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Avapritinib

Also sold as: Ayvakit

Tyrosine Kinase InhibitorsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

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Drug Information

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Avapritinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets KIT D816V, PDGFRA and PDGFRA D842 mutants as well as multiple KIT exon 11, 11/17 and 17 mutants with half maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC 50s ) less than 25 nM in biochemical assays. Certain mutations in PDGFRA and KIT can result in the autophosphorylation and constitutive activation of these receptors which can contribute to tumor and mast cell proliferation. Other potential targets for avapritinib include wild type KIT, PDGFRB, and CSFR1. In cellular assays, avapritinib inhibited the autophosphorylation of KIT D816V with an IC 50 of 4 nM, approximately 48-fold lower concentration than wild-type KIT. In cellular assays, avapritinib inhibited the proliferation in KIT mutant cell lines, including a murine mastocytoma cell line and a human mast cell leukemia cell line. Avapritinib also showed growth inhibitory activity in a xenograft model of murine mastocytoma with KIT exon 17 mutation. Avapritinib inhibited the autophosphorylation of PDGFRA D842V, a mutation associated with resistance to approved kinase inhibitors, with an IC 50 of 30 nM. Avapritinib also had anti-tumor activity in mice implanted with an imatinib-resistant patient-derived xenograft model of human GIST with activating KIT exon 11/17 mutations.

Indications & Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AYVAKIT is a kinase inhibitor indicated for: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic GIST harboring a platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) exon 18 mutation, including PDGFRA D842V mutations. ( 1.1 , 2.2 ) Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM) the treatment of adult patients with AdvSM. AdvSM includes patients with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), systemic mastocytosis with an associated hematological neoplasm (SM-AHN), and mast cell leukemia (MCL). ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: AYVAKIT is not recommended for the treatment of patients with AdvSM with platelet counts of less than 50 × 10 9 /L ( 1.2 ) Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis (ISM) the treatment of adult patients with ISM. ( 1.3 ) Limitations of Use: AYVAKIT is not recommended for the treatment of patients with ISM with platelet counts of less than 50 × 10 9 /L ( 1.2 ) 1.1 PDGFRA Exon 18 Mutation-Positive Unresectable or Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) AYVAKIT ® is indicated for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic GIST harboring a platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) exon 18 mutation, including PDGFRA D842V mutations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . 1.2 Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM) AYVAKIT is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced systemic mastocytosis (AdvSM). AdvSM includes patients with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), systemic mastocytosis with an associated hematological neoplasm (SM-AHN), and mast cell leukemia (MCL). Limitations of Use : AYVAKIT is not recommended for the treatment of patients with AdvSM with platelet counts of less than 50 × 10 9 /L [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . 1.3 Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis (ISM) AYVAKIT is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM). Limitations of Use : AYVAKIT is not recommended for the treatment of patients wi

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION GIST: Select patients for treatment with AYVAKIT based on the presence of a PDGFRA exon 18 mutation. ( 2.2 ) GIST: The recommended dosage is 300 mg orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) AdvSM: The recommended dosage is 200 mg orally once daily. ( 2.3 ) ISM: The recommended dosage is 25 mg orally once daily. ( 2.4 ) Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C): reduce dose of AYVAKIT. ( 2.7 ) 2.1 Recommended Administration Administer AYVAKIT orally on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Do not make up for a missed dose within 8 hours of the next scheduled dose. Do not repeat dose if vomiting occurs after AYVAKIT but continue with the next scheduled dose. 2.2 GIST Harboring PDGFRA Exon 18 Mutations Select patients for treatment with AYVAKIT based on the presence of a PDGFRA exon 18 mutation [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . An FDA-approved test for the detection of exon 18 mutations is not currently available. The recommended dosage of AYVAKIT is 300 mg orally once daily in patients with GIST . Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. 2.3 Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis The recommended dosage of AYVAKIT is 200 mg orally once daily in patients with AdvSM. Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. 2.4 Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis The recommended dosage of AYVAKIT is 25 mg orally once daily in patients with ISM. 2.5 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dosage reductions and modifications for adverse reactions are provided in Tables 1 and 2. Table 1: Recommended Dosage Reductions for AYVAKIT for Adverse Reactions Dose Reduction Level Dosage in patients with GIST Permanently discontinue AYVAKIT in patients with GIST who are unable to tolerate a dose of 100 mg once daily. Dosage in patients with AdvSM Permanently discontinue AYVAKIT in patients with AdvSM who are unable to tolerate a dose of 25 mg once daily. First dose reduction 200 mg once daily 100 mg once daily Second dose reduction 100 mg once daily 50 mg once daily Third dose reduction - 25 mg once daily Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for AYVAKIT for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity Severity as defined by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 Dosage Modification Patients with GIST or AdvSM Intracranial Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Any grade Permanently discontinue AYVAKIT. Cognitive Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Grade 1 Continue AYVAKIT at same dose or reduced dose or withhold until improvement to baseline or resolution. Resume at same dose or reduced dose. Grade 2 or Grade 3 Withhold AYVAKIT until improvement to baseline, Grade 1, or resolution. Resume at same dose or reduced dose. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue AYVAKIT. Other [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] Grade 3 or Grade 4 Withhold AYVAKIT until improvement to less than or equal to Grade 2. Resume at same dose or reduced dose, as clinically appropriate. Patients with AdvSM Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] <50 × 10 9 /L Interrupt AYVAKIT until platelet count is ≥ 50 × 10 9 /L, then resume at reduced dose (per Table 1). If platelet counts do not recover above 50 × 10 9 /L, consider platelet support. 2.6 Concomitant Use of Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of AYVAKIT with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If concomitant use with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, the starting dosage of AYVAKIT is as follows [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] : GIST: 100 mg orally once daily AdvSM: 50 mg orally once daily For ISM, avoid concomitant use of AYVAKIT with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. 2.7 Dosage Modifications for Severe Hepatic Impairment A modified starting dosage of AYVAKIT is recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) ]: GIST: 200 mg orally once daily AdvSM: 100 mg orally once daily ISM: 25 mg orally every other day

