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Neutropenia management strategy for TRODELVY

What to know when developing a neutropenia adverse reaction plan1-3

Patient Education

Educating patients about neutropenia

It’s important to explain the risks of neutropenia to your patients, including when neutropenia may occur and steps that their healthcare team may take to support them. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they experience any of these signs of infection: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, or burning/pain when they urinate.

Be Aware and Prepare

TRODELVY can cause severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia as early as the first cycle of treatment.1

Among patients treated with TRODELVY in the clinical trials:

  • Neutropenia occurred in 64% of patients treated with TRODELVY
  • 49% of patients experienced Grade 3-4 neutropenia
  • 6% of patients experienced febrile neutropenia
  • 1.4% of patients experienced neutropenic colitis

The median time to first onset of neutropenia (including febrile neutropenia) in patients receiving TRODELVY was 16 days (range: 1 to 435 days).1,a Neutropenia occurred earlier in patients with reduced UGT1A1 activity.1

aThis includes patients from 4 studies (IMMU-132-01, ASCENT, TROPiCS-02, and a phase 2 trial in another tumor type).1

Median time to onset and duration of any grade neutropenia

TROPiCS-02 studyb: HR+/HER2- mBC
(prespecified descriptive analysis)4
ASCENT studyb: 2L+ mTNBC (HR-/HER2-)
(post hoc descriptive analysis)3

bEvents of "neutropenia" included the preferred terms "neutropenia" and "neutrophil count decreased" in both studies, as well as "febrile neutropenia" in TROPiCS-02.3,4

Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended in the TRODELVY USPI starting in the first cycle of treatment for all patients at an increased risk of febrile neutropenia, including older patients, patients with previous neutropenia, poor performance status, organ dysfunction, or multiple comorbidities. Withhold TRODELVY for neutropenic fever.1

Don’t delay a prior authorization request for your patient, as it may be required
for G-CSF.

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Strategies to help proactively monitor and manage neutropenia

When a patient starts receiving TRODELVY, it is key to stay alert to any adverse reactions they may experience. This can help you tailor a plan to each patient.

Monitor

Monitor absolute neutrophil count (ANC) periodically during treatment.1 Inform the patient about the lab work they may expect. 

Encourage patients to tell their healthcare team right away if they develop any of the following signs of infection during treatment with TRODELVY1:

  • ​Fever
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Burning pain when urinating

NCI CTCAE Version 5.0 neutropenia grade scale5

Grade 1

ANC <LLN to 1500/mm3

Grade 2

ANC <1500 to 1000/mm3

Grade 3

ANC <1000 to 500/mm3

Grade 4

ANC <500/mm3

ANC=absolute neutrophil count; LLN=lower limit of normal.

NCI CTCAE Version 5.0 febrile neutropenia grade scale5

Grade 1
-
Grade 2
-
Grade 3
ANC <1000/mm3 with a single temperature of >38.3 °C (101 °F) or a sustained temperature of ≥38 °C (100.4 °F) for more than 1 hour
Grade 4
Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated
Grade 5
Death

ANC=absolute neutrophil count.

Manage

To manage Grade 3-4 neutropenia (ANC <1000/mm3) or febrile neutropenia1:

Withhold TRODELVY until ANC reaches the following levels

Day 1 dose: ANC ≥1500/mm3 or

Day 8 dose: ANC ≥1000/mm3

Administer G-CSF during treatment as clinically indicated

Reduce 1 dose level for each occurrence of febrile neutropenia or prolonged Grade 3-4 neutropenia, or discontinue according to the dosage reduction levels information below

Dosage reduction levels1

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Do not reescalate the TRODELVY dose after a dose reduction for adverse reactions has been made.1

If patients experience neutropenia, be ready with G-CSF support to help
patients continue therapy if clinically indicated

Explore management strategies for neutropenia and certain other adverse reactions of TRODELVY in a personalized interactive experience

VIDEO OVERVIEW

From planning to practice: Adverse reaction management strategies

With Dr. Sydney Schultz, PharmD, RPh, BCOP, and Dr. Kim Nguyen, PharmD, APh, BCOP

Watch the full video series here.

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FROM PLANNING TO PRACTICE:

ADVERSE REACTION MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

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INDICATIONS

TRODELVY® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) is a Trop-2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:

  • Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) who have received two or more prior systemic therapies, at least one of them for metastatic disease.
  • Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH–) breast cancer who have received endocrine-based therapy and at least two additional systemic therapies in the metastatic setting.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • TRODELVY can cause severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia. Withhold TRODELVY for absolute neutrophil count below 1500/mm3 or neutropenic fever. Monitor blood cell counts periodically during treatment. Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended for all patients at increased risk of febrile neutropenia. Initiate anti-infective treatment in patients with febrile neutropenia without delay.
  • TRODELVY can cause severe diarrhea. Monitor patients with diarrhea and give fluid and electrolytes as needed. At the onset of diarrhea, evaluate for infectious causes and, if negative, promptly initiate loperamide. If severe diarrhea occurs, withhold TRODELVY until resolved to ≤Grade 1 and reduce subsequent doses.

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Please continue watching for Important Safety Information at the end of this video, and please click the link provided for full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING.

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TRODELVY has a boxed warning.

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Continue watching for Important Safety Information at the end of this video, and please see Full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING.

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Dr. Sydney Schultz, PharmD, RPh, BCOP

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

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Welcome! I’m Dr. Sydney Schultz, a clinical oncology pharmacist at an academic medical center in Minnesota.

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Dr. Kim Nguyen, PharmD, APh, BCOP

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

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And I’m Dr. Kim Nguyen. I’m also a clinical oncology pharmacist at an academic medical center in California.

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In this video, we’ll be sharing insights about how to prepare for and potentially manage select adverse reactions with TRODELVY. We’ll also be following 2 patient cases as they receive TRODELVY and discussing the strategies their care teams used to manage certain adverse reactions. Please pause this video at any point if you need more time to read what’s on screen.

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Before patients receive their first cycle of TRODELVY, there are a few conversations I like to have, including informing patients about adverse reactions that can occur with TRODELVY.

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BE AWARE

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Let’s take a moment to review some information patients should be aware of.

TRODELVY can cause serious adverse reactions, including severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia; severe diarrhea; serious hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic reactions; and severe nausea and vomiting.

