.4 Reconstitution/Preparation Clofarabine Injection should be filtered through a sterile 0.2 micron syringe filter and then diluted with 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, prior to intravenous (IV) infusion to a final concentration between 0.15 mg/mL and 0.4 mg/mL. Use within 24 hours of preparation. Store diluted Clofarabine Injection at room temperature (15-30 º C). 2.5 Incompatibility Do not administer any other medications through the same intravenous line.
Indications And Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clofarabine Injection is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia after at least two prior regimens. Clofarabine Injection is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia after at least two prior regimens. (1)
Overdosage
10 OVERDOSAGE There were no known overdoses of Clofarabine Injection. The highest daily dose administered to a human to date (on a mg/m 2 basis) has been 70 mg/m 2 /day × 5 days (2 pediatric ALL patients). The toxicities included in these 2 patients included Grade 4 hyperbilirubinemia, Grade 2 and 3 vomiting, and Grade 3 maculopapular rash. In a Phase 1 study of adults with refractory and/or relapsed hematologic malignancies, the recommended pediatric dose of 52 mg/m 2 /day was not tolerated.
Adverse Reactions Table
System Organ Class¹ | Preferred Term¹ | ALL/AM (N=115) | Worst NCI Common Terminology Criteria Grade¹ | ||||||
3 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | ||
Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders | Febrile neutropenia | 63 | 55 | 59 | 51 | 3 | 3 | ||
Neutropenia | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | . | . | |
Cardiac Disorders | Pericardial effusion | 9 | 8 | . | . | 1 | 1 | . | . |
Tachycardia | 40 | 35 | 6 | 5 | . | . | . | . | |
Gastrointestinal Disorders | Abdominal pain | 40 | 35 | 8 | 7 | . | . | . | . |
Abdominal pain upper | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | . | . | . | . | |
Diarrhea | 64 | 56 | 14 | 12 | . | . | . | . | |
Gingival or mouth bleeding | 20 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | . | . | |
Nausea | 84 | 73 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | . | . | |
Oral mucosal petechiae | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | . | . | . | . | |
Proctalgia | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | . | . | . | . | |
Stomatitis | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | . | . | . | . | |
Vomiting | 90 | 78 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | . | . | |
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions | Asthenia | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | . | . |
Chills | 39 | 34 | 3 | 3 | . | . | . | . | |
Fatigue | 39 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | . | . | |
Irritability | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | . | . | . | . | |
Mucosal inflammation | 18 | 16 | 2 | 2 | . | . | . | . | |
Edema | 14 | 12 | 2 | 2 | . | . | . | . | |
Pain | 17 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | . | . | |
Pyrexia | 45 | 39 | 16 | 14 | . | . | . | . | |
Hepatobiliary Disorder | Jaundice | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | . | . | . | . |
Infections and Infestations | Bacteremia | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | . | . | . | . |
Candidiasis | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | . | . | . | . | |
Catheter related infection | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | . | . | . | . | |
Cellulitis | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | . | . | . | . | |
Clostridium colitis | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | . | . | . | . | |
Herpes simplex | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | . | . | . | . | |
Herpes zoster | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | . | . | . | . | |
Oral candidiasis | 13 | 11 | 2 | 2 | . | . | . | . | |
Pneumonia | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Clinical Pharmacology
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Clofarabine is sequentially metabolized intracellularly to the 5’-monophosphate metabolite by deoxycytidine kinase and mono- and di-phospho-kinases to the active 5’-triphosphate metabolite. Clofarabine has affinity for the activating phosphorylating enzyme, deoxycytidine kinase, equal to or greater than that of the natural substrate, deoxycytidine. Clofarabine inhibits DNA synthesis by decreasing cellular deoxynucleotide triphosphate pools through an inhibitory action on ribonucleotide reductase, and by terminating DNA chain elongation and inhibiting repair through incorporation into the DNA chain by competitive inhibition of DNA polymerases. The affinity of clofarabine triphosphate for these enzymes is similar to or greater than that of deoxyadenosine triphosphate. In preclinical models, clofarabine has demonstrated the ability to inhibit DNA repair by incorporation into the DNA chain during the repair process. Clofarabine 5’- triphosphate also disrupts the integrity of mitochondrial membrane, leading to the release of the pro-apoptotic mitochondrial proteins, cytochrome C and apoptosis-inducing factor, leading to programmed cell death. Clofarabine is cytotoxic to rapidly proliferating and quiescent cancer cell types in vitro. