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Vyloy (Zolbetuximab-clzb for Injection): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings

Vyloy

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Last updated on RxList: 11/6/2024

Drug Summary

What Is Vyloy?

Vyloy (zolbetuximab-clzb) is a claudin 18.2-directed cytolytic antibody and is indicated in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma whose tumors are claudin (CLDN) 18.2 positive as determined by an FDA-approved test.

What Are Side Effects of Vyloy?

Side effects of Vyloy in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX include:

  • nausea and vomiting (may be severe, especially during the first treatment cycle),
  • fatigue,
  • decreased appetite,
  • diarrhea,
  • numbness and tingling in extremities,
  • abdominal pain,
  • constipation,
  • weight loss,
  • hypersensitivity reactions,
  • fever,
  • decreased white blood cell counts (neutrophils, leucocytes, lymphocytes),
  • decreased albumin,
  • increased creatinine,
  • decreased hemoglobin,
  • increased or decreased glucose,
  • increased aspartate aminotransferase,
  • decreased platelets,
  • increased alkaline phosphatase,
  • increased alanine aminotransferase,
  • decreased sodium,
  • increased phosphate,
  • decreased potassium, and
  • decreased magnesium.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Vyloy

The recommended first dose of Vyloy is 800 mg/m2 followed by 600 mg/m2 every 3 weeks or 400 mg/m2 every 2 weeks.

Vyloy In Children

The safety and effectiveness of Vyloy in pediatric patients have not been established.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Vyloy?

Vyloy may interact with other medicines.

Vyloy is used in combination with fluoropyrimidine- or platinum-containing chemotherapy. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy products for drug interaction information.

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Vyloy During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Vyloy; it is unknown how it might affect a fetus. Vyloy is used in combination with fluoropyrimidine- or platinum-containing chemotherapy. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy products for pregnancy testing, contraception, and infertility information. It is unknown if Vyloy passes into breast milk. Because antibodies may pass into breast milk and because of the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed child, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Vyloy and for 8 months after the last dose.

Additional Information

Our Vyloy (zolbetuximab-clzb) for Injection, for Intravenous Use Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Description for Vyloy

Zolbetuximab-clzb is a chimeric (mouse/human) antibody composed of variable regions derived from mouse anti-human claudin-18 isoform 2 monoclonal antibody and constant regions derived from human IgG1. The molecular weight is approximately 147 kDa.

VYLOY (zolbetuximab-clzb) for injection is provided as a sterile, preservative-free, white to off-white lyophilized powder in single-dose vials for intravenous use. VYLOY is supplied as 100 mg per vial and requires reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection, USP, (5 mL) resulting in a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution with a final concentration of 20 mg/mL. Each mL of reconstituted solution contains 20 mg of zolbetuximab-clzb, arginine (23.24 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.21 mg), sucrose (51.30 mg), and phosphoric acid to adjust pH to 6.0.

Uses for Vyloy

VYLOY, in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma whose tumors are claudin (CLDN) 18.2 positive as determined by an FDA-approved test [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and Clinical Studies].

Dosage for Vyloy

Patient Selection

Select adult patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors are CLDN18.2 positive (defined as ≥75% of tumor cells demonstrating moderate to strong membranous CLDN18 immunohistochemical staining) for treatment with VYLOY in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy using an FDA-approved test [see Clinical Studies].

Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of CLDN18.2 is available at http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.

Prior To Administration

If a patient is experiencing nausea and/or vomiting prior to administration of VYLOY, the symptoms should be resolved to Grade ≤1 before administering the first infusion.

Premedication

Prior to each infusion of VYLOY, premedicate patients with a combination of antiemetics (e.g., NK-1 receptor blockers and/or 5-HT3 receptor blockers, as well as other drugs as indicated) for the prevention of nausea and vomiting [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Recommended Dosage

Administer VYLOY in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy as follows:

  • First dose: 800 mg/m2 intravenously
  • Subsequent doses:
    • 600 mg/m2 intravenously every 3 weeks, or
    • 400 mg/m2 intravenously every 2 weeks
  • Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Dosage Modifications For Adverse Reactions

No dose reduction for VYLOY is recommended. Adverse reactions for VYLOY are managed by reducing the infusion rate, interruption of the infusion, withholding the dose, and/or permanently discontinuing VYLOY as described in Table 1.

