Navelbine 30mg Soft Capsule
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Updates to Section 4.8 - Undesirable Effects.
Additions:
Infections and Infestations:
Not known: Severe Sepsis sometimes with other organ failure
Septicemia
Blood and lymphatic system disorders:
Not known: Thrombocytopenia G3-4
Pancytopenia
Endocrine disorders:
Not known: Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders:
Very common: Anorexia G1-2: 34.5%; G3-4: 4.1%
Cardiac disorders:
Uncommon: Heart failure, Cardiac dysrhythmia
Hepatobiliary disorders:
Not known: Transient elevations of liver function tests G1-2
Deletions:
Renal and urinary disorders:
Not known: Acute kidney injury
Alterations:
Eye disorders:
Common: Visual impairment G1-2: 1.3%
Vascular disorders:
Common: Arterial hypertension G1-4: 2.5%; G3-4: 0.3%
Arterial hypotension G1-4: 2.2%; G3-4: 0.6%
Renal and urinary disorders:
Common: Dysuria G1-2: 1.6%
Other genitourinary symptom G1-2: 1.9%
The Undesirable Effects that were tabulated for the concentrate for infusion presentation have now been summarised as “For the intravenous formulation of Navelbine, the following additional Adverse Drug Reactions were reported: systemic allergic reactions, severe paresthesias, weakness of lower extremities, heart rhythm disorders, flushing, peripheral coldness, collapse, angina pectoris, bronchospasm, interstitial pneumopathy, pancreatitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome.”
Updated on 02 October 2019
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Updated on 02 October 2019
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Updated on 03 March 2017
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Updated on 05 February 2016
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Updated on 11 June 2014
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Updated on 24 January 2014
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Navelbine should be swallowed whole with water without chewing or sucking the capsule. It is recommended to take the capsule with some food.
Administration in patients with liver insufficiency
Navelbine can be administered at the standard dose of 60 mg/m²/week in patients with mild hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from between 1.5 and to 2.5 x ULN).
In patients with moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin from between 1.5 and to 3 x ULN, independent whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT level), Navelbine should needs to be administered at a dose of 50 mg/m²/week. The aAdministration of Navelbine in to patients with severe hepatic disorder impairment is contra-indicated not recommended because there is insufficient data in this population in order to determine the pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety, (see sections 4.3, 4.4, 5.2).
Administration in patients with impaired renal function insufficiency
Given the minor renal excretion, there is no pharmacokinetic justification for reducing the dose of Navelbine in patients with impaired serious renal function insufficiency, (see section 4.4, 5.2).
4.3 Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to vinorelbine or other vinca-alkaloids or to any of the constituents.
- Disease significantly affecting absorption
- Previous significant surgical resection of stomach or small bowel.
- Neutrophil count < 1500/mm3 or severe infection current or recent (within 2 weeks).
- Platelet count < 100000/mm3
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Pregnancy: see section 4.6
- Lactation (see section 4.6)
- Patients requiring long-term oxygen therapy
- In combination with yellow fever vaccine (see section 4.5).
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Special precautions for use
Oral Navelbine has been was studied in patients with hepatic disorder liver impairment at the following dosageses:
- 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT between from 1.5 and to 2.5 x ULN);
- 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin between from 1.5 and to 3 x ULN, independent whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT level).
The safety and pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine were not changed in these patients at the tested doses.
Total clearance of vinorelbine was neither modified between mild and moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment nor was it altered in hepatically impaired patients with hepatic disorder when compared with clearance in patients with normal hepatic liver function.
Oral Navelbine has was not been studied in patients with severe hepatic disorder, impairment therefore it’s the use in these patients is not recommended contra-indicated in these patients: , (see sections 4.2, 4.3, 5.2).
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Concomitant use contraindicated
Yellow fever vaccine: as with all cytotoxics, risk of fatal generalised vaccine disease (see section 4.3).
Concomitant use not recommended
Phenytoin: as with all cytotoxics, risk of exacerbation of convulsions resulting from the decrease of phenytoin digestive absorption by cytotoxic drug or risk of toxicity enhancement or loss of efficacy of the cytotoxic drug due to increased hepatic metabolism by phenytoin.
Concomitant use to take into consideration
An increased incidence of grade 3/4 neutropenia has been suggested when intravenous vinorelbine and lapatinib were associated in one clinical phase I study. In this study, the recommended dose of intravenous form of vinorelbine in a 3-weekly schedule on day 1 and day 8 was 22.5 mg/m2 when combined with daily lapatinib 1000 mg. This type of combination should be administered with caution.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Navelbine is suspected to cause serious birth effects when administered during pregnancy: see section 5.3.
Navelbine is contra-indicated in pregnancy: see section 4.3.
In case of a vital indication for treatment with Navelbine during pregnancy a medical consultation concerning the risk of harmful effects for the child should be conducted. If pregnancy occurs during treatment genetic counseling should be offered.
There are insufficient data available on the use of vinorelbine in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown embryotoxicity and teratogenicity (see section 5.3). On the basis of the results of animal studies and the pharmacological action of the medicinal product, there is a potential risk of embryonic and foetal abnormalities.
Navelbine should therefore not be used during pregnancy, unless the individual awaited benefit clearly outweighs the potential risks. If pregnancy occurs during treatment, the patient should be informed about the risks for the unborn child and be monitored carefully. The possibility of genetic counselling should be considered.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Undesirable effects reported with Navelbine soft capsule:
Post-marketing experience:
Navelbine soft capsule is used as single agent or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents or targeted therapy agents such as cisplatin, or capecitabine. carboplatin, epirubicin, trastuzumab, erlotinib, sorafenib.
The most commonly system organ classes involved during post-marketing experience are: ‘Blood and lymphatic system disorders’, ‘Gastrointestinal disorders’, ‘Infections and infestations’ and ‘General disorders and administration site conditions’. This information is consistent with the pre-marketing experience.
Infections and Infestations
Not known: Neutropenic sepsis
Complicated septicaemia and sometimes fatal
Cardiac disorders
Uncommon: Heart failure and cardiac dysrhythmia
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions preferably through the online reporting option accessible from the IMB homepage. A downloadable report form is also accessible from the IMB website, which may be completed manually and submitted to the IMB via ‘freepost’, in addition to the traditional post-paid ‘yellow card’ option.
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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Renal and liver impairment:
Pharmacokinetics of orally administered vinorelbine were not modified after administration of 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from between 1.5 and to 2.5 x ULN) and of 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin from between 1.5 and to 3 x ULN, independent whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT level). The safety and pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine were not changed in these patients at the tested doses.
Total clearance of vinorelbine was neither modified between mild and moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment nor was it altered in hepatically impaired patients with hepatic disorder when compared with clearance in patients with normal hepatic liver function.
No data are is available for patients with severe hepatic disorder, impairment therefore the use of Navelbine in these patients is not recommended contra-indicated in these patients , (see sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4).
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
PIERRE FABRE Limited
Hyde Abbey House
23 Hyde Street
Winchester Hampshire S023 7DR
United Kingdom
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PA 1287/001/002
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
Date of First Authorisation:
Date of last renewal:
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
01/2014
Updated on 24 January 2014
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Navelbine should be swallowed whole with water without chewing or sucking the capsule. It is recommended to take the capsule with some food.
Administration in patients with liver insufficiency
Navelbine can be administered at the standard dose of 60 mg/m²/week in patients with mild hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from between 1.5 and to 2.5 x ULN).
In patients with moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin from between 1.5 and to 3 x ULN, independent whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT level), Navelbine should needs to be administered at a dose of 50 mg/m²/week. The aAdministration of Navelbine in to patients with severe hepatic disorder impairment is contra-indicated not recommended because there is insufficient data in this population in order to determine the pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety, (see sections 4.3, 4.4, 5.2).
Administration in patients with impaired renal function insufficiency
Given the minor renal excretion, there is no pharmacokinetic justification for reducing the dose of Navelbine in patients with impaired serious renal function insufficiency, (see section 4.4, 5.2).
4.3 Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to vinorelbine or other vinca-alkaloids or to any of the constituents.
- Disease significantly affecting absorption
- Previous significant surgical resection of stomach or small bowel.
- Neutrophil count < 1500/mm3 or severe infection current or recent (within 2 weeks).
- Platelet count < 100000/mm3
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Pregnancy: see section 4.6
- Lactation (see section 4.6)
- Patients requiring long-term oxygen therapy
- In combination with yellow fever vaccine (see section 4.5).
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Special precautions for use
Oral Navelbine has been was studied in patients with hepatic disorder liver impairment at the following dosageses:
- 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT between from 1.5 and to 2.5 x ULN);
- 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin between from 1.5 and to 3 x ULN, independent whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT level).
The safety and pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine were not changed in these patients at the tested doses.
