15 Ml Atezolizumab-tqjs 125 Mg/ml / Hyaluronidase-tqjs 2000 Unt/ml Injection [tecentriq Hybreza]
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
- 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
- 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
- 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
- 11 DESCRIPTION
- 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
- 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
- 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
- 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
- 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, as monotherapy, is indicated as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with stage II to IIIA [see
Clinical Studies (14.1) ] non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA- authorized test [seeDosage and Administration (2.1) ]. - TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, as monotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%]), as determined by an FDA- authorized test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations [see
Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. - TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC harboring these aberrations prior to receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA.
1.2 Small Cell Lung Cancer
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
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TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, in combination with lurbinectedin, is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ES-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after first-line induction therapy with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA or intravenous atezolizumab, carboplatin and etoposide.
1.3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, in combination with bevacizumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy.
1.4 Melanoma
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma as determined by an FDA-approved test [see
1.5 Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
1.6 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Patient Selection for Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Melanoma and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Select adult patients with:
- Stage II to IIIA NSCLC for adjuvant treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as a monotherapy (following tumor resection and platinum-based chemotherapy) based on PD-L1 expression on tumor cells [see
Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. - Metastatic NSCLC for first-line treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy based on the PD-L1 expression on tumor cells or on tumor-infiltrating immune cells [see
Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. - Unresectable or metastatic melanoma for treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib after confirming the presence of a BRAF V600 mutation [see
Clinical Studies (14.4) ]. -
MIBC for treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, as a monotherapy based on detection of ctDNA MRD in plasma via serial testing between six weeks and one year after cystectomy [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ].
2.2 Important Dosage and Administration Information
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA has different recommended dosage and administration than intravenous atezolizumab products.
- To reduce the risk of medication errors, prior to administration, check the vial labels to ensure that the drug being prepared is subcutaneously administered TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and not intravenously administered atezolizumab.
- Do not substitute TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for or with intravenous atezolizumab products because they have different recommended dosages.
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Adult patients who are treated with intravenous atezolizumab can switch to subcutaneous TECENTRIQ HYBREZA at their next scheduled dose. Adult patients who are treated with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can switch to intravenous atezolizumab at their next scheduled dose. -
Pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who weigh 40 kg or greater and are treated with intravenous atezolizumab can switch to subcutaneous TECENTRIQ HYBREZA at their next scheduled dose [see Indications and Usage (1.5) ]. Pediatric patients who are treated with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can switch to intravenous atezolizumab at their next scheduled dose.
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is for subcutaneous use in the thigh only. Administer over approximately 7 minutes. Inject in healthy skin and never into areas where the skin is red, bruised, tender, or hard.
- When possible, alternate injections between the left and right thigh. Ensure the injection site is at least 2.5 cm from the previous site.
- Do not administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA intravenously.
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA must be administered by a healthcare professional.
- Do
not administer the remaining volume in the tubing to the patient. - If using concomitant subcutaneous drugs, administer at sites other than the thighs.
2.3 Recommended Dosage and Administration Instructions
Administration instructions for TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy and in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in
| Indication | Administration Instructions for TECENTRIQ HYBREZA | Duration of Therapy |
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| Adjuvant Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy | Up to one year, unless there is disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity |
| Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity | |
| Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA prior to chemotherapy and bevacizumab when given on the same day. | Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity |
| Small Cell Lung Cancer | Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA prior to chemotherapy when given on the same day. | |
| Hepatocellular Carcinoma | Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA prior to bevacizumab when given on the same day. Bevacizumab is administered intravenously at 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks. | |
| Melanoma | Prior to initiating TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, patients should receive the following 28-day treatment cycle of cobimetinib and vemurafenib:
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| Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma | Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy | Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity |
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Administer TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy | Up to one year, unless there is disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity |
2.4 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions
No dose reduction for TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is recommended. In general, withhold TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce the daily corticosteroid dosage to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent corticosteroid dosage within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids.
Dosage modifications for TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in
| Adverse Reaction | Severity |
Dosage Modification |
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| ALT = alanine aminotransferase, AST = aspartate aminotransferase, ULN = upper limit normal, DRESS = Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, SJS = Stevens Johnson syndrome, TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis | ||
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Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
[see |
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| Pneumonitis | Grade 2 | Withhold |
| Grades 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
| Colitis | Grades 2 or 3 | Withhold |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
| Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver | AST or ALT increases to more than 3 and up to 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULN |
Withhold |
| AST or ALT increases to more than 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN |
Permanently discontinue | |
| Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver |
Baseline AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN or Baseline AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN |
Withhold |
| AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN |
Permanently discontinue | |
| Endocrinopathies | Grades 3 or 4 | Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue depending on severity |
| Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction | Grades 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine | Withhold |
| Grade 4 increased blood creatinine | Permanently discontinue | |
| Exfoliative Dermatologic Conditions | Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS | Withhold |
| Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS | Permanently discontinue | |
| Myocarditis or pericarditis | Grades 2, 3, or 4 | Permanently discontinue |
| Neurological Toxicities | Grade 2 | Withhold |
| Grades 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
| Other Adverse Reactions | ||
| Infusion-Related Reactions [see |
Grades 1 or 2 | Pause or slow the rate of injection Premedication with antipyretic and antihistamines may be considered for subsequent doses. |
| Grades 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
2.5 Preparation Instructions
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA does not contain any antimicrobial preservative. If the TECENTRIQ HYBREZA dose is not administered immediately, refer to "Storage Instructions" [see
- Remove the vial from the refrigerator and allow the solution to acclimate to room temperature. Visually inspect for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Discard the vial if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or visible particles are observed.
- Do not shake, freeze, or dilute.
- The unpunctured vial may be stored at room temperature in ambient light for a maximum of 4 hours prior to the preparation for administration.
- Use an 18-gauge transfer needle and syringe to withdraw the entire contents of the TECENTRIQ HYBREZA solution from the vial. Discard the vial and any residual drug remaining.
- TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is compatible with stainless steel transfer and injection needles, and polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, and polyurethane syringe material and subcutaneous administration sets.
- Remove the transfer needle from the syringe and replace it with a subcutaneous administration set (e.g. winged/butterfly) containing 23-gauge, 24-gauge, or 25-gauge hypodermic needle and with a priming volume that does
not exceed 0.5 mL for administration. - Prime the subcutaneous administration line with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA to eliminate the air in the line and stop when the fluid reaches the needle.
- Ensure the syringe contains exactly 15 mL of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA after priming the administration line by expelling any excess volume from the syringe.
- Administer immediately to avoid needle clogging.
- Discard any unused portion remaining.
2.6 Storage Instructions
- Do
not store the prepared syringe that has been attached to the already-primed subcutaneous administration set. - If the prepared syringe containing TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is not for immediate use, do
not attach a subcutaneous administration set. The capped syringe may be stored at room temperature [at up to 25°C (77°F)] in ambient room lighting for up to 8 hours and in the refrigerator [2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)] for up to 72 hours. Do not shake or freeze. - If the prepared syringe is stored at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F), allow the syringe to acclimate to room temperature prior to administration.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Injection: 1,875 mg atezolizumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase per 15 mL (125 mg and 2,000 units per mL) clear to slightly opalescent, and colorless to slightly yellow solution in a single-dose vial.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to hyaluronidase or to any of its excipients.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is a monoclonal antibody that belongs to a class of drugs that bind to either the programmed death-receptor 1 (PD-1) or the PD-ligand 1 (PD-L1), blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, thereby removing inhibition of the immune response, potentially breaking peripheral tolerance and inducing immune-mediated adverse reactions. Important immune-mediated adverse reactions listed under Warnings and Precautions may not include all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated reactions.
Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue. Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur at any time after starting a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody. While immune-mediated adverse reactions usually manifest during treatment with PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies, immune-mediated adverse reactions can also manifest after discontinuation of PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies.
Early identification and management of immune-mediated adverse reactions are essential to ensure safe use of PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Monitor patients closely for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment. In cases of suspected immune-mediated adverse reactions, initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate.
Withhold or permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ HYBREZA depending on severity [see
Toxicity management guidelines for adverse reactions that do not necessarily require systemic steroids (e.g., endocrinopathies and dermatologic reactions) are discussed below.
Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis, including fatal adverse reactions. The incidence of pneumonitis is higher in patients who have received prior thoracic radiation.
Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 2% (5/247) of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in the IMscin001 trial [see
Systemic corticosteroids were required in 40% (2/5) patients with pneumonitis who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy. Pneumonitis resolved in both patients. The single patient in whom TECENTRIQ HYBREZA was withheld for pneumonitis reinitiated TECENTRIQ HYBREZA after symptom improvement.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib:
Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 13% (29/230) of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib in the IMspire150 trial [see
Systemic corticosteroids were required in 55% (16/29) of patients with pneumonitis. Pneumonitis resolved in 97% of the 29 patients. Of the 17 patients in whom intravenous atezolizumab was withheld for pneumonitis, 10 reinitiated intravenous atezolizumab after symptom improvement; of these, 50% had recurrence of pneumonitis.
Immune-Mediated Colitis
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated colitis, including Grade 3 adverse reactions. Colitis can present with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection/reactivation has been reported in patients with corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis. In cases of corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious workup to exclude alternative etiologies.
Immune-Mediated Hepatitis
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated hepatitis, including fatal adverse reactions.
Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 1.2% (3/247) of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in the IMscin001 trial [see
Systemic corticosteroids were required in 67% (2/3) of patients with hepatitis who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy. Hepatitis resolved in 1 of the 3 patients.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib:
Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 6.1% (14/230) of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib in the IMspire150 trial [see
Systemic corticosteroids were required in 50% (7/14) of patients with hepatitis. Hepatitis resolved in 93% of the 14 patients. Of the 4 patients in whom intravenous atezolizumab was withheld for hepatitis, 3 reinitiated intravenous atezolizumab after symptom improvement; of these, 33% had recurrence of hepatitis.
Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies
Adrenal Insufficiency:
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency, including Grade 3 adverse reactions. For Grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ HYBREZA depending on severity [see
Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 0.8% (2/247) of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in the IMscin001 trial [see
Hypophysitis:
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated hypophysitis, including Grade 2 adverse reactions. Hypophysitis can present with acute symptoms associated with mass effect such as headache, photophobia, or visual field cuts. Hypophysitis can cause hypopituitarism. Initiate hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ HYBREZA depending on severity [see
Immune-mediated hypophysitis occurred in 0.4% (1/247) of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in the IMscin001 trial [see
Thyroid Disorders:
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated thyroid disorders. Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy. Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism. Initiate hormone replacement for hypothyroidism or medical management for hyperthyroidism as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ HYBREZA depending on severity [see
Thyroiditis:
Immune-mediated thyroiditis occurred in 0.8% (2/247) of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in the IMscin001 trial [see
Hyperthyroidism:
Immune-mediated hyperthyroidism occurred in 2% (5/247) of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in the IMscin001 trial [see
Anti-thyroid therapy was required in 40% (2/5) of patients with hyperthyroidism who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy. Of these 2 patients, one remained on anti-thyroid treatment. Of the 2 patients in whom TECENTRIQ HYBREZA was withheld for hyperthyroidism, 1 patient reinitiated TECENTRIQ HYBREZA; this patient did not have recurrence of hyperthyroidism.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib:
Hyperthyroidism occurred in 19% (43/230) of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib in the IMspire150 trial [see
Hypothyroidism:
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated hypothyroidism, including Grade 4 adverse reactions. Immune-mediated hypothyroidism occurred in 10% (25/247) of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in the IMscin001 trial [see
Hormone replacement was required in 68% (17/25) of patients with hypothyroidism who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy. Two patients with hypothyroidism remained on thyroid hormone replacement.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Platinum-based Chemotherapy:
Hypothyroidism occurred in 11% (277/2421) of patients with NSCLC (N = 2223) or SCLC (N = 198) enrolled in five randomized, active-controlled trials, including IMpower150, IMpower130 and IMpower133 receiving intravenous atezolizumab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.3%), and Grade 2 (5.7%) adverse reactions. Hypothyroidism led to permanent discontinuation of intravenous atezolizumab in 0.1% and withholding of intravenous atezolizumab in 1.6% of patients.
Hormone replacement therapy was required in 71% (198/277) of patients with hypothyroidism. The majority of patients with hypothyroidism remained on thyroid hormone replacement. Of the 39 patients in whom intravenous atezolizumab was withheld for hypothyroidism, 9 reinitiated intravenous atezolizumab after symptom improvement.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib:
Hypothyroidism occurred in 26% (60/230) of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib in the IMspire150 trial [see
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, which can present with Diabetic Ketoacidosis:
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause type 1 diabetes mellitus, including Grade 3 adverse reactions and diabetic ketoacidosis. Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes. Initiate treatment with insulin as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ HYBREZA depending on severity [see
Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated nephritis, including Grade 3 adverse reactions.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib:
Immune-mediated nephritis with renal dysfunction occurred in 1.3% (3/230) of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib in the IMspire150 trial [see
Systemic corticosteroids were required in 67% (2/3) of patients with nephritis. Nephritis resolved in all 3 of these patients. Of the 2 patients in whom intravenous atezolizumab was withheld for nephritis, both reinitiated intravenous atezolizumab after symptom improvement and neither had recurrence of nephritis.
Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse Reactions
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis, including Grade 3 and fatal adverse reactions. Exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), has occurred with PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate non-exfoliative rashes. Withhold or permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ HYBREZA depending on severity [see
One fatal case of an immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reaction, due to TEN, occurred (0.4%, 1/247) in patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in the IMscin001 trial [see
Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
The following clinically significant immune-mediated adverse reactions occurred at an incidence of < 1% (unless otherwise noted) in patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab or were reported with the use of other PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Severe or fatal cases have been reported for some of these adverse reactions.
- Cardiac/Vascular: Myocarditis, pericarditis, vasculitis.
- Nervous System: Meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and demyelination, myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis (including exacerbation), Guillain-Barré syndrome, nerve paresis, autoimmune neuropathy.