Table 1. Recommended Dose Modifications for VYLOY for Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reaction Severity1 Dose Modification
Hypersensitivity or Infusion-related reactions
[see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ].
Grade 2
  • Interrupt the infusion until Grade ≤1, then resume at a reduced infusion rate for the remaining infusion.
  • Premedicate and administer the next infusion per the infusion rates in Table 2.
Grade 32 or 4 or anaphylaxis
  • Immediately stop the infusion and permanently discontinue
1. Toxicity was graded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 5.0 (NCI-CTCAE v5.0)
2. Follow Grade 2 management for Grade 3 infusion-related nausea and vomiting

Preparation

Reconstitution
  • Calculate the recommended dose based on the patient’s body surface area as described in Section 2.3 to determine the total volume and number of vials needed. Reconstitute each vial by slowly adding 5 mL of Sterile Water For Injection, directing the stream along the walls of the vial and not directly onto the lyophilized powder. The reconstituted solution contains 20 mg/mL of VYLOY.
  • Slowly swirl each vial until the contents are completely dissolved. Allow the reconstituted vial(s) to settle until the bubbles are gone. Do not shake the vial.
  • Visually inspect the reconstituted solution for particulate matter and discoloration. The reconstituted solution should be clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slight yellow and free of visible particles. Discard any vial with visible particles or discoloration.
  • Store reconstituted vial(s) at room temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) for up to 5 hours if not used immediately. This product does not contain a preservative.
Dilution
  • Withdraw the required volume of reconstituted VYLOY vial(s) and transfer into an infusion bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, to a final concentration of 5 mg/mL.
    • The diluted solution of VYLOY is compatible with intravenous infusion bags composed of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) [with either Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) or, Trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) plasticizers], ethylene propylene copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer, PP and styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymer,
    • The diluted solution of VYLOY is compatible with infusion tubing composed of PE, PVC [with DEHP, TOTM or Di(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate plasticizers], polybutadiene (PB), or elastomer modified polypropylene with in-line filter membranes composed of polyethersulfone (PES) or polysulfone.
  • Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake the bag.
  • Visually inspect the infusion bag for any particulate matter prior to use. The diluted solution should be free of visible particles. Do not use the infusion bag if particulate matter is observed.
  • Discard any unused portion left in the single-dose vials.
Storage Of Diluted Infusion
  • Store the prepared infusion bag:
  • At room temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) for no longer than 6 hours from the end of the preparation of the infusion bag to the completion of the infusion.
  • Under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for no longer than 16 hours from the end of the preparation of the infusion bag to the completion of the infusion. Do not freeze.

Administration

  • Administer VYLOY as an intravenous infusion only. Do NOT administer as an intravenous push or bolus.
  • If VYLOY and fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy are administered on the same day, VYLOY must be administered first.
  • No incompatibilities have been observed with
    • closed system transfer devices composed of PP, PE, stainless steel, silicone (rubber/oil/resin), polyisoprene, PVC with TOTM plasticizer, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer, methyl methacrylate-ABS copolymer, thermoplastic elastomer, polytetrafluoroethylene, polycarbonate, PES, acrylic copolymer, polybutylene terephthalate, PB, or EVA copolymer.
    • central ports composed of silicone rubber, titanium alloy or PVC with TOTM plasticizer.
  • In-line filters (pore size of 0.2 μm composed of materials listed above) are recommended to be used during administration.
  • Do NOT co-administer other drugs through the same infusion line.
  • Immediately administer the infusion as described in Table 2. To minimize the risk of adverse reactions, begin each infusion at a slower rate for 30 to 60 minutes; if tolerated, gradually increase the rate as described in Table 2.
  • If the infusion time exceeds the recommended storage time (6 hours from end of preparation of infusion solution at room temperature or 16 hours from end of preparation of infusion solution under refrigeration), the infusion bag must be discarded and a new infusion bag prepared to continue the infusion.
Infusion Rate Recommendations

Table 2. Infusion Rates Recommended for Each VYLOY Infusion

VYLOY Dose Initial Infusion Rate
(first 30-60 minutes)1
Subsequent Infusion Rate
First Dose 800 mg/m2 100 mg/m2/hr 200-265 mg/m2/hr
Subsequent Doses 600 mg/m2 every 3 weeks
or
400 mg/m2 every 2 weeks
75 mg/m2/hr
or
50 mg/m2/hr
150-265 mg/m2/hr
or
100-200 mg/m2/hr
1. In the absence of adverse reactions after 30 to 60 minutes, the infusion rate can be increased to the subsequent infusion rate as tolerated.

