The most frequent adverse reactions (observed in more than 50% of patients) associated with the use of preparation Perieta ® in combination with the drug Herceptin ® and docetaxel, there was diarrhea, alopecia and neutropenia.
The most frequently observed (> 10%) undesired reactions of the 3rd-4th degree of severity according to the classification of the National Cancer Institute National Cancer Institute Common
Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 3, there were neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, and leukopenia.
The most severe and clinically significant adverse reaction, observed with a frequency of less than 10%, was left ventricular dysfunction, including symptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction (congestive heart failure).
Since a combination of drugs has been used, it is problematic to establish the causal relationship between the undesirable phenomenon and the specific drug. To describe the frequency of unwanted reactions, the following classification is used: very often (> 1/10), often (> 1/100 and <1/10), infrequently (> 1/1000 and <1/100), rarely (> 1/10000 and <1/1000) and very rarely (<1/10000), including isolated cases.
Violations from the blood and lymphatic system: very often - neutropenia, anemia, leukopenia, febrile neutropenia (including fatal). Infringements from the immune system, very often hypersensitivity / anaphylactic reactions, infusion reactions / cytokine release syndrome.
Disorders from the metabolism and nutrition :, very often - a decrease in appetite. Disorders of the psyche: very often - insomnia.
Disturbances from the nervous system, very often - peripheral neuropathy, headache, dysgeusia (distortion of taste perception), dizziness.
Disorders from the side of the organ of vision: very often - increased tearing. Heart Disease: often - a violation of the function of the left ventricle, including congestive heart failure.
Disturbances from the respiratory system, chest and mediastinal organs: very often - shortness of breath, cough; often - pleural effusion; infrequently - interstitial lung disease.
Disorders from the gastrointestinal tract: very often - diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomatitis, dyspepsia.
Disturbances from the skin and subcutaneous tissues: very often - alopecia, rash, pathology of the nails, itching, dry skin; often paronychia.
Disturbances from the musculoskeletal and connective tissues: very often - myalgia, arthralgia.
General disorders and disorders at the site of administration: very often - increased fatigue, asthenia, peripheral edema, inflammation of the mucous membranes of various locations, pain, increased body temperature, attachment of secondary infections (upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis); often - chills.
After docetaxel withdrawal, all adverse reactions were observed with a lower incidence (<10%, except for diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, rash, headache and fatigue (> 10%)).
Infusion reactions, hypersensitivity reactions / anaphylaxis Any adverse reactions that occurred during the infusion or infusion day were attributed to infusion reactions. After the introduction of only the drug Perieta®most infusion reactions were mild or moderate and were observed in approximately 20% of patients. The most frequent infusion reactions (> 1.5%) were nausea, fever, diarrhea, chills, fatigue and headache.
After simultaneous (in one day) administration of the drug Perieta®, Herceptin ® and docetaxel, starting from the second cycle of therapy, the most frequent (> 1.5%) infusion reactions were alopecia, nausea, decreased appetite, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, stomatitis and drug hypersensitivity.
The overall incidence of hypersensitivity / anaphylaxis was 9.1% after a simultaneous (one day) administration of Herceptin and docetaxel and 10.8% after simultaneous administration of Periet®,Herceptin® and docetaxel; of these phenomena, 2.5% and 2% were characterized by the 3rd and 4th degree of severity according to the classification NCI-CTCAE, version 3, respectively. A total of 2 patients after the simultaneous administration of Herceptin® and docetaxel and in 4 patients after simultaneous administration of the drug Perieta®, the drug Herceptin® and docetaxel developed anaphylaxis.
Most of the hypersensitivity reactions were of mild or moderate severity and were resolved after appropriate treatment. Based on the results of the analysis of hypersensitivity reactions with changing dosage regimens, it was found that hypersensitivity phenomena were associated with docetaxel infusions.
Deviations from the norm of laboratory indicators
The frequency of cases of a decrease in the number of neutrophils of the 3rd-4th degree of severity by classification NCI-CTCAE, version 3, was approximately the same with the combination of Herceptin® and docetaxel concurrently with Perieta® and without it.