- Ocular: Uveitis, iritis, and other ocular inflammatory toxicities occurred. Some cases were associated with retinal detachment. Various grades of visual impairment, including blindness, occurred. If uveitis occurs in combination with other immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like syndrome, as this may require treatment with systemic steroids to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss.
- Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis to include increases in serum amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis.
- Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: Myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis and associated sequelae including renal failure, arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatic.
- Endocrine: Hypoparathyroidism.
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Hematologic/Immune: Hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, solid organ transplant rejection, other transplant (including corneal graft) rejection. -
Other: Myocarditis-Myositis-Myasthenia Gravis (or Myasthenia-Like) Overlap Syndrome, reported as the co-occurrence of either two or all three adverse reactions.
5.2 Infusion-Related Reactions
5.3 Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors
Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) before or after being treated with a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody. Transplant-related complications include hyperacute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, hepatic veno-occlusive disease after reduced intensity conditioning, and steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified infectious cause). These complications may occur despite intervening therapy between PD-1/PD-L1 blockage and allogeneic HSCT.
Follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefits versus risks of treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody prior to or after an allogeneic HSCT.
5.4 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on its mechanism of action, TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on the use of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in pregnant women. Animal studies have demonstrated that inhibition of the PD-L1/PD-1 pathway can lead to increased risk of immune-related rejection of the developing fetus resulting in fetal death.
Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and for 5 months after the last dose [see
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
- Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see
Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] - Infusion-Related Reactions [see
Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] - Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors [see
Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Adverse Reactions of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in Adult Patients with NSCLC
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA was evaluated in IMscin001, open-label, multi-center, international, randomized trial for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have not been exposed to cancer immunotherapy and who have had disease progression on prior platinum-based therapy [see
The median age was 64 years (range: 27 to 85); 69% male; 67% White, 22% Asian, 0.8% Black or African American; 74% were non-Hispanic or Latino; 26% had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) of 0, 74% had an ECOG PS of 1; and 70% of patients were current or previous smokers.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 19% of patients who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. Serious adverse reactions (> 1%) included pneumonia, myocardial infarction, and pleural effusion. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 6% of patients who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, including pneumonia (2.4%), myocardial infarction (1.2%), head injury (0.4%), ischemic stroke (0.4%), pleural effusion (0.4%), pulmonary embolism (0.4%), respiratory tract infection (0.4%), sepsis (0.4%), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (0.4%).
Permanent discontinuation of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 3.6% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in > 1% of patients included pneumonia (2%).
Dosage interruptions of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 32% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in > 1% of patients were COVID-19 (4.9%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (2.8%), increased alanine aminotransferase (2.4%), pneumonia (2.4%), anemia (1.6%), dyspnea (1.6%), fatigue (1.2%), and viral respiratory tract infection (1.2%). The most common adverse reactions of any grade (occurring in ≥ 10% of patients) were fatigue (19%), musculoskeletal pain (15%), cough (13%), dyspnea (12%), and decreased appetite (11%).
| Adverse Reaction |
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA n = 247 |
Intravenous Atezolizumab n = 124 |
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| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
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| General Disorder and Administration Site Conditions | ||||
| Fatigue |
19 | 0.8 | 18 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue disorders | ||||
| Musculoskeletal Pain |
15 | 0.4 | 13 | 3.2 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal | ||||
| Cough |
13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dyspnea |
12 | 1.2 | 15 | 1.6 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA were local injection site reactions (4.5%) and pyrexia (1.2%).
| Laboratory Abnormality |
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (n = 247) |
Intravenous Atezolizumab (n = 124) |
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| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
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| Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (48-233) and intravenous atezolizumab (19-117) | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Decreased Hemoglobin | 67 | 6 | 63 | 5 |
| Decreased lymphocytes | 37 | 9 | 45 | 15 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Decreased Sodium | 46 | 3.9 | 47 | 5 |
| Decreased Albumin | 34 | 2.2 | 27 | 0 |
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 33 | 1.3 | 27 | 0 |
| Increased AST | 28 | 2.6 | 32 | 2.6 |
| Increased ALT | 28 | 2.6 | 23 | 1.7 |
| Decreased calcium | 22 | 2.6 | 23 | 0.9 |
| Increased calcium | 20 | 2.6 | 24 | 1.7 |
| Increased potassium | 21 | 1.7 | 22 | 1.7 |
| Increased INR | 20 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Increased Creatinine | 19 | 1.7 | 26 | 0.9 |
Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with NSCLC Treated with Intravenous Atezolizumab
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for its approved NSCLC indications [see
- adjuvant treatment (following tumor resection and platinum-based chemotherapy) in adult patients with stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells (IMpower010 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%]), with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (IMpower110 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (IMpower150 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (IMpower130 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (OAK study).
Below is a description of adverse reactions of intravenous atezolizumab in these adequate and well-controlled NSCLC studies.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Adjuvant Treatment of Early-stage NSCLC
IMpower010
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in IMpower010, a multicenter, open-label, randomized trial for the adjuvant treatment of patients with stage IB (tumors ≥ 4 cm) -IIIA NSCLC who had complete tumor resection and received up to 4 cycles of cisplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy. Patients received intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg every 3 weeks (n = 495) for 1 year (16 cycles), unless disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurred, or best supportive care [see
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.8% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab; these included multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, pneumothorax, interstitial lung disease, arrhythmia, acute cardiac failure, myocarditis, cerebrovascular accident, death of unknown cause, and acute myeloid leukemia (1 patient each).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 18% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (> 1%) were pneumonia (1.8%), pneumonitis (1.6%), and pyrexia (1.2%).
Intravenous atezolizumab was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 18% of patients; the most common adverse reactions (≥ 1%) leading to intravenous atezolizumab discontinuation were pneumonitis (2.2%), hypothyroidism (1.6%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (1.4%), arthralgia (1.0%), and increased alanine aminotransferase (1.0%).
Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 29% of patients; the most common (> 1%) were rash (3.0%), hyperthyroidism (2.8%), hypothyroidism (1.6%), increased AST (1.6%), pyrexia (1.6%), increased ALT (1.4%), upper respiratory tract infection (1.4%), headache (1.2%), peripheral neuropathy (1.2%), and pneumonia (1.2%).
| Adverse Reaction |
Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 495 |
Best Supportive Care N = 495 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | ||||
| Rash |
17 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Pruritus | 10 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Endocrine Disorders | ||||
| Hypothyroidism |
14 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal | ||||
| Cough |
16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| General | ||||
| Pyrexia |
14 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Fatigue |
14 | 0.6 | 5 | 0.2 |
| Nervous System Disorders | ||||
| Peripheral neuropathy |
12 | 0.4 | 7 | 0.2 |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue | ||||
| Musculoskeletal pain |
14 | 0.8 | 9 | 0.2 |
| Arthralgia |
11 | 0.6 | 6 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormality |
Intravenous Atezolizumab |
Best Supportive Care |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Chemistry | ||||
| Increased aspartate aminotransferase | 34 | 2.5 | 18 | 0 |
| Increased alanine aminotransferase | 30 | 3.3 | 19 | 0.4 |
| Hyperkalemia | 24 | 3.5 | 15 | 2.5 |
| Increased blood creatinine | 31 | 0.2 | 23 | 0.2 |
Metastatic Chemotherapy-Naïve NSCLC
IMpower110
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in IMpower110, a multicenter, international, randomized, open-label study in 549 chemotherapy-naïve patients with stage IV NSCLC, including those with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. Patients received intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg every 3 weeks (n = 286) or platinum-based chemotherapy consisting of carboplatin or cisplatin with either pemetrexed or gemcitabine (n = 263) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.8% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab; these included death (reported as unexplained death and death of unknown cause), aspiration, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary embolism, acute myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, mechanical ileus, sepsis, cerebral infarction, and device occlusion (1 patient each).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 28% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were pneumonia (2.8%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2.1%) and pneumonitis (2.1%).
Intravenous atezolizumab was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 6% of patients; the most common adverse reactions (≥ 2 patients) leading to intravenous atezolizumab discontinuation were peripheral neuropathy and pneumonitis.
Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 26% of patients; the most common (> 1%) were ALT increased (2.1%), AST increased (2.1%), pneumonitis (2.1%), pyrexia (1.4%), pneumonia (1.4%) and upper respiratory tract infection (1.4%).
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 286 |
Platinum-Based Chemotherapy N = 263 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Nausea | 14 | 0.3 | 34 | 1.9 |
| Constipation | 12 | 1.0 | 22 | 0.8 |
| Diarrhea | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0.8 |
| General | ||||
| Fatigue/Asthenia | 25 | 1.4 | 34 | 4.2 |
| Pyrexia | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0.4 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 15 | 0.7 | 19 | 0 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal | ||||
| Dyspnea | 14 | 0.7 | 10 | 0 |
| Cough | 12 | 0.3 | 10 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab | Platinum-Based Chemotherapy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: intravenous atezolizumab (range: 278–281); platinum-based chemotherapy (range: 256–260). Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0. Increased blood creatinine only includes patients with test results above the normal range. | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Anemia | 69 | 1.8 | 94 | 20 |
| Lymphopenia | 47 | 9 | 59 | 17 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hypoalbuminemia | 48 | 0.4 | 39 | 2 |
| Increased alkaline phosphatase | 46 | 2.5 | 42 | 1.2 |
| Hyponatremia | 44 | 9 | 36 | 7 |
| Increased ALT | 38 | 3.2 | 32 | 0.8 |
| Increased AST | 36 | 3.2 | 32 | 0.8 |
| Hyperkalemia | 29 | 3.9 | 36 | 2.7 |
| Hypocalcemia | 24 | 1.4 | 24 | 2.7 |
| Increased blood creatinine | 24 | 0.7 | 33 | 1.5 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 23 | 3.6 | 21 | 2 |
First-Line Metastatic Non-squamous NSCLC
IMpower150
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab with bevacizumab, paclitaxel and carboplatin was evaluated in IMpower150, a multicenter, international, randomized, open-label trial in which 393 chemotherapy-naïve patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC received intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg with bevacizumab 15 mg/kg, paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 or 200 mg/m2, and carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min intravenously every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles, followed by intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg with bevacizumab 15 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 6% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab; these included hemoptysis, febrile neutropenia, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hemorrhage, death, cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular accident, pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intracranial hemorrhage, intestinal angina, intestinal ischemia, intestinal obstruction and aortic dissection.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 44%. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were febrile neutropenia, pneumonia, diarrhea, and hemoptysis.
Intravenous atezolizumab was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 15% of patients; the most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation was pneumonitis (1.8%).
Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 48%; the most common (> 1%) were neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, fatigue/asthenia, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, anemia, pneumonia, pyrexia, hyperthyroidism, febrile neutropenia, increased ALT, dyspnea, dehydration and proteinuria.
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin N = 393 |
Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin N = 394 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||||
| Nervous System | ||||
| Neuropathy |
56 | 3 | 47 | 3 |
| Headache | 16 | 0.8 | 13 | 0 |
| General | ||||
| Fatigue/Asthenia | 50 | 6 | 46 | 6 |
| Pyrexia | 19 | 0.3 | 9 | 0.5 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | ||||
| Alopecia | 48 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Rash |
23 | 2 | 10 | 0.3 |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue | ||||
| Myalgia/Pain |
42 | 3 | 34 | 2 |
| Arthralgia | 26 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Nausea | 39 | 4 | 32 | 2 |
| Diarrhea |
33 | 6 | 25 | 0.5 |
| Constipation | 30 | 0.3 | 23 | 0.3 |
| Vomiting | 19 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 29 | 4 | 21 | 0.8 |
| Vascular | ||||
| Hypertension | 25 | 9 | 22 | 8 |
| Respiratory | ||||
| Cough | 20 | 0.8 | 19 | 0.3 |
| Epistaxis | 17 | 1 | 22 | 0.3 |
| Renal | ||||
| Proteinuria |
16 | 3 | 15 | 3 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin | Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: Intravenous Atezolizumab with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin range: (337–380); bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin (range: 337–382). Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Anemia | 83 | 10 | 83 | 9 |
| Neutropenia | 52 | 31 | 45 | 26 |
| Lymphopenia | 48 | 17 | 38 | 13 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hyperglycemia | 61 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Increased BUN | 52 | NA |
44 | NA |
| Hypomagnesemia | 42 | 2 | 36 | 1 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 40 | 3 | 31 | 2 |
| Increased AST | 40 | 4 | 28 | 0.8 |
| Hyponatremia | 38 | 10 | 36 | 9 |
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 37 | 2 | 32 | 1 |
| Increased ALT | 37 | 6 | 28 | 0.5 |
| Increased TSH | 30 | NA |
20 | NA |
| Hyperkalemia | 28 | 3 | 25 | 2 |
| Increased Creatinine | 28 | 1 | 19 | 2 |
| Hypocalcemia | 26 | 3 | 21 | 3 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 25 | 4 | 18 | 4 |
| Hypokalemia | 23 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
| Hyperphosphatemia | 25 | NA |
19 | NA |
IMpower130
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin was evaluated in IMpower130, a multicenter, international, randomized, open-label trial in which 473 chemotherapy-naïve patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC received intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg and carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min intravenously on Day 1 and paclitaxel protein-bound 100 mg/m2 intravenously on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles, followed by intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 5.3% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab; these included pneumonia (1.1%), pulmonary embolism (0.8%), myocardial infarction (0.6%), cardiac arrest (0.4%), pneumonitis (0.4%) and sepsis, septic shock, staphylococcal sepsis, aspiration, respiratory distress, cardiorespiratory arrest, ventricular tachycardia, death (not otherwise specified), and hepatic cirrhosis (0.2% each).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 51% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥ 2%) were pneumonia (6%), diarrhea (3%), lung infection (3%), pulmonary embolism (3%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation (2.5%), dyspnea (2.3%), and febrile neutropenia (1.9%).
