Elahere

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Last updated on RxList: 1/18/2023

Drug Summary

What Is Elahere?

Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) is a folate receptor alpha (FRα)-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with FRα positive, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, who have received one to three prior systemic treatment regimens. Patients are selected for therapy based on an FDA-approved test.

What Are Side Effects of Elahere?

Elahere may cause serious side effects including:

  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • visual impairment,
  • dry eye,
  • photophobia,
  • eye pain,
  • redness of the eye,
  • increased sensitivity to light,
  • blurred vision,
  • dark, floating spots in your vision (floaters),
  • decreased vision,
  • seeing halos around lights,
  • slow heart rate,
  • restlessness,
  • anxiety,
  • confusion,
  • cough,
  • shortness of breath,
  • abnormal chest x-rays,
  • tingling or burning sensation in the hands, arms, legs, or feet,
  • numbness in your feet or hands,
  • sharp, stabbing or throbbing pain,
  • sensitivity to touch, and
  • muscle weakness

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Side effects of Elahere include:

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision,tunnel vision,eye painor swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
  • Severe headache,confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Elahere

The recommended dose of Elahere is 6 mg/kg adjusted ideal body weight administered as an intravenous infusion every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Elahere In Children

Safety and effectiveness of Elahere have not been established in pediatric patients.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Elahere?

Elahere may interact with other medicines such as:

  • strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Elahere During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Elahere; it may harm a fetus. The pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior should be verified to initiating Elahere. Females of reproductive potential are advised to use effective contraception during treatment with Elahere and for 7 months after the last dose. It is unknown if Elahere passes into breast milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Elahere and for 1 month after the last dose.

Additional Information

Our Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) Injection, for Intravenous Use Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

Drug Description

WARNING

OCULAR TOXICITY

  • ELAHERE can cause severe ocular toxicities, including visual impairment, keratopathy, dry eye, photophobia, eye pain, and uveitis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS].
  • Conduct an ophthalmic exam including visual acuity and slit lamp exam prior to initiation of ELAHERE, every other cycle for the first 8 cycles, and as clinically indicated [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
  • Administer prophylactic artificial tears and ophthalmic topical steroids [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
  • Withhold ELAHERE for ocular toxicities until improvement and resume at the same or reduced dose [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
  • Discontinue ELAHERE for Grade 4 ocular toxicities [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

DESCRIPTION

Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx is a folate receptor alpha (FRα)-directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) consisting of three components: 1) an anti-FRα monoclonal antibody of IgG1 subtype 2) the small molecule anti-tubulin agent DM4 (a maytansine derivative) and 3) a linker, sulfo-SPDB (1-(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy-1-oxo-4-(pyridin-2-yldisulfanyl)butane-2-sulfonic acid) that covalently attaches DM4 to the mirvetuximab antibody. Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx has an approximate molecular weight of 150 kDa. An average of 3.4 molecules of DM4 are attached to each antibody molecule. Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx is produced by chemical conjugation of the antibody and small molecule components. The antibody is produced by mammalian (Chinese hamster ovary) cells, and the small molecule components are produced by chemical synthesis.

Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx has the following structure:

ELAHERE™ (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) injection, for intravenous use Structural Formula - Illustration

ELAHERE (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless solution containing 100 mg/20 mL of mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx in single-dose vials. Each mL of solution contains 5 mg of mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx, and glacial acetic acid (0.22 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.1 mg), sodium acetate (0.53 mg), sucrose (90 mg), and Water for Injection. The pH is approximately 5.0.

The ELAHERE vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS

ELAHERE™ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with folate receptor-alpha (FRα) positive, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, who have received one to three prior systemic treatment regimens. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved test [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response [see Clinical Studies ]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Patient Selection

Select patients for the treatment of platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer with ELAHERE based on the presence of FRα tumor expression [see INDICATIONS & USAGE and Clinical Studies] using an FDA-approved test.

Information on FDA-approved tests for the measurement of FRα tumor expression is available at http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.

