Everolimus by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. EVEROLIMUS tablet

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  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    1.1 Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer

    Everolimus tablets are indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced hormone
    receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in combination with exemestane, after failure of treatment with letrozole or anastrozole.

    1.2 Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)

    Everolimus tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic origin (PNET) with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic disease.

    Everolimus tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with progressive, well-differentiated,
    non-functional NET of gastrointestinal (GI) or lung origin with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic disease.

    Limitations of Use: Everolimus tablets are not indicated for the treatment of patients with functional carcinoid tumors [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].

    1.3 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Everolimus tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC after failure of treatment with sunitinib or sorafenib.

    1.4 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma

    Everolimus tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with renal angiomyolipoma and TSC, not requiring immediate surgery.

    1.5 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)

    Everolimus tablets are indicated in adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with TSC for the treatment of SEGA that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected.

  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    2.1 Important Dosage Information

    • Modify the dosage for patients with hepatic impairment or for patients taking drugs that inhibit or induce P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and CYP3A4 [see Dosage and Administration (2.10, 2.11, 2.12)].

    2.2 Recommended Dosage for Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer

    The recommended dosage of everolimus tablets is 10 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

    2.3 Recommended Dosage for Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)

    The recommended dosage of everolimus tablets is 10 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

    2.4 Recommended Dosage for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    The recommended dosage of everolimus tablets is 10 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

    2.5 Recommended Dosage for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma

    The recommended dosage of everolimus tablets is 10 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

    2.6 Recommended Dosage for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)

    The recommended starting dosage of everolimus tablets is 4.5 mg/m2 orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Dosage and Administration (2.8)].

    2.8 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) and Dose Titration for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)

    • Monitor everolimus whole blood trough concentrations at time points recommended in Table 1.
    • Titrate the dose to attain trough concentrations of 5 ng/mL to 15 ng/mL.
    • Adjust the dose using the following equation:

    New dose* = current dose x (target concentration divided by current concentration)

    *The maximum dose increment at any titration must not exceed 5 mg. Multiple dose titrations may be required to attain the target trough concentration.

    • When possible, use the same assay and laboratory for TDM throughout treatment.
    Table 1: Recommended Timing of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

    Event

    When to Assess Trough Concentrations After Event

    Initiation of everolimus tablets

    1 to 2 weeks

    Modification of everolimus tablets dose

    1 to 2 weeks

    Initiation or discontinuation of P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor

    2 weeks

    Initiation or discontinuation of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer

    2 weeks

    Change in hepatic function

    2 weeks

    Stable dose with changing body surface area (BSA)

    Every 3 to 6 months

    Stable dose with stable BSA

    Every 6 to 12 months
     Abbreviation: P-gp, P-glycoprotein.  

    2.9 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions

    Table 2 summarizes recommendations for dosage modifications of everolimus tablets for the management of adverse reactions.

    Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Everolimus Tablets for Adverse Reactions

    Adverse Reaction

    Severity

    Dosage Modification

    Non-infectious

    pneumonitis

    [see Warnings and

    Precautions (5.1)]

    Grade 2

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Permanently discontinue if toxicity does not resolve or improve to Grade 1 within 4 weeks.

    Grade 3

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    If toxicity recurs at Grade 3, permanently discontinue.

    Grade 4

    Permanently discontinue.

    Stomatitis

    [see Warnings and

    Precautions (5.5)]

    Grade 2

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at same dose.

    If recurs at Grade 2, withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Grade 3

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Grade 4

    Permanently discontinue.

    Metabolic events (e.g., hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia)

    [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]

    Grade 3

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Grade 4

    Permanently discontinue.

    Other non-hematologic

    toxicities

    Grade 2

    If toxicity becomes intolerable, withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at same dose.

    If toxicity recurs at Grade 2, withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Grade 3

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Consider resuming at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    If recurs at Grade 3, permanently discontinue.

    Grade 4

    Permanently discontinue.

    Thrombocytopenia

    [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)]

    Grade 2

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at same dose.

    Grade 3

    OR

    Grade 4

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Neutropenia

    [see Warnings and

    Precautions (5.10)]

    Grade 3

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2. Resume at same dose.

    Grade 4

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Febrile neutropenia

    [see Warnings and

    Precautions (5.10)]

    Grade 3

    Withhold until improvement to Grade 0, 1, or 2, and no fever. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.

    Grade 4

    Permanently discontinue.

    2.10 Dosage Modifications for Hepatic Impairment

    The recommended dosages of everolimus tablets for patients with hepatic impairment are described in Table 3 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)]:

    Table 3: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Patients with Hepatic Impairment

    Indication

    Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets

    Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and

    TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma
    • Mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A) – 7.5 mg orally once daily; decrease the dose to 5 mg orally once daily if a dose of 7.5 mg once daily is not tolerated.
    • Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B) – 5 mg orally once daily; decrease the dose to 2.5 mg orally once daily if a dose of 5 mg once daily is not tolerated.
    • Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) – 2.5 mg orally once daily if the desired benefit outweighs the risk; do not exceed a dose of 2.5 mg once daily.

    TSC-Associated SEGA

    • Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) – 2.5 mg/m2 orally once daily.
    • Adjust dose based on everolimus trough concentrations as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.8)].
     Abbreviations: NET, Neuroendocrine Tumors; RCC, Renal Cell Carcinoma; SEGA, Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma; TSC, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

    2.11 Dosage Modifications for P-gp and CYP3A4 Inhibitors

    • Avoid the concomitant use of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].
    • Avoid ingesting grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
    • Reduce the dose for patients taking everolimus tablets with a P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor as recommended in Table 4 [see Drug Interactions (7.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
    Table 4: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Concurrent Use of Everolimus Tablets with a P-gp and Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitor

    Indication

    Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets

    Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and

    TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma
    • Reduce dose to 2.5 mg once daily.
    • May increase dose to 5 mg once daily if tolerated.
    • Resume dose administered prior to inhibitor initiation, once the inhibitor is discontinued for 3 days.

    TSC-Associated SEGA
    • Reduce the daily dose by 50%.
    • Change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength.
    • Resume dose administered prior to inhibitor initiation, once the inhibitor is discontinued for 3 days.
    • Assess trough concentrations when initiating and discontinuing the inhibitor [see Dosage and Administration (2.8)].

    2.12 Dosage Modifications for P-gp and CYP3A4 Inducers

    • Avoid concomitant use of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum).
    • Increase the dose for patients taking everolimus tablets with a P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer as recommended in Table 5 [see Drug Interactions (7.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
    Table 5: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Concurrent Use of Everolimus Tablets with P-gp and Strong CYP3A4 Inducers

    Indication

    Dose Modification for Everolimus Tablets

    Breast Cancer, NET, RCC, and
    TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma
    • Avoid coadministration where alternatives exist.
    • If coadministration cannot be avoided, double the daily dose using increments of 5 mg or less. Multiple increments may be required.
    • Resume the dose administered prior to inducer initiation, once an inducer is discontinued for 5 days.

    TSC-Associated SEGA
    • Double the daily dose using increments of 5 mg or less. Multiple increments may be required.
    • Addition of another strong CYP3A4 inducer in a patient already receiving treatment with a strong CYP3A4 inducer may not require additional dosage modification.
    • Assess trough concentrations when initiating and discontinuing the inducer [see Dosage and Administration (2.8)].
    • Resume the dose administered before starting any inducer, once all inducers are discontinued for 5 days.

    2.13 Administration and Preparation

    • Administer everolimus tablets at the same time each day.
    • Administer everolimus tablets consistently either with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
    • If a dose of everolimus tablets is missed, it can be administered up to 6 hours after the time it is normally administered. After more than 6 hours, the dose should be skipped for that day. The next day, everolimus tablets should be administered at its usual time. Double doses should not be administered to make up for the dose that was missed.
    • Everolimus tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not break or crush tablets.
  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    2.5 mg tablet – White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7766” on the other side.

    5 mg tablet – White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7767” on the other side.

    7.5 mg tablet – White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7768” on the other side.

    10 mg tablet – White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score, debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7769” on the other side.

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Everolimus is contraindicated in patients with clinically significant hypersensitivity to everolimus or to other rapamycin derivatives [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Non-infectious Pneumonitis

    Non-infectious pneumonitis is a class effect of rapamycin derivatives. Non-infectious pneumonitis was reported in up to 19% of patients treated with everolimus in clinical trials, some cases were reported with pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension) as a secondary event. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 non-infectious pneumonitis was up to 4% and up to 0.2%, respectively [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Fatal outcomes have been observed.

    Consider a diagnosis of non-infectious pneumonitis in patients presenting with non-specific respiratory signs and symptoms. Consider opportunistic infections, such as pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) in the differential diagnosis. Advise patients to report promptly any new or worsening respiratory symptoms.

    Continue everolimus without dose alteration in patients who develop radiological changes suggestive of
    non-infectious pneumonitis and have few or no symptoms. Imaging appears to overestimate the incidence of clinical pneumonitis.

    For Grade 2 to 4 non-infectious pneumonitis, withhold or permanently discontinue everolimus based on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.9)]. Corticosteroids may be indicated until clinical symptoms resolve. Administer prophylaxis for PJP when concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required. The development of pneumonitis has been reported even at a reduced dose.

    5.2 Infections

    Everolimus has immunosuppressive properties and may predispose patients to bacterial, fungal, viral, or protozoal infections, including infections with opportunistic pathogens [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Localized and systemic infections, including pneumonia, mycobacterial infections, other bacterial infections, invasive fungal infections (e.g., aspergillosis, candidiasis, or PJP), and viral infections (e.g., reactivation of hepatitis B virus) have occurred. Some of these infections have been severe (e.g., sepsis, septic shock, or resulting in multisystem organ failure) or fatal. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 infections was up to 10% and up to 3%, respectively. The incidence of serious infections was reported at a higher frequency in patients <6 years of age [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].

    Complete treatment of preexisting invasive fungal infections prior to starting treatment. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. Withhold or permanently discontinue everolimus based on severity of infection [see Dosage and Administration (2.9)].

    Administer prophylaxis for PJP when concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required.

    5.3 Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

    Hypersensitivity reactions to everolimus have been observed and include anaphylaxis, dyspnea, flushing, chest pain, and angioedema (e.g., swelling of the airways or tongue, with or without respiratory impairment) [see Contraindications (4)]. The incidence of Grade 3 hypersensitivity reactions was up to 1%. Permanently discontinue everolimus for the development of clinically significant hypersensitivity.


    5.4 Angioedema with Concomitant Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

    Patients taking concomitant ACE inhibitors with everolimus may be at increased risk for angioedema (e.g., swelling of the airways or tongue, with or without respiratory impairment). In a pooled analysis of randomized double-blind oncology clinical trials, the incidence of angioedema in patients taking everolimus with an ACE inhibitor was 6.8% compared to 1.3% in the control arm with an ACE inhibitor. Permanently discontinue everolimus for angioedema.

    5.5 Stomatitis

    Stomatitis, including mouth ulcers and oral mucositis, has occurred in patients treated with everolimus at an incidence ranging from 44% to 78% across clinical trials. Grades 3 to 4 stomatitis was reported in 4% to 9% of patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Stomatitis most often occurs within the first 8 weeks of treatment. When starting everolimus, initiating dexamethasone alcohol-free oral solution as a swish and spit mouthwash reduces the incidence and severity of stomatitis [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. If stomatitis does occur, mouthwashes and/or other topical treatments are recommended. Avoid alcohol-, hydrogen peroxide-, iodine-, or thyme-containing products, as they may exacerbate the condition. Do not administer antifungal agents, unless fungal infection has been diagnosed.

    5.6 Renal Failure

    Cases of renal failure (including acute renal failure), some with a fatal outcome, have occurred in patients taking everolimus. Elevations of serum creatinine and proteinuria have been reported in patients taking everolimus [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 elevations of serum creatinine was up to 2% and up to 1%, respectively. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 proteinuria was up to 1% and up to 0.5%, respectively. Monitor renal function prior to starting everolimus and annually thereafter. Monitor renal function at least every 6 months in patients who have additional risk factors for renal failure.