Intravenous atezolizumab was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 13% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation were pneumonia (0.8%), pulmonary embolism (0.8%), fatigue (0.6%), dyspnea (0.6%), pneumonitis (0.6%), neutropenia (0.4%), nausea (0.4%), renal failure (0.4%), cardiac arrest (0.4%), and septic shock (0.4%).
Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 62% of patients; the most common (> 1%) were neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, diarrhea, fatigue/asthenia, pneumonia, dyspnea, pneumonitis, pyrexia, nausea, acute kidney injury, vomiting, pulmonary embolism, arthralgia, infusion-related reaction, abdominal pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation, dehydration, and hypokalemia.
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Paclitaxel Protein-Bound and Carboplatin N = 473 |
Paclitaxel Protein-Bound and Carboplatin N = 232 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||||
| General | ||||
| Fatigue/Asthenia | 61 | 11 | 60 | 8 |
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Nausea | 50 | 3.4 | 46 | 2.2 |
| Diarrhea |
43 | 6 | 32 | 6 |
| Constipation | 36 | 1.1 | 31 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 27 | 2.7 | 19 | 2.2 |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue | ||||
| Myalgia/Pain |
38 | 3 | 22 | 0.4 |
| Nervous System | ||||
| Neuropathy |
33 | 2.5 | 28 | 2.2 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal | ||||
| Dyspnea |
32 | 4.9 | 25 | 1.3 |
| Cough | 27 | 0.6 | 17 | 0 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | ||||
| Alopecia | 32 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rash |
20 | 0.6 | 11 | 0.9 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 30 | 2.1 | 26 | 2.2 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Paclitaxel Protein-Bound and Carboplatin N = 473 |
Paclitaxel Protein-Bound and Carboplatin N = 232 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: intravenous atezolizumab with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin (range: 423–467); paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin (range: 218–229). Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0. | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Anemia | 92 | 33 | 87 | 25 |
| Neutropenia | 75 | 50 | 67 | 39 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 73 | 19 | 59 | 13 |
| Lymphopenia | 71 | 23 | 61 | 16 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hyperglycemia | 75 | 8 | 66 | 8 |
| Hypomagnesemia | 50 | 3.4 | 42 | 3.2 |
| Hyponatremia | 37 | 9 | 28 | 7 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 35 | 1.3 | 31 | 0 |
| Increased ALT | 31 | 2.8 | 24 | 3.9 |
| Hypocalcemia | 31 | 2.6 | 27 | 1.8 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 29 | 6 | 20 | 3.2 |
| Increased AST | 28 | 2.2 | 24 | 1.8 |
| Increased TSH | 26 | NA |
5 | NA |
| Hypokalemia | 26 | 6 | 24 | 4.4 |
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 25 | 2.6 | 22 | 1.3 |
| Increased Blood Creatinine | 23 | 2.8 | 16 | 0.4 |
| Hyperphosphatemia | 21 | NA |
13 | NA |
Previously Treated Metastatic NSCLC
OAK
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in OAK, a multicenter, international, randomized, open-label trial in patients with metastatic NSCLC who progressed during or following a platinum-containing regimen, regardless of PD-L1 expression [see
The study population characteristics were: median age of 63 years (25 to 85 years), 46% age 65 years or older, 62% male, 71% White, 20% Asian, 68% former smoker, 16% current smoker, and 63% had Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 1.
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.6% of patients; these included pneumonia, sepsis, septic shock, dyspnea, pulmonary hemorrhage, sudden death, myocardial ischemia or renal failure.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 33.5% of patients. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (> 1%) were pneumonia, sepsis, dyspnea, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism, pyrexia and respiratory tract infection.
Intravenous atezolizumab was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 8% of patients. The most common adverse reactions leading to intravenous atezolizumab discontinuation were fatigue, infections and dyspnea. Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 25% of patients; the most common (> 1%) were pneumonia, liver function test abnormality, dyspnea, fatigue, pyrexia, and back pain.
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 609 |
Docetaxel N = 578 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||||
| General | ||||
| Fatigue/Asthenia |
44 | 4 | 53 | 6 |
| Pyrexia | 18 | < 1 | 13 | < 1 |
| Respiratory | ||||
| Cough |
26 | < 1 | 21 | < 1 |
| Dyspnea | 22 | 2.8 | 21 | 2.6 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 23 | < 1 | 24 | 1.6 |
| Musculoskeletal | ||||
| Myalgia/Pain |
20 | 1.3 | 20 | < 1 |
| Arthralgia | 12 | 0.5 | 10 | 0.2 |
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Nausea | 18 | < 1 | 23 | < 1 |
| Constipation | 18 | < 1 | 14 | < 1 |
| Diarrhea | 16 | < 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Skin | ||||
| Rash |
12 | < 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab | Docetaxel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: intravenous atezolizumab (range: 546–585) and docetaxel (range: 532–560). Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.0 | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Anemia | 67 | 3 | 82 | 7 |
| Lymphocytopenia | 49 | 14 | 60 | 21 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hypoalbuminemia | 48 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| Hyponatremia | 42 | 7 | 31 | 6 |
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 39 | 2 | 25 | 1 |
| Increased AST | 31 | 3 | 16 | 0.5 |
| Increased ALT | 27 | 3 | 14 | 0.5 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 27 | 5 | 23 | 4 |
| Hypomagnesemia | 26 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Increased Creatinine | 23 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for its approved Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) indications [see
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
IMpower133
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab with carboplatin and etoposide was evaluated in IMpower133, a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in which 198 patients with ES-SCLC received intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg and carboplatin AUC 5 mg/mL/min on Day 1 and etoposide 100 mg/m2 intravenously on Days 1, 2 and 3 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 cycles, followed by intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab. These included pneumonia, respiratory failure, neutropenia, and death (1 patient each).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 37% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab. Serious adverse reactions in > 2% were pneumonia (4.5%), neutropenia (3.5%), febrile neutropenia (2.5%), and thrombocytopenia (2.5%).
Intravenous atezolizumab was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 11% of patients. The most frequent adverse reaction requiring permanent discontinuation in > 2% of patients was infusion-related reactions (2.5%).
Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 59% of patients; the most common (> 1%) were neutropenia (22%), anemia (9%), leukopenia (7%), thrombocytopenia (5%), fatigue (4.0%), infusion-related reaction (3.5%), pneumonia (2.0%), febrile neutropenia (1.5%), increased ALT (1.5%), and nausea (1.5%).
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Carboplatin and Etoposide N = 198 |
Placebo with Carboplatin and Etoposide N = 196 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||||
| General | ||||
| Fatigue/Asthenia | 39 | 5 | 33 | 3 |
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Nausea | 38 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Constipation | 26 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Vomiting | 20 | 2 | 17 | 3 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | ||||
| Alopecia | 37 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 27 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Carboplatin and Etoposide | Placebo with Carboplatin and Etoposide | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: Intravenous Atezolizumab (range: 181–193); Placebo (range: 181–196). Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Anemia | 94 | 17 | 93 | 19 |
| Neutropenia | 73 | 45 | 76 | 48 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 58 | 20 | 53 | 17 |
| Lymphopenia | 46 | 14 | 38 | 11 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Hyperglycemia | 67 | 10 | 65 | 8 |
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 38 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| Hyponatremia | 34 | 15 | 33 | 11 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 32 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Decreased TSH |
28 | NA |
15 | NA |
| Hypomagnesemia | 31 | 5 | 35 | 6 |
| Hypocalcemia | 26 | 3 | 28 | 5 |
| Increased ALT | 26 | 3 | 31 | 1 |
| Increased AST | 22 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Increased Blood Creatinine | 22 | 4 | 15 | 1 |
| Hyperphosphatemia | 21 | NA |
23 | NA |
| Increased TSH |
21 | NA |
7 | NA |
IMforte
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with lurbinectedin was evaluated in IMforte [see
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 31% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab with lurbinectedin. Serious adverse reactions in >2% of patients were pneumonia (2.5%), respiratory tract infection (2.1%), dyspnea (2.1%), and decreased platelet count (2.1%).
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 5% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab with lurbinectedin including pneumonia (3 patients), sepsis (3 patients), cardio-respiratory arrest (2 patients), myocardial infarction (2 patients), and febrile neutropenia (1 patient).
Permanent discontinuation of intravenous atezolizumab due to an adverse reaction occurred in 2.5% of patients. The adverse reactions requiring permanent discontinuation in ≥ 1% of patients who received intravenous atezolizumab were immune-mediated nephritis, peripheral neuropathy, nephropathy, pneumonitis, anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia.
Dosage interruptions of intravenous atezolizumab due to an adverse reaction occurred in 29% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in ≥ 2% of patients included anemia, fatigue, decreased neutrophil count, pneumonitis, and decreased platelet count.
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Lurbinectedin N = 242 |
Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 240 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3 or 4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3 or 4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v5.0 | ||||
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Nausea | 36 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Diarrhea |
15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Constipation | 12 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||
| Fatigue |
32 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||||
| Musculoskeletal Pain |
19 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition | ||||
| Decreased appetite | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||||
| Cough |
12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dyspnea |
11 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
Clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients who received intravenous atezolizumab in combination with lurbinectedin included pneumonia, phlebitis, extravasation resulting in skin necrosis, hypersensitivity and increased creatine phosphokinase.
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab with Lurbinectedin N = 242 |
Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 240 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v5.0 | ||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Lymphopenia | 55 | 17 | 31 | 11 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 54 | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Anemia | 51 | 13 | 12 | 3 |
| Neutropenia | 36 | 18 | 7 | 4 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Increased alkaline phosphatase | 29 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Decreased sodium | 27 | 4 | 30 | 5 |
| Increased ALT | 25 | 3 | 18 | 2 |
| Increased AST | 24 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| Decreased calcium | 24 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Increased creatinine | 21 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for its approved indication hepatocellular carcinoma [see
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
IMbrave150
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with bevacizumab was evaluated in IMbrave150, a multicenter, international, randomized, open-label trial in patients with locally advanced or metastatic or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who have not received prior systemic treatment [see
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4.6% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab and bevacizumab arm. The most common adverse reactions leading to death were gastrointestinal and esophageal varices hemorrhage (1.2%) and infections (1.2%).
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 38% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab and bevacizumab arm. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥ 2%) were gastrointestinal hemorrhage (7%), infections (6%), and pyrexia (2.1%).
Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 9% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab and bevacizumab arm. The most common adverse reactions leading to intravenous atezolizumab discontinuation were hemorrhages (1.2%), including gastrointestinal, subarachnoid, and pulmonary hemorrhages; increased transaminases or bilirubin (1.2%); infusion-related reaction/cytokine release syndrome (0.9%); and autoimmune hepatitis (0.6%).
Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 41% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab and bevacizumab arm; the most common (≥ 2%) were liver function laboratory abnormalities including increased transaminases, bilirubin, or alkaline phosphatase (8%); infections (6%); gastrointestinal hemorrhages (3.6%); thrombocytopenia/decreased platelet count (3.6%); hyperthyroidism (2.7%); and pyrexia (2.1%).
Immune-related adverse reactions requiring systemic corticosteroid therapy occurred in 12% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab and bevacizumab arm.
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab in combination with Bevacizumab (n = 329) |
Sorafenib (n = 156) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Vascular Disorders | ||||
| Hypertension | 30 | 15 | 24 | 12 |
| General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions | ||||
| Fatigue/Asthenia |
26 | 2 | 32 | 6 |
| Pyrexia | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Renal and Urinary Disorders | ||||
| Proteinuria | 20 | 3 | 7 | 0.6 |
| Investigations | ||||
| Weight Decreased | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | ||||
| Pruritus | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rash | 12 | 0 | 17 | 2.6 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||||
| Diarrhea | 19 | 1.8 | 49 | 5 |
| Constipation | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Abdominal Pain | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nausea | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders | ||||
| Decreased Appetite | 18 | 1.2 | 24 | 3.8 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders | ||||
| Cough | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Epistaxis | 10 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications | ||||
| Infusion-Related Reaction | 11 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab in combination with Bevacizumab (n = 329) |
Sorafenib (n = 156) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: intravenous atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (222-323) and sorafenib (90-153) | ||||
| Chemistry | ||||
| Increased AST | 86 | 16 | 90 | 16 |
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 70 | 4 | 76 | 4.6 |
| Increased ALT | 62 | 8 | 70 | 4.6 |
| Decreased Albumin | 60 | 1.5 | 54 | 0.7 |
| Decreased Sodium | 54 | 13 | 49 | 9 |
| Increased Glucose | 48 | 9 | 43 | 4.6 |
| Decreased Calcium | 30 | 0.3 | 35 | 1.3 |
| Decreased Phosphorus | 26 | 4.7 | 58 | 16 |
| Increased Potassium | 23 | 1.9 | 16 | 2 |
| Hypomagnesemia | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Hematology | ||||
| Decreased Platelet | 68 | 7 | 63 | 4.6 |
| Decreased Lymphocytes | 62 | 13 | 58 | 11 |
| Decreased Hemoglobin | 58 | 3.1 | 62 | 3.9 |
| Increased Bilirubin | 57 | 8 | 59 | 14 |
| Decreased Leukocyte | 32 | 3.4 | 29 | 1.3 |
| Decreased Neutrophil | 23 | 2.3 | 16 | 1.1 |
Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Melanoma
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for its approved melanoma indication [see
Metastatic Melanoma
IMspire150
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab, administered with cobimetinib and vemurafenib, was evaluated in IMspire150, a double-blind, randomized (1:1), placebo-controlled study conducted in patients with previously untreated BRAF V600 mutation-positive metastatic or unresectable melanoma [see
Among the 230 patients who received intravenous atezolizumab administered with cobimetinib and vemurafenib, the median duration of exposure to intravenous atezolizumab was 9.2 months (range: 0–30 months), to cobimetinib was 10.0 months (range: 1–31 months) and to vemurafenib was 9.8 months (range: 1–31 months).