Recommended Dosage

The recommended dose of ELAHERE is 6 mg/kg adjusted ideal body weight (AIBW) administered once every 3 weeks (21-day cycle) as an intravenous infusion until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

The total dose of ELAHERE is calculated based on each patient’s AIBW using the following formula:

AIBW = Ideal Body Weight (IBW [kg]) + 0.4*(Actual weight [kg] – IBW)

Female IBW (kg) = 0.9*height(cm) – 92

Premedication And Required Eye Care

Premedication

Administer the premedications in Table 1 prior to each infusion of ELAHERE to reduce the incidence and severity of infusion related reactions (IRRs), nausea, and vomiting.

Table 1: Premedication Prior to Each ELAHERE Infusion

Premedication Route of Administration Examples (or equivalent) Administration Time Prior to ELAHERE Infusion
Corticosteroid intravenous dexamethasone 10 mg At least 30 minutes prior
Antihistamine oral or intravenous diphenhydramine 25 mg to 50 mg
Antipyretic oral or intravenous acetaminophen 325 mg to 650 mg
Antiemetic oral or intravenous 5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist or appropriate alternatives Before each dose and thereafter as needed

Consider additional premedications including corticosteroids the day prior to ELAHERE administration for patients who experienced IRRs.

Ophthalmic Exams And Premedication

Ophthalmic Exam

Conduct an ophthalmic exam including visual acuity and slit lamp exam prior to initiation of ELAHERE, every other cycle for the first 8 cycles, and as clinically indicated.

Ophthalmic Topical Steroids

The use of ophthalmic topical steroids is recommended. The initial prescription and renewals of any corticosteroid medication should be made only after examination with a slit lamp. Administer one drop of ophthalmic topical steroids in each eye 6 times daily starting the day prior to each infusion until day 4; then administer one drop in each eye 4 times daily for days 5-8 of each cycle of ELAHERE [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Lubricating Eye Drops

The use of lubricating eye drops at least four times daily and as needed is recommended during treatment with ELAHERE. Instruct patients to use lubricating eye drops and advise to wait at least 10 minutes after ophthalmic topical steroid administration before instilling lubricating eye drops [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Dosage Modifications

Table 2 provides dose reductions and modifications for adverse reactions. Adjust the schedule of administration to maintain a 3-week interval between doses.

Table 2: Dosage Reduction Schedule

ELAHERE Dose Levels
Starting Dose 6 mg/kg AIBW
First Dose Reduction 5 mg/kg AIBW
Second Dose Reduction 4 mg/kg AIBW*
* Permanently discontinue in patients who cannot tolerate 4 mg/kg AIBW.

Table 3: Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reaction Severity of Adverse Reaction* Dosage Modification
Keratitis/Keratopathy [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS] Nonconfluent superficial keratitis Monitor.
Confluent superficial keratitis, a cornea epithelial defect, or 3-line or more loss in best corrected visual acuity Withhold dose until improved or resolved, then maintain at same dose level or consider dose reduction.
Corneal ulcer or stromal opacity or best corrected distance visual acuity 20/200 or worse Withhold dose until improved or resolved, then reduce by one dose level.
Corneal perforation Permanently discontinue.
Uveitis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS] Grade 1/ Rare cell in anterior chamber Monitor.
Grade 2/ 1-2+ Cell or Flare in anterior chamber Withhold dose until Grade 1 or less, then maintain dose at same dose level.
Grade 3/ 3+ Cell or Flare in anterior chamber Withhold dose until Grade 1 or less, then reduce dose by one dose level.
Grade 4/ Hypopyon Permanently discontinue.
Pneumonitis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS] Grade 1 Monitor.
Grade 2 Withhold dose until Grade 1 or less, then resume at same dose level or one lower dose level at the discretion of the healthcare provider.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue.
Peripheral Neuropathy [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS] Grade 2 Withhold dose until Grade 1 or less, then reduce by one dose level.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue.
Infusion-Related Reactions/Hypersensitivity [see ADVERSE REACTIONS] Grade 1 Maintain infusion rate.
Grade 2
  • Interrupt infusion and administer supportive treatment.
  • After recovery from symptoms, resume the infusion at 50% of the previous rate, and if no further symptoms appear, increase rate as appropriate until infusion is completed [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
  • Administer additional premedication for future cycles [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Grade 3 or 4
  • Immediately stop infusion and administer supportive treatment.
  • Advise patient to seek emergency treatment and immediately notify their healthcare provider if the infusion-related symptoms recur.
  • Permanently discontinue.
Other Adverse Reactions [see ADVERSE REACTIONS] Grade 3 Withhold dose until Grade 1 or less, then resume at one lower dose level.
Grade 4 Permanently discontinue.
* Unless otherwise specified, National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 5.0.

