IMFINZI reduced the risk of disease
progression or death by 29% vs. chemotherapy
First Phase III trial to demonstrate
clinical benefit of immunotherapy plus PARP inhibition in advanced
or recurrent endometrial cancer
Positive results from the primary analysis of the DUO-E Phase
III trial showed that IMFINZI® (durvalumab) plus
platinum-based chemotherapy, followed by either IMFINZI monotherapy
or IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA® (olaparib), both demonstrated a
statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in
progression-free survival (PFS) compared to chemotherapy alone in
the overall trial population of patients with newly diagnosed
advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
These results will be presented today in a proffered paper
session at the 2023 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Congress in Madrid, Spain (Presentation #LBA41) and simultaneously
published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
In the overall trial population, results showed that treatment
with IMFINZI plus chemotherapy followed by IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA
(IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA Arm) and treatment with IMFINZI plus
chemotherapy followed by IMFINZI monotherapy (IMFINZI Arm)
demonstrated a reduction in the risk of disease progression or
death, by 45% (hazard ratio [HR] 0.55; 95% confidence interval [CI]
0.43-0.69; p<0.0001) and 29% (HR 0.71; 95% CI 0.57-0.89;
p=0.003), respectively, versus chemotherapy alone (Control Arm).
Median PFS was 15.1 months in the IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA Arm and 9.6
months in the Control Arm.
Mismatch repair (MMR) status is a biomarker of interest in
endometrial cancer, therefore a prespecified exploratory subgroup
analysis by MMR status was conducted in DUO-E. Results from the
analysis of mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) patients showed a
reduction in the risk of disease progression or death in both the
IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA and the IMFINZI Arms, by 43% (HR 0.57; 95% CI
0.44-0.73) and 23% (HR 0.77; 95% CI 0.60-0.97), respectively,
versus the Control Arm. Median PFS was 15 months in the IMFINZI
plus LYNPARZA Arm and 9.7 months in the Control Arm.
Results from the analysis of mismatch repair deficient (dMMR)
patients showed a similar reduction in the risk of disease
progression or death in both the IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA and the
IMFINZI Arms, by 59% (HR 0.41; 95% CI 0.21-0.75) and 58% (HR 0.42;
95% CI 0.22-0.80), respectively, versus the Control Arm.
Interim overall survival (OS) data showed a favorable trend for
both treatment regimens in the overall population.
Shannon N. Westin, Professor of Gynecologic Oncology and
Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center, and principal investigator of the trial, said, “These
findings showcase, for the first time, the potential of combining
immunotherapy with a PARP inhibitor to deliver significant clinical
improvements for these patients. These DUO-E data may offer
oncologists novel avenues to enhance outcomes for endometrial
cancer patients.”
Susan Galbraith, Executive Vice President, Oncology R&D,
AstraZeneca, said, “The treatment options for most patients with
advanced endometrial cancer are limited, especially for those with
mismatch repair proficiency, and have not changed for many years.
We are delighted that these DUO-E data show meaningful clinical
improvements for patients when IMFINZI and LYNPARZA are combined or
when IMFINZI is added alone. We look forward to discussing these
data with global regulatory authorities and bringing these
important new treatment approaches to patients as soon as
possible.”
PD-L1 is a known biomarker for IMFINZI in other indications and
a prespecified analysis based on PD-L1 status showed, in the PD-L1
positive population, that treatment reduced the risk of disease
progression or death by 58% (HR 0.42; 95% CI 0.31-0.57) and 37% (HR
0.63; 95% CI 0.48-0.83) in the IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA and the
IMFINZI Arms, respectively, versus the Control Arm. Median PFS was
20.8 months in the IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA Arm and 9.5 months in the
Control Arm.
In the PD-L1 negative population, treatment reduced the risk of
disease progression or death by 20% (HR 0.80; 95% CI 0.55-1.16) and
11% (HR 0.89; 95% CI 0.59-1.34) in the IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA and
the IMFINZI Arms, respectively, versus the Control Arm.
The safety and tolerability profiles of both regimens (IMFINZI
plus LYNPARZA Arm and IMFINZI Arm) were broadly consistent with
those observed in prior clinical trials and the known profiles of
the individual medicines.1,2
The most common adverse events (AEs) (affecting 20% or more of
patients) reported in the IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA Arm during the
overall study were anemia (62%), nausea (55%), fatigue and asthenia
(54%), alopecia (51%), neutropenia (42%), constipation (33%),
thrombo-cytopenia (30%), diarrhea (28%), vomiting (26%), peripheral
neuropathy (25%), peripheral sensory neuropathy (25%), arthralgia
(24%), decreased appetite (23%), leukopenia (20%) and urinary tract
infection (20%).
The most common AEs reported in the IMFINZI Arm during the
overall study were alopecia (50%), anemia (48%), fatigue and
asthenia (43%), nausea (41%), neutropenia (36%), diarrhea (31%),
arthralgia (30%), thrombo-cytopenia (28%), constipation (27%),
peripheral neuropathy (26%), peripheral sensory neuropathy (26%)
and vomiting (21%).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR IMFINZI® (durvalumab) AND
IMJUDO® (tremelimumab-actl)
There are no contraindications for IMFINZI® (durvalumab) or
IMJUDO® (tremelimumab-actl).
Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
Important immune-mediated adverse reactions listed under
Warnings and Precautions may not include all possible severe and
fatal immune-mediated reactions. Immune-mediated adverse reactions,
which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or
tissue. Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur at any time
after starting treatment or after discontinuation. Monitor patients
closely for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations
of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions. Evaluate clinical
chemistries including liver enzymes, creatinine,
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level, and thyroid function at
baseline and before each dose. In cases of suspected
immune-mediated adverse reactions, initiate appropriate workup to
exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute
medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as
appropriate. Withhold or permanently discontinue IMFINZI and IMJUDO
depending on severity. See USPI Dosing and Administration for
specific details. In general, if IMFINZI and IMJUDO requires
interruption or discontinuation, administer systemic corticosteroid
therapy (1 mg to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone or equivalent) until
improvement to Grade 1 or less. Upon improvement to Grade 1 or
less, initiate corticosteroid taper and continue to taper over at
least 1 month. Consider administration of other systemic
immunosuppressants in patients whose immune-mediated adverse
reactions are not controlled with corticosteroid therapy.
Immune-Mediated
Pneumonitis
IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis, which
may be fatal. The incidence of pneumonitis is higher in patients
who have received prior thoracic radiation.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- In patients who did not receive recent prior radiation, the
incidence of immune-mediated pneumonitis was 2.4% (34/1414),
including fatal (<0.1%), and Grade 3-4 (0.4%) adverse reactions.
In patients who received recent prior radiation, the incidence of
pneumonitis (including radiation pneumonitis) in patients with
unresectable Stage III NSCLC following definitive chemoradiation
within 42 days prior to initiation of IMFINZI in PACIFIC was 18.3%
(87/475) in patients receiving IMFINZI and 12.8% (30/234) in
patients receiving placebo. Of the patients who received IMFINZI
(475), 1.1% were fatal and 2.7% were Grade 3 adverse
reactions.
- The frequency and severity of immune-mediated pneumonitis in
patients who did not receive definitive chemoradiation prior to
IMFINZI were similar in patients who received IMFINZI as a single
agent or with ES-SCLC or BTC when given in combination with
chemotherapy.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune‑mediated pneumonitis occurred in 1.3% (5/388) of
patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including fatal (0.3%) and
Grade 3 (0.2%) adverse reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.5% (21/596) of
patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy, including fatal (0.5%), and Grade 3
(1%) adverse reactions.
Immune-Mediated Colitis
IMFINZI with IMJUDO and platinum-based chemotherapy can cause
immune-mediated colitis, which may be fatal.
IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause immune-mediated colitis that is
frequently associated with diarrhea. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
infection/reactivation has been reported in patients with
corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis. In cases of
corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious
workup to exclude alternative etiologies.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 2% (37/1889) of patients
receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 4 (<0.1%) and Grade 3 (0.4%)
adverse reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune‑mediated colitis or diarrhea occurred in 6% (23/388) of
patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including Grade 3 (3.6%)
adverse reactions. Intestinal perforation has been observed in
other studies of IMFINZI and IMJUDO.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 6.5% (39/596) of patients
receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and platinum-based
chemotherapy including fatal (0.2%) and Grade 3 (2.5%) adverse
reactions. Intestinal perforation and large intestine perforation
were reported in 0.1% of patients.
Immune-Mediated
Hepatitis
IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause immune-mediated hepatitis, which
may be fatal.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 2.8% (52/1889) of
patients receiving IMFINZI, including fatal (0.2%), Grade 4 (0.3%)
and Grade 3 (1.4%) adverse reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune‑mediated hepatitis occurred in 7.5% (29/388) of patients
receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including fatal (0.8%), Grade 4
(0.3%) and Grade 3 (4.1%) adverse reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 3.9% (23/596) of patients
receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and platinum-based
chemotherapy, including fatal (0.3%), Grade 4 (0.5%), and Grade 3
(2%) adverse reactions.
Immune-Mediated
Endocrinopathies
- Adrenal Insufficiency: IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause
primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. For Grade 2 or higher
adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including
hormone replacement as clinically indicated.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 0.5% (9/1889)
of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (<0.1%) adverse
reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 1.5% (6/388)
of patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including Grade 3 (0.3%)
adverse reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 2.2% (13/596)
of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy, including Grade 3 (0.8%) adverse
reactions.
- Hypophysitis: IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause
immune-mediated hypophysitis. Hypophysitis can present with acute
symptoms associated with mass effect such as headache, photophobia,
or visual field cuts. Hypophysitis can cause hypopituitarism.
Initiate symptomatic treatment including hormone replacement as
clinically indicated.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Grade 3 hypophysitis/hypopituitarism occurred in <0.1%
(1/1889) of patients who received IMFINZI.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune-mediated hypophysitis/hypopituitarism occurred in 1%
(4/388) of patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated hypophysitis occurred in 1.3% (8/596) of
patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy, including Grade 3 (0.5%) adverse
reactions.