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TRODELVY can cause:

  • Severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia
  • Severe diarrhea
  • Serious hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic reactions
  • Severe nausea and vomiting

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Among patients treated with TRODELVY in the clinical trials, here are the most common adverse reactions—including laboratory abnormalities—reported in 25% or more of patients.

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Among patients treated with TRODELVY in the clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions (including laboratory abnormalities) reported in ≥25% of patients were:

  • Decreased leukocyte count (84%)
  • Decreased neutrophil count (75%)
  • Decreased hemoglobin (69%)
  • Diarrhea (64%)
  • Nausea (64%)
  • Decreased lymphocyte count (63%)
  • Fatigue (51%)
  • Alopecia (45%)
  • Constipation (37%)
  • Increased glucose (37%)
  • Decreased albumin (35%)
  • Vomiting (35%)
  • Decreased appetite (30%)
  • Decreased creatinine clearance (28%)
  • Increased alkaline phosphatase (28%)
  • Decreased magnesium (27%)
  • Decreased potassium (26%)
  • Decreased sodium (26%)

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These should be shared with your patients before their first infusion.

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PREPARE

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Once I’ve had this discussion with my patients, we can start thinking about how to help them prepare for certain adverse reactions.

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What strategies do you use?

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I start by talking to patients about what adverse reactions they may have experienced with previous treatments.

I ask if they have a history of neutropenia, neutropenic fever, excessive cholinergic response, any infusion-related reactions, or nausea and vomiting.

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Understanding adverse reactions with past treatments

Any history of:

  • Neutropenia or neutropenic fever?
  • Excessive cholinergic response?
  • Infusion-related reactions?
  • Nausea or vomiting?

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I ask those questions, too. Collecting baseline information can help you track any changes during treatment.

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Understanding a patient’s baseline

  • Consider documenting baseline bowel movements
  • Consider documenting baseline performance status

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For example, with diarrhea, you may want to document baseline bowel movements, and for nausea, I like to understand any known triggers so I can work with the patient to develop a plan to potentially avoid or mitigate them.

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Discuss management strategies for certain adverse reactions

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Next, I discuss strategies that can help prevent or manage certain adverse reactions with TRODELVY.

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Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended starting in the first cycle for all patients at an increased risk of febrile neutropenia

G-CSF=granulocyte colony-stimulating factor.

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Prophylaxis for neutropenia is an example of this. The TRODELVY Prescribing Information recommends primary prophylaxis with G-CSF as early as the first cycle for all patients at increased risk of febrile neutropenia. I let my patients know the recommendation and have a conversation with them to assess whether they’re at an increased risk for febrile neutropenia.

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  • older patients
  • previous neutropenia
  • poor performance status
  • organ dysfunction
  • multiple comorbidities

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Patients at increased risk include older patients, patients with previous neutropenia, poor performance status, organ dysfunction, or multiple comorbidities.

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Plan for G-CSF support

Treat neutropenia with G-CSF and administer prophylaxis in subsequent cycles as clinically indicated.

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If patients did not receive primary prophylaxis with G-CSF and experience neutropenia, dose modifications may be required. Be ready with G-CSF support to help patients stay on therapy, if clinically indicated.

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When it comes to G-CSF, we also must think about if short-acting or long-acting G-CSF is most appropriate for the patient.

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Short-acting

Long-acting

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Short-acting G-CSF products like filgrastim are administered daily while long-acting products like pegfilgrastim stay in the body longer and can be given less frequently.

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Short-acting

  • Administered daily

Long-acting

  • Stays in the body longer
  • Can be given less frequently

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When choosing between G-CSF formulations, I like to consider the cost, convenience, and adherence.

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  • Cost
  • Convenience
  • Adherence

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On top of these, you should check which options are covered by your patient’s insurance plan. I work with my patients so I can be confident that we are selecting the option that is the best fit for them.

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Getting on the same page about which medications patients are prescribed and how to take them is an important step in helping patients prepare for TRODELVY.

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Aside from G-CSF, there are other preventative measures that are recommended prior to administering TRODELVY.

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To help prevent infusion-related reactions, it’s recommended that patients are given antipyretics and H1 and H2 blockers prior to infusion.

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Prevention of infusion-related reactions

  • Antipyretics
  • H1 and H2 blockers
  • Corticosteroids may be used for patients who had a prior infusion reaction

5-HT3=5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor; CINV=chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; H1=histamine receptor 1; H2=histamine receptor 2; NK1=neurokinin-1.

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Corticosteroids may be used for patients who had a prior infusion reaction.

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Prevention of infusion-related reactions

  • Antipyretics
  • H1 and H2 blockers
  • Corticosteroids may be used for patients who had a prior infusion reaction

Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

  • Can include premedication with a 2- or 3-drug combination (eg, dexamethasone with either a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist or an NK1 receptor antagonist, as well as other drugs as indicated)

5-HT3=5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor; H1=histamine receptor 1; H2=histamine receptor 2; NK1=neurokinin-1.

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For prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, premedicate with a 2- or 3-drug regimen.

For example, this can be dexamethasone with either a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist or an NK1 receptor antagonist, as well as other drugs as indicated.

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When deciding which premedications to prescribe, it’s important to have a conversation with patients, including how any previous premedications may have worked for them. Because every patient is unique, we need to find the approach that works best for them.

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DOSING

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Let’s take a look at the dosing and infusion schedule.

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Start TRODELVY at 10 mg/kg

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The starting dosage of TRODELVY is 10 milligrams per kilogram. Do not administer TRODELVY at doses greater than 10 milligrams per kilogram.

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Start TRODELVY at 10 mg/kg

Administer TRODELVY as an intravenous infusion only. Do not administer TRODELVY at doses greater than 10 mg/kg. Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus.

Do NOT substitute TRODELVY for or use with other drugs containing irinotecan or its active metabolite SN-38.

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10 mg/kg

10 mg/kg

Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

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TRODELVY is given intravenously on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day continuous treatment cycle. Treatment is continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

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The first infusion of TRODELVY is administered over 3 hours, and if well-tolerated, subsequent infusions are administered over 1 to 2 hours.

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First infusion

Administer over 3 hrs

IF WELL TOLERATED

Subsequent infusions

Administer over 1-2 hrs

Observe patients during the infusion and for at least 30 minutes following the infusion for signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions.

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Closely monitor patients for hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions during each infusion and for at least 30 minutes after the infusion is complete.

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Closely monitor patients for hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions during each infusion of TRODELVY and for at least 30 minutes after each infusion is complete.