HOW SUPPLIED

Dosage Forms And Strengths

For injection: 100 mg of zolbetuximab-clzb as a white to off-white lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial for reconstitution.

Storage And Handling

VYLOY (zolbetuximab-clzb) for injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, white to off-white lyophilized powder in single-dose vials. Each vial contains 100 mg of Vyloy and is available in the following package:

  • Carton of one 100 mg single-dose vial (NDC 0469-3425-10)

Store VYLOY vials refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton. Do not freeze. Do not shake.

Manufactured by: Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Northbrook, Illinois 60062. Revised: Oct 2024

Side Effects for Vyloy

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

  • Hypersensitivity Reactions, including anaphylaxis, and infusion related reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
  • Severe Nausea and Vomiting [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]

Clinical Trials Experience

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

The pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to VYLOY in 533 patients at an 800 mg/m2 initial dose followed by subsequent doses of 600 mg/m2 every 3 weeks in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy in the SPOTLIGHT (279) and GLOW (254) studies. Among 533 patients who received VYLOY in these studies, 47% were exposed for ≥6 months and 20% were exposed for ≥12 months.

In this pooled population, the most common (≥15%) adverse reactions, were nausea, vomiting, fatigue, decreased appetite, diarrhea, peripheral sensory neuropathy, abdominal pain, constipation, decreased weight, hypersensitivity reactions, and pyrexia. The most common (≥15%) laboratory abnormalities in the pooled population were decreased neutrophil count, decreased leucocyte count, decreased albumin, increased creatinine, decreased hemoglobin, increased glucose, decreased lymphocyte count, increased aspartate aminotransferase, decreased platelets, increased alkaline phosphatase, increased alanine aminotransferase, decreased glucose, decreased sodium, increased phosphate, decreased potassium, and decreased magnesium.

SPOTLIGHT

The safety of VYLOY was evaluated in SPOTLIGHT in patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or GEJ cancer who received at least one dose of VYLOY at an 800 mg/m2 initial dose followed by 600 mg/m2 subsequent doses every 3 weeks in combination with mFOLFOX6 [see Clinical Studies]. The median duration of exposure to VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 was 6.2 months (range: 1 day to 40.9 months).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 45% of patients treated with VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6; the most common serious adverse reactions (≥2%) were vomiting (8%), nausea (7%), neutropenia (2.9%), febrile neutropenia (2.9%), diarrhea (2.9%), intestinal obstruction (3.2%), pyrexia (2.5%), pneumonia (2.5%), respiratory failure (2.2%), pulmonary embolism (2.2%), decreased appetite (2.1%) and sepsis (2.0%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 5% of patients who received VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 including sepsis (1.4%), pneumonia (1.1%), respiratory failure (1.1%), intestinal obstruction (0.7%), acute hepatic failure (0.4%), acute myocardial infarction (0.4%), death (0.4%), disseminated intravascular coagulation (0.4%), encephalopathy (0.4%), and upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (0.4%).

Permanent discontinuation of VYLOY due to an adverse reaction occurred in 20% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation (≥2%) were nausea and vomiting.

Dosage interruptions of VYLOY due to an adverse reaction occurred in 75% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to dose interruption (≥5%) were nausea, vomiting, neutropenia, abdominal pain, fatigue, and hypertension.

Tables 3 and 4 summarize the most common (≥15%) adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities with a difference between arms of ≥5%, respectively, compared to placebo in SPOTLIGHT.

Table 3. Adverse Reactions (≥15%) in Patients Treated with VYLOY in SPOTLIGHT with a Difference Between Arms of ≥5% Compared to Placebo

Adverse Reaction VYLOY
with mFOLFOX6
n=279
Placebo
with mFOLFOX6
n=278
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 82 16 61 7
Vomiting 67 16 36 6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 47 6 34 3.2
General disorders and administration site conditions
Peripheral edema 18 0.7 9 0

Table 4. Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 15%) in SPOTLIGHT with a Difference Between Arms of ≥ 5% Compared to Placebo

Laboratory Abnormality VYLOY with mFOLFOX61 Placebo with mFOLFOX61
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
Albumin decreased 78 4.4 47 1.1
Potassium decreased 28 11 21 6
Glucose decreased 45 0.4 35 0.4
Sodium decreased 29 5 21 2.9
1. The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 271 to 272 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value.

GLOW

The safety of VYLOY was evaluated in GLOW in patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric/GEJ cancer who received at least one dose of VYLOY at an 800 mg/m2 initial dose followed by 600 mg/m2 subsequent doses every 3 weeks in combination with CAPOX [see Clinical Studies]. The median duration of exposure to VYLOY in combination with CAPOX was 4.4 months (range: 0.03 to 30.7 months).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 47% of patients treated with VYLOY in combination with CAPOX; the most common serious adverse reactions (≥2%) were vomiting (6%), nausea (4.3%), decreased appetite (3.9%), decreased platelet count (3.1%), upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (2.8%), diarrhea (2.8%), pneumonia (2.4%), pulmonary embolism (2.3%), and pyrexia (2.0%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8% of patients who received VYLOY in combination with CAPOX including sepsis (1.2%), pneumonia (0.4%), death (0.8%), upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (0.8%), cerebral hemorrhage (0.8%), abdominal infection (0.4%), acute respiratory distress syndrome (0.4%), cardio-respiratory arrest (0.4%), decreased platelet count (0.4%), disseminated intravascular coagulation (0.4%), dyspnea (0.4%), gastric perforation (0.4%), hemorrhagic ascites (0.4%), procedural complication (0.4%), sudden death (0.4%), and syncope (0.4%).

Permanent discontinuation of VYLOY due to an adverse reaction occurred in 19% of patients; the most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation (≥2%) was vomiting.

Dosage interruption of VYLOY due to an adverse reaction occurred in 55% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to dose interruption (≥2%) were nausea, vomiting, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, fatigue, infusion-related reaction, and abdominal pain.

Tables 5 and 6 summarize the most common (≥15%) adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities with a difference between arms of ≥5%, respectively compared to placebo in GLOW.

Table 5. Adverse Reactions (≥15%) in Patients Treated with VYLOY in GLOW with a Difference Between Arms of ≥5% Compared to Placebo

Adverse Reaction VYLOY
with CAPOX
n=254
Placebo
with CAPOX
n=249
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 69 9 50 2.4
Vomiting 66 12 31 3.6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 41 7 34 1.6
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia 20 7 14 2.8
Investigations
Weight decreased 20 0.4 10 0.4

Other clinically relevant adverse reactions (<15%) in GLOW with a difference between arms of 5% compared to placebo included peripheral edema.

Table 6. Laboratory Abnormalities (≥15%) in Patients Treated with VYLOY in GLOW with a Difference Between Arms of ≥5% Compared to Placebo

Laboratory Abnormality VYLOY with CAPOX1 Placebo with CAPOX1
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
All Grades
%
Grade 3 or 4
%
Albumin decreased 66 3.8 47 1.7
Leukocytes decreased 66 6 60 8
Neutrophils decreased 76 21 70 14
Glucose decreased 24 0 18 0
1. The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 237 to 238 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value

Drug Interactions for Vyloy

No Information Provided

Warnings for Vyloy

Included as part of the "PRECAUTIONS" Section

Precautions for Vyloy

Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis Reactions, And Infusion Related Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, including serious anaphylaxis reactions, and serious and fatal infusion-related reactions (IRR) have been reported in clinical studies when VYLOY has been administered.

Any grade hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, occurring with VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX was 18%. Severe (Grade 3 or 4) hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, occurred in 2% of patients. Seven patients (1.3%) permanently discontinued VYLOY for hypersensitivity reactions, including two patients (0.4%) who permanently discontinued VYLOY due to anaphylactic reactions. Seventeen (3.2%) patients required dose interruption, and three patients (0.6%) required infusion rate reduction due to hypersensitivity reactions.

All grade IRRs occurred in 3.2% in patients administered VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX. Severe (Grade 3) IRRs occurred in 2 (0.4%) patients who received VYLOY. An IRR led to permanent discontinuation of VYLOY in 2 (0.4%) patients and dose interruption in 7 (1.3%) patients. The infusion rate was reduced for VYLOY for 2 (0.4%) patients due to an IRR.

Monitor patients during infusion with VYLOY and for 2 hours after completion of infusion or longer if clinically indicated, for hypersensitivity reactions with symptoms and signs that are highly suggestive of anaphylaxis (urticaria, repetitive cough, wheeze and throat tightness/change in voice). Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of IRRs including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, salivary hypersecretion, pyrexia, chest discomfort, chills, back pain, cough and hypertension.