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib arm. Adverse reactions leading to death were hepatic failure, fulminant hepatitis, sepsis, septic shock, pneumonia, and cardiac arrest.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 45% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib arm. The most frequent (≥ 2%) serious adverse reactions were hepatotoxicity (7%), pyrexia (6%), pneumonia (4.3%), malignant neoplasms (2.2%), and acute kidney injury (2.2%).
Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 21% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib arm. The most frequent (≥ 2%) adverse reactions leading to intravenous atezolizumab discontinuation were increased ALT (2.2%) and pneumonitis (2.6%).
Adverse reactions leading to interruption of intravenous atezolizumab occurred in 68% of patients in the intravenous atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib arm. The most frequent (≥ 2%) adverse reactions leading to intravenous atezolizumab interruption were pyrexia (14%), increased ALT (13%), hyperthyroidism (10%), increased AST (10%), increased lipase (9%), increased amylase (7%), pneumonitis (5%), increased CPK (4.3%), diarrhea (3.5%), pneumonia (3.5%), asthenia (3%), rash (3%), influenza (3%), arthralgia (2.6%), fatigue (2.2%), dyspnea (2.2%), cough (2.2%), peripheral edema (2.2%), uveitis (2.2%), bronchitis (2.2%), hypothyroidism (2.2%), and respiratory tract infection (2.2%).
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab in combination with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib (n=230) |
Placebo with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib (n=281) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | ||||
| Rash |
75 | 27 | 72 | 23 |
| Pruritus | 26 | < 1 | 17 | < 1 |
| Photosensitivity reaction | 21 | < 1 | 25 | 3.2 |
| General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions | ||||
| Fatigue |
51 | 3 | 45 | 1.8 |
| Pyrexia |
49 | 1.7 | 35 | 2.1 |
| Edema |
26 | < 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||||
| Hepatotoxicity |
50 | 21 | 36 | 13 |
| Nausea | 30 | < 1 | 32 | 2.5 |
| Stomatitis |
23 | 1.3 | 15 | < 1 |
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders | ||||
| Musculoskeletal pain |
62 | 4.3 | 48 | 3.2 |
| Endocrine Disorders | ||||
| Hypothyroidism |
22 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Hyperthyroidism | 18 | < 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications | ||||
| Infusion-related reaction |
10 | 2.6 | 8 | < 1 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders | ||||
| Pneumonitis |
12 | 1.3 | 6 | < 1 |
| Vascular Disorders | ||||
| Hypertension |
17 | 10 | 18 | 7 |
Clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients who received intravenous atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib were:
Cardiac Disorders: Arrhythmias, ejection fraction decreased, electrocardiogram QT prolonged
Eye Disorders: Uveitis
Gastrointestinal disorders: Pancreatitis
Infections and infestations: Pneumonia, urinary tract infection
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Hyperglycemia
Nervous system Disorders: Dizziness, dysgeusia, syncope
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnea, oropharyngeal pain
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Vitiligo
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab in combination with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib (n=230) |
Placebo with Cobimetinib and Vemurafenib (n=281) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0. Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: intravenous atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib (28-277), placebo plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib arm (25-230). |
||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Decreased Lymphocytes | 80 | 24 | 72 | 17 |
| Decreased Hemoglobin | 77 | 2.6 | 72 | 2.2 |
| Decreased Platelet | 34 | 1.3 | 24 | 0.4 |
| Decreased Neutrophils | 26 | 2.2 | 19 | 1.5 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Increased Creatine Kinase | 88 | 22 | 81 | 18 |
| Increased AST | 80 | 13 | 68 | 6 |
| Increased ALT | 79 | 18 | 62 | 12 |
| Increased Triacylglycerol Lipase | 75 | 46 | 62 | 35 |
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 73 | 6 | 63 | 2.9 |
| Decreased Phosphorus | 67 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| Increased Amylase | 51 | 13 | 45 | 13 |
| Increased Blood Urea Nitrogen | 47 | NA |
37 | NA |
| Decreased Albumin | 43 | 0.9 | 34 | 1.5 |
| Increased Bilirubin | 42 | 3.1 | 33 | 0.7 |
| Decreased Calcium | 41 | 1.3 | 28 | 0 |
| Decreased Sodium | 40 | 5 | 34 | 7 |
| Decreased Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone | 38 | NA |
23 | NA |
| Increased Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone |
37 | NA |
33 | NA |
| Decreased Potassium | 36 | 5 | 22 | 4.3 |
| Increased Triiodothyronine | 33 | NA |
18 | NA |
| Increased Free Thyroxine | 32 | NA |
21 | NA |
| Decreased Total Triiodothyronine | 32 | NA |
8 | NA |
| Increased Potassium | 29 | 1.3 | 19 | 1.4 |
| Decreased Triiodothyronine | 27 | NA |
21 | NA |
| Increased Sodium | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0.4 |
Adverse Reactions in Adults with Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for its approved alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) indication [see
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
ML39345 Study
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in 47 adult and 2 pediatric patients enrolled in Study ML39345 [see
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients receiving intravenous atezolizumab. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were fatigue, pain in extremity, pulmonary hemorrhage, and pneumonia (4.1% each).
Dosage interruptions of intravenous atezolizumab due to an adverse reaction occurred in 35% of patients. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 3%) leading to dose interruptions were pneumonitis and pain in extremity (4.1% each).
| Adverse Reaction | Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 49 |
|
|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0 | ||
| General disorders and administration site conditions | ||
| Fatigue | 55 | 2 |
| Pyrexia | 25 | 2 |
| Influenza like illness | 18 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
| Nausea | 43 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 37 | 0 |
| Constipation | 33 | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 27 | 2 |
| Abdominal pain |
25 | 0 |
| Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
| Decreased appetite | 22 | 2 |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal | ||
| Cough |
45 | 0 |
| Dyspnea | 33 | 0 |
| Rhinitis allergic | 16 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
| Musculoskeletal pain |
67 | 8 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||
| Rash |
47 | 2 |
| Nervous system disorders | ||
| Headache | 43 | 4 |
| Dizziness |
29 | 4 |
| Vascular disorders | ||
| Hypertension | 43 | 6 |
| Hemorrhage |
29 | 2 |
| Psychiatric disorders | ||
| Insomnia | 27 | 0 |
| Anxiety | 25 | 0 |
| Cardiac Disorders | ||
| Arrhythmia |
22 | 2 |
| Endocrine disorders | ||
| Hypothyroidism |
25 | 0 |
| Investigations | ||
| Weight decreased | 18 | 0 |
| Weight increased | 16 | 6 |
| Laboratory Abnormality |
Intravenous Atezolizumab |
|
|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Hematology | ||
| Decreased Hemoglobin | 63 | 0 |
| Decreased Platelets | 27 | 0 |
| Increased Platelets | 29 | 0 |
| Chemistry | ||
| Increased Alkaline Phosphatase | 29 | 0 |
| Decreased Amylase | 40 | 0 |
| Increased Amylase | 20 | 20 |
| Decreased Bilirubin | 49 | 0 |
| Decreased Calcium | 47 | 0 |
| Increased Calcium | 25 | 14 |
| Decreased Glucose | 33 | 0 |
| Increased Glucose | 78 | 0 |
| Decreased Glucose (fasting) | 25 | 0 |
| Decreased Magnesium | 21 | 0 |
| Increased Magnesium | 26 | 26 |
| Increased AST | 39 | 2 |
| Increased ALT | 33 | 2 |
| Decreased Sodium | 43 | 0 |
| Increased Lipase | 25 | 25 |
Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for its approved muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) indication [see
Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
IMvigor011
The safety of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in IMvigor011, a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 248 patients with MIBC after cystectomy who had circulating tumor DNA molecular residual disease (ctDNA MRD) [see
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 27% of patients who received intravenous atezolizumab. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 2% of patients included urinary tract infection (9%), and acute kidney injury (2.4%).
Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients who received intravenous atezolizumab including septic shock, skin infection, death of unknown cause, interstitial lung disease, and congestive cardiac failure (1 patient each).
Permanent discontinuation of intravenous atezolizumab due to adverse reactions occurred in 9% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of intravenous atezolizumab in ≥1% of patients included pneumonitis (1.8%).
Dosage interruptions of intravenous atezolizumab due to adverse reactions occurred in 24% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruptions in ≥1% of patients included urinary tract infection (4.8%), COVID-19 (3.6%), increased blood creatinine, atrial fibrillation, abnormal hepatic function, pneumonitis, rash, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism (1.2% each).
| Adverse Reaction |
Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 165 |
Placebo N=83 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Renal and Urinary Disorders | ||||
| Urinary tract infection |
22 | 8.5 | 18 | 4.8 |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | ||||
| Pruritus | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rash |
13 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 0 |
| Endocrine Disorders | ||||
| Hypothyroidism |
13 | 0 | 4.8 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal | ||||
| Constipation | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Laboratory Abnormality | Intravenous Atezolizumab N=165 |
Placebo N=83 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
All Grades (%) |
Grades 3–4 (%) |
|
| Graded per NCI-CTCAE v5.0 Denominator is based on patients with at least one post-baseline assessment. For each parameter, the denominator includes patients with baseline Grade 0-2 in the specified direction of abnormality or patients with missing baseline values |
||||
| Hematology | ||||
| Decreased hemoglobin | 30 | 1.8 | 24 | 0 |
| Decreased lymphocytes | 26 | 3.1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Increased alanine aminotransferase | 23 | 2.5 | 10 | 0 |
| Increased alkaline phosphatase | 23 | 1.2 | 15 | 0 |
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of intravenous atezolizumab. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
- Cardiac: pericarditis, pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade
- Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: tenosynovitis
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Risk Summary
Based on its mechanism of action [see
Animal studies have demonstrated that inhibition of the PD-L1/PD-1 pathway can lead to increased risk of immune-related rejection of the developing fetus resulting in fetal death (see
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Data
Animal Data:
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for subcutaneous injection contains atezolizumab and hyaluronidase [see
In a peri-and post-natal reproduction study, mice have been dosed daily by subcutaneous injection, with hyaluronidase (recombinant human) from implantation through lactation and weaning at dose levels up to 1,100,000 U/kg, which is > 1,200 times higher than the human dose. The study found no adverse effects on sexual maturation, learning and memory or fertility of the offspring.
8.2 Lactation
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of atezolizumab or hyaluronidase in human milk or its effects on the breastfed child, or on milk production. Maternal IgG is known to be present in human milk. The effects of local gastrointestinal exposure and limited systemic exposure in the breastfed child to TECENTRIQ HYBREZA are unknown. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children from TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and for 5 months after the last dose.
8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
Based on its mechanism of action, TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see
Pregnancy Testing
Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating TECENTRIQ HYBREZA [see
Contraception
Females: Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and for 5 months following the last dose.
Infertility
Females: Based on animal studies, TECENTRIQ HYBREZA may impair fertility in females of reproductive potential while receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA treatment [see
8.4 Pediatric Use
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
The safety and effectiveness of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy for the treatment of pediatric patients (12 years of age and older who weigh 40 kg or greater) with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) has been established. Use of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for this pediatric indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled studies of intravenous atezolizumab in adults, and additional pharmacokinetic and safety data for intravenous atezolizumab in pediatric patients 12 years and older [see
The safety and effectiveness of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA have not been established in pediatric patients <12 years of age with unresectable or metastatic ASPS.
Solid Tumors and Lymphomas
The safety and effectiveness of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in pediatric patients have not been established for other approved indications.
8.5 Geriatric Use
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as a Single-Agent
Of 247 adult patients treated with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy in IMscin001, 45% were 65 years and over and 10% were 75 years and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA have been observed between patients aged 65 years or older and younger adult patients.
The safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy or in combination with other antineoplastic drugs for its approved indications [see
Intravenous Atezolizumab as a Single-Agent
Of 2,616 adult patients with metastatic NSCLC and other tumor types treated with monotherapy intravenous atezolizumab in clinical studies, 49% were 65 years and over and 15% were 75 years and over.
Of the 167 patients with MIBC treated with intravenous atezolizumab in IMvigor011, 117 (70%) patients were 65 years of age and older and 44 (26%) patients were 75 years of age and older.
No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between intravenous atezolizumab-treated patients aged 65 years or older and younger patients.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Other Antineoplastic Drugs
Of 2,421 adult patients with NSCLC and EC-SCLC treated with intravenous atezolizumab in combination with other antineoplastic drugs in clinical studies, 48% were 65 years and over and 10% were 75 years and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between intravenous atezolizumab-treated patients aged 65 years or older and younger adult patients.
Intravenous Atezolizumab in Combination with Lurbinectedin
Of 242 adult patients with ES-SCLC treated with intravenous atezolizumab in combination with lurbinectedin in IMforte, 124 (51%) patients were 65 years of age and older, while 29 (12%) patients were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in effectiveness were observed between older and younger patients. There was a higher incidence of Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (45% vs 31%) and treatment discontinuation (11% vs 0.8%) in patients ≥ 65 years of age compared to younger patients, respectively.
11 DESCRIPTION
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is a fixed-combination drug product containing atezolizumab and hyaluronidase (human recombinant).
- Atezolizumab is a programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody. Atezolizumab is an Fc-engineered, humanized, non-glycosylated IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin that has a calculated molecular mass of 145 kDa.
- Hyaluronidase (human recombinant) is an endoglycosidase used to increase the dispersion and absorption of co-administered drugs administered subcutaneously. It is a glycosylated single-chain protein produced by mammalian (Chinese Hamster Ovary) cells containing a DNA plasmid encoding for a soluble fragment of human hyaluronidase (PH20). Hyaluronidase (human recombinant) has a molecular weight of approximately 61 kDa.
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs) injection for subcutaneous use is a sterile, preservative-free, clear and slightly opalescent, and colorless to slightly yellow solution in single-dose vials. Each 15 mL single-dose vial contains 1,875 mg of atezolizumab, 30,000 units of hyaluronidase, histidine (46.5 mg), methionine (22.4 mg), polysorbate 20 (9 mg), sucrose (1,232 mg), and water for injection, adjusted to pH 5.8 with acetic acid.
