Tacrolimusside effects

The following clinically significant adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling:

Lymphoma and Other Malignancies

Serious Infections

Increased Mortality in Female Liver Transplant Patients

New Onset Diabetes after Transplant

Nephrotoxicity due to ASTAGRAF XL and Drug Interactions

Neurotoxicity

Hyperkalemia

Hypertension

QT Prolongation

Pure Red Cell Aplasia

Thrombotic Microangiopathy, Including Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura The most common adverse reactions (≥ 30%) are: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, peripheral edema, tremor and anemia. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Astellas Pharma US, Inc. at 1-800-727-7003 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1 Clinical

Studies 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. In addition, the clinical trials were not designed to establish comparative differences across study arms with regards to the adverse reactions discussed below. Kidney transplant patients were treated with ASTAGRAF XL (N=214) or tacrolimus immediate-release product (N=212) and concomitant immunosuppressants (median duration of exposure of 12 months) in a randomized, open-label, active-controlled trial of mostly U.S. patients (Study 1). The types of adverse reactions seen in Study 1 were similar to the adverse reactions seen in Study 2 [non-U.S. trial in kidney transplant patients treated with ASTAGRAF XL (N=331) or tacrolimus immediate-release product (N=336) and concomitant immunosuppressants]. In Study 1, the proportion of patients who discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions was 9% and 11% in the ASTAGRAF XL and tacrolimus immediate-release treatment groups, respectively, through 12 months of treatment. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in ASTAGRAF XL-treated patients were related to infections or renal/urinary disorders. Infections The overall incidence of infections, serious infections, and infections with identified etiology reported in patients treated with the ASTAGRAF XL or tacrolimus immediate-release product in Study 1 are shown in Table 2. Table 2: Percentage of Patients with Infections in Study 1 a Through One Year Post-Kidney Transplant a Study 1 was not designed to support comparative claims of ASTAGRAF XL compared to tacrolimus immediate-release product for the adverse reactions reported in this table. ASTAGRAF XL, MMF, steroids, basiliximab induction N=214 Tacrolimus immediate-release product, MMF, steroids, basiliximab induction N=212 All Infections 69% 69% Respiratory Infections 34% 31% Urinary Tract Infections 16% 25% Cytomegalovirus Infections 10% 11% Bacterial Infections 8% 12% Gastroenteritis 7% 3% Polyomavirus Infections 3% 5% Serious Infections 22% 23% New Onset Diabetes After Transplant (NODAT) The incidence of new onset diabetes after transplantation (defined by the composite occurrence of ≥ 2 fasting plasma glucose values that were > 126 mg/dL at ≥ 30 days apart, insulin use for ≥ 30 consecutive days, oral hypoglycemic use for ≥ 30 consecutive days, and/or HbA 1C ≥ 6.5%) is summarized in Table 3 below for Study 1 through one year post-transplant. Table 3: Percentage of Patients with NODAT Through One Year Post-Kidney Transplant in Study 1 a ASTAGRAF XL, MMF, steroids, basiliximab induction N=162 Tacrolimus immediate-release product, MMF, steroids, basiliximab induction N=151 a Study 1 was not designed to support comparative claims of ASTAGRAF XL compared to tacrolimus immediate-release product for the adverse reactions reported in this table. Composite NODAT 36% 35% ≥ 2 Fasting Plasma Glucose Values ≥ 126 mg/dL ≥ 30 days apart 26% 23% HbA 1C ≥ 6.5% 19% 22% Oral hypoglycemic use ≥ 30 consecutive days 14% 9% Insulin use ≥ 30 consecutive days 6% 8% Hyperkalemia In Study 1, 73 of 214 (34.1%) patients on ASTAGRAF XL had a serum potassium level greater than 5.4 up to 6.4 mEq/L, and 8 out of 214 (3.7%) patients had a serum potassium level greater than 6.4 mEq/L. Common Adverse Reactions The most common (≥ 30%) adverse reactions observed with ASTAGRAF XL in Study 1 were: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, peripheral edema, tremor, and anemia. The incidence of adverse reactions that occurred in ≥ 15% of ASTAGRAF XL-treated patients compared to tacrolimus immediate-release product through one year of treatment in Study 1 is shown by treatment groups in Table 4. Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥ 15%) in Kidney Transplant Patients Through One Year Post-Transplant in Study 1 a ASTAGRAF XL, MMF, steroids, basiliximab induction N=214 Tacrolimus immediate-release product, MMF, steroids, basiliximab induction N=212 a Study 1 was not designed to support comparative claims of ASTAGRAF XL compared to tacrolimus immediate-release for the adverse reactions reported in this table. Diarrhea 45% 44% Constipation 40% 32% Nausea 36% 35% Peripheral Edema 36% 34% Tremor 35% 34% Anemia 33% 29% Hypertension 28% 30% Vomiting 25% 25% Hypomagnesemia 24% 27% Insomnia 24% 28% Hypophosphatemia 23% 28% Headache 22% 24% Hyperkalemia 20% 23% Increased Blood Creatinine 19% 23% Fatigue 16% 10% Leukopenia 16% 16% Hyperlipidemia 16% 17% Hyperglycemia 16% 18% Less Frequently Reported Adverse Reactions (< 15% in ASTAGRAF XL-treated patients) by System Organ Class The following adverse reactions were reported in clinical studies of kidney transplant patients who were treated with ASTAGRAF XL, MMF, and steroids (Studies 1 and 2):

Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Hemolytic anemia, leukocytosis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, thrombotic microangiopathy

Cardiac Disorders: Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, tachycardia

Ear Disorders: Tinnitus

Eye Disorders: Vision blurred, conjunctivitis

Gastrointestinal Disorders: Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, aphthous stomatitis, dyspepsia, esophagitis, flatulence, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease

General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: Anasarca, asthenia, edema, pyrexia

Hepatobiliary Disorders: Abnormal hepatic function, cholestasis, hepatitis (acute and chronic), hepatotoxicity

Infections and Infestations: Condyloma acuminatum, tinea versicolor

Injury: Fall

Investigations: Increased blood lactate dehydrogenase, increased blood urea, increased hepatic enzyme

Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: Anorexia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis

Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: Arthralgia, osteopenia, osteoporosis

Neoplasms: Kaposi’s sarcoma

Nervous System Disorders: Convulsion, dizziness, hypoesthesia, neurotoxicity, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy

Psychiatric Disorders: Agitation, anxiety, confusional state, depression, hallucination, mood swings, nightmare

Renal and Urinary Disorders: Anuria, oliguria, proteinuria, renal failure, renal tubular necrosis, toxic nephropathy

Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: Acute respiratory distress syndrome, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, productive cough

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Acne, alopecia, dermatitis, hyperhidrosis, hypotrichosis, pruritus, rash

Vascular Disorders: Deep vein thrombosis, flushing Pediatrics De Novo Pediatric Transplant Patients A study was conducted in 44 de novo pediatric transplant patients (including 25 kidney transplant patients; 13 randomized to ASTAGRAF XL and 12 randomized to Prograf), who were started on 0.3 mg/kg daily of tacrolimus product, given once daily for ASTAGRAF XL and divided into two doses for Prograf. Two kidney transplant patients on Prograf discontinued the study (withdrawn consent, sapovirus enteritis). Thirteen pediatric kidney transplant patients completed 52 weeks on ASTAGRAF XL. The most common adverse reactions were diarrhea [7/13 (54%)], increased blood creatinine [6/13 (46%)], hypertension [3/13 (23%)], cough [4/13 (31%)], and upper respiratory tract infection [4/13 (31%)]. Stable Pediatric Transplant Patients Another study was conducted in 81 stable pediatric allograft recipients (including 48 kidney transplant patients) 5 to 16 years of age converted 1:1 (mg:mg) from Prograf to ASTAGRAF XL. Seventy-six pediatric patients completed at least one year of ASTAGRAF XL-based treatment. Treatment-related adverse reactions were reported in 35%, including 13% serious adverse reactions. The most frequent adverse reactions by system organ class were infections (55.7%), followed by gastrointestinal disorders (27.8%), skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (21.5%), respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders (20.3% each). The most common adverse reactions were diarrhea (13.9%), headache (13.9%) and cough (11.4%).

6.2 Postmarketing

Experience The following adverse reactions have been reported from marketing experience with tacrolimus in the U.S. and outside the U.S. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. These reactions have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting or causal connection to ASTAGRAF XL:

Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Agranulocytosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hemolytic uremic syndrome, febrile neutropenia, pancytopenia, pure red cell aplasia, coagulopathy, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, decreased blood fibrinogen

Cardiac Disorders: Cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, congestive cardiac failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, angina pectoris, supraventricular extrasystoles, supraventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, Torsades de pointes, QT prolongation

Ear Disorders: Hearing loss

Eye Disorders: Blindness, optic neuropathy, optic atrophy, photophobia

Gastrointestinal Disorders: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, gastrointestinal perforation, pancreatitis, peritonitis, stomach ulcer, intestinal obstruction, ascites, colitis, ileus, impaired gastric emptying, dysphagia

Hepatobiliary Disorders: Hepatic failure, hepatic necrosis, cirrhosis, cholangitis, venoocclusive liver disease, bile duct stenosis, hepatic steatosis, jaundice

Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria

Immune System Disorders: Graft versus host disease (acute and chronic)

Investigations: Increased international normalized ratio

Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: Hypoproteinemia

Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: Rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, polyarthritis, pain in extremity including Calcineurin-Inhibitor Induced Pain Syndrome (CIPS)

Neoplasms: Lymphoma including EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disorder, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, PTLD, leukemia, melanoma

Nervous System Disorders: Cerebral infarction, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) sometimes fatal, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), coma, status epilepticus, quadriplegia, flaccid paralysis, hemiparesis, aphasia, syncope, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve compression, mutism, dysarthria, somnolence

Psychiatric Disorders: Mental status changes

Renal and Urinary Disorders: Hemorrhagic cystitis, hematuria, urinary retention, urinary incontinence

Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: Interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, lung infiltration, rhinitis allergic, hiccups

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Hyperpigmentation, photosensitivity

Vascular Disorders: Hemorrhage