    5.7 Risk of Impaired Wound Healing

    Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the VEGF signaling pathway. Therefore, everolimus has the potential to adversely affect wound healing.

    Withhold everolimus for at least 1 week 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 treatment upon resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.

    5.8 Geriatric Patients

    In the randomized hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer study (BOLERO-2), the incidence of deaths due to any cause within 28 days of the last everolimus dose was 6% in patients ≥65 years of age compared to 2% in patients <65 years of age. Adverse reactions leading to permanent treatment discontinuation occurred in 33% of patients ≥65 years of age compared to 17% in patients <65 years of age. Careful monitoring and appropriate dose adjustments for adverse reactions are recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.9), Use in Specific Populations (8.5)].

    5.9 Metabolic Disorders

    Hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia have been reported in patients taking everolimus at an incidence up to 75%, 86%, and 73%, respectively. The incidence of these Grade 3 and 4 laboratory abnormalities was up to 15% and up to 0.4%, respectively [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. In
    non-diabetic patients, monitor fasting serum glucose prior to starting everolimus and annually thereafter. In diabetic patients, monitor fasting serum glucose more frequently as clinically indicated. Monitor lipid profile prior to starting everolimus and annually thereafter. When possible, achieve optimal glucose and lipid control prior to starting everolimus. For Grade 3 to 4 metabolic events, withhold or permanently discontinue everolimus based on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.9)].


    5.10 Myelosuppression

    Anemia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia have been reported in patients taking everolimus. The incidence of these Grade 3 and 4 laboratory abnormalities was up to 16% and up to 2%, respectively [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Monitor complete blood count (CBC) prior to starting everolimus every 6 months for the first year of treatment and annually thereafter. Withhold or permanently discontinue everolimus based on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.9)].


    5.11 Risk of Infection or Reduced Immune Response with Vaccination

    The safety of immunization with live vaccines during everolimus therapy has not been studied. Due to the potential increased risk of infection, avoid the use of live vaccines and close contact with individuals who have received live vaccines during treatment with everolimus. Due to the potential increased risk of infection or reduced immune response with vaccination, complete the recommended childhood series of vaccinations according to American Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines prior to the start of therapy. An accelerated vaccination schedule may be appropriate.

    5.12 Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall

    Radiation sensitization and recall, in some cases severe, involving cutaneous and visceral organs (including radiation esophagitis and pneumonitis) have been reported in patients treated with radiation prior to, during, or subsequent to everolimus treatment [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)].

    Monitor patients closely when everolimus is administered during or sequentially with radiation treatment.

    5.13 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

    Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action, everolimus can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal studies, everolimus caused embryo-fetal toxicities in rats when administered during the period of organogenesis at maternal exposures that were lower than human exposures at the clinical dose of 10 mg once daily. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise female patients of reproductive potential to avoid becoming pregnant and to use effective contraception during treatment with everolimus and for 8 weeks after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with everolimus and for 4 weeks after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

    • Non-Infectious Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
    • Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
    • Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
    • Angioedema with Concomitant Use of ACE inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
    • Stomatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]
    • Renal Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]
    • Impaired Wound Healing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]
    • Metabolic Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]
    • Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)]
    • Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)]

    6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

    Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed cannot be directly compared to rates in other trials and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

    Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer

    The safety of everolimus (10 mg orally once daily) in combination with exemestane (25 mg orally once daily) (n=485) vs. placebo in combination with exemestane (n=239) was evaluated in a randomized, controlled trial (BOLERO-2) in patients with advanced or metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The median age of patients was 61 years (28 to 93 years), and 75% were white. The median follow-up was approximately 13 months.

    The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) were stomatitis, infections, rash, fatigue, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) were stomatitis, infections, hyperglycemia, fatigue, dyspnea, pneumonitis, and diarrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥50%) were hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, increased aspartate transaminase (AST), anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, increased alanine transaminase (ALT), and hypertriglyceridemia. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥3%) were lymphopenia, hyperglycemia, anemia, hypokalemia, increased AST, increased ALT, and thrombocytopenia.

    Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients who received everolimus. The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 24% for the everolimus arm. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) occurred in 63% of patients in the everolimus arm.

    Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥10% for patients receiving everolimus vs. placebo are presented in Table 6. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 7. The median duration of treatment with everolimus was 23.9 weeks; 33% were exposed to everolimus for a period of ≥32 weeks.

    Table 6: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Patients with Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2

    Everolimus with Exemestane

    N=482

    Placebo with Exemestane

    N=238

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Gastrointestinal

             Stomatitisa

    67

    8d

    11

    0.8

             Diarrhea

    33

    2

    18

    0.8

             Nausea

    29

    0.4

    28

    1

             Vomiting

    17

    1

    12

    0.8

             Constipation

    14

    0.4d

    13

    0.4

             Dry mouth

    11

    0

    7

    0

    General

             Fatigue

    36

    4

    27

    1d

             Edema peripheral

    19

    1d

    6

    0.4d

             Pyrexia

    15

    0.2d

    7

    0.4d

             Asthenia

    13

    2

    4

    0

    Infections

             Infectionsb

    50

    6

    25

    2d

    Investigations

             Weight loss

    25

    1d

    6

    0

    Metabolism and nutrition

             Decreased appetite

    30

    1d

    12

    0.4d

             Hyperglycemia

    14

    5

    2

    0.4d

    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue

             Arthralgia

    20

    0.8d

    17

    0

             Back pain

    14

    0.2d

    10

    0.8d

             Pain in extremity

    9

    0.4d

    11

    2d

    Nervous system

             Dysgeusia

    22

    0.2d

    6

    0

             Headache

    21

    0.4d

    14

    0

    Psychiatric

             Insomnia

    13

    0.2d

    8

    0

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal

             Cough

    24

    0.6d

    12

    0

             Dyspnea

    21

    4

    11

    1

             Epistaxis

    17

    0

    1

    0

             Pneumonitisc

    19

    4

    0.4

    0

    Skin and subcutaneous tissue

             Rash

    39

    1d

    6

    0

             Pruritus

    13

    0.2d

    5

    0

             Alopecia

    10

    0

    5

    0

    Vascular

             Hot flush

    6

    0

    14

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aIncludes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous stomatitis, glossodynia, gingival pain, glossitis, and lip ulceration.

    bIncludes all reported infections, including but not limited to, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract (upper and lower) infections, skin infections, and gastrointestinal tract infections.

    cIncludes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, lung infiltration, and pulmonary fibrosis.

    dNo Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.
    Table 7: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥10% of Patients with Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2

    Laboratory Parameter

    Everolimus with Exemestane

    N=482

    Placebo with Exemestane

    N=238

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Hematologya

             Anemia

    68

    6

    40

    1

             Leukopenia

    58

    2b

    28

    6

             Thrombocytopenia

    54

    3

    5

    0.4

             Lymphopenia

    54

    12

    37

    6

             Neutropenia

    31

    2b

    11

    2

    Chemistry

             Hypercholesterolemia

    70

    1

    38

    2

             Hyperglycemia

    69

    9

    44

    1

             Increased AST

    69

    4

    45

    3

              Increased ALT

    51

    4

    29

    5b

             Hypertriglyceridemia

    50

    0.8b

    26

    0

             Hypoalbuminemia

    33

    0.8b

    16

    0.8b

             Hypokalemia

    29

    4

    7

    1b

             Increased creatinine

    24

    2

    13

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aReflects corresponding adverse drug reaction reports of anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia (collectively as pancytopenia), which occurred at lower frequency.

    bNo Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported.

    Topical Prophylaxis for Stomatitis

    In a single arm study (SWISH; N=92) in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive,
    HER2-negative breast cancer beginning everolimus (10 mg orally once daily) in combination with exemestane (25 mg orally once daily), patients started dexamethasone 0.5 mg/5 mL alcohol-free mouthwash (10 mL swished for 2 minutes and spat, 4 times daily for 8 weeks) concurrently with everolimus and exemestane. No food or drink was to be consumed for at least 1 hour after swishing and spitting the dexamethasone mouthwash. The primary objective of this study was to assess the incidence of Grade 2 to 4 stomatitis within 8 weeks. The incidence of Grade 2 to 4 stomatitis within 8 weeks was 2%, which was lower than the 33% reported in the BOLERO-2 trial. The incidence of Grade 1 stomatitis was 19%. No cases of Grade 3 or 4 stomatitis were reported. Oral candidiasis was reported in 2% of patients in this study compared to 0.2% in the BOLERO-2 trial.

    Coadministration of everolimus and dexamethasone alcohol-free oral solution has not been studied in pediatric patients.

    Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNET)

    In a randomized, controlled trial (RADIANT-3) of everolimus (n=204) vs. placebo (n=203) in patients with advanced PNET the median age of patients was 58 years (20 to 87 years), 79% were white, and 55% were male. Patients on the placebo arm could cross over to open-label everolimus upon disease progression.

    The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) were stomatitis, rash, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and headache. The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥5%) were stomatitis and diarrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥50%) were anemia, hyperglycemia, increased alkaline phosphatase, hypercholesterolemia, decreased bicarbonate, and increased AST. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥3%) were hyperglycemia, lymphopenia, anemia, hypophosphatemia, increased alkaline phosphatase, neutropenia, increased AST, hypokalemia, and thrombocytopenia.

    Deaths during double-blind treatment where an adverse reaction was the primary cause occurred in seven patients on everolimus. Causes of death on the everolimus arm included one case of each of the following: acute renal failure, acute respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, death (cause unknown), hepatic failure, pneumonia, and sepsis. After cross-over to open-label everolimus, there were three additional deaths, one due to hypoglycemia and cardiac arrest in a patient with insulinoma, one due to myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure, and the other due to sudden death. The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 20% for the everolimus group. Dose delay or reduction was necessary in 61% of everolimus patients. Grade 3 to 4 renal failure occurred in six patients in the everolimus arm. Thrombotic events included five patients with pulmonary embolus in the everolimus arm as well as three patients with thrombosis in the everolimus arm.

    Table 8 compares the incidence of adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥10% for patients receiving everolimus vs. placebo. Laboratory abnormalities are summarized in Table 9. The median duration of treatment in patients who received everolimus was 37 weeks.

    In female patients aged 18 to 55 years, irregular menstruation occurred in 5 of 46 (11%) everolimus-treated females.