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
PD-L1 may be expressed on tumor cells and/or tumor infiltrating immune cells and can contribute to the inhibition of the anti-tumor immune response in the tumor microenvironment. Binding of PD-L1 to the PD-1 and B7.1 receptors found on T-cells and antigen presenting cells suppresses cytotoxic T-cell activity, T-cell proliferation and cytokine production.
Atezolizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1 and blocks its interactions with both PD-1 and B7.1 receptors. This releases the PD-L1/PD-1 mediated inhibition of the immune response, including activation of the anti-tumor immune response without inducing antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, blocking PD-L1 activity resulted in decreased tumor growth.
In mouse models of cancer, dual inhibition of the PD-1/PD-L1 and MAPK pathways suppresses tumor growth and improves tumor immunogenicity through increased antigen presentation and T-cell infiltration and activation compared to targeted therapy alone.
Hyaluronan is a polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of the subcutaneous tissue. It is depolymerized by the naturally occurring enzyme hyaluronidase. Unlike the stable structural components of the interstitial matrix, hyaluronan has a half-life of approximately 0.5 days.
Hyaluronidase increases permeability of the subcutaneous tissue by depolymerizing hyaluronan. In the doses administered, hyaluronidase in TECENTRIQ HYBREZA acts transiently and locally. The effects of hyaluronidase are reversible and permeability of the subcutaneous tissue is restored within 24 to 48 hours.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
The exposure-response relationship and time course of pharmacodynamic response for the safety and effectiveness of atezolizumab and hyaluronidase have not been fully characterized.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
When comparing atezolizumab exposure following subcutaneous TECENTRIQ HYBREZA to that of intravenous atezolizumab in Study IMscin001 [see
Steady-state was achieved 6 to 9 weeks. The systemic accumulation ratio following administration of the approved recommended dosage of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA was 2.2.
Absorption
The mean absolute bioavailability (CV%) of atezolizumab was 72% (83%) and the median time (range) to reach maximum atezolizumab concentration (Tmax) was 4.5 (2.2, 9) days.
Distribution
The volume of distribution of atezolizumab at steady state was 6.9 L.
Elimination
The atezolizumab clearance (CV%) was 0.2 L/day (29%) and the terminal half-life was 27 days. Atezolizumab clearance decreased over time, with a mean maximal reduction (CV%) from baseline value of 17% (41%); this decrease in clearance is not considered clinically significant.
Specific Populations
No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of atezolizumab were observed based on age, body weight, sex, albumin levels, tumor burden, region, race, mild or moderate renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate 30 to 89 mL/minute/1.73 m2), mild hepatic impairment (bilirubin ≤ ULN and AST > ULN or bilirubin > 1 to 1.5 × ULN and any AST), moderate hepatic impairment (bilirubin >1.5 to 3× ULN and any AST), level of PD-L1 expression, and performance status.
Pediatric patients
Atezolizumab exposure following subcutaneous administration of atezolizumab 1875 mg and 30,000 units hyaluronidase every 3 weeks in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older who weigh 40 kg or greater is predicted to be within range of those observed in adult patients at the same dosage.
12.6 Immunogenicity
The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of ADA in the studies described below with the incidence of ADA in other studies, including those of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA or of other atezolizumab products or hyaluronidase products.
During the first year of treatment in the Study IMscin001 [see
In Study IMscin001, atezolizumab clearance increased by 29% in patients who received TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and who tested positive for ADA, compared to patients who tested negative for ADA; this change in clearance is not expected to be clinically significant. Because of limited immunogenicity data the effect of ADA on the effectiveness of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is unknown. There was no identified clinically significant effect of anti-atezolizumab antibodies on the safety of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA during the first 6 months of treatment.
In Study IMscin001, the incidence of anti-rHuPH20 antibodies was 5.4% (12/224) and the incidence of NAb was 0% (0/12). Because of the low occurrence of anti-rHuPH20 antibodies, the effect of these antibodies on the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and/or safety of hyaluronidase in TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is unknown.
Immunogenicity with Other Clinical Trials with Intravenous Atezolizumab:
During the first year of treatment with intravenous atezolizumab across clinical studies of patients with NSCLC, SCLC, HCC melanoma and MIBC 13% to 36% of patients developed ADA to atezolizumab. Across clinical studies, the NAb incidence in ADA-positive patients was 24% to 83%.
In OAK and IMbrave150, exploratory analyses showed that the subset of patients who were ADA-positive appeared to have less efficacy (effect on overall survival) as compared to patients who tested negative for ADA [see
Median atezolizumab clearance in patients who tested positive for ADA was 20% (range of 10% to 49%) higher as compared to atezolizumab clearance in patients who tested negative for ADA; this change in clearance is not expected to be clinically significant. The presence of ADA did not have a clinically significant effect on the incidence or severity of adverse reactions. The effect of NAb on atezolizumab exposure and safety did not appear to be clinically significant. The effect of NAb on key efficacy endpoints is uncertain due to small sample sizes.
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
No studies have been performed to test the potential of atezolizumab for carcinogenicity or genotoxicity.
Animal fertility studies have not been conducted with atezolizumab; however, an assessment of the male and female reproductive organs was included in a 26-week, repeat-dose toxicity study in cynomolgus monkeys. Weekly administration of atezolizumab to female monkeys at the highest dose tested caused an irregular menstrual cycle pattern and a lack of newly formed corpora lutea in the ovaries. This effect occurred at an estimated AUC approximately 6 times the AUC in patients receiving the recommended intravenous atezolizumab dose and was reversible. There was no effect on the male monkey reproductive organs.
Hyaluronidases are found in most tissues of the body. Long-term animal studies have not been performed to assess the carcinogenic or mutagenic potential of hyaluronidase. In addition, when up to 220,000 units/kg of subcutaneous hyaluronidase (recombinant human) was administered to cynomolgus monkeys for 39 weeks, which is > 223 times higher than the human recommended dose for hyaluronidase, no evidence of toxicity to the male or female reproductive system was found through periodic monitoring of in-life parameters (e.g., semen analyses, hormone levels, menstrual cycles, and also from gross pathology, histopathology and organ weight data).
13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology
In animal models, inhibition of PD-L1/PD-1 signaling increased the severity of some infections and enhanced inflammatory responses. Mycobacterium tuberculosis-infected PD-1 knockout mice exhibit markedly decreased survival compared with wild-type controls, which correlated with increased bacterial proliferation and inflammatory responses in these animals. PD-L1 and PD-1 knockout mice and mice receiving PD-L1 blocking antibody have also shown decreased survival following infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus.
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
NSCLC - TECENTRIQ HYBREZA
IMscin001 (NCT03735121) was an open-label, multi-center, international, randomized study conducted in adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who were not exposed to cancer immunotherapy and who have disease progression following platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients were excluded if they had a history of autoimmune disease; active or corticosteroid-dependent brain metastases; received a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to randomization; or received systemic immunostimulatory agents within 4 weeks or systemic immunosuppressive drugs within 2 weeks prior to randomization. A total of 371 patients were randomized 2:1 to receive either TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (containing 1,875 mg of atezolizumab and 30,000 units of hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously in the thigh every 3 weeks (n = 247) or intravenous atezolizumab 1,200 mg every 3 weeks (n = 124) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
The primary outcome measure was atezolizumab exposure (Ctrough and AUC0-21days) of subcutaneous TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as compared to intravenous atezolizumab [see
The median age was 64 years (range: 27 to 85); 69% were male; 67% were White, 22% were Asian, and 0.8% were Black or African American; 74% were non-Hispanic or Latino; 26% had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) of 0, 74% had an ECOG PS of 1; and 70% of patients were current or previous smokers. Sixty-five percent of patients had non-squamous histology, 5% had known EGFR mutations, 1.6% had known ALK rearrangements, 36% had known PD-L1 positive tumors, 16% had asymptomatic CNS metastases at baseline. Eighty percent of patients had received only one prior therapeutic regimen for NSCLC.
At the primary analysis, the confirmed ORR was 9% (95% CI: 5, 13) in the subcutaneous TECENTRIQ HYBREZA arm and 8% (95% CI: 4, 14) in the intravenous atezolizumab arm. After further follow up, no notable differences in PFS and OS were observed between patients who received subcutaneous TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and patients who received intravenous atezolizumab.
NSCLC Trials - Intravenous Atezolizumab
The effectiveness of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA has been established for:
- adjuvant treatment (following tumor resection and platinum-based chemotherapy) in adult patients with stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells (IMpower010 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%]), with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (IMpower110 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (IMpower150 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (IMpower130 study).
- first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (OAK study).
Use of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA for these NSCLC indications is supported by evidence from the adequate and well-controlled studies conducted with intravenous atezolizumab in these NSCLC populations and pharmacokinetics data that demonstrated comparable exposures to atezolizumab between TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and intravenous atezolizumab in the IMscin001 trial [see
Adjuvant Treatment of Early-stage NSCLC
IMpower010
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in IMpower010 (NCT02486718), a multi-center, randomized, open-label trial for the adjuvant treatment of patients with NSCLC who had complete tumor resection and were eligible to receive cisplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy. Eligible patients were required to have Stage IB (tumors ≥ 4 cm) – Stage IIIA NSCLC per the Union for International Cancer Control/American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system, 7th edition. Patients were excluded if they had a history of autoimmune disease; a history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, organizing pneumonia, drug-induced pneumonitis, idiopathic pneumonitis, or evidence of active pneumonitis; administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to randomization; administration of systemic immunostimulatory agents within 4 weeks or systemic immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to randomization.
A total of 1005 patients who had complete tumor resection and received cisplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy were randomized (1:1) to receive intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg intravenous infusion every 3 weeks for 16 cycles, unless disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity occurred, or best supportive care (BSC). Randomization was stratified by sex, stage of disease, histology, and PD-L1 expression.
Tumor assessments were conducted at baseline of the randomization phase and every 4 months for the first year following Cycle 1, Day 1 and then every 6 months until year five, then annually thereafter.
The median age was 62 years (range: 26 to 84), and 67% of patients were male. The majority of patients were White (73%) and Asian (24%). Most patients were current or previous smokers (78%) and baseline Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status in patients was 0 (55%) or 1 (44%). Overall, 12% of patients had Stage IB, 47% had Stage II and 41% had Stage IIIA disease. PD-L1 expression, defined as the percentage of tumor cells expressing PD-L1 as measured by the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) assay, was ≥ 1% in 53% of patients, < 1% in 44% and unknown in 2.6%.
The primary efficacy outcome measure was disease-free survival (DFS) as assessed by the investigator. The primary efficacy analysis population (n = 476) was patients with Stage II – IIIA NSCLC with PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells (PD-L1 ≥ 1% TC). DFS was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of occurrence of any of the following: first documented recurrence of disease, new primary NSCLC, or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. A key secondary efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS) in the intent-to-treat population.
At the time of the interim DFS analysis, the study demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in DFS in the PD-L1 ≥ 1% TC, Stage II – IIIA patient population.
Efficacy results are presented in
| Arm A: Intravenous Atezolizumab N = 248 |
Arm B: Best Supportive Care N = 228 |
|
|---|---|---|
| CI = Confidence interval, NE = Not estimable, NR = Not reached | ||
| Disease-Free Survival | ||
| Number of events (%) | 88 (35) | 105 (46) |
| Median, months | NR | 35.3 |
| (95% CI) | (36.1, NE) | (29.0, NE) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.66 (0.50, 0.88) | |
| p-value | 0.004 | |
In a pre-specified secondary subgroup analysis of patients with PD-L1 TC ≥ 50% Stage II – IIIA NSCLC (n = 229), the median DFS was not reached (95% CI: 42.3 months, NE) for patients in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and was 35.7 months (95% CI: 29.7, NE) for patients in the best supportive care arm, with a HR of 0.43 (95% CI: 0.27, 0.68). In an exploratory subgroup analysis of patients with PD-L1 TC 1-49% Stage II – IIIA NSCLC (n = 247), the median DFS was 32.8 months (95% CI:29.4, NE) for patients in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 31.4 months (95% CI: 24.0, NE) for patients in the best supportive care arm, with a HR of 0.87 (95% CI: 0.60, 1.26).
At the time of the DFS interim analysis, 19% of patients in the PD-L1 ≥1% TC Stage II – IIIA patient population had died. An exploratory analysis of OS in this population resulted in a stratified HR of 0.77 (95% CI: 0.51, 1.17).
Metastatic Chemotherapy-Naïve NSCLC
IMpower110
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in IMpower110 (NCT02409342), a multicenter, international, randomized, open-label trial in patients with stage IV NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 (PD-L1 stained ≥ 1% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 1%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 1% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 1%]), who had received no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease. PD-L1 tumor status was determined based on immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing using the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay. The evaluation of efficacy is based on the subgroup of patients with high PD-L1 expression (TC ≥ 50% or IC ≥ 10%), excluding those with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. The trial excluded patients with a history of autoimmune disease, administration of a live attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to randomization, active or untreated CNS metastases, administration of systemic immunostimulatory agents within 4 weeks or systemic immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to randomization.
Randomization was stratified by sex, ECOG performance status, histology (non-squamous vs. squamous) and PD-L1 expression (TC ≥ 1% and any IC vs. TC < 1% and IC ≥ 1%). Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive one of the following treatment arms:
- Arm A: Intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
- Arm B: Platinum-based chemotherapy
Arm B platinum-based chemotherapy regimens for non-squamous NSCLC consisted of cisplatin (75 mg/m²) and pemetrexed (500 mg/m²) OR carboplatin (AUC 6 mg/mL/min) and pemetrexed (500 mg/m²) on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles followed by pemetrexed (500 mg/m²) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B platinum-based chemotherapy regimens for squamous NSCLC consisted of cisplatin (75 mg/m²) on Day 1 with gemcitabine (1250 mg/m2) on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle OR carboplatin (AUC 5 mg/mL/min) on Day 1 with gemcitabine (1000 mg/m2) on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles followed by best supportive care until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Administration of intravenous atezolizumab was permitted beyond RECIST-defined disease progression. Tumor assessments were conducted every 6 weeks for the first 48 weeks following Cycle 1, Day 1 and then every 9 weeks thereafter. Tumor specimens were evaluated prospectively using the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay at a central laboratory and the results were used to define subgroups for pre-specified analyses.
