Table 1 shows the recommended dosing regimens.
Abbreviations: CR=complete remission; CRi=complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery. | |||
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Day 1 | Day 8* | Day 15* | |
Dosing regimen for Cycle 1 | |||
All patients: | |||
Dose† | 0.8 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 |
Cycle length | 21 days‡ | ||
Dosing regimen for subsequent cycles depending on response to treatment | |||
Dose† | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 |
Cycle length | 28 days# | ||
Dose† | 0.8 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 |
Cycle length | 28 days# |
Modify the dose of BESPONSA for toxicities (see Tables 2–4). BESPONSA doses within a treatment cycle (i.e., Days 8 and/or 15) do not need to be interrupted due to neutropenia or thrombocytopenia, but dosing interruptions within a cycle are recommended for non-hematologic toxicities. If the dose is reduced due to BESPONSA-related toxicity, the dose must not be re-escalated.
Table 2. BESPONSA Dosage Modifications for Hematologic Toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
Criteria | BESPONSA Dosage Modification(s) |
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Abbreviation: ANC=absolute neutrophil count. | |
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If prior to BESPONSA treatment ANC was greater than or equal to 1 × 109/L | If ANC decreases, then interrupt the next cycle of treatment until recovery of ANC to greater than or equal to 1 × 109/L. Discontinue BESPONSA if low ANC persists for greater than 28 days and is suspected to be related to BESPONSA. |
If prior to BESPONSA treatment platelet count was greater than or equal to 50 × 109/L* | If platelet count decreases, then interrupt the next cycle of treatment until platelet count recovers to greater than or equal to 50 × 109/L*. Discontinue BESPONSA if low platelet count persists for greater than 28 days and is suspected to be related to BESPONSA. |
If prior to BESPONSA treatment ANC was less than 1 × 109/L and/or platelet count was less than 50 × 109/L* | If ANC or platelet count decreases, then interrupt the next cycle of treatment until at least one of the following occurs:
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Non-hematologic Toxicity | Dosage Modification(s) |
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Abbreviations: ALT=alanine aminotransferase; AST=aspartate aminotransferase; ULN=upper limit of normal; VOD=veno‑occlusive disease. | |
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VOD or other severe liver toxicity | Permanently discontinue treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. |
Total bilirubin greater than 1.5 × ULN and AST/ALT greater than 2.5 × ULN | Interrupt dosing until recovery of total bilirubin to less than or equal to 1.5 × ULN and AST/ALT to less than or equal to 2.5 × ULN prior to each dose unless due to Gilbert's syndrome or hemolysis. Permanently discontinue treatment if total bilirubin does not recover to less than or equal to 1.5 × ULN or AST/ALT does not recover to less than or equal to 2.5 × ULN [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. |
Infusion related reaction | Interrupt the infusion and institute appropriate medical management. Depending on the severity of the infusion related reaction, consider discontinuation of the infusion or administration of steroids and antihistamines. For severe or life-threatening infusion reactions, permanently discontinue treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. |
Non-hematologic toxicity greater than or equal to Grade 2* | Interrupt treatment until recovery to Grade 1 or pre-treatment grade levels prior to each dose. |
Duration of Dose Interruption Due to Toxicity | Dosage Modification(s) |
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Less than 7 days (within a cycle) | Interrupt the next dose (maintain a minimum of 6 days between doses). |
Greater than or equal to 7 days | Omit the next dose within the cycle. |
Greater than or equal to 14 days | Once adequate recovery is achieved, decrease the total dose by 25% for the subsequent cycle. If further dose modification is required, then reduce the number of doses to 2 per cycle for subsequent cycles. If a 25% decrease in the total dose followed by a decrease to 2 doses per cycle is not tolerated, then permanently discontinue treatment. |
Greater than 28 days | Consider permanent discontinuation of treatment. |
Protect the reconstituted and diluted BESPONSA solutions from light. Do not freeze the reconstituted or diluted solution.
The maximum time from reconstitution through the end of administration should be less than or equal to 8 hours, with less than or equal to 4 hours between reconstitution and dilution.
Reconstitution:
Dilution:
Infusion Bag Administration | Syringe Administration |
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Administration:
Do not mix BESPONSA or administer as an infusion with other medicinal products.
Table 6 shows the storage times and conditions for reconstitution, dilution, and administration of BESPONSA.
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Storage Time and Conditions* | |
Reconstituted Solution |
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Diluted Solution |
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Table 1 shows the recommended dosing regimens.