- Thyroid Disorders (Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, and
Hypothyroidism): IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause immune-mediated
thyroid disorders. Thyroiditis can present with or without
endocrinopathy. Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism. Initiate
hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism or institute medical
management of hyperthyroidism as clinically indicated.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Immune-mediated thyroiditis occurred in 0.5% (9/1889) of
patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (<0.1%) adverse
reactions.
- Immune-mediated hyperthyroidism occurred in 2.1% (39/1889) of
patients receiving IMFINZI.
- Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 8.3% (156/1889) of
patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (<0.1%) adverse
reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune-mediated thyroiditis occurred in 1.5% (6/388) of
patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO.
- Immune-mediated hyperthyroidism occurred in 4.6% (18/388) of
patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including Grade 3 (0.3%)
adverse reactions.
- Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 11% (42/388) of
patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated thyroiditis occurred in 1.2% (7/596) of
patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy.
- Immune-mediated hyperthyroidism occurred in 5% (30/596) of
patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy, including Grade 3 (0.2%) adverse
reactions.
- Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 8.6% (51/596) of
patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy, including Grade 3 (0.5%) adverse
reactions.
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, which can present with diabetic
ketoacidosis: Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs
and symptoms of diabetes. Initiate treatment with insulin as
clinically indicated.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Grade 3 immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurred in
<0.1% (1/1889) of patients receiving IMFINZI.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Two patients (0.5%, 2/388) had events of hyperglycemia
requiring insulin therapy that had not resolved at last
follow-up.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurred in 0.5%
(3/596) of patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO
and platinum-based chemotherapy including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse
reactions.
Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal
Dysfunction
IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause immune-mediated nephritis.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 0.5% (10/1889) of
patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (<0.1%) adverse
reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 1% (4/388) of patients
receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including Grade 3 (0.5%) adverse
reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 0.7% (4/596) of patients
receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and platinum-based
chemotherapy, including Grade 3 (0.2%) adverse reactions.
Immune-Mediated Dermatology
Reactions
IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis.
Exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS),
drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and
toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), has occurred with PD-1/L-1 and
CTLA-4 blocking antibodies. Topical emollients and/or topical
corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate
non-exfoliative rashes.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Immune-mediated rash or dermatitis occurred in 1.8% (34/1889)
of patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (0.4%) adverse
reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Immune-mediated rash or dermatitis occurred in 4.9% (19/388) of
patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including Grade 4 (0.3%) and
Grade 3 (1.5%) adverse reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Immune-mediated rash or dermatitis occurred in 7.2% (43/596) of
patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse
reactions.
Immune-Mediated
Pancreatitis
IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO can cause immune-mediated
pancreatitis. Immune-mediated pancreatitis occurred in 2.3% (9/388)
of patients receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO, including Grade 4 (0.3%)
and Grade 3 (1.5%) adverse reactions.
Other Immune-Mediated Adverse
Reactions
The following clinically significant, immune-mediated adverse
reactions occurred at an incidence of less than 1% each in patients
who received IMFINZI and IMJUDO or were reported with the use of
other immune-checkpoint inhibitors.
- Cardiac/vascular: Myocarditis, pericarditis,
vasculitis.
- Nervous system: Meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and
demyelination, myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis (including
exacerbation), Guillain-Barré syndrome, nerve paresis, autoimmune
neuropathy.
- Ocular: Uveitis, iritis, and other ocular inflammatory
toxicities can occur. Some cases can be associated with retinal
detachment. Various grades of visual impairment to include
blindness can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other
immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like syndrome, as this may require treatment
with systemic steroids to reduce the risk of permanent vision
loss.
- Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis including increases in
serum amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis.
- Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders:
Myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis and associated sequelae
including renal failure, arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatic.
- Endocrine: Hypoparathyroidism.
- Other (hematologic/immune): Hemolytic anemia, aplastic
anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory
response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi
lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenia, solid organ
transplant rejection.
Infusion-Related Reactions
IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause severe or life-threatening
infusion-related reactions. Monitor for signs and symptoms of
infusion-related reactions. Interrupt, slow the rate of, or
permanently discontinue IMFINZI and IMJUDO based on the severity.
See USPI Dosing and Administration for specific details. For Grade
1 or 2 infusion-related reactions, consider using pre-medications
with subsequent doses.
- IMFINZI as a Single Agent
- Infusion-related reactions occurred in 2.2% (42/1889) of
patients receiving IMFINZI, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse
reactions.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO
- Infusion-related reactions occurred in 10 (2.6%) patients
receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO.
- IMFINZI with IMJUDO and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Infusion-related reactions occurred in 2.9% (17/596) of
patients receiving IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO and
platinum-based chemotherapy, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse
reactions.
Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after IMFINZI
Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who
receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
before or after being treated with a PD-1/L-1 blocking antibody.
Transplant-related complications include hyperacute
graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD), acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, hepatic
veno-occlusive disease (VOD) after reduced intensity conditioning,
and steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified
infectious cause). These complications may occur despite
intervening therapy between PD-1/L-1 blockade and allogeneic HSCT.
Follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related
complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefit versus
risks of treatment with a PD-1/L-1 blocking antibody prior to or
after an allogeneic HSCT.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on their mechanism of action and data from animal studies,
IMFINZI and IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a
pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a
fetus. In females of reproductive potential, verify pregnancy
status prior to initiating IMFINZI and IMJUDO and advise them to
use effective contraception during treatment with IMFINZI and
IMJUDO and for 3 months after the last dose of IMFINZI and
IMJUDO.
Lactation
There is no information regarding the presence of IMFINZI and
IMJUDO in human milk; however, because of the potential for serious
adverse reactions in breastfed infants from IMFINZI and IMJUDO,
advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 months
after the last dose.
Adverse Reactions
- In patients with Stage III NSCLC in the PACIFIC study receiving
IMFINZI (n=475), the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were
cough (40%), fatigue (34%), pneumonitis or radiation pneumonitis
(34%), upper respiratory tract infections (26%), dyspnea (25%), and
rash (23%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (≥3%)
were pneumonia (7%) and pneumonitis/radiation pneumonitis
(3.4%).
- In patients with Stage III NSCLC in the PACIFIC study receiving
IMFINZI (n=475), discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred
in 15% of patients in the IMFINZI arm. Serious adverse reactions
occurred in 29% of patients receiving IMFINZI. The most frequent
serious adverse reactions (≥2%) were pneumonitis or radiation
pneumonitis (7%) and pneumonia (6%). Fatal pneumonitis or radiation
pneumonitis and fatal pneumonia occurred in <2% of patients and
were similar across arms.
- In patients with mNSCLC in the POSEIDON study receiving IMFINZI
and IMJUDO plus platinum-based chemotherapy (n=330), the most
common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥20% of patients) were
nausea (42%), fatigue (36%), musculoskeletal pain (29%), decreased
appetite (28%), rash (27%), and diarrhea (22%).
- In patients with mNSCLC in the POSEIDON study receiving IMFINZI
in combination with IMJUDO and platinum-based chemotherapy (n=330),
permanent discontinuation of IMFINZI or IMJUDO due to an adverse
reaction occurred in 17% of patients. Serious adverse reactions
occurred in 44% of patients, with the most frequent serious adverse
reactions reported in at least 2% of patients being pneumonia
(11%), anemia (5%), diarrhea (2.4%), thrombocytopenia (2.4%),
pyrexia (2.4%), and febrile neutropenia (2.1%). Fatal adverse
reactions occurred in a total of 4.2% of patients.
- In patients with extensive-stage SCLC in the CASPIAN study
receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy (n=265), the most common
adverse reactions (≥20%) were nausea (34%), fatigue/asthenia (32%),
and alopecia (31%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 adverse reaction
(≥3%) was fatigue/asthenia (3.4%).
- In patients with extensive-stage SCLC in the CASPIAN study
receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy (n=265), IMFINZI was
discontinued due to adverse reactions in 7% of the patients
receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions
occurred in 31% of patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy.
The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 1%
of patients were febrile neutropenia (4.5%), pneumonia (2.3%),
anemia (1.9%), pancytopenia (1.5%), pneumonitis (1.1%), and COPD
(1.1%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4.9% of patients
receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy.
- In patients with locally advanced or metastatic BTC in the
TOPAZ-1 study receiving IMFINZI (n=338), the most common adverse
reactions (occurring in ≥20% of patients) were fatigue (42%),
nausea (40%), constipation (32%), decreased appetite (26%),
abdominal pain (24%), rash (23%), and pyrexia (20%).
- In patients with locally advanced or metastatic BTC in the
TOPAZ-1 study receiving IMFINZI (n=338), discontinuation due to
adverse reactions occurred in 6% of the patients receiving IMFINZI
plus chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 47% of
patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. The most frequent
serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were
cholangitis (7%), pyrexia (3.8%), anemia (3.6%), sepsis (3.3%) and
acute kidney injury (2.4%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in
3.6% of patients receiving IMFINZI plus chemotherapy. These include
ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (4 patients), sepsis (2 patients),
and upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (2 patients).
- In patients with unresectable HCC in the HIMALAYA study
receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO (n=388), the most common adverse
reactions (occurring in ≥20% of patients) were rash (32%), diarrhea
(27%), fatigue (26%), pruritus (23%), musculoskeletal pain (22%),
and abdominal pain (20%).
- In patients with unresectable HCC in the HIMALAYA study
receiving IMFINZI and IMJUDO (n=388), serious adverse reactions
occurred in 41% of patients. Serious adverse reactions in >1% of
patients included hemorrhage (6%), diarrhea (4%), sepsis (2.1%),
pneumonia (2.1%), rash (1.5%), vomiting (1.3%), acute kidney injury
(1.3%), and anemia (1.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8%
of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab,
including death (1%), hemorrhage intracranial (0.5%), cardiac
arrest (0.5%), pneumonitis (0.5%), hepatic failure (0.5%), and
immune-mediated hepatitis (0.5%). Permanent discontinuation of
treatment regimen due to an adverse reaction occurred in 14% of
patients.
The safety and effectiveness of IMFINZI and IMJUDO have not been
established in pediatric patients.