Total clearance of vinorelbine was neither modified between mild and moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment nor was it altered in hepatically impaired patients with hepatic disorder when compared with clearance in patients with normal hepatic liver function.
Oral Navelbine has was not been studied in patients with severe hepatic disorder, impairment therefore it’s the use in these patients is not recommended contra-indicated in these patients: , (see sections 4.2, 4.3, 5.2).
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Concomitant use contraindicated
Yellow fever vaccine: as with all cytotoxics, risk of fatal generalised vaccine disease (see section 4.3).
Concomitant use not recommended
Phenytoin: as with all cytotoxics, risk of exacerbation of convulsions resulting from the decrease of phenytoin digestive absorption by cytotoxic drug or risk of toxicity enhancement or loss of efficacy of the cytotoxic drug due to increased hepatic metabolism by phenytoin.
Concomitant use to take into consideration
An increased incidence of grade 3/4 neutropenia has been suggested when intravenous vinorelbine and lapatinib were associated in one clinical phase I study. In this study, the recommended dose of intravenous form of vinorelbine in a 3-weekly schedule on day 1 and day 8 was 22.5 mg/m2 when combined with daily lapatinib 1000 mg. This type of combination should be administered with caution.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Navelbine is suspected to cause serious birth effects when administered during pregnancy: see section 5.3.
Navelbine is contra-indicated in pregnancy: see section 4.3.
In case of a vital indication for treatment with Navelbine during pregnancy a medical consultation concerning the risk of harmful effects for the child should be conducted. If pregnancy occurs during treatment genetic counseling should be offered.
There are insufficient data available on the use of vinorelbine in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown embryotoxicity and teratogenicity (see section 5.3). On the basis of the results of animal studies and the pharmacological action of the medicinal product, there is a potential risk of embryonic and foetal abnormalities.
Navelbine should therefore not be used during pregnancy, unless the individual awaited benefit clearly outweighs the potential risks. If pregnancy occurs during treatment, the patient should be informed about the risks for the unborn child and be monitored carefully. The possibility of genetic counselling should be considered.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Undesirable effects reported with Navelbine soft capsule:
Post-marketing experience:
Navelbine soft capsule is used as single agent or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents or targeted therapy agents such as cisplatin, or capecitabine. carboplatin, epirubicin, trastuzumab, erlotinib, sorafenib.
The most commonly system organ classes involved during post-marketing experience are: ‘Blood and lymphatic system disorders’, ‘Gastrointestinal disorders’, ‘Infections and infestations’ and ‘General disorders and administration site conditions’. This information is consistent with the pre-marketing experience.
Infections and Infestations
Not known: Neutropenic sepsis
Complicated septicaemia and sometimes fatal
Cardiac disorders
Uncommon: Heart failure and cardiac dysrhythmia
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions preferably through the online reporting option accessible from the IMB homepage. A downloadable report form is also accessible from the IMB website, which may be completed manually and submitted to the IMB via ‘freepost’, in addition to the traditional post-paid ‘yellow card’ option.
FREEPOST
Pharmacovigilance Section
Irish Medicines Board
Kevin O’Malley House
Earlsfort Centre
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 6764971
Fax: +353 1 6762517
Website: www.imb.ie
e-mail: imbpharmacovigilance@imb.ie
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Renal and liver impairment:
Pharmacokinetics of orally administered vinorelbine were not modified after administration of 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from between 1.5 and to 2.5 x ULN) and of 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment (bilirubin from between 1.5 and to 3 x ULN, independent whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT level). The safety and pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine were not changed in these patients at the tested doses.
Total clearance of vinorelbine was neither modified between mild and moderate hepatic disorder liver impairment nor was it altered in hepatically impaired patients with hepatic disorder when compared with clearance in patients with normal hepatic liver function.
No data are is available for patients with severe hepatic disorder, impairment therefore the use of Navelbine in these patients is not recommended contra-indicated in these patients , (see sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4).
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
PIERRE FABRE Limited
Hyde Abbey House
23 Hyde Street
Winchester Hampshire S023 7DR
United Kingdom
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PA 1287/001/002
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
Date of First Authorisation:
Date of last renewal:
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
01/2014
Updated on 22 June 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
Dose modification
If the neutrophil count is below 1500 /mm3 and/or the platelet count is between 75000 and 100000/mm3, then the treatment should be delayed until recovery.
Administration
Navelbine must be given strictly by the oral route.
Navelbine must be swallowed whole with water, without chewing, sucking or dissolving the capsule.
It is recommended to administer the capsule with some food.
Specific instructions must be observed for handling of Navelbine: see section 6.6
Administration in children
Safety and efficacy in children have not been established administration is therefore not recommended. Please see section 5.1.
Navelbine is not recommended for use in children due to a lack of data on safety and
efficacy. Administration is therefore not recommended: see section 5.1
Administration in patients with renal function insufficiency
Given the minor renal excretion, there is no pharmacokinetic justification for reducing the dose of Navelbine in patients with impaired serious renal function insufficiency: see sections 4.4, 5.2.
Administration
Navelbine is to be administered orally.
Navelbine must be swallowed whole with water, without chewing, sucking or dissolving the capsule.
It is recommended to administer the capsule with some food.
Specific instructions must be observed for administration of Navelbine: see section 6.6
4.3 Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to vinorelbine or other vinca-alkaloids or to any of the constituents.
- Disease significantly affecting absorption
- Previous significant surgical resection of stomach or small bowel.
- Neutrophil count < 1500/mm3 or severe infection current or recent (within 2 weeks).
- Platelets < 75000mm3 < 100000mm3
- Severe hepatic insufficiency not related to the tumoural process.
- Pregnancy: see section 4.6
- Lactation: see section 4.6
- Patients requiring long-term oxygen therapy
- Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine
- In combination with yellow fever vaccine: see section 4.5
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Special warnings
In the case of vomiting within a few hours after drug intake, do not readminister. never repeat the administration of this dose. Supportive treatment (such as 5HT3 antagonists (e.g. ondansetron, granisetron) may reduce the occurrence of this: see section 4.5.
Dosing should be determined by haematological status
· If the neutrophil count is below 1500 /mm3 and/or the platelet count is below between 75000 and 100000/mm3, then the treatment should be delayed until recovery.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Concomitant use to take into consideration
Mitomycin C: as with all vinca-alkaloids, increased risk of bronchospasm and dyspnoea are increased, in rare case an interstitial pneumonitis was observed. pulmonary toxicity. Caution is advised when using vinorelbine and mitomycin C simultaneously
Ciclosporin, tacrolimus: excessive immunodepression with risk of lymphoproliferation.
As vinca-alkaloids are known as substrates for P-glycoprotein, and in the absence of specific study, caution should be exercised when combining Navelbine with strong modulators of this membrane transporter.
No clinically significant pharmacokinetic interaction was observed when combining Navelbine with several other chemotherapeutic agents (paclitaxel, docetaxel, capecitabine and oral cyclophosphamide).
Anti-emetic drugs such as 5HT3 antagonists (e.g. ondansetron, granisetron) do not modify the pharmacokinetics of Navelbine soft capsules (see section 4.4).
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Fertility
Men and women being treated with Navelbine are advised not to father conceive a child during and up to 3 months after treatment: see section 4.3.
Prior treatment advice should be sought for conserving sperm due to the chance of irreversible infertility as a consequence of treatment with vinorelbine.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The reactions were described using the
For greater clarity, the effects specific to Navelbine concentrate for solution for infusion are presented separately at the end of this section in accordance with the company core reference data.
Undesirable effects reported with Navelbine soft capsule:
Post-marketing experience:
Navelbine soft capsule is used as single agent or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents or targeted therapy agents such as cisplatin, capecitabine, carboplatin, epirubicin, trastuzumab, erlotinib, sorafenib.
The most commonly system organ classes involved during post-marketing experience are: ‘Blood and lymphatic system disorders’, ‘Gastrointestinal disorders’, ‘Infections and infestations’ and ‘General disorders and administration site conditions’. This information is consistent with the pre-marketing experience.
Infections and infestations
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Bacterial, viral or fungal infections without neutropenia at different sites: G1-4: 12.7%; G3-4: 4.4%. |
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Bacterial, viral or fungal infections resulting from bone marrow depression and/or immune system compromise (neutropenic infections) are usually reversible with an appropriate treatment. Neutropenic infection: G3-4: 3.5%.
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4.9 Overdose
Emergency procedure
General supportive measures together with blood transfusion, growth factors, and broad spectrum antibiotic therapy should be instituted as deemed necessary by the physician.
A close monitoring of hepatic function is recommended.