If a severe or life-threatening hypersensitivity or IRR reaction occurs, discontinue VYLOY permanently, treat symptoms according to standard medical care, and monitor until symptoms resolve. For any Grade 2 hypersensitivity or IRR, interrupt the VYLOY infusion until Grade ≤1, then resume at a reduced infusion rate for the remaining infusion. Premedicate the patient with antihistamines for the subsequent infusions, administer per the infusion rates in Table 2 and closely monitor the patient for symptoms and signs of a hypersensitivity reaction. The infusion rate may be gradually increased as tolerated [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

Severe Nausea And Vomiting

VYLOY is emetogenic. Nausea and vomiting occurred more often during the first cycle of treatment.

All grade nausea and vomiting occurred in 82% and 67% respectively of patients treated with VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 and 69% and 66% in combination with CAPOX, respectively. Severe (Grade 3) nausea occurred in 16% and 9% of patients treated with VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX respectively. Severe (Grade 3) vomiting occurred in 16% and 12% of patients treated with VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX.

Nausea led to permanent discontinuation of VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX in 18 (3.4%) patients and dose interruption in 147 (28%) patients. Vomiting led to permanent discontinuation of VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX in 20 (3.8%) patients and dose interruption in 150 (28%) patients.

Pretreat with antiemetics prior to each infusion of VYLOY [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Manage patients during and after infusion with antiemetics or fluid replacement.

Interrupt the infusion, or permanently discontinue VYLOY based on severity [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

Patient Counseling Information

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

Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis And Infusion-Related Reactions

Advise patients of the risk of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and infusion-related reactions and to contact their healthcare provider right away if they experience symptoms of a hypersensitivity or infusion-related reaction during or after the administration of VYLOY. [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Severe Nausea And Vomiting

Advise patients of the risk of severe nausea and vomiting and to immediately contact their healthcare provider if they experience persistent or worsening nausea or vomiting [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Lactation

Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with VYLOY and for 8 months after the last dose of VYLOY [see Use In Specific Populations].

Nonclinical Toxicology

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility

No studies in animals have been performed with zolbetuximab-clzb to evaluate carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or impairment of fertility.

Use In Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Risk Summary

There are no data with VYLOY use in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks. Embryo-fetal toxicity was not observed in pregnant mice intravenously administered zolbetuximab-clzb [see Data]. VYLOY should only be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit outweighs the potential risk.

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively.

Data

Animal Data

In an embryo-fetal development toxicity study, zolbetuximab-clzb was intravenously administered to pregnant mice during the period of organogenesis and did not result in embryo-fetal toxicity at doses up to 300 mg/kg (approximately 1.9 times the recommended clinical dose based on AUC). Zolbetuximab-clzb crossed the placental barrier resulting in higher fetal serum concentrations on Day 18 of gestation than maternal serum concentrations on Day 16 of gestation.

Lactation

Risk Summary

There are no data on the presence of zolbetuximab-clzb in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because antibodies may be excreted in human milk and because of the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during treatment with VYLOY and for 8 months after the last dose.

Females And Males Of Reproductive Potential

VYLOY is used in combination with fluoropyrimidine- or platinum-containing chemotherapy. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy products for pregnancy testing, contraception, and infertility information.

Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of VYLOY in pediatric patients have not been established.

Geriatric Use

Of the 533 patients in clinical studies of VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX, 34% (n=179) were over 65 years, and 5% were over 75 years (n=28) [see Clinical Studies]. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between patients aged 65 years or older and younger patients.

Overdose Information for Vyloy

No Information Provided

Contraindications for Vyloy

None.

Clinical Pharmacology for Vyloy

Mechanism Of Action

Zolbetuximab-clzb is a claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2)-directed cytolytic antibody that depletes CLDN18.2-positive cells via antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC). Zolbetuximab-clzb in combination with chemotherapy had increased antitumor activity in CLDN18.2-expressing mouse tumor models compared to zolbetuximab-clzb or chemotherapy alone.

Pharmacodynamics

The exposure-response relationships for efficacy and safety at the recommended dosages of zolbetuximab-clzb in patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma whose tumors are CLDN18.2 positive have not been fully characterized.

