Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2023
ZYNYZ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials [see Clinical Studies (14)].
The recommended dosage of ZYNYZ is 500 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 4 weeks until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 24 months.
Administer ZYNYZ as an intravenous infusion after dilution [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
No dose reduction of ZYNYZ is recommended. In general, withhold ZYNYZ for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue ZYNYZ for life‑threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
Dosage modifications for ZYNYZ for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions:
Adverse Reaction | Severity* | ZYNYZ Dosage Modifications |
---|---|---|
Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] | ||
Pneumonitis | Grade 2 | Withhold† |
Grade 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
Colitis | Grade 2 or 3 | Withhold† |
Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver | AST or ALT greater than 3 but no more than 8 times ULN OR Total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULN | Withhold† |
AST or ALT increases to more than 8 times ULN OR Total bilirubin greater than 3 times ULN | Permanently discontinue | |
Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver‡ | Baseline AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN OR Baseline AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN | Withhold† |
AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN OR Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN | Permanently discontinue | |
Endocrinopathies§ | Grade 3 or 4 | Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue depending on severity |
Nephritis with renal dysfunction | Grade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine | Withhold† |
Grade 4 increased blood creatinine | Permanently discontinue | |
Exfoliative dermatologic conditions | Grade 3 or suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS | Withhold† |
Grade 4 or confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS | Permanently discontinue | |
Myocarditis | Grade 2, 3, or 4 | Permanently discontinue |
Neurological toxicities | Grade 2 | Withhold† |
Grade 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
Other Adverse Reactions | ||
Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] | Grade 1 or 2 | Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion |
Grade 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue |
AST = aspartate aminotransferase; ALT = alanine aminotransferase; DRESS = drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; SJS = Stevens-Johnson syndrome; TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis; ULN = upper limit of normal.
* Toxicity graded per National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.
† Resume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or inability to reduce prednisone to less than 10 mg/day (or equivalent) within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
‡ If AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline in patients with liver involvement, withhold or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ based on recommendations for hepatitis with no liver involvement.
§ Depending on clinical severity, consider withholding for Grade 2 endocrinopathy until symptom improvement with hormone replacement. Resume once acute symptoms have resolved.
Do not administer ZYNYZ using a polyurethane infusion set.
Visually inspect the vial for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. ZYNYZ is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow solution and is free of particles. Discard the vial if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or contains particulate matter.
Do not shake the vial.
Preparation:
Storage of diluted ZYNYZ solution:
Protect the diluted ZYNYZ solution from light during storage.
Store diluted ZYNYZ solution:
OR
Do not freeze or shake diluted solution.
Administration:
Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake.
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