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Safety and efficacy of Navelbine in paediatric patients have not been established. Clinical data from two a single-arm Phase II studies using intravenous vinorelbine in 33 and 46 paediatric patients with recurrent solid tumours, including rhabdomyosarcoma, other soft tissue sarcoma /undiffentiated sarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, liposarcoma, synovial sarcoma, fibrosarcoma, central nervous system cancer, osteosarcoma, neuroblastoma, and at doses of 30 to 33.75mg/m2 D1 and D8 every 3 weeks or once weekly for 6 weeks every 8 weeks, similar to those used in adults, showed no meaningful clinical activity. The toxicity profile Toxicities were was similar to that those reported in adult patients. (see section 4.2).
Updated on 22 June 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
Dose modification
If the neutrophil count is below 1500 /mm3 and/or the platelet count is between 75000 and 100000/mm3, then the treatment should be delayed until recovery.
Administration
Navelbine must be given strictly by the oral route.
Navelbine must be swallowed whole with water, without chewing, sucking or dissolving the capsule.
It is recommended to administer the capsule with some food.
Specific instructions must be observed for handling of Navelbine: see section 6.6
Administration in children
Safety and efficacy in children have not been established administration is therefore not recommended. Please see section 5.1.
Navelbine is not recommended for use in children due to a lack of data on safety and
efficacy. Administration is therefore not recommended: see section 5.1
Administration in patients with renal function insufficiency
Given the minor renal excretion, there is no pharmacokinetic justification for reducing the dose of Navelbine in patients with impaired serious renal function insufficiency: see sections 4.4, 5.2.
Administration
Navelbine is to be administered orally.
Navelbine must be swallowed whole with water, without chewing, sucking or dissolving the capsule.
It is recommended to administer the capsule with some food.
Specific instructions must be observed for administration of Navelbine: see section 6.6
4.3 Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to vinorelbine or other vinca-alkaloids or to any of the constituents.
- Disease significantly affecting absorption
- Previous significant surgical resection of stomach or small bowel.
- Neutrophil count < 1500/mm3 or severe infection current or recent (within 2 weeks).
- Platelets < 75000mm3 < 100000mm3
- Severe hepatic insufficiency not related to the tumoural process.
- Pregnancy: see section 4.6
- Lactation: see section 4.6
- Patients requiring long-term oxygen therapy
- Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine
- In combination with yellow fever vaccine: see section 4.5
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Special warnings
In the case of vomiting within a few hours after drug intake, do not readminister. never repeat the administration of this dose. Supportive treatment (such as 5HT3 antagonists (e.g. ondansetron, granisetron) may reduce the occurrence of this: see section 4.5.
Dosing should be determined by haematological status
· If the neutrophil count is below 1500 /mm3 and/or the platelet count is below between 75000 and 100000/mm3, then the treatment should be delayed until recovery.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Concomitant use to take into consideration
Mitomycin C: as with all vinca-alkaloids, increased risk of bronchospasm and dyspnoea are increased, in rare case an interstitial pneumonitis was observed. pulmonary toxicity. Caution is advised when using vinorelbine and mitomycin C simultaneously
Ciclosporin, tacrolimus: excessive immunodepression with risk of lymphoproliferation.
As vinca-alkaloids are known as substrates for P-glycoprotein, and in the absence of specific study, caution should be exercised when combining Navelbine with strong modulators of this membrane transporter.
No clinically significant pharmacokinetic interaction was observed when combining Navelbine with several other chemotherapeutic agents (paclitaxel, docetaxel, capecitabine and oral cyclophosphamide).
Anti-emetic drugs such as 5HT3 antagonists (e.g. ondansetron, granisetron) do not modify the pharmacokinetics of Navelbine soft capsules (see section 4.4).
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Fertility
Men and women being treated with Navelbine are advised not to father conceive a child during and up to 3 months after treatment: see section 4.3.
Prior treatment advice should be sought for conserving sperm due to the chance of irreversible infertility as a consequence of treatment with vinorelbine.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The reactions were described using the
For greater clarity, the effects specific to Navelbine concentrate for solution for infusion are presented separately at the end of this section in accordance with the company core reference data.
Undesirable effects reported with Navelbine soft capsule:
Post-marketing experience:
Navelbine soft capsule is used as single agent or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents or targeted therapy agents such as cisplatin, capecitabine, carboplatin, epirubicin, trastuzumab, erlotinib, sorafenib.
The most commonly system organ classes involved during post-marketing experience are: ‘Blood and lymphatic system disorders’, ‘Gastrointestinal disorders’, ‘Infections and infestations’ and ‘General disorders and administration site conditions’. This information is consistent with the pre-marketing experience.
Infections and infestations
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Very common:
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Bacterial, viral or fungal infections without neutropenia at different sites: G1-4: 12.7%; G3-4: 4.4%. |
Common:
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Bacterial, viral or fungal infections resulting from bone marrow depression and/or immune system compromise (neutropenic infections) are usually reversible with an appropriate treatment. Neutropenic infection: G3-4: 3.5%.
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Not known:
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Neutropenic sepsis. |
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4.9 Overdose
Emergency procedure
General supportive measures together with blood transfusion, growth factors, and broad spectrum antibiotic therapy should be instituted as deemed necessary by the physician.
A close monitoring of hepatic function is recommended.
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Safety and efficacy of Navelbine in paediatric patients have not been established. Clinical data from two a single-arm Phase II studies using intravenous vinorelbine in 33 and 46 paediatric patients with recurrent solid tumours, including rhabdomyosarcoma, other soft tissue sarcoma /undiffentiated sarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, liposarcoma, synovial sarcoma, fibrosarcoma, central nervous system cancer, osteosarcoma, neuroblastoma, and at doses of 30 to 33.75mg/m2 D1 and D8 every 3 weeks or once weekly for 6 weeks every 8 weeks, similar to those used in adults, showed no meaningful clinical activity. The toxicity profile Toxicities were was similar to that those reported in adult patients. (see section 4.2).
Updated on 08 June 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Excipients: Each 30mg capsule contains:-
Ethanol anhydrous 7.50 mg
Sorbitol 15.96 mg
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
This medicinal product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Vinorelbine induced chromosome damages but was not mutagenic in ames test.
It is assumed that vinorelbine can cause mutagenic effects (induction aneuploidy and polyploidy) in man.
In animal reproductive studies vinorelbine was embryo-feto-lethal and teratogenic.
6.1 List of excipients
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Carminic acid E120
Sodium hydroxide
Aluminium chloride hexahydrate
Hypromellose
Propylene glycol
Isopropyl alcohol
Purified water.
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
Date of First Authorisation:
Date of last renewal:
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
May 2011
Updated on 08 June 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Excipients: Each 30mg capsule contains:-
Ethanol anhydrous 7.50 mg
Sorbitol 15.96 mg
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
This medicinal product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Vinorelbine induced chromosome damages but was not mutagenic in ames test.
It is assumed that vinorelbine can cause mutagenic effects (induction aneuploidy and polyploidy) in man.
In animal reproductive studies vinorelbine was embryo-feto-lethal and teratogenic.
6.1 List of excipients
Edible printing ink:
Carminic acid E120
Sodium hydroxide
Aluminium chloride hexahydrate
Hypromellose
Propylene glycol
Isopropyl alcohol
Purified water.
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
Date of First Authorisation:
Date of last renewal:
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
May 2011
Updated on 18 May 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each soft capsule contains xx mg vinorelbine (as tartrate).
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For oral use only.
NavelbineÒ soft capsules should be swallowed whole with water without chewing or sucking the capsule. It is recommended to take the capsule with some food.
In adult patients
As a single agent, the recommended regimen is:
First three administrations
60mg/m² of body surface area, administered once weekly.
Subsequent administrations
Beyond the third administration, it is recommended to increase the dose of NavelbineÒ soft capsules to 80mg/m² once weekly except in those patients whose neutrophil count dropped once below 500/mm3 or more than once between 500 and 1000/mm3 during the first three administrations at 60mg/m².
Dose modification
For any administration planned to be given at 80mg/m², if the neutrophil count is below 500/ mm3 more than once between 500 and 1000/mm3, the administration should be delayed until recovery and the dose reduced from 80 to 60mg/m² per week during the 3 following administrations.
Neutrophil count beyond the 4th administration of 80 mg/m2/week |
Neutrophils >1000 |
Neutrophils ³ 500 and < 1000 (1 episode) |
Neutrophils ³ 500 and < 1000 (2 episodes) |
Neutrophils <500 |
Recommended dose starting with |
80 |
60 |
For combination regimens, the dose and schedule will be adapted to the treatment protocol.
Capsules of different strengths (20, 30, 40, 80 mg) are available in order to choose the adequate combination for the right dosage.
Even for patients with BSA³ 2 m2 the total dose should never exceed 120 mg per week at 60 mg/m2 and 160 mg per week at 80 mg/m2.
As there is a low level of renal excretion there is no pharmacokinetic rationale for reducing Navelbine® soft capsules dose in patients with impaired kidney function.