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30 minutes

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Now that we’ve discussed the recommended dosage, let’s take a moment to go over any dose modifications that may be necessary due to adverse reactions.

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DOSE MODIFICATIONS FOR ADVERSE REACTIONS

Management of adverse reactions may require temporary interruption, dose reduction, or treatment discontinuation of TRODELVY.

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For Grade 3-4 neutropenia (ANC <1000/mm3) or febrile neutropenia, withhold TRODELVY until ANC is ≥1500/mm3 for a patient’s Day 1 dose or ≥1000/mm3 for a patient’s Day 8 Dose

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For Grade 3 to 4 neutropenia, or febrile neutropenia, TRODELVY should be withheld until ANC is at least 1500 per cubic millimeter for a patient’s Day 1 dose or at least 1000 per cubic millimeter for a patient’s Day 8 dose, and G-CSF should be administered during treatment as clinically indicated.

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For Grade 3-4 neutropenia (ANC <1000/mm3) or febrile neutropenia, withhold TRODELVY until ANC is ≥1500/mm3 for a patient’s Day 1 dose or ≥1000/mm3 for a patient’s Day 8 Dose

G-CSF should be administered during treatment as clinically indicated.

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Reduce one dose level with each occurrence of febrile neutropenia or prolonged Grade 3-4 neutropenia:

Recommended starting dose

10 mg/kg

  • Once weekly on Days 1 and 8 of 21-day treatment cycles

First dose reduction

7.5 mg/kg

Second dose reduction

5 mg/kg

Requirement for further dose reduction

Permanently discontinue

Do not re-escalate the TRODELVY dose after a dose reduction for adverse reactions has been made ANC=absolute neutrophil count.

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For each occurrence of febrile neutropenia or prolonged Grade 3 to 4 neutropenia, the dose should be reduced one level or discontinued according to the following dose reduction guidance.

From the recommended starting dose of 10 milligrams per kilogram once weekly on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day treatment cycle, reduce to 7.5 milligrams per kilogram for the first occurrence; reduce to 5 milligrams per kilogram for the second occurrence; and permanently discontinue for any further dose reduction requirements.

Do not re-escalate the TRODELVY dose after a dose reduction for adverse reactions has been made.

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For Grade 3-4 nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that is not controlled with antiemetics or anti-diarrheal agents, withhold TRODELVY until resolved to ≤Grade 1

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For Grade 3 to 4 nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that is not controlled with antiemetics or anti-diarrheal agents, TRODELVY should be withheld at the time of scheduled treatment and resumed when resolved to Grade 1 or lower.

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For Grade 3 to 4 nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that is not controlled with antiemetics or anti-diarrheal agents, withhold TRODELVY until resolved to ≤Grade 1

Reduce one dose level with each occurrence:

Recommended starting dose

10 mg/kg

  • Once weekly on Days 1 and 8 of 21-day treatment cycles

First dose reduction

7.5 mg/kg

Second dose reduction

5 mg/kg

Requirement for further dose reduction

Permanently discontinue

Do not re-escalate the TRODELVY dose after a dose reduction for adverse reactions has been made

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Reduce one dose level with each occurrence, following the same sequence of dose reduction or discontinuation.

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Infusion-related reactions

Grades 1-3: Slow or interrupt the infusion rate of TRODELVY

Grade 4: Discontinue TRODELVY

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For Grade 1 to 3 infusion-related reactions, slow the infusion rate or interrupt the infusion of TRODELVY.

For Grade 4 infusion-related reactions, discontinue TRODELVY.

Remember to always have medication and emergency equipment immediately available to treat infusion-related reactions including anaphylaxis.

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For other Grade 3-4 toxicities of any duration despite optimal medical management, withhold TRODELVY until resolved to ≤Grade 1

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For other Grade 3 or 4 toxicities of any duration, despite optimal medical management, TRODELVY should be withheld at the time of scheduled treatment and resumed when resolved to Grade 1 or lower.

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For other Grade 3-4 toxicities of any duration despite optimal medical management, withhold TRODELVY until resolved to ≤Grade 1

Reduce one dose level with each occurrence:

Recommended starting dose

10 mg/kg

Once weekly on Days 1 and 8 of 21-day treatment cycles

First dose reduction

7.5 mg/kg

Second dose reduction

5 mg/kg

Requirement for further dose reduction

Permanently discontinue

Do not re-escalate the TRODELVY dose after a dose reduction for adverse reactions has been made

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Reduce one dose level with each occurrence following the sequence of dose reduction or discontinuation, as seen on screen.

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I know dose modification may make patients feel nervous, skeptical, or frustrated. Many worry that a lower dose might compromise effectiveness, while others may perceive it as a setback.

How do you approach conversations with patients about dose reductions?

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The reality is that the managements of adverse reactions may require temporary interruption, dose reduction, or treatment discontinuation of TRODELVY, and having these conversations early on can help patients prepare for changes that may lie ahead.

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Management of adverse reactions may require temporary interruption, dose reduction, or treatment discontinuation of TRODELVY.

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I find it helpful to explain to patients that a dose modification is not a step backward. It’s just a part of finding the best approach to treatment for each person.

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I tell my patients that it’s NOT a reduction in care. It’s not a sign that the treatment isn’t working or that they have done anything wrong. It’s a personalized refinement of the treatment plan to help meet their treatment goals.

Let’s have a look at how the information we’ve discussed might apply to patients using 2 patient cases, starting with Dana.

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PATIENT CASE: DANA

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Dana is a 52-year-old African American woman who was diagnosed with HER2-low IHC 1+ metastatic TNBC.

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Dana

Age: 52

Race/ethnicity: African American

Has HER2-low IHC 1+ mTNBC that has metastasized to her liver, bones, and lymph nodes

Metastatic treatment history:

  • Chemotherapy for 6 months

Hypothetical patient case for illustrative purposes only. Information in this program does not constitute the provision of medical advice and should not substitute for clinical decision-making.

HER2=human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; IHC=immunohistochemistry; mTNBC=metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

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Dana had undergone a chemotherapy in the metastatic setting for 6 months before her disease progressed. After discussions with her care team, Dana was prescribed TRODELVY for her second-line treatment.

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Dana

Adverse reactions experienced on prior therapies:

  • Neutropenia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Fatigue

Other considerations

  • Open wounds from a recent Mohs procedure due to suspicious skin lesion

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Dana’s healthcare team speaks with her about her medical history and learns that she experienced neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and fatigue on prior treatments.