Below are the undesirable reactions reported in the application preparation Herceptin® for all approved indications, in regimes other than the mode of application of the Beyodeime® kit in combination with docetaxel.
Herceptin® often used in combination with chemotherapy drugs, as well as after the completion of radiation therapy, so it is difficult to determine the cause-effect relationship of unwanted reactions with one of the drugs / radiation therapy used.
Currently, the most serious and / or frequent adverse reactions reported with the use of Herceptin® are: cardiotoxicity, infusion reactions, hematotoxicity (in particular, neutropenia) and pulmonary disorders.
To describe the frequency of unwanted reactions in this section, the following classification is used: very often (> 1/10), often (> 1/100, but <1/10), infrequently (> 1/1000, but <1/100), rarely (> 1/10000, but <1/1000), very rarely (<1/10000), is unknown (can not be calculated from available data). Within each group, adverse reactions are presented in accordance with a decrease in severity.
The frequency is indicated in accordance with the maximum observed in basic clinical trials.
Infectious and parasitic diseases: often - pneumonia 1 (<1%), neutropenic sepsis, cystitis, Herpes zoster, infection, influenza, nasopharyngitis,sinusitis, skin infections, rhinitis, upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, erysipelas, phlegmon; infrequently sepsis.
Benign, malignant and unspecified neoplasms (including cysts and polyps): unknown - progression of malignant neoplasm, progression of neoplasm.
Violations from the blood and lymphatic system: very often - febrile neutropenia; often - anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia; unknown - hypoprothrombinemia.
Immune system disorders: often - hypersensitivity reactions; unknown - anaphylactic reactions 1 , anaphylactic shock 1 .
Disorders from the metabolism: often - weight loss, anorexia; unknown - hyperkalemia.
Disorders of the psyche: often - anxiety, depression, insomnia, impaired thinking.
Impaired nervous system: very often - a tremor2, dizziness, headaches; often - peripheral neuropathy, paresthesia, muscle hypertonia, drowsiness, dysgeusia (distortion of taste perception), ataxia; rarely - paresis; unknown - edema of the brain.
Disorders from the side of the organ of vision: very often - conjunctivitis, increased tearing; often - dry eyes; unknown - edema of the optic disc, hemorrhage in the retina.
Hearing disorders and labyrinthine disturbances: infrequently, deafness. Disorders from the cardiovascular system: very often - a decrease and increase in blood pressure (BP)2, disturbance of a warm rhythm2, palpitations22, flutter (atria or ventricles)2, reduction of the left ventricular ejection fraction *, "hot flashes"; often - heart failure (stagnant) 1 (2%), supraventricular tachyarrhythmia 1, 2 , cardiomyopathy, arterial hypotension 1, 2 , vasodilation; infrequently - pericardial effusion; unknown - cardiogenic shock, pericarditis, bradycardia, rhythm of "gallop".
Disturbances from the respiratory system, chest and mediastinal organs: very often - wheezing 1 , dyspnea2 (14%), cough, nosebleeds, rhinorrhea; often - bronchial asthma, pulmonary function, pharyngitis; infrequently - pleural effusion2; rarely - pneumonitis; unknown - pulmonary fibrosis2, respiratory insufficiency2, lung infiltration 1 , acute pulmonary edema 1 , acute respiratory distress syndrome 1 , bronchospasm1 , hypoxia 1 , decreased oxygen saturation of hemoglobin 1 , laryngeal edema, orthopnea, pulmonary edema.
Disorders from the gastrointestinal tract: very often - diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, swelling of the lips2, stomach ache; often - pancreatitis, dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, constipation, dry mouth.
Disorders from the liver and bile ducts: often - hepatitis, tenderness in the liver, hepatocellular injury; rarely jaundice; unknown - hepatic insufficiency.
Disturbances from the skin and subcutaneous tissues: very often - erythema, rash, face swelling2; often - acne, alopecia, dry skin, ecchymosis, hyperhidrosis, maculopapular rash, impaired nail structure, itching; unknown - angioedema, dermatitis, urticaria.
Disturbances from the osteomuscular and connective tissue: very often - arthralgia, muscular stiffness2, myalgia; often - arthritis, back pain, ossalgia, muscle spasms, pain in the neck.