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics The population pharmacokinetics of Clofarabine Injection were studied in 40 pediatric patients aged 2 to 19 years (21 males/19 females) with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). At the given 52 mg/m 2 dose, similar concentrations were obtained over a wide range of body surface areas (BSAs). Clofarabine was 47% bound to plasma proteins, predominantly to albumin. Based on non-compartmental analysis, systemic clearance and volume of distribution at steady-state were 28.8 L/h/m 2 and 172 L/m 2 , respectively. The terminal half-life was 5.2 hours. No apparent difference in pharmacokinetics was observed between patients with ALL and AML or between males and females. No relationship between clofarabine or clofarabine triphosphate exposure and toxicity or response was found in this population. Based on 24-hour urine collections in the pediatric studies, 49-60% of the dose is excreted in the urine unchanged. In vitro studies using isolated human hepatocytes indicate very limited metabolism (0.2%). The pathways of non-hepatic elimination remain unknown. Clofarabine has not been studied in patients with hepatic impairment. Drug-Drug Interactions In vitro studies suggested that clofarabine undergoes limited metabolism and does not inhibit or induce major CYP enzymes. CYP inhibitors and inducers are unlikely to affect the metabolism of clofarabine. Clofarabine is unlikely to affect the metabolism of CYP substrates. However, no in vivo drug interaction studies have been conducted. An in vitro transporter study suggested that clofarabine is a substrate of human transporters OAT1, OAT3, and OCT1. A preclinical study using perfused rat kidney demonstrated that the renal excretion of clofarabine was decreased by cimetidine, an inhibitor of the hOCT2. Although the clinical implications of this finding have not been determined, signs of Clofarabine Injection toxicity should be monitored when administered with other hOAT1, hOAT3, hOCT1 and hOCT2 substrates or inhibitors.
Mechanism Of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Clofarabine is sequentially metabolized intracellularly to the 5’-monophosphate metabolite by deoxycytidine kinase and mono- and di-phospho-kinases to the active 5’-triphosphate metabolite. Clofarabine has affinity for the activating phosphorylating enzyme, deoxycytidine kinase, equal to or greater than that of the natural substrate, deoxycytidine. Clofarabine inhibits DNA synthesis by decreasing cellular deoxynucleotide triphosphate pools through an inhibitory action on ribonucleotide reductase, and by terminating DNA chain elongation and inhibiting repair through incorporation into the DNA chain by competitive inhibition of DNA polymerases. The affinity of clofarabine triphosphate for these enzymes is similar to or greater than that of deoxyadenosine triphosphate. In preclinical models, clofarabine has demonstrated the ability to inhibit DNA repair by incorporation into the DNA chain during the repair process. Clofarabine 5’- triphosphate also disrupts the integrity of mitochondrial membrane, leading to the release of the pro-apoptotic mitochondrial proteins, cytochrome C and apoptosis-inducing factor, leading to programmed cell death. Clofarabine is cytotoxic to rapidly proliferating and quiescent cancer cell types in vitro.
Pharmacokinetics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics The population pharmacokinetics of Clofarabine Injection were studied in 40 pediatric patients aged 2 to 19 years (21 males/19 females) with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). At the given 52 mg/m 2 dose, similar concentrations were obtained over a wide range of body surface areas (BSAs). Clofarabine was 47% bound to plasma proteins, predominantly to albumin. Based on non-compartmental analysis, systemic clearance and volume of distribution at steady-state were 28.8 L/h/m 2 and 172 L/m 2 , respectively. The terminal half-life was 5.2 hours. No apparent difference in pharmacokinetics was observed between patients with ALL and AML or between males and females. No relationship between clofarabine or clofarabine triphosphate exposure and toxicity or response was found in this population. Based on 24-hour urine collections in the pediatric studies, 49-60% of the dose is excreted in the urine unchanged. In vitro studies using isolated human hepatocytes indicate very limited metabolism (0.2%). The pathways of non-hepatic elimination remain unknown. Clofarabine has not been studied in patients with hepatic impairment. Drug-Drug Interactions In vitro studies suggested that clofarabine undergoes limited metabolism and does not inhibit or induce major CYP enzymes. CYP inhibitors and inducers are unlikely to affect the metabolism of clofarabine. Clofarabine is unlikely to affect the metabolism of CYP substrates. However, no in vivo drug interaction studies have been conducted. An in vitro transporter study suggested that clofarabine is a substrate of human transporters OAT1, OAT3, and OCT1. A preclinical study using perfused rat kidney demonstrated that the renal excretion of clofarabine was decreased by cimetidine, an inhibitor of the hOCT2. Although the clinical implications of this finding have not been determined, signs of Clofarabine Injection toxicity should be monitored when administered with other hOAT1, hOAT3, hOCT1 and hOCT2 substrates or inhibitors.
