Tofacitinib 5 Mg (as Tofacitinib Citrate 8 Mg) Oral Tablet
- WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS, MORTALITY, MALIGNANCY, MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS, and THROMBOSIS
- RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
- 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
- 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
- 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
- 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
- 10 OVERDOSAGE
- 11 DESCRIPTION
- 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
- 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
- 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
- 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
- 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
- SPL UNCLASSIFIED
- SPL MEDGUIDE
WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS, MORTALITY, MALIGNANCY, MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS, and THROMBOSIS
Patients treated with
tofacitinib tablets
are at increased risk for developing serious bacterial, fungal, viral, and opportunistic infections, including tuberculosis (TB), that may lead to hospitalization or death [see Warnings and Precautions (
- Active TB, which may present with pulmonary or extrapulmonary disease. Patients should be tested for latent TB before tofacitinib tablets use and during therapy. Treatment for latent infection should be initiated prior to tofacitinib tablets use.
- Invasive fungal infections, including cryptococcosis and pneumocystosis. Patients with invasive fungal infections may present with disseminated, rather than localized, disease.
- Bacterial, viral, including herpes zoster, and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens.
Patients should be closely monitored for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after tofacitinib tablets treatment, including the possible development of TB in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy. If a serious infection develops, interrupt tofacitinib tablets until the infection is controlled [see Warnings and Precautions (
MORTALITY
In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular (CV) risk factor comparing tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice a day to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, a higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden CV death, was observed with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice a day [see Warnings and Precautions (
Tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily dosage is not recommended for the treatment of RA, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), or polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) [see Dosage and Administration (
MALIGNANCIES
Malignancies, including lymphomas and solid tumors, have occurred in patients treated with tofacitinib and other Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat inflammatory conditions.
In RA patients, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC)) was observed in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice a day compared with TNF blockers [see Warnings and Precautions (
Lymphomas and lung cancers were observed at a higher rate in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice a day in RA patients compared to those treated with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk.
MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS
RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily, had a higher rate of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (defined as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke), compared to those treated with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk. Discontinue tofacitinib tablets in patients that have experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke [see Warnings and Precautions (
THROMBOSIS
Thrombosis, including pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, and arterial thrombosis have occurred in patients treated with tofacitinib and other Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat inflammatory conditions. Many of these events were serious and some resulted in death. RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily compared to TNF blockers had an observed increase in incidence of these events. Avoid tofacitinib tablets in patients at risk. Discontinue tofacitinib tablets and promptly evaluate patients with symptoms of thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
1.3 Ankylosing Spondylitis
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
1.4 Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
1.5 Ulcerative Colitis
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biological therapies for UC or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Recommended Evaluations and Immunization Prior to Treatment Initiation
- Active and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection evaluation: If the patient has latent TB, treat for TB prior to tofacitinib tablets treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.1 )]. - Viral hepatitis screening in accordance with clinical guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.1 )].A complete blood count: Avoid initiation of tofacitinib tablets treatment in patients with a lymphocyte count less than 500 cells/mm3, absolute neutrophil count less than 1,000 cells/mm3, or hemoglobin level less than 9 g/dL [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8 )]. - Baseline hepatic function evaluation: tofacitinib tablets is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations (
8.7 ) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3 )]. - Update immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. The interval between live vaccinations and initiation of tofacitinib tablets should be in accordance with current vaccination guidelines regarding immunosuppressive agents [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.9 )].
2.2 Important Administration Instructions
- XELJANZ XR (extended-release tablets) is not substitutable with tofacitinib tablets. Switching between tofacitinib tablets and XELJANZ XR should be made by the healthcare provider.
- Dose interruption is recommended for management of lymphopenia, neutropenia, and anemia [see Warnings and Precautions
(
5.8 ) and Adverse Reactions (6.1 )]. - Interrupt use of tofacitinib tablets if a patient develops a serious infection until the infection is controlled [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.1 )]. - Take tofacitinib tablets with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (
12.3 )].
2.3 Recommended Dosage in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Adults
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Tofacitinib
Tablets
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Patients with Normal Renal and Hepatic Functiona
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5 mg twice daily |
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Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment (RI)b
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| Mild RI (CLcr > 50 and ≤ 80 mL/min) |
5 mg twice daily |
| Moderate RI (CLcr ≥ 30 and ≤ 50 mL/min) |
5 mg once daily |
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Severe RI (CLcr < 30 mL/min) |
5 mg once daily |
| For patients undergoing hemodialysis, administer the dose after the dialysis session on dialysis days. If a dose was taken before the dialysis procedure, supplemental doses are not recommended after dialysis. |
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Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment (HI)
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| Mild HI (Child-Pugh A) |
5 mg twice daily |
| Moderate HI (Child-Pugh B) |
5 mg once daily |
| Severe HI (Child-Pugh C) |
Use of tofacitinib tablets is not recommended. |
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Dosage Modifications with Concomitant Use of CYP3A4 and/or CYP2C19 Inhibitor(s)
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| Strong CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) |
5 mg twice daily |
| Moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) |
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| Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) |
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| Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) with strong CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) (e.g., fluconazole) |
5 mg once daily |
| Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) |
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Dosage Modifications for Lymphopenia, Neutropenia, or Anemia
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| Patients with lymphocyte count less than 500 cells/mm3, confirmed by repeat testing |
Discontinue dosing. |
| Patients with ANC less than 500 cells/mm3 |
Discontinue dosing. |
| Patients with ANC 500 cells/mm3 to 1,000 cells/mm3
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Interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1,000, resume 5 mg twice daily. |
| Patients with hemoglobin less than 8 g/dL or a decrease of more than 2 g/dL |
Interrupt dosing until hemoglobin values have normalized. |
2 g/dL.
b Tofacitinib PK was evaluated in subjects with varying degrees of renal impairment, where the severity of renal impairment was defined based on creatinine clearance (CLcr) estimated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation: CLcr > 80 mL/min (normal renal function); > 50 and
≤ 80 mL/min (mild renal impairment); ≥ 30 and ≤ 50 mL/min (moderate renal impairment);
< 30 mL/min (severe renal impairment).
Switching from Tofacitinib Tablets to XELJANZ XR Extended-Release Tablets
Patients treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg twice daily may be switched to XELJANZ XR extended-release tablets 11 mg once daily the day following the last dose of tofacitinib tablets 5 mg.
2.4 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older with Psoriatic Arthritis or Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older
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Tofacitinib tablets
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Patients with Normal Renal and Hepatic Functiona |
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Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment (RI)
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| Mild RI |
Same as patients with normal renal function. |
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Moderate RI |
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Severe RI |
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| For patients undergoing hemodialysis, administer the dose after the dialysis session on dialysis days. If a dose was taken before the dialysis procedure, supplemental doses are not recommended after dialysis. |
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Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment (HI)
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| Mild HI |
Same as patients with normal hepatic function. |
| Moderate HI |
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| Severe HI |
Use of tofacitinib tablets is not recommended. |
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Dosage Modifications with Concomitant Use of CYP3A4 and/or CYP2C19 Inhibitor(s)
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| Strong CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) |
No dosage modification is recommended. |
| Moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) |
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| Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) |
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| Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) with strong CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) (e.g., fluconazole) |
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| Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) |
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Dosage Modifications for Lymphopenia, Neutropenia, or Anemia
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| Patients with lymphocyte count less than 500 cells/mm3, confirmed by repeat testing |
Discontinue dosing. |
| Patients with ANC less than 500 cells/mm3
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Discontinue dosing. |
| Patients with ANC 500 to 1,000 cells/mm3
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Interrupt dosing until ANC is greater than 1,000 cells/mm3. |
| Patients with hemoglobin less than 8 g/dL or a decrease of more than 2 g/dL |
Interrupt dosing until hemoglobin values have normalized. |
b Patients treated with XELJANZ oral solution 5 mL may be switched to tofacitinib tablets 5 mg.
2.5 Recommended Dosage in Adults with Ulcerative Colitis
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Adults
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Tofacitinib tablets
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Patients with Normal Renal and Hepatic Functiona |
Induction: 10 mg twice daily for at least 8 weeks [see Clinical Studies ( Discontinue 10 mg twice daily after 16 weeks if adequate therapeutic response is not achieved. Maintenance: 5 mg twice daily. For patients with loss of response during maintenance treatment, may consider a dosage of 10 mg twice daily (limited to the shortest duration), with careful consideration of the benefits and risks for the individual patient. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response. |
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Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment (RI)b
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| Mild RI (CLcr > 50 and ≤ 80 mL/min) |
Same as patients with normal renal function. |
| Moderate RI (CLcr ≥ 30 and ≤ 50 mL/min) |
Induction: 5 mg twice daily for at least 8 weeks [see Clinical Studies ( Maintenance: 5 mg once daily. For patients with loss of response during maintenance treatment, may consider a dosage of 5 mg twice daily (limited to the shortest duration), with careful consideration of the benefits and risks for the individual patient. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response. |
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Severe RI (CLcr < 30 mL/min) |
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| For patients undergoing hemodialysis, administer the dose after the dialysis session on dialysis days. If a dose was taken before the dialysis procedure, supplemental doses are not recommended after dialysis. |
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Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment (HI)
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| Mild HI (Child-Pugh A) |
Same as patients with normal hepatic function. |
| Moderate HI (Child-Pugh B) |
Induction: 5 mg twice daily for at least 8 weeks [see Clinical Studies ( Maintenance: 5 mg once daily. For patients with loss of response during maintenance treatment, may consider a dosage of 5 mg twice daily (limited to the shortest duration), with careful consideration of the benefits and risks for the individual patient. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response. |
| Severe HI (Child-Pugh C) |
Use of tofacitinib tablets is not recommended. |
b Tofacitinib PK was evaluated in subjects with varying degrees of renal impairment, where the severity of renal impairment was defined based on creatinine clearance (CLcr) estimated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation: CLcr > 80 mL/min (normal renal function); CLcr > 50 and ≤ 80 mL/min (mild renal impairment); ≥ 30 and ≤ 50 mL/min (moderate renal impairment); < 30 mL/min (severe renal impairment).
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Adults
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Tofacitinib Tablets
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Dosage Modifications with Concomitant Use of CYP3A4 and/or CYP2C19 Inhibitor(s)
|
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| Strong CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) |
No dosage modification is recommended. |
| Moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) |
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| Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) |
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| Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) with strong CYP2C19 inhibitor(s) (e.g., fluconazole) |
Induction: 5 mg twice daily for at least 8 weeks [see Clinical Studies ( |
| Strong CYP3A4 inhibitor(s) |
Maintenance: 5 mg once daily. For patients with loss of response during maintenance treatment, may consider a dosage of 5 mg twice daily (limited to the shortest duration), with careful consideration of the benefits and risks for the individual patient. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response. |
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Dosage Modifications for Lymphopenia, Neutropenia, or Anemia
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| Lymphocyte count less than 500 cells/mm3, confirmed by repeat testing |
Discontinue dosing. |
| ANC less than 500 cells/mm3
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Discontinue dosing. |
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ANC 500 to 1,000 cells/mm3 |
If taking: ● 10 mg twice daily, reduce to 5 mg twice daily. When ANC is greater than 1,000, increase to 10 mg twice daily based on clinical response. ● 5 mg twice daily, interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1,000, resume 5 mg twice daily. |
| Hemoglobin less than 8 g/dL or a decrease of more than 2 g/dL |
Interrupt dosing until hemoglobin values have normalized. |
Patients treated with tofacitinib tablets:
- 5 mg twice daily may be switched to XELJANZ XR extended-release tablets 11 mg once daily the day following the last dose of tofacitinib tablets 5 mg.
- 10 mg twice daily may be switched to XELJANZ XR extended-release tablets 22 mg once daily the day following the last dose of tofacitinib tablets 10 mg.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Tofacitinib tablets, 10 mg (equivalent to 16.15 mg tofacitinib citrate) are light green to green colored, round shaped, film coated tablets debossed with "1589" on one side and plain on the other side.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Serious Infections
In the UC population, treatment with tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily was associated with greater risk of serious infections compared to 5 mg twice daily. Additionally, opportunistic herpes zoster infections (including meningoencephalitis, ophthalmologic, and disseminated cutaneous) were seen in patients who were treated with tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily.
Other serious infections that were not reported in clinical studies may also occur (e.g., coccidioidomycosis).
Avoid use of tofacitinib tablets in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. The risks and benefits of treatment should be considered prior to initiating tofacitinib tablets in patients:
- with chronic or recurrent infection
- who have been exposed to tuberculosis
- with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection
- who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or
- with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection.
Caution is also recommended in patients with a history of chronic lung disease, or in those who develop interstitial lung disease, as they may be more prone to infections.