Administration in the elderly
Clinical experience has not identified relevant detected any significant differences among in the elderly or younger patients with regard to the response rate, although but greater sensitivity of these individuals cannot be excluded. some older individuals cannot be ruled out. Age does not modify the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine: see section 5.2.
Administration in children
Navelbine is not receommended for use Safety and efficacy in children due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy. have not been established: see section 5.1.
Administration in patients with liver insufficiency
Navelbine can be administered at the standard dose of 60 mg/m²/week in patients with mild liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from 1.5 to 2.5 x ULN). In patients with moderate liver impairment (bilirubin from 1.5 to 3 x ULN, whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT), Navelbine should be administered at a dose of 50 mg/m²/week. The administration of Navelbine in patients with severe hepatic impairment is contra-indicated: see sections 4.3, 4.4, 5.2.
Administration in patients with renal insufficiency
Given the minor renal excretion, there is no pharmacokinetic justification for reducing the dose of Navelbine in patients with serious renal insufficiency: see sections 4.4, 5.2.
Administration
Navelbine is to be administered orally.
Navelbine must be swallowed whole with water, without chewing, sucking or dissolving the capsule.
It is recommended to administer the capsule with some food.
Specific instructions must be observed for administration of Navelbine: see section 6.6.
Dosage adjustment in specific patient groups: refer to paragraph 4.4. : Special warnings and precautions for use.
Instructions for use / handling :
To open the “peel-push” blister:
1. Cut the blister along the black dotted line
2. Peel the soft plastic foil off
3. Push the capsule through the aluminium foil
4.3 Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to vinorelbine or other vinca-alkaloids or to any of the constituents.
- Disease significantly affecting absorption
- Previous significant surgical resection of stomach or small bowel.
- Neutrophil count < 1500/mm3 or severe infection current or recent (within 2 weeks).
- Platelets < 75000mm3
- Severe hepatic insufficiency not related to the tumoural process.
- Poor performance status ( Karnofsky performance <70%)
- Pregnancy: see section 4.6
- Lactation: see section 4.6
- Patients requiring long-term oxygen
- Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance
- In combination with yellow fever vaccine: see section 4.5
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Special warnings
It is recommended that Navelbineâ soft capsules should be prescribed by a physician who is experienced in the use of chemotherapy with facilities for monitoring cytotoxic drugs.
If the patient chews or sucks the capsule by error, as the liquid content is an irritant. Proceed to mouth rinses with water or preferably a normal saline solution.
In the case of vomiting within a few hours after drug intake, never repeat the administration of this dose. Supportive treatment (such as metoclopramide 5HT3 antagonists (e.g. ondansetron, granisetron) may reduce the occurrence of this.
Navelbine soft capsule is associated with a higher incidence of nausea/vomiting than the intravenous formulation. Primary prophylaxis with antiemetics and administration of the capsules with some food is recommended as this has also been shown to reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting: see section 4.2.
Patients receiving concomitant morphine or opioid analgesics, laxatives and careful monitoring of bowel mobility are recommended. Prescription of laxatives may be appropriate in patients with prior history of constipation
· For dose escalation from 60 to 80 mg/m2 per week, after the third administration: please refer to paragraph see section 4.2. : Posology and method of administration
· For the administrations given at 80mg/m², if the neutrophil count is below 500/mm3 or more than once between 500 and 1000 /mm3, the administration should not only be delayed but also reduced to 60mg/m² per week. It is possible to reescalate the dose from 60 to 80 mg/m2 per week: : refer to paragraph see section 4.2. : Posology and method of administration.
During clinical trials where treatments were initiated at 80 mg/m2, a few patients developed excessive neutropenic complications including those with a poor performance status. Therefore it is recommended that the starting dose should be 60 mg/m2 escalating to 80 mg/m2 if the dose is tolerated as described in paragraph section 4.2 :Posology and method of administration.
Because of the presence of sorbitol, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Precautions for use
Special care should be taken when prescribing for patients with:
- History of ischemic heart disease: see section 4.8.
- Poor performance status
This product is specifically contra-indicated with yellow fever vaccine and its concomitant use with other live attenuated vaccines is not recommended.
Caution must be exercised when combining Navelbine and strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 (see section 4.5), and its combination with phenytoin (like all cytotoxics) and with itraconazole (like all vinca alkaloids) is not recommended.
Oral Navelbine was studied in patients with liver impairment at the following doses:
- 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from 1.5 to 2.5 x ULN);
- 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate liver impairment (bilirubin from 1.5 to 3 x ULN, whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT).
Total clearance of vinorelbine was neither modified between mild and moderate liver impairment nor was it altered in hepatically impaired patients when compared with clearance in patients with normal liver function..
Oral Navelbine was not studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment, therefore its use is contra-indicated in these patients: see sections 4.2, 4.3, 5.2.
In case of ³ grade 3 peripheral neuropathy or ³ grade 3 abnormality of liver function tests (increase in AST/
As there is a low level of renal excretion there is no pharmacokinetic rationale for reducing the dose of Navelbine soft capsule dose in patients with impaired kidney function: see sections 4.2, 5.2.
Patients receiving concomitant morphine or morphino-mimetics, laxatives and careful monitoring of bowel mobility are recommended.
Navelbine® soft capsules is associated with a higher incidence of nausea/vomiting than the i.v formulation. A primary prophylaxis with anti-emetics is recommended.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
The combination of Navelbineâ with other drugs with known bone marrow toxicity is likely to exacerbate the myelosuppressive adverse effects.
Concomitant use contraindicated
Yellow fever vaccine: as with all cytotoxics, risk of fatal generalised vaccine disease: see section 4.3.
Concomitant use not recommended
Live attenuated vaccines: (for yellow fever vaccine, see concomitant use contraindicated) as with all cytotoxics, risk of generalised vaccine disease, possibly fatal. This risk is increased in patients already immunodepressed by their underlying disease. It is recommended to use an inactivated vaccine when one exists (e.g. poliomyelitis): see section 4.4
Phenytoin: as with all cytotoxics, risk of exacerbation of convulsions resulting from the decrease of phenytoin digestive absorption by cytotoxic drug or risk of toxicity enhancement or loss of efficacy of the cytotoxic drug due to increased hepatic metabolism by phenytoin.
Itraconazole: as with all vinca-alkaloids, increased neurotoxicity of vinca-alkaloids due to the decrease of their hepatic metabolism.
Concomitant use to take into consideration
Cisplatin: There is no mutual pharmacokinetic interaction when combining NAVELBINE with cisplatin over several cycles of treatment. However, the incidence of granulocytopenia associated with NAVELBINE use in combination with cisplatin is higher than associated with NAVELBINE single agent.
Mitomycin C: as with all vinca-alkaloids, increased risk of pulmonary toxicity Caution is advised when using vinorelbine and mitomycin C simultaneously.
The combination of Navelbine with other drugs with known bone marrow toxicity is likely to exacerbate the myelosuppressive adverse effects.
As CYP 3A4 is mainly involved in the metabolism of vinorelbine, combination with strong inhibitors of this isoenzyme (e.g. azole antifungals such as ketoconazole and itraconazole) could increase blood concentrations of vinorelbine and combination with strong inducers of this isoenzyme (e.g. rifampicin, phenytoin) could decrease blood concentrations of vinorelbine. might modify the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine. Strong inhibitors of CYP 3A4 affect vinorelbine pharmacokinetics resulting in increased blood exposure and therefore should be discontinued or closely monitored
Anticoagulant treatment: as with all cytotoxics, the frequency of INR (International Normalised Ratio) monitoring should be increased due to the potential interaction with oral anticoagulants and increased variability of coagulation in patients with cancer.
Food interaction: a simultaneous food intake Food does not modify the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
In animal studies Navelbine was embryo and fetotoxic and teratogenic is suspected to cause serious birth effects when administered during pregnancy: see section 5.3.
Therefore, Navelbine should not be used during pregnancy
Navelbine is contra-indicated in pregnancy: see section 4.3.
If pregnancy occurs during treatment, genetic counselling should be offered.
In case of a vital indication for treatment with Navelbine during pregnancy a medical consultation concerning the risk of harmful effects for the child should be conducted. If pregnancy occurs during treatment genetic counselling should be offered.
Women of child-bearing potential
Women of child-bearing potential must use effective contraception during treatment and up to 3 months after treatment: see section 4.3. .
Lactation
It is not unknown whether NavelbineÒvinorelbine passes into is excreted in human breast milk.
The excretion of vinorelbine in milk has not been studied in animal studies.
A risk to the suckling child cannot be excluded therefore breast feeding must be discontinued prior before starting treatment with Navelbine soft capsules: see section 4.3.
Fertility
Men and women being treated with Navelbine are advised not to father conceive a child during and up to 3 months after treatment: see section 4.3.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
NavelbineÒ soft capsules are unlikely to impair the ability of patients to drive or to operate machinery. However, patients should be advised that their ability to drive or operate machinery may be affected.