Dana had multiple risk factors for febrile neutropenia, including an open wound as a result of a Mohs procedure, prior neutropenia, and prior chemotherapy. Based on this assessment, Dana is given long-acting G-CSF as primary prophylaxis.

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Prior to her first dose with TRODELVY, Dana receives premedications for the prevention of infusion-related reactions and nausea and vomiting.

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Patient counseling tip:

Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately the first time during treatment they experience diarrhea; black or bloody stools; symptoms of dehydration, such as lightheadedness, dizziness, or faintness; inability to take fluids by mouth due to nausea or vomiting; or inability to get diarrhea under control within 24 hours.

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Dana is advised to contact her physician immediately the first time during treatment she experiences diarrhea; black or bloody stools; symptoms of dehydration, such as lightheadedness, dizziness, or faintness; inability to take fluids by mouth due to nausea or vomiting; or inability to get diarrhea under control within 24 hours.

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Dana’s first cycle of TRODELVY

DOSE 1

DOSE 2

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On day 14 of her first treatment cycle, Dana experiences Grade 2 diarrhea. She is having 4 to 6 bowel movements per day. Despite previous advice on when to contact her doctor, Dana decides to wait a day before letting her medical team know.

The next day, her diarrhea gets worse. She is experiencing 10 bowel movements a day, so she calls into the clinic. It's important to note that at the onset of diarrhea, the first step is to determine if there are infectious causes.

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Have you been exposed to infections recently, such as any recent travel or contact with someone sick?

No

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Dana’s care team asks her if she has had any exposures to infections recently.

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Have you experienced any additional symptoms, such as abdominal cramping or more saliva than usual?

No

<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

I would also want to know about any additional symptoms such as abdominal cramping or increased salivation to determine if she is having a cholinergic response.

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Patients who exhibit an excessive cholinergic response to treatment with TRODELVY (eg, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, salivation, etc) can receive appropriate premedication (eg, atropine) for subsequent treatments. Additional supportive measures (e.g., fluid and electrolyte substitution) may also be employed as clinically indicated.

<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

Patients who exhibit an excessive cholinergic response to treatment with TRODELVY (such as abdominal cramping, diarrhea, salivation, or other responses) can receive appropriate premedication (such as atropine) for subsequent treatments.

To understand the severity of the diarrhea, I will also ask what her baseline number of bowel movements is and how many she is currently experiencing.

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How many stools are normal for you and how many did you have yesterday?

Normal for me is 0-1 per day, and yesterday I had diarrhea 10 times

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Dana states she hasn’t traveled, had any known exposures, or experienced any new symptoms.

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  • No travel
  • No other exposures to infectious agents
  • No additional symptoms
  • Normally has 0-1 bowel movements a day, had 10 yesterday

<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

Diagnostic assessments may also be required such as repeat CBCs, body temperature, or other tests based on history and physical exam.

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Possible diagnostic assessments

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Test results

Repeat complete blood count (CBC) with differential when clinically indicated

CBC within normal range

Body temperature

Normal body temperature

Other appropriate diagnostic tests based on history and physical exam

Unremarkable

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<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

Dana’s CBC results were normal. She also did not have a fever and had an unremarkable history and physical exam. Based on her responses and diagnostic assessments, it looks like Dana has Grade 3 diarrhea that is not caused by infection.

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Summary of evaluation

Grade 3 diarrhea

No infectious causes

No additional cholinergic symptoms

Abdominal cramping

Diarrhea

Salivation

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<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

After Dana’s healthcare provider rules out infectious causes, Dana begins taking loperamide as directed by her oncology nurse. Dana’s healthcare team continues to monitor her diarrhea. By day 17, her diarrhea has reduced to Grade 2.

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Day 15

  • Reports Grade 3 diarrhea
  • Infectious causes ruled out
  • Begins loperamide use

Day 17

  • Decreased to Grade 2 diarrhea
  • Continues loperamide use

Cycle 2

Day 1

  • Decreased to Grade 1 diarrhea
  • Continues loperamide use

<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

On cycle 2, day 1, Dana’s diarrhea has decreased to Grade 1, and she continues to take loperamide.

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Cycle 2

Day 8

  • Diarrhea has resolved
  • Stops loperamide use

<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

On cycle 2, day 8, her diarrhea has resolved, and she ceases loperamide use.

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PATIENT CASE: CLARA

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Let’s look at another patient case, this time for an HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer patient named Clara.

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Actor portrayal

Clara

Age: 66

Race/ethnicity: African American

Has fast progressing HR+/HER2- mBC

Metastatic treatment history:

  • Endocrine therapy + CDK4/6 inhibitor
  • 2 chemotherapies

Hypothetical patient case for illustrative purposes only. Information in this program does not constitute the provision of medical advice and should not substitute for clinical decision-making.

CDK4/6=cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6; HER2-=human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative; HR+=hormone receptor-positive; mBC=metastatic breast cancer.

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Clara is a 66-year-old African American woman with fast progressing HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. She previously underwent combination treatment with an endocrine therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitor followed by 2 chemotherapies. Following her TRODELVY prescription, Clara’s care team has had conversations with her to help her prepare for treatment.

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Clara

  • Age: 66
  • Race/ethnicity: African American
  • Adverse reactions experienced on prior therapies:
    • Nausea
    • Neutropenia
    • Diarrhea
    • Peripheral neuropathy
    • Alopecia

<VO: Dr. Schultz>

Prior to starting on TRODELVY, Clara is given premedications for the prevention of infusion-related reactions and nausea and vomiting. Her healthcare team notes that with previous treatments, she experienced nausea, neutropenia, diarrhea, peripheral neuropathy, and alopecia. They counsel her on what serious and common adverse reactions can occur with TRODELVY and when to call her healthcare team.

Clara’s doctor plans to administer primary prophylactic G-CSF in her first cycle of TRODELVY since Clara has at least 2 risk factors for febrile neutropenia per the TRODELVY Prescribing Information: she’s an older patient and has experienced previous neutropenia.

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Clara’s first cycle of TRODELVY

DOSE 1

DOSE 2

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On Day 8 of her first cycle with TRODELVY—and before her doctor has administered primary prophylactic G-CSF—Clara's healthcare team monitors her blood cell count and finds that her ANC is 900 per cubic millimeter. This causes Clara’s healthcare team to interrupt her first cycle, and she does not receive her scheduled second dose.