Indications:
IMFINZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with
unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose
disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based
chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
IMFINZI, in combination with IMJUDO and platinum-based
chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with
metastatic NSCLC with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor
receptor (EGFR) mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)
genomic tumor aberrations.
IMFINZI, in combination with etoposide and either carboplatin or
cisplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult
patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
IMFINZI, in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin, is
indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced
or metastatic biliary tract cancer (BTC).
IMFINZI in combination with IMJUDO is indicated for the
treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular
carcinoma (uHCC).
Please see Full Prescribing Information including Medication
Guide for IMFINZI and IMJUDO.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR LYNPARZA® (olaparib)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no contraindications for LYNPARZA.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia
(MDS/AML): Occurred in approximately 1.5% of patients exposed
to LYNPARZA monotherapy, and the majority of events had a fatal
outcome. The median duration of therapy in patients who developed
MDS/AML was 2 years (range: <6 months to >10 years). All of
these patients had previous chemotherapy with platinum agents
and/or other DNA-damaging agents, including radiotherapy.
Do not start LYNPARZA until patients have recovered from
hematological toxicity caused by previous chemotherapy (≤Grade 1).
Monitor complete blood count for cytopenia at baseline and monthly
thereafter for clinically significant changes during treatment. For
prolonged hematological toxicities, interrupt LYNPARZA and monitor
blood count weekly until recovery.
If the levels have not recovered to Grade 1 or less after 4
weeks, refer the patient to a hematologist for further
investigations, including bone marrow analysis and blood sample for
cytogenetics. Discontinue LYNPARZA if MDS/AML is confirmed.
Pneumonitis: Occurred in 0.8% of patients exposed to
LYNPARZA monotherapy, and some cases were fatal. If patients
present with new or worsening respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea,
cough, and fever, or a radiological abnormality occurs, interrupt
LYNPARZA treatment and initiate prompt investigation. Discontinue
LYNPARZA if pneumonitis is confirmed and treat patient
appropriately.
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): Including severe or fatal
pulmonary embolism (PE) occurred in patients treated with LYNPARZA.
In the combined data of two randomized, placebo-controlled clinical
studies (PROfound and PROpel) in patients with metastatic
castration-resistant prostate cancer (N=1180), VTE occurred in 8%
of patients who received LYNPARZA, including pulmonary embolism in
6%. In the control arms, VTE occurred in 2.5%, including pulmonary
embolism in 1.5%. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of venous
thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and treat as medically
appropriate, which may include long-term anticoagulation as
clinically indicated.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on its mechanism of action
and findings in animals, LYNPARZA can cause fetal harm. Verify
pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to
initiating treatment.
Females
Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk
to a fetus and to use effective contraception during treatment and
for 6 months following the last dose.
Males
Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive
potential or who are pregnant to use effective contraception during
treatment and for 3 months following the last dose of LYNPARZA and
to not donate sperm during this time.
ADVERSE REACTIONS—First-Line Maintenance BRCAm Advanced
Ovarian Cancer
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥10% of patients
who received LYNPARZA in the first-line maintenance setting
for SOLO-1 were: nausea (77%), fatigue (67%), abdominal pain
(45%), vomiting (40%), anemia (38%), diarrhea (37%), constipation
(28%), upper respiratory tract
infection/influenza/nasopharyngitis/bronchitis (28%), dysgeusia
(26%), decreased appetite (20%), dizziness (20%), neutropenia
(17%), dyspepsia (17%), dyspnea (15%), leukopenia (13%), urinary
tract infection (13%), thrombocytopenia (11%), and stomatitis
(11%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of
patients who received LYNPARZA in the first-line maintenance
setting for SOLO-1 were: decrease in hemoglobin (87%),
increase in mean corpuscular volume (87%), decrease in leukocytes
(70%), decrease in lymphocytes (67%), decrease in absolute
neutrophil count (51%), decrease in platelets (35%), and increase
in serum creatinine (34%).
ADVERSE REACTIONS—First-Line Maintenance Advanced Ovarian
Cancer in Combination with Bevacizumab
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥10% of patients
treated with LYNPARZA/bevacizumab and at a ≥5% frequency compared
to placebo/bevacizumab in the first-line maintenance setting
for PAOLA-1 were: nausea (53%), fatigue (including asthenia)
(53%), anemia (41%), lymphopenia (24%), vomiting (22%), and
leukopenia (18%). In addition, the most common adverse reactions
(≥10%) for patients receiving LYNPARZA/bevacizumab irrespective of
the frequency compared with the placebo/bevacizumab arm were:
diarrhea (18%), neutropenia (18%), urinary tract infection (15%),
and headache (14%).
In addition, venous thromboembolism occurred more commonly in
patients receiving LYNPARZA/bevacizumab (5%) than in those
receiving placebo/bevacizumab (1.9%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of
patients for LYNPARZA in combination with bevacizumab in the
first-line maintenance setting for PAOLA-1 were:
decrease in hemoglobin (79%), decrease in lymphocytes (63%),
increase in serum creatinine (61%), decrease in leukocytes (59%),
decrease in absolute neutrophil count (35%), and decrease in
platelets (35%).