    Table 8: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Patients with PNET in RADIANT-3

    Everolimus

    N=204

    Placebo

    N=203

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Gastrointestinal

       Stomatitisa

    70

    7d

    20

    0

       Diarrheab

    50

    6

    25

    3d

       Abdominal pain

    36

    4d

    32

    7

       Nausea

    32

    2d

    33

    2d

       Vomiting

    29

    1d

    21

    2d

       Constipation

    14

    0

    13

    0.5d

       Dry mouth

    11

    0

    4

    0

    General

       Fatigue/malaise

    45

    4

    27

    3

       Edema (general and peripheral)

    39

    2

    12

    1d

       Fever

    31

    1

    13

    0.5d

       Asthenia

    19

    3d

    20

    3d

    Infections

       Nasopharyngitis/rhinitis/URI

    25

    0

    13

    0

       Urinary tract infection

    16

    0

    6

    0.5d

    Investigations

       Weight loss

    28

    0.5d

    11

    0

    Metabolism and nutrition

       Decreased appetite

    30

    1d

    18

    1d

       Diabetes mellitus

    10

    2d

    0.5

    0

    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue

       Arthralgia

    15

    1

    7

    0.5d

       Back pain

    15

    1d

    11

    1d

       Pain in extremity

    14

    0.5d

    6

    1d

       Muscle spasms

    10

    0

    4

    0

    Nervous system

       Headache/migraine

    30

    0.5d

    15

    1d

       Dysgeusia

    19

    0

    5

    0

       Dizziness

    12

    0.5d

    7

    0

    Psychiatric

       Insomnia

    14

    0

    8

    0

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal

       Cough/productive cough

    25

    0.5d

    13

    0

       Epistaxis

    22

    0

    1

    0

       Dyspnea/dyspnea exertional

    20

    3

    7

    0.5d

       Pneumonitisc

    17

    4

    0

    0

       Oropharyngeal pain

    11

    0

    6

    0

    Skin and subcutaneous

       Rash

    59

    0.5

    19

    0

       Nail disorders

    22

    0.5

    2

    0

       Pruritus/pruritus generalized

    21

    0

    13

    0

       Dry skin/xeroderma

    13

    0

    6

    0

    Vascular

       Hypertension

    13

    1

    6

    1d

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aIncludes stomatitis, aphthous stomatitis, gingival pain/swelling/ulceration, glossitis, glossodynia, lip ulceration, mouth ulceration, tongue ulceration, and mucosal inflammation.

    bIncludes diarrhea, enteritis, enterocolitis, colitis, defecation urgency, and steatorrhea.

    cIncludes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and restrictive pulmonary disease.

    dNo Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.
    Table 9: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥10% of Patients with PNET in RADIANT-3

    Laboratory parameter

    Everolimus

    N=204

    Placebo

    N=203

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Hematology

       Anemia

    86

    15

    63

    1

       Lymphopenia

    45

    16

    22

    4

       Thrombocytopenia

    45

    3

    11

    0

       Leukopenia

    43

    2

    13

    0

       Neutropenia

    30

    4

    17

    2

    Chemistry

       Hyperglycemia (fasting)

    75

    17

    53

    6

       Increased alkaline phosphatase

    74

    8

    66

    8

       Hypercholesterolemia

    66

    0.5

    22

    0

       Bicarbonate decreased

    56

    0

    40

    0

       Increased AST

    56

    4

    41

    4

       Increased ALT

    48

    2

    35

    2

       Hypophosphatemia

    40

    10

    14

    3

       Hypertriglyceridemia

    39

    0

    10

    0

       Hypocalcemia

    37

    0.5

    12

    0

       Hypokalemia

    23

    4

    5

    0

       Increased creatinine

    19

    2

    14

    0

       Hyponatremia

    16

    1

    16

    1

       Hypoalbuminemia

    13

    1

    8

    0

       Hyperbilirubinemia

    10

    1

    14

    2

       Hyperkalemia

    7

    0

    10

    0.5

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) of Gastrointestinal (GI) or Lung Origin

    In a randomized, controlled trial (RADIANT-4) of everolimus (n=202 treated) vs. placebo (n=98 treated) in patients with advanced non-functional NET of GI or lung origin, the median age of patients was 63 years (22 to 86 years), 76% were white, and 53% were female. The median duration of exposure to everolimus was 9.3 months; 64% of patients were treated for ≥6 months and 39% were treated for ≥12 months. Everolimus was discontinued for adverse reactions in 29% of patients, dose reduction or delay was required in 70% of everolimus-treated patients.

    Serious adverse reactions occurred in 42% of everolimus-treated patients and included 3 fatal events (cardiac failure, respiratory failure, and septic shock). Adverse reactions occurring at an incidence of ≥10% and at ≥5% absolute incidence over placebo (all Grades) or ≥2% higher incidence over placebo (Grade 3 and 4) are presented in Table 10. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 11.

    Table 10: Adverse Reactions in ≥10% of Everolimus-Treated Patients with Non-Functional NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4

    Everolimus

    N=202

    Placebo

    N=98

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Gastrointestinal

            Stomatitisa

    63

    9d

    22

    0

            Diarrhea

    41

    9

    31

    2d

            Nausea

    26

    3

    17

    1d

            Vomiting

    15

    4d

    12

    2d

    General

            Peripheral edema

    39

    3d

    6

    1d

            Fatigue

    37

    5

    36

    1d

            Asthenia

    23

    3

    8

    0

            Pyrexia

    23

    2

    8

    0

    Infections

            Infectionsb

    58

    11

    29

    2

    Investigations

            Weight loss

    22

    2d

    11

    1d

    Metabolism and nutrition

            Decreased appetite

    22

    1d

    17

    1d

    Nervous system

            Dysgeusia

    18

    1d

    4

    0

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal

            Cough

    27

    0

    20

    0

            Dyspnea

    20

    3d

    11

    2

            Pneumonitisc

    16

    2d

    2

    0

            Epistaxis

    13

    1d

    3

    0

    Skin and subcutaneous

            Rash

    30

    1d

    9

    0

            Pruritus

    17

    1d

    9

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03

    aIncludes stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous stomatitis, gingival pain, glossitis, tongue ulceration, and mucosal inflammation.

    bUrinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), abscess, pyelonephritis, septic shock and viral myocarditis.

    cIncludes pneumonitis and interstitial lung disease.

    dNo Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.
    Table 11: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities in ≥10% of Everolimus-Treated Patients with Non-Functional NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4

    Everolimus

    N=202

    Placebo

    N=98

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Hematology

       Anemia

    81

    5a

    41

    2a

       Lymphopenia

    66

    16

    32

    2a

       Leukopenia

    49

    2a

    17

    0

       Thrombocytopenia

    33

    2

    11

    0

       Neutropenia

    32

    2a

    15

    3a

    Chemistry

       Hypercholesterolemia

    71

    0

    37

    0

       Increased AST

    57

    2

    34

    2a

       Hyperglycemia (fasting)

    55

    6a

    36

    1a

       Increased ALT

    46

    5

    39

    1a

       Hypophosphatemia

    43

    4a

    15

    2a

       Hypertriglyceridemia

    30

    3

    8

    1a

       Hypokalemia

    27

    6

    12

    3a

       Hypoalbuminemia

    18

    0

    8

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 4.03.

    aNo Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported.

    Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    The data described below reflect exposure to everolimus (n=274) and placebo (n=137) in a randomized, controlled trial (RECORD-1) in patients with metastatic RCC who received prior treatment with sunitinib and/or sorafenib. The median age of patients was 61 years (27 to 85 years), 88% were white, and 78% were male. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 141 days (19 to 451 days) for patients receiving everolimus.

    The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) were stomatitis, infections, asthenia, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea. The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥3%) were infections, dyspnea, fatigue, stomatitis, dehydration, pneumonitis, abdominal pain, and asthenia. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were anemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, lymphopenia, and increased creatinine. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥3%) were lymphopenia, hyperglycemia, anemia, hypophosphatemia, and hypercholesterolemia.

    Deaths due to acute respiratory failure (0.7%), infection (0.7%), and acute renal failure (0.4%) were observed on the everolimus arm. The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 14% for the everolimus group. The most common adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation were pneumonitis and dyspnea. Infections, stomatitis, and pneumonitis were the most common reasons for treatment delay or dose reduction. The most common medical interventions required during everolimus treatment were for infections, anemia, and stomatitis.

    Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥10% for patients receiving everolimus vs. placebo are presented in Table 12. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 13.

    Table 12: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Patients with RCC and at a Higher Rate in the Everolimus Arm than in the Placebo Arm in RECORD-1

    Everolimus

    N=274

    Placebo

    N=137

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Gastrointestinal

       Stomatitisa

    44

    4

    8

    0

       Diarrhea

    30

    2d

    7

    0

       Nausea

    26

    2d

    19

    0

       Vomiting

    20

    2d

    12

    0

    Infectionsb

    37

    10

    18

    2

    General

       Asthenia

    33

    4

    23

    4

       Fatigue

    31

    6d

    27

    4

       Edema peripheral

    25

    <1d

    8

    <1d

       Pyrexia

    20

    <1d

    9

    0

       Mucosal inflammation

    19

    2d

    1

    0

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal

       Cough

    30

    <1d

    16

    0

       Dyspnea

    24

    8

    15

    3d

       Epistaxis

    18

    0

    0

    0

       Pneumonitisc

    14

    4d

    0

    0

    Skin and subcutaneous tissue

       Rash

    29

    1d

    7

    0

       Pruritus

    14

    <1d

    7

    0

       Dry skin

    13

    <1d

    5

    0

    Metabolism and nutrition

       Anorexia

    25

    2d

    14

    <1d

    Nervous system

       Headache

    19

    1

    9

    <1d

       Dysgeusia

    10

    0

    2

    0

    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue

       Pain in extremity

    10

    1d

    7

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aStomatitis (including aphthous stomatitis), and mouth and tongue ulceration.

    bIncludes all reported infections including, but not limited to, respiratory tract (upper and lower) infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.

    cIncludes pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, lung infiltration, pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage, pulmonary toxicity, and alveolitis.

    dNo Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.

    Other notable adverse reactions occurring more frequently with everolimus than with placebo, but with an incidence of <10% include:

    Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain (9%), dry mouth (8%), hemorrhoids (5%), dysphagia (4%)

    General: Weight loss (9%), chest pain (5%), chills (4%), impaired wound healing (<1%)

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal: Pleural effusion (7%), pharyngolaryngeal pain (4%), rhinorrhea (3%)

    Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Hand-foot syndrome (reported as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome) (5%), nail disorder (5%), erythema (4%), onychoclasis (4%), skin lesion (4%), acneiform dermatitis (3%), angioedema (<1%)

    Metabolism and nutrition: Exacerbation of pre-existing diabetes mellitus (2%), new onset of diabetes mellitus (<1%)

    Psychiatric: Insomnia (9%)

    Nervous system: Dizziness (7%), paresthesia (5%)

    Ocular: Eyelid edema (4%), conjunctivitis (2%)

    Vascular: Hypertension (4%), deep vein thrombosis (<1%)

    Renal and urinary: Renal failure (3%)

    Cardiac: Tachycardia (3%), congestive cardiac failure (1%)

    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue: Jaw pain (3%)

    Hematologic: Hemorrhage (3%)

    Table 13: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in Patients with RCC at a Higher Rate in the Everolimus Arm than the Placebo Arm in RECORD-1

    Laboratory parameter

    Everolimus

    N=274

    Placebo

    N=137

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Hematologya

       Anemia

    92

    13

    79

    6

       Lymphopenia

    51

    18

    28

    5b

       Thrombocytopenia

    23

    1b

    2

    <1

       Neutropenia

    14

    <1

    4

    0

    Chemistry

       Hypercholesterolemia

    77

    4b

    35

    0

       Hypertriglyceridemia

    73

    <1b

    34

    0

       Hyperglycemia

    57

    16

    25

    2b

       Increased creatinine

    50

    2b

    34

    0

       Hypophosphatemia

    37

    6b

    8

    0

       Increased AST

    25

    1

    7

    0

       Increased ALT

    21

    1b

    4

    0

       Hyperbilirubinemia

    3

    1

    2

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aReflects corresponding adverse drug reaction reports of anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia (collectively pancytopenia), which occurred at lower frequency.

    bNo Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported.

    Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma

    The data described below are based on a randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-2) of everolimus in 118 patients with renal angiomyolipoma as a feature of TSC (n=113) or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (n=5). The median age of patients was 31 years (18 to 61 years), 89% were white, and 34% were male. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 48 weeks (2 to 115 weeks) for patients receiving everolimus.

    The most common adverse reaction reported for everolimus (incidence ≥30%) was stomatitis. The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) were stomatitis and amenorrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥50%) were hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and anemia. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormality (incidence ≥3%) was hypophosphatemia.

    The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 3.8% in the everolimus-treated patients. Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation in the everolimus arm were hypersensitivity/angioedema/bronchospasm, convulsion, and hypophosphatemia. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) due to adverse reactions occurred in 52% of everolimus-treated patients. The most common adverse reaction leading to everolimus dose adjustment was stomatitis.

    Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥10% for patients receiving everolimus and occurring more frequently with everolimus than with placebo are presented in Table 14. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 15.

