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Bendamustine HCI has an established safety profile in iNHL that has progressed

Hematologic laboratory abnormalities in patients with indolent B-cell NHL that has progressed during or within 6 months of a rituximab-containing regimen1

Bendamustine HCI (N=176)
Laboratory abnormality All grades Grades 3/4
Lymphocytes decreased 99% 94%
Leukocytes decreased 94% 56%
Hemoglobin decreased 88% 11%
Neutrophils decreased 86% 60%
Platelets decreased 86% 25%

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  • Adverse reactions in patients ≥651

    No significant differences were found in the adverse reaction profile between patients ≥65 years of age and younger patients

  • Rate of alopecia2

    Less than 1% of patients (1/153) experienced alopecia while being treated with bendamustine compared with no patients (0/143) in the chlorambucil group

Non-hematologic adverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of patients with indolent B-cell NHL that has progressed during or within 6 months of a rituximab-containing regimen2

Bendamustine HCI (N=176)
Body system Number (%) of patients*
Adverse reaction All grades Grades 3/4
Total number of patients with ≥1 adverse reaction 176 (100) 94 (53)
Cardiac disorders Tachycardia 13 (7) 0
Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 132 (75) 7 (4)
Vomiting 71 (40) 5 (3)
Diarrhea 65 (37) 6 (3)
Constipation 51 (29) 1 (<1)
Stomatitis 27 (15) 1 (<1)
Abdominal pain 22 (13) 2 (1)
Dyspepsia 20 (11) 0
Gastroesophageal reflux disease 18 (10) 0
Dry mouth 15 (9) 1 (<1)
Abdominal pain upper 8 (5) 0
Abdominal distension 8 (5) 0
General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue 101 (57) 19 (11)
Pyrexia 59 (34) 3 (2)
Chills 24 (14) 0
Edema peripheral 23 (13) 1 (<1)
Asthenia 19 (11) 4 (2)
Chest pain 11 (6) 1 (<1)
Infusion site pain 11 (6) 0
Pain 10 (6) 0
Catheter site pain 8 (5) 0
Infections and infestations Herpes zoster 18 (10) 5 (3)
Upper respiratory tract infection 18 (10) 0
Urinary tract infection 17 (10) 4 (2)
Sinusitis 15 (9) 0
Pneumonia 14 (8) 9 (5)
Febrile neutropenia 11 (6) 11 (6)
Oral cadidiasis 11 (6) 2 (1)
Nasopharyngitis 11 (6) 0
Investigations Weight decreased 31 (18) 3 (2)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders Anorexia 40 (23) 3 (2)
Dehydration 24 (14) 8 (5)
Decreased appetite 22 (13) 1 (<1)
Hypokalemia 15 (9) 9 (5)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Back pain 25 (14) 5 (3)
Arthralgia 11 (6) 0
Pain in extremity 8 (5) 2 (1)
Bone pain 8 (5) 0
Nervous system disorders Headache 36 (21) 0
Dizziness 25 (14) 0
Dysgeusia 13 (7) 0
Psychiatric disorder Insomnia 23 (13) 0
Anxiety 14 (8) 1 (<1)
Depression 10 (6) 0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders Cough 38 (22) 1 (<1)
Dyspnea 28 (16) 3 (2)
Pharyngolaryngeal pain 14 (8) 1 (<1)
Wheezing 8 (5) 0
Nasal congestion 8 (5) 0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash 28 (16) 1 (<1)
Pruritus 11 (6) 0
Dry skin 9 (5) 0
Night sweats 9 (5) 0
Hyperhidrosis 8 (5) 0
Vascular disorders Hypotension 10 (6) 2 (1)

*Patients may have reported more than 1 adverse reaction.

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INDICATIONS

BENDEKA is indicated for the treatment of patients with

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Efficacy relative to first-line therapies other than chlorambucil has not been established.
  • Indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that has progressed during or within six months of treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen.

 

Important Safety Information

Contraindication: BENDEKA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions) to bendamustine, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, or monothioglycerol.

Myelosuppression: Bendamustine HCl caused severe myelosuppression (Grade 3-4) in 98% of patients in the two NHL studies. Three patients (2%) died from myelosuppression-related adverse reactions. BENDEKA causes myelosuppression. Monitor leukocytes, platelets, hemoglobin (Hgb), and neutrophils frequently. Myelosuppression may require dose delays and/or subsequent dose reductions if recovery to the recommended values has not occurred by the first day of the next scheduled cycle.

