(glasdegib)

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DAURISMO™ (glasdegib) tablets, for oral use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2018

WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY

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DAURISMO can cause embryo-fetal death or severe birth defects when administered to a pregnant woman. DAURISMO is embryotoxic, fetotoxic, and teratogenic in animals. (5.1, 8.1)
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Conduct pregnancy testing in females of reproductive potential prior to initiation of DAURISMO treatment. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DAURISMO and for at least 30 days after the last dose. (5.1, 8.1, 8.3)
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Advise males of the potential risk of exposure through semen and to use condoms with a pregnant partner or a female partner of reproductive potential during treatment with DAURISMO and for at least 30 days after the last dose to avoid potential drug exposure. (5.1, 8.3)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

DAURISMO is a hedgehog pathway inhibitor indicated, in combination with low-dose cytarabine, for the treatment of newly-diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adult patients who are ≥75 years old or who have comorbidities that preclude use of intensive induction chemotherapy. (1)

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Recommended dosage: 100 mg orally once daily. (2.1)

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Tablets: 100 mg, 25 mg. (3)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None. (4)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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Blood Donation: Advise patients not to donate blood or blood products during treatment with DAURISMO and for at least 30 days after the last dose. (5.1)
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QTc Interval Prolongation: Monitor electrocardiograms and electrolytes. If QTc prolongation occurs, interrupt treatment with DAURISMO. (2.2, 5.2)
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Musculoskeletal Adverse Reactions: Obtain creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and serum creatinine levels prior to initiating DAURISMO and as indicated clinically thereafter. Temporary dose interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of DAURISMO may be required for musculoskeletal adverse reactions or serum CPK elevation. (2.2, 5.3)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) are anemia, fatigue, hemorrhage, febrile neutropenia, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, edema, thrombocytopenia, dyspnea, decreased appetite, dysgeusia, mucositis, constipation, and rash. (6.1)



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DRUG INTERACTIONS

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Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Consider alternative therapies that are not strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or monitor for increased risk of adverse reactions, including QTc interval prolongation. (7)
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Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use with DAURISMO. (7)
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Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use with DAURISMO. If, concomitant use cannot be avoided, increase the dose of DAURISMO. (2.3, 7)
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QTc Prolonging Drugs: Avoid co-administration with DAURISMO. If co-administration is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation. (7)

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. (8.2)

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Revised: 12/2024

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