    Table 14: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Everolimus-Treated Patients with TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2

    Everolimus

    N=79

    Placebo

    N=39

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Gastrointestinal

       Stomatitisa

    78

    6b

    23

    0

       Vomiting

    15

    0

    5

    0

       Diarrhea

    14

    0

    5

    0

    General

       Peripheral edema

    13

    0

    8

    0

    Infections

       Upper respiratory tract infection

    11

    0

    5

    0

    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue

       Arthralgia

    13

    0

    5

    0

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal

       Cough

    20

    0

    13

    0

    Skin and subcutaneous tissue

       Acne

    22

    0

    5

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aIncludes stomatitis, aphthous stomatitis, mouth ulceration, gingival pain, glossitis, and glossodynia.

    bNo Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.

    Amenorrhea occurred in 15% of everolimus-treated females (8 of 52). Other adverse reactions involving the female reproductive system were menorrhagia (10%), menstrual irregularities (10%), and vaginal hemorrhage (8%).

    The following additional adverse reactions occurred in less than 10% of everolimus-treated patients: epistaxis (9%), decreased appetite (6%), otitis media (6%), depression (5%), abnormal taste (5%), increased blood luteinizing hormone (LH) levels (4%), increased blood follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels (3%), hypersensitivity (3%), ovarian cyst (3%), pneumonitis (1%), and angioedema (1%).

    Table 15: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in Everolimus-Treated Patients with TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2

    Everolimus

    N=79

    Placebo

    N=39

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Hematology

       Anemia

    61

    0

    49

    0

       Leukopenia

    37

    0

    21

    0

       Neutropenia

    25

    1

    26

    0

       Lymphopenia

    20

    1a

    8

    0

       Thrombocytopenia

    19

    0

    3

    0

    Chemistry

       Hypercholesterolemia

    85

    1a

    46

    0

       Hypertriglyceridemia

    52

    0

    10

    0

       Hypophosphatemia

    49

    5a

    15

    0

       Increased alkaline phosphatase

    32

    1a

    10

    0

       Increased AST

    23

    1a

    8

    0

       Increased ALT

    20

    1a

    15

    0

       Hyperglycemia (fasting)

    14

    0

    8

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aNo Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported.

    Updated safety information from 112 patients treated with everolimus for a median duration of 3.9 years identified the following additional adverse reactions and selected laboratory abnormalities: increased partial thromboplastin time (63%), increased prothrombin time (40%), decreased fibrinogen (38%), urinary tract infection (31%), proteinuria (18%), abdominal pain (16%), pruritus (12%), gastroenteritis (12%), myalgia (11%), and pneumonia (10%).

    TSC-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)

    The data described below are based on a randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-1) of everolimus in 117 patients with SEGA and TSC. The median age of patients was 9.5 years (0.8 to 26 years), 93% were white, and 57% were male. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 52 weeks (24 to 89 weeks) for patients receiving everolimus.

    The most common adverse reactions reported for everolimus (incidence ≥30%) were stomatitis and respiratory tract infection. The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) were stomatitis, pyrexia, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, aggression, agitation, and amenorrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥50%) were hypercholesterolemia and elevated partial thromboplastin time. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormality (incidence ≥3%) was neutropenia.

    There were no adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) due to adverse reactions occurred in 55% of everolimus-treated patients. The most common adverse reaction leading to everolimus dose adjustment was stomatitis.

    Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥10% for patients receiving everolimus and occurring more frequently with everolimus than with placebo are reported in Table 16. Laboratory abnormalities are presented in Table 17.

    Table 16: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Everolimus-Treated Patients with TSC-Associated SEGA in EXIST-1

    Everolimus

    N=78

    Placebo

    N=39

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Gastrointestinal

       Stomatitisa

    62

    9f

    26

    3f

       Vomiting

    22

    1f

    13

    0

       Diarrhea

    17

    0

    5

    0

       Constipation

    10

    0

    3

    0

    Infections

       Respiratory tract infectionb

    31

    3

    23

    0

       Gastroenteritisc

    10

    5

    3

    0

       Pharyngitis streptococcal

    10

    0

    3

    0

    General

       Pyrexia

    23

    6f

    18

    3f

       Fatigue

    14

    0

    3

    0

    Psychiatric

       Anxiety, aggression or other behavioral disturbanced

    21

    5f

    3

    0

    Skin and subcutaneous tissue

       Rashe

    21

    0

    8

    0

       Acne

    10

    0

    5

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aIncludes mouth ulceration, stomatitis, and lip ulceration.

    bIncludes respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, and respiratory tract infection viral.

    cIncludes gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis viral, and gastrointestinal infection.

    dIncludes agitation, anxiety, panic attack, aggression, abnormal behavior, and obsessive compulsive disorder.

    eIncludes rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, dermatitis allergic, and urticaria.

    fNo Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported.

    Amenorrhea occurred in 17% of everolimus-treated females aged 10 to 55 years (3 of 18). For this same group of everolimus-treated females, the following menstrual abnormalities were reported: dysmenorrhea (6%), menorrhagia (6%), metrorrhagia (6%), and unspecified menstrual irregularity (6%).

    The following additional adverse reactions occurred in less than 10% of everolimus-treated patients: nausea (8%), pain in extremity (8%), insomnia (6%), pneumonia (6%), epistaxis (5%), hypersensitivity (3%), increased blood luteinizing hormone (LH) levels (1%), and pneumonitis (1%).

    Table 17: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in Everolimus-Treated Patients with TSC-Associated SEGA in EXIST-1

    Everolimus

    N=78

    Placebo

    N=39

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    All Grades

    %

    Grade 3 to 4

    %

    Hematology

       Elevated partial thromboplastin time

    72

    3a

    44

    5a

       Neutropenia

    46

    9a

    41

    3a

       Anemia

    41

    0

    21

    0

    Chemistry

       Hypercholesterolemia

    81

    0

    39

    0

       Elevated AST

    33

    0

    0

    0

       Hypertriglyceridemia

    27

    0

    15

    0

       Elevated ALT

    18

    0

    3

    0

       Hypophosphatemia

    9

    1a

    3

    0

    Grading according to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0.

    aNo Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported.

    Updated safety information from 111 patients treated with everolimus for a median duration of 47 months identified the following additional notable adverse reactions and selected laboratory abnormalities: decreased appetite (14%), hyperglycemia (13%), hypertension (11%), urinary tract infection (9%), decreased fibrinogen (8%), cellulitis (6%), abdominal pain (5%), decreased weight (5%), elevated creatinine (5%), and azoospermia (1%).


    6.2 Postmarketing Experience

    The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of everolimus. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure:

    • Blood and lymphatic disorders: Thrombotic microangiopathy
    • Cardiac: Cardiac failure with some cases reported with pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension) as a secondary event
    • Gastrointestinal: Acute pancreatitis
    • Hepatobiliary: Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis
    • Infections: Sepsis and septic shock
    • Nervous system: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
    • Vascular: Arterial thrombotic events, lymphedema
    • Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall 
  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

    7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Everolimus

    Inhibitors

    Avoid the concomitant use of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.11), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    Reduce the dose for patients taking everolimus with a P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.11), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    Inducers

    Increase the dose for patients taking everolimus with a P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.12), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.2 Effects of Combination Use of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

    Patients taking concomitant ACE inhibitors with everolimus may be at increased risk for angioedema. Avoid the concomitant use of ACE inhibitors with everolimus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1 Pregnancy

    Risk Summary

    Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)], everolimus can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are limited case reports of everolimus use in pregnant women; however, these reports are not sufficient to inform about risks of birth defects or miscarriage. In animal studies, everolimus caused embryo-fetal toxicities in rats when administered during the period of organogenesis at maternal exposures that were lower than human exposures at the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus.

    In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies, respectively.

    Data

    Animal Data

    In animal reproductive studies, oral administration of everolimus to female rats before mating and through organogenesis induced embryo-fetal toxicities, including increased resorption, pre-implantation and
    post-implantation loss, decreased numbers of live fetuses, malformation (e.g., sternal cleft), and retarded skeletal development. These effects occurred in the absence of maternal toxicities. Embryo-fetal toxicities in rats occurred at doses ≥0.1 mg/kg (0.6 mg/m2) with resulting exposures of approximately 4% of the human exposure at the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily based on area under the curve (AUC). In rabbits, embryo-toxicity evident as an increase in resorptions occurred at an oral dose of 0.8 mg/kg (9.6 mg/m2), approximately 1.6 times the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily or the median dose administered to patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-associated subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA). The effect in rabbits occurred in the presence of maternal toxicities.

    In a pre- and post-natal development study in rats, animals were dosed from implantation through lactation. At the dose of 0.1 mg/kg (0.6 mg/m2), there were no adverse effects on delivery and lactation or signs of maternal toxicity; however, there were reductions in body weight (up to 9% reduction from the control) and in survival of offspring (~5% died or missing). There were no drug-related effects on the developmental parameters (morphological development, motor activity, learning, or fertility assessment) in the offspring.

    8.2 Lactation

    Risk Summary

    There are no data on the presence of everolimus or its metabolites in human milk, the effects of everolimus on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Everolimus and its metabolites passed into the milk of lactating rats at a concentration 3.5 times higher than in maternal serum. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from everolimus, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with everolimus and for 2 weeks after the last dose.

    8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

    Pregnancy Testing

    Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to starting everolimus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

    Contraception

    Everolimus can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

    Females: Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with everolimus and for 8 weeks after the last dose.

    Males: Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with everolimus and for 4 weeks after the last dose.

    Infertility

    Females: Menstrual irregularities, secondary amenorrhea, and increases in luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) occurred in female patients taking everolimus. Based on these findings, everolimus may impair fertility in female patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1), Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].

    Males: Cases of reversible azoospermia have been reported in male patients taking everolimus. In male rats, sperm motility, sperm count, plasma testosterone levels and fertility were diminished at AUC similar to those of the clinical dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily. Based on these findings, everolimus may impair fertility in male patients [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].

    8.4 Pediatric Use

    TSC-Associated SEGA

    The safety and effectiveness of everolimus have been established in pediatric patients age 1 year and older with TSC-associated SEGA that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected. Use of everolimus for this indication is supported by evidence from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adult and pediatric patients (EXIST-1); an open-label, single-arm trial in adult and pediatric patients (Study 2485); and additional pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), Clinical Studies (14.5)]. The safety and effectiveness of everolimus have not been established in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age with TSC-associated SEGA.

    In EXIST-1, the incidence of infections and serious infections were reported at a higher frequency in patients
    <6 years of age. Ninety-six percent of 23 everolimus-treated patients <6 years had at least one infection compared to 67% of 55 everolimus-treated patients ≥6 years. Thirty-five percent of 23 everolimus-treated patients <6 years of age had at least 1 serious infection compared to 7% of 55 everolimus-treated patients ≥6 years.

    Although a conclusive determination cannot be made due to the limited number of patients and lack of a comparator arm in the open label follow-up periods of EXIST-1 and Study 2485, everolimus did not appear to adversely impact growth and pubertal development in the 115 pediatric patients treated with everolimus for a median duration of 4.1 years.

    Other Indications

    The safety and effectiveness of everolimus in pediatric patients have not been established in:

    • Hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer
    • Neuroendocrine tumors (NET)
    • Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
    • TSC-associated renal angiomyolipoma

    8.5 Geriatric Use

    In BOLERO-2, 40% of patients with breast cancer treated with everolimus were ≥65 years of age, while 15% were ≥75 years of age. No overall differences in effectiveness were observed between elderly and younger patients. The incidence of deaths due to any cause within 28 days of the last everolimus dose was 6% in patients ≥65 years of age compared to 2% in patients <65 years of age. Adverse reactions leading to permanent treatment discontinuation occurred in 33% of patients ≥65 years of age compared to 17% in patients <65 years of age.