Risk of infection may be higher with increasing degrees of lymphopenia and consideration should be given to lymphocyte counts when assessing individual patient risk of infection. Discontinuation and monitoring criteria for lymphopenia are recommended [see Dosage and Administration (
Tuberculosis
Evaluate and test patients for latent or active tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to and per applicable guidelines during administration of tofacitinib tablets.
Consider anti-TB therapy prior to administration of tofacitinib tablets in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but who have risk factors for TB infection. Consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of TB is recommended to aid in the decision about whether initiating anti-TB therapy is appropriate for an individual patient.
Monitor patients closely for the development of signs and symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.
Treat patients with latent TB with standard antimycobacterial therapy before administering tofacitinib tablets.
Viral Reactivation
Viral reactivation, including cases of herpes virus reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster), were observed in clinical studies with tofacitinib. Postmarketing cases of hepatitis B reactivation have been reported in patients treated with tofacitinib. The impact of tofacitinib tablets on chronic viral hepatitis reactivation is unknown. Patients who screened positive for hepatitis B or C were excluded from clinical trials. Perform screening for viral hepatitis in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting therapy with tofacitinib tablets. The risk of herpes zoster is increased in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets and appears to be higher in patients treated with tofacitinib in Japan and Korea.
5.2 Increased Risk of Mortality
Tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily dosages are not recommended for the treatment of RA, PsA, AS, or pcJIA [see Dosage and Administration (
For the treatment of UC, use tofacitinib tablets at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration needed to achieve/maintain therapeutic response [see Dosage and Administration (
5.3 Malignancy and Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Other malignancies were observed in tofacitinib clinical studies and the postmarketing setting, including, but not limited to, lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
In RA Safety Study 1, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC)) was observed in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice a day compared with TNF blockers. The incidence rate of malignancies (excluding NMSC) per 100 patient-years was 1.13 for tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice a day, 1.13 for tofacitinib tablets 5 mg twice a day, and 0.77 for TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk [see Clinical Studies (
Lymphomas and lung cancers, which are a subset of all malignancies in RA Safety Study 1, were observed at a higher rate in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg twice a day and tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice a day compared to those treated with TNF blockers. The incidence rate of lymphomas per 100 patient-years was 0.11 for tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice a day, 0.07 for tofacitinib tablets 5 mg twice a day, and 0.02 for TNF blockers. The incidence rate of lung cancers per 100 patient-years among current and past smokers was 0.59 for tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice a day, 0.48 for tofacitinib tablets 5 mg twice a day, and 0.27 for TNF blockers [see Clinical Studies (
Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with tofacitinib tablets, particularly in patients with a known malignancy (other than a successfully treated NMSC), patients who develop a malignancy while on treatment, and patients who are current or past smokers. Tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily dosages are not recommended for the treatment of RA, PsA, AS, or pcJIA [see Dosage and Administration (
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) have been reported in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets. Periodic skin examination is recommended for patients who are at increased risk for skin cancer. In the UC population, treatment with tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily was associated with greater risk of NMSC than treatment with placebo.
5.4 Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk.
Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with tofacitinib tablets, particularly in patients who are current or past smokers and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors. Inform patients about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and the steps to take if they occur. Discontinue tofacitinib tablets in patients that have experienced a MI or stroke. Tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily dosage is not recommended for the treatment of RA, PsA, AS, or pcJIA [see Dosage and Administration (
5.5 Thrombosis
Patients with RA 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor treated with tofacitinib tablets 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily compared to TNF blockers in RA Safety Study 1 had an observed increase in incidence of these thrombotic events. The incidence rate of DVT per 100 patient-years was 0.28 for tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice a day, 0.22 for tofacitinib tablets 5 mg twice a day, and 0.16 for TNF blockers. The incidence rate of PE per 100 patient-years was 0.49 for tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice a day, 0.18 for tofacitinib tablets 5 mg twice a day, and 0.05 for TNF blockers [see Clinical Studies (
Tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily dosage is not recommended for the treatment of RA, PsA, AS, or pcJIA [see Dosage and Administration (
In a long-term extension study in patients with UC, five cases of pulmonary embolism were reported in patients taking tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily, including one death in a patient with advanced cancer.
Promptly evaluate patients with symptoms of thrombosis and discontinue tofacitinib tablets in patients with symptoms of thrombosis.
Avoid tofacitinib tablets in patients that may be at increased risk of thrombosis. For the treatment of UC, use tofacitinib tablets at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration needed to achieve/maintain therapeutic response [see Dosage and Administration (
5.6 Gastrointestinal Perforations
There was no discernable difference in frequency of gastrointestinal perforation between the placebo and the tofacitinib tablets treatment groups in clinical trials of patients with UC, and many of them were receiving background corticosteroids. Promptly evaluate patients treated with tofacitinib tablets who may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal perforation (e.g., patients with a history of diverticulitis or taking NSAIDs) and who present with new onset abdominal symptoms for early identification of gastrointestinal perforation [see Adverse Reactions (
5.7 Hypersensitivity Reactions
5.8 Laboratory Abnormalities
Lymphocyte Abnormalities
Treatment with tofacitinib tablets was associated with initial lymphocytosis at one month of tofacitinib tablets treatment followed by a gradual decrease in mean absolute lymphocyte counts below the baseline of approximately 10% during 12 months of therapy. Lymphocyte counts less than 500 cells/mm3 in these patients were associated with an increased incidence of treated and serious infections.
- Monitor lymphocyte counts at baseline and every 3 months thereafter.
- Avoid initiation of tofacitinib tablets treatment in patients with a low lymphocyte count (i.e., less than 500 cells/mm3). In patients who develop a confirmed absolute lymphocyte count less than 500 cells/mm3, treatment with tofacitinib tablets is not recommended.
Treatment with tofacitinib tablets was associated with an increased incidence of neutropenia (less than 2,000 cells/mm3) compared to treatment with placebo.
- Monitor neutrophil counts at baseline and after 4 weeks to 8 weeks of treatment and every 3 months thereafter.
- Avoid initiation of tofacitinib tablets treatment in patients with a low neutrophil count (i.e., ANC less than 1,000 cells/mm3). For patients who develop a persistent ANC of 500 cells/mm3to 1,000 cells/mm3, interrupt dosing until ANC is greater than or equal to 1,000 cells/mm3. In patients who develop an ANC less than 500 cells/mm3, treatment with tofacitinib tablets is not recommended.
- Monitor hemoglobin at baseline and after 4 weeks to 8 weeks of treatment and every 3 months thereafter.
- Avoid initiation of tofacitinib tablets treatment in patients with a low hemoglobin level (i.e., less than 9 g/dL). Interrupt treatment with tofacitinib tablets in patients who develop hemoglobin levels less than 8 g/dL or whose hemoglobin level drops greater than 2 g/dL on treatment until hemoglobin values have normalized.
Treatment with tofacitinib tablets was associated with an increased incidence of liver enzyme elevation compared to treatment with placebo. Most of these abnormalities occurred in studies with background DMARD therapy (primarily methotrexate).
- Routine monitoring of liver tests and prompt investigation of the causes of liver enzyme elevations is recommended to identify potential cases of drug-induced liver injury.
- If drug-induced liver injury is suspected, interrupt the administration of tofacitinib tablets until this diagnosis has been excluded.
Treatment with tofacitinib tablets was associated with dose-dependent increases in lipid parameters including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Maximum changes in these lipid parameters were generally observed within 6 weeks. There were no clinically relevant changes in LDL/HDL cholesterol ratios. The effect of these lipid parameter elevations on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined.
- Perform assessment of lipid parameters approximately 4 weeks to 8 weeks following initiation of tofacitinib tablets therapy.
- Manage patients according to clinical guidelines [e.g., National Cholesterol Educational Program (NCEP)] for the management of hyperlipidemia.
5.9 Vaccinations
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.1 )] - Increased Risk of Mortality [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.2 )] - Malignancy and Lymphoproliferative Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.3 )] - Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.4 )] - Thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.5 )] - Gastrointestinal Perforations [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.6 )] - Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.7 )] - Laboratory Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (
5.8 )]
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
The clinical studies described in this subsection were conducted using tofacitinib tablets (referred to as "tofacitinib" in this subsection of labeling) and/or XELJANZ oral solution.
Adverse Reactions in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
In RA Safety Study 1, 1,455 adults were treated with tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, 1,456 adults were treated with 10 mg twice daily, and 1,451 adults were treated with a TNF blocker for a median of 4 years [see Clinical Studies (
The safety of tofacitinib was also evaluated in two Phase 2 and five Phase 3 double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trials in patients with RA. In these trials, adults were randomized to receive:
- Tofacitinib (monotherapy) 5 mg twice daily (292 patients) or 10 mg twice daily (306 patients),
- In combination with DMARDs (including methotrexate), tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily (1,044 patients) or 10 mg twice daily (1,043 patients) and
- Placebo (809 patients).
The long-term safety population includes all adults with RA who participated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (including earlier development phase studies) and then participated in one of two long-term safety studies. The design of the long-term safety studies allowed for modification of tofacitinib doses according to clinical judgment. This limits the interpretation of the long-term safety data with respect to dose.
The most common serious adverse reactions were serious infections [see Warnings and Precautions (
The proportion of patients who discontinued treatment due to any adverse reaction during the 0 month to 3 months exposure in the double-blind, placebo-controlled trials was 4% for tofacitinib-treated patients and 3% for placebo-treated patients.
Overall Infections
In the seven placebo-controlled trials in patients with RA, during the 0 month to 3 months exposure, the overall frequency of infections was 20% and 22% in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily groups, respectively, and 18% in the placebo group.
The most commonly reported infections with tofacitinib were upper respiratory tract infections, nasopharyngitis, and urinary tract infections (4%, 3%, and 2% of patients, respectively).
Serious Infections: In the seven placebo-controlled trials in patients with RA, during the 0 month to 3 months exposure, serious infections were reported in 1 patient (0.5 events per 100 patient-years) who received placebo and 11 patients (1.7 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily. The rate difference between treatment groups (and the corresponding 95% confidence interval) was 1.1 (-0.4, 2.5) events per 100 patient-years for the combined tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 10 mg twice daily group minus placebo.
In the seven placebo-controlled trials, during the 0 month to 12 months exposure, serious infections were reported in 34 patients (2.7 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 33 patients (2.7 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily. The rate difference between tofacitinib doses (and the corresponding 95% confidence interval) was -0.1 (-1.3, 1.2) events per 100 patient-years for tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily minus tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily.
The most common serious infections included pneumonia, cellulitis, herpes zoster, and urinary tract infection [see Warnings and Precautions (
Tuberculosis: In the seven placebo-controlled trials in patients with RA, during the 0 month to 3 months exposure, tuberculosis (TB) was not reported in patients who received placebo, tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, or tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily.
In the seven placebo-controlled trials, during the 0 month to 12 months exposure, TB was reported in 0 patients who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 6 patients (0.5 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily. The rate difference between tofacitinib doses (and the corresponding 95% confidence interval) was 0.5 (0.1, 0.9) events per 100 patient-years for tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily minus tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily.
Cases of disseminated TB were also reported. The median tofacitinib exposure prior to diagnosis of TB was 10 months (range from 152 days to 960 days) [see Warnings and Precautions (
Opportunistic Infections (excluding tuberculosis): In the seven placebo-controlled trials in patients with RA, during the 0 to 3 months exposure, opportunistic infections were not reported in patients who received placebo, tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, or tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily.
In the seven placebo-controlled trials, during the 0 month to 12 months exposure, opportunistic infections were reported in 4 patients (0.3 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 4 patients (0.3 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily. The rate difference between tofacitinib doses (and the corresponding 95% confidence interval) was 0 (-0.5, 0.5) events per 100 patient-years for tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily minus tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily.
The median tofacitinib exposure prior to diagnosis of an opportunistic infection was 8 months (range from 41 days to 698 days) [see Warnings and Precautions (
Malignancies
In the seven placebo-controlled trials in patients with RA, during the 0 month to 3 months exposure, malignancies excluding NMSC were reported in 0 patients who received placebo and 2 patients (0.3 events per 100 patient-years) who received either tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily.
The rate difference between treatment groups (and the corresponding 95% confidence interval) was 0.3 (-0.1, 0.7) events per 100 patient-years for the combined tofacitinib 5 mg and 10 mg twice daily group minus placebo.