Effective Time
20230215
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Dosage Forms And Strengths
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 20 mg/20 mL (1 mg/mL) single-dose vial 20 mg/20 mL single-dose vial. (3)
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Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Clofarabine has not been tested for carcinogenic potential. Clofarabine showed clastogenic activity in the in vitro mammalian cell chromosome aberration assay (CHO cells) and in the in vivo rat micronucleus assay. It did not show evidence of mutagenic activity in the bacterial mutation assay (Ames test). Studies in mice, rats, and dogs have demonstrated dose-related adverse effects on male reproductive organs. Seminiferous tubule and testicular degeneration and atrophy were reported in male mice receiving intraperitoneal (IP) doses of 3 mg/kg/day (9 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 17% of clinical recommended dose on a mg/m 2 basis). The testes of rats receiving 25 mg/kg/day (150 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 3 times the recommended clinical dose on a mg/m 2 basis) in a 6-month IV study had bilateral degeneration of the seminiferous epithelium with retained spermatids and atrophy of interstitial cells. In a 6-month IV dog study, cell degeneration of the epididymis and degeneration of the seminiferous epithelium in the testes were observed in dogs receiving 0.375 mg/kg/day (7.5 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 14% of the clinical recommended dose on a mg/m 2 basis). Ovarian atrophy or degeneration and uterine mucosal apoptosis were observed in female mice at 75 mg/kg/day (225 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 4-fold of recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis), the only dose administered to female mice. The effect on human fertility is unknown.
Nonclinical Toxicology
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Clofarabine has not been tested for carcinogenic potential. Clofarabine showed clastogenic activity in the in vitro mammalian cell chromosome aberration assay (CHO cells) and in the in vivo rat micronucleus assay. It did not show evidence of mutagenic activity in the bacterial mutation assay (Ames test). Studies in mice, rats, and dogs have demonstrated dose-related adverse effects on male reproductive organs. Seminiferous tubule and testicular degeneration and atrophy were reported in male mice receiving intraperitoneal (IP) doses of 3 mg/kg/day (9 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 17% of clinical recommended dose on a mg/m 2 basis). The testes of rats receiving 25 mg/kg/day (150 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 3 times the recommended clinical dose on a mg/m 2 basis) in a 6-month IV study had bilateral degeneration of the seminiferous epithelium with retained spermatids and atrophy of interstitial cells. In a 6-month IV dog study, cell degeneration of the epididymis and degeneration of the seminiferous epithelium in the testes were observed in dogs receiving 0.375 mg/kg/day (7.5 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 14% of the clinical recommended dose on a mg/m 2 basis). Ovarian atrophy or degeneration and uterine mucosal apoptosis were observed in female mice at 75 mg/kg/day (225 mg/m 2 /day, approximately 4-fold of recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis), the only dose administered to female mice. The effect on human fertility is unknown.