    In RECORD-1, 41% of patients with renal cell carcinoma treated with everolimus were ≥65 years of age, while 7% were ≥75 years of age. In RADIANT-3, 30% of patients with PNET treated with everolimus were ≥65 years of age, while 7% were ≥75 years of age. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly and younger patients.

    8.6 Hepatic Impairment

    Everolimus exposure may increase in patients with hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    For patients with breast cancer, NET, RCC, and TSC-associated renal angiomyolipoma who have hepatic impairment, reduce the everolimus dose as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.10)].

    For patients with TSC-associated SEGA who have severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C), reduce the starting dose of everolimus as recommended and adjust the dose based on everolimus trough concentrations [see Dosage and Administration (2.8, 2.10)].

  • 11 DESCRIPTION

    Everolimus tablets are a kinase inhibitor.

    The chemical name of everolimus is (1R,9S,12S,15R,16E,18R,19R,21R,23S,24E,26E,28E,30S,32S,35R)-1,18-dihydroxy-12-{(1R)-2-[(1S,3R,4R)-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-methoxycyclohexyl]-1-methylethyl}-19,30-dimethoxy-15,17,21,23,29,35-hexamethyl-11,36-dioxa-4-aza-tricyclo[30.3.1.04,9]hexatriaconta-16,24,26,28-tetraene-2,3,10,14,20-pentaone. The molecular formula is C53H83NO14 and the molecular weight is 958.2. The structural formula is:

    1

    Everolimus tablets for oral administration contain 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, or 10 mg of everolimus and the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, crospovidone, hypromellose 2910, lactose anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate.

  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    Everolimus is an inhibitor of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), a serine-threonine kinase, downstream of the PI3K/AKT pathway. The mTOR pathway is dysregulated in several human cancers and in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Everolimus binds to an intracellular protein, FKBP-12, resulting in an inhibitory complex formation with mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) and thus inhibition of mTOR kinase activity. Everolimus reduced the activity of S6 ribosomal protein kinase (S6K1) and eukaryotic initiation factor 4E-binding protein (4E-BP1), downstream effectors of mTOR, involved in protein synthesis. S6K1 is a substrate of mTORC1 and phosphorylates the activation domain 1 of the estrogen receptor which results in ligand-independent activation of the receptor. In addition, everolimus inhibited the expression of
    hypoxia-inducible factor (e.g., HIF-1) and reduced the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Inhibition of mTOR by everolimus has been shown to reduce cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and glucose uptake in in vitro and/or in vivo studies.

    Constitutive activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway can contribute to endocrine resistance in breast cancer. In vitro studies show that estrogen-dependent and HER2+ breast cancer cells are sensitive to the inhibitory effects of everolimus, and that combination treatment with everolimus and Akt, HER2, or aromatase inhibitors enhances the anti-tumor activity of everolimus in a synergistic manner.

    Two regulators of mTORC1 signaling are the oncogene suppressors tuberin-sclerosis complexes 1 and 2 (TSC1, TSC2). Loss or inactivation of either TSC1 or TSC2 leads to activation of downstream signaling. In TSC, a genetic disorder, inactivating mutations in either the TSC1 or the TSC2 gene lead to hamartoma formation throughout the body as well as seizures and epileptogenesis. Overactivation of mTOR results in neuronal dysplasia, aberrant axonogenesis and dendrite formation, increased excitatory synaptic currents, reduced myelination, and disruption of the cortical laminar structure causing abnormalities in neuronal development and function. Treatment with an mTOR inhibitor in animal models of mTOR dysregulation in the brain resulted in seizure suppression, prevention of the development of new-onset seizures, and prevention of premature death.

    12.2 Pharmacodynamics

    Exposure-Response Relationship

    In patients with TSC-associated subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA), the magnitude of the reduction in SEGA volume was correlated with the everolimus trough concentration.

    Cardiac Electrophysiology

    In a randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study, 59 healthy subjects were administered a single oral dose of everolimus (20 mg and 50 mg) and placebo. Everolimus at single doses up to 50 mg did not prolong the QT/QTc interval.

    12.3 Pharmacokinetics

    Absorption

    After administration of everolimus in patients with advanced solid tumors, peak everolimus concentrations are reached 1 to 2 hours after administration of oral doses ranging from 5 mg to 70 mg. Following single doses, Cmax is dose-proportional with daily dosing between 5 mg and 10 mg. With single doses of 20 mg and higher, the increase in Cmax is less than dose-proportional; however, AUC shows dose-proportionality over the 5 mg to 70 mg dose range. Steady-state was achieved within 2 weeks following once-daily dosing.

    In patients with TSC-associated SEGA, everolimus Cmin was approximately dose-proportional within the dose range from 1.35 mg/m2 to 14.4 mg/m2.

    Effect of Food: In healthy subjects, a high-fat meal (containing approximately 1,000 calories and 55 grams of fat) reduced systemic exposure to everolimus 10 mg (as measured by AUC) by 22% and the peak blood concentration Cmax by 54%. Light-fat meals (containing approximately 500 calories and 20 grams of fat) reduced AUC by 32% and Cmax by 42%.

    Distribution

    The blood-to-plasma ratio of everolimus, which is concentration-dependent over the range of 5 to 5,000 ng/mL, is 17% to 73%. The amount of everolimus confined to the plasma is approximately 20% at blood concentrations observed in cancer patients given everolimus 10 mg orally once daily. Plasma protein binding is approximately 74% both in healthy subjects and in patients with moderate hepatic impairment.

    Elimination

    The mean elimination half-life of everolimus is approximately 30 hours.

    Metabolism: Everolimus is a substrate of CYP3A4. Following oral administration, everolimus is the main circulating component in human blood. Six main metabolites of everolimus have been detected in human blood, including three monohydroxylated metabolites, two hydrolytic ring-opened products, and a phosphatidylcholine conjugate of everolimus. These metabolites were also identified in animal species used in toxicity studies, and showed approximately 100-times less activity than everolimus itself.

    Excretion: No specific elimination studies have been undertaken in cancer patients. Following the administration of a 3 mg single dose of radiolabeled everolimus in patients who were receiving cyclosporine, 80% of the radioactivity was recovered from the feces, while 5% was excreted in the urine. The parent substance was not detected in urine or feces.

    Specific Populations

    No relationship was apparent between oral clearance and age or sex in patients with cancer.

    Patients with Renal Impairment: No significant influence of creatinine clearance (25 to 178 mL/min) was detected on oral clearance (CL/F) of everolimus.

    Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Compared to normal subjects, there was a 1.8-fold, 3.2-fold, and 3.6-fold increase in AUC for subjects with mild (Child-Pugh class A), moderate (Child-Pugh class B), and severe (Child-Pugh class C) hepatic impairment, respectively. In another study, the average AUC of everolimus in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B) was twice that found in subjects with normal hepatic function [see Dosage and Administration (2.10), Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].

    Pediatric Patients: In patients with TSC-associated SEGA, the mean Cmin values normalized to mg/m2 dose in pediatric patients (<18 years of age) were lower than those observed in adults, suggesting that everolimus clearance adjusted to BSA was higher in pediatric patients as compared to adults.

    Race or Ethnicity: Based on a cross-study comparison, Japanese patients had on average exposures that were higher than non-Japanese patients receiving the same dose. Oral clearance (CL/F) is on average 20% higher in black patients than in white patients.

    Drug Interaction Studies

    Effect of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) Inhibitors on Everolimus: Everolimus exposure increased when everolimus was coadministered with:

    • ketoconazole (a P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) - Cmax and AUC increased by 3.9- and 15-fold, respectively.
    • erythromycin (a P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) - Cmax and AUC increased by 2- and 4.4-fold, respectively.
    • verapamil (a P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) - Cmax and AUC increased by 2.3- and 3.5-fold, respectively.

    Effect of CYP3A4 and P-gp Inducers on Everolimus: The coadministration of everolimus with rifampin, a P-gp and strong inducer of CYP3A4, decreased everolimus AUC by 63% and Cmax by 58% compared to everolimus alone [see Dosage and Administration (2.12)].

    Effect of Everolimus on CYP3A4 Substrates: No clinically significant pharmacokinetic interactions were observed between everolimus and the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors atorvastatin (a CYP3A4 substrate), pravastatin (a non-CYP3A4 substrate), and simvastatin (a CYP3A4 substrate).

    The coadministration of an oral dose of midazolam (sensitive CYP3A4 substrate) with everolimus resulted in a 25% increase in midazolam Cmax and a 30% increase in midazolam AUC0-inf.

    The coadministration of everolimus with exemestane increased exemestane Cmin by 45% and C2h by 64%; however, the corresponding estradiol levels at steady state (4 weeks) were not different between the 2 treatment arms. No increase in adverse reactions related to exemestane was observed in patients with hormone
    receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer receiving the combination.

    The coadministration of everolimus with long-acting octreotide increased octreotide Cmin by approximately 50%.

    Effect of Everolimus on Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs): Everolimus increased pre-dose concentrations of the carbamazepine, clobazam, oxcarbazepine, and clobazam’s metabolite N-desmethylclobazam by about 10%. Everolimus had no impact on pre-dose concentrations of AEDs that are substrates of CYP3A4 (e.g., clonazepam and zonisamide) or other AEDs, including valproic acid, topiramate, phenobarbital, and phenytoin.

  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    Administration of everolimus for up to 2 years did not indicate oncogenic potential in mice and rats up to the highest doses tested (0.9 mg/kg) corresponding, respectively to 3.9 and 0.2 times the estimated human exposure based on AUC at the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily.

    Everolimus was not genotoxic in a battery of in vitro assays (Ames mutation test in Salmonella, mutation test in L5178Y mouse lymphoma cells, and chromosome aberration assay in V79 Chinese hamster cells). Everolimus was not genotoxic in an in vivo mouse bone marrow micronucleus test at doses up to 500 mg/kg/day (1,500 mg/m2/day, approximately 255-fold the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily, and approximately 200-fold the median dose administered to patients with TSC-associated SEGA, based on the BSA), administered as 2 doses, 24 hours apart.

    Based on non-clinical findings, everolimus may impair male fertility. In a 13-week male fertility study in rats, testicular morphology was affected at doses of 0.5 mg/kg and above. Sperm motility, sperm count, and plasma testosterone levels were diminished in rats treated with 5 mg/kg. The exposures at these doses (52 nghr/mL and 414 nghr/mL, respectively) were within the range of human exposure at the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily (560 nghr/mL) and resulted in infertility in the rats at 5 mg/kg. Effects on male fertility occurred at AUC0-24h values 10% to 81% lower than human exposure at the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily. After a 10 to 13 week non-treatment period, the fertility index increased from zero (infertility) to 60%.

    Oral doses of everolimus in female rats at doses ≥0.1 mg/kg (approximately 4% the human exposure based on AUC at the recommended dose of everolimus 10 mg orally once daily) resulted in increased incidence of pre-implantation loss, suggesting that the drug may reduce female fertility.

    13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology

    In juvenile rat toxicity studies, dose-related delayed attainment of developmental landmarks, including delayed eye-opening, delayed reproductive development in males and females and increased latency time during the learning and memory phases were observed at doses as low as 0.15 mg/kg/day.

  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES

    14.1 Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer

    A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study (BOLERO-2, NCT00863655) of everolimus in combination with exemestane vs. placebo in combination with exemestane was conducted in 724 postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer with recurrence or progression following prior therapy with letrozole or anastrozole. Randomization was stratified by documented sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy (yes vs. no) and by the presence of visceral metastasis (yes vs. no). Sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy was defined as either (1) documented clinical benefit (complete response [CR], partial response [PR], stable disease ≥24 weeks) to at least one prior hormonal therapy in the advanced setting or (2) at least 24 months of adjuvant hormonal therapy prior to recurrence. Patients were permitted to have received 0-1 prior lines of chemotherapy for advanced disease. The major efficacy outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS) evaluated by RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors), based on investigator (local radiology) assessment. Other outcome measures included overall survival (OS) and objective response rate (ORR).