Infections: Infection, including pneumonia, sepsis, septic shock, hepatitis and death has occurred. Patients with myelosuppression following treatment with BENDEKA are more susceptible to infections. Patients treated with BENDEKA are at risk for reactivation of infections including (but not limited to) hepatitis B, cytomegalovirus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and herpes zoster. Patients should undergo appropriate monitoring, prophylaxis, and treatment measures prior to administration.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML): PML including fatal cases, have occurred following treatment with bendamustine, primarily in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab. Consider PML in the differential diagnosis in patients with new or worsening neurological, cognitive or behavioral signs or symptoms. If PML is suspected, withhold BENDEKA treatment and perform appropriate diagnostic evaluations. Consider discontinuation or reduction of any concomitant chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy in patients who develop PML.

Anaphylaxis and Infusion Reactions: Infusion reactions to bendamustine HCl have occurred commonly in clinical trials. Symptoms include fever, chills, pruritus, and rash. In rare instances severe anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions have occurred, particularly in the second and subsequent cycles of therapy. Monitor clinically and discontinue drug for severe (Grade 3-4) reactions. Ask patients about symptoms suggestive of infusion reactions after their first cycle of therapy. Consider measures to prevent severe reactions, including antihistamines, antipyretics, and corticosteroids in subsequent cycles in patients who have experienced Grade 1 or 2 infusion reactions.

Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Tumor lysis syndrome associated with bendamustine HCl has occurred. The onset tends to be within the first treatment cycle with bendamustine HCl and, without intervention, may lead to acute renal failure and death. Preventive measures include vigorous hydration and close monitoring of blood chemistry, particularly potassium and uric acid levels. There may be an increased risk of severe skin toxicity when bendamustine HCl and allopurinol are administered concomitantly.

Skin Reactions: Fatal and serious skin reactions have been reported with bendamustine HCl and include, toxic skin reactions, [Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)], bullous exanthema and rash. Events occurred when bendamustine HCl was given as a single agent and in combination with other anticancer agents or allopurinol. Where skin reactions occur, they may be progressive and increase in severity with further treatment. Monitor patients with skin reactions closely. If skin reactions are severe or progressive, withhold or discontinue BENDEKA.

Hepatotoxicity: Fatal and serious cases of liver injury have been reported with bendamustine HCl. Combination therapy, progressive disease or reactivation of hepatitis B were confounding factors in some patients. Most cases were reported within the first three months of starting therapy. Monitor liver chemistry tests prior to and during BENDEKA therapy.

Other Malignancies: There are reports of pre-malignant and malignant diseases that have developed in patients, who have been treated with bendamustine HCl, including myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative disorders, acute myeloid leukemia, bronchial carcinoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Monitor patients for the development of secondary malignancies. Perform dermatologic evaluations during and after treatment with BENDEKA.

Extravasation Injury: Bendamustine HCl extravasations have been reported in post-marketing resulting in hospitalizations from erythema, marked swelling, and pain. Assure good venous access prior to starting BENDEKA infusion and monitor the intravenous infusion site for redness, swelling, pain, infection, and necrosis during and after administration of BENDEKA.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: BENDEKA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Conduct pregnancy testing prior to initiating treatment and advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with BENDEKA and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with BENDEKA and for 3 months after the last dose.

Lactation: Advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with BENDEKA, and for 1 week after the last dose.

Most Common Adverse Reactions:

  • Adverse reactions (frequency >5%) during infusion and within 24 hours post-infusion are nausea and fatigue.
  • Most common adverse reactions for CLL (frequency ≥15%) are anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, leukopenia, hyperbilirubinemia, pyrexia, nausea, and vomiting
  • Most common adverse reactions for NHL (frequency ≥15%) are lymphopenia, leukopenia, anemia neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, pyrexia, constipation, anorexia, cough, headache, weight decreased, dyspnea, rash, and stomatitis

Please see Full Prescribing Information for BENDEKA

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INDICATIONS

BENDEKA is indicated for the treatment of patients with

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Efficacy relative to first-line therapies other than chlorambucil has not been established.
  • Indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that has progressed during or within six months of treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen.

 

Important Safety Information

Contraindication: BENDEKA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions) to bendamustine, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, or monothioglycerol.