In the seven placebo-controlled trials, during the 0 month to 12 months exposure, malignancies excluding NMSC were reported in 5 patients (0.4 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 7 patients (0.6 events per 100 patient-years) who received tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily. The rate difference between tofacitinib doses (and the corresponding 95% confidence interval) was 0.2 (-0.4, 0.7) events per 100 patient-years for tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily minus tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily. One of these malignancies was a case of lymphoma that occurred during the 0- month to 12-month period in a patient treated with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily. The most common types of malignancy, including malignancies observed during the long-term extension in tofacitinib -treated patients, were lung and breast cancer, followed by gastric, colorectal, renal cell, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and malignant melanoma [see Warnings and Precautions (
Laboratory Abnormalities
Lymphopenia: In the placebo-controlled clinical trials in patients with RA, confirmed decreases in absolute lymphocyte counts below 500 cells/mm3 occurred in 0.04% of patients for the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 10 mg twice daily groups combined during the first 3 months of exposure.
Confirmed lymphocyte counts less than 500 cells/mm3 were associated with an increased incidence of treated and serious infections [see Warnings and Precautions (
Neutropenia: In the placebo-controlled clinical trials in patients with RA, confirmed decreases in ANC below 1,000 cells/mm3 occurred in 0.07% of patients for the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 10 mg twice daily groups combined during the first 3 months of exposure.
There were no confirmed decreases in ANC below 500 cells/mm3 observed in any treatment group. There was no clear relationship between neutropenia and the occurrence of serious infections.
In the long-term safety population, the pattern and incidence of confirmed decreases in ANC remained consistent with what was seen in the placebo-controlled clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (
Liver Enzyme Elevations: Confirmed increases in liver enzymes greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal (3x ULN) were observed in patients with RA treated with tofacitinib. In patients experiencing liver enzyme elevation, modification of treatment regimen, such as reduction in the dose of concomitant DMARD, interruption of tofacitinib, or reduction in tofacitinib dosage, resulted in decrease or normalization of liver enzymes.
In the placebo-controlled monotherapy trials (0 month to 3 months), no differences in the incidence of ALT or AST elevations were observed between the placebo, and tofacitinib 5 mg, and 10 mg twice daily groups.
In the placebo-controlled background DMARD trials (0 month to 3 months), ALT elevations greater than 3x ULN were observed in 1%, 1.3% and 1.2% of patients who received placebo, tofacitinib 5 mg, and 10 mg twice daily, respectively. In these trials, AST elevations greater than 3x ULN were observed in 0.6%, 0.5% and 0.4% of patients who received placebo, tofacitinib 5 mg, and 10 mg twice daily, respectively.
One case of drug-induced liver injury was reported in a patient treated with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily for approximately 2.5 months. The patient developed symptomatic elevations of AST and ALT greater than 3x ULN and bilirubin elevations greater than 2x ULN, which required hospitalizations and a liver biopsy.
Lipid Elevations: In the placebo-controlled clinical trials in patients with RA, dose-related elevations in lipid parameters (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides) were observed at one month of exposure and remained stable thereafter. Changes in lipid parameters during the first 3 months of exposure in the placebo-controlled clinical trials are summarized below:
- Mean LDL cholesterol increased by 15% in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily arm and 19% in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily arm.
- Mean HDL cholesterol increased by 10% in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily arm and 12% in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily arm.
- Mean LDL/HDL ratios were essentially unchanged in tofacitinib-treated patients.
In the long-term safety population, elevations in lipid parameters remained consistent with what was seen in the placebo-controlled clinical trials.
Serum Creatinine Elevations: In the placebo-controlled clinical trials in patients with RA, dose-related elevations in serum creatinine were observed with tofacitinib treatment. The mean increase in serum creatinine was < 0.1 mg/dL in the 12-month pooled safety analysis; however, with increasing duration of exposure in the long-term extensions, up to 2% of patients were discontinued from tofacitinib treatment due to the protocol-specified discontinuation criterion of an increase in creatinine by more than 50% of baseline. The clinical significance of the observed serum creatinine elevations is unknown.
Common Adverse Reactions
Table 5 displays adverse reactions that occurred in 2% or more of patients on tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily and at least 1% greater than in tofacitinib-treated patients that observed in placebo-treated patients with or without DMARD in the RA trials.
|
Preferred Term |
Placebo
|
Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily
|
Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily**
|
|
N = 809 (%)
|
N = 1,336 (%)
|
N = 1,349 (%)
|
|
| Upper respiratory tract infection |
3 |
4 |
4 |
| Nasopharyngitis |
3 |
4 |
3 |
| Diarrhea |
2 |
4 |
3 |
| Headache |
2 |
4 |
3 |
| Hypertension |
1 |
2 |
2 |
* reported in ≥ 2% of patients treated with either dose of tofacitinib and ≥ 1% greater than that reported for placebo.
** The recommended dose of tofacitinib for the treatment of RA is 5 mg twice daily [see Dosage and Administration (
Other adverse reactions that occurred in placebo-controlled and open-label extension studies in patients with RA included:
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Anemia
Infections and infestations: Diverticulitis
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Dehydration
Psychiatric disorders: Insomnia
Nervous system disorders: Paresthesia
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnea, cough, sinus congestion, interstitial lung disease (cases were limited to patients with RA and some were fatal)
Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, gastritis, nausea
Hepatobiliary disorders: Hepatic steatosis
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash, erythema, pruritus
Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders: Musculoskeletal pain, arthralgia, tendonitis, joint swelling
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (including cysts and polyps): Non-melanoma skin cancers
General disorders and administration site conditions: Pyrexia, fatigue, peripheral edema
Clinical Experience in Methotrexate-Naïve Patients
Study RA-VI was an active-controlled clinical trial in methotrexate-naïve patients [see Clinical Studies (
Adverse Reactions in Adults with Psoriatic Arthritis
The safety of tofacitinib was evaluated in 2 double-blind Phase 3 clinical trials in adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA):
- Study PsA-I (NCT01877668) had a duration of 12 months and enrolled adults who had an inadequate response to a nonbiologic DMARD and who were naïve to treatment with a TNF blocker. Study PsA-I included a 3-month placebo-controlled period and also included adalimumab 40 mg subcutaneously once every 2 weeks for 12 months.
- Study PsA-II (NCT01882439) had a duration of 6 months and enrolled adults who had an inadequate response to at least one approved TNF blocker. This clinical trial included a 3-month placebo-controlled period.
All patients in the clinical trials in patients with PsA were required to receive treatment with a stable dose of a nonbiologic DMARD [the majority (79%) received methotrexate]. The study population randomized and treated with tofacitinib (474 patients) included 45 (10%) patients aged 65 years or older and 66 (14%) patients with diabetes at baseline.
During the 2 PsA controlled clinical trials, there were:
- 3 malignancies (excluding NMSC) in 474 patients who received tofacitinib plus non-biologic DMARD (6 to 12 months exposure)
- 0 malignancies in 236 patients who received placebo plus non-biologic DMARD group (3 months exposure) and
- 0 malignancies in 106 patients in patients who received adalimumab plus non-biologic DMARD group (12 months exposure).
The safety profile observed in adults with active PsA treated with tofacitinib was consistent with the safety profile observed in adults with RA.
Adverse Reactions in Adults with Ankylosing Spondylitis
The safety of tofacitinib was evaluated in adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in a double-blind placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial (Study AS-I) and in a dose-ranging Phase 2 clinical trial (Study AS-II).
- Study AS-I (NCT03502616) had a duration of 48 weeks and enrolled adults who had an inadequate response to at least 2 NSAIDs. Study AS-I included a 16-week double-blind period in which patients received tofacitinib 5 mg or placebo twice daily and a 32-week open-label treatment period in which all patients received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily.
- Study AS-II (NCT01786668) had a duration of 16 weeks and enrolled adults who had an inadequate response to at least 2 NSAIDs. This clinical trial included a 12-week treatment period in which patients received either tofacitinib 2 mg (40% of the recommended dose), 5 mg, 10 mg, or placebo twice daily. A dosage of tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily is not recommended for the treatment of AS. For the treatment of adults with active AS [see Indications and Usage (
1.3 )], the recommended dosage of tofacitinib is 5 mg twice daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.3 )].
The safety profile observed in adults with AS treated with tofacitinib was consistent with the safety profile observed in adults with RA and PsA.
Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older with Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Tofacitinib tablets and XELJANZ oral solution 5 mg twice daily or weight-based equivalent twice daily was studied in 225 pediatric patients from 2 years to 17 years of age in Study pcJIA-I [see Clinical Studies (
In general, the types of adverse reactions in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with pcJIA, were consistent with those seen in adults with RA and PsA (see Adverse Reactions in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Adverse Reactions in Adults with Psoriatic Arthritis).
Adverse Reactions in Adults with Ulcerative Colitis
The safety of tofacitinib has been evaluated in adults with moderately to severely active UC in 4 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (UC-I, UC-II, UC-III, and dose-ranging UC-V) and an open-label long-term extension study (UC-IV) [see Clinical Studies (
Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 5% of patients treated with either tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily and ≥ 1% greater than reported in patients receiving placebo in either the induction or maintenance clinical trials of patients with UC were: nasopharyngitis, elevated cholesterol levels, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, increased blood creatine phosphokinase, rash, diarrhea, and herpes zoster.
Induction Trials in Adults with UC
Common adverse reactions reported in ≥ 2% of patients treated with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily and ≥ 1% greater in tofacitinib-treated patients than placebo-treated patients in the 3 induction trials of patients with UC (Studies UC-I, UC-II, and UC-V) were: headache, nasopharyngitis, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, increased blood creatine phosphokinase, and pyrexia.
Maintenance Trial in Adults with UC
Common adverse reactions reported in ≥ 4% of patients treated with either dosage of tofacitinib and ≥ 1% greater than reported in patients treated with placebo in the maintenance trial of patients with UC (Study UC-III) are shown in Table 6.
|
Preferred Term |
Placebo
|
Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily |
Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily |
|
N = 198 (%)
|
N = 198 (%)
|
N = 196 (%)
|
|
| Nasopharyngitis |
6 |
10 |
14 |
| Elevated cholesterol levels** |
1 |
5 |
9 |
| Headache |
6 |
9 |
3 |
| Upper respiratory tract infection |
4 |
7 |
6 |
| Increased blood creatine phosphokinase |
2 |
3 |
7 |
| Rash |
4 |
3 |
6 |
| Diarrhea |
3 |
2 |
5 |
| Herpes zoster |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| Gastroenteritis |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Anemia |
2 |
4 |
2 |
| Nausea |
3 |
1 |
4 |
** Includes hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, blood cholesterol increased, dyslipidemia, blood triglycerides increased, low-density lipoprotein increased, low-density lipoprotein abnormal, or lipids increased.
Dose-dependent adverse reactions seen in patients treated with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily, in comparison to 5 mg twice daily, include the following: herpes zoster infections, serious infections, and NMSC [see Warnings and Precautions (
During the UC controlled clinical studies (8-week induction and 52-week maintenance studies), which included 1,220 patients, 0 cases of solid cancer or lymphoma were observed in tofacitinib-treated patients.
In the long-term extension study, malignancies (including solid cancers, lymphomas and NMSC) were observed in patients treated with tofacitinib 5 mg and 10 mg twice daily [see Warnings and Precautions (
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
Immune system disorders: Drug hypersensitivity (events such as angioedema and urticaria have been observed)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Acne
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
|
Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
|
|
|
Clinical Impact
|
Increased exposure to tofacitinib |
|
Intervention
|
Dosage modification of tofacitinib tablets is recommended [see Dosage and Administration ( |
|
Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Concomitantly Used with Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors (e.g., fluconazole)
|
|
|
Clinical Impact
|
Increased exposure to tofacitinib |
|
Intervention
|
Dosage modification of tofacitinib tablets is recommended [see Dosage and Administration ( |
|
Strong CYP3A4 Inducers (e.g., rifampin)
|
|
|
Clinical Impact
|
Decreased exposure to tofacitinib and may result in loss of or reduced clinical response |
|
Intervention
|
Concomitant use with tofacitinib tablets is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology, Figure 3 ( |
|
Immunosuppressive Drugs (e.g., azathioprine, tacrolimus, cyclosporine)
|
|
|
Clinical Impact
|
Risk of added immunosuppression; concomitant use of tofacitinib tablets with biologic DMARDs or potent immunosuppressants has not been studied in patients with RA, PsA, AS, UC, or pcJIA. |
|
Intervention
|
Concomitant use with tofacitinib tablets is not recommended [see Indications and Usage ( |
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
The available data with tofacitinib tablets from a pregnancy exposure registry that enrolled 11 exposed pregnant females, pharmacovigilance, and published literature are insufficient to draw conclusions about a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are risks to the mother and the fetus associated with RA and UC in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations). In animal reproduction studies, fetocidal and teratogenic effects were noted when pregnant rats and rabbits received tofacitinib during the period of organogenesis at exposures multiples of 73-times and 6.3-times the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg twice daily, respectively. Further, in a peri- and post-natal study in rats, tofacitinib resulted in reductions in live litter size, postnatal survival, and pup body weights at exposure multiples of approximately 73-times the recommended dosage of 5 mg twice daily and approximately 36 times the maximum recommended dosage of 10 mg twice daily, respectively (see Data).