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Intracranial hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Cognitive effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Photosensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reactions are: GIST (≥20% incidence): edema, nausea, fatigue/asthenia, cognitive impairment, vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, increased lacrimation, abdominal pain, constipation, rash, dizziness, and hair color changes. ( 6.1 ) AdvSM (≥20% incidence): edema, diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue/asthenia. ( 6.1 ) ISM (≥10% incidence): eye edema, dizziness, peripheral edema and flushing. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Blueprint Medicines Corporation at 1-888-258-7768 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 in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to AYVAKIT at 25 mg to 600 mg orally once daily in 995 patients enrolled in one of five clinicals trials conducted in patients with advanced malignancies and systemic mastocytosis, including NAVIGATOR, EXPLORER, PATHFINDER and PIONEER [see Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.2 , 14.3) ]. These patients included 601 patients with GIST, 148 patients with AdvSM and 246 patients with ISM. Among the 995 patients receiving AYVAKIT, 54% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 26% were exposed for greater than 1 year. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Unresectable or Metastatic GIST The safety of AYVAKIT in patients with unresectable or metastatic GIST was evaluated in NAVIGATOR [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The trial excluded patients with history of cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attacks, known risk of intracranial bleeding, and metastases to the brain. Patients received AYVAKIT 300 mg or 400 mg orally once daily (n = 204). Among patients receiving AYVAKIT, 56% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 44% were exposed for greater than one year. The median age of patients who received AYVAKIT was 62 years (range: 29 to 90 years), 60% were <65 years, 62% were male, and 69% were White. Patients had received a median of 3 prior kinase inhibitors (range: 0 to 7). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 52% of patients receiving AYVAKIT. Serious adverse reactions occurring in ≥1% of patients who received AYVAKIT were anemia (9%), abdominal pain (3%), pleural effusion (3%), sepsis (3%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (2%), vomiting (2%), acute kidney injury (2%), pneumonia (1%), and tumor hemorrhage (1%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.4% of patients. Fatal adverse reactions that occurred in more than one patient were sepsis and tumor hemorrhage (1% each). Permanent discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 16% of patients who received AYVAKIT. Adverse reactions requiring permanent discontinuation in more than one patient were fatigue, abdominal pain, vomiting, sepsis, anemia, acute kidney injury, and encephalopathy. Dosage interruptions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 57% of patients who received AYVAKIT. Adverse reactions requiring dosage interruption in >2% of patients who received AYVAKIT were anemia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hyperbilirubinemia, memory impairment, diarrhea, cognitive disorder, and abdominal pain. Dose reduction due to an adverse reaction occurred in 49% of patients who received AYVAKIT. Median time to dose reduction was 9 weeks. Adverse reactions requiring dosage reduction in more than 2% of patients who received AYVAKIT were fatigue, anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, memory impairment, nausea, and periorbital edema. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were edema, nausea, fatigue/asthenia, cognitive impairment, vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, increased lacrimation, abdominal pain, constipation, rash, dizziness, and hair color changes. Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions observed in NAVIGATOR. Table 5. Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients with GIST Receiving AYVAKIT in NAVIGATOR Adverse Reactions Per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03 and 5.0 AYVAKIT N=204 All Grades % Grade ≥ 3 % General Edema Edema includes face swelling, conjunctival edema, eye edema, eyelid edema, orbital edema, periorbital edema, face edema, mouth edema, pharyngeal edema, peripheral edema, edema, generalized edema, localized edema, peripheral swelling, testicular edema. 72 2 Fatigue/asthenia 61 9 Pyrexia 14 0.5 Gastrointestinal Nausea 64 2.5 Vomiting 38 2 Diarrhea 37 4.9 Abdominal pain Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, lower abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, and epigastric discomfort. 31

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors : Avoid coadministration of AYVAKIT with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If coadministration of AYVAKIT with a moderate inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce dose of AYVAKIT in patients with GIST or AdvSM. ( 2.6 , 7.1 ) Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inducers : Avoid coadministration of AYVAKIT with strong and moderate CYP3A inducers. ( 7.1 ) Hormonal contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol : See full prescribing information for dose-specific recommendations for concomitant use ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on AYVAKIT Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Coadministration of AYVAKIT with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor increases avapritinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of AYVAKIT. Avoid coadministration of AYVAKIT with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If coadministration of AYVAKIT with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of AYVAKIT [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ]. Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inducers Coadministration of AYVAKIT with a strong or moderate CYP3A inducer decreases avapritinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may decrease efficacy of AYVAKIT. Avoid coadministration of AYVAKIT with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. 7.2 Effects of AYVAKIT on Other Drugs Coadministration of AYVAKIT with ethinyl estradiol-containing contraceptives may increase the exposure of ethinyl estradiol, which may lead to increased risk of ethinyl estradiol-associated adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . If the patient is unable to use or tolerate an effective nonhormonal contraceptive or an effective hormonal contraceptive without estrogen, use a formulation of ethinyl estradiol containing 20 mcg or less unless a higher dose is necessary.

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

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