Instructions For Preparation And Administration

Preparation
  • ELAHERE is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures1.
  • Calculate the dose (mg) (based on the patient’s AIBW), total volume (mL) of solution required, and the number of vials of ELAHERE needed [see Recommended Dosage and Dose Modifications]. More than one vial will be needed for a full dose.
  • Remove the vials of ELAHERE from the refrigerator and allow to warm to room temperature.
  • Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. ELAHERE is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless solution.
  • Gently swirl and inspect each vial prior to withdrawing the calculated dose volume of ELAHERE for subsequent further dilution. Do not shake the vial.
  • Using aseptic technique, withdraw the calculated dose volume of ELAHERE for subsequent further dilution.
  • ELAHERE contains no preservatives and is intended for single-dose only. Discard any unused drug remaining in the vial.
Dilution
  • ELAHERE must be diluted prior to administration with 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to a final concentration of 1 mg/mL to 2 mg/mL.
  • ELAHERE is incompatible with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection. ELAHERE must not be mixed with any other drugs or intravenous fluids.
  • Determine the volume of 5% Dextrose Injection, USP required to achieve the final diluted drug concentration. Either remove excess 5% Dextrose Injection, USP from a prefilled intravenous bag or add the calculated volume of 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to a sterile empty intravenous bag. Then add the calculated dose volume of ELAHERE to the intravenous bag.
  • Gently mix the diluted drug solution by slowly inverting the bag several times to assure uniform mixing. Do not shake or agitate.
  • If the diluted infusion solution is not used immediately, store solution either at ambient temperature [(18°C to 25°C (64.4°F to 77°F)] for no more than 8 hours (including infusion time), or under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for no more than 12 hours. If refrigerated, allow the infusion bag to reach room temperature prior to administration. After refrigeration, administer diluted infusion solutions within 8 hours (including infusion time).
  • Do not freeze prepared infusion solution.
Administration
  • Inspect the ELAHERE intravenous infusion bag visually for particulate matter and discolorationprior to administration.
  • Administer pre-medications prior to ELAHERE administration [see Premedication and Prophylactic Regimen].
  • Administer ELAHERE as an intravenous infusion only, using a 0.2 or 0.22 μm polyethersulfone(PES) in-line filter. Do not substitute other membrane materials.
  • Administer the initial dose as an intravenous infusion at the rate of 1 mg/min. If well tolerated after30 minutes at 1 mg/min, the infusion rate can be increased to 3 mg/min. If well tolerated after 30minutes at 3 mg/min, the infusion rate can be increased to 5 mg/min.
  • If no infusion-related reactions occur with the previous dose, subsequent infusions should be startedat the maximally tolerated rate and may be increased up to a maximum infusion rate of 5 mg/min, astolerated.
  • Following the infusion, flush the intravenous line with 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to ensuredelivery of the full dose. Do not use any other intravenous fluids for flushing.

HOW SUPPLIED

Dosage Forms And Strengths

Injection: 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) clear to slightly opalescent, colorless solution in a single-dose vial. 4

Each ELAHERE (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) injection carton (NDC 72903-853-01) contains:

  • One single-dose vial containing 100 mg of mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx in 20 mL (5 mg/mL) of clear to slightly opalescent, colorless sterile solution.

Storage And Handling

Store ELAHERE vials upright in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) until the time of preparation in the original carton to protect from light.

Do not freeze or shake.