The background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The background risks in the U.S. general population of major birth defects and miscarriages are 2% to 4% and 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies, respectively.
Clinical Considerations
Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk: Published data suggest that increased disease activity is associated with the risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with RA or UC. Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2500 grams) infants, and small for gestational age at birth.
Data
Animal Data: In a rat embryofetal developmental study, in which pregnant rats received tofacitinib during organogenesis, tofacitinib was teratogenic at exposure levels approximately 146 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 73 times the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg twice daily (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 100 mg/kg/day in rats). Teratogenic effects consisted of external and soft tissue malformations of anasarca and membranous ventricular septal defects, respectively; and skeletal malformations or variations (absent cervical arch; bent femur, fibula, humerus, radius, scapula, tibia, and ulna; sternoschisis; absent rib; misshapen femur; branched rib; fused rib; fused sternebra; and hemicentric thoracic centrum). In addition, there was an increase in post-implantation loss, consisting of early and late resorptions, resulting in a reduced number of viable fetuses. Mean fetal body weight was reduced. No developmental toxicity was observed in rats at exposure levels approximately 58 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 29 times the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg twice daily (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 30 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats).
In a rabbit embryofetal developmental study in which pregnant rabbits received tofacitinib during the period of organogenesis, tofacitinib was teratogenic at exposure levels approximately 13 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 6.3 times the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg twice daily (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 30 mg/kg/day in rabbits) in the absence of signs of maternal toxicity. Teratogenic effects included thoracogastroschisis, omphalocele, membranous ventricular septal defects, and cranial/skeletal malformations (microstomia, microphthalmia), mid-line and tail defects. In addition, there was an increase in post-implantation loss associated with late resorptions. No developmental toxicity was observed in rabbits at exposure levels approximately 3 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 1.5 times the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg twice daily (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 10 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits).
In a peri- and postnatal development study in pregnant rats that received tofacitinib from gestation day 6 through day 20 of lactation, there were reductions in live litter size, postnatal survival, and pup body weights at exposure levels approximately 73 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 36 times the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg twice daily (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 50 mg/kg/day in rats). There was no effect on behavioral and learning assessments, sexual maturation or the ability of the F1 generation rats to mate and produce viable F2 generation fetuses in rats at exposure levels approximately 17 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 8.3 times the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg twice daily (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 10 mg/kg/day in rats).
8.2 Lactation
Based on published data, tofacitinib is present in human milk. Data on the effects of tofacitinib on the breastfed infant is limited to a small number of cases with no reported adverse effects. There are no data on the effects on milk production. Given the serious adverse reactions seen in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets, such as increased risk of serious infections, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for at least 18 hours after the last dose of tofacitinib tablets (approximately 6 elimination half-lives).
Data
Following administration of tofacitinib to lactating rats, concentrations of tofacitinib in milk over time paralleled those in serum and were approximately 2 times higher in milk relative to maternal serum at all time points measured.
8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
Females
In an animal reproduction study, tofacitinib at AUC multiples of 13 times the recommended dosage of 5 mg twice daily and 6.3 times the maximum recommended dosage of 10 mg twice daily demonstrated adverse embryo-fetal findings [see Use in Specific Populations (
However, there is uncertainty as to how these animal findings relate to females of reproductive potential treated with the recommended clinical dosage. Consider pregnancy planning and prevention for females of reproductive potential.
Infertility
Females
Based on findings in rats, treatment with tofacitinib tablets may result in reduced fertility in females of reproductive potential. It is not known if this effect is reversible [see Nonclinical Toxicology (
8.4 Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of tofacitinib tablets have not been established in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age.
Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pcJIA)
The safety and effectiveness of tofacitinib tablets for the treatment of active pcJIA have been established in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Use of tofacitinib tablets for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of tofacitinib tablets in adults with RA, pharmacokinetic (PK) data from adult patients with RA, and with additional safety, efficacy, and PK data from a clinical trial of tofacitinib in pediatric patients 2 years and older with active pcJIA (Study pcJIA-I) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Pharmacology (
Adverse reactions observed in pediatric patients with pcJIA who received tofacitinib were consistent with those reported in adults with RA [see Adverse Reactions (
Psoriatic Arthritis
The safety and effectiveness of tofacitinib tablets for the treatment of active PsA have been established in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Use of tofacitinib for this indication is supported by evidence from well-controlled studies of tofacitinib tablets in adults with PsA, PK data from adults with PsA, and PK data from a clinical trial of tofacitinib in 225 pediatric patients with JIA, and safety data from 280 pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with JIA [see Adverse Reactions (
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
The safety and effectiveness of tofacitinib for the treatment of pediatric patients with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) have not been established.
Additional pediatric information describing a clinical study in which efficacy was not demonstrated is approved for Pfizer Inc.'s Xeljanz (tofacitinib) tablets.
However, due to Pfizer Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labelled with that information.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Of the 1,156 tofacitinib tablet-treated patients in clinical trials of patients with UC, a total of 77 patients (7%) were 65 years of age or older. Clinical studies of tofacitinib in patients with UC did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult patients.
Of the 783 tofacitinib tablet-treated patients in clinical trials of patients with PsA, a total of 72 (9.2%) patients were 65 years of age and older, including 2 (0.3%) patients 75 years and older. These clinical studies did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older with PsA to determine if they respond differently from younger adult patients.
Of the 420 tofacitinib tablet-treated patients in clinical trials of patients with AS, a total of 12 (2.9%) patients were 65 years of age and older, including 1 (0.2%) patient 75 years and older. These clinical studies did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older with AS to determine if they respond differently from younger adult patients.
8.6 Renal Impairment
Tofacitinib-treated patients with moderate renal impairment (RI) (CLcr ≥ 30 and ≤ 50 mL/minute) or severe RI (< 30 mL/minute) had greater tofacitinib blood concentrations than tofacitinib-treated patients with normal renal function (CLcr > 80 mL/minute). The recommended dosage of tofacitinib tablets in patients with moderate or severe RI (including those with severe RI who are undergoing hemodialysis) is lower than the recommended dosage in patients with normal renal function [see Dosage and Administration (
Mild Renal Impairment
The recommended dosage in patients with mild RI (CLcr > 50 and ≤ 80 mL/minute) is the same as patients with normal renal function.
8.7 Hepatic Impairment
Tofacitinib tablets has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (HI) (Child-Pugh C); therefore, use of tofacitinib tablets in patients with severe HI is not recommended.
Moderate Hepatic Impairment
Tofacitinib-treated patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) had greater tofacitinib blood concentration than tofacitinib-treated patients with normal hepatic function [see Clinical Pharmacology (
Mild Hepatic Impairment
The recommended dosage of tofacitinib tablets in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A) is the same as patients with normal hepatic function.
Hepatitis B or C Serology
The safety and efficacy of tofacitinib tablets have not been studied in patients with positive hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus serology.
10 OVERDOSAGE
In a study in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis, plasma tofacitinib concentrations declined more rapidly during the period of hemodialysis and dialyzer efficiency, calculated as dialyzer clearance/blood flow entering the dialyzer, was high [mean (SD) = 0.73 (0.15)]. However, due to the significant non-renal clearance of tofacitinib, the fraction of total elimination occurring by hemodialysis was small, and thus, limits the value of hemodialysis for treatment of overdose with tofacitinib tablets.
Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdose management recommendations.
11 DESCRIPTION
Tofacitinib citrate is a white to off-white powder and soluble in dimethylsulfoxide and
insoluble in water with the following chemical name: (3R,4R)-4-methyl-3-(methyl-7Hpyrrolo [2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-ß-oxo-1-piperidinepropanenitrile, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3- propanetricarboxylate (1:1).
The solubility of tofacitinib citrate in water is 2.9 mg/mL.
Tofacitinib citrate has a molecular weight of 504.5 Daltons (or 312.4 Daltons as the
tofacitinib free base) and a molecular formula of C16H20N6O•C6H8O7. The chemical
structure of tofacitinib citrate is:
Additionally, each 10 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake and iron oxide yellow.
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
Total serum IgG, IgM, and IgA levels after 6-month dosing in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were lower than in patients who received placebo; however, changes were small and not dose-dependent.
After treatment with tofacitinib in patients with RA, rapid decreases in serum C-reactive protein (CRP) were observed and maintained throughout dosing. Changes in CRP observed with tofacitinib treatment do not reverse fully within 2 weeks after discontinuation, indicating a longer duration of pharmacodynamic activity compared to the pharmacokinetic half-life.
Similar changes in T cells, B cells, and serum CRP have been observed in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) although reversibility was not assessed. Total serum immunoglobulins were not assessed in patients with active PsA.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
Table 8 describes the pharmacokinetic parameters of tofacitinib tablets.
|
PK Parametersa (CV%)
|
Tofacitinib Tablets
|
|
|
Dosing Regimen
|
5 mg
Twice Daily |
10 mg
Twice Daily |
| AUC24 (ng.hr/mL) |
263.4 (15) |
539.6 (22) |
| Cmax (ng/mL) |
42.7 (26) |
84.7 (18) |
| Cmin (ng/mL) |
1.41 (40) |
3.10 (54) |
| Tmax (hours) |
1 (0.5 to 14b) |
0.8 (0.5 to 14b) |
a Values represent the geometric mean, except Tmax, for which is the median (range) is shown.
b Values beyond 12 hours were after the evening dose which was administered 12 hours after the morning dose of twice-daily tofacitinib tablets.
Absorption
Tofacitinib tablets
The absolute oral bioavailability of tofacitinib is 74%. Coadministration of tofacitinib with a high-fat meal resulted in no changes in AUC while Cmax was reduced by 32%. In clinical trials, tofacitinib was administered without regard to meals [see Dosage and Administration (
Distribution
After intravenous administration, the volume of distribution was 87 L. The protein binding of tofacitinib is approximately 40%. Tofacitinib binds predominantly to albumin and does not appear to bind to α1-acid glycoprotein. Tofacitinib distributes equally between red blood cells and plasma.
Metabolism and Excretion
Clearance mechanisms for tofacitinib are approximately 70% hepatic metabolism and 30% renal excretion of the parent drug. The metabolism of tofacitinib is primarily mediated by CYP3A4 with minor contribution from CYP2C19. In a human radiolabeled study, more than 65% of the total circulating radioactivity was accounted for by unchanged tofacitinib, with the remaining 35% attributed to 8 metabolites, each accounting for less than 8% of total radioactivity. The pharmacologic activity of tofacitinib is attributed to the parent molecule.
Pharmacokinetics in Patients with RA, PsA, AS, and UC
Population pharmacokinetic (PK) analyses indicated that PK characteristics were similar between patients with RA, PsA, ankylosing spondylitis, and UC. The coefficient of variation (%) in AUC of tofacitinib were generally similar across different disease patients, ranging from 22% to 34% (Table 9).
|
Pharmacokinetic Parametersa
Geometric Mean (CV%)
|
Tofacitinib Tablets 5 mg
Twice Daily |
Tofacitinib Tablets
10 mg Twice Daily
|
|||
|
Rheumatoid Arthritis
|
Psoriatic Arthritis
|
Ankylosing Spondylitis
|
Ulcerative Colitis
|
Ulcerative Colitis
|
|
| AUC0-24,ss
(ngꞏh/mL) |
504 (22%) |
419 (34.1%) |
381 (25.4%) |
423 (22.6%) |
807 (24.6%) |
a Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated based on population pharmacokinetic analysis.
Specific Populations
Covariate evaluation as part of population PK analyses in adult patient populations indicated no clinically relevant change in tofacitinib exposure, after accounting for differences in renal function (i.e., creatinine clearance) between patients, based on age, weight, biological sex and race (Figure 1). An approximately linear relationship between body weight and volume of distribution was observed, resulting in higher peak (Cmax) and lower trough (Cmin) concentrations in lighter patients. However, this difference is not considered to be clinically relevant.
Covariate evaluation as part of population PK analyses in pediatric patients with pcJIA, including PsA, identified body weight significantly impacting tofacitinib exposure, which supports weight-based dosing in this population. There were no identified clinically significant differences in tofacitinib exposure with different age, biological sex, racial, or pcJIA or PsA disease severity groups.