ADVERSE REACTIONS—Maintenance gBRCAm Recurrent Ovarian
Cancer
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥20% of patients
who received LYNPARZA in the maintenance setting for
SOLO-2 were: nausea (76%), fatigue (including asthenia)
(66%), anemia (44%), vomiting (37%), nasopharyngitis/upper
respiratory tract infection (URI)/influenza (36%), diarrhea (33%),
arthralgia/myalgia (30%), dysgeusia (27%), headache (26%),
decreased appetite (22%), and stomatitis (20%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of
patients who received LYNPARZA in the maintenance setting
for SOLO-2 were: increase in mean corpuscular volume (89%),
decrease in hemoglobin (83%), decrease in leukocytes (69%),
decrease in lymphocytes (67%), decrease in absolute neutrophil
count (51%), increase in serum creatinine (44%), and decrease in
platelets (42%).
ADVERSE REACTIONS—Adjuvant Treatment of gBRCAm,
HER2-Negative, High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥10% of patients
who received LYNPARZA in the adjuvant setting for
OlympiA were: nausea (57%), fatigue (including asthenia)
(42%), anemia (24%), vomiting (23%), headache (20%), diarrhea
(18%), leukopenia (17%), neutropenia (16%), decreased appetite
(13%), dysgeusia (12%), dizziness (11%), and stomatitis (10%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of
patients who received LYNPARZA in the adjuvant setting for
OlympiA were: decrease in lymphocytes (77%), increase in
mean corpuscular volume (67%), decrease in hemoglobin (65%),
decrease in leukocytes (64%), and decrease in absolute neutrophil
count (39%).
ADVERSE REACTIONS—gBRCAm, HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast
Cancer
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥20% of patients
who received LYNPARZA in the metastatic setting for
OlympiAD were: nausea (58%), anemia (40%), fatigue
(including asthenia) (37%), vomiting (30%), neutropenia (27%),
respiratory tract infection (27%), leukopenia (25%), diarrhea
(21%), and headache (20%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of
patients who received LYNPARZA in the metastatic setting for
OlympiAD were: decrease in hemoglobin (82%), decrease in
lymphocytes (73%), decrease in leukocytes (71%), increase in mean
corpuscular volume (71%), decrease in absolute neutrophil count
(46%), and decrease in platelets (33%).
ADVERSE REACTIONS—First-Line Maintenance gBRCAm Metastatic
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥10% of patients
who received LYNPARZA in the first-line maintenance setting
for POLO were: fatigue (60%), nausea (45%), abdominal pain
(34%), diarrhea (29%), anemia (27%), decreased appetite (25%),
constipation (23%), vomiting (20%), back pain (19%), arthralgia
(15%), rash (15%), thrombocytopenia (14%), dyspnea (13%),
neutropenia (12%), nasopharyngitis (12%), dysgeusia (11%), and
stomatitis (10%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of
patients who received LYNPARZA in the first-line maintenance
setting for POLO were: increase in serum creatinine
(99%), decrease in hemoglobin (86%), increase in mean corpuscular
volume (71%), decrease in lymphocytes (61%), decrease in platelets
(56%), decrease in leukocytes (50%), and decrease in absolute
neutrophil count (25%).
ADVERSE REACTIONS—HRR Gene-mutated Metastatic
Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥10% of patients
who received LYNPARZA for PROfound were: anemia (46%),
fatigue (including asthenia) (41%), nausea (41%), decreased
appetite (30%), diarrhea (21%), vomiting (18%), thrombocytopenia
(12%), cough (11%), and dyspnea (10%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of
patients who received LYNPARZA for PROfound were: decrease
in hemoglobin (98%), decrease in lymphocytes (62%), decrease in
leukocytes (53%), and decrease in absolute neutrophil count
(34%).
ADVERSE REACTIONS—Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate
Cancer in Combination with Abiraterone and Prednisone or
Prednisolone
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) in ≥10% of patients
who received LYNPARZA/abiraterone with a difference of ≥5% compared
to placebo for PROpel were: anemia (48%), fatigue (including
asthenia) (38%), nausea (30%), diarrhea (19%), decreased appetite
(16%), lymphopenia (14%), dizziness (14%), and abdominal pain
(13%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities (Grades 1-4) in ≥20% of
patients who received LYNPARZA/abiraterone for PROpel were:
decrease in hemoglobin (97%), decrease in lymphocytes (70%),
decrease in platelets (23%), and decrease in absolute neutrophil
count (23%).
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Anticancer Agents: Clinical studies of LYNPARZA with
other myelosuppressive anticancer agents, including DNA-damaging
agents, indicate a potentiation and prolongation of
myelosuppressive toxicity.
CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid coadministration of strong or
moderate CYP3A inhibitors when using LYNPARZA. If a strong or
moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be coadministered, reduce the dose of
LYNPARZA. Advise patients to avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice,
Seville oranges, and Seville orange juice during LYNPARZA
treatment.
CYP3A Inducers: Avoid coadministration of strong or
moderate CYP3A inducers when using LYNPARZA.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Lactation: No data are available regarding the presence
of olaparib in human milk, its effects on the breastfed infant or
on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse
reactions in the breastfed infant, advise a lactating woman not to
breastfeed during treatment with LYNPARZA and for 1 month after
receiving the final dose.