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At this point, there are a few things I would ask Clara, such as:

Has she experienced fatigue, weakness, or trouble breathing?

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Fatigue, weakness, or trouble breathing?

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Any new symptoms, such as cough, diarrhea, vomiting, chills, fever, or burning or pain when you urinate?

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Fatigue, weakness, or trouble breathing?

Any new symptoms, such as cough, diarrhea, vomiting, chills, fever, or burning or pain when you urinate?

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Any wounds that haven’t healed properly?

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Fatigue, weakness, or trouble breathing?

Any new symptoms, such as cough, diarrhea, vomiting, chills, fever, or burning or pain when you urinate?

Any wounds that haven’t healed properly?

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Clara reports still feeling fatigued but otherwise reports no other changes or symptoms.

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Fatigue, weakness, or trouble breathing?

Still feeling fatigued

Any new symptoms, such as cough, diarrhea, vomiting, chills, fever, or burning or pain when you urinate?

No

Any wounds that haven’t healed properly?

No

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Diagnostic assessments may also be required such as repeat CBCs, body temperature, or other tests based on her history and physical exam.

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Possible diagnostic assessments

Repeat CBC with differential when indicated

ANC on Day 8: 900/mm3

Body temperature

Normal

Other appropriate diagnostic tests based on history and physical exam

Unremarkable

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Based on her responses and diagnostic assessments, it looks like Clara has Grade 3 neutropenia and is afebrile.

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Summary of evaluation

Grade 3 neutropenia

Decreased neutrophil count

No fever

Fatigue

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How did her care team go about addressing Clara’s neutropenia?

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Action plan for Clara:

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Since her ANC is below 1000, TRODELVY is withheld for her day 8 dose and until her ANC is at least 1000/mm3. G-CSF is administered during treatment as clinically indicated. Although Clara is afebrile, her healthcare team continues to monitor her blood cell counts and body temperature.

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Withhold TRODELVY until ANC ≥1000/mm3 for Day 8 dose

Administer G-CSF during treatment as clinically indicated

Continue to monitor cell counts and body temperature

Clara's neutropenia was graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0

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Clara’s physician chose to give her long-acting G-CSF on Day 8 to help treat her neutropenia.

In my practice, I may consider short-acting G-CSF instead.

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<VO: Dr. Schultz>

As discussed earlier, determining the best path forward is a case-by-case decision.

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Clara’s healthcare team continues to monitor her blood counts. On Day 15, a CBC reveals resolution of neutropenia.

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Day 15

  • CBC reveals resolution of neutropenia
  • Resumes treatment with TRODELVY at 10 mg/kg
  • Receives G-CSF as prophylaxis for subsequent cycles of TRODELVY

<VO: Dr. Schultz>

At this point, Clara’s doctor decides to resume Clara’s treatment with TRODELVY at her original dose of 10 milligrams per kilogram, starting on Day 1 of Cycle 2. For each cycle of TRODELVY going forward, Clara receives long-acting G-CSF on Day 9 as prophylaxis.

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Clara's healthcare team addressed her neutropenia early and were able to implement established strategies to help manage it.

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MONITOR

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Since she did not experience prolonged Grade 3 neutropenia, Clara is an appropriate candidate to continue on therapy at her original dose.

However, it’s still important to continue to monitor Clara’s blood cell counts periodically.

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Monitor blood cell counts periodically during treatment

 

Instruct and remind patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they experience fever, chills, or other signs of infection.

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She should contact her healthcare provider immediately if she experiences fever, chills, or other signs of infection.

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Every patient case is different, and patient results may vary.

<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

With both Dana and Clara, we can see that early attention from their care teams helped them resolve certain adverse reactions and continue treatment with TRODELVY as clinically appropriate.

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<VO: Dr. Schultz>

Keep in mind that every patient case is different, and patient results may vary.

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<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

Now that we’ve seen how Clara and Dana did on treatment, are there any final tips you have for cultivating a relationship with your patients?

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<VO: Dr. Schultz>

I just want to emphasize again the importance of open and honest communication.

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<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

I couldn’t agree more. Listening to and answering patients’ questions is so important. It helps me to develop a stronger relationship with them and have better, more proactive conversations.

Setting expectations and developing adverse reaction management plans can help patients feel more confident in their treatment plan. It could also help them potentially continue therapy if clinically appropriate.

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Watch The Difference of Disease: TRODELVY Case Studies

Keep watching for continued Important Safety Information.

<VO: Dr. Schultz>

To learn more about TRODELVY clinical trials, see our video The Difference of Disease: TRODELVY Case Studies.

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<VO: Dr. Nguyen>

Please keep watching for continued Important Safety Information.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT’D)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Severe hypersensitivity reaction to TRODELVY.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Neutropenia: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia can occur as early as the first cycle of treatment and may require dose modification. Neutropenia occurred in 64% of patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 neutropenia occurred in 49% of patients. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 6%. Neutropenic colitis occurred in 1.4%. Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended starting in the first cycle of treatment in all patients at increased risk of febrile neutropenia, including older patients, patients with previous neutropenia, poor performance status, organ dysfunction, or multiple comorbidities. Monitor absolute neutrophil count (ANC) during treatment. Withhold TRODELVY for ANC below 1500/mm3 on Day 1 of any cycle or neutrophil count below 1000/mm3 on Day 8 of any cycle. Withhold TRODELVY for neutropenic fever. Treat neutropenia with G-CSF and administer prophylaxis in subsequent cycles as clinically indicated or indicated in Table 2 of USPI.

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TRODELVY is contraindicated for patients with severe hypersensitivity reaction to TRODELVY.

Warnings and precautions for TRODELVY include neutropenia, diarrhea, hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions, nausea and vomiting, increased risk of adverse reactions in patients with reduced UGT1A1 activity, and embryo-fetal toxicity.