    Patients were randomized 2:1 to everolimus 10 mg orally once daily in combination with exemestane 25 mg once daily (n=485) or to placebo in combination with exemestane 25 mg orally once daily (n=239). The two treatment groups were generally balanced with respect to baseline demographics and disease characteristics. Patients were not permitted to cross over to everolimus at the time of disease progression.

    The trial demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS by investigator assessment (Table 20 and Figure 1). The results of the PFS analysis based on independent central radiological assessment were consistent with the investigator assessment. PFS results were also consistent across the subgroups of age, race, presence and extent of visceral metastases, and sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy.

    ORR was higher in the everolimus in combination with exemestane arm vs. the placebo in combination with exemestane arm (Table 20). There were 3 complete responses (0.6%) and 58 partial responses (12%) in the everolimus arm. There were no complete responses and 4 partial responses (1.7%) in the placebo in combination with exemestane arm.

    After a median follow-up of 39.3 months, there was no statistically significant difference in OS between the everolimus in combination with exemestane arm and the placebo in combination with exemestane arm [HR 0.89 (95% CI: 0.73, 1.10)].

    Table 20: Efficacy Results in Hormone-Receptor Positive, HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2

    Analysis

    Everolimus

    with Exemestane

    N=485

    Placebo

    with Exemestane

    N=239

    Hazard Ratio

    p-value

    Median progression-free survival (months, 95% CI)

    Investigator radiological review

    7.8

    3.2

    0.45a

    <0.0001b

    (6.9, 8.5)

    (2.8, 4.1)

    (0.38, 0.54)

    Independent radiological review

    11.0

    4.1

    0.38a

    <0.0001b

    (9.7, 15.0)

    (2.9, 5.6)

    (0.3, 0.5)

    Best overall response (%, 95% CI)

    Objective response rate (ORR)c

    12.6%

    1.7%

    n/ad

    (9.8, 15.9)

    (0.5, 4.2)

    aHazard ratio is obtained from the stratified Cox proportional-hazards model by sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy and presence of visceral metastasis.

    bp-value is obtained from the one-sided log-rank test stratified by sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy and presence of visceral metastasis.

    cObjective response rate = proportion of patients with CR or PR.

    dNot applicable.

    Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival by Investigator Radiological Review in Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer in BOLERO-2

    2

    14.2 Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)

    Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNET)

    A randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial (RADIANT-3, NCT00510068) of everolimus in combination with best supportive care (BSC) compared to placebo in combination with BSC was conducted in patients with locally advanced or metastatic advanced PNET and disease progression within the prior 12 months. Patients were stratified by prior cytotoxic chemotherapy (yes vs. no) and WHO performance status (0 vs. 1 and 2). Treatment with somatostatin analogs was allowed as part of BSC. The major efficacy outcome was PFS evaluated by RECIST. After documented radiological progression, patients randomized to placebo could receive open-label everolimus. Other outcome measures included ORR, response duration, and OS.

    Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either everolimus 10 mg once daily (n=207) or placebo (n=203). Demographics were well balanced (median age 58 years, 55% male, 79% white). Of the 203 patients randomized to BSC, 172 patients (85%) received everolimus following documented radiologic progression.

    The trial demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS (Table 21 and Figure 2). PFS improvement was observed across all patient subgroups, irrespective of prior somatostatin analog use. The PFS results by investigator radiological review, central radiological review and adjudicated radiological review are shown below in Table 21.

    Table 21: Progression-Free Survival Results in PNET in RADIANT-3

    Analysis

    N

    Everolimus

    N=207

    Placebo

    N=203

    410

    Median progression-free

    survival (months) (95% CI)

    Hazard Ratio

    (95% CI)

    p-value

    Investigator radiological review

    11.0

    4.6

    0.35

    <0.001

    (8.4, 13.9)

    (3.1, 5.4)

    (0.27, 0.45)

    Central radiological review

    13.7

    5.7

    0.38

    <0.001

    (11.2, 18.8)

    (5.4, 8.3)

    (0.28, 0.51)

    Adjudicated radiological reviewa

    11.4

    5.4

    0.34

    <0.001

    (10.8, 14.8)

    (4.3, 5.6)

    (0.26, 0.44)

    aIncludes adjudication for discrepant assessments between investigator radiological review and central radiological review.

    Figure 2: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival by Investigator Radiological Review in PNET in RADIANT-3

    1

    Investigator-determined response rate was 4.8% in the everolimus arm and there were no complete responses. Overall Survival (OS) was not statistically significantly different between arms [HR=0.94 (95% CI 0.73, 1.20); p=0.30].

    NET of Gastrointestinal (GI) or Lung Origin

    A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study (RADIANT-4, NCT01524783) of everolimus in combination with BSC compared to placebo in combination with BSC was conducted in patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well differentiated, non-functional NET of GI (excluding pancreatic) or lung origin. The study required that patients had well-differentiated (low or intermediate grade) histology, no prior or current history of carcinoid symptoms, and evidence of disease progression within 6 months prior to randomization. Patients were randomized 2:1 to receive either everolimus 10 mg once daily or placebo, and stratified by prior somatostatin analog use (yes vs. no), tumor origin and WHO performance status (0 vs. 1). The major efficacy outcome measure was PFS based on independent radiological assessment evaluated by RECIST. Additional efficacy outcome measures were OS and ORR.

    A total of 302 patients were randomized, 205 to the everolimus arm and 97 to the placebo arm. The median age was 63 years (22 to 86 years); 47% were male; 76% were white; 74% had WHO performance status of 0 and 26% had WHO performance status of 1. The most common primary sites of tumor were lung (30%), ileum (24%), and rectum (13%).

    The study demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS per independent radiological review (Table 22 and Figure 3). The final OS analysis did not show a statistically significant difference between those patients who received everolimus or placebo (HR = 0.90 [95% CI: 0.66, 1.24]).

    Table 22: Progression-Free Survival in Neuroendocrine Tumors of Gastrointestinal or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4

    Everolimus

    N=205

    Placebo

    N=97

    Progression-Free Survival

    Number of Events

    113 (55%)

    65 (67%)

    Progressive Disease

    104 (51%)

    60 (62%)

    Death

    9 (4%)

    5 (5%)

    Median PFS in months (95% CI)

    11.0 (9.2, 13.3)

    3.9 (3.6, 7.4)

    Hazard Ratio (95% CI)a

    0.48 (0.35, 0.67)

    p-valueb

    <0.001

    Overall Response Rate

    2%

    1%

    aHazard ratio is obtained from the stratified Cox model.

    bp-value is obtained from the stratified log-rank test.

    Figure 3: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival in NET of GI or Lung Origin in RADIANT-4

    1

    Lack of Efficacy in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Functional Carcinoid Tumors

    The safety and effectiveness of everolimus in patients with locally advanced or metastatic functional carcinoid tumors have not been demonstrated. In a randomized (1:1), double-blind, multicenter trial (RADIANT-2, NCT00412061) in 429 patients with carcinoid tumors, everolimus in combination with long-acting octreotide (Sandostatin LAR®) was compared to placebo in combination with long-acting octreotide. After documented radiological progression, patients on the placebo arm could receive everolimus; of those randomized to placebo, 67% received open-label everolimus in combination with long-acting octreotide. The study did not meet its major efficacy outcome measure of a statistically significant improvement in PFS and the final analysis of OS favored the placebo in combination with long-acting octreotide arm.


    14.3 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    An international, multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial (RECORD-1, NCT00410124) comparing everolimus 10 mg once daily and placebo, both in conjunction with BSC, was conducted in patients with metastatic RCC whose disease had progressed despite prior treatment with sunitinib, sorafenib, or both sequentially. Prior therapy with bevacizumab, interleukin 2, or interferon-α was also permitted. Randomization was stratified according to prognostic score and prior anticancer therapy. The major efficacy outcome measure for the trial was PFS evaluated by RECIST, based on a blinded, independent, central radiologic review. After documented radiological progression, patients randomized to placebo could receive open-label everolimus. Other outcome measures included OS.

    In total, 416 patients were randomized 2:1 to receive everolimus (n=277) or placebo (n=139). Demographics were well balanced between the arms (median age 61 years; 77% male, 88% white, 74% received prior sunitinib or sorafenib, and 26% received both sequentially).

    Everolimus was superior to placebo for PFS (Table 23 and Figure 4). The treatment effect was similar across prognostic scores and prior sorafenib and/or sunitinib. Final OS results yield a hazard ratio of 0.90 (95% CI: 0.71, 1.14), with no statistically significant difference between the arms. Planned cross-over from placebo due to disease progression to open-label everolimus occurred in 80% of the 139 patients and may have confounded the OS benefit.

    Table 23: Progression-Free Survival and Objective Response Rate by Central Radiologic Review in RCC in RECORD-1

    Everolimus

    N=277

    Placebo

    N=139

    Hazard Ratio (95% CI)

    p-valuea

    Median Progression-free Survival

    4.9 months

    1.9 months

    0.33

    <0.0001

    (95% CI)

    (4.0, 5.5)

    (1.8, 1.9)

    (0.25, 0.43)

    Objective Response Rate

    2%

    0%

    n/ab

    n/ab

    aLog-rank test stratified by prognostic score.

    bNot applicable.

    Figure 4: Kaplan-Meier Curves for Progression-Free Survival in RCC in RECORD-1

    1

    14.4 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma

    A randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-2, NCT00790400) of everolimus was conducted in 118 patients with renal angiomyolipoma as a feature of TSC (n=113) or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (n=5). The key eligibility requirements for this trial were at least one angiomyolipoma of ≥3 cm in longest diameter on CT/MRI based on local radiology assessment, no immediate indication for surgery, and age ≥18 years. Patients received everolimus 10 mg or matching placebo orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. CT or MRI scans for disease assessment were obtained at baseline, 12, 24, and 48 weeks and annually thereafter. Clinical and photographic assessment of skin lesions were conducted at baseline and every 12 weeks thereafter until treatment discontinuation. The major efficacy outcome measure was angiomyolipoma response rate based on independent central radiology review, which was defined as a ≥50% reduction in angiomyolipoma volume, absence of new angiomyolipoma lesion ≥1 cm, absence of kidney volume increase ≥20%, and no angiomyolipoma related bleeding of ≥ Grade 2. Key supportive efficacy outcome measures were time to angiomyolipoma progression and skin lesion response rate. The primary analyses of efficacy outcome measures were limited to the blinded treatment period and conducted 6 months after the last patient was randomized. The comparative angiomyolipoma response rate analysis was stratified by use of enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) at randomization (yes vs. no).

    Of the 118 patients enrolled, 79 were randomized to everolimus and 39 to placebo. The median age was 31 years (18 to 61 years), 34% were male, and 89% were white. At baseline, 17% of patients were receiving EIAEDs. On central radiology review at baseline, 92% of patients had at least 1 angiomyolipoma of ≥3 cm in longest diameter, 29% had angiomyolipomas ≥8 cm, 78% had bilateral angiomyolipomas, and 97% had skin lesions. The median values for the sum of all target renal angiomyolipoma lesions at baseline were 85 cm3 (9 to 1,612 cm3) and 120 cm3 (3 to 4,520 cm3) in the everolimus and placebo arms, respectively. Forty-six (39%) patients had prior renal embolization or nephrectomy. The median duration of follow-up was 8.3 months (0.7 to 24.8 months) at the time of the primary analysis.

    The renal angiomyolipoma response rate was statistically significantly higher in everolimus-treated patients (Table 24). The median response duration was 5.3+ months (2.3+ to 19.6+ months).

    There were 3 patients in the everolimus arm and 8 patients in the placebo arm with documented angiomyolipoma progression by central radiologic review (defined as a ≥25% increase from nadir in the sum of angiomyolipoma target lesion volumes to a value greater than baseline, appearance of a new angiomyolipoma ≥1 cm in longest diameter, an increase in renal volume ≥20% from nadir for either kidney and to a value greater than baseline, or Grade ≥2 angiomyolipoma-related bleeding). The time to angiomyolipoma progression was statistically significantly longer in the everolimus arm (HR 0.08 [95% CI: 0.02, 0.37]; p <0.0001).

