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Providing an overview of the AYVAKIT™ (avapritinib) prescribing information, including clinical trial data, safety information, and dosing recommendations. |
AYVAKIT: The only targeted therapy for Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis designed for potent and selective inhibition of KIT D816V¹
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Thursday, July 15, 2021 • 7:00pm – 8:00pm ET
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Andrew Kuykendall, MD
Department of Malignant Hematology
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida
On behalf of Blueprint Medicines
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Objectives:
- Introduce Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis
- Provide an overview of the AYVAKIT prescribing information, including clinical trial data, safety information, and dosing recommendations
- Discuss hypothetical patient cases based on clinical trial experience
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This program is a promotional education program funded by Blueprint Medicines.
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INDICATION
AYVAKIT™ (avapritinib) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Advanced SM (AdvSM) including patients with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), systemic mastocytosis with an associated hematological neoplasm (SM-AHN), and mast cell leukemia (MCL).
Limitations of Use: AYVAKIT is not recommended for the treatment of patients with AdvSM with platelet counts of <50 x 10⁹/L.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
There are no contraindications for AYVAKIT.
Serious intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) may occur with AYVAKIT treatment; fatal events occurred in <1% of patients. Overall, ICH (eg, subdural hematoma, ICH, and cerebral hemorrhage) occurred in 2.9% of 749 patients who received AYVAKIT. In AdvSM patients who received AYVAKIT at 200 mg daily, ICH occurred in 2 of 75 patients (2.7%) who had platelet counts ≥50 x 10⁹/L prior to initiation of therapy and in 3 of 80 patients (3.8%) regardless of platelet counts. Monitor patients closely for risk of ICH including those with thrombocytopenia, vascular aneurysm or a history of ICH or cerebrovascular accident within the prior year. Permanently discontinue AYVAKIT if ICH of any grade occurs. A platelet count must be performed prior to initiating therapy. AYVAKIT is not recommended in AdvSM patients with platelet counts <50 x 10⁹/L. Following treatment initiation, platelet counts must be performed every 2 weeks for the first 8 weeks. After 8 weeks of treatment, monitor platelet counts every 2 weeks or as clinically indicated based on platelet counts. Manage platelet counts of <50 x 10⁹/L by treatment interruption or dose reduction.
Cognitive adverse reactions can occur in patients receiving AYVAKIT. Cognitive adverse reactions occurred in 39% of 749 patients and in 28% of 148 SM patients (3% were Grade >3). Memory impairment occurred in 16% of patients; all events were Grade 1 or 2. Cognitive disorder occurred in 10% of patients; <1% of these events were Grade 3. Confusional state occurred in 6% of patients; <1% of these events were Grade 3. Other events occurred in <2% of patients. Depending on the severity, withhold AYVAKIT and then resume at same dose or at a reduced dose upon improvement, or permanently discontinue.
AYVAKIT can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females and males of reproductive potential to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with AYVAKIT and for 6 weeks after the final dose of AYVAKIT. Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with AYVAKIT and for 2 weeks after the final dose.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) at all doses were edema, diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue/asthenia.
Avoid coadministration of AYVAKIT with strong and moderate inhibitors. If coadministration with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce dose of AYVAKIT. Avoid coadministration of AYVAKIT with strong and moderate CYP3A inducers.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Blueprint Medicines Corporation at 1-888-258-7768 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please click here to see the full Prescribing Information for AYVAKIT.
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Reference: 1. AYVAKIT. Prescribing information. Blueprint Medicines Corporation; June 2021. |
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AYVAKIT, Blueprint Medicine and associated logos are trademarks of Blueprint Medicines Corporation.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2021 Blueprint Medicines Corporation.
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06/2021 USBP-PRAVAASM-21.042.1
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