Neutropenia: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia can occur as early as the first cycle of treatment and may require dose modification. Neutropenia occurred in 64% of patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 neutropenia occurred in 49% of patients. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 6%. Neutropenic colitis occurred in 1.4%. Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended starting in the first cycle of treatment in all patients at increased risk of febrile neutropenia, including older patients, patients with previous neutropenia, poor performance status, organ dysfunction, or multiple comorbidities. Monitor absolute neutrophil count (ANC) during treatment. Withhold TRODELVY for ANC below 1500/mm3 on Day 1 of any cycle or below 1000/mm3 on Day 8 of any cycle. Withhold TRODELVY for neutropenic fever. Treat neutropenia with G-CSF and administer prophylaxis in subsequent cycles as clinically indicated or indicated in Table 2 of USPI.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Diarrhea: Diarrhea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 diarrhea occurred in 11% of patients. One patient had intestinal perforation following diarrhea. Diarrhea that led to dehydration and subsequent acute kidney injury occurred in 0.7% of all patients. Withhold TRODELVY for Grade 3-4 diarrhea and resume when resolved to ≤Grade 1. At onset, evaluate for infectious causes and if negative, promptly initiate loperamide, 4 mg initially followed by 2 mg with every episode of diarrhea for a maximum of 16 mg daily. Discontinue loperamide 12 hours after diarrhea resolves. Additional supportive measures (e.g., fluid and electrolyte substitution) may also be employed as clinically indicated. Patients who exhibit an excessive cholinergic response to treatment can receive appropriate premedication (e.g., atropine) for subsequent treatments.

<VO: ISI>

Diarrhea: Diarrhea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 diarrhea occurred in 11% of patients. One patient had intestinal perforation following diarrhea. Diarrhea that led to dehydration and subsequent acute kidney injury occurred in 0.7% of all patients. Withhold TRODELVY for Grade 3-4 diarrhea and resume when resolved to ≤Grade 1. At onset, evaluate for infectious causes and if negative, promptly initiate loperamide, 4 mg initially followed by 2 mg with every episode of diarrhea for a maximum of 16 mg daily. Discontinue loperamide 12 hours after diarrhea resolves. Additional supportive measures (for example, fluid and electrolyte substitution) may also be employed as clinically indicated. Patients who exhibit an excessive cholinergic response to treatment can receive appropriate premedication (for example, atropine) for subsequent treatments.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Hypersensitivity and Infusion-Related Reactions: TRODELVY can cause serious hypersensitivity reactions including life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. Severe signs and symptoms included cardiac arrest, hypotension, wheezing, angioedema, swelling, pneumonitis, and skin reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions within 24 hours of dosing occurred in 35% of patients. Grade 3-4 hypersensitivity occurred in 2% of patients. The incidence of hypersensitivity reactions leading to permanent discontinuation of TRODELVY was 0.2%. The incidence of anaphylactic reactions was 0.2%. Pre-infusion medication is recommended. Have medications and emergency equipment to treat such reactions available for immediate use. Observe patients closely for hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions during each infusion and for at least 30 minutes after completion of each infusion. Permanently discontinue TRODELVY for Grade 4 infusion-related reactions.

<VO: ISI> 

Hypersensitivity and Infusion-Related Reactions: TRODELVY can cause serious hypersensitivity reactions including life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. Severe signs and symptoms included cardiac arrest, hypotension, wheezing, angioedema, swelling, pneumonitis, and skin reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions within 24 hours of dosing occurred in 35% of patients. Grade 3-4 hypersensitivity occurred in 2% of patients. The incidence of hypersensitivity reactions leading to permanent discontinuation of TRODELVY was 0.2%. The incidence of anaphylactic reactions was 0.2%. Pre-infusion medication is recommended. Have medications and emergency equipment to treat such reactions available for immediate use. Observe patients closely for hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions during each infusion and for at least 30 minutes after completion of each infusion. Permanently discontinue TRODELVY for Grade 4 infusion-related reactions.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Nausea and Vomiting: TRODELVY is emetogenic and can cause severe nausea and vomiting. Nausea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY and Grade 3-4 nausea occurred in 3% of these patients. Vomiting occurred in 35% of patients and Grade 3-4 vomiting occurred in 2% of these patients. Premedicate with a two or three drug combination regimen (e.g., dexamethasone with either a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist or an NK1 receptor antagonist as well as other drugs as indicated) for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Withhold TRODELVY doses for Grade 3 nausea or Grade 3-4 vomiting and resume with additional supportive measures when resolved to less than or equal to Grade 1. Additional antiemetics and other supportive measures may also be employed as clinically indicated. All patients should be given take-home medications with clear instructions for prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.

<VO: ISI>

Nausea and Vomiting: TRODELVY is emetogenic and can cause severe nausea and vomiting. Nausea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY and Grade 3-4 nausea occurred in 3% of these patients. Vomiting occurred in 35% of patients and Grade 3-4 vomiting occurred in 2% of these patients. Premedicate with a two or three drug combination regimen (for example, dexamethasone with either a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist or an NK1 receptor antagonist as well as other drugs as indicated) for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Withhold TRODELVY doses for Grade 3 nausea or Grade 3-4 vomiting and resume with additional supportive measures when resolved to Grade ≤1. Additional antiemetics and other supportive measures may also be employed as clinically indicated. All patients should be given take-home medications with clear instructions for prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Increased Risk of Adverse Reactions in Patients with Reduced UGT1A1 Activity: Patients homozygous for the uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1)*28 allele are at increased risk for neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, and anemia and may be at increased risk for other adverse reactions with TRODELVY. The incidence of Grade 3-4 neutropenia was 58% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28, 49% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 43% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. The incidence of Grade 3-4 anemia was 21% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, 10% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 9% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. Closely monitor patients with known reduced UGT1A1 activity for adverse reactions. Withhold or permanently discontinue TRODELVY based on clinical assessment of the onset, duration and severity of the observed adverse reactions in patients with evidence of acute early-onset or unusually severe adverse reactions, which may indicate reduced UGT1A1 function.

<VO: ISI>

Increased Risk of Adverse Reactions in Patients with Reduced UGT1A1 Activity: Patients homozygous for the uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyl transferase 1A1 or UGT1A1*28 allele are at increased risk for neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, and anemia and may be at increased risk for other adverse reactions with TRODELVY. The incidence of Grade 3-4 neutropenia was 58% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28, 49% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 43% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. The incidence of Grade 3-4 anemia was 21% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, 10% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 9% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. Closely monitor patients with known reduced UGT1A1 activity for adverse reactions. Withhold or permanently discontinue TRODELVY based on clinical assessment of the onset, duration and severity of the observed adverse reactions in patients with evidence of acute early-onset or unusually severe adverse reactions, which may indicate reduced UGT1A1 function.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on its mechanism of action, TRODELVY can cause teratogenicity and/or embryo-fetal lethality when administered to a pregnant woman. TRODELVY contains a genotoxic component, SN-38, and targets rapidly dividing cells. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 3 months after the last dose.