ELAHERE is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures1.

Manufactured by: ImmunoGen, Inc. Waltham, MA 02451 , 1-781-895-0600. Revised: Nov 2022

Side Effects & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS

The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling:

  • Ocular Disorders [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
  • Pneumonitis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
  • Peripheral Neuropathy [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

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.

The pooled safety population described in WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to ELAHERE in 464 patients with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer at 6 mg/kg AIBW administered intravenously once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in Study 0417; Study 0403 (NCT02631876), and Study 0401 (NCT01609556). The median duration of treatment was 4.3 months (range: 0.7 to 30.4).

Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, Or Primary Peritoneal Cancer

Study 0417

The safety of ELAHERE was evaluated in Study 0417, a single-arm, open-label study in patients (n=106) with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer [see Clinical Studies]. Patients received ELAHERE 6 mg/kg AIBW once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The median duration of treatment was 4.2 months (range: 0.7 to 13.3).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 31% of patients. The most common (≥2%) serious adverse reactions were intestinal obstruction (8%), ascites (4%), infection (3%), and pleural effusion (3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients, including small intestinal obstruction (1%) and pneumonitis (1%).

Permanent discontinuation of ELAHERE due to adverse reactions occurred in 11% of patients. The most common (≥2%) adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation were intestinal obstruction (2%) and thrombocytopenia (2%). One patient (0.9%) permanently discontinued ELAHERE due to visual impairment (unilateral decrease to BCVA < 20/200 that resolved to baseline after discontinuation).

Dosage delays of ELAHERE due to an adverse reaction occurred in 39% of patients treated with ELAHERE. Adverse reactions which required dosage delays in ≥3% of patients included visual impairment (15%), keratopathy (11%), neutropenia (6%), dry eye (5%), cataracts (3%), and increased gamma-glutamyltransferase (3%).

Dose reductions of ELAHERE due to an adverse reaction occurred in 20% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dose reductions in ≥3% of patients included visual impairment (9%) and keratopathy (7%).

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were vision impairment, fatigue, increased aspartate aminotransferase, nausea, increased alanine aminotransferase, keratopathy, abdominal pain, decreased lymphocytes, peripheral neuropathy, diarrhea, decreased albumin, constipation, increased alkaline phosphatase, dry eye, decreased magnesium, decreased leukocytes, decreased neutrophils, and decreased hemoglobin.

Table 4 summarizes the adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients treated with ELAHERE in Study 0417.

Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥10%) in Patients with Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer Who Received ELAHERE in Study 0417

Adverse Reaction All Grades
N=106 (%)
Grade 3-4
N=106 (%)
Eye disorders
Vision impairment? 50 7
Keratopathy† 37 9
Dry eyeDagger; 27 2
Cataract 18 3
Photophobia 17 0
Eye Pain§ 10 0
General disorders
Fatigue 49 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 40 0
Abdominal Pain* 36 7
Diarrhea 31 3
Constipation 30 1
Vomiting 19 0
Abdominal distension 11 0
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral neuropathy&para; 33 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 18 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 17 0
Myalgia 10 0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea^ 12 0
?Visual Impairment includes vision blurred, vitreous floaters, visual acuity reduced, diplopia, presbyopia, accommodation disorder, visual impairment, and refraction disorder.
† Keratopathy includes corneal disorder, corneal epithelial microcysts, corneal epithelial defect, keratitis, keratopathy, corneal deposits, and punctate keratitis.
‡ Dry eye includes dry eye and lacrimation increased.
§ Eye pain includes eye pain and ocular discomfort.
?Fatigue includes fatigue and asthenia.
* Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, abdominal discomfort.
¶ Peripheral neuropathy includes neuropathy peripheral, peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral motor neuropathy, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, polyneuropathy, and neurotoxicity.
^ Dyspnea includes dyspnea and exertional dyspnea.

Clinically relevant adverse reactions occurring in <10% of patients who received ELAHERE in Study 0417 included infusion related reactions/hypersensitivity (9%), pneumonitis (8%), thrombocytopenia (5%), and uveitis (1%).