Pharmacokinetics

Following a 2-hour intravenous infusion, zolbetuximab-clzb exhibited dose-proportional pharmacokinetics at doses ranging from 33 mg/m2 to 1000 mg/m2 (0.04 times to 1.25 times the recommended first dose). When administered at a first dose of 800 mg/m2 followed by subsequent doses of 600 mg/m2 every 3 weeks, steady state was achieved by 18 weeks with a geometric mean (coefficient of variation [CV]%) Cmax of 415 (22%) mcg/mL and AUCtau of 3149 (37%) day•mcg/mL.

Distribution

The estimated geometric mean (CV%) of the steady state volume of distribution of zolbetuximab-clzb was 14.0 (59%) L.

Metabolism

Zolbetuximab-clzb is expected to be catabolized into small peptides and amino acids.

Elimination

The estimated geometric mean (CV%) of the clearance (CL) and t1/2 of zolbetuximab-clzb was 0.013 (44%) L/h and 41 (62%) days, respectively.

Specific Populations

The following factors had no clinically important effect on the clearance of zolbetuximab-clzb: age (range: 22 to 83 years), sex, race including White (50%), Asian (42%), Black (0.8%), mild to moderate (CLcr ≥30 to <90 mL/min) renal impairment and mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin (TB) ≤upper limit of normal (ULN) and AST >ULN, or TB >1 to 1.5 x ULN and any AST). The effect of severe renal impairment, and moderate to severe hepatic impairment is unknown.

Immunogenicity

There is insufficient information to characterize the anti-drug antibody response to zolbetuximab-clzb and the effects of anti-drug antibodies on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety or efficacy of zolbetuximab products.

Clinical Studies

SPOTLIGHT

The efficacy of VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 was evaluated in SPOTLIGHT (NCT03504397), a double-blind, randomized, multicenter study that enrolled 565 patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors were CLDN18.2 positive. CLDN18.2 positivity (defined as ≥75% of tumor cells demonstrating moderate to strong membranous CLDN18 staining) was determined by immunohistochemistry on gastric or GEJ tumor tissue specimens from all patients with the VENTANA CLDN18 (43-14A) RxDx Assay performed in a central laboratory. Patients were excluded from the study if they had a complete or partial gastric outlet syndrome, or history of central nervous system metastases.

Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 (n=283) or placebo in combination with mFOLFOX6 (n=282). VYLOY was administered intravenously at an initial dose of 800 mg/m2 (Day 1 of cycle 1) followed by subsequent doses of 600 mg/m2 every 3 weeks in combination with up to 12 treatments (4 cycles) of mFOLFOX6 (oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, folinic acid (leucovorin or local equivalent) 400 mg/m2, fluorouracil 400 mg/m2 given as a bolus and fluorouracil 2400 mg/m2 given as a continuous infusion) administered on Days 1, 15 and 29 of a 42-day cycle. After 12 treatments, patients were allowed to continue treatment with VYLOY, 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid (leucovorin or local equivalent) at the discretion of the investigator, until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity.

Treatment with VYLOY continued until RECIST v1.1-defined progression of disease as determined by an independent review committee (IRC) or a subsequent anticancer treatment was initiated. Tumor assessments were performed every 9 weeks up to and including Week 54, then every 12 weeks thereafter.

The major efficacy outcome measure was progression free survival (PFS) as assessed per RECIST v1.1 by IRC. Additional efficacy outcome measures were overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR) as assessed per RECIST v1.1 by IRC.

The study population characteristics were median age of 61 (range: 20-86); 62% were male; 48% were White, 34% Asian, 3.0% American Indian or Alaska, 1.2% Black or African American, 4.1% other racial groups, and race in 9% was unknown or missing; 78% non-Hispanic or Latino, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and ethnicity in 10% was missing; 98% had ECOG performance status (PS) of 0 or 1; 76% had gastric cancer, 24% had GEJ cancer; 84% were metastatic, 16% were locally advanced; and 29% had undergone prior gastrectomy. Subsequent anticancer therapy was received by 135 (48%) patients in the VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 arm and 148 (53%) patients in the placebo in combination with mFOLFOX6 arm.

VYLOY in combination with mFOLFOX6 demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS and OS compared with placebo in combination with mFOLFOX6.

Table 7, Figures 1 and 2 summarize the efficacy results for the SPOTLIGHT study.