<VO: ISI>

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on its mechanism of action, TRODELVY can cause teratogenicity and/or embryo-fetal lethality when administered to a pregnant woman. TRODELVY contains a genotoxic component, SN-38, and targets rapidly dividing cells. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 3 months after the last dose.

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ADVERSE REACTIONS

In the pooled safety population, the most common (≥25%) adverse reactions including laboratory abnormalities were decreased leukocyte count (84%), decreased neutrophil count (75%), decreased hemoglobin (69%), diarrhea (64%), nausea (64%), decreased lymphocyte count (63%), fatigue (51%), alopecia (45%), constipation (37%), increased glucose (37%), decreased albumin (35%), vomiting (35%), decreased appetite (30%), decreased creatinine clearance (28%), increased alkaline phosphatase (28%), decreased magnesium (27%), decreased potassium (26%), and decreased sodium (26%).

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The following adverse reactions were observed with TRODELVY. 

In the pooled safety population, the most common (≥25%) adverse reactions including laboratory abnormalities were decreased leukocyte count (84%), decreased neutrophil count (75%), decreased hemoglobin (69%), diarrhea (64%), nausea (64%), decreased lymphocyte count (63%), fatigue (51%), alopecia (45%), constipation (37%), increased glucose (37%), decreased albumin (35%), vomiting (35%), decreased appetite (30%), decreased creatinine clearance (28%), increased alkaline phosphatase (28%), decreased magnesium (27%), decreased potassium (26%), and decreased sodium (26%).

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ADVERSE REACTIONS

In the ASCENT study (locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer), the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) were fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, alopecia, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (SAR) incidence (>1%) were neutropenia (7%), diarrhea (4%), and pneumonia (3%). SAR were reported in 27% of patients, and 5% discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. The most common Grade 3-4 lab abnormalities (incidence ≥25%) in the ASCENT study were reduced neutrophils, leukocytes, and lymphocytes.

In the TROPiCS-02 study (locally advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer), the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) were diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, alopecia, and constipation. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (SAR) (>1%) were diarrhea (5%), febrile neutropenia (4%), neutropenia (3%), abdominal pain, colitis, neutropenic colitis, pneumonia, and vomiting (each 2%). SAR were reported in 28% of patients, and 6% discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. The most common Grade 3-4 lab abnormalities (incidence ≥25%) in the TROPiCS-02 study were reduced neutrophils and leukocytes.

<VO: ISI>

In the ASCENT study (locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer), the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) were fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, alopecia, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (incidence (>1%) were neutropenia (7%), diarrhea (4%), and pneumonia (3%). Serious adverse reactions were reported in 27% of patients, and 5% of patients discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. The most common Grade 3-4 lab abnormalities (incidence ≥25%) in the ASCENT study were reduced neutrophils, leukocytes, and lymphocytes.

In the TROPiCS-02 study (locally advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer), the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) were diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, alopecia, and constipation. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (SAR) (>1%) were diarrhea (5%), febrile neutropenia (4%), neutropenia (3%), abdominal pain, colitis, neutropenic colitis, pneumonia, and vomiting (each 2%). SAR were reported in 28% of patients, and 6% discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. The most common Grade 3-4 lab abnormalities (incidence ≥25%) in the TROPiCS-02 study were reduced neutrophils and leukocytes.

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DRUG INTERACTIONS

UGT1A1 Inhibitors: Concomitant administration of TRODELVY with inhibitors of UGT1A1 may increase the incidence of adverse reactions due to potential increase in systemic exposure to SN-38. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inhibitors with TRODELVY.

UGT1A1 Inducers: Exposure to SN-38 may be reduced in patients concomitantly receiving UGT1A1 enzyme inducers. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inducers with TRODELVY.

Please see link provided for full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING, also available at TRODELVYhcp.com

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. 

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Drug interactions for TRODELVY include UGT1A1 inhibitors and UGT1A1 inducers. 

UGT1A1 Inhibitors: Concomitant administration of TRODELVY with inhibitors of UGT1A1 may increase the incidence of adverse reactions due to potential increase in systemic exposure to SN-38. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inhibitors with TRODELVY.

UGT1A1 Inducers: Exposure to SN-38 may be reduced in patients concomitantly receiving UGT1A1 enzyme inducers. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inducers with TRODELVY.

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ANC=absolute neutrophil count; ASCO=American Society of Clinical Oncology; BICR=blinded independent central review; BRCA=breast cancer gene; CAP=College of American Pathologists; CD4=cluster of differentiation 4; CDK4/6i=cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor; DOR=duration of response; ECOG=Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; FN=febrile neutropenia; G-CSF=granulocyte colony-stimulating factor; HER2=human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; HR=hormone receptor; IHC=immunohistochemistry; IV=intravenous; mBC=metastatic breast cancer; mTNBC=metastatic triple-negative breast cancer; ORR=objective response rate; OS=overall survival; PFS=progression-free survival; PRO=patient-reported outcome; RECIST=Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors.

References: 1. TRODELVY. Prescribing Information. Gilead Sciences, Inc.; March 2025. 2. Rugo HS, Bardia A, Marmé F, et al. Overall survival with sacituzumab govitecan in hormone receptor-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative metastatic breast cancer (TROPiCS-02): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2023;402(10411):1423-1433. 3. Rugo HS, Tolaney SM, Loirat D, et al. Safety analyses from the phase 3 ASCENT trial of sacituzumab govitecan in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. NPJ Breast Cancer. 2022;8(1):98. doi:10.1038/s41523-022-00467-1 4. Data on file. Gilead Sciences, Inc.; March 2025. 5. National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Treatment & Diagnosis (DCTD). Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). Version 5.0. National Institutes of Health. Published November 27, 2017. Accessed October 10, 2025.

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Indications

TRODELVY® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) is a Trop-2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:

  • ​Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) who have received two or more prior systemic therapies, at least one of them for metastatic disease.
  • Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH–) breast cancer who have received endocrine-based therapy and at least two additional systemic therapies in the metastatic setting.