Abbreviations: CR=complete remission; CRi=complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery. | |||
| |||
Day 1 | Day 8* | Day 15* | |
Dosing regimen for Cycle 1 | |||
All patients: | |||
Dose† | 0.8 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 |
Cycle length | 21 days‡ | ||
Dosing regimen for subsequent cycles depending on response to treatment | |||
Dose† | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 |
Cycle length | 28 days# | ||
Dose† | 0.8 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 | 0.5 mg/m2 |
Cycle length | 28 days# |
Modify the dose of BESPONSA for toxicities (see Tables 2–4). BESPONSA doses within a treatment cycle (i.e., Days 8 and/or 15) do not need to be interrupted due to neutropenia or thrombocytopenia, but dosing interruptions within a cycle are recommended for non-hematologic toxicities. If the dose is reduced due to BESPONSA-related toxicity, the dose must not be re-escalated.
Table 2. BESPONSA Dosage Modifications for Hematologic Toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
Criteria | BESPONSA Dosage Modification(s) |
---|---|
Abbreviation: ANC=absolute neutrophil count. | |
| |
If prior to BESPONSA treatment ANC was greater than or equal to 1 × 109/L | If ANC decreases, then interrupt the next cycle of treatment until recovery of ANC to greater than or equal to 1 × 109/L. Discontinue BESPONSA if low ANC persists for greater than 28 days and is suspected to be related to BESPONSA. |
If prior to BESPONSA treatment platelet count was greater than or equal to 50 × 109/L* | If platelet count decreases, then interrupt the next cycle of treatment until platelet count recovers to greater than or equal to 50 × 109/L*. Discontinue BESPONSA if low platelet count persists for greater than 28 days and is suspected to be related to BESPONSA. |
If prior to BESPONSA treatment ANC was less than 1 × 109/L and/or platelet count was less than 50 × 109/L* | If ANC or platelet count decreases, then interrupt the next cycle of treatment until at least one of the following occurs:
|
Non-hematologic Toxicity | Dosage Modification(s) |
---|---|
Abbreviations: ALT=alanine aminotransferase; AST=aspartate aminotransferase; ULN=upper limit of normal; VOD=veno‑occlusive disease. | |
| |
VOD or other severe liver toxicity | Permanently discontinue treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. |
Total bilirubin greater than 1.5 × ULN and AST/ALT greater than 2.5 × ULN | Interrupt dosing until recovery of total bilirubin to less than or equal to 1.5 × ULN and AST/ALT to less than or equal to 2.5 × ULN prior to each dose unless due to Gilbert's syndrome or hemolysis. Permanently discontinue treatment if total bilirubin does not recover to less than or equal to 1.5 × ULN or AST/ALT does not recover to less than or equal to 2.5 × ULN [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. |
Infusion related reaction | Interrupt the infusion and institute appropriate medical management. Depending on the severity of the infusion related reaction, consider discontinuation of the infusion or administration of steroids and antihistamines. For severe or life-threatening infusion reactions, permanently discontinue treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. |
Non-hematologic toxicity greater than or equal to Grade 2* | Interrupt treatment until recovery to Grade 1 or pre-treatment grade levels prior to each dose. |
Duration of Dose Interruption Due to Toxicity | Dosage Modification(s) |
---|---|
Less than 7 days (within a cycle) | Interrupt the next dose (maintain a minimum of 6 days between doses). |
Greater than or equal to 7 days | Omit the next dose within the cycle. |
Greater than or equal to 14 days | Once adequate recovery is achieved, decrease the total dose by 25% for the subsequent cycle. If further dose modification is required, then reduce the number of doses to 2 per cycle for subsequent cycles. If a 25% decrease in the total dose followed by a decrease to 2 doses per cycle is not tolerated, then permanently discontinue treatment. |
Greater than 28 days | Consider permanent discontinuation of treatment. |
Protect the reconstituted and diluted BESPONSA solutions from light. Do not freeze the reconstituted or diluted solution.
The maximum time from reconstitution through the end of administration should be less than or equal to 8 hours, with less than or equal to 4 hours between reconstitution and dilution.
Reconstitution:
Dilution:
Infusion Bag Administration | Syringe Administration |
|
|
Administration:
Do not mix BESPONSA or administer as an infusion with other medicinal products.
Table 6 shows the storage times and conditions for reconstitution, dilution, and administration of BESPONSA.
| |
Storage Time and Conditions* | |
Reconstituted Solution |
|
Diluted Solution |
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