The effect of renal and hepatic impairment and other intrinsic factors on the PK of tofacitinib is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Impact of Intrinsic Factors on Tofacitinib Pharmacokinetics
In patients with end-stage renal disease maintained on hemodialysis, mean AUC was approximately 40% higher compared with historical healthy subject data, consistent with approximately 30% contribution of renal clearance to the total clearance of tofacitinib [see Dosage and Administration (
Drug Interaction Studies
Potential for Tofacitinib Tablets to Influence the PK of Other Drugs
In vitro studies indicate that tofacitinib does not significantly inhibit or induce the activity of the major human drug-metabolizing CYPs (CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4) at concentrations corresponding to the steady state Cmax of a 10 mg twice daily dose. These in vitro results were confirmed by a human drug interaction study showing no changes in the pharmacokinetics of midazolam, a highly sensitive CYP3A4 substrate, when concomitantly administered with tofacitinib.
In vitro studies indicate that tofacitinib does not significantly inhibit the activity of the major human drug-metabolizing uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) [UGT1A1, UGT1A4, UGT1A6, UGT1A9, and UGT2B7] at concentrations exceeding 250 times the steady state Cmax of a 10 mg twice daily dose.
In patients with RA, the oral clearance of tofacitinib does not vary with time, indicating that tofacitinib does not normalize CYP enzyme activity in patients with RA. Therefore, concomitant use with tofacitinib tablets is not expected to result in clinically relevant increases in the metabolism of CYP substrates in patients with RA.
In vitro data indicate that the potential for tofacitinib to inhibit transporters such as
P-glycoprotein, organic anionic or cationic transporters at therapeutic concentrations is low.
The impact of tofacitinib on the PK of other drugs for the concomitant drugs are shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Impact of Tofacitinib on the Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs
Potential for Other Drugs to Influence the Pharmacokinetics of Tofacitinib
Since tofacitinib is metabolized by CYP3A4, interaction with drugs that inhibit or induce CYP3A4 is likely. Inhibitors of CYP2C19 alone or P-glycoprotein are unlikely to substantially alter the pharmacokinetics of tofacitinib (see Figure 3).
Figure 3: Impact of Other Drugs on the Pharmacokinetics of Tofacitinib
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
The carcinogenic potential of tofacitinib was assessed in 6-month rasH2 transgenic mouse carcinogenicity and 2-year rat carcinogenicity studies. Tofacitinib, at exposure levels approximately 34 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 17 times the 10 mg twice daily dose (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 200 mg/kg/day) was not carcinogenic in mice.
In the 24-month oral carcinogenicity study in Sprague-Dawley rats, tofacitinib caused benign Leydig cell tumors, hibernomas (malignancy of brown adipose tissue), and benign thymomas at doses greater than or equal to 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 42 times the exposure levels at the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 21 times the 10 mg twice daily dose on an AUC basis). The relevance of benign Leydig cell tumors to human risk is not known.
Tofacitinib was not mutagenic in the bacterial reverse mutation assay. It was positive for clastogenicity in the in vitro chromosome aberration assay with human lymphocytes in the presence of metabolic enzymes, but negative in the absence of metabolic enzymes. Tofacitinib was negative in the in vivo rat micronucleus assay and in the in vitro CHO-HGPRT assay and the in vivo rat hepatocyte unscheduled DNA synthesis assay.
In rats, tofacitinib at exposure levels approximately 17 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 8.3 times the 10 mg twice daily dose (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 10 mg/kg/day) reduced female fertility due to increased post-implantation loss. There was no impairment of female rat fertility at exposure levels of tofacitinib equal to the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 0.5 times the 10 mg twice daily dose (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 1 mg/kg/day). Tofacitinib exposure levels at approximately 133 times the recommended dose of 5 mg twice daily, and approximately 67 times the 10 mg twice daily dose (on an AUC basis at oral doses of 100 mg/kg/day) had no effect on male fertility, sperm motility, or sperm concentration.
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1 Clinical Studies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trial Design
- Study RA-I (NCT00814307) was a 6-month monotherapy trial in which 610 patients with moderate to severe active RA who had an inadequate response to a DMARD (nonbiologic or biologic) received tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily or placebo added to their background DMARD. At the Month 3 visit, all patients randomized to placebo treatment were switched in a blinded fashion to a second predetermined treatment of tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily. The primary endpoints at Month 3 were the proportion of patients who achieved an ACR20 response, changes in Health Assessment Questionnaire – Disability Index (HAQ-DI), and rates of Disease Activity Score DAS28-4(ESR) less than 2.6.
- Study RA-II (NCT00856544) was a 12-month trial in which 792 patients with moderate to severe active RA who had an inadequate response to a nonbiologic DMARD received tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily or placebo added to background DMARD treatment (excluding potent immunosuppressive treatments such as azathioprine or cyclosporine). At the Month 3 visit, nonresponding patients were switched in a blinded fashion to a second predetermined treatment of tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily. At the end of Month 6, all patients treated with placebo were switched to their second predetermined tofacitinib treatment in a blinded fashion. The primary endpoints were the proportion of patients who achieved an ACR20 response at Month 6, changes in HAQ-DI at Month 3, and rates of DAS28-4(ESR) less than 2.6 at Month 6.
- Study RA-III (NCT00853385) was a 12-month trial in 717 patients with moderate to severe active RA who had an inadequate response to methotrexate (MTX). Patients received tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg orally twice daily, adalimumab 40 mg subcutaneously every other week, or placebo added to background MTX. Patients treated with placebo were switched as in Study RA-II. The primary endpoints were the proportion of patients who achieved an ACR20 response at Month 6, HAQ-DI at Month 3, and DAS28-4(ESR) less than 2.6 at Month 6.
- Study RA-IV (NCT00847613) was a 2-year trial with a planned analysis at 1 year in which 797 patients with moderate to severe active RA who had an inadequate response to MTX received tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily or placebo added to background MTX. Patients treated with placebo were switched as in Study RA-II. The primary endpoints were the proportion of patients who achieved an ACR20 response at Month 6, mean change from baseline in van der Heijde-modified total Sharp Score (mTSS) at Month 6, HAQ-DI at Month 3, and DAS28-4(ESR) less than 2.6 at Month 6.
- Study RA-V (NCT00960440) was a 6-month trial in which 399 patients with moderate to severe active RA who had an inadequate response to at least one approved TNF blocking biological product received tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily or placebo added to background MTX. At the Month 3 visit, all patients randomized to placebo treatment were switched in a blinded fashion to a second predetermined treatment of tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily. The primary endpoints at Month 3 were the proportion of patients who achieved an ACR20 response, HAQ-DI, and DAS28-4(ESR) less than 2.6.
- Study RA-VI (NCT01039688) was a 2-year monotherapy trial with a planned analysis at 1 year in which 952 MTX-naïve patients with moderate to severe active RA received tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily or MTX dose-titrated over 8 weeks to 20 mg weekly. The primary endpoints were mean change from baseline in van der Heijde-modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS) at Month 6 and the proportion of patients who achieved an ACR70 response at Month 6.
Clinical Response
The percentages of tofacitinib-treated patients who achieved ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 responses in Studies RA-I, IV, and V are shown in Table 10. Similar results were observed with Studies RA-II and III. In trials RA-I through V, patients treated with 5 mg twice daily tofacitinib had higher ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 response rates versus patients treated with placebo, with or without background DMARD treatment, at Month 3 and Month 6. Higher ACR20 response rates were observed within 2 weeks compared to placebo. In the 12-month trials, ACR response rates in tofacitinib-treated patients were consistent at 6 and 12 months.
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Monotherapy in Nonbiologic or Biologic DMARD Inadequate Respondersc
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MTX Inadequate Respondersd
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TNF Blocker Inadequate Responderse
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| Study RA-I |
Study RA-IV |
Study RA-V |
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| Na
|
Placebo + background DMARD |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily + background DMARD |
Placebo + background MTX |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily + background MTX |
Placebo + background MTX |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily + background MTX |
| 122 |
243 |
160 |
321 |
132 |
133 |
|
| ACR20 |
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| Month 3 |
26% |
59% |
27% |
55% |
24% |
41% |
| Month 6 |
NAb
|
69% |
25% |
50% |
NA |
51% |
| ACR50 |
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| Month 3 |
12% |
31% |
8% |
29% |
8% |
26% |
| Month 6 |
NA |
42% |
9% |
32% |
NA |
37% |
| ACR70 |
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| Month 3 |
6% |
15% |
3% |
11% |
2% |
14% |
| Month 6 |
NA |
22% |
1% |
14% |
NA |
16% |
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Study RA-IV
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DAS28-4(ESR) Less Than 2.6
|
Placebo + MTX 160
|
Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily + MTX
321 |
| Proportion of responders at Month 6 (n) |
1% (2) |
6% (19) |
| Of responders, proportion with 0 active joints (n) |
50% (1) |
42% (8) |
| Of responders, proportion with 1 active joint (n) |
0 |
5% (1) |
| Of responders, proportion with 2 active joints (n) |
0 |
32% (6) |
| Of responders, proportion with 3 or more active joints (n) |
50% (1) |
21% (4) |
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Study RA-IV
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Placebo + MTX
N=160 |
Tofacitinib
5 mg
Twice Daily + MTX N=321 |
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| Component (mean)a
|
Baseline |
Month 3a
|
Baseline |
Month 3a
|
| Number of tender |
23 |
18 |
24 |
13 |
| joints |
(13) |
(14) |
(14) |
(14) |
| (0-68) |
||||
| Number of swollen |
14 |
10 |
14 |
6 |
| joints |
(9) |
(9) |
(8) |
(8) |
| (0-66) |
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| Painb
|
55 |
47 |
58 |
34 |
| (24) |
(24) |
(23) |
(23) |
|
| Patient global |
54 |
47 |
58 |
35 |
| assessmentb
|
(23) |
(24) |
(24) |
(23) |
| Disability index |
1.32 |
1.19 |
1.41 |
0.99 |
| (HAQ-DI)c
|
(0.67) |
(0.68) |
(0.68) |
(0.65) |
| Physician global |
56 |
43 |
59 |
30 |
| assessmentb
|
(18) |
(22) |
(16) |
(19) |
| CRP (mg/L) |
13.7 |
14.6 |
15.3 |
7.1 |
| (14.9) |
(18.7) |
(19) |
(19.1) |
|
b Visual analog scale: 0 = best, 100 = worst.
c Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index: 0 = best, 3 = worst; 20 questions; categories: dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities.
The percent of ACR20 responders by visit for Study RA-IV is shown in Figure 4. Similar responses were observed for tofacitinib in Studies RA-I, II, III, V, and VI.
Figure 4: Percentage of ACR20 Responders by Visit Through Month 6 in Study RA-IV
Two studies were conducted to evaluate the effect of tofacitinib on structural joint damage. In Study RA-IV and Study RA-VI, progression of structural joint damage was assessed radiographically and expressed as change from baseline in mTSS and its components, the erosion score and joint space narrowing score, at Months 6 and 12. The proportion of patients with no radiographic progression (mTSS change less than or equal to 0) was also assessed.
In Study RA-IV, tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily reduced the mean progression of structural damage (not statistically significant) as shown in Table 13. Analyses of erosion and joint space narrowing scores were consistent with the overall results.
In the placebo plus MTX group, 74% of patients experienced no radiographic progression at Month 6 compared to 84% of patients treated with tofacitinib plus MTX 5 mg twice daily.
In Study RA-VI, tofacitinib monotherapy inhibited the progression of structural damage compared to MTX at Months 6 and 12 as shown in Table 13. Analyses of erosion and joint space narrowing scores were consistent with the overall results.
In the MTX group, 55% of patients experienced no radiographic progression at Month 6 compared to 73% of patients treated with tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily.
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Study RA-IV
|
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Placebo
N=139 Mean (SD)a |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily
N=277 Mean (SD)a |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily
Mean Difference from Placebob (CI) |
|
| mTSSc Baseline Month 6 |
33 (42) 0.5 (2) |
31 (48) 0.1 (1.7) |
- -0.3 (-0.7, 0) |
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Study RA-VI
|
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MTX
N=166 Mean (SD)a |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily
N=346 Mean (SD) a |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily
Mean Difference from MTXb (CI) |
|
| mTSSc Baseline Month 6 Month 12 |
17 (29) 0.8 (2.7) 1.3 (3.7) |
20 (40) 0.2 (2.3) 0.4 (3) |
- -0.7 (-1, -0.3) -0.9 (-1.4, -0.4) |
b Difference between least squares means tofacitinib minus placebo or MTX (95% CI = 95% confidence interval)
c Month 6 and Month 12 data are mean change from baseline.
Physical Function Response
Improvement in physical functioning was measured by the HAQ-DI. Patients who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily demonstrated greater improvement from baseline in physical functioning compared to patients who received placebo at Month 3.
The mean (95% CI) difference from placebo in HAQ-DI improvement from baseline at Month 3 in Study RA-III was -0.22 (-0.35, -0.10) in patients who received 5 mg tofacitinib twice daily. Similar results were obtained in Studies RA-I, II, IV and V. In the 12-month trials, HAQ-DI results in tofacitinib-treated patients were consistent at 6 and 12 months.
