GAVRETO® (pralsetinib) safety profile
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A well-established safety
profile
in patients
with RET+ mNSCLC1

INDICATION
GAVRETO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic rearranged during transfection (RET) fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as detected by an FDA-approved test.

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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe, life-threatening, and fatal ILD/pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with GAVRETO. Pneumonitis occurred in 12% of patients who received GAVRETO, including 3.3% with Grade 3-4, and 0.2% with fatal reactions. Monitor for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. Withhold GAVRETO and promptly investigate for ILD in any patient who presents with acute or worsening of respiratory symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Withhold, reduce dose or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on severity of confirmed ILD.

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The safety of GAVRETO was evaluated in 281 patients with RET+ mNSCLC in ARROW1

Discontinuations
9.6% of patients discontinued due to adverse reactions considered treatment-related by the trial investigator2
20% of patients permanently discontinued due to any adverse reaction1
Dose modifications and interruptions
51% of patients treated experienced dose reductions due to an adverse reaction1
73% of patients treated experienced dosage interruptions due to an adverse reaction1

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Adverse reactions (≥15%) in RET fusion-positive mNSCLC patients who received GAVRETO in ARROW1

Adverse Reactions GAVRETO (N=281)
Grades 1-4 (%) Grades 3-4 (%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation 45 0.7
Diarrhea 30 2.5
Nausea 19 0
Dry mouth 17 0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Edema* 44 0
Fatigue* 42 2.5
Pyrexia 29 0.7
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain* 44 2.5
Increased blood creatine phosphokinase 19 9
Vascular
Hypertension* 38 18
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Cough* 36 0.4
Dyspnea 21 2.1
Infection and infestations
Pneumonia* 24 13
Urinary tract infection 16 3.6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 18 1.1
Nervous system disorders
Taste disorder* 17 0
Headache* 15 1.1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash* 17 0

*

For grouped terms, please refer to the U.S. Prescribing Information (USPI).

Clinically relevant adverse reactions occurring in <15% of patients included pneumonitis (14%), vomiting (14%), abdominal pain (14%), and stomatitis (6%).1

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Hypertension: Occurred in 35% of patients, including Grade 3 hypertension in 18% of patients. Overall, 8% had their dose interrupted and 4.8% had their dose reduced for hypertension. Treatment-emergent hypertension was most commonly managed with anti-hypertension medications. Do not initiate GAVRETO in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Optimize blood pressure prior to initiating GAVRETO. Monitor blood pressure after 1 week, at least monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as appropriate. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on the severity.

Hepatotoxicity: Serious hepatic adverse reactions occurred in 1.5% of patients treated with GAVRETO. Increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) occurred in 49% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 in 7% and increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) occurred in 37% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 in 4.8%. The median time to first onset for increased AST was 15 days (range: 5 days to 2.5 years) and increased ALT was 24 days (range: 7 days to 3.7 years). Monitor AST and ALT prior to initiating GAVRETO, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months, then monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose or permanently discontinue GAVRETO based on severity.

Hemorrhagic Events: Serious, including fatal, hemorrhagic events can occur with GAVRETO. Grade ≥3 events occurred in 4.1% of patients treated with GAVRETO including one patient with a fatal hemorrhagic event. Permanently discontinue GAVRETO in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage.

Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS): Cases of TLS have been reported in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma receiving GAVRETO. Patients may be at risk of TLS if they have rapidly growing tumors, a high tumor burden, renal dysfunction, or dehydration. Closely monitor patients at risk, consider appropriate prophylaxis including hydration, and treat as clinically indicated.

Risk of Impaired Wound Healing: Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. Therefore, GAVRETO has the potential to adversely affect wound healing. Withhold GAVRETO for at least 5 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of GAVRETO after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, GAVRETO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment with GAVRETO and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with GAVRETO and for 1 week after the last dose.

Common adverse reactions (≥25%) were musculoskeletal pain, constipation, hypertension, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, pyrexia, and cough. Common Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased lymphocytes, decreased neutrophils, decreased hemoglobin, decreased phosphate, decreased leukocytes, decreased sodium, increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST), increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), decreased calcium (corrected), decreased platelets, increased alkaline phosphatase, increased potassium, decreased potassium, and increased bilirubin.

Avoid coadministration of GAVRETO with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors, P-gp inhibitors, or combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the GAVRETO dose. Avoid coadministration of GAVRETO with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the GAVRETO dose.

Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with GAVRETO and for 1 week after the last dose.

Pediatric Use: Monitor open growth plates in adolescent patients. Consider interrupting or discontinuing GAVRETO if abnormalities occur.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please click here to see full Prescribing Information and Patient Information for GAVRETO.

References: 1. GAVRETO® [Package insert], South San Francisco, CA: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2. GAVRETO: Data on file, Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. October 2024.

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