Table 5 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in Study 0417.

Table 5: Select Laboratory Abnormalities ≥10% for All Grades, or ≥2% for Grades 3-4 in Patients Who Received ELAHERE

Laboratory Abnormality ELAHERE*
All Grades(%) Grade 3-4(%)
Liver Function Tests
Increased aspartate aminotransferase 50 2
Increased alanine aminotransferase 39 2
Increased alkaline phosphatase 30 1
Hematology*
Decreased lymphocytes 35 7
Decreased leukocytes 26 1
Decreased neutrophils 26 3
Decreased hemoglobin 25 3
Decreased platelets 18 2
Chemistry
Decreased albumin 31 1
Decreased magnesium 27 2
Increased creatinine 16 0
Decreased potassium 15 4
* The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 98 to 101 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Effects Of Other Drugs On ELAHERE

Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors

DM4 is a CYP3A4 substrate. Concomitant use of ELAHERE with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated DM4 exposure [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY], which may increase the risk of ELAHERE adverse reactions [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. Closely monitor patients for adverse reactions with ELAHERE when used concomitantly with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS

Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.

PRECAUTIONS

Ocular Disorders

ELAHERE can cause severe ocular adverse reactions, including visual impairment, keratopathy (corneal disorders), dry eye, photophobia, eye pain, and uveitis. Ocular adverse reactions occurred in 61% of patients with ovarian cancer treated with ELAHERE. Nine percent (9%) of patients experienced Grade 3 ocular adverse reactions, including visual impairment, keratopathy/keratitis (corneal disorders), dry eye, photophobia, and eye pain; and one patient (0.2%) experienced Grade 4 keratopathy. The most common (≥5%) ocular adverse reactions were visual impairment (49%), keratopathy (36%), dry eye (26%), cataract (15%), photophobia (13%), and eye pain (12%) [see ADVERSE REACTIONS].

The median time to onset for first ocular adverse reaction was 1.2 months (range: 0.03 to 12.9). Of the patients who experienced ocular events, 49% had complete resolution and 39% had partial improvement (defined as a decrease in severity by one or more grades from the worst grade) at last follow up. Ocular adverse reactions led to permanent discontinuation of ELAHERE in 0.6% of patients.

Premedication and use of lubricating and ophthalmic topical steroid eye drops during treatment with ELAHERE are recommended [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Advise patients to avoid use of contact lenses during treatment with ELAHERE unless directed by a healthcare provider.

Refer patients to an eye care professional for an ophthalmic exam including visual acuity and slit lamp exam prior to treatment initiation, every other cycle for the first 8 cycles, and as clinically indicated. Promptly refer patients to an eye care professional for any new or worsening ocular signs and symptoms.

Monitor for ocular toxicity and withhold, reduce, or permanently discontinue ELAHERE based on severity and persistence of ocular adverse reactions. [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

Pneumonitis

Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD), including pneumonitis, can occur in patients treated with ELAHERE.

Pneumonitis occurred in 10% of patients treated with ELAHERE, including 0.8% with Grade 3 events, and 1 patient (0.2%) with a Grade 4 event. One patient (0.2%) died due to respiratory failure in the setting of pneumonitis and lung metastases. Pneumonitis resulted in ELAHERE dose reduction in 1%, dose interruptions in 3%, and permanent discontinuation in 3% of patients.

Monitor patients for pulmonary signs and symptoms of pneumonitis, which may include hypoxia, cough, dyspnea, or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Infectious, neoplastic, and other causes for such symptoms should be excluded through appropriate investigations. Withhold ELAHERE for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2 pneumonitis until symptoms resolve to ≤ Grade 1 and consider dose reduction. Permanently discontinue ELAHERE in all patients with Grade 3 or 4 pneumonitis [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Patients who are asymptomatic may continue dosing of ELAHERE with close monitoring.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy occurred in 36% of patients with ovarian cancer treated with ELAHERE across clinical trials; 2% of patients experienced Grade 3 peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy adverse reactions included peripheral neuropathy (19%), peripheral sensory neuropathy (9%), paraesthesia (6%), neurotoxicity (3%), hypoaesthesia (2%), peripheral motor neuropathy (1%), neuralgia (0.4%), polyneuropathy (0.2%) and oral hypoesthesia (0.2%).