Application Number
ANDA207831
Brand Name
CLOFARABINE
Generic Name
CLOFARABINE
Product Ndc
72266-108
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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NDC 72266-108-01 Clofarabine Injection 20 mg/20 mL (1 mg/mL) Must Be Diluted Prior To Intravenous Use Each 20 mL Single-Dose Vial contains 20 mg clofarabine dissolved in 20 mL of sodium chloride injection, USP 0.9% pH 4.5-7.5. Rx only 20 mL Single-Dose Vial FOSUN PHARMA Clofarabine Injection CRT jpg
Recent Major Changes
Indications and Usage (1) 7/2022
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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Hematologic Toxicity: Advise patients to return for regular blood counts and to report any symptoms associated with hematologic toxicity (such as weakness, fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, easy bruising, petechiae, purpura, fever) to their physician [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Infection: Advise patients of the signs or symptoms of infection (e.g., fever) and report to the physician immediately if any occur [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Hepatic and Renal Toxicity: Advise patients to avoid medications including over the counter and herbal medications, which may be hepatotoxic or nephrotoxic, during the 5 days of Clofarabine Injection administration. Also, advise patients of the possibility of developing liver function abnormalities and to immediately report signs or symptoms of jaundice. Advise patients of the signs or symptoms of renal failure/ acute renal failure [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7, 5.8) ]. Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)/Capillary Leak Syndrome: Advise patients of the signs or symptoms of SIRS, such as fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, dyspnea and symptoms suggestive of hypotension [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Advise male and female patients with reproductive potential to use effective contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy [ see Warnings and Precautions(5.11), Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Advise female patients to avoid breastfeeding during Clofarabine Injection treatment [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ]. Gastrointestinal Disorders: Advise patients that they may experience nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea with Clofarabine Injection. If these symptoms are significant, they should seek medical attention [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ]. Rash: Advise patients that they may experience skin rash with Clofarabine Injection. If this symptom is significant, they should seek medical attention. Distributed by: Fosun Pharma USA Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 Made in India Revised: February 2023 1313000323-02
Clinical Studies
14 CLINICAL STUDIES Seventy-eight (78) pediatric patients with ALL were exposed to Clofarabine Injection. Seventy (70) of the patients received the recommended pediatric dose of Clofarabine Injection 52 mg/m 2 daily for 5 days as an intravenous (IV) infusion. Dose Escalation Study in Pediatric Patients with Hematologic Malignancies The safety and efficacy of Clofarabine Injection were evaluated in pediatric patients with refractory or relapsed hematologic malignancies in an open-label, dose-escalation, noncomparative study. The starting dose of Clofarabine Injection was 11.25 mg/m 2 /day IV infusion daily × 5 and escalated to 70 mg/m 2 /day IV infusion daily × 5. This dosing schedule was repeated every 2 to 6 weeks depending on toxicity and response. Nine of 17 ALL patients were treated with Clofarabine Injection 52 mg/m 2 daily for 5 days. In the 17 ALL patients there were 2 complete remissions (12%) and 2 partial remissions (12%) at varying doses. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) in this study were reversible hyperbilirubinemia and elevated transaminase levels and skin rash, experienced at 70 mg/m 2 . As a result of this study, the recommended dose for subsequent study in pediatric patients was determined to be 52 mg/m 2 /day for 5 days. Single-Arm Study in Pediatric ALL Clofarabine Injection was evaluated in an open-label, single-arm study of 61 pediatric patients with relapsed/refractory ALL. Patients received a dose of 52 mg/m 2 over 2 hours for 5 consecutive days repeated every 2 to 6 weeks for up to 12 cycles. There was no dose escalation in this study. All patients had disease that had relapsed after and/or was refractory to two or more prior therapies. Most patients, 38/61 (62%), had received >2 prior regimens and 18/61 (30%) of the patients had undergone at least 1 prior transplant. The median age of the treated patients was 12 years, 61% were male, 39% were female, 44% were Caucasian, 38% were Hispanic, 12% were African-American, 2% were Asian and 5% were Other race. The overall remission (OR) rate (Complete Remission [CR] + CR in the absence of total platelet recovery [CRp]) was evaluated. CR was defined as no evidence of circulating blasts or extramedullary disease, an M1 bone marrow (≤5% blasts), and recovery of peripheral counts [platelets ≥100 × 10 9 /L and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.0 × 10 9 /L]. CRp was defined as meeting all criteria for CR except for recovery of platelet counts to ≥100 × 10 9 /L. Partial Response (PR) was also determined, defined as complete disappearance of circulating blasts, an M2 bone marrow (≥5% and ≤25% blasts), and appearance of normal progenitor cells or an M1 marrow that did not qualify for CR or CRp. Duration of remission was also evaluated. Transplantation rate was not a study endpoint. Response rates for these studies were determined by an unblinded Independent Response Review Panel (IRRP). Table 3 summarizes results for the pediatric ALL study. Responses were seen in both pre-B and T-cell immunophenotypes of ALL. The median cumulative dose was 530 mg (range 29-2815 mg) in 1 (41%), 2 (44%) or 3 or more (15%) cycles. The median number of cycles was 2 (range 1-12). The median time between cycles was 28 days with a range of 12 to 55 days. Table 3: Results in Single-Arm Pediatric ALL N=61 CR % [95% CI] 11.5 (4.7, 22.2) CRp % [95% CI] 8.2 (2.7, 18.1) Median Duration of CR plus CRp (range in weeks)1 10.7 (4.3 to 58.6) CR = Complete response CRp = Complete response without platelet recovery 1 Does not include 4 patients who were transplanted (duration of response, including response after transplant, in these 4 patients was 28.6 to 107.7 weeks). Six (9.8%) patients achieved a PR; the clinical relevance of a PR in this setting is unknown. Of 35 patients who were refractory to their immediately preceding induction regimen, 6 (17%) achieved a CR or CRp. Of 18 patients who had at least 1 prior hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), 5 (28%) achieved a CR or CRp. Among the 12 patients who achieved at least a CRp, 6 patients achieved the best response after 1 cycle of clofarabine, 5 patients required 2 courses and 1 patient achieved a CR after 3 cycles of therapy.