Important Safety Information

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Boxed Warning: neutropenia and diarrhea
  • ​TRODELVY can cause severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia. Withhold TRODELVY for absolute neutrophil count below 1500/mm3 or neutropenic fever. Monitor blood cell counts periodically during treatment. Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended for all patients at increased risk of febrile neutropenia. Initiate anti-infective treatment in patients with febrile neutropenia without delay.
  • TRODELVY can cause severe diarrhea. Monitor patients with diarrhea and give fluid and electrolytes as needed. At the onset of diarrhea, evaluate for infectious causes and, if negative, promptly initiate loperamide. If severe diarrhea occurs, withhold TRODELVY until resolved to ≤Grade 1 and reduce subsequent doses.
Contraindications
  • Severe hypersensitivity reaction to TRODELVY.
Warnings and precautions

Neutropenia: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal neutropenia can occur as early as the first cycle of treatment and may require dose modification. Neutropenia occurred in 64% of patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 neutropenia occurred in 49% of patients. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 6%. Neutropenic colitis occurred in 1.4%. Primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended starting in the first cycle of treatment in all patients at increased risk of febrile neutropenia, including older patients, patients with previous neutropenia, poor performance status, organ dysfunction, or multiple comorbidities. Monitor absolute neutrophil count (ANC) during treatment. Withhold TRODELVY for ANC below 1500/mm3 on Day 1 of any cycle or below 1000/mm3 on Day 8 of any cycle. Withhold TRODELVY for neutropenic fever. Treat neutropenia with G-CSF and administer prophylaxis in subsequent cycles as clinically indicated or indicated in Table 2 of USPI.

Diarrhea: Diarrhea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY. Grade 3-4 diarrhea occurred in 11% of patients. One patient had intestinal perforation following diarrhea. Diarrhea that led to dehydration and subsequent acute kidney injury occurred in 0.7% of all patients. Withhold TRODELVY for Grade 3-4 diarrhea and resume when resolved to ≤Grade 1. At onset, evaluate for infectious causes and if negative, promptly initiate loperamide, 4 mg initially followed by 2 mg with every episode of diarrhea for a maximum of 16 mg daily. Discontinue loperamide 12 hours after diarrhea resolves. Additional supportive measures (e.g., fluid and electrolyte substitution) may also be employed as clinically indicated. Patients who exhibit an excessive cholinergic response to treatment can receive appropriate premedication (e.g., atropine) for subsequent treatments.

Hypersensitivity and Infusion-Related Reactions: TRODELVY can cause serious hypersensitivity reactions including life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. Severe signs and symptoms included cardiac arrest, hypotension, wheezing, angioedema, swelling, pneumonitis, and skin reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions within 24 hours of dosing occurred in 35% of patients. Grade 3-4 hypersensitivity occurred in 2% of patients. The incidence of hypersensitivity reactions leading to permanent discontinuation of TRODELVY was 0.2%. The incidence of anaphylactic reactions was 0.2%. Pre-infusion medication is recommended. Have medications and emergency equipment to treat such reactions available for immediate use. Observe patients closely for hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions during each infusion and for at least 30 minutes after completion of each infusion. Permanently discontinue TRODELVY for Grade 4 infusion-related reactions.

Nausea and Vomiting: TRODELVY is emetogenic and can cause severe nausea and vomiting. Nausea occurred in 64% of all patients treated with TRODELVY and Grade 3-4 nausea occurred in 3% of these patients. Vomiting occurred in 35% of patients and Grade 3-4 vomiting occurred in 2% of these patients. Premedicate with a two or three drug combination regimen (e.g., dexamethasone with either a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist or an NK1 receptor antagonist as well as other drugs as indicated) for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Withhold TRODELVY doses for Grade 3 nausea or Grade 3-4 vomiting and resume with additional supportive measures when resolved to Grade ≤1. Additional antiemetics and other supportive measures may also be employed as clinically indicated. All patients should be given take-home medications with clear instructions for prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.

Increased Risk of Adverse Reactions in Patients with Reduced UGT1A1 Activity: Patients homozygous for the uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1)*28 allele are at increased risk for neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, and anemia and may be at increased risk for other adverse reactions with TRODELVY. The incidence of Grade 3-4 neutropenia was 58% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28, 49% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 43% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. The incidence of Grade 3-4 anemia was 21% in patients homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, 10% in patients heterozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele, and 9% in patients homozygous for the wild-type allele. Closely monitor patients with known reduced UGT1A1 activity for adverse reactions. Withhold or permanently discontinue TRODELVY based on clinical assessment of the onset, duration and severity of the observed adverse reactions in patients with evidence of acute early-onset or unusually severe adverse reactions, which may indicate reduced UGT1A1 function.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on its mechanism of action, TRODELVY can cause teratogenicity and/or embryo-fetal lethality when administered to a pregnant woman. TRODELVY contains a genotoxic component, SN-38, and targets rapidly dividing cells. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TRODELVY and for 3 months after the last dose.

Adverse Reactions

In the pooled safety population, the most common (≥25%) adverse reactions including laboratory abnormalities were decreased leukocyte count (84%), decreased neutrophil count (75%), decreased hemoglobin (69%), diarrhea (64%), nausea (64%), decreased lymphocyte count (63%), fatigue (51%), alopecia (45%), constipation (37%), increased glucose (37%), decreased albumin (35%), vomiting (35%), decreased appetite (30%), decreased creatinine clearance (28%), increased alkaline phosphatase (28%), decreased magnesium (27%), decreased potassium (26%), and decreased sodium (26%).

In the ASCENT study (locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer), the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) were fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, alopecia, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (SAR) (>1%) were neutropenia (7%), diarrhea (4%), and pneumonia (3%). SAR were reported in 27% of patients, and 5% discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. The most common Grade 3-4 lab abnormalities (incidence ≥25%) in the ASCENT study were reduced neutrophils, leukocytes, and lymphocytes.

In the TROPiCS-02 study (locally advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer), the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) were diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, alopecia, and constipation. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (SAR) (>1%) were diarrhea (5%), febrile neutropenia (4%), neutropenia (3%), abdominal pain, colitis, neutropenic colitis, pneumonia, and vomiting (each 2%). SAR were reported in 28% of patients, and 6% discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. The most common Grade 3-4 lab abnormalities (incidence ≥25%) in the TROPiCS-02 study were reduced neutrophils and leukocytes.

Drug Interactions

UGT1A1 Inhibitors: Concomitant administration of TRODELVY with inhibitors of UGT1A1 may increase the incidence of adverse reactions due to potential increase in systemic exposure to SN-38. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inhibitors with TRODELVY.

UGT1A1 Inducers: Exposure to SN-38 may be reduced in patients concomitantly receiving UGT1A1 enzyme inducers. Avoid administering UGT1A1 inducers with TRODELVY.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING.