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Spanish Prescribing Information

Important Safety Information

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), including fatal events and renal failure requiring dialysis, has occurred in patients with high tumor burden when treated with VENCLEXTA.
VENCLEXTA poses a risk for TLS at initiation and during the 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.
Patients should be assessed for TLS risk, including evaluation of tumor burden and comorbidities, and should receive appropriate prophylaxis for TLS, including hydration and anti-hyperuricemics. Reduced renal function further increases the risk. Monitor blood chemistries and manage abnormalities promptly. Interrupt dosing if needed. Employ more intensive measures (IV hydration, frequent monitoring, hospitalization) as overall risk increases.
Concomitant use of VENCLEXTA with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors or P-gp inhibitors may increase the risk of TLS at initiation and during the ramp-up phase, and requires dose adjustment due to increases in VENCLEXTA exposure.

Neutropenia

In patients with AML, baseline neutrophil counts worsened in 97% to 100% of patients treated with VENCLEXTA in combination with azacitidine or decitabine or low-dose cytarabine. Neutropenia can recur with subsequent cycles of therapy.
Monitor complete blood counts throughout the treatment period. Interrupt dosing or reduce dose for severe neutropenia. Consider supportive measures including antimicrobials for signs of infection and use of growth factors (e.g., G-CSF).

Infections

Fatal and serious infections such as pneumonia and sepsis have occurred in patients treated with VENCLEXTA. Monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of infection and treat promptly. Withhold VENCLEXTA for Grade 3 and higher infection.

Immunization

Do not administer live attenuated vaccines prior to, during, or after treatment with VENCLEXTA until B-cell recovery occurs. Advise patients that vaccinations may be less effective.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

VENCLEXTA may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential to avoid pregnancy during treatment.

Increased Mortality in Patients with Multiple Myeloma when VENCLEXTA is Added to Bortezomib and Dexamethasone

In a randomized trial (BELLINI; NCT02755597) in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, the addition of VENCLEXTA to bortezomib plus dexamethasone, a use for which VENCLEXTA is not indicated, resulted in increased mortality. Treatment of patients with multiple myeloma with VENCLEXTA in combination with bortezomib plus dexamethasone is not recommended outside of controlled clinical trials.

Adverse Reactions

In patients with AML receiving combination therapy with azacitidine, the most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥5%) were febrile neutropenia, pneumonia (excluding fungal), sepsis (excluding fungal), respiratory failure, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The most common adverse reactions (≥30%) of any grade were nausea (58%), diarrhea (54%), constipation (49%), neutropenia (49%), thrombocytopenia (49%), hemorrhage (46%), peripheral edema (46%), vomiting (40%), fatigue (36%), febrile neutropenia (36%), rash (33%), and anemia (30%).
In patients with AML receiving combination therapy with decitabine, the most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥5%) were febrile neutropenia, sepsis (excluding fungal), pneumonia (excluding fungal), diarrhea, fatigue, cellulitis, and localized infection. The most common adverse reactions (≥30%) of any grade were febrile neutropenia (69%), constipation (62%), fatigue (62%), thrombocytopenia (54%), abdominal pain (46%), dizziness (46%), hemorrhage (46%), nausea (46%), pneumonia (excluding fungal) (46%), sepsis (excluding fungal) (46%), cough (38%), diarrhea (38%), neutropenia (38%), back pain (31%), hypotension (31%), myalgia (31%), oropharyngeal pain (31%), peripheral edema (31%), pyrexia (31%), and rash (31%).
In patients with AML receiving combination therapy with low-dose cytarabine, the most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥5%) were febrile neutropenia, sepsis (excluding fungal), hemorrhage, pneumonia (excluding fungal), and device-related infection. The most common adverse reactions (≥30%) of any grade were nausea (64%), thrombocytopenia (59%), hemorrhage (49%), febrile neutropenia (46%), neutropenia (46%), diarrhea (44%), fatigue (44%), constipation (33%), and dyspnea (31%).

Drug Interactions

Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor or a P-gp inhibitor increases VENCLEXTA exposure, which may increase VENCLEXTA toxicities, including the risk of TLS. Adjust VENCLEXTA dosage and closely monitor patients for signs of VENCLEXTA toxicities. 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.
Patients should avoid grapefruit products, Seville oranges, and starfruit during treatment as they contain inhibitors of CYP3A.
Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers.
Avoid concomitant use of VENCLEXTA with a P-gp substrate. If concomitant use is unavoidable, separate dosing of the P-gp substrate at least 6 hours before VENCLEXTA.
Monitor international normalized ratio (INR) closely in patients receiving warfarin.

Lactation

Advise nursing women to discontinue breastfeeding during treatment with VENCLEXTA.

Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with VENCLEXTA and for at least 30 days after the last dose.
Based on findings in animals, male fertility may be compromised by treatment with VENCLEXTA.

Hepatic Impairment

Reduce the dose of VENCLEXTA for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C); monitor these patients more closely for signs of toxicity. No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment.

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Indication

VENCLEXTA is indicated in combination with azacitidine, or decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine for the treatment of newly-diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults who:

are age 75 years or older, or
have comorbidities that preclude the use of intensive induction chemotherapy.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rates. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.

VENCLEXTA^® is a registered trademark of AbbVie Inc.

VENCLEXTA resources

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VENCLEXTA AML Clinical Treatment Guide

VENCLEXTA Initiation and Dosing Management Guide

VENCLEXTA How to Order Brochure

VENCLEXTA Patient Support Services Brochure

VENCLEXTA Drug-Drug Interactions Brochure

VENCLEXTA Patient Initiation Checklist

Important Safety Information & Indication

Important Safety Information

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Neutropenia

Infections

Immunization

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Increased Mortality in Patients with Multiple Myeloma when VENCLEXTA is Added to Bortezomib and Dexamethasone

Adverse Reactions

Drug Interactions

Lactation

Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

Hepatic Impairment

Indication