Other Health-Related Outcomes
General health status was assessed by the Short Form health survey (SF-36). In Studies RA-I, IV, and V, patients who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily demonstrated greater improvement from baseline compared to placebo in physical component summary (PCS), mental component summary (MCS) scores and in all 8 domains of the SF-36 at Month 3.
14.2 Clinical Studies in Psoriatic Arthritis
Trial Designs and Population
All patients had active PsA for at least 6 months based upon the Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR), at least 3 tender/painful joints and at least 3 swollen joints, and active plaque psoriasis. Patients randomized and treated across the 2 clinical trials represented different PsA subtypes at screening, including < 5 joints or asymmetric involvement (21%), ≥ 5 joints involved (90%), distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint involvement (61%), arthritis mutilans (8%), and spondylitis (19%). Patients in these clinical trials had a diagnosis of PsA for a mean (SD) of 7.7 (7.2) years. At baseline, 80% and 53% of patients had enthesitis and dactylitis, respectively. At baseline, all patients were required to receive treatment with a stable dose of a nonbiologic DMARD (79% received methotrexate, 13% received sulfasalazine, 7% received leflunomide, 1% received other nonbiologic DMARDs). In both clinical trials, the primary endpoints were the ACR20 response and the change from baseline in HAQ-DI at Month 3.
- Study PsA-I was a 12-month clinical trial in 422 patients who had an inadequate response to a nonbiologic DMARD (67% and 33% were inadequate responders to 1 nonbiologic DMARD and ≥ 2 nonbiologic DMARDs, respectively) and who were naïve to treatment with a TNF blocker. Although Study PsA-1 included patients who are TNF blocker-naïve, tofacitinib is not approved for use in TNF blocker-naïve patients [see Indications and Usage (1.2)]. Patients were randomized in a 2:2:2:1:1 ratio to receive tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily, adalimumab 40 mg subcutaneously once every 2 weeks, placebo to tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily treatment sequence, or placebo to tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily treatment sequence, respectively; study drug was added to background nonbiologic DMARD treatment. At the Month 3 visit, all patients randomized to placebo treatment were switched in a blinded fashion to a predetermined tofacitinib dosage of 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily.
- Study PsA-II was a 6-month clinical trial in 394 patients who had an inadequate response to at least 1 approved TNF blocker (66%, 19%, and 15% were inadequate responders to 1 TNF blocker, 2 TNF blockers and ≥ 3 TNF blockers, respectively). Patients were randomized in a 2:2:1:1 ratio to receive tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily, placebo to tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily treatment sequence, or placebo to tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily treatment sequence, respectively; study drug was added to background nonbiologic DMARD treatment. At the Month 3 visit, placebo patients were switched in a blinded fashion to a predetermined tofacitinib dosage of 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily as in Study PsA-I.
Clinical Response
At Month 3, patients treated with tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily had higher (p ≤ 0.05) response rates versus placebo for ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 in Study PsA-I and for ACR20 and ACR50 in Study PsA-II; ACR70 response rates were also higher for tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily versus placebo in Study PsA-II, although the differences versus placebo were not statistically significant (p > 0.05) (Tables 14 and 15).
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Treatment Group
|
Placebo |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily + Background Nonbiologic DMARD
|
|
| Na
|
105 |
107 |
|
|
Response Rate |
Response Rate |
Difference (%) 95% CI from Placebo |
|
| Month 3 ACR20 ACR50 ACR70 |
33% 10% 5% |
50% 28% 17% |
17.1 (4.1, 30.2) 18.5 (8.3, 28.7) 12.1 (3.9, 20.2) |
* Patients received one concomitant nonbiologic DMARD.
** Tofacitinib are not approved for use in TNF blocker-naïve patients [see Indications and Usage (
a N is number of randomized and treated patients.
|
Treatment Group
|
Placebo |
Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily |
|
| Na
|
131 |
131 |
|
| Response Rate |
Response Rate |
Difference (%) 95% CI from Placebo |
|
| Month 3 ACR20 ACR50 ACR70 |
24% 15% 10% |
50% 30% 17% |
26 (14.7, 37.2) 15.3 (5.4, 25.2) 6.9 (-1.3, 15.1) |
* Patients received one concomitant nonbiologic DMARD.
a N is number of randomized and treated patients.
Improvements from baseline in the ACR response criteria components for both studies are shown in Table 16.
|
Nonbiologic DMARD Inadequate Responders (TNF Blocker-Naïve)
|
TNF Blocker Inadequate Responders
|
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|
Study PsA-I*,**
|
Study PsA-II*
|
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|
Treatment Group |
Placebo |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily |
Placebo |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily |
| N at Baseline |
105 |
107 |
131 |
131 |
| ACR Componenta
|
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| Number of tender/painful joints (0-68) Baseline Month 3 |
20.6 14.6 |
20.5 12.2 |
19.8 15.1 |
20.5 11.5 |
| Number of swollen joints (0-66) Baseline Month 3 |
11.5 7.1 |
12.9 6.3 |
10.5 7.7 |
12.1 4.8 |
| Patient assessment of arthritis painb Baseline Month 3 |
53.2 44.7 |
55.7 34.7 |
54.9 48 |
56.4 36.1 |
| Patient global assessment of arthritisb
Baseline Month 3 |
53.9 44.4 |
54.7 35.5 |
55.8 49.2 |
57.4 36.9 |
| HAQ-DIc
Baseline Month 3 |
1.11 0.95 |
1.16 0.81 |
1.25 1.09 |
1.26 0.88 |
| Physician's Global Assessment of Arthritisb Baseline Month 3 |
53.8 35.4 |
54.6 29.5 |
53.7 36.4 |
53.5 27 |
| CRP (mg/L) Baseline Month 3 |
10.4 8.6 |
10.5 4 |
12.1 11.4 |
13.8 7.7 |
** Tofacitinib are not approved for use in TNF blocker-naïve patients [see Indications and Usage (1.2)].
a Data shown are mean value at baseline and at Month 3.
b Visual analog scale (VAS): 0 = best, 100 = worst.
c HAQ-DI = Health Assessment Questionnaire – Disability Index: 0 = best, 3 = worst; 20 questions; categories: dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities.
The percentage of ACR20 responders by visit for Study PsA-I is shown in Figure 5. Similar responses were observed in Study PsA-II. In both studies, improvement in ACR20 response on tofacitinib was observed at the first visit after baseline (Week 2).
Figure 5: Percentage of ACR20 Responders by Visit Through Month 3 in Study PsA-I*,**
Patients with missing data were treated as non-responders.
* Subjects received one concomitant nonbiologic DMARD.
** Tofacitinib are not approved for use in TNF blocker-naïve patients [see Indications and Usage (1.2)].
In patients with active PsA evidence of benefit in enthesitis and dactylitis was observed with tofacitinib treatment.
Physical Function
Improvement in physical functioning was measured by the HAQ-DI. Patients receiving tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily demonstrated significantly greater improvement (p ≤ 0.05) from baseline in physical functioning compared to placebo at Month 3 (Table 17).
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Least Squares Mean Change from Baseline In HAQ-DI at Month 3
|
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|
Nonbiologic DMARD Inadequate Respondersb (TNF Blocker-Naïve)
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TNF Blocker Inadequate Respondersc
|
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Study PsA-I*,**
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Study PsA-II*
|
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| Treatment Group |
Placebo |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily |
Placebo |
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily |
| Na |
104 |
107 |
131 |
129 |
| LSM Change from Baseline |
-0.18 |
-0.35 |
-0.14 |
-0.39 |
| Difference from Placebo (95% CI) |
- |
-0.17 (-0.29, -0.05) |
- |
-0.25 (-0.38, -0.13) |
** Tofacitinib are not approved for use in TNF blocker-naïve patients [see Indications and Usage (1.2)].
a N is the total number of patients in the statistical analysis.
b Inadequate response to at least one nonbiologic DMARD due to lack of efficacy and/or intolerability.
c Inadequate response to at least one TNF blocker due to lack of efficacy and/or intolerability.
In Study PsA-I, the HAQ-DI responder rate (response defined as having improvement from baseline of ≥ 0.35) at Month 3 was 53% in patients receiving tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 31% in patients receiving placebo. Similar responses were observed in Study PsA-II.
Other Health-Related Outcomes
General health status was assessed by the Short Form health survey (SF-36). In Studies PsA-I and PsA-II, patients receiving tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily had greater improvement from baseline compared to placebo in Physical Component Summary (PCS) score, but not in Mental Component Summary (MCS) score at Month 3. Patients receiving tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily reported consistently greater improvement relative to placebo in the domains of Physical Functioning, Bodily Pain, Vitality, and Social Functioning, but not in Role-Physical, General Health, Role-Emotional, or Mental Health.
Radiographic Response
Treatment effect on inhibition of radiographic progression in PsA could not be established from the results of Study PsA-I.
14.3 Clinical Studies in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Trial Design
Study AS-I was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 48-week clinical trial in
269 adult patients who had an inadequate response (inadequate clinical response or intolerance) to at least 2 NSAIDs. Although Study AS-I included some patients who are TNF blocker-naïve, tofacitinib are not approved for use in TNF blocker-naïve patients [see Indications and Usage (1.3)]. Patients were randomized and treated with tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily or placebo for 16 weeks of blinded treatment and then all received treatment of tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily for additional 32 weeks. The primary endpoint was to evaluate the proportion of patients who achieved an ASAS20 response at Week 16.
Approximately 7% and 21% of patients used concomitant methotrexate or sulfasalazine, respectively from baseline to Week 16. Twenty-two percent of patients had an inadequate response to 1 or 2 TNF blockers.
Clinical Response
Patients treated with tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily achieved greater improvements in ASAS20 and ASAS40 responses compared to patients treated with placebo at Week 16 (Table 18).
Consistent results were observed in the subgroup of patients who had an inadequate response to TNF blockers for both the ASAS20 (primary endpoint) and ASAS40 (secondary endpoint) at Week 16 (Table 18).
|
Placebo
|
Tofacitinib 5 mg
Twice Daily |
Difference from Placebo (95% CI)
|
|
| All patients (N) |
N=136 |
N=133 |
|
| ASAS20 response*, % |
29 |
56 |
27 (16, 38)** |
| ASAS40 response*, % |
13 |
41 |
28 (18, 38)** |
| TNFi-IR patients (N) |
N=30 |
N=29 |
|
| ASAS20 response, % |
17 |
41 |
25 (2, 47) |
| ASAS40 response, % |
7 |
28 |
21 (2, 39) |
** p-value < 0.0001.
Abbreviations: CI = confidence interval; TNFi-IR = tumor necrosis factor inhibitor inadequate response.
The improvements in the components of the ASAS response and other measures of disease activity were greater in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily group compared to the placebo group as shown in Table 19.
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Placebo (N=136)
|
Tofacitinib 5 mg Twice Daily (N=133)
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Baseline
|
Week 16
|
Baseline
|
Week 16
|
Difference from
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(mean)
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(LSM
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(mean)
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(LSM
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Placebo
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change
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change
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(95% CI)g
|
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from
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from
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Baseline)g
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Baseline)g
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| ASAS Components |
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| - Patient Global Assessment of Disease Activity (0-10)a,* |
7 |
-1 |
6.9 |
-2.5 |
-1.5 (-2, -0.97)** |
| - Total spinal pain (0-10)a,* |
6.9 |
-1.1 |
6.9 |
-2.6 |
-1.5 (-2, -1.03)** |
| - BASFI (0-10)b,* |
5.9 |
-0.8 |
5.8 |
-2 |
-1.2 (-1.64, -0.79)** |
| - Inflammation (0-10)c,* |
6.8 |
-1.1 |
6.6 |
-2.8 |
-1.7 (-2.13, -1.18)** |
| BASDAI Scored
|
6.5 |
-1.2 |
6.4 |
-2.6 |
-1.4 (-1.86, -0.98)** |
| BASMIe,* |
4.4 |
-0.1 |
4.5 |
-0.6 |
-0.5 (-0.66, -0.36)** |
| hsCRPf,* (mg/dL) |
1.8 |
-0.1 |
1.6 |
-1.1 |
-0.9 (-1.17, -0.69)** |
** p < 0.0001.
a Measured on a numerical rating scale with 0 = not active or no pain, 10 = very active or most severe pain.
b Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index measured on a numerical rating scale with 0 = easy and 10 = impossible.
c Inflammation is the mean of two patient-reported stiffness self-assessments in BASDAI.
d BASDAI total score.
e Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index.
f High sensitivity C-reactive protein.
g Estimates are generated based on a mixed model for repeated measures using both on-treatment and off-treatment data.
LSM = least squares mean.
