See Full Prescribing Information for recommended VENCLEXTA dosages. Take VENCLEXTA tablets orally once daily with a meal and water. Do not chew, crush, or break tablets. Provide prophylaxis for tumor lysis syndrome
Important Safety Information Assess patient-specific factors for level of risk of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and provide prophylactic hydration and anti-hyperuricemics to patients prior to first dose of VENCLEXTA to reduce risk of TLS
Recommended Dosage for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma VENCLEXTA dosing begins with a 5-week ramp-up. The 5-week ramp-up dosing schedule is designed to gradually reduce tumor burden (debulk) and decrease the risk of TLS. VENCLEXTA 5-week Dose Ramp-Up Schedule Administer VENCLEXTA according to the 5-week ramp-up dosing schedule to the recommended dosage of 400 mg orally once daily as shown in Table 1 . Table 1. Dosing Schedule for 5-Week Ramp-up Phase for Patients with CLL/SLL VENCLEXTA Oral Daily Dose Week 1 20 mg Week 2 50 mg Week 3 100 mg Week 4 200 mg Week 5 and beyond 400 mg The CLL/SLL Starting Pack provides the first 4 weeks of VENCLEXTA according to the ramp-up schedule . In Combination with Acalabrutinib Cycle 1 Day 1: Start acalabrutinib 100 mg orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or completion of 14 cycles of treatment. Each cycle is 28 days. Refer to the acalabrutinib prescribing information for additional dosing information. Cycle 3 Day 1: start VENCLEXTA according to the 5-week ramp-up dosing schedule . After completing the ramp-up phase, continue VENCLEXTA at a dose of 400 mg orally once daily until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or until the last day of Cycle 14. In Combination with Obinutuzumab Start obinutuzumab administration at 100 mg on Cycle 1 Day 1, followed by 900 mg on Cycle 1 Day 2. Administer 1,000 mg on Days 8 and 15 of Cycle 1 and on Day 1 of each subsequent 28-day cycle for a total of 6 cycles. Refer to the obinutuzumab prescribing information for additional dosing information. On Cycle 1 Day 22, start VENCLEXTA according to the 5-week ramp-up dosing schedule . After completing the ramp-up phase on Cycle 2 Day 28, continue VENCLEXTA at a dose of 400 mg orally once daily from Cycle 3 Day 1 until the last day of Cycle 12. In Combination with Rituximab Start rituximab administration after the patient has completed the 5-week ramp-up dosing schedule for VENCLEXTA and has received VENCLEXTA at the recommended dosage of 400 mg orally once daily for 7 days. Administer rituximab on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle for 6 cycles, at a dose of 375 mg/m 2 intravenously for Cycle 1 and 500 mg/m 2 intravenously for Cycles 2-6. Continue VENCLEXTA 400 mg orally once daily for 24 months from Cycle 1 Day 1 of rituximab. Refer to the rituximab prescribing information for additional dosing information. Monotherapy The recommended dosage of VENCLEXTA is 400 mg once daily after completion of the 5-week ramp-up dosing schedule . Continue VENCLEXTA until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Recommended Dosage for Acute Myeloid Leukemia The recommended dosage and ramp-up of VENCLEXTA depends upon the combination agent. Follow the dosing schedule, including the 3-day or 4-day dose ramp-up, as shown in Table 2. Start VENCLEXTA administration on Cycle 1 Day 1 in combination with: Azacitidine 75 mg/m 2 intravenously or subcutaneously once daily on Days 1-7 of each 28-day cycle; OR Decitabine 20 mg/m 2 intravenously once daily on Days 1-5 of each 28-day cycle; OR Cytarabine 20 mg/m 2 subcutaneously once daily on Days 1-10 of each 28-day cycle. Table 2. Dosing Schedule for 3- or 4-Day Ramp-up Phase in Patients with AML VENCLEXTA Oral Daily Dose Day 1 100 mg Day 2 200 mg Day 3 400 mg Days 4 and beyond 400 mg orally once daily of each 28-day cycle in combination with azacitidine or decitabine 600 mg orally once daily of each 28-day cycle in combination with low-dose cytarabine Continue VENCLEXTA, in combination with azacitidine or decitabine or low-dose cytarabine, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Refer to Clinical Studies and Prescribing Information for azacitidine, decitabine, or cytarabine for additional dosing information
Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis for Tumor Lysis Syndrome Patients treated with VENCLEXTA may develop tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Refer to the appropriate section below for specific details on management. Assess patient-specific factors for level of risk of TLS and provide prophylactic hydration and anti-hyperuricemics to patients prior to first dose of VENCLEXTA to reduce risk of TLS. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma VENCLEXTA can cause rapid reduction in tumor and thus poses a risk for TLS in the initial 5-week ramp-up phase. Changes in blood chemistries consistent with TLS that require prompt management can occur as early as 6 to 8 hours following the first dose of VENCLEXTA and at each dose increase. TLS can also occur upon resumption of VENCLEXTA following a dosage interruption. See Table 4 , Table 5 , and Table 6 for dose modifications of VENCLEXTA after interruption. The risk of TLS is a continuum based on multiple factors, particularly reduced renal function (creatinine clearance [CLcr] <80 mL/min) and tumor burden; splenomegaly may also increase the risk of TLS. Perform tumor burden assessments, including radiographic evaluation (e.g., CT scan), assess blood chemistry (potassium, uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, and creatinine) in all patients and correct pre-existing abnormalities prior to initiation of treatment with VENCLEXTA. The risk may decrease as tumor burden decreases . Table 3 below describes the recommended TLS prophylaxis and monitoring during VENCLEXTA treatment based on tumor burden determination from clinical trial data. Consider all patient comorbidities before final determination of prophylaxis and monitoring schedule. Reassess the risk of TLS when reinitiating VENCLEXTA after a dosage interruption lasting more than 1 week during the ramp-up phase, or more than 2 weeks after completion of ramp-up. Institute prophylaxis and monitoring as needed. Table 3. Recommended TLS Prophylaxis Based on Tumor Burden in Patients with CLL/SLL Tumor Burden Prophylaxis Blood Chemistry Monitoring c,d Hydration a Anti- hyperuricemics b Setting and Frequency of Assessments Low All LN <5 cm AND ALC <25 x10 9 /L Oral (1.5 to 2 L) Allopurinol Outpatient For first dose of 20 mg and 50 mg: Pre-dose, 6 to 8 hours, 24 hours For subsequent ramp-up doses: Pre-dose Medium Any LN 5 to <10 cm OR ALC ≥25 x10 9 /L Oral (1.5 to 2 L) and consider additional intravenous Allopurinol Outpatient For first dose of 20 mg and 50 mg: Pre-dose, 6 to 8 hours, 24 hours For subsequent ramp-up doses: Pre-dose For first dose of 20 mg and 50 mg: Consider hospitalization for patients with CLcr <80ml/min; see below for monitoring in hospital High Any LN ≥10 cm OR ALC ≥25 x10 9 /L AND any LN ≥5 cm Oral (1.5 to 2 L) and intravenous (150 to 200 mL/hr as tolerated) Allopurinol; consider rasburicase if baseline uric acid is elevated In hospital For first dose of 20 mg and 50 mg: Pre-dose, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours Outpatient For subsequent ramp-up doses: Pre-dose, 6 to 8 hours, 24 hours ALC = absolute lymphocyte count; CLcr = creatinine clearance; LN = lymph node. a Administer intravenous hydration for any patient who cannot tolerate oral hydration. b Start allopurinol or xanthine oxidase inhibitor 2 to 3 days prior to initiation of VENCLEXTA. c Evaluate blood chemistries (potassium, uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, and creatinine); review in real time. d For patients at risk of TLS, monitor blood chemistries at 6 to 8 hours and at 24 hours at each subsequent ramp-up dose. Acute Myeloid Leukemia All patients should have white blood cell count less than 25 × 10 9 /L prior to initiation of VENCLEXTA. Cytoreduction prior to treatment may be required. Prior to first VENCLEXTA dose, provide all patients with prophylactic measures including adequate hydration and anti-hyperuricemic agents and continue during ramp-up phase. Assess blood chemistry (potassium, uric acid, phosphorus, calcium, and creatinine) and correct pre-existing abnormalities prior to initiation of treatment with VENCLEXTA. Monitor blood chemistries for TLS at pre-dose, 6 to 8 hours after each new dose during ramp-up, and 24 hours after reaching final dose. For patients with risk factors for TLS (e.g., circulating blasts, high burden of leukemia involvement in bone marrow, elevated pretreatment lactate dehydrogenase [LDH] levels, or reduced renal function), consider additional measures, including increased laboratory monitoring and reducing VENCLEXTA starting dose
Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma The recommended dose reductions for VENCLEXTA for adverse reactions are provided in Table 4 . The recommended dosage modifications for VENCLEXTA for adverse reactions are provided in Table 5 and Table 6 . For patients having a dosage interruption lasting more than 1 week during the ramp-up phase, or more than 2 weeks after completion of ramp-up, reassess for risk of TLS to determine if reinitiation with a reduced dose is necessary (e.g., all or some levels of the dose ramp-up schedule) . Table 4. Recommended Dose Reduction for Adverse Reactions for VENCLEXTA in CLL/SLL Dose at Interruption, mg Restart Dose, mg a,b 400 300 300 200 200 100 100 50 50 20 20 10 a During the ramp-up phase, continue the reduced dose for 1 week before increasing the dose. b If a dosage interruption lasts more than 1 week during the ramp-up phase or more than 2 weeks after completion of ramp-up, reassess the risk of TLS and determine if reinitiation at a reduced dosage is necessary . Table 5. Recommended VENCLEXTA Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions a in Patients with CLL/SLL Receiving VENCLEXTA in Combination with Obinutuzumab, with Rituximab or as Monotherapy Adverse Reaction Occurrence Dosage Modification Tumor Lysis Syndrome Blood chemistry changes or symptoms suggestive of TLS Any Withhold the next day’s dose. If resolved within 24 to 48 hours of last dose, resume at same dose. For any blood chemistry changes requiring more than 48 hours to resolve, resume at reduced dose . For any events of clinical TLS, b resume at reduced dose following resolution . Non-Hematologic Adverse Reactions Grade 3 or 4 non-hematologic toxicities 1 st occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA. Upon resolution to Grade 1 or baseline level, resume VENCLEXTA at the same dose. 2 nd and subsequent occurrences Interrupt VENCLEXTA. Follow dose reduction guidelines in Table 4 when resuming treatment with VENCLEXTA after resolution. A larger dose reduction may occur at the discretion of the physician. Hematologic Adverse Reactions Grade 3 neutropenia with infection or fever; or Grade 4 hematologic toxicities (except lymphopenia) 1 st occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA. Upon resolution to Grade 1 or baseline level, resume VENCLEXTA at the same dose. 2 nd and subsequent occurrences Interrupt VENCLEXTA. Follow dose reduction guidelines in Table 4 when resuming treatment with VENCLEXTA after resolution. A larger dose reduction may occur at the discretion of the physician. Consider discontinuing VENCLEXTA for patients who require dose reductions to less than 100 mg for more than 2 weeks. a Adverse reactions were graded using NCI CTCAE version 4.0. b Clinical TLS was defined as laboratory TLS with clinical consequences such as acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmias, or sudden death and/or seizures . Table 6: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions in Patients with CLL/SLL Receiving VENCLEXTA in Combination with Acalabrutinib Adverse Reaction a Adverse Reaction Occurrence Dose Modification Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia with or without fever and/or infection; Grade 4 neutropenia lasting more than 7 days First occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib. b Once toxicity resolves to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline, restart VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib at same dose. Second occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib. b Once toxicity resolves to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline, restart VENCLEXTA at one lower dose level and restart acalabrutinib at same dose. Subsequent occurrence Withhold VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib until toxicity resolves to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline. b,c Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia and/or bleeding e First occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib. When bleeding resolves and thrombocytopenia is Grade ≤ 1 or baseline without transfusion support for 5 consecutive days, restart VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib at same dose. Second occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and acalabrutinib until resolution of bleeding and thrombocytopenia resolves to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline. Restart VENCLEXTA at one lower dose level and restart acalabrutinib at same dose. d Subsequent occurrences of severe thrombocytopenia Interrupt VENCLEXTA and acalabrutinib until resolution of bleeding and thrombocytopenia resolves to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline. Restart VENCLEXTA at one lower dose level and resume acalabrutinib at a reduced frequency of 100 mg once daily. c,d Grade 3 or 4 tumour lysis syndrome (TLS) First and subsequent episodes If a patient experiences blood chemistry changes suggestive of TLS, the following day’s VENCLEXTA and acalabrutinib dose should be withheld. If resolved within 24–48 hours of last dose, treatment can be resumed at the same dose. For events of clinical TLS or blood chemistry changes requiring more than 48 hours to resolve, resume VENCLEXTA at one lower dose level. When resuming treatment after interruption due to TLS, monitor for TLS and provide prophylaxis. Grade 3 other non-hematologic events f First occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib until toxicity resolves to Grade ≤ 1. Restart VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib at same dose. Second occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib until toxicity resolves to Grade ≤ 1 c . Grade 4 other non-hematologic events f First occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib until toxicity resolves to Grade ≤ 1. Restart VENCLEXTA at one lower dose level and restart acalabrutinib at a reduced frequency of 100 mg once daily. e Second occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA and/or acalabrutinib until toxicity resolves to Grade ≤ 1 c . a Adverse reactions graded by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 5.0. b