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed but on the basis of the pharmacodynamic profile vinorelbine does not affect the ability to drive and use machines. However, caution is necessary in patients treated with vinorelbine considering some adverse effects of the drug: see section 4.8.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The overall reported frequency of undesirable effects was determined from clinical studies in 316 patients (132 patients with non small cell lung cancer and 184 patients with breast cancer) who received the recommended regimen of Navelbineâ soft capsules (first three administrations at 60mg/m²/week followed by 80mg/m²/week).
Adverse reactions reported as more than isolated cases are listed below, by system organ and by frequency.
Additional Adverse reactions from Post Marketing experience has been added according to the MedDRA classification with the frequency Not known.
Frequencies are defined as: very common (³ 1/10), common (>1/100, < 1/10), uncommon (> 1/1,000, £ 1/100), rare (>1/10, 000, £ 1/1,000), very rare (£ 1/10,000) according to the MedDRA frequency convention and system organ classification .
These reactions were described using the
See Appendix 1 – Section 4.8 “Undesirable Effects Tabulated Presentation”
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Post marketing reports
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For greater clarity, the effects specific to Navelbine concentrate for solution for infusion are presented separately in accordance with the company core reference data.
Undesirable effects reported with Navelbine soft capsule:
Pre-marketing experience:
The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions are bone marrow depression with neutropenia, leucopenia, anaemia and thrombocytopenia, gastrointestinal toxicity with nausea, vomiting, diarrohea, stomatitis and constipation. Fatigue and fever were also reported very commonly.
Infections and Infestations
Very common: Bacterial, viral or fungal infections without neutropenia at different sites. (respiratory, GI, urinary tracts…) G1-4: 12.7%; G3-4: 4.4%, mild to moderate and usually reversible with an appropriate treatment.
Common:
- Bacterial, viral or fungal infections resulting from bone marrow depression and/or immune system compromise (neutropenic infections) are usually reversible with an appropriate treatment.
- Neutropenic infection
- Neutropenic sepsis
Uncommon : severe sepsis with other visceral failure and septicaemia were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Very rare : complicated septicaemia and sometimes fatal septicaemia were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Very common: Bone marrow depression resulting mainly in neutropenia G1-4: 71.5 %; G3: 21.8 %; G 4: 25.9 %, is reversible and is the dose limiting toxicity. The incidence per patient of grade 3-4 neutropenia lasting at least 7 days was 30.3% for Navelbine® soft capsules (59.5% for Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion) in accordance with the pivotal study conducted in NSCLC indication
Infections resulting from bone marrow depression and/or immune system compromise including bacterial, viral, fungal etiologies at different sites such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary tracts G1-4: 3.5%, were usually mild to moderate and reversible with an appropriate treatment.
Leucopenia
Anaemia G1-4: 67.4 %; G3-4: 3.8 %, was usually mild to moderate.
Thrombocytopenia G1-2: 10.8 %, might occur but was seldom severe.
Common:
G4 Neutropenia associated with fever over 38 °C including febrile neutropenia was reported in 2.8 % patients.
· Immune system disorders
Rare: Systemic allergic reactions were reported as anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid type reactions with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Uncommon: severe hyponatraemia reported in post-marketing clinical experience. Hyperglycaemia was observed in one patient.
Not known: Severe hyponatraemia
Psychiatric disorders
Common: Insomnia G1-2: 2.8%
Nervous system disorders
Very common: Neurosensory disorders G1-2: 11.1% were generally limited to loss of tendon reflexes and infrequently severe.
Common : Neuromotor disorders G1-4 : 9.2% ;G3-4 : 1.3%.
Headache G1-4: 4.1%, G3-4: 0.6%.
Dizziness G1-4: 6%; G3-4: 0.6%.
Taste disorders G1-2:3.8%.
Other neurological disorders G1-4: 2.2%; G3-4: 0.3%
Uncommon: Seizure
Ataxia grade 3, partially reversible
Cerebrovascular ischemia
Eye disorders
Common: Visual disorders G1-2: 1.3%
Cardiac disorders
Uncommon: Heart failure and cardiac dysrhythmia
Not known: Ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction)
Rare: ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction) were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Vascular disorders
Common: Hypertension G1-4: 2.5%; G3-4: 0.3%; hypotension G1-4: 2.2%; G3-4: 0.6%
Uncommon: Hypotension, hypertension, flushing and peripheral coldness were reported with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Rare: Severe hypotension, collapse were reported with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Respiratory system, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Common: Dyspnoea G1-4: 2.8%; G3-4: 0.3%, Cough: G1-2: 2.8%
Uncommon: Dyspnoea and bronchospasm may occur in association with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion treatment as with other vinca alkaloids.
Pulmonary embolism (rarely fatal) was reported. In one patient the event was fatal.
Pulmonary haemorrhage (rarely fatal) were observed and resulted in death in one patient.
Rare: Interstitial pneumopathies were reported in particular in patients treated with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion in combination with mitomycin.
Not known: Respiratory distress
Gastrointestinal disorders
Very Common: Nausea G1-4: 74.7% ; G3-4: 7.3%;
Vomiting G1-4: 54.7%; G 3-4: 6.3%; supportive treatment (such as oral setrons or metoclopramide) may reduce the occurrence of nausea and vomiting.
Diarrhoea G1-4: 49.7 %; G3-4: 5.7%;
Anorexia G 1-4 : 38.6%; G 3-4: 4.1%.
Stomatitis G1-4: 10.4 %; G3-4: 0.9%, is usually mild to moderate.
Abdominal pain : G1-4: 14.2%
Constipation G1-4: 15.2 % 19%; G3-4: 0.9% was reported.
Prescription of laxatives may be appropriate in patients with prior history of constipation and /or who received concomitant treatment with morphine or morphine-mimetics.
Gastric disorders: G1-4: 11.7%
Common : Oesophagitis G1-3 : 3.8% ; G3 : 0.3%
Dysphagia: G1-2: 2.3%
Uncommon : paralytic ileus G3-4 : 0.9% was reported One episode was fatal. [rarely fatal] – treatment may be resumed after recovery of normal bowel mobility.
Gastro-intestinal bleeding was reported in one patient.
Rare: Pancreatitis were reported with Navelbine®, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Not known: Gastro-intestinal bleeding
Hepatobiliary disorders
Very common: transient elevation of liver functions tests (G1-2) without clinical symptoms were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion
Common: Hepatic disorders: G1-2: 1.3%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Very common: Alopecia G1-2 : 29.4% usually mild in nature may occur. may appear progressively with an extended course of treatment and is was usually mild in nature.
Common: Skin reactions G1-2: 5.7%
Rare: Generalized cutaneous reactions were reported with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Common: Arthralgia including jaw pain, myalgia G1-4 : 7%; G3-4: 0.3% were reported .
Renal and urinary disorders
Common: Dysuria G1-2: 1.6%
Other genitourinary disorders G1-2: 1.9%
General disorders and administration site conditions
Very common: Fatigue , Malaise G1-4: 36.7%; G3-4: 8.5% ;
Fever G1-4 : 13.0%; G3-4: 12.1%
Common: Pain including pain at the tumour site G1-4 : 3.8%; G3-4: 0.6%. , Chills: G1-2: 3.8%
Investigations
Very common: Weight loss G1-4: 25%,G3-4: 0.3%
Common: Weight gain G1-2: 1.3%
Undesirable effects with Navelbine concentrate for infusion:
Some undesirable effects were observed with Navelbine, concentrate for infusion during pre- and post-marketing experience which were not reported with Navelbine soft capsule.
In order to provide the complete information and to further the safety of use of Navelbine soft capsule, these effects are presented below:
Infections and Infestations
Uncommon : Septicaemia [rarely fatal]
Immune system disorders
Not known: Systemic allergic reactions as anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock or anaphylactoid type reactions
Endocrine disorders
Not known: Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
Vascular disorders
Rare: Severe hypotension, collapse
Uncommon:
Respiratory system, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Rare: Interstitial pneumonopathy has been reported in particular in patients treated with Navelbine concentrate for solution for infusion in combination with mitomycin C.
Uncommon: Bronchospasm may occur as with other vinca alkaloids.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Rare: Pancreatitis
4.9 Overdose
Human experience Symptoms
No case of overdosage with Navelbineâ soft capsules has been reported, however Overdosage with Navelbine soft capsules will result in could produce bone marrow hypoplasia suppression sometimes associated with infection, fever, and paralytic ileus and hepatic disorders.
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· Management of overdose in man Emergency procedure
General supportive measures together with blood transfusion, growth factors, and broad spectrum antibiotic therapy should be instituted as deemed necessary by the physician.
Management of paralytic ileus requires digestive aspiration and monitoring of bowel motility.