Table 7. Efficacy Results in SPOTLIGHT

Endpoint VYLOY
with mFOLFOX6
n=283
Placebo
with mFOLFOX6
n=282
Progression Free Survival
Number (%) of patients with events 146 (51.6) 167 (59.2)
Median in months (95% CI)1 10.6 (8.9, 12.5) 8.7 (8.2, 10.3)
Hazard ratio (95% CI)2,3 0.751 (0.598, 0.942)
1-sided p-value2,4 0.0066
Overall survival
Number (%) of patients with events 149 (52.7) 177 (62.8)
Median in months (95% CI)1 18.2 (16.4, 22.9) 15.5 (13.5, 16.5)
Hazard ratio (95% CI)2,3 0.750 (0.601, 0.936)
1-sided p-value2,4 0.0053
Objective Response Rate (CR + PR)5
ORR (%) (95% CI)6 40.3 (34.5, 46.3) 39.7 (34.0, 45.7)
  Complete response rate (%) 14 (4.9) 8 (2.8)
  Partial response rate (%) 100 (35.3) 104 (36.9)
Duration of Response N=114 N=112
Median in months (95% CI) 10.3 (8.3, 10.9) 10.5 (7.7, 13.3)
1. Based on Kaplan-Meier estimate.
2. Stratification factors were region, number of metastatic sites and prior gastrectomy from IRT.
3. Based on a stratified Cox proportional hazards model.
4. Based on a 1-sided stratified log-rank test.
5. Based on confirmed response.
6. Based on binomial distribution (Clopper-Pearson).

Figure 1. Kaplan Meier Plot of Progression Free Survival, SPOTLIGHT Study

Kaplan Meier Plot of Progression Free Survival, SPOTLIGHT Study - Illustration

Figure 2. Kaplan Meier Plot of Overall Survival, SPOTLIGHT Study

Kaplan Meier Plot of Overall Survival, SPOTLIGHT Study - Illustration

GLOW

The efficacy of VYLOY in combination with CAPOX was evaluated in GLOW (NCT03653507), a double-blind, randomized, multicenter study that enrolled 507 patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors were CLDN18.2 positive. CLDN18.2 positivity (defined as ≥75% of tumor cells demonstrating moderate to strong membranous CLDN18 staining) was determined by immunohistochemistry on gastric or GEJ tumor tissue specimens from all patients with the VENTANA CLDN18 (43-14A) RxDx Assay performed in a central laboratory. Patients were excluded from the study if they had a complete or partial gastric outlet syndrome, or history of central nervous system metastases.

Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive VYLOY in combination with CAPOX (n=254) or placebo in combination with CAPOX (n=253). VYLOY was administered intravenously at an initial dose of 800 mg/m2 (Day 1 of cycle 1) followed by a subsequent dose of 600 mg/m2 every 3 weeks in combination with up to 8 treatments (8 cycles) of CAPOX administered on Day 1 (oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2) and on Days 1 to 14 (capecitabine 1000 mg/m2) of a 21-day cycle. After 8 treatments of oxaliplatin, patients were allowed to continue treatment of VYLOY and capecitabine at the discretion of the investigator, until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity.

Treatment with VYLOY continued until RECIST v1.1-defined progression of disease as determined by IRC or subsequent anticancer treatment was initiated. Tumor assessments were performed every 9 weeks up to and including Week 54, then every 12 weeks thereafter.

The major efficacy outcome measure was PFS as assessed per RECIST v1.1 by IRC. Additional efficacy outcome measures were OS, ORR, and DOR as assessed per RECIST v1.1 by IRC.

The study population characteristics were median age of 60 years (range: 21-83); 62% were male; 62% were Asian, 36% were White and race in 1.4% was missing; 95% non-Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% were Hispanic or Latino and ethnicity in 1.4% was missing; 99% had ECOG performance status (PS) of 0 or 1; 84% had primary gastric cancer, 16% had primary gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma; 88% were metastatic, 12% were locally advanced; and 27% had undergone prior gastrectomy.

VYLOY in combination with CAPOX demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS and OS compared with placebo in combination with CAPOX.

Table 8, Figures 3 and 4 summarize the efficacy results for the GLOW study.