Disorders from the kidneys and urinary tract: often - kidney disease; it is not known - membranous glomerulonephritis, glomerulonephropathy, renal failure.
Influence on the course of pregnancy, postpartum and perinatal conditions: unknown - oligohydramnion, fatal hypoplasia of the lungs and kidney hypoplasia in the fetus. Violations of the genitals and breast: often - inflammation of the breast / mastitis.
General disorders and disorders at the site of administration: very often - asthenia, chest pain, chills, weakness, flu-like syndrome, infusion reactions, pain, fever; often - peripheral edema, malaise, mucositis, swelling.
Trauma, intoxication and complications of manipulation: often - a bruise.
1 - undesirable reactions, which in the reports were associated with a fatal outcome.
2 - undesirable reactions, which were mainly reported in association with infusion reactions (exact percentage not established).
* - adverse reactions were observed with combination therapy after anthracyclines and in combination with taxanes.
The exact percentage of the frequency is given in parentheses for those terms that are reported together with a fatal outcome with frequency "often" or "very often". Percentage refers to the total number of these phenomena with a fatal outcome and without it.
The following undesired reactions were reported in basic clinical trials with a frequency> 1/10 in any of the treatment groups, with no significant difference between the therapy group containing trastuzumab, and the comparison therapy group: lethargy, hypoesthesia, pain in the extremities, pain in the mouth and pharynx, conjunctivitis, lymphedema, weight gain, onychoclasis, musculoskeletal pain, pharyngitis, bronchitis, chest discomfort, epigastric pain, gastritis, stomatitis , vertigo, arterial hypertension, hiccups, palmar dyspnea syndrome, pain in the mammary glands area, onychorexis, dyspnea with exercise and dysuria.
Below you will find information on individual adverse reactions.
Infusion reactions and hypersensitivity reactions
It is estimated that about 40% of patients receiving Herceptin ® receive infusion reactions in one form or another. However, most infusion reactions are mild and moderate in severity (according to NCI-CTC) and tend to occur at the beginning of treatment, i.e. at the time of 1,2 and the third infusion, with subsequent administrations occur less frequently. Reactions include (but are not limited to) the following symptoms: chills, fever, rash, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath and headache. Severe anaphylactic reactions requiring immediate additional medical interventions are most likely to occur during the first or second infusion of Herceptin ®, such reactions are associated with a fatal outcome.
Cardiotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity (heart failure) II-IV functional class for NYHA (classification of the New York Association of Cardiologists) is a frequent undesirable reaction with the use of Herceptin ® and was associated with a fatal outcome.
In 3 basic clinical trials using the Herceptin drug in combination with adjuvant chemotherapy, the incidence of cardiac dysfunction of 3/4 degree (symptomatic congestive heart failure) did not differ from that in patients receiving chemotherapy alone (ie, without Herceptin®), and in patients receiving taxanes and the Herceptin ® preparation sequentially (0.3-0.4%). The frequency was greatest in patients receiving Herceptin together with taxanes (2.0%).
The safety of continuation or resumption of therapy with Herceptin in patients who experienced cardiotoxicity was not studied prospectively. However, the condition of the majority of patients experiencing heart failure in baseline studies improved with standard therapy, which included beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers.
Most patients with cardiac symptoms and signs of clinical benefit from trastuzumab continued the therapy without the occurrence of additional clinically significant cardiac events.
Experience in the use of the drug Gerceptin® in combination with low-dose regimens of anthracyclines in neoadjuvant therapy is limited.
Hematological toxicity
Very often there was febrile neutropenia. Undesirable reactions that occur frequently include anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and neutropenia. The frequency of hypoprothrombinemia is unknown. The risk of neutropenia may be slightly higher with the use of Herceptin ® in combination with docetaxel after therapy with anthracycline-based drugs.
Disorders from the side of the lungs
With the use of the drug Herceptin ® associated with serious adverse events from the lungs (including fatal outcome). These reactions include, but are not limited to: pulmonary infiltrates, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, pneumonitis, pleural effusion, acute pulmonary edema, and respiratory failure.