The major efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS) sequentially tested in the following subgroups of patients, excluding those with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations: TC ≥ 50% or IC ≥ 10%; TC ≥ 5% or IC ≥ 5%; and TC ≥ 1% or IC ≥ 1%.
Among the 205 chemotherapy-naïve patients with stage IV NSCLC with high PD-L1 expression (TC ≥ 50% or IC ≥ 10%) excluding those with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations, the median age was 65.0 years (range: 33 to 87), and 70% of patients were male. The majority of patients were White (82%) and Asian (17%). Baseline ECOG performance status was 0 (36%) or 1 (64%); 88% were current or previous smokers; and 76% of patients had non-squamous disease while 24% of patients had squamous disease.
The trial demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in OS for patients with high PD-L1 expression (TC ≥ 50% or IC ≥ 10%) at the time of the OS interim analysis. There was no statistically significant difference in OS for the other two PD-L1 subgroups (TC ≥ 5% or IC ≥ 5%; and TC ≥ 1% or IC ≥ 1%) at the interim or final analyses. Efficacy results for patients with NSCLC with high PD-L1 expression are presented in
| Arm A: Intravenous Atezolizumab | Arm B: Platinum-Based Chemotherapy | |
|---|---|---|
| N = 107 | N = 98 | |
| CI = confidence interval; NE = not estimable | ||
|
Overall Survival |
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| Deaths (%) | 44 (41%) | 57 (58%) |
| Median, months | 20.2 | 13.1 |
| (95% CI) | (16.5, NE) | (7.4, 16.5) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.59 (0.40, 0.89) | |
| p-value |
0.0106 |
|
Investigator-assessed PFS showed an HR of 0.63 (95% CI: 0.45, 0.88), with median PFS of 8.1 months (95% CI: 6.8, 11.0) in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 5 months (95% CI: 4.2, 5.7) in the platinum-based chemotherapy arm. The investigator-assessed confirmed ORR was 38% (95% CI: 29%, 48%) in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 29% (95% CI: 20%, 39%) in the platinum-based chemotherapy arm.
First-Line Metastatic Non-squamous NSCLC
IMpower150
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin was evaluated in IMpower150 (NCT02366143), a multicenter, international, randomized (1:1:1), open-label trial in patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC. Patients with stage IV non-squamous NSCLC who had received no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease but could have received prior EGFR or ALK kinase inhibitor if appropriate, regardless of PD-L1 or T-effector gene (tGE) status and ECOG performance status 0 or 1 were eligible. The trial excluded patients with a history of autoimmune disease, administration of a live attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to randomization, active or untreated CNS metastases, administration of systemic immunostimulatory agents within 4 weeks or systemic immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to randomization, or clear tumor infiltration into the thoracic great vessels or clear cavitation of pulmonary lesions as seen on imaging. Randomization was stratified by sex, presence of liver metastases, and PD-L1 expression status on tumor cells (TC) and tumor-infiltrating immune cells (IC) as follows: TC3 and any IC vs. TC0/1/2 and IC2/3 vs. TC0/1/2 and IC0/1. Patients were randomized to one of the following three treatment arms:
- Arm A: intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg, paclitaxel 175 mg/m² or 200 mg/m² and carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles
- Arm B: intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg, bevacizumab 15 mg/kg, paclitaxel 175 mg/m² or 200 mg/m², and carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles
- Arm C: bevacizumab 15 mg/kg, paclitaxel 175 mg/m² or 200 mg/m², and carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles
Patients who had not experienced disease progression following the completion or cessation of platinum-based chemotherapy, received:
- Arm A: intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
- Arm B: intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg and bevacizumab 15 mg/kg intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
- Arm C: bevacizumab 15 mg/kg intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Tumor assessments were conducted every 6 weeks for the first 48 weeks following Cycle 1, Day 1 and then every 9 weeks thereafter. Tumor specimens were evaluated prior to randomization for PD-L1 tumor expression using the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) assay at a central laboratory. Tumor tissue was collected at baseline for expression of tGE signature and evaluation was performed using a clinical trial assay in a central laboratory prior to the analysis of efficacy outcome measures.
Major efficacy outcome measures for comparison of Arms B and C were progression free survival (PFS) by RECIST v1.1 in the tGE-WT (patients with high expression of T-effector gene signature [tGE], excluding those with EGFR- and ALK-positive NSCLC [WT]) and in the ITT-WT subpopulations and overall survival (OS) in the ITT-WT subpopulation. Additional efficacy outcome measures for comparison of Arms B and C or Arms A and C were PFS and OS in the ITT population, OS in the tGE-WT subpopulation, and ORR/DoR in the tGE-WT and ITT-WT subpopulations.
A total of 1202 patients were enrolled across the three arms of whom 1045 were in the ITT-WT subpopulation and 447 were in the tGE-WT subpopulation. The demographic information is limited to the 800 patients enrolled in Arms B and C where efficacy has been demonstrated. The median age was 63 years (range: 31 to 90), and 60% of patients were male. The majority of patients were White (82%), 13% of patients were Asian, 10% were Hispanic, and 2% of patients were Black. Clinical sites in Asia (enrolling 13% of the study population) received paclitaxel at a dose of 175 mg/m2 while the remaining 87% received paclitaxel at a dose of 200 mg/m2. Approximately 14% of patients had liver metastases at baseline, and most patients were current or previous smokers (80%). Baseline ECOG performance status was 0 (43%) or 1 (57%). PD-L1 was TC3 and any IC in 12%, TC0/1/2 and IC2/3 in 13%, and TC0/1/2 and IC0/1 in 75%. The demographics for the 696 patients in the ITT-WT subpopulation were similar to the ITT population except for the absence of patients with EGFR- or ALK-positive NSCLC.
The trial demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS between Arms B and C in both the tGE-WT and ITT-WT subpopulations, but did not demonstrate a significant difference for either subpopulation between Arms A and C based on the final PFS analyses. In the interim analysis of OS, a statistically significant improvement was observed for Arm B compared to Arm C, but not for Arm A compared to Arm C. Efficacy results for the ITT-WT subpopulation are presented in
| Arm C: Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin | Arm B: Intravenous Atezolizumab with Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin | Arm A: Intravenous Atezolizumab with Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 337 | N = 359 | N = 349 | |
| CI = confidence interval | |||
|
Overall Survival |
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| Deaths (%) | 197 (59%) | 179 (50%) | 179 (51%) |
| Median, months | 14.7 | 19.2 | 19.4 |
| (95% CI) | (13.3, 16.9) | (17.0, 23.8) | (15.7, 21.3) |
| Hazard ratio |
--- | 0.78 (0.64, 0.96) | 0.84 (0.72, 1.08) |
| p-value |
--- | 0.016 |
0.204 |
|
Progression-Free Survival |
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| Number of events (%) | 247 (73%) | 247 (69%) | 245 (70%) |
| Median, months | 7.0 | 8.5 | 6.7 |
| (95% CI) | (6.3, 7.9) | (7.3, 9.7) | (5.6, 6.9) |
| Hazard ratio |
--- | 0.71 (0.59, 0.85) | 0.94 (0.79, 1.13) |
| p-value |
--- | 0.0002 |
0.5219 |
|
Objective Response Rate |
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| Number of responders (%) | 142 (42%) | 196 (55%) | 150 (43%) |
| (95% CI) | (37, 48) | (49, 60) | (38, 48) |
| Complete Response | 3 (1%) | 14 (4%) | 9 (3%) |
| Partial Response | 139 (41%) | 182 (51%) | 141 (40%) |
|
Duration of Response |
n = 142 | n = 196 | n = 150 |
| Median, months | 6.5 | 10.8 | 9.5 |
| (95% CI) | (5.6, 7.6) | (8.4, 13.9) | (7.0, 13.0) |
Exploratory analyses showed that the subset of patients in the four drug regimen arm who were ADA positive by week 4 (30%) appeared to have similar efficacy (effect on overall survival) as compared to patients who tested negative for treatment-emergent ADA by week 4 (70%) [see,
IMpower130
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin was evaluated in IMpower130 (NCT02367781), a multicenter, randomized (2:1), open-label trial in patients with stage IV non-squamous NSCLC. Patients with Stage IV non-squamous NSCLC who had received no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease, but could have received prior EGFR or ALK kinase inhibitor, if appropriate, were eligible. The trial excluded patients with history of autoimmune disease, administration of live attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to randomization, administration of immunostimulatory agents within 4 weeks or systemic immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to randomization, and active or untreated CNS metastases. Randomization was stratified by sex, presence of liver metastases, and PD-L1 tumor expression according to the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) assay as follows: TC3 and any IC vs. TC0/1/2 and IC2/3 vs. TC0/1/2 and IC0/1. Patients were randomized to one of the following treatment regimens:
- Intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg on Day 1, paclitaxel protein-bound 100 mg/m² on Days 1, 8, and 15, and carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles followed by intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, or
- Paclitaxel protein-bound 100 mg/m² on Days 1, 8 and 15 and carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 or 6 cycles followed by best supportive care or pemetrexed.
Tumor assessments were conducted every 6 weeks for the first 48 weeks, then every 9 weeks thereafter. Major efficacy outcome measures were PFS by RECIST v1.1 and OS in the subpopulation of patients evaluated for and documented to have no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations (ITT-WT).
A total of 724 patients were enrolled; of these, 681 (94%) were in the ITT-WT population. The median age was 64 years (range: 18 to 86) and 59% were male. The majority of patients were White (90%), 2% of patients were Asian, 5% were Hispanic, and 4% were Black. Baseline ECOG performance status was 0 (41%) or 1 (58%). Most patients were current or previous smokers (90%). PD-L1 tumor expression was TC0/1/2 and IC0/1 in 73%; TC3 and any IC in 14%; and TC0/1/2 and IC2/3 in 13%.
Efficacy results for the ITT-WT population are presented in
| Intravenous Atezolizumab with Paclitaxel Protein-Bound and Carboplatin | Paclitaxel Protein-Bound and Carboplatin | |
|---|---|---|
| CI = confidence interval | ||
|
Overall Survival |
n = 453 | n = 228 |
| Deaths (%) | 228 (50%) | 131 (57%) |
| Median, months | 18.6 | 13.9 |
| (95% CI) | (15.7, 21.1) | (12.0, 18.7) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.80 (0.64, 0.99) | |
| p-value |
0.0384 |
|
|
Progression-Free Survival |
n = 453 | n = 228 |
| Number of events (%) | 330 (73%) | 177 (78%) |
| Median, months | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| (95% CI) | (6.7, 8.3) | (5.6, 7.4) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.75 (0.63, 0.91) | |
| p-value |
0.0024 |
|
|
Overall Response Rate |
n = 453 | n = 228 |
| Number of responders (%) | 207 (46%) | 74 (32%) |
| (95% CI) | (41, 50) | (26, 39) |
| Complete Response | 22 (5%) | 2 (1%) |
| Partial Response | 185 (41%) | 72 (32%) |
|
Duration of Response |
n = 207 | n = 74 |
| Median, months | 10.8 | 7.8 |
| (95% CI) | (9.0, 14.4) | (6.8, 10.9) |
Previously Treated Metastatic NSCLC
OAK
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in a multicenter, international, randomized (1:1), open-label study (OAK; NCT02008227) conducted in patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose disease progressed during or following a platinum-containing regimen. Patients with a history of autoimmune disease, symptomatic or corticosteroid-dependent brain metastases, or requiring systemic immunosuppression within 2 weeks prior to enrollment were ineligible. Randomization was stratified by PD-L1 expression tumor-infiltrating immune cells (IC), the number of prior chemotherapy regimens (1 vs. 2), and histology (squamous vs. non-squamous).
Patients were randomized to receive intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks until unacceptable toxicity, radiographic progression, or clinical progression or docetaxel 75 mg/m2 intravenously every 3 weeks until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression. Tumor assessments were conducted every 6 weeks for the first 36 weeks and every 9 weeks thereafter. Major efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS) in the first 850 randomized patients and OS in the subgroup of patients with PD-L1-expressing tumors (defined as ≥ 1% PD-L1 expression on tumor cells [TC] or immune cells [IC]). Additional efficacy outcome measures were OS in all randomized patients (n = 1225), OS in subgroups based on PD-L1 expression, overall response rate (ORR), and progression free survival as assessed by the investigator per RECIST v.1.1.
Among the first 850 randomized patients, the median age was 64 years (33 to 85 years) and 47% were ≥ 65 years old; 61% were male; 70% were White and 21% were Asian; 15% were current smokers and 67% were former smokers; and 37% had baseline ECOG PS of 0 and 63% had a baseline ECOG PS of 1. Nearly all (94%) had metastatic disease, 74% had non-squamous histology, 75% had received only one prior platinum-based chemotherapy regimen, and 55% of patients had PD-L1-expressing tumors.