Growth factor may be used at physician discretion. c Clinical judgment of the treating physician should guide the management plan of each patient based on the individual benefit/risk assessment for treatment with VENCLEXTA in combination with acalabrutinib. d Acalabrutinib dose may be re-escalated at the discretion of the physician if patient tolerates a reduced dose for ≥4 weeks. e Platelets may be used at physician discretion. f Certain treatment-emergent non-hematologic AEs (e.g., venous thromboembolic events) may be managed and become clinically stable following medical intervention but may not improve to Grade ≤ 1 according to the NCI CTCAE definitions. In such cases, if a subject is clinically stable, resumption of VENCLEXTA may be possible based on clinical judgement of the treating physician. Acute Myeloid Leukemia Monitor blood counts frequently through resolution of cytopenias. Dose modification and interruptions for cytopenias are dependent on remission status. Dose modifications of VENCLEXTA for adverse reactions are provided in Table 7. Table 7. Recommended VENCLEXTA Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions in AML Adverse Reaction Occurrence Dosage Modification Hematologic Adverse Reactions Grade 4 neutropenia with or without fever or infection; or Grade 4 thrombocytopenia Occurrence prior to achieving remission a In most instances, do not interrupt VENCLEXTA in combination with azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine due to cytopenias prior to achieving remission. First occurrence after achieving remission and lasting at least 7 days Delay subsequent cycle of VENCLEXTA in combination with azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine and monitor blood counts. Upon resolution to Grade 1 or 2, resume VENCLEXTA at the same dose in combination with azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine. Subsequent occurrences in cycles after achieving remission and lasting 7 days or longer Delay subsequent cycle of VENCLEXTA in combination with azacitidine, or decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine and monitor blood counts. Upon resolution to Grade 1 or 2, resume VENCLEXTA at the same dose in combination with azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine, and reduce VENCLEXTA duration by 7 days during each of the subsequent cycles, such as 21 days instead of 28 days. Non-Hematologic Adverse Reactions Grade 3 or 4 non-hematologic toxicities Any occurrence Interrupt VENCLEXTA if not resolved with supportive care. Upon resolution to Grade 1 or baseline level, resume VENCLEXTA at the same dose. a Recommend bone marrow evaluation
Dosage Modifications for Drug Interactions Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors or P-gp Inhibitors Table 8 describes VENCLEXTA contraindication or dosage modification based on concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor or a P-gp inhibitor at initiation, during, or after the ramp-up phase. Resume the VENCLEXTA dosage that was used prior to concomitant use of a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor or a P-gp inhibitor 2 to 3 days after discontinuation of the inhibitor . Table 8. Management of Potential VENCLEXTA Interactions with CYP3A and P-gp Inhibitors Coadministered Drug Initiation and Ramp-Up Phase Steady Daily Dose (After Ramp-Up Phase) a Posaconazole CLL/SLL Contraindicated Reduce VENCLEXTA dose to 70 mg. AML Day 1 – 10 mg Day 2 – 20 mg Day 3 – 50 mg Day 4 – 70 mg Other strong CYP3A inhibitor CLL/SLL Contraindicated Reduce VENCLEXTA dose to 100 mg. AML Day 1 – 10 mg Day 2 – 20 mg Day 3 – 50 mg Day 4 – 100 mg Moderate CYP3A inhibitor Reduce the VENCLEXTA dose by at least 50%. P-gp inhibitor a In patients with CLL/SLL, consider alternative medications or reduce the VENCLEXTA dose as described in Table 8
Dosage Modifications for Patients with Severe Hepatic Impairment Reduce the VENCLEXTA once daily dose by 50% for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C); monitor these patients more closely for adverse reactions
Administration Instruct patients of the following: Take VENCLEXTA with a meal and water. Take VENCLEXTA at approximately the same time each day. Swallow VENCLEXTA tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, or break tablets prior to swallowing. The recommended dosage of VENCLEXTA may be delivered using any of the approved tablet strengths (e.g., patients can take 2 x 50 mg tablets or 10 x 10 mg tablets instead of 1 x 100 mg tablet as needed). If the patient misses a dose of VENCLEXTA within 8 hours of the time it is usually taken, instruct the patient to take the missed dose as soon as possible and resume the normal daily dosing schedule. If a patient misses a dose by more than 8 hours, instruct the patient not to take the missed dose and resume the usual dosing schedule the next day. If the patient vomits following dosing, instruct the patient to not take an additional dose that day and to take the next prescribed dose at the usual time.