    Table 24: Angiomyolipoma Response Rate in TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma in EXIST-2

    Everolimus

    N=79

    Placebo

    N=39

    p-value

    Primary analysis

    Angiomyolipoma response ratea – (%)

    41.8

    0

    <0.0001

    95% CI

    (30.8, 53.4)

    (0.0, 9.0)

    aPer independent central radiology review.

    Skin lesion response rates were assessed by local investigators for 77 patients in the everolimus arm and 37 patients in the placebo arm who presented with skin lesions at study entry. The skin lesion response rate was statistically significantly higher in the everolimus arm (26% vs. 0, p=0.0011); all skin lesion responses were partial responses, defined as visual improvement in 50% to 99% of all skin lesions durable for at least 8 weeks (Physician's Global Assessment of Clinical Condition).

    Patients randomized to placebo were permitted to receive everolimus at the time of angiomyolipoma progression or after the time of the primary analysis. After the primary analysis, patients treated with everolimus underwent additional follow-up CT or MRI scans to assess tumor status until discontinuation of treatment or completion of 4 years of follow-up after the last patient was randomized. A total of 112 patients (79 randomized to everolimus and 33 randomized to placebo) received at least one dose of everolimus. The median duration of everolimus treatment was 3.9 years (0.5 months to 5.3 years) and the median duration of follow-up was 3.9 years (0.9 months to 5.4 years). During the follow-up period after the primary analysis, 32 patients (in addition to the 33 patients identified at the time of the primary analysis) had an angiomyolipoma response based upon independent central radiology review. Among the 65 responders out of 112 patients, the median time to angiomyolipoma response was 2.9 months (2.6 to 33.8 months). Fourteen percent of the 112 patients treated with everolimus had angiomyolipoma progression by the end of the follow-up period. No patient underwent a nephrectomy for angiomyolipoma progression and one patient underwent renal embolization while treated with everolimus.


    14.5 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA)

    EXIST-1

    A randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (EXIST-1, NCT00789828) of everolimus was conducted in 117 pediatric and adult patients with SEGA and TSC. Eligible patients had at least one SEGA lesion ≥1 cm in longest diameter on MRI based on local radiology assessment and one or more of the following: serial radiological evidence of SEGA growth, a new SEGA lesion ≥1 cm in longest diameter, or new or worsening hydrocephalus. Patients randomized to the treatment arm received everolimus at a starting dose of 4.5 mg/m2 daily, with subsequent dose adjustments as needed to achieve and maintain everolimus trough concentrations of 5 to 15 ng/mL as tolerated. Everolimus or matched placebo continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. MRI scans for disease assessment were obtained at baseline, 12, 24, and 48 weeks, and annually thereafter.

    The main efficacy outcome measure was SEGA response rate based on independent central radiology review. SEGA response was defined as a ≥50% reduction in the sum of SEGA volume relative to baseline, in the absence of unequivocal worsening of non-target SEGA lesions, a new SEGA lesion ≥1 cm, and new or worsening hydrocephalus. The primary analysis of SEGA response rate was limited to the blinded treatment period and conducted 6 months after the last patient was randomized. The analysis of SEGA response rate was stratified by use of enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) at randomization (yes vs. no).

    Of the 117 patients enrolled, 78 were randomized to everolimus and 39 to placebo. The median age was 9.5 years (0.8 to 26 years); a total of 20 patients were <3 years, 54 patients were 3 to <12 years, 27 patients were 12 to <18 years, and 16 patients were ≥18 years; 57% were male, and 93% were white. At baseline, 18% of patients were receiving EIAEDs. Based on central radiology review at baseline, 98% of patients had at least one SEGA lesion ≥1.0 cm in longest diameter, 79% had bilateral SEGAs, 43% had ≥2 target SEGA lesions, 26% had growth in or into the inferior surface of the ventricle, 9% had evidence of growth beyond the subependymal tissue adjacent to the ventricle, and 7% had radiographic evidence of hydrocephalus. The median values for the sum of all target SEGA lesions at baseline were 1.63 cm3 (0.18 to 25.15 cm3) and 1.30 cm3 (0.32 to 9.75 cm3) in the everolimus and placebo arms, respectively. Eight (7%) patients had prior SEGA-related surgery. The median duration of follow-up was 8.4 months (4.6 to 17.2 months) at the time of primary analysis.

    The SEGA response rate was statistically significantly higher in everolimus-treated patients (Table 25). At the time of the primary analysis, all SEGA responses were ongoing and the median duration of response was 5.3 months (2.1 to 8.4 months).

    With a median follow-up of 8.4 months, SEGA progression was detected in 15.4% of the 39 patients randomized to receive placebo and none of the 78 patients randomized to receive everolimus. No patient in either treatment arm required surgical intervention.

    Table 25: Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma Response Rate in TSC-Associated SEGA in EXIST-1

    Everolimus

    N=78

    Placebo

    N=39

    p-value

    Primary analysis

    SEGA response ratea - (%)

    35

    0

    <0.0001

    95% CI

    24, 46

    0, 9

    aPer independent central radiology review.

    Patients randomized to placebo were permitted to receive everolimus at the time of SEGA progression or after the primary analysis, whichever occurred first. After the primary analysis, patients treated with everolimus underwent additional follow-up MRI scans to assess tumor status until discontinuation of treatment or completion of 4 years of follow-up after the last patient was randomized. A total of 111 patients (78 patients randomized to everolimus and 33 patients randomized to placebo) received at least one dose of everolimus. Median duration of everolimus treatment and follow-up was 3.9 years (0.2 to 4.9 years).

    By four years after the last patient was enrolled, 58% of the 111 patients treated with everolimus had a ≥50% reduction in SEGA volume relative to baseline, including 27 patients identified at the time of the primary analysis and 37 patients with a SEGA response after the primary analysis. The median time to SEGA response was 5.3 months (2.5 to 33.1 months). Twelve percent of the 111 patients treated with everolimus had documented disease progression by the end of the follow-up period and no patient required surgical intervention for SEGA during the study.

    Study 2485

    Study 2485 (NCT00411619) was an open-label, single-arm trial conducted to evaluate the antitumor activity of everolimus 3 mg/m2/orally once daily in patients with SEGA and TSC. Serial radiological evidence of SEGA growth was required for entry. Tumor assessments were performed every 6 months for 60 months after the last patient was enrolled or disease progression, whichever occurred earlier. The major efficacy outcome measure was the reduction in volume of the largest SEGA lesion with 6 months of treatment, as assessed via independent central radiology review. Progression was defined as an increase in volume of the largest SEGA lesion over baseline that was ≥25% over the nadir observed on study.

    A total of 28 patients received everolimus for a median duration of 5.7 years (5 months to 6.9 years); 82% of the 28 patients remained on everolimus for at least 5 years. The median age was 11 years (3 to 34 years), 61% male, 86% white.

    At the primary analysis, 32% of the 28 patients (95% CI: 16%, 52%) had an objective response at 6 months, defined as at least a 50% decrease in volume of the largest SEGA lesion. At the completion of the study, the median duration of durable response was 12 months (3 months to 6.3 years).

    By 60 months after the last patient was enrolled, 11% of the 28 patients had documented disease progression. No patient developed a new SEGA lesion while on everolimus. Nine additional patients were identified as having a ≥50% volumetric reduction in their largest SEGA lesion between 1 to 4 years after initiating everolimus, including 3 patients who had surgical resection with subsequent regrowth prior to receiving everolimus.


  • 15 REFERENCES

    1. OSHA Hazardous Drugs. OSHA. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html.

  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Everolimus Tablets

    2.5 mg tablets
    White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7766” on the other side; available in:

               NDC: 0093-7766-24 – Carton containing 4 blister cards of 7 tablets each (28 tablets total).

    5 mg tablets

    White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7767” on the other side; available in:

               NDC: 0093-7767-24 – Carton containing 4 blister cards of 7 tablets each (28 tablets total).

    7.5 mg tablets
    White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7768” on the other side; available in:

               NDC: 0093-7768-24 – Carton containing 4 blister cards of 7 tablets each (28 tablets total).

    10 mg tablets
    White to slightly yellow, elongated tablets with a bevelled edge and no score debossed with “TEVA” on one side and “7769” on the other side; available in:

              NDC: 0093-7769-24 – Carton containing 4 blister cards of 7 tablets each (28 tablets total).

    Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

    Store in the original container, protect from light and moisture.

    Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

    Follow special handling and disposal procedures for anti-cancer pharmaceuticals.1

  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

    Non-infectious Pneumonitis

    Advise patients of the risk of developing non-infectious pneumonitis and to immediately report any new or worsening respiratory symptoms to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

    Infections

    Advise patients that they are more susceptible to infections and that they should immediately report any signs or symptoms of infections to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

    Hypersensitivity Reactions

    Advise patients of the risk of clinically significant hypersensitivity reactions and to promptly contact their healthcare provider or seek emergency care for signs of hypersensitivity reaction, including rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, flushing, chest pain, or dizziness [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

    Angioedema with Concomitant Use of ACE Inhibitors

    Advise patients to avoid ACE inhibitors and to promptly contact their healthcare provider or seek emergency care for signs or symptoms of angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

    Stomatitis

    Advise patients of the risk of stomatitis and to use alcohol-free mouthwashes during treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

    Renal Impairment

    Advise patients of the risk of developing kidney failure and the need to monitor their kidney function periodically during treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].

    Risk of Impaired Wound Healing

    Advise patients that everolimus tablets may impair wound healing. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of any planned surgical procedure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].

    Geriatric Patients

    Inform patients that in a study conducted in patients with breast cancer, the incidence of deaths and adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation was higher in patients ≥65 years compared to patients <65 years [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8), Use in Specific Populations (8.5)].

    Metabolic Disorders

    Advise patients of the risk of metabolic disorders and the need to monitor glucose and lipids periodically during therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].

    Myelosuppression

    Advise patients of the risk of myelosuppression and the need to monitor CBCs periodically during therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)].

    Risk of Infection or Reduced Immune Response with Vaccination

    Advise patients to avoid the use of live vaccines and close contact with those who have received live vaccines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)].

    Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

    Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 8 weeks after the last dose. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 weeks after the last dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

    Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall

    Radiation sensitization and recall can occur in patients treated with radiation prior to, during, or subsequent to everolimus treatment. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider if they have had or are planning to receive radiation therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)].

    Lactation

    Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with everolimus and for 2 weeks after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].

    Infertility

    Advise males and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk for impaired fertility [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].

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    PATIENT INFORMATION
    Everolimus (e" ver oh' li mus) Tablets

     
    Read this Patient Information leaflet that comes with everolimus tablets before you start taking them and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
    What is the most important information I should know about everolimus tablets?

    Everolimus tablets can cause serious side effects, including:

    1. You may develop lung or breathing problems. In some people lung or breathing problems may be severe and can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:

    • New or worsening cough
    • Shortness of breath
    • Chest pain
    • Difficulty breathing or wheezing

    2. You may be more likely to develop an infection, such as pneumonia, or a bacterial, fungal or viral infection. Viral infections may include active hepatitis B in people who have had hepatitis B in the past (reactivation). In some people (including adults and children) these infections may be severe and can lead to death. You may need to be treated as soon as possible.

    Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have a temperature of 100.5˚F or above, chills, or do not feel well. Symptoms of hepatitis B or infection may include the following:
    • Fever
    • Loss of appetite
    •  Chills
    •  Nausea
    •  Skin rash
    •  Pale stools or dark urine
    •  Joint pain and swelling
    •  Yellowing of the skin
    •  Tiredness
    •  Pain in the upper right side of the stomach

    3. Severe allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you get signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, hives, flushing, trouble breathing or swallowing, chest pain or dizziness.