Antidote
There is no known antidote for overdosage of Navelbine.
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group : Vinca alkaloïds and analogues, ATC code : L01C A04.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Vinca alkaloïds and analogues
ATC Code: L01C A04
Safety and efficacy of Navelbine in paediatric patients have not been established. Clinical data from a single-arm study in 46 paediatric patients with recurrent solid tumours, including rhabdomyosarcoma/undiffentiated sarcoma, neuroblastoma, and
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Absorption
After oral administration, vinorelbine is rapidly absorbed and the Tmax is reached between 1.5 to 3 h with a blood concentration peak (Cmax) of approximately 130 ng/ml after a dose of 80 mg/m². The absolute bioavailability is 40% and the simultaneous intake of food does not modify the exposure to vinorelbine.
Oral vinorelbine 60 and 80 mg/m2 leads to comparable blood exposure comparable to that achieved with intravenous vinorelbine at 25 and 30 mg/m2 , respectively. of the iv form .
Interindividual variability of the exposure is similar after administration by intravenous iv and oral routes.
Distribution
Metabolism Biotransformation
Vinorelbine is principally metabolised by CYP 3A4 isoform of cytochromes P450. All metabolites have been identified, and none is active except 4-O-deacetyl vinorelbine, which is the main metabolite in blood.
All metabolites of vinorelbine are formed by CYP 3A4 isoform of cytochromes P450, except 4-O-deacetylvinorelbine likely to be formed by carboxylesterases. 4-O-deacetylvinorelbine is the only active metabolite and the main one observed in blood.
No sulfo or glucurono conjugates are found. Neither sulfate nor glucuronide conjugates are found.
Elimination
Renal elimination is low (< 5% of the dose administered) and consists mostly in parent compound. Biliary excretion is the predominant elimination route of both metabolites and unchanged vinorelbine, which is the main recovered compound.unchanged vinorelbine, which is the main recovered compound, and its metabolites.
Special patient groups
Renal and liver impairment :
The effects of renal dysfunction on the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine disposition have not been studied. However, dose reduction in case of reduced renal function is not indicated with vinorelbine due to the low level of renal elimination.
Impact of liver dysfunction on pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine has not been evaluated with the oral form. No significant impact was observed with IV vinorelbine.
Pharmacokinetics of orally administered vinorelbine were not modified after administration of 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from 1.5 to 2.5 x ULN) and of 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate liver impairment (bilirubin from 1.5 to 3 x ULN, whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT).
No data is available for patients with severe liver impairment, therefore Navelbine is contra-indicated in these patients: see sections 4.2; 4.3.; 4.4.
Elderly patients
Study on oral vinorelbine in elderly patients (³ 70 years) with NSCLC demonstrated there is no influence of the age on vinorelbine pharmacokinetics and that no dose reduction is required.
A study with oral vinorelbine in elderly patients (³ 70 years) with NSCLC demonstrated that pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine were not influenced by age. However, since elderly patients are frail, caution should be exercised when increasing the dose of Navelbine soft capsule: see section 4.2.
PK-PD relation Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamic relationships
A strong relationship has been demonstrated between blood exposure and depletion of leucocyte or PMNs.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Vinorelbine induced chromosome damages but was not mutagenic in ames test.
It is assumed that vinorelbine can cause mutagenic effects (induction aneuploidy and polyploidy) in man.
In animal reproductive studies vinorelbine Navelbine® was embryo-foeto-lethal and teratogenic.
6.6 Instructions for use and handling
For safety reason any unused capsule must be returned to the doctor or pha.rmacy for destruction according to local standard procedures for cytotoxics
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Instructions for use/handling
To open the packaging :
1. Cut the blister along the black dotted line
2. Peel the soft plastic foil off
3. Push the capsule through the aluminium foil
Updated on 18 May 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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Sections with changes are provided below, with the specific changes in blue.
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each soft capsule contains xx mg vinorelbine (as tartrate).
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For oral use only.
NavelbineÒ soft capsules should be swallowed whole with water without chewing or sucking the capsule. It is recommended to take the capsule with some food.
In adult patients
As a single agent, the recommended regimen is:
First three administrations
60mg/m² of body surface area, administered once weekly.
Subsequent administrations
Beyond the third administration, it is recommended to increase the dose of NavelbineÒ soft capsules to 80mg/m² once weekly except in those patients whose neutrophil count dropped once below 500/mm3 or more than once between 500 and 1000/mm3 during the first three administrations at 60mg/m².
Dose modification
For any administration planned to be given at 80mg/m², if the neutrophil count is below 500/ mm3 more than once between 500 and 1000/mm3, the administration should be delayed until recovery and the dose reduced from 80 to 60mg/m² per week during the 3 following administrations.
Neutrophil count beyond the 4th administration of 80 mg/m2/week |
Neutrophils >1000 |
Neutrophils ³ 500 and < 1000 (1 episode) |
Neutrophils ³ 500 and < 1000 (2 episodes) |
Neutrophils <500 |
Recommended dose starting with |
80 |
60 |
For combination regimens, the dose and schedule will be adapted to the treatment protocol.
Capsules of different strengths (20, 30, 40, 80 mg) are available in order to choose the adequate combination for the right dosage.
Even for patients with BSA³ 2 m2 the total dose should never exceed 120 mg per week at 60 mg/m2 and 160 mg per week at 80 mg/m2.
As there is a low level of renal excretion there is no pharmacokinetic rationale for reducing Navelbine® soft capsules dose in patients with impaired kidney function.
Administration in the elderly
Clinical experience has not identified relevant detected any significant differences among in the elderly or younger patients with regard to the response rate, although but greater sensitivity of these individuals cannot be excluded. some older individuals cannot be ruled out. Age does not modify the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine: see section 5.2.
Administration in children
Navelbine is not receommended for use Safety and efficacy in children due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy. have not been established: see section 5.1.
Administration in patients with liver insufficiency
Navelbine can be administered at the standard dose of 60 mg/m²/week in patients with mild liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from 1.5 to 2.5 x ULN). In patients with moderate liver impairment (bilirubin from 1.5 to 3 x ULN, whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT), Navelbine should be administered at a dose of 50 mg/m²/week. The administration of Navelbine in patients with severe hepatic impairment is contra-indicated: see sections 4.3, 4.4, 5.2.
Administration in patients with renal insufficiency
Given the minor renal excretion, there is no pharmacokinetic justification for reducing the dose of Navelbine in patients with serious renal insufficiency: see sections 4.4, 5.2.
Administration
Navelbine is to be administered orally.
Navelbine must be swallowed whole with water, without chewing, sucking or dissolving the capsule.
It is recommended to administer the capsule with some food.
Specific instructions must be observed for administration of Navelbine: see section 6.6.
Dosage adjustment in specific patient groups: refer to paragraph 4.4. : Special warnings and precautions for use.
Instructions for use / handling :
To open the “peel-push” blister:
1. Cut the blister along the black dotted line
2. Peel the soft plastic foil off
3. Push the capsule through the aluminium foil
4.3 Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to vinorelbine or other vinca-alkaloids or to any of the constituents.
- Disease significantly affecting absorption
- Previous significant surgical resection of stomach or small bowel.
- Neutrophil count < 1500/mm3 or severe infection current or recent (within 2 weeks).
- Platelets < 75000mm3
- Severe hepatic insufficiency not related to the tumoural process.
- Poor performance status ( Karnofsky performance <70%)
- Pregnancy: see section 4.6
- Lactation: see section 4.6
- Patients requiring long-term oxygen
- Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance
- In combination with yellow fever vaccine: see section 4.5
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Special warnings
It is recommended that Navelbineâ soft capsules should be prescribed by a physician who is experienced in the use of chemotherapy with facilities for monitoring cytotoxic drugs.
If the patient chews or sucks the capsule by error, as the liquid content is an irritant. Proceed to mouth rinses with water or preferably a normal saline solution.
In the case of vomiting within a few hours after drug intake, never repeat the administration of this dose. Supportive treatment (such as metoclopramide 5HT3 antagonists (e.g. ondansetron, granisetron) may reduce the occurrence of this.
Navelbine soft capsule is associated with a higher incidence of nausea/vomiting than the intravenous formulation. Primary prophylaxis with antiemetics and administration of the capsules with some food is recommended as this has also been shown to reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting: see section 4.2.
Patients receiving concomitant morphine or opioid analgesics, laxatives and careful monitoring of bowel mobility are recommended. Prescription of laxatives may be appropriate in patients with prior history of constipation
· For dose escalation from 60 to 80 mg/m2 per week, after the third administration: please refer to paragraph see section 4.2. : Posology and method of administration
· For the administrations given at 80mg/m², if the neutrophil count is below 500/mm3 or more than once between 500 and 1000 /mm3, the administration should not only be delayed but also reduced to 60mg/m² per week. It is possible to reescalate the dose from 60 to 80 mg/m2 per week: : refer to paragraph see section 4.2. : Posology and method of administration.