The percentage of patients with active AS who achieved ASAS20 response by visit is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Percentage of ASAS20 Responders Over Time Up to Week 16 in Patients with Active AS in Study AS-I
Patients with missing data were treated as non-responders.
Other Health-Related Outcomes
Patients treated with tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily achieved greater improvements from baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL) (-4 vs -2) compared to patients treated with placebo at Week 16.
14.4 Clinical Studies in Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Patients received tofacitinib (dosed at 5 mg twice daily or body weight-based equivalent twice daily) for 18 weeks (run-in phase) followed by randomization to either tofacitinib (dosed at 5 mg twice daily or body weight-based equivalent twice daily) or placebo for 26 weeks (double-blind phase). Only patients who achieved at least a JIA ACR30 response at the end of the run-in phase were randomized (1:1) to the double-blind phase. Treatment with a stable dose of MTX was permitted but was not required during the study. Concurrent use of biologics or DMARDs other than MTX was not permitted in the study.
Baseline Disease Characteristics
A total of 225 pediatric patients with JIA (56 male and 169 female) with active polyarthritis were enrolled in the run-in phase including RF negative (104), RF positive (39), extended oligoarthritis (28), systemic JIA without systemic manifestations (13), jPsA (20), and ERA (21). Patients had a mean (SD) disease duration of 3.8 ± 3.5 years, and a mean (SD) number of active joints of 12.2 ± 8.1.
Efficacy Results
Of the 225 patients, 173 (77%) patients achieved JIA ACR30 response at Week 18 and were randomized into the double-blind phase to either tofacitinib (n=88) or placebo (n=85). At the conclusion of the 18-week, open-label, run-in phase, pediatric ACR 30/50/70 responses were 77%, 70%, and 49%, respectively.
In both the run-in and double-blind phases, approximately one-third of the patients were taking concomitant oral corticosteroids, and approximately two-thirds were taking concomitant MTX.
The primary endpoint was the occurrence of disease flare at Week 44 relative to the double-blind phase baseline at Week 18. Disease flare was defined (according to Pediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Study Group (PRCSG)/Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO) Disease Flare criteria) as worsening of
≥ 30% in 3 or more of the 6 JIA core response variables with no more than 1 of the remaining JIA core response variables improving by ≥ 30%.
Tofacitinib-treated patients experienced significantly fewer disease flares at Week 44 compared to placebo-treated patients (31% [27/88] vs. 55% [47/85]; difference in proportions -25% [95% CI: -39%, -10%]; p=0.0007). The occurrence of disease flare by visit in Study pcJIA-I is shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Occurrence of Disease Flare in Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older with JIA by Visit from Week 18 to Week 44 in the Double-Blind Phase in Study pcJIA-I
The 26-week double-blind phase is from Week 18 through Week 44 on and after randomization day.
14.5 Clinical Studies in Ulcerative Colitis
Induction Trials (Study UC-I [NCT01465763] and Study UC-II [NCT01458951])
In two identical induction trials (UC-I and UC-II), 1139 adult patients were randomized (598 and 541 patients, respectively) to tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily or placebo with a 4:1 treatment allocation ratio. These trials included adult patients with moderately to severely active UC (total Mayo score of 6 to 12, with an endoscopy subscore of at least 2, and rectal bleeding subscore of at least 1) and who had failed or were intolerant to at least 1 of the following treatments: oral or intravenous corticosteroids, azathioprine, 6-MP or TNF blocker. Tofacitinib are indicated only for use in patients who have had inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers [see Indications and Usage (
The disease activity was assessed by Mayo scoring index (0 to 12) which consists of four subscores (0 to 3 for each subscore): stool frequency, rectal bleeding, findings on endoscopy, and physician global assessment. An endoscopy subscore of 2 was defined by marked erythema, absent vascular pattern, any friability, and erosions; an endoscopy subscore of 3 was defined by spontaneous bleeding and ulceration.
Patients were permitted to use stable doses of oral aminosalicylates and corticosteroids (prednisone daily dose up to 25 mg equivalent). Concomitant immunosuppressants (oral immunomodulators or biologic therapies) were not permitted for UC patients during these studies.
A total of 52%, 73% and 72% of patients had previously failed or were intolerant to TNF blockers (51% in Study UC-1 and 52% in Study UC-II), corticosteroids (75% in Study UC-I and 71% in Study UC-II), and/or immunosuppressants (74% in Study UC-I and 70% in Study UC-II), respectively.
Oral corticosteroids were received as concomitant treatment for UC by 47% of patients (45% in Study UC-I and 48% in Study UC-II) and 71% received concomitant aminosalicylates as treatment for UC (71% in Study UC-I, and 72% in Study UC-II). The baseline clinical characteristics were generally similar between the tofacitinib-treated patients and placebo-treated patients.
The primary endpoint of Study UC-I and Study UC-II was the proportion of patients in remission at Week 8, and the key secondary endpoint was the proportion of patients with improvement of endoscopic appearance of the mucosa at Week 8.
The efficacy results of Study UC-I and Study UC-II based on the centrally read endoscopy results are shown in Table 20.
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Study UC-I
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Endpoint |
Placebo |
Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily
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Treatment Difference versus Placebo
(95% CI) |
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Remission at Week 8a
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| Total Population |
N=122 |
N=476 |
10%* |
| 8% |
18% |
(4.3, 16.3) |
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| With Prior TNF Blocker |
N=64 |
N=243 |
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| Failureb
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2% |
11% |
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| Without Prior TNF Blocker |
N=58 |
N=233 |
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| Failurec,e
|
16% |
26% |
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Improvement of Endoscopic Appearance of the Mucosa at Week 8d
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| Total Population |
N=122 |
N=476 |
16%** |
| 16% |
31% |
(8.1, 23.4) |
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| With Prior TNF Blocker |
N=64 |
N=243 |
|
| Failureb
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6% |
23% |
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| Without Prior TNF Blocker |
N=58 |
N=233 |
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| Failurec,e
|
26% |
40% |
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Study UC-II
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Endpoint
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Placebo
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Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily
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Treatment Difference (95% CI)
|
|
Remission at Week 8a
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| Total Population |
N=112 |
N=429 |
13%** |
| 4% |
17% |
(8.1, 17.9) |
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| With Prior TNF Blocker |
N=60 |
N=222 |
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| Failureb
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0% |
12% |
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| Without Prior TNF Blocker |
N=52 |
N=207 |
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| Failurec,e
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8% |
22% |
|
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Improvement of Endoscopic Appearance of the Mucosa at Week 8d
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| Total Population |
N=112 |
N=429 |
17%** |
| 12% |
28% |
(9.5, 24.1) |
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| With Prior TNF Blocker |
N=60 |
N=222 |
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| Failureb
|
7% |
22% |
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| Without Prior TNF Blocker |
N=52 |
N=207 |
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| Failurec,e
|
17% |
36% |
|
CI = Confidence interval; N = number of patients in the analysis set; TNF = tumor necrosis factor
a Remission was defined as clinical remission (a Mayo score ≤ 2 with no individual subscore > 1) and rectal bleeding subscore of 0.
b Prior TNF blocker failure was defined in this program as inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy.
c Patients in this group had failed one or more conventional therapies (corticosteroid, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine) but did not have history of prior failure of TNF blocker therapy.
d Improvement of endoscopic appearance of the mucosa was defined as Mayo endoscopy subscore of 0 (normal or inactive disease) or 1 (erythema, decreased vascular pattern).
e Tofacitinib tablets indicated only for use in patients who have had inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers [see Indications and Usage (
Clinical Response at Week 8
Clinical response was defined as a decrease from baseline in Mayo score of ≥ 3 points and ≥ 30%, with an accompanying decrease in the subscore for rectal bleeding of ≥ 1 point or absolute subscore for rectal bleeding of 0 or 1.
Clinical response was observed in 60% of patients treated with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily compared to 33% of patients treated with placebo in Study UC-I and 55% compared to 29% in Study UC-II.
Normalization of the Endoscopic Appearance of the Mucosa at Week 8
Normalization of endoscopic appearance of the mucosa was defined as a Mayo endoscopic subscore of 0 and was observed in 7% of patients treated with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily compared to 2% of treated with placebo in both Studies UC-I and UC-II.
Rectal Bleeding and Stool Frequency
Decreases in rectal bleeding and stool frequency subscores were observed as early as Week 2 in patients treated with tofacitinib.
Maintenance Trial (Study UC-III [NCT01458574])
A total of 593 adult patients who completed the induction trials (UC-I or UC-II) and achieved clinical response were re-randomized with 1:1:1 treatment allocation ratio to tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily, or placebo for 52 weeks in Study UC-III. tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily is the recommended dosage for maintenance therapy; limit use of tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily beyond induction to those with loss of response and should be used for the shortest duration [see Dosage and Administration (
At baseline of Study UC-III:
- 179 (30%) patients were in remission
- 289 (49%) patients were receiving oral corticosteroids
- 265 (45%), 445 (75%), and 413 (70%) patients had previously failed or were intolerant to TNF blocker therapy, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants, respectively. Tofacitinib tablet is indicated only for use in patients who have had inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers [see Indications and Usage (
1.5 )].
The efficacy results of Study UC-III based on the centrally read endoscopy results are summarized in Table 21.
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Treatment Difference versus Placebo (95% CI)
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Endpoint |
Placebo |
Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily
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Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily
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Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily
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Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily
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Remission at Week 52a
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| Total Population |
N=198 |
N=198 |
N=197 |
23%* (15.3, 31.2) |
30%* (21.4, 37.6) |
| 11% |
34% |
41% |
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| With Prior TNF Blocker Failureb
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N=89 |
N=83 |
N=93 |
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| 11% |
24% |
37% |
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| Without Prior TNF Blocker Failurec,f
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N=109 |
N=115 |
N=104 |
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| 11% |
42% |
44% |
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Treatment Difference versus Placebo (95% CI)
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Endpoint
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Placebo
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Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily
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Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily
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Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily |
Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily
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|
Improvement of endoscopic appearance of the mucosa at Week 52d
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| Total Population |
N=198 |
N=198 |
N=197 |
24%* (16, 32.5) |
33%* (24.2, 41) |
| 13% |
37% |
46% |
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| With Prior TNF Blocker Failureb
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N=89 |
N=83 |
N=93 |
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| 12% |
30% |
40% |
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| Without Prior TNF Blocker Failurec,f
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N=109 |
N=115 |
N=104 |
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| 14% |
43% |
51% |
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Sustained corticosteroid-free remission at both Week 24 and Week 52 among patients in remission at baselinee
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| Total Population |
N=59 |
N=65 |
N=55 |
30%* (17.4, 43.2) |
42%* (27.9, 56.5) |
| 5% |
35% |
47% |
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| With Prior TNF Blocker Failureb
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N=21 |
N=18 |
N=18 |
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| 5% |
22% |
39% |
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| Without Prior TNF Blocker Failurec,f
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N=38 |
N=47 |
N=37 |
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| 5% |
40% |
51% |
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CI = Confidence interval; N = number of patients in the analysis set; TNF = tumor necrosis factor.
a Remission was defined as clinical remission (a Mayo score ≤ 2 with no individual subscore > 1) and rectal bleeding subscore of 0.
b Prior TNF blocker failure was defined in this program as inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy.
c Patients in this group had failed one or more conventional therapies (corticosteroid, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine) but did not have history of prior failure of TNF blocker therapy.
d Improvement of endoscopic appearance of the mucosa was defined as Mayo endoscopy subscore of 0 (normal or inactive disease) or 1 (erythema, decreased vascular pattern).
e Sustained corticosteroid-free remission was defined as being in remission and not taking corticosteroids for at least 4 weeks prior to the visit at both Week 24 and Week 52.
f Tofacitinib tablets are indicated only for use in patients who have had inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers [see Indications and Usage (
Maintenance of Clinical Response
Maintenance of clinical response was defined as the proportion of patients who met the definition of clinical response (defined as a decrease from the induction study (UC-I, UC-II) baseline Mayo score of ≥ 3 points and ≥ 30%, with an accompanying decrease in the rectal bleeding subscore of ≥ 1 point or rectal bleeding subscore of 0 or 1) at both Baseline and Week 52 of Study UC-III.
Maintenance of clinical response was observed in 20% in the placebo group, 52% in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily group, and 62% in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily group.
Maintenance of Remission (Among Patients in Remission at Baseline)
In the 179 patients who were in remission at baseline of Study UC-III (N = 59 for placebo, N = 65 for tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, N = 55 for tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily), 10% in the placebo group, 46% in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily group and 56% in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily group maintained remission at Week 52.
Normalization of the Endoscopic Appearance of the Mucosa
Normalization of endoscopic appearance of the mucosa was defined as a Mayo endoscopic subscore of 0 and was observed at Week 52 in 15% of patients in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily group and 17% of patients in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily group compared to 4% of placebo patients.