Clinical Studies Table
N=61 | |
CR % [95% CI] | 11.5 (4.7, 22.2) |
CRp % [95% CI] | 8.2 (2.7, 18.1) |
Median Duration of CR plus CRp (range in weeks)1 | 10.7 (4.3 to 58.6) |
References
15 REFERENCES 1. OSHA Hazardous Drugs. OSHA . http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html.
Geriatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use Safety and effectiveness of Clofarabine Injection has not been established in geriatric patients aged 65 and older.
Nursing Mothers
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether clofarabine or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for clofarabine in animal studies and the potential for serious adverse reactions, women treated with clofarabine should not nurse. Female patients should be advised to avoid breastfeeding during treatment with Clofarabine Injection.
Pediatric Use
8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category D Clofarabine Injection may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Clofarabine was teratogenic in rats and rabbits. Developmental toxicity (reduced fetal body weight and increased post-implantation loss) and increased incidences of malformations and variations (gross external, soft tissue, skeletal and retarded ossification) were observed in rats receiving 54 mg/m 2 /day (approximately equivalent to the recommended clinical dose on a mg/m 2 basis), and in rabbits receiving 12 mg/m 2 /day (approximately 23% of the recommended clinical dose on a mg/m 2 basis). There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women using clofarabine. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with clofarabine. All patients should be advised to use effective contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy.
Use In Specific Populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Embryo-fetal Toxicity: fetal harm can occur when administered to a pregnant woman. Women should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant when receiving Clofarabine Injection. (5.11, 8.1) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category D Clofarabine Injection may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Clofarabine was teratogenic in rats and rabbits. Developmental toxicity (reduced fetal body weight and increased post-implantation loss) and increased incidences of malformations and variations (gross external, soft tissue, skeletal and retarded ossification) were observed in rats receiving 54 mg/m 2 /day (approximately equivalent to the recommended clinical dose on a mg/m 2 basis), and in rabbits receiving 12 mg/m 2 /day (approximately 23% of the recommended clinical dose on a mg/m 2 basis). There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women using clofarabine. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with clofarabine. All patients should be advised to use effective contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy. 8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether clofarabine or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for clofarabine in animal studies and the potential for serious adverse reactions, women treated with clofarabine should not nurse. Female patients should be advised to avoid breastfeeding during treatment with Clofarabine Injection. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. 8.5 Geriatric Use Safety and effectiveness of Clofarabine Injection has not been established in geriatric patients aged 65 and older. 8.6 Adults with Hematologic Malignancies Safety and effectiveness have not been established in adults. 8.7 Renal Impairment Reduce the Clofarabine Injection starting dose by 50% in patients with CrCL of 30 to 60 mL/min. There is insufficient information to make a dosage recommendation in patients with CrCL less than 30 mL/min or in patients on dialysis. The pharmacokinetics of clofarabine in patients with renal impairment and normal renal function were obtained from a population pharmacokinetic analysis of three pediatric and two adult studies. In patients with CrCL 60 to less than 90 mL/min (N=47) and CrCL 30 to less than 60 mL/min (N=30), the average AUC of clofarabine increased by 60% and 140%, respectively, compared to patients with normal (N=66) renal function (CrCL greater than 90 mL/min).
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Clofarabine Injection is supplied in single-dose flint vials containing 20 mg of clofarabine in 20 mL of solution. Each box contains one Clofarabine Injection vial (NDC 72266-108-01). The 20 mL flint vials contain 20 mL (20 mg) of solution. The pH range of the solution is 4.5 to 7.5. Vials containing undiluted Clofarabine Injection should be stored at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 - 30°C (59 - 86°F). Diluted admixtures may be stored at room temperature, but must be used within 24 hours of preparation. Procedures for proper handling and disposal should be utilized. Handling and disposal of Clofarabine Injection should conform to guidelines issued for cytotoxic drugs. Several guidelines on this subject have been published. 1
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