During clinical trials where treatments were initiated at 80 mg/m2, a few patients developed excessive neutropenic complications including those with a poor performance status. Therefore it is recommended that the starting dose should be 60 mg/m2 escalating to 80 mg/m2 if the dose is tolerated as described in paragraph section 4.2 :Posology and method of administration.
Because of the presence of sorbitol, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Precautions for use
Special care should be taken when prescribing for patients with:
- History of ischemic heart disease: see section 4.8.
- Poor performance status
This product is specifically contra-indicated with yellow fever vaccine and its concomitant use with other live attenuated vaccines is not recommended.
Caution must be exercised when combining Navelbine and strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 (see section 4.5), and its combination with phenytoin (like all cytotoxics) and with itraconazole (like all vinca alkaloids) is not recommended.
Oral Navelbine was studied in patients with liver impairment at the following doses:
- 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from 1.5 to 2.5 x ULN);
- 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate liver impairment (bilirubin from 1.5 to 3 x ULN, whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT).
Total clearance of vinorelbine was neither modified between mild and moderate liver impairment nor was it altered in hepatically impaired patients when compared with clearance in patients with normal liver function..
Oral Navelbine was not studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment, therefore its use is contra-indicated in these patients: see sections 4.2, 4.3, 5.2.
In case of ³ grade 3 peripheral neuropathy or ³ grade 3 abnormality of liver function tests (increase in AST/
As there is a low level of renal excretion there is no pharmacokinetic rationale for reducing the dose of Navelbine soft capsule dose in patients with impaired kidney function: see sections 4.2, 5.2.
Patients receiving concomitant morphine or morphino-mimetics, laxatives and careful monitoring of bowel mobility are recommended.
Navelbine® soft capsules is associated with a higher incidence of nausea/vomiting than the i.v formulation. A primary prophylaxis with anti-emetics is recommended.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
The combination of Navelbineâ with other drugs with known bone marrow toxicity is likely to exacerbate the myelosuppressive adverse effects.
Concomitant use contraindicated
Yellow fever vaccine: as with all cytotoxics, risk of fatal generalised vaccine disease: see section 4.3.
Concomitant use not recommended
Live attenuated vaccines: (for yellow fever vaccine, see concomitant use contraindicated) as with all cytotoxics, risk of generalised vaccine disease, possibly fatal. This risk is increased in patients already immunodepressed by their underlying disease. It is recommended to use an inactivated vaccine when one exists (e.g. poliomyelitis): see section 4.4
Phenytoin: as with all cytotoxics, risk of exacerbation of convulsions resulting from the decrease of phenytoin digestive absorption by cytotoxic drug or risk of toxicity enhancement or loss of efficacy of the cytotoxic drug due to increased hepatic metabolism by phenytoin.
Itraconazole: as with all vinca-alkaloids, increased neurotoxicity of vinca-alkaloids due to the decrease of their hepatic metabolism.
Concomitant use to take into consideration
Cisplatin: There is no mutual pharmacokinetic interaction when combining NAVELBINE with cisplatin over several cycles of treatment. However, the incidence of granulocytopenia associated with NAVELBINE use in combination with cisplatin is higher than associated with NAVELBINE single agent.
Mitomycin C: as with all vinca-alkaloids, increased risk of pulmonary toxicity Caution is advised when using vinorelbine and mitomycin C simultaneously.
The combination of Navelbine with other drugs with known bone marrow toxicity is likely to exacerbate the myelosuppressive adverse effects.
As CYP 3A4 is mainly involved in the metabolism of vinorelbine, combination with strong inhibitors of this isoenzyme (e.g. azole antifungals such as ketoconazole and itraconazole) could increase blood concentrations of vinorelbine and combination with strong inducers of this isoenzyme (e.g. rifampicin, phenytoin) could decrease blood concentrations of vinorelbine. might modify the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine. Strong inhibitors of CYP 3A4 affect vinorelbine pharmacokinetics resulting in increased blood exposure and therefore should be discontinued or closely monitored
Anticoagulant treatment: as with all cytotoxics, the frequency of INR (International Normalised Ratio) monitoring should be increased due to the potential interaction with oral anticoagulants and increased variability of coagulation in patients with cancer.
Food interaction: a simultaneous food intake Food does not modify the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
In animal studies Navelbine was embryo and fetotoxic and teratogenic is suspected to cause serious birth effects when administered during pregnancy: see section 5.3.
Therefore, Navelbine should not be used during pregnancy
Navelbine is contra-indicated in pregnancy: see section 4.3.
If pregnancy occurs during treatment, genetic counselling should be offered.
In case of a vital indication for treatment with Navelbine during pregnancy a medical consultation concerning the risk of harmful effects for the child should be conducted. If pregnancy occurs during treatment genetic counselling should be offered.
Women of child-bearing potential
Women of child-bearing potential must use effective contraception during treatment and up to 3 months after treatment: see section 4.3. .
Lactation
It is not unknown whether NavelbineÒvinorelbine passes into is excreted in human breast milk.
The excretion of vinorelbine in milk has not been studied in animal studies.
A risk to the suckling child cannot be excluded therefore breast feeding must be discontinued prior before starting treatment with Navelbine soft capsules: see section 4.3.
Fertility
Men and women being treated with Navelbine are advised not to father conceive a child during and up to 3 months after treatment: see section 4.3.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
NavelbineÒ soft capsules are unlikely to impair the ability of patients to drive or to operate machinery. However, patients should be advised that their ability to drive or operate machinery may be affected.
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed but on the basis of the pharmacodynamic profile vinorelbine does not affect the ability to drive and use machines. However, caution is necessary in patients treated with vinorelbine considering some adverse effects of the drug: see section 4.8.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The overall reported frequency of undesirable effects was determined from clinical studies in 316 patients (132 patients with non small cell lung cancer and 184 patients with breast cancer) who received the recommended regimen of Navelbineâ soft capsules (first three administrations at 60mg/m²/week followed by 80mg/m²/week).
Adverse reactions reported as more than isolated cases are listed below, by system organ and by frequency.
Additional Adverse reactions from Post Marketing experience has been added according to the MedDRA classification with the frequency Not known.
Frequencies are defined as: very common (³ 1/10), common (>1/100, < 1/10), uncommon (> 1/1,000, £ 1/100), rare (>1/10, 000, £ 1/1,000), very rare (£ 1/10,000) according to the MedDRA frequency convention and system organ classification .
These reactions were described using the
See Appendix 1 – Section 4.8 “Undesirable Effects Tabulated Presentation”
Very common
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> 1/10
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Common
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>1/100, <1/10
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Uncommon
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>1/1,000, <1/100
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Rare
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>1/10,000, <1/1,000
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Very rare
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<1/10,000), including isolated reports
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Not known
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Post marketing reports
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For greater clarity, the effects specific to Navelbine concentrate for solution for infusion are presented separately in accordance with the company core reference data.
Undesirable effects reported with Navelbine soft capsule:
Pre-marketing experience:
The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions are bone marrow depression with neutropenia, leucopenia, anaemia and thrombocytopenia, gastrointestinal toxicity with nausea, vomiting, diarrohea, stomatitis and constipation. Fatigue and fever were also reported very commonly.
Infections and Infestations
Very common: Bacterial, viral or fungal infections without neutropenia at different sites. (respiratory, GI, urinary tracts…) G1-4: 12.7%; G3-4: 4.4%, mild to moderate and usually reversible with an appropriate treatment.
Common:
- Bacterial, viral or fungal infections resulting from bone marrow depression and/or immune system compromise (neutropenic infections) are usually reversible with an appropriate treatment.
- Neutropenic infection
- Neutropenic sepsis
Uncommon : severe sepsis with other visceral failure and septicaemia were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Very rare : complicated septicaemia and sometimes fatal septicaemia were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Very common: Bone marrow depression resulting mainly in neutropenia G1-4: 71.5 %; G3: 21.8 %; G 4: 25.9 %, is reversible and is the dose limiting toxicity. The incidence per patient of grade 3-4 neutropenia lasting at least 7 days was 30.3% for Navelbine® soft capsules (59.5% for Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion) in accordance with the pivotal study conducted in NSCLC indication
Infections resulting from bone marrow depression and/or immune system compromise including bacterial, viral, fungal etiologies at different sites such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary tracts G1-4: 3.5%, were usually mild to moderate and reversible with an appropriate treatment.
Leucopenia
Anaemia G1-4: 67.4 %; G3-4: 3.8 %, was usually mild to moderate.
Thrombocytopenia G1-2: 10.8 %, might occur but was seldom severe.
Common:
G4 Neutropenia associated with fever over 38 °C including febrile neutropenia was reported in 2.8 % patients.