The median time to onset of peripheral neuropathy was 1.3 months (range 0.03 to 29.1). Of the patients who experienced peripheral neuropathy, 28% had complete resolution and 13% had partial improvement (defined as a decrease in severity by one or more grades from the worst grade) at last follow up. Peripheral neuropathy led to discontinuation of ELAHERE in 0.4% of patients.

Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of neuropathy, such as paresthesia, tingling or a burning sensation, neuropathic pain, muscle weakness, or dysesthesia. For patients experiencing new or worsening peripheral neuropathy, withhold dosage, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue ELAHERE based on the severity of peripheral neuropathy [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on its mechanism of action, ELAHERE can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman because it contains a genotoxic compound (DM4) and affects actively dividing cells.

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ELAHERE and for 7 months after the last dose [see Use In Specific Populations].

Patient Counseling Information

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).

Ocular Disorders

Inform patients about the need for eye exams before and during treatment with ELAHERE.

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider promptly if they experience any visual changes. Advise patients to use steroid eye drops and artificial tear substitutes [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Pneumonitis

Advise patients to immediately report new or worsening respiratory symptoms [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise female patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Use In Specific Populations].

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ELAHERE and for 7 months after the last dose [see Use In Specific Populations].

Lactation

Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with ELAHERE and for 1 month after the last dose [see Use In Specific Populations].

Nonclinical Toxicology

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility

Carcinogenicity studies have not been conducted with mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx or DM4.

DM4 and the metabolite, S-methyl DM4, were clastogenic in the in vivo rat bone marrow micronucleus study. DM4 and S-methyl DM4 were not mutagenic in the bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay.

Fertility studies have not been conducted with mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx or DM4.

Use In Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Risk Summary

Based on its mechanism of action, ELAHERE can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman because it contains a genotoxic compound (DM4) and affects actively dividing cells [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Nonclinical Toxicology]. Human immunoglobulin G (IgG) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, ELAHERE has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. There are no available human data on ELAHERE use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. No reproductive or developmental animal toxicity studies were conducted with mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus.

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.

Data

Animal Data

No reproductive or developmental animal toxicity studies have been conducted with mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx. The cytotoxic component of ELAHERE, DM4, disrupts microtubule function, is genotoxic, and can be toxic to actively dividing cells, suggesting it has the potential to cause embryotoxicity and teratogenicity.

Lactation

Risk Summary

There are no data on the presence of mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx in human milk or the effects on the breastfed child or milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with ELAHERE and for 1 month after the last dose.

Females And Males Of Reproductive Potential

ELAHERE can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use In Specific Populations].

Pregnancy Testing

Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating ELAHERE.

Contraception

Females

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ELAHERE and for 7 months after the last dose.

Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness of ELAHERE have not been established in pediatric patients.

Geriatric Use

Of the 106 patients who were treated in Study 0417, 44% of patients were ≥65 years old. Grade ≥3 adverse reactions occurred in 49% of patients ≥65 years and in 51% <65 years. No clinically meaningful differences in efficacy or safety were observed between patients ≥65 years of age compared to younger patients.

Population pharmacokinetic analysis indicates that age does not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of ELAHERE [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

Renal Impairment

No dosage adjustment of ELAHERE is recommended for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to 90 mL/min). The effect of severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to < 30 mL/min) or end-stage renal disease on ELAHERE is unknown [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

Hepatic Impairment

Avoid use of ELAHERE in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >1.5 ULN).

No dosage adjustment of ELAHERE is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ULN and AST >ULN or total bilirubin >1 to 1.5 times ULN and any AST) [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

Overdose & Contraindications

OVERDOSE

No Information provided

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None.

Clinical Pharmacology
Medication Guide

PATIENT INFORMATION

No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section.

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