Open-label Extension Study (Study UC-IV [NCT01470612])
In Study UC-IV, 914 patients were treated of which 156 received tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily and 758 received tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily.
Of the 905 patients who were assigned to tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily in the 8-week induction studies (Study UC-I or Study UC-II), 322 patients completed the induction studies but did not achieve clinical response. Of these 322 patients, 291 continued to receive tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily (unblinded) and had available data after an additional 8 weeks in Study UC-IV. After 8 additional weeks (a total of 16 weeks treatment), 148 patients achieved clinical response, and 25 patients achieved remission (based on central endoscopy read). Among those 143 patients who achieved clinical response by 16 weeks and had available data at Week 52, 66 patients achieved remission (based on local endoscopy read) after continued treatment with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily for 52 weeks.
14.6 Safety Study in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Tofacitinib Versus TNF-blocker)
The mean age of the population was 61 years (range: 50 to 88 years). Most patients were female (78%) and Caucasian (77%). Patients had a diagnosis of RA for a mean of 10 years, and a median swollen and tender joint count of 11 and 15 respectively. Cardiovascular risk factors included cigarette smoking (current or past) (48%), hypertension (66%), high density lipoprotein < 40 mg/dL (12%), diabetes mellitus (17%), family history of premature coronary heart disease (15%), extra-articular disease associated with RA (37%), and history of coronary artery disease (11%).
The non-inferiority criterion was not met for the primary comparison of the combined tofacitinib dosages to TNF blockers since the upper limit of the 95% CI exceeded the pre-specified non-inferiority criterion of 1.8 (for MACE, the upper limit of the 95% CI was 1.94; for malignancies excluding NMSC, the upper limit of the 95% CI was 2.09).
Table 22 shows the study results for each of the co-primary endpoints, and other endpoints. There was an increased risk of death, MACE, malignancies, serious infections, thromboembolic events, and fractures associated with both dosages of tofacitinib.
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Endpoint |
TNF Blocker N=1,451 PY=5,526
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Tofacitinib
5 mg Twice Daily N=1,455 PY=5,551 |
Tofacitinib
10 mg Twice Daily N=1,456 PY=5,371 |
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MACE, n [IR]
HR (95% CI)* |
43 [0.79] |
50 [0.91] 1.16 (0.77, 1.74) |
59 [1.11] 1.41 (0.95, 2.10) |
| MI,† n [IR] HR (95% CI)* |
11 [0.20] |
20 [0.36] 1.81 (0.87, 3.79) |
21 [0.39] 1.97 (0.95, 4.09) |
| Stroke,† n [IR] HR (95% CI)* |
20 [0.36] |
18 [0.33] 0.89 (0.47, 1.69) |
21 [0.39] 1.08 (0.59, 2) |
| Cardiovascular Death, n [IR] HR (95% CI)* |
15 [0.27] |
18 [0.32] 1.20 (0.60, 2.37) |
25 [0.47] 1.71 (0.90, 3.24) |
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Malignancies Excl.
NMSC, n [IR] HR (95% CI)* |
42 [0.77] |
62 [1.13] 1.47 (1, 2.18) |
60 [1.13] 1.48 (1, 2.19) |
|
Malignancies Excl.
NMSC (among current and past smokers)†† |
25 [0.99] |
41 [1.53] |
48 [1.91] |
| HR (95% CI)* |
1.55 (0.94, 2.55) |
1.94 (1.19, 3.14) |
|
|
All Death
HR (95% CI)* |
38 [0.69] |
49 [0.88] 1.29 (0.84, 1.96) |
66 [1.23] 1.79 (1.20, 2.66) |
|
Serious Infections
HR (95% CI)* |
133 [2.52] |
155 [2.95] 1.17 (0.93, 1.47) |
184 [3.65] 1.44 (1.15, 1.80) |
|
DVT
HR (95% CI)* |
9 [0.16] |
12 [0.22] 1.33 (0.56, 3.15) |
15 [0.28] 1.72 (0.75, 3.92) |
|
PE
HR (95% CI)* |
3 [0.05] |
10 [0.18] 3.32 (0.91, 12.08) |
26 [0.49] 8.95 (2.71, 29.56) |
|
VTE
HR (95% CI)* |
12 [0.22] |
18 [0.33] 1.50 (0.72, 3.10) |
36 [0.68] 3.10 (1.61, 5.96) |
|
ATE
HR (95% CI)* |
45 [0.83] |
51 [0.93] 1.13 (0.76, 1.69) |
55 [1.04] 1.26 (0.85, 1.87) |
|
TE
HR (95% CI)* |
56 [1.03] |
67 [1.23] 1.19 (0.84, 1.70) |
86 [1.65] 1.60 (1.14, 2.23) |
|
All Fractures
HR (95% CI)* |
121 [2.32] |
138 [2.64] 1.14 (0.90, 1.46) |
141 [2.80] 1.21 (0.95, 1.54) |
|
Osteoporotic Fractures
HR (95% CI)* |
49 [0.91] |
58 [1.07] 1.18 (0.81, 1.73) |
70 [1.34] 1.48 (1.03, 2.13) |
N indicates number of patients; n indicates number of patients with events. IR indicates incidence rate per 100 person-year (PY).
†MI and Stroke include fatal and non-fatal events.
††Data and analyses for Malignancies excluding NMSC for current and ex-smokers are included. There were 720 current and ex-smokers randomized to tofacitinib 5 mg, 704 to tofacitinib 10 mg, and 679 to TNF blockers.
*HR (95%) CI for tofacitinib vs. TNF Blocker (Univariate Cox Proportional Hazard Model).
NMSC: Non-melanoma Skin Cancer; MACE: Major Adverse Cardiac Events; HR: Hazard Ratio; DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis; PE: Pulmonary Embolism; VTE: Venous Thromboembolism, first occurrence of a VTE, defined as the composite of adjudicated DVT and adjudicated PE; ATE: Arterial Thromboembolism; TE: Thromboembolism, first occurrence of a TE, defined as the composite of adjudicated VTE and unadjudicated ATE.
Lymphomas and lung cancers, which are a subset of all malignancies in RA Safety Study 1, were observed at a higher rate in patients treated with tofacitinib 5 mg twice a day and tofacitinib 10 mg twice a day compared to those treated with TNF blockers. Lymphoma was reported for 4 patients who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice a day, 6 patients who received tofacitinib 10 mg twice a day, and 1 patient who received TNF blockers (Incidence Rate [IR] of 0.07, 0.11, and 0.02 per 100 patient-years, respectively). Among current and past smokers, lung cancer was reported for 13 patients who received tofacitinib 5 mg twice a day, 15 patients who received tofacitinib 10 mg twice a day, and 7 patients who received TNF blockers (IR of 0.48, 0.59, and 0.27 per 100 patient-years, respectively).
Given these increased risks, tofacitinib tablets 10 mg twice daily dosages are not recommended for the treatment of RA, PsA, AS or pcJIA [see Dosage and Administration (
The overall fractures and osteoporotic fractures were observed at a higher rate in both tofacitinib treatment groups compared to the TNF blocker treatment group. The observed incidence rate of osteoporotic fractures was higher in women than men, and was highest in women on tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily (1.56 per 100
patient-years), followed by tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily (1.26 per 100 patient-years), and TNF blockers (1.01 per 100 patient-years).
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
colored, round, film-coated tablets, debossed with "1243" on one side and plain on the
other side and supplied as follows:
NDC 70710-1243-6 in bottle of 60 tablets with child-resistant closure.
NDC 70710-1243-8 in bottle of 180 tablets with child-resistant closure.
Tofacitinib tablets, 10 mg (equivalent to 16.15 mg tofacitinib citrate) are light green to
green colored, round shaped, film coated tablets debossed with "1589" on one side and
plain on the other side and supplied as follows:
NDC 70710-1589-7 in bottle of 28 tablets with child-resistant closure.
NDC 70710-1589-6 in bottle of 60 tablets with child-resistant closure.
NDC 70710-1589-8 in bottle of 180 tablets with child-resistant closure.
Store tofacitinib tablets at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Do not repackage.
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Serious Infections
Inform patients that tofacitinib tablets may lower the ability of their immune system to fight infections. Advise patients not to start taking tofacitinib tablets if they have an active infection. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately during treatment if symptoms suggesting infection appear to ensure rapid evaluation and appropriate treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (
Advise patients that the risk of herpes zoster, some cases of which can be serious, is increased in patients treated with tofacitinib tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (
Malignancies and Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Inform patients that tofacitinib tablets may increase their risk of certain cancers, and that lymphoma and other cancers have been observed in patients taking tofacitinib tablets. Instruct patients to inform their healthcare provider if they have ever had any type of cancer [see Warnings and Precautions (
Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Inform patients that tofacitinib tablets may increase their risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) defined as myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Instruct all patients, especially current or past smokers or patients with other cardiovascular risk factors, to be alert for the development of signs and symptoms of cardiovascular events [see Warnings and Precautions (
Thrombosis
Advise patients to stop taking tofacitinib tablets and to call their healthcare provider right away if they experience any symptoms of thrombosis (sudden shortness of breath, chest pain worsened with breathing, swelling of leg or arm, leg pain or tenderness, red or discolored skin in the affected leg or arm) [see Warnings and Precautions (
Hypersensitivity
Advise patients to stop taking tofacitinib tablets and to call their healthcare provider right away if they experience any symptoms of allergic reactions while taking tofacitinib tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (
Important Information on Laboratory Abnormalities
Inform patients that tofacitinib tablets may affect certain lab test results, and that blood tests are required before and during tofacitinib tablets treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (
Pregnancy
Advise pregnant females and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females to inform their prescriber of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (
Lactation
Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with tofacitinib tablets and for at least 18 hours after the last dose of tofacitinib tablets [see Use in Specific Populations (
Infertility
Advise females of reproductive potential that tofacitinib tablets may impair fertility [see Use in Specific Populations (
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What is the most important information I should know about tofacitinib tablets?
Tofacitinib tablets may cause serious side effects including: 1. Serious infections. Tofacitinib tablet is medicines that affect your immune system. Tofacitinib tablets can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Some people can have serious infections while taking tofacitinib tablets, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses that can spread throughout the body. Some people have died from these infections.
People with ulcerative colitis taking the higher dose of tofacitinib (10 mg twice daily) have a higher risk of serious infections and shingles. Before starting tofacitinib tablets, tell your healthcare provider if you:
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2. Increased risk of death in people 50 years of age and older who have at least 1 heart disease (cardiovascular) risk factor and are taking tofacitinib 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily. 3. Cancer and immune system problems. Tofacitinib tablets may increase your risk of certain cancers by changing the way your immune system works.
Get emergency help right away if you have any symptoms of a heart attack or stroke while taking tofacitinib tablets, including:
7. Allergic reactions.
You should not take tofacitinib tablets if your lymphocyte count, neutrophil count, or red blood cell count is too low or your liver tests are too high. Your healthcare provider may stop your tofacitinib tablets treatment for a period of time if needed because of changes in these blood test results. You may also have changes in other laboratory tests, such as your blood cholesterol levels. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your cholesterol levels 4 to 8 weeks after you start taking tofacitinib tablets, and as needed after that. Normal cholesterol levels are important to good heart health. See " What are the possible side effects of tofacitinib tablets? " for more information about side effects. |
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What are tofacitinib tablets?
Tofacitinib tablets are not recommended for people with severe liver problems. It is not known if tofacitinib tablets are safe and effective in children for treatment other than active polyarticular course juvenile arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. |
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking tofacitinib tablets? Before taking tofacitinib tablets, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Tofacitinib tablets and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take :
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How should I take tofacitinib tablets?
Take tofacitinib tablets exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
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What are the possible side effects of tofacitinib tablets? tofacitinib tablets may cause serious side effects, including:
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Common side effects of tofacitinib tablets in people with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis include:
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. at 1-877-993-8779. |
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How should I store tofacitinib tablets?
Keep tofacitinib tablets and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
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General information about the safe and effective use of tofacitinib tablets. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use tofacitinib tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give tofacitinib tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about tofacitinib tablets. If you would like more information, talk to your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about tofacitinib tablets that is written for health professionals. |
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What are the ingredients in tofacitinib tablets?
Active ingredient: tofacitinib citrate Inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone and titanium dioxide. Additionally, each 10 mg tablet contains FD&C blue #1 Aluminum Lake and iron oxide yellow. XELJANZ and XELJANZ XR are registered trademarks of Pfizer Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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Manufactured by
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad, India Distributed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534 |
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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 70710-1243-6
60 Tablets
Rx only
Zydus
NDC 70710-1589-6
60 Tablets
Rx only
Zydus