· Immune system disorders
Rare: Systemic allergic reactions were reported as anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid type reactions with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Uncommon: severe hyponatraemia reported in post-marketing clinical experience. Hyperglycaemia was observed in one patient.
Not known: Severe hyponatraemia
Psychiatric disorders
Common: Insomnia G1-2: 2.8%
Nervous system disorders
Very common: Neurosensory disorders G1-2: 11.1% were generally limited to loss of tendon reflexes and infrequently severe.
Common : Neuromotor disorders G1-4 : 9.2% ;G3-4 : 1.3%.
Headache G1-4: 4.1%, G3-4: 0.6%.
Dizziness G1-4: 6%; G3-4: 0.6%.
Taste disorders G1-2:3.8%.
Other neurological disorders G1-4: 2.2%; G3-4: 0.3%
Uncommon: Seizure
Ataxia grade 3, partially reversible
Cerebrovascular ischemia
Eye disorders
Common: Visual disorders G1-2: 1.3%
Cardiac disorders
Uncommon: Heart failure and cardiac dysrhythmia
Not known: Ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction)
Rare: ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction) were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Vascular disorders
Common: Hypertension G1-4: 2.5%; G3-4: 0.3%; hypotension G1-4: 2.2%; G3-4: 0.6%
Uncommon: Hypotension, hypertension, flushing and peripheral coldness were reported with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Rare: Severe hypotension, collapse were reported with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Respiratory system, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Common: Dyspnoea G1-4: 2.8%; G3-4: 0.3%, Cough: G1-2: 2.8%
Uncommon: Dyspnoea and bronchospasm may occur in association with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion treatment as with other vinca alkaloids.
Pulmonary embolism (rarely fatal) was reported. In one patient the event was fatal.
Pulmonary haemorrhage (rarely fatal) were observed and resulted in death in one patient.
Rare: Interstitial pneumopathies were reported in particular in patients treated with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion in combination with mitomycin.
Not known: Respiratory distress
Gastrointestinal disorders
Very Common: Nausea G1-4: 74.7% ; G3-4: 7.3%;
Vomiting G1-4: 54.7%; G 3-4: 6.3%; supportive treatment (such as oral setrons or metoclopramide) may reduce the occurrence of nausea and vomiting.
Diarrhoea G1-4: 49.7 %; G3-4: 5.7%;
Anorexia G 1-4 : 38.6%; G 3-4: 4.1%.
Stomatitis G1-4: 10.4 %; G3-4: 0.9%, is usually mild to moderate.
Abdominal pain : G1-4: 14.2%
Constipation G1-4: 15.2 % 19%; G3-4: 0.9% was reported.
Prescription of laxatives may be appropriate in patients with prior history of constipation and /or who received concomitant treatment with morphine or morphine-mimetics.
Gastric disorders: G1-4: 11.7%
Common : Oesophagitis G1-3 : 3.8% ; G3 : 0.3%
Dysphagia: G1-2: 2.3%
Uncommon : paralytic ileus G3-4 : 0.9% was reported One episode was fatal. [rarely fatal] – treatment may be resumed after recovery of normal bowel mobility.
Gastro-intestinal bleeding was reported in one patient.
Rare: Pancreatitis were reported with Navelbine®, concentrate for solution for infusion.
Not known: Gastro-intestinal bleeding
Hepatobiliary disorders
Very common: transient elevation of liver functions tests (G1-2) without clinical symptoms were reported with Navelbineâ, concentrate for solution for infusion
Common: Hepatic disorders: G1-2: 1.3%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Very common: Alopecia G1-2 : 29.4% usually mild in nature may occur. may appear progressively with an extended course of treatment and is was usually mild in nature.
Common: Skin reactions G1-2: 5.7%
Rare: Generalized cutaneous reactions were reported with Navelbine® concentrate for solution for infusion.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Common: Arthralgia including jaw pain, myalgia G1-4 : 7%; G3-4: 0.3% were reported .
Renal and urinary disorders
Common: Dysuria G1-2: 1.6%
Other genitourinary disorders G1-2: 1.9%
General disorders and administration site conditions
Very common: Fatigue , Malaise G1-4: 36.7%; G3-4: 8.5% ;
Fever G1-4 : 13.0%; G3-4: 12.1%
Common: Pain including pain at the tumour site G1-4 : 3.8%; G3-4: 0.6%. , Chills: G1-2: 3.8%
Investigations
Very common: Weight loss G1-4: 25%,G3-4: 0.3%
Common: Weight gain G1-2: 1.3%
Undesirable effects with Navelbine concentrate for infusion:
Some undesirable effects were observed with Navelbine, concentrate for infusion during pre- and post-marketing experience which were not reported with Navelbine soft capsule.
In order to provide the complete information and to further the safety of use of Navelbine soft capsule, these effects are presented below:
Infections and Infestations
Uncommon : Septicaemia [rarely fatal]
Immune system disorders
Not known: Systemic allergic reactions as anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock or anaphylactoid type reactions
Endocrine disorders
Not known: Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
Vascular disorders
Rare: Severe hypotension, collapse
Uncommon:
Respiratory system, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Rare: Interstitial pneumonopathy has been reported in particular in patients treated with Navelbine concentrate for solution for infusion in combination with mitomycin C.
Uncommon: Bronchospasm may occur as with other vinca alkaloids.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Rare: Pancreatitis
4.9 Overdose
Human experience Symptoms
No case of overdosage with Navelbineâ soft capsules has been reported, however Overdosage with Navelbine soft capsules will result in could produce bone marrow hypoplasia suppression sometimes associated with infection, fever, and paralytic ileus and hepatic disorders.
.
· Management of overdose in man Emergency procedure
General supportive measures together with blood transfusion, growth factors, and broad spectrum antibiotic therapy should be instituted as deemed necessary by the physician.
Management of paralytic ileus requires digestive aspiration and monitoring of bowel motility.
Antidote
There is no known antidote for overdosage of Navelbine.
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group : Vinca alkaloïds and analogues, ATC code : L01C A04.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Vinca alkaloïds and analogues
ATC Code: L01C A04
Safety and efficacy of Navelbine in paediatric patients have not been established. Clinical data from a single-arm study in 46 paediatric patients with recurrent solid tumours, including rhabdomyosarcoma/undiffentiated sarcoma, neuroblastoma, and
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Absorption
After oral administration, vinorelbine is rapidly absorbed and the Tmax is reached between 1.5 to 3 h with a blood concentration peak (Cmax) of approximately 130 ng/ml after a dose of 80 mg/m². The absolute bioavailability is 40% and the simultaneous intake of food does not modify the exposure to vinorelbine.
Oral vinorelbine 60 and 80 mg/m2 leads to comparable blood exposure comparable to that achieved with intravenous vinorelbine at 25 and 30 mg/m2 , respectively. of the iv form .
Interindividual variability of the exposure is similar after administration by intravenous iv and oral routes.
Distribution
Metabolism Biotransformation
Vinorelbine is principally metabolised by CYP 3A4 isoform of cytochromes P450. All metabolites have been identified, and none is active except 4-O-deacetyl vinorelbine, which is the main metabolite in blood.
All metabolites of vinorelbine are formed by CYP 3A4 isoform of cytochromes P450, except 4-O-deacetylvinorelbine likely to be formed by carboxylesterases. 4-O-deacetylvinorelbine is the only active metabolite and the main one observed in blood.
No sulfo or glucurono conjugates are found. Neither sulfate nor glucuronide conjugates are found.
Elimination
Renal elimination is low (< 5% of the dose administered) and consists mostly in parent compound. Biliary excretion is the predominant elimination route of both metabolites and unchanged vinorelbine, which is the main recovered compound.unchanged vinorelbine, which is the main recovered compound, and its metabolites.
Special patient groups
Renal and liver impairment :
The effects of renal dysfunction on the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine disposition have not been studied. However, dose reduction in case of reduced renal function is not indicated with vinorelbine due to the low level of renal elimination.
Impact of liver dysfunction on pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine has not been evaluated with the oral form. No significant impact was observed with IV vinorelbine.
Pharmacokinetics of orally administered vinorelbine were not modified after administration of 60 mg/m² in 7 patients with mild liver impairment (bilirubin < 1.5 x ULN, and ALAT and/or ASAT from 1.5 to 2.5 x ULN) and of 50 mg/m² in 6 patients with moderate liver impairment (bilirubin from 1.5 to 3 x ULN, whatever the levels of ALAT and ASAT).
No data is available for patients with severe liver impairment, therefore Navelbine is contra-indicated in these patients: see sections 4.2; 4.3.; 4.4.
Elderly patients
Study on oral vinorelbine in elderly patients (³ 70 years) with NSCLC demonstrated there is no influence of the age on vinorelbine pharmacokinetics