Pediatric Use: The safety and efficacy of LYNPARZA have
not been established in pediatric patients.
Hepatic Impairment: No adjustment to the starting dose is
required in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment
(Child-Pugh classification A and B). There are no data in patients
with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh classification C).
Renal Impairment: No dosage modification is recommended
in patients with mild renal impairment (CLcr 51-80 mL/min estimated
by Cockcroft-Gault). In patients with moderate renal impairment
(CLcr 31-50 mL/min), reduce the dose of LYNPARZA to 200 mg twice
daily. There are no data in patients with severe renal impairment
or end-stage renal disease (CLcr ≤30 mL/min).
INDICATIONS
LYNPARZA is a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor
indicated:
First-Line Maintenance BRCAm Advanced Ovarian Cancer
For the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious
or suspected deleterious germline or somatic BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm
or sBRCAm) advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary
peritoneal cancer who are in complete or partial response to
first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy
based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for LYNPARZA.
First-Line Maintenance HRD-Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer
in Combination with Bevacizumab
In combination with bevacizumab for the maintenance treatment of
adult patients with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or
primary peritoneal cancer who are in complete or partial response
to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy and whose cancer is
associated with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD)-positive
status defined by either:
- a deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA mutation,
and/or
Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion
diagnostic for LYNPARZA.
Maintenance BRCA-mutated Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
For the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious
or suspected deleterious germline or somatic BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm
or sBRCAm) recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary
peritoneal cancer, who are in complete or partial response to
platinum-based chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy based on
an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for LYNPARZA.
Adjuvant Treatment of gBRCAm, HER2-Negative, High-Risk Early
Breast Cancer
For the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with deleterious or
suspected deleterious gBRCAm, human epidermal growth factor
receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, high-risk early breast cancer who have
been treated with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy. Select
patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic
for LYNPARZA.
gBRCAm, HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
For the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or
suspected deleterious gBRCAm, human epidermal growth factor
receptor 2 (HER2)-negative metastatic breast cancer who have been
treated with chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant, adjuvant, or
metastatic setting. Patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive
breast cancer should have been treated with a prior endocrine
therapy or be considered inappropriate for endocrine therapy.
Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion
diagnostic for LYNPARZA.
First-Line Maintenance gBRCAm Metastatic Pancreatic
Cancer
For the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious
or suspected deleterious gBRCAm metastatic pancreatic
adenocarcinoma whose disease has not progressed on at least 16
weeks of a first-line platinum-based chemotherapy regimen. Select
patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic
for LYNPARZA.
HRR Gene-mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate
Cancer
For the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or
suspected deleterious germline or somatic homologous recombination
repair (HRR) gene-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate
cancer (mCRPC) who have progressed following prior treatment with
enzalutamide or abiraterone. Select patients for therapy based on
an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for LYNPARZA.
BRCAm Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer in
Combination with Abiraterone and Prednisone or Prednisolone
In combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone
(abi/pred) for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or
suspected deleterious BRCA-mutated (BRCAm) metastatic
castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Select patients for
therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for
LYNPARZA.
Please see complete Prescribing Information,
including Medication Guide.
Notes
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is a highly heterogeneous disease that
originates in the tissue lining of the uterus and is most common in
women who have already been through menopause, with the average age
at diagnosis being over 60 years old.3-5 It is the 6th most common
cancer in women worldwide.6 Incidence and mortality of endometrial
cancer are expected to increase by approximately 46% and 62%
respectively (from 417,400 cases and 97,400 deaths in 2020 to
608,130 cases and 157,813 deaths) in 2040.6,7
The majority of patients with endometrial cancer are diagnosed
at an early stage of disease where the cancer is confined to the
uterus. They are typically treated with surgery and/or radiation
and the 5-year survival rate is high (approximately 95%). Patients
with advanced disease (Stage III-IV) usually have a much poorer
prognosis, with the 5-year survival rate falling to around 20-30%.
The standard of care for advanced endometrial cancer has
traditionally been limited to chemotherapy.5,8,9,10,11,12 There is
a high unmet need for novel treatment options and strategies that
can improve long-term outcomes in advanced or recurring endometrial
cancer.10,13
DUO-E
The DUO-E trial (GOG 3041/ENGOT-EN10) is a three-arm,
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter Phase III
trial of 1st-line IMFINZI® (durvalumab) plus platinum-based
chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) followed by either
IMFINZI monotherapy or IMFINZI plus LYNPARZA® (olaparib) as
maintenance therapy versus platinum-based chemotherapy alone as a
treatment for patients with newly diagnosed advanced or recurrent
endometrial cancer.
The DUO-E trial randomized 699 patients with newly diagnosed
advanced or recurrent epithelial endometrial carcinoma to receive
either IMFINZI (1120mg) or placebo, given every three weeks in
addition to standard-of-care platinum-based chemotherapy. After 4-6
cycles of chemotherapy, patients (whose disease had not progressed)
then received either IMFINZI (1500mg) or placebo every four weeks
as maintenance, plus 300mg LYNPARZA (300mg BID [2x150mg tablets,
twice a day]) or placebo until disease progression.