Efficacy results are presented in
| Intravenous Atezolizumab | Docetaxel | |
|---|---|---|
| CI = confidence interval; NE = not estimable | ||
| Overall Survival in first 850 patients | ||
| Number of patients | N = 425 | N = 425 |
| Deaths (%) | 271 (64%) | 298 (70%) |
| Median, months | 13.8 | 9.6 |
| (95% CI) | (11.8, 15.7) | (8.6, 11.2) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.74 (0.63, 0.87) | |
| p-value |
0.0004 |
|
| Progression-Free Survival | ||
| Number of Patients | N = 425 | N = 425 |
| Events (%) | 380 (89%) | 375 (88%) |
| Progression (%) | 332 (78%) | 290 (68%) |
| Deaths (%) | 48 (11%) | 85 (20%) |
| Median, months | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| (95% CI) | (2.6, 3.0) | (3.3, 4.2) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.95 (0.82, 1.10) | |
|
Overall Response Rate |
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| Number of Patients | N = 425 | N = 425 |
| ORR, n (%) | 58 (14%) | 57 (13%) |
| (95% CI) | (11%, 17%) | (10%, 17%) |
| Complete Response | 6 (1%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Partial Response | 52 (12%) | 56 (13%) |
|
Duration of Response |
N = 58 | N = 57 |
| Median, months | 16.3 | 6.2 |
| (95% CI) | (10.0, NE) | (4.9, 7.6) |
| Overall Survival in all 1225 patients | ||
| Number of patients | N = 613 | N = 612 |
| Deaths (%) | 384 (63%) | 409 (67%) |
| Median, months | 13.3 | 9.8 |
| (95% CI) | (11.3, 14.9) | (8.9, 11.3) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.79 (0.69, 0.91) | |
| p-value |
0.0013 |
|
Tumor specimens were evaluated prospectively using the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay at a central laboratory and the results were used to define the PD-L1 expression subgroups for pre-specified analyses. Of the 850 patients, 16% were classified as having high PD-L1 expression, defined as having PD-L1 expression on ≥ 50% of TC or ≥ 10% of IC. In an exploratory efficacy subgroup analysis of OS based on PD-L1 expression, the hazard ratio was 0.41 (95% CI: 0.27, 0.64) in the high PD-L1 expression subgroup and 0.82 (95% CI: 0.68, 0.98) in patients who did not have high PD-L1 expression.
Exploratory analyses showed that the subset of patients who were ADA positive by week 4 (21%) appeared to have less efficacy (effect on overall survival) as compared to patients who tested negative for treatment-emergent ADA by week 4 (79%) [see
14.2 Small Cell Lung Cancer
The efficacy of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) has been established in adequate and well-controlled studies of intravenous atezolizumab. Below is a description of the efficacy results of these adequate and well-controlled studies of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with chemotherapy in ES-SCLC (IMpower133 and IMforte studies).
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
IMpower133
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab with carboplatin and etoposide was investigated in IMpower133 (NCT02763579), a randomized (1:1), multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 403 patients with ES-SCLC. IMpower133 enrolled patients with ES-SCLC who had received no prior chemotherapy for extensive stage disease and ECOG performance status 0 or 1. The trial excluded patients with active or untreated CNS metastases, history of autoimmune disease, administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to randomization, or administration of systemic immunosuppressive medications within 1 week prior to randomization. Randomization was stratified by sex, ECOG performance status, and presence of brain metastases. Patients were randomized to receive one of the following two treatment arms:
- intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg and carboplatin AUC 5 mg/mL/min on Day 1 and etoposide 100 mg/m2 intravenously on Days 1, 2 and 3 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 cycles followed by intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, or
- placebo and carboplatin AUC 5 mg/mL/min on Day 1 and etoposide 100 mg/m2 intravenously on Days 1, 2, and 3 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 4 cycles followed by placebo once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Administration of intravenous atezolizumab was permitted beyond RECIST-defined disease progression. Tumor assessments were conducted every 6 weeks for the first 48 weeks following Cycle 1, Day 1 and then every 9 weeks thereafter. Patients treated beyond disease progression had tumor assessment conducted every 6 weeks until treatment discontinuation.
Major efficacy outcome measures were OS and PFS as assessed by investigator per RECIST v1.1 in the intent-to-treat population. Additional efficacy outcome measures included ORR and DoR as assessed by investigator per RECIST v1.1.
A total of 403 patients were randomized, including 201 to the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 202 to the chemotherapy alone arm. The median age was 64 years (range: 26 to 90) and 65% were male. The majority of patients were White (80%); 17% were Asian, 4% were Hispanic and 1% were Black. Baseline ECOG performance status was 0 (35%) or 1 (65%); 9% of patients had a history of brain metastases, and 97% were current or previous smokers. Efficacy results are presented in
| Intravenous Atezolizumab with Carboplatin and Etoposide | Placebo with Carboplatin and Etoposide | |
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| Overall Survival | N = 201 | N = 202 |
| Deaths (%) | 104 (52%) | 134 (66%) |
| Median, months | 12.3 | 10.3 |
| (95% CI) | (10.8, 15.9) | (9.3, 11.3) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.70 (0.54, 0.91) | |
| p-value |
0.0069 | |
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Progression-Free Survival |
N = 201 | N = 202 |
| Number of events (%) | 171 (85%) | 189 (94%) |
| Median, months | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| (95% CI) | (4.4, 5.6) | (4.2, 4.5) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.77 (0.62, 0.96) | |
| p-value |
0.0170 | |
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Objective Response Rate |
N = 201 | N = 202 |
| Number of responders (%) | 121 (60%) | 130 (64%) |
| (95% CI) | (53, 67) | (57, 71) |
| Complete Response (%) | 5 (2%) | 2 (1%) |
| Partial Response (%) | 116 (58%) | 128 (63%) |
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Duration of Response |
N = 121 | N = 130 |
| Median, months | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| (95% CI) | (4.1, 4.5) | (3.1, 4.2) |
IMforte
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with lurbinectedin as maintenance treatment was evaluated in IMforte (NCT05091567), a randomized, multicenter, open-label study in patients with ES-SCLC. Patients were eligible if their disease had not progressed after completion of four cycles of intravenous atezolizumab, carboplatin and etoposide (induction treatment) and they had an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1. The trial excluded patients with CNS metastases, history of autoimmune disease, or administration of systemic immunosuppressive medications within 1 week prior to enrollment. Unless contraindicated, primary prophylaxis with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) was mandated for patients assigned to the intravenous atezolizumab with lurbinectedin arm.
The trial randomized 483 patients who had not experienced disease progression following the completion of four cycles of intravenous atezolizumab with carboplatin and etoposide to one of the following two treatment arms:
- Intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg IV in combination with lurbinectedin 3.2 mg/m2 IV once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, or
- Intravenous atezolizumab 1200 mg IV once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Randomization was stratified by ECOG performance status prior to randomization (0 vs. 1), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) (≤ ULN vs. > ULN) prior to randomization, presence of liver metastases prior to initial study enrollment (yes vs. no), and prior receipt of prophylactic cranial irradiation (yes vs. no).
The major efficacy outcome measures were OS and PFS by Independent Review Facility per RECIST v1.1.
A total of 483 patients were randomized, including 242 to the intravenous atezolizumab with lurbinectedin arm and 241 to the intravenous atezolizumab arm. The median age was 66 years (range 35 to 85 years); 63% male; 82% White; 13% Asian; 0.8% were Black or African American; 7% were of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 98% were current or previous smokers. Baseline ECOG performance status was 0 (43%) or 1 (57%).
Efficacy results are presented in
| Intravenous Atezolizumab with Lurbinectedin N=242 |
Intravenous Atezolizumab N=241 |
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| Deaths (%) | 113 (47%) | 136 (56%) | ||
| Median, months | 13.2 | 10.6 | ||
| (95% CI) | (11.9, 16.4) | (9.5, 12.2) | ||
| Hazard ratio |
0.73 (0.57, 0.95) | |||
| p-value |
0.0174 | |||
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Progression-Free Survival |
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| Number of events (%) | 174 (72%) | 202 (84%) | ||
| Median, months | 5.4 | 2.1 | ||
| (95% CI) | (4.2, 5.8) | (1.6, 2.7) | ||
| Hazard ratio |
0.54 (0.43, 0.67) | |||
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14.3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The efficacy of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy has been established in adequate and well-controlled studies of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with bevacizumab for HCC. Below is a description of the efficacy results of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with bevacizumab in this adequate and well-controlled HCC trial.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
IMbrave150
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with bevacizumab was investigated in IMbrave150 (NCT03434379), a multicenter, international, open-label, randomized trial in patients with locally advanced unresectable and/or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma who have not received prior systemic therapy. Randomization was stratified by geographic region (Asia excluding Japan vs. rest of world), macrovascular invasion and/or extrahepatic spread (presence vs. absence), baseline AFP (< 400 vs. ≥ 400 ng/mL), and by ECOG performance status (0 vs. 1).
A total of 501 patients were randomized (2:1) to receive either intravenous atezolizumab as an intravenous infusion of 1200 mg, followed by 15 mg/kg bevacizumab, on the same day every 3 weeks or sorafenib 400 mg given orally twice daily, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients could discontinue either intravenous atezolizumab or bevacizumab (e.g., due to adverse events) and continue on monotherapy until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity associated with the monotherapy.
The study enrolled patients who were ECOG performance score 0 or 1 and who had not received prior systemic treatment. Patients were required to be evaluated for the presence of varices within 6 months prior to treatment, and were excluded if they had variceal bleeding within 6 months prior to treatment, untreated or incompletely treated varices with bleeding, or high risk of bleeding. Patients with Child-Pugh B or C cirrhosis, moderate or severe ascites; history of hepatic encephalopathy; a history of autoimmune disease; administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to randomization; administration of systemic immunostimulatory agents within 4 weeks or systemic immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to randomization; or untreated or corticosteroid-dependent brain metastases were excluded. Tumor assessments were performed every 6 weeks for the first 54 weeks and every 9 weeks thereafter.
The demographics and baseline disease characteristics of the study population were balanced between the treatment arms. The median age was 65 years (range: 26 to 88) and 83% of patients were male. The majority of patients were Asian (57%) or White (35%); 40% were from Asia (excluding Japan). Approximately 75% of patients presented with macrovascular invasion and/or extrahepatic spread and 37% had a baseline AFP ≥ 400 ng/mL. Baseline ECOG performance status was 0 (62%) or 1 (38%). HCC risk factors were Hepatitis B in 48% of patients, Hepatitis C in 22%, and 31% of patients had non-viral liver disease. The majority of patients had BCLC stage C (82%) disease at baseline, while 16% had stage B, and 3% had stage A.
The major efficacy outcome measures were overall survival (OS) and independent review facility (IRF)-assessed progression free survival (PFS) per RECIST v1.1. Additional efficacy outcome measures were IRF-assessed overall response rate (ORR) per RECIST and mRECIST.
Efficacy results are presented in
| Intravenous Atezolizumab in combination with Bevacizumab (N= 336) |
Sorafenib (N=165) |
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| Number of deaths (%) | 96 (29) | 65 (39) |
| Median OS in months | NE | 13.2 |
| (95% CI) | (NE, NE) | (10.4, NE) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.58 (0.42, 0.79) | |
| p-value |
0.0006 |
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| Number of events (%) | 197 (59) | 109 (66) |
| Median PFS in months (95% CI) | 6.8 (5.8, 8.3) | 4.3 (4.0, 5.6) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.59 (0.47, 0.76) | |
| p-value | < 0.0001 | |
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Overall Response Rate |
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| Number of responders (%) | 93 (28) | 19 (12) |
| (95% CI) | (23, 33) | (7,17) |
| p-value |
< 0.0001 | |
| Complete responses, n (%) | 22 (7) | 0 |
| Partial responses, n (%) | 71 (21) | 19 (12) |
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Duration of Response |
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| Median DOR in months | NE | 6.3 |
| (95% CI) | (NE, NE) | (4.7, NE) |
| Range (months) | (1.3+, 13.4+) | (1.4+, 9.1+) |
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Overall Response Rate |
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| Number of responders (%) | 112 (33) | 21 (13) |
| (95% CI) | (28, 39) | (8, 19) |
| p-value |
< 0.0001 | |
| Complete responses, n (%) | 37 (11) | 3 (1.8) |
| Partial responses, n (%) | 75 (22) | 18 (11) |
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Duration of Response |
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| Median DOR in months | NE | 6.3 |
| (95% CI) | (NE, NE) | (4.9, NE) |
| Range (months) | (1.3+, 13.4+) | (1.4+, 9.1+) |
Exploratory analyses showed that the subset of patients (20%) who were ADA-positive by week 6 appeared to have reduced efficacy (effect on OS) as compared to patients (80%) who tested negative for treatment-emergent ADA by week 6 [see
14.4 Melanoma
The efficacy of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma has been established in adequate and well-controlled studies of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with bevacizumab for BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma. Below is a description of the efficacy results of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib in this adequate and well-controlled melanoma trial.
Metastatic Melanoma
IMspire150
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib was evaluated in a double-blind, randomized (1:1), placebo-controlled, multicenter trial (IMspire150; NCT02908672) conducted in 514 patients. Randomization was stratified by geographic location (North America vs. Europe vs. Australia, New Zealand, and others) and baseline lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) [less than or equal to upper limit of normal (ULN) vs. greater than ULN].
Eligible patients were required to have previously untreated unresectable or metastatic BRAF V600 mutation-positive melanoma as detected by a locally available test and centrally confirmed with the FoundationOne™ assay. Patients were excluded if they had history of autoimmune disease; administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to randomization; administration of systemic immunostimulatory agents within 4 weeks or systemic immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to randomization; and active or untreated CNS metastases.
Intravenous atezolizumab was initiated after patients received a 28-day treatment cycle of cobimetinib 60 mg orally once daily (21 days on/7 days off) and vemurafenib 960 mg orally twice daily Days 1-21 and 720 mg orally twice daily Days 22-28. Patients received intravenous atezolizumab 840 mg intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 2 weeks in combination with cobimetinib 60 mg orally once daily and vemurafenib 720 mg orally twice daily, or placebo in combination with cobimetinib 60 mg orally once daily and vemurafenib 960 mg orally twice daily. Treatment continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. There was no crossover at the time of disease progression. Tumor assessments were performed every 8 weeks (± 1 week) for the first 24 months and every 12 weeks (± 1 week) thereafter.
The major efficacy outcome measure was investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) per RECIST v1.1. Additional efficacy outcomes included PFS assessed by an independent central review, investigator-assessed ORR, OS, and DOR.