Myelosuppression: Bendamustine HCl caused severe myelosuppression (Grade 3-4) in 98% of patients in the two NHL studies. Three patients (2%) died from myelosuppression-related adverse reactions. BENDEKA causes myelosuppression. Monitor leukocytes, platelets, hemoglobin (Hgb), and neutrophils frequently. Myelosuppression may require dose delays and/or subsequent dose reductions if recovery to the recommended values has not occurred by the first day of the next scheduled cycle.

Infections: Infection, including pneumonia, sepsis, septic shock, hepatitis and death has occurred. Patients with myelosuppression following treatment with BENDEKA are more susceptible to infections. Patients treated with BENDEKA are at risk for reactivation of infections including (but not limited to) hepatitis B, cytomegalovirus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and herpes zoster. Patients should undergo appropriate monitoring, prophylaxis, and treatment measures prior to administration.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML): PML including fatal cases, have occurred following treatment with bendamustine, primarily in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab. Consider PML in the differential diagnosis in patients with new or worsening neurological, cognitive or behavioral signs or symptoms. If PML is suspected, withhold BENDEKA treatment and perform appropriate diagnostic evaluations. Consider discontinuation or reduction of any concomitant chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy in patients who develop PML.

Anaphylaxis and Infusion Reactions: Infusion reactions to bendamustine HCl have occurred commonly in clinical trials. Symptoms include fever, chills, pruritus, and rash. In rare instances severe anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions have occurred, particularly in the second and subsequent cycles of therapy. Monitor clinically and discontinue drug for severe (Grade 3-4) reactions. Ask patients about symptoms suggestive of infusion reactions after their first cycle of therapy. Consider measures to prevent severe reactions, including antihistamines, antipyretics, and corticosteroids in subsequent cycles in patients who have experienced Grade 1 or 2 infusion reactions.

Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Tumor lysis syndrome associated with bendamustine HCl has occurred. The onset tends to be within the first treatment cycle with bendamustine HCl and, without intervention, may lead to acute renal failure and death. Preventive measures include vigorous hydration and close monitoring of blood chemistry, particularly potassium and uric acid levels. There may be an increased risk of severe skin toxicity when bendamustine HCl and allopurinol are administered concomitantly.

Skin Reactions: Fatal and serious skin reactions have been reported with bendamustine HCl and include, toxic skin reactions, [Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)], bullous exanthema and rash. Events occurred when bendamustine HCl was given as a single agent and in combination with other anticancer agents or allopurinol. Where skin reactions occur, they may be progressive and increase in severity with further treatment. Monitor patients with skin reactions closely. If skin reactions are severe or progressive, withhold or discontinue BENDEKA.

Hepatotoxicity: Fatal and serious cases of liver injury have been reported with bendamustine HCl. Combination therapy, progressive disease or reactivation of hepatitis B were confounding factors in some patients. Most cases were reported within the first three months of starting therapy. Monitor liver chemistry tests prior to and during BENDEKA therapy.

Other Malignancies: There are reports of pre-malignant and malignant diseases that have developed in patients, who have been treated with bendamustine HCl, including myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative disorders, acute myeloid leukemia, bronchial carcinoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Monitor patients for the development of secondary malignancies. Perform dermatologic evaluations during and after treatment with BENDEKA.

Extravasation Injury: Bendamustine HCl extravasations have been reported in post-marketing resulting in hospitalizations from erythema, marked swelling, and pain. Assure good venous access prior to starting BENDEKA infusion and monitor the intravenous infusion site for redness, swelling, pain, infection, and necrosis during and after administration of BENDEKA.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: BENDEKA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Conduct pregnancy testing prior to initiating treatment and advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with BENDEKA and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with BENDEKA and for 3 months after the last dose.

Lactation: Advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with BENDEKA, and for 1 week after the last dose.

Most Common Adverse Reactions:

  • Adverse reactions (frequency >5%) during infusion and within 24 hours post-infusion are nausea and fatigue.
  • Most common adverse reactions for CLL (frequency ≥15%) are anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, leukopenia, hyperbilirubinemia, pyrexia, nausea, and vomiting
  • Most common adverse reactions for NHL (frequency ≥15%) are lymphopenia, leukopenia, anemia neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, pyrexia, constipation, anorexia, cough, headache, weight decreased, dyspnea, rash, and stomatitis

Please see Full Prescribing Information for BENDEKA

References: 1. BENDEKA® (bendamustine hydrochloride) injection [Current Prescribing Information]. Parsippany, NJ: Teva Pharmaceuticals. 2. Data on file. Parsippany, NJ: Teva Pharmaceuticals.

 

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