Table 8. Efficacy Results in GLOW

Endpoint VYLOY
with CAPOX
n=254
Placebo
with CAPOX
n=253
Progression Free Survival
Number (%) of patients with events 137 (53.9) 172 (68.0)
Median in months (95% CI)1 8.2 (7.5, 8.8) 6.8 (6.1, 8.1)
Hazard ratio (95% CI)2,3 0.687 (0.544, 0.866)
1-sided p-value2,4 0.0007
Overall survival
Number (%) of patients with events 144 (56.7) 174 (68.8)
Median in months (95% CI)1 14.4 (12.3, 16.5) 12.2 (10.3, 13.7)
Hazard ratio (95% CI)2,3 0.771 (0.615, 0.965)
1-sided p-value2,4 0.0118
Objective Response Rate (CR + PR)5
ORR (%) (95% CI)6 32.3 (26.6, 38.4) 31.2 (25.6, 37.3)
  Complete response rate (%) 14 (4.9) 2 (0.8)
  Partial response rate (%) 76 (29.9) 77 (30.4)
Duration of Response N=82 N=79
Median in months (95% CI) 8.3 (6.3, 11.4) 6.2 (6.0, 7.6)
1. Based on Kaplan-Meier estimate..
2. Stratification factors were region, number of metastatic sites and prior gastrectomy from IRT.
3. Based on a stratified Cox proportional hazards model
4. Based on a 1-sided stratified log-rank test
5.Based on confirmed response.
6. Based on binomial distribution (Clopper-Pearson).

Figure 3. Kaplan Meier Plot of Progression Free Survival, GLOW Study

Kaplan Meier Plot of Progression Free Survival, GLOW Study - Illustration

Figure 4. Kaplan Meier Plot of Overall Survival, GLOW Study

Kaplan Meier Plot of Overall Survival, GLOW Study - Illustration

Patient Information for Vyloy

VYLOY®
(vye-LOY)
(zolbetuximab-clzb) for injection

What is VYLOY?

VYLOY is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with cancer of the stomach (gastric cancer) or cancer located where the esophagus joins the stomach (gastroesophageal junction cancer). VYLOY is used in combination with chemotherapy that contains fluoropyrimidine and platinum as the first treatment when your gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer:

  • cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body,
  • is HER2-negative, and
  • your tumor tests positive for “claudin (CLDN)18.2.”

It is not known if VYLOY is safe and effective in children.

Before receiving VYLOY, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have nausea or vomiting.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if VYLOY will harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VYLOY passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with VYLOY and for 8 months after the last dose.

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

How will I receive VYLOY?

  • VYLOY will be given to you by intravenous (IV) infusion into your vein
  • Your healthcare provider will decide how much VYLOY you will receive.
  • You will usually receive VYLOY every 2 or 3 weeks based on the chemotherapy chosen by your healthcare provider.
  • Your healthcare provider will decide how many treatments you need.

What are the possible side effects of VYLOY?

VYLOY may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and infusion related reactions. Allergic reactions are common during treatment with VYLOY and can sometimes be serious. Serious allergic reactions can happen during or after your VYLOY infusion, including life-threatening allergic reactions and serious infusion-related reactions that may lead to death. Your healthcare provider will monitor you during your infusion and for 2 hours after or longer if needed. Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction during or after your infusion of VYLOY:
    • itchy, raised bumps on the skin (hives)
    • breathing Problems such as wheezing
    • coughing that does not go away
    • throat tightness or change in voice
    • nausea or vomiting
    • fever
    • stomach (abdominal) pain
    • chest discomfort
    • increased saliva
    • chill or shaking
    • back pain
  • Severe nausea and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are common during treatment with VYLOY and can sometimes be severe. Nausea and vomiting happened more often during the first treatment cycle. Before you receive each VYLOY infusion, your healthcare provider will give you medicines to help prevent nausea and vomiting. Tell your healthcare provider right away if nausea or vomiting does not go away or gets worse.

The most common side effects of VYLOY include:

  • tiredness
  • decreased appetite
  • diarrhea
  • tingling or numbness of the arms or legs
  • stomach (abdominal) pain
  • constipation
  • decreased weight
  • fever
  • decreased white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets
  • decreased protein (albumin) in the blood
  • changes in kidney function tests
  • changes in blood sugar (glucose)
  • changes in liver function tests
  • changes in body salts (electrolytes) in your blood

Your healthcare provider may slow the rate of your infusion, temporarily stop, or completely stop treatment with VYLOY if you have certain side effects.

These are not all of the possible side effects of VYLOY.

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

General information about the safe and effective use of VYLOY.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about VYLOY that is written for health professionals.

What are the ingredients in VYLOY?

Active ingredient: zolbetuximab-clzb

Inactive ingredients: arginine, polysorbate 80, sucrose, and phosphoric acid to adjust pH.

Manufactured by: Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Northbrook, Illinois 60062. Revised: October 2024

©2024 Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

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This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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