The median age of the study population was 54 years (range: 22–88), 58% of patients were male, 95% were White, a baseline ECOG performance status of 0 (77%) or 1 (23%), 33% had elevated LDH, 94% had metastatic disease, 60% were Stage IV (M1C), 56% had less than three metastatic sites at baseline, 3% had prior treatment for brain metastases, 30% had liver metastases at baseline, and 14% had received prior adjuvant systemic therapy. Based on central testing, 74% were identified as having a V600E mutation, 11% as having V600K mutation, and 1% as having V600D or V600R mutations.
Efficacy results are summarized in
| Intravenous Atezolizumab + Cobimetinib + Vemurafenib N = 256 |
Placebo + Cobimetinib + Vemurafenib N = 258 |
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| Number of events (%) | 148 (58) | 179 (69) |
| Median, months | 15.1 | 10.6 |
| (95% CI) | (11.4, 18.4) | (9.3, 12.7) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.78 (0.63, 0.97) | |
| p-value |
0.0249 | |
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| Number of responders (%) | 170 (66) | 168 (65) |
| (95% CI) | (60, 72) | (59, 71) |
| Complete responses, n (%) | 41 (16) | 46 (18) |
| Partial response, n (%) | 129 (50) | 122 (47) |
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Duration of Response |
n = 170 | n = 168 |
| Median, months | 20.4 | 12.5 |
| (95% CI) | (15.1, NE) | (10.7, 16.6) |
At a pre-specified analysis at the time of the primary analysis of PFS, the OS data were not mature. The median OS was 28.8 months with 93 (36%) deaths in the intravenous atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib arm, and 25.1 months with 112 (43%) deaths in the placebo plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib arm. The hazard ratio for OS was 0.85 (95% CI: 0.64, 1.11) and the p-value was 0.2310.
14.5 Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
The efficacy of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) has been established in adequate and well-controlled studies of intravenous atezolizumab for ASPS. Below is a description of the efficacy results of intravenous atezolizumab in this adequate and well-controlled ASPS trial.
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in study ML39345 (NCT03141684), an open-label, single-arm study, in 49 adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with unresectable or metastatic ASPS. Eligible patients were required to have histologically or cytologically confirmed ASPS that was not curable by surgery, and an ECOG performance status of ≤ 2.
Patients were excluded if they had known primary central nervous system (CNS) malignancy or symptomatic CNS metastases, known clinically significant liver disease, or history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonitis, organizing pneumonia, or evidence of active pneumonitis on screening chest computed tomography (CT) scan.
Adult patients received 1200 mg intravenously and pediatric patients received 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1200 mg) intravenously once every 21 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
The major efficacy outcomes were Overall Response Rate (ORR) and Duration of Response (DOR) by Independent Review Committee according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1.
A total of 49 patients were enrolled. The median age of patients was 31 years (range: 12–70); 2% of adult patients (n = 47) were ≥ 65 years of age and the pediatric patients (n = 2) were ≥ 12 years of age; 51% of patients were female, 55% White, 29% Black or African American, 10% Asian; 53% had an ECOG performance status of 0 and 45% had an ECOG performance status of 1. All patients had prior surgery for ASPS and 55% received at least one prior line of treatment for ASPS; 55% received radiotherapy and 53% received chemotherapy. Of the patients who reported staging at initial diagnosis, all were Stage IV.
Efficacy results of this study are summarized in
| Endpoint | All Patients (N=49) |
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Overall Response Rate (95% CI) |
24% (13, 39) |
| Complete responses, n | 0 |
| Partial responses, n (%) | 12 (24) |
| Duration of Response | |
| Median, month | NE |
| (95% CI) | (17.0, NE) |
| Range | 1+, 41+ |
| Durability of response | |
| ≥ 6 months, n (%) | 8 (67%) |
| ≥ 12 months, n (%) | 5 (42%) |
14.6 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
The efficacy of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA as an adjuvant treatment for adult patients with MIBC after cystectomy who have ctDNA MRD has been established in an adequate and well-controlled study of intravenous atezolizumab for MIBC. Below is a description of the efficacy results of intravenous atezolizumab in this adequate and well-controlled MIBC trial.
Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
IMvigor011
The efficacy of intravenous atezolizumab was evaluated in IMvigor011 (NCT04660344), a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for the adjuvant treatment of patients with MIBC after cystectomy who had circulating tumor DNA molecular residual disease (ctDNA MRD).
The trial enrolled patients with histologically confirmed MIBC who underwent radical cystectomy with lymph node dissection. Eligible patients had pathologic tumor staging of pT2-4a and/or positive lymph nodes following cystectomy, with no evidence of residual disease or metastasis on imaging, confirmed within 28 days before randomization. Patients were eligible regardless of whether they had received prior neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) or not. Patients were excluded if they had received any anti-cancer therapy within 3 weeks prior to trial enrollment or had a history of autoimmune disease.
Serial ctDNA MRD testing was performed every 6 weeks for 9 months starting at least 6 weeks after cystectomy with a final test at one year. Patients who did not develop ctDNA MRD within the testing period were monitored without study treatment, while those who had ctDNA MRD were screened for the treatment phase by confirming that they remained free of radiographic disease. The ctDNA MRD status was determined using either a Signatera™ clinical trial assay (whole exome-based tumor NGS sequencing and 16-plex NGS-based plasma sequencing) or a clinical trial assay performed locally in China.
Randomization was stratified by nodal status (positive vs. negative), tumor stage (≤(y)pT2 vs. (y)pT3/pT4), PD-L1 immunohistochemistry (IHC) (IC <5% vs. IC ≥5%), and time from cystectomy to first ctDNA MRD positive sample (≤20 weeks vs. >20 weeks).
A total of 250 patients were randomized 2:1 to receive either:
- Arm A: Intravenous atezolizumab 1680 mg intravenously every 4 weeks on Day 1 of each 28 -day cycle.
- Arm B: Placebo intravenously every 4 weeks on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle
Treatment continued for up to 12 cycles or 1 year (whichever occurred first) unless there was disease recurrence, or unacceptable toxicity.
Tumor assessments were conducted every 9 weeks for the first two years, then every 12 weeks for year 3, and every 24 weeks thereafter.
Among the 250 patients, the median age was 69 years (range: 42 to 87); 83% were male. The majority of patients were White (62%), 32% Asian, 1.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.8% Black or African American, and 4.4% unknown; 11% Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, 84% not Hispanic or Latino, and 4% not reported/unknown ethnicity. Baseline ECOG performance status was 0 in 66% of patients and 1 in 32%. A total of 48% of patients in the TECENTRIQ arm received prior platinum containing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
The major efficacy outcome measure was investigator-assessed disease-free survival (DFS). Overall Survival (OS) was an additional efficacy measure.
The study demonstrated statistically significant improvements in DFS and OS for patients randomized to the intravenous atezolizumab arm compared with placebo. Efficacy results are presented in
| Intravenous Atezolizumab N=167 |
Placebo N=83 |
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| Number of events (%) | 112 (67%) | 66 (80%) |
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9.9 | 4.8 |
| (95% CI) | (7.2, 12.7) | (4.1, 8.3) |
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0.64 (0.47, 0.87) | |
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0.0047 | |
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| Number of deaths (%) | 60 (36%) | 36 (43%) |
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32.8 | 21.1 |
| (95% CI) | (27.7, NE) | (14.7, NE) |
| Hazard ratio |
0.59 (0.39, 0.90) | |
| p-value |
0.0131 | |
In a pre-specified exploratory analysis based on time from cystectomy to first ctDNA MRD positive sample, the unstratified hazard ratio (HR) for investigator-assessed DFS in the subgroup of patients who had ≤20 weeks to first ctDNA MRD positive sample (n=176), was 0.52 (95% CI: 0.37, 0.74), with median DFS of 8.3 months (95% CI: 6.2, 12.7) in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 4.1 months (95% CI: 2.3, 6.2) in the placebo arm. The unstratified HR for OS was 0.63 (95% CI: 0.39, 1.00), with median OS of 32.8 months (95% CI: 24.4, not reached) in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 18.2 months (95% CI: 13.1, not reached) in the placebo arm. In the subgroup of patients who had >20 weeks to first ctDNA MRD positive sample (n=74), the unstratified HR for investigator-assessed DFS was 1.04 (95% CI: 0.54, 1.97), with median DFS of 10.5 months (95% CI: 6.9, 20.9) in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 10.5 months (95% CI: 6.5, 20.5) in the placebo arm. The unstratified HR for OS was 0.77 (95% CI: 0.30, 1.96); median OS was not reached in either arm (95% CI: 21.1 months, not reached in the intravenous atezolizumab arm and 18.4 months, not reached in the placebo arm).
14.7 Patient Experience
The IMscin002 study (NCT03735121) was a randomized, multi-center, open-label cross-over trial conducted in 179 patients with either PD-L1-positive early-stage NSCLC receiving adjuvant treatment or were chemotherapy-naïve with high PD-L1 stage IV NSCLC. Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive 3 cycles of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA followed by 3 cycles of intravenous atezolizumab (Arm A) or 3 cycles of intravenous atezolizumab followed by 3 cycles of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (Arm B).
Of the 126 eligible patients, 123 (98%) completed the patient preference questionnaire at the beginning of cycle 6 or after at least two consecutive cycles of each treatment method was administered in case of treatment discontinuation prior to cycle 6. Eighty-seven of 123 patients (71%) reported preferring subcutaneous administration of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA over intravenous atezolizumab and the most common reason was that administration required less time in the clinic; 26 out of 123 patients (21%) reported preferring intravenous atezolizumab over TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and the most common reason was that it felt more comfortable during administration; and 10 out of 123 patients (8%) had no preference for the route of administration.
Patients in both arms could continue to receive treatment after the crossover period for up to 16 cycles (patients with early-stage NSCLC) or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (patients with stage IV NSCLC). Of the 107 patients who reached the treatment continuation period, 85 (79%) patients (42 from IV/SC and 43 from SC/IV) chose to continue treatment with the SC route of administration.
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA (atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs) injection for subcutaneous use is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, and colorless to slightly yellow solution. It is supplied in a carton containing:
1,875 mg and 30,000 units/15 mL (125 mg and 2,000 units/mL) in a single-dose vial (NDC 50242-933-01).
Store vials under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake.
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (
Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
Inform patients of the risk of immune-mediated adverse reactions that may require corticosteroid treatment and interruption or discontinuation of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, including:
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Pneumonitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for any new or worsening cough, chest pain, or shortness of breath [see
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Colitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for diarrhea, blood or mucus in stools, or severe abdominal pain [see
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Hepatitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for jaundice, severe nausea or vomiting, pain on the right side of abdomen, lethargy, or easy bruising or bleeding [see
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Endocrinopathies: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of hypophysitis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, or type 1 diabetes mellitus, including diabetic ketoacidosis [see
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Nephritis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for pelvic pain, frequent urination, or unusual swelling [see
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Dermatologic Adverse Reactions: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for generalized rash, skin eruption, or painful skin and mucous membrane lesions [see
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Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions:
- Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of other potential immune-mediated adverse reactions [see
Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. - Advise patients of the risk of solid organ transplant rejection and other transplant (including corneal graft) rejection. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs and symptoms of organ transplant rejection and other transplant (including corneal graft) rejection [see
Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].
- Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of other potential immune-mediated adverse reactions [see
Infusion-Related Reactions
Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of infusion-related reactions [see
Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors
Follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefits versus risks of treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody prior to or after an allogeneic HSCT [see
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Advise females of reproductive potential that TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause harm to a fetus and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 5 months after the last dose of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA [see
Lactation
Advise female patients not to breastfeed while taking TECENTRIQ HYBREZA and for 5 months after the last dose [see
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA® (atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs)
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Rejection of a transplanted organ or tissue. Your healthcare provider should tell you what signs and symptoms you should report and monitor you depending on the type of organ or tissue transplant that you have had. Complications, including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), in people who have received a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic). These complications can be serious and can lead to death. These complications may happen if you underwent transplantation either before or after being treated with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for these complications. |
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| Getting medical treatment right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. | ||||
| Your healthcare provider will check you for these problems during your treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. Your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare provider may also need to delay or completely stop treatment with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA if you have severe side effects. | ||||
| What is TECENTRIQ HYBREZA? | ||||
TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is a prescription medicine used to treat:
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It is not known if TECENTRIQ HYBREZA is safe and effective when used in children:
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Who should not receive TECENTRIQ HYBREZA? Do not receive TECENTRIQ HYBREZA if you are allergic to hyaluronidase or any of the ingredients in TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. |
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Before receiving TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
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TECENTRIQ HYBREZA can cause serious side effects, including:
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The most common side effects observed with intravenous TECENTRIQ, which may be experienced with TECENTRIQ HYBREZA are shown below. The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used alone as the first treatment for NSCLC include:
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| The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used alone in NSCLC that has spread or grown include: | ||||
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| The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used alone in ASPS include: | ||||
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The most common side effect of TECENTRIQ when used alone in MIBC is urinary tract infection. The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used in NSCLC with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin include: |
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| The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used in non-squamous NSCLC with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin include: | ||||
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| The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used in SCLC with chemotherapy include: | ||||
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| The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used in HCC with bevacizumab include: | ||||
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| The most common side effects of TECENTRIQ when used in melanoma with cobimetinib and vemurafenib include: | ||||
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| TECENTRIQ HYBREZA may cause fertility problems in females, which may affect the ability to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility. | ||||
| These are not all the possible side effects of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. | ||||
| Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. | ||||
| General information about the safe and effective use of TECENTRIQ HYBREZA. | ||||
| Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about TECENTRIQ HYBREZA that is written for health professionals. | ||||
| What are the ingredients in TECENTRIQ HYBREZA? | ||||
| Active ingredients: atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs | ||||
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Vial Box
NDC 50242-933-01
Tecentriq Hybreza™
(atezolizumab and
hyaluronidase-tqjs)
Injection
1,875 mg and 30,000 units/15 mL
(125 mg and 2,000 units/mL)
For subcutaneous use only
Single-Dose Vial
Discard Unused Portion
Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the
accompanying Medication Guide to
each patient.
1 vial
Rx only
Genentech
11001667