The dual primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) of
each treatment arm versus standard of care. Key secondary endpoints
included overall survival (OS), safety and tolerability. Mismatch
repair status, recurrence status and geographic location were
stratification factors. Mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) status
reflects an inability to correct DNA replication errors and
therefore results in an increased risk of cancer, while mismatch
repair proficient (pMMR) status indicates when DNA repair pathways
remain intact and where the mismatch repair pathway is active and
functional.14,15 The trial was sponsored independently by
AstraZeneca and conducted in 253 study locations across 22
countries including the US, Europe, South America and Asia.
For more information about the trial please visit
ClinicalTrials.gov.
IMFINZI
IMFINZI® (durvalumab) is a human monoclonal antibody that binds
to the PD-L1 protein and blocks the interaction of PD-L1 with the
PD-1 and CD80 proteins, countering the tumor’s immune-evading
tactics and releasing the inhibition of immune responses.
IMFINZI is the only approved immunotherapy and the global
standard of care in the curative-intent setting of unresectable,
Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients whose
disease has not progressed after chemoradiation therapy based on
the PACIFIC Phase III trial. IMFINZI is also approved in the US,
EU, Japan, China and many other countries around the world for the
treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) based on
the CASPIAN Phase III trial. Additionally, IMFINZI is approved in
combination with a short course of IMJUDO® (tremelimumab) and
chemotherapy for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC in the US, EU
and Japan based on the POSEIDON Phase III trial.
In addition to its indications in lung cancer, IMFINZI also is
approved in combination with chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus
cisplatin) in locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer
and in combination with IMJUDO in unresectable hepatocellular
carcinoma in the US, EU, Japan and several other countries based on
the TOPAZ-1 and HIMALAYA Phase III trials, respectively. IMFINZI is
approved in previously treated patients with advanced bladder
cancer in a small number of countries.
Since the first approval in May 2017, more than 200,000 patients
have been treated with IMFINZI.
As part of a broad development program, IMFINZI is being tested
as a single treatment and in combination with other anti-cancer
treatments for patients with SCLC, NSCLC, bladder cancer, several
gastrointestinal cancers and other solid tumors.
LYNPARZA
LYNPARZA® (olaparib) is a first-in-class PARP inhibitor and the
first targeted treatment to block DNA damage response (DDR) in
cells/tumors harboring a deficiency in homologous
recombination-related (HRR) genes, such as those with mutations in
BRCA1 and/or BRCA2, or those where deficiency is induced by other
agents (such as new hormonal agents [NHAs]).
Inhibition of PARP with LYNPARZA leads to the trapping of PARP
bound to DNA single-strand breaks, stalling of replication forks,
their collapse and the generation of DNA double-strand breaks and
cancer cell death.
LYNPARZA is currently approved in a number of countries across
multiple tumor types including maintenance treatment of
platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer and as both monotherapy
and in combination with bevacizumab for the 1st-line maintenance
treatment of BRCA-mutated (BRCAm) and homologous recombination
repair deficient (HRD)-positive advanced ovarian cancer,
respectively; for germline BRCA mutation (gBRCAm), HER2-negative
metastatic breast cancer (in the EU and Japan, this includes
locally advanced breast cancer); for gBRCAm, HER2-negative
high-risk early breast cancer (in Japan, this includes all BRCAm
HER2-negative high-risk early breast cancer); for gBRCAm metastatic
pancreatic cancer; in combination with abiraterone for the
treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
(mCRPC) when chemotherapy is not clinically indicated (EU only) and
for BRCAm mCRPC (US and Japan); and as monotherapy for HRR
gene-mutated mCRPC in patients who have progressed on prior NHA
treatment (BRCAm only in the EU and Japan). In China, LYNPARZA is
approved for the treatment of BRCA-mutated mCRPC as well as
1st-line maintenance treatment with bevacizumab for HRD-positive
advanced ovarian cancer.
LYNPARZA is being jointly developed and commercialized by
AstraZeneca and Merck & Co., Inc., known as MSD outside the US
and Canada, both as a monotherapy and in combination with other
potential medicines. Independently, the companies are developing
and will commercialize LYNPARZA in combination with their
respective PD-L1 and PD-1 medicines, IMFINZI® (durvalumab) and
KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab). LYNPARZA has been used to treat over
75,000 patients worldwide. LYNPARZA has a broad clinical trial
development program, and AstraZeneca and Merck are working together
to understand how it may affect multiple PARP-dependent tumors as a
monotherapy and in combination across multiple cancer types.
LYNPARZA is the foundation of AstraZeneca’s industry-leading
portfolio of potential new medicines targeting DDR mechanisms in
cancer cells.
AstraZeneca in oncology
AstraZeneca is leading a revolution in oncology with the
ambition to provide cures for cancer in every form, following the
science to understand cancer and all its complexities to discover,
develop and deliver life-changing medicines to patients.
The Company's focus is on some of the most challenging cancers.
It is through persistent innovation that AstraZeneca has built one
of the most diverse portfolios and pipelines in the industry, with
the potential to catalyze changes in the practice of medicine and
transform the patient experience.
AstraZeneca has the vision to redefine cancer care and, one day,
eliminate cancer as a cause of death.
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