    4. Possible increased risk for a type of allergic reaction called angioedema, in people who take an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor medicine during treatment with everolimus tablets. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking everolimus tablets if you are not sure if you take an ACE inhibitor medicine. Get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing or develop swelling of your tongue, mouth, or throat during treatment with everolimus tablets.

    5. Mouth ulcers and sores. Mouth ulcers and sores are common during treatment with everolimus tablets but can also be severe. When you start treatment with everolimus tablets, your healthcare provider may tell you to also start a prescription mouthwash to reduce the likelihood of getting mouth ulcers or sores and to reduce their severity. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions on how to use this prescription mouthwash. If you develop pain, discomfort, or open sores in your mouth, tell your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may tell you to restart this mouthwash or to use a special mouthwash or mouth gel that does not contain alcohol, peroxide, iodine, or thyme.

    6. You may develop kidney failure. In some people this may be severe and can lead to death. Your healthcare provider should do tests to check your kidney function before and during your treatment with everolimus tablets.

    If you have any of the serious side effects listed above, you may need to stop taking everolimus tablets for a while or use a lower dose. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.
    What are everolimus tablets?

    Everolimus tablets are a prescription medicine used to treat:

    • advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, along with the medicine exemestane, in postmenopausal women who have already received certain other medicines for their cancer.
    • adults with a type of pancreatic cancer known as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET), that has progressed and cannot be treated with surgery.
    • adults with a type of cancer known as neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the stomach and intestine (gastrointestinal), or lung that has progressed and cannot be treated with surgery.
    • Everolimus tablets are not for use in people with carcinoid tumors that actively produce hormones.
    • adults with advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma or RCC) when certain other medicines have not worked.
    • people with the following types of tumors that are seen with a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC):
      • adults with a kidney tumor called angiomyolipoma, when their kidney tumor does not require surgery right away.
      • adults and children 1 year of age and older with a brain tumor called subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) when the tumor cannot be removed completely by surgery.
    Do not take everolimus tablets if you have had a severe allergic reaction to everolimus. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medicine if you are allergic to:
    • a medicine that contains sirolimus
    • a medicine that contains temsirolimus
    Ask your healthcare provider if you do not know.

    Before taking everolimus tablets, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

    • Have or have had kidney problems
    • Have or have had liver problems
    • Have diabetes or high blood sugar
    • Have high blood cholesterol levels
    • Have any infections
    • Previously had hepatitis B
    • Are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a “live vaccine” or be around people who have recently received a “live vaccine” during your treatment with everolimus tablets. If you are not sure about the type of immunization or vaccine, ask your healthcare provider. For children with TSC and SEGA or certain types of seizures, work with your healthcare provider to complete the recommended childhood series of vaccines before your child starts treatment with everolimus tablets.
    • Are pregnant, can become pregnant, or have a partner who can become pregnant. Everolimus tablets can cause harm to your unborn baby.

    Females who are able to become pregnant:

    • Your healthcare provider will give you a pregnancy test before you start treatment with everolimus tablets.
    • You should use effective birth control during treatment and for 8 weeks after your last dose of everolimus tablets.

    Males with a female partner, you should use effective birth control during treatment and for 4 weeks after your last dose of everolimus tablets. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you during this time. If you become pregnant or think you are pregnant, tell your healthcare provider right away.

    • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if everolimus passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after your last dose of everolimus tablets.
    • Are planning to have surgery or if you have had a recent surgery. You should stop taking everolimus tablets at least 1 week before planned surgery. See “What are the possible side effects of everolimus tablets?”
    •  Have received radiation therapy or are planning to receive radiation therapy in the future. See “What are the possible side effects of everolimus tablets?”

    Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

    Everolimus tablets may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines can affect how everolimus tablets work. Taking everolimus tablets with other medicines can cause serious side effects.

    Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

    • St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
    • Medicine for:
      • Fungal infections
      • Bacterial infections
      • Tuberculosis
      • Seizures
      • HIV-AIDS
      • Heart conditions or high blood pressure
    • Medicines that weaken your immune system (your body’s ability to fight infections and other problems)
    Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is one of those taken for the conditions listed above. If you are taking any medicines for the conditions listed above, your healthcare provider might need to prescribe a different medicine or your dose of everolimus tablets may need to be changed. You should also tell your healthcare provider before you start taking any new medicine.
    How should I take everolimus tablets?
    • Your healthcare provider will prescribe the dose of everolimus tablets that is right for you.
    • Take everolimus tablets exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.
    • Your healthcare provider may change your dose of everolimus tablets or tell you to temporarily interrupt dosing, if needed.
    • Open the blister pack.
    • Swallow everolimus tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not take any tablet that is broken or crushed.
    • Take everolimus tablets 1 time each day at about the same time.
    • Take everolimus tablets the same way each time, either with food or without food.
    • If you take too many everolimus tablets, contact your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. Take the pack of everolimus tablets with you.
    • If you miss a dose of everolimus tablets, you may take it if it is less than 6 hours after the time you normally take it. If it is more than 6 hours after you normally take your everolimus tablets, skip the dose for that day. The next day, take everolimus tablets at your usual time. Do not take 2 doses to make up for a missed dose. If you are not sure about what to do, call your healthcare provider.
    • You should have blood tests before you start everolimus tablets and as needed during your treatment. These will include tests to check your blood cell count, kidney and liver function, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
    • If you take everolimus tablets to treat SEGA, you will also need to have blood tests regularly to measure how much medicine is in your blood. This will help your healthcare provider decide how many everolimus tablets you need to take.
    What should I avoid while taking everolimus tablets?
    You should not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit during your treatment with everolimus tablets. It may make the amount of everolimus in your blood increase to a harmful level.

    What are the possible side effects of everolimus tablets?

    Everolimus tablets can cause serious side effects, including:

    • See “What is the most important information I should know about everolimus tablets?” for more information.
    • Risk of wound healing problems. Wounds may not heal properly during everolimus tablets treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you plan to have any surgery before starting or during treatment with everolimus tablets.
    • You should stop taking everolimus tablets at least 1 week before planned surgery.
    • Your healthcare provider should tell you when you may start taking everolimus tablets again after surgery.
    • Increased blood sugar and fat (cholesterol and triglyceride) levels in the blood. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in the blood before you start and during treatment with everolimus tablets.
    • Decreased blood cell counts. Everolimus tablets can cause you to have decreased red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your blood cell counts before you start and during treatment with everolimus tablets.
    • Worsening side effects from radiation treatment, that can sometimes be severe. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had or are planning to receive radiation therapy.

    The most common side effects of everolimus tablets in people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas, stomach and intestine (gastrointestinal) or lung, and advanced kidney cancer include:

    •  Infections
    •  Stomach-area (abdominal) pain
    •  Rash
    •  Nausea
    • Feeling weak or tired
    •  Fever
    •  Diarrhea
    •  Cough
    •  Swelling of arms, hands, feet, ankles, face or other parts of the body
    •  Headache
     
    •  Decreased appetite
    The most common side effects of everolimus tablets in people who have SEGA, renal angiomyolipoma, or certain types of seizures with TSC include respiratory tract infections.

    Other side effects that may occur with everolimus tablets:

    • Absence of menstrual periods (menstruation). You may miss 1 or more menstrual periods. Tell your healthcare provider if this happens.
    • Everolimus tablets may affect fertility in females and may affect your ability to become pregnant. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.
    • Everolimus tablets may affect fertility in males and may affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

    Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

    These are not all the possible side effects of everolimus tablets. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    How should I store everolimus tablets?

    • Store everolimus tablets at room temperature, between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
    • Keep everolimus tablets in the pack they come in.
    • Open the blister pack just before taking everolimus tablets.
    • Keep everolimus tablets dry and away from light.
    • Do not use everolimus tablets that are out of date or no longer needed.
    Keep everolimus tablets and all medicines out of the reach of children. 

    General information about the safe and effective use of everolimus tablets

    Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use everolimus tablets for a condition for which they were not prescribed. Do not give everolimus tablets to other people, even if they have the same problem you have. They may harm them.

    This leaflet summarizes the most important information about everolimus tablets. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information written for healthcare professionals.
    What are the ingredients in everolimus tablets?
    Active ingredient: everolimus
    Inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, crospovidone, hypromellose 2910, lactose anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate

    Manufactured In Croatia By: Pliva Hrvatska d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia
    Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054

    For more information, call Teva at 1-888-838-2872.

    This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.                                                                               Rev. D 7/2022                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC: 0093-7766-24
    Everolimus Tablets
    2.5 mg
    Each tablet contains 2.5 mg everolimus
    For more information, call 1-888-838-2872.
    Carton contains 4 individual blister cards of 7 tablets.
    Rx only
    28 Tablets

    carton 2.5 mg, 28 tablets
  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC: 0093-7767-24
    Everolimus Tablets
    5 mg
    Each tablet contains 5 mg everolimus
    For more information, call 1-888-838-2872.
    Carton contains 4 individual blister cards of 7 tablets.
    Rx only
    28 Tablets

    carton, 5 mg, 28 tablets
  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC: 0093-7768-24
    Everolimus Tablets
    7.5 mg
    Each tablet contains 7.5 mg everolimus
    For more information, call 1-888-838-2872.
    Carton contains 4 individual blister cards of 7 tablets.
    Rx only
    28 Tablets

    carton, 7.5 mg, 28 tablets
  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC: 0093-7769-24
    Everolimus Tablets
    10 mg
    Each tablet contains 10 mg everolimus
    For more information, call 1-888-838-2872.
    Carton contains 4 individual blister cards of 7 tablets.
    Rx only
    28 Tablets

    carton 10 mg
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EVEROLIMUS 
    everolimus tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 0093-7766
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    EVEROLIMUS (UNII: 9HW64Q8G6G) (EVEROLIMUS - UNII:9HW64Q8G6G) EVEROLIMUS2.5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (3 MPA.S) (UNII: 0VUT3PMY82)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (white to slightly yellow) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (elongated tablet with a bevelled edge) Size10mm
    FlavorImprint Code TEVA;7766
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 0093-7766-2428 in 1 CARTON06/10/2020
    1NDC: 0093-7766-191 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21005006/10/2020
    EVEROLIMUS 
    everolimus tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 0093-7767
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    EVEROLIMUS (UNII: 9HW64Q8G6G) (EVEROLIMUS - UNII:9HW64Q8G6G) EVEROLIMUS5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (3 MPA.S) (UNII: 0VUT3PMY82)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (white to slightly yellow) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (elongated tablet with a bevelled edge) Size12mm
    FlavorImprint Code TEVA;7767
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 0093-7767-2428 in 1 CARTON06/10/2020
    1NDC: 0093-7767-191 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21005006/10/2020
    EVEROLIMUS 
    everolimus tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 0093-7768
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    EVEROLIMUS (UNII: 9HW64Q8G6G) (EVEROLIMUS - UNII:9HW64Q8G6G) EVEROLIMUS7.5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (3 MPA.S) (UNII: 0VUT3PMY82)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (white to slightly yellow) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (elongated tablet with a bevelled edge) Size14mm
    FlavorImprint Code TEVA;7768
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 0093-7768-2428 in 1 CARTON06/10/2020
    1NDC: 0093-7768-191 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21005006/10/2020
    EVEROLIMUS 
    everolimus tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 0093-7769
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    EVEROLIMUS (UNII: 9HW64Q8G6G) (EVEROLIMUS - UNII:9HW64Q8G6G) EVEROLIMUS10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (3 MPA.S) (UNII: 0VUT3PMY82)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (white to slightly yellow) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (elongated tablet with a bevelled edge) Size15mm
    FlavorImprint Code TEVA;7769
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 0093-7769-2428 in 1 CARTON10/23/2023
    1NDC: 0093-7769-191 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21005010/23/2023
    Labeler - Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (001627975)
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