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Indications and Important Safety Information

Indications for PROMACTA^® (eltrombopag)
PROMACTA is indicated in combination with standard immunosuppressive therapy for the first-line treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years and older with severe aplastic anemia.

PROMACTA is indicated for the treatment of patients with severe aplastic anemia who have had an insufficient response to immunosuppressive therapy.

Limitations of Use
PROMACTA is not indicated for the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

Safety and efficacy have not been established in combination with direct-acting antiviral agents used without interferon for treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection.

Important Safety Information for PROMACTA^® (eltrombopag)

Hepatotoxicity
PROMACTA may increase the risk of severe and potentially life-threatening hepatotoxicity.

Treatment of ITP, chronic hepatitis C, and refractory severe aplastic anemia

• Measure serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and bilirubin prior to initiation of PROMACTA, every 2 weeks during the dose-adjustment phase, and monthly following establishment of a stable dose
• PROMACTA inhibits UGT1A1 and OATP1B1, which may lead to indirect hyperbilirubinemia. If bilirubin is elevated, perform fractionation
• Evaluate abnormal serum liver tests with repeat testing within 3 to 5 days. If the abnormalities are confirmed, monitor serum liver tests weekly until resolved or stabilized
• Discontinue PROMACTA if ALT levels increase to ≥3 times the upper limit of normal in patients with normal liver function or ≥3 times baseline in patients with pretreatment elevations in transaminases and are progressively increasing; or persistent for ≥4 weeks; or accompanied by increased direct bilirubin; or accompanied by clinical symptoms of liver injury or evidence for hepatic decompensation
• If the potential benefit for reinitiating treatment with PROMACTA outweighs the risk for hepatotoxicity, then consider cautiously reintroducing PROMACTA and measure serum liver tests weekly during the dose-adjustment phase. Hepatotoxicity may reoccur if PROMACTA is reinitiated. If liver test abnormalities persist, worsen, or recur, then permanently discontinue PROMACTA

First-line treatment of severe aplastic anemia

• ALT, AST, and bilirubin should be measured prior to initiation of PROMACTA
• During treatment, increases in ALT levels should be managed based on recommendation in Dosing and Administration section for hepatic impairment  

• Thrombotic/thromboembolic complications may result from increases in platelet counts with PROMACTA
• Reported thrombotic/thromboembolic complications included both venous and arterial events, and were observed at low and at normal platelet counts
• Portal vein thrombosis has been reported in patients with chronic liver disease receiving PROMACTA
• To minimize the risk for thrombotic/thromboembolic complications, do not use PROMACTA in an attempt to normalize platelet counts. Follow the dose-adjustment guidelines to achieve and maintain target platelet counts

• In a clinical trial of patients with intermediate- to high-risk MDS and thrombocytopenia receiving PROMACTA, an increased number of progressions from MDS to AML and deaths have been observed compared to placebo
• PROMACTA is not indicated for the treatment of patients with MDS

• Development or worsening of cataracts with PROMACTA has been reported with a frequency of 5% to 11% in 6 clinical studies
• Perform a baseline ocular examination prior to initiating PROMACTA. Regularly monitor patients for signs and symptoms of cataracts while on PROMACTA

• Monitor serum liver tests
• Monitor clinical hematology tests regularly throughout therapy with PROMACTA and modify the dosage regimen of PROMACTA based on platelet counts
• Hematologic response may take up to 16 weeks after starting PROMACTA. If no hematologic response has occurred after 16 weeks with PROMACTA, discontinue therapy

• PROMACTA must be taken at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after any medications or products containing polyvalent cations such as antacids, calcium-rich foods, and mineral supplements
• Take PROMACTA without a meal or with a meal low in calcium (≤50 mg)

Adverse Reactions
Across all indications, the most common adverse reactions (≥20% in any indication) were anemia, nausea, pyrexia, ALT increased, cough, fatigue, headache, and diarrhea.

The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) in a single-arm trial of 92 patients 2 years and older with severe aplastic anemia (SAA) who had not received prior immunosuppressive therapy were increased ALT (29%) and AST (17%), blood bilirubin increased (17%), rash (8%), and skin discoloration including hyperpigmentation (5%). Upper respiratory infection, particularly in pediatric patients, was also reported. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in a single-arm, open-label trial in 43 patients with refractory SAA who received PROMACTA were nausea (33%), fatigue (28%), cough (23%), diarrhea (21%), and headache (21%). In this trial, patients had bone marrow aspirates evaluated for cytogenetic abnormalities. Eight patients had a new cytogenetic abnormality reported, including 5 patients who had complex changes in chromosome 7. If new cytogenetic abnormalities are observed, consider discontinuation of PROMACTA.

Please see full Prescribing Information for PROMACTA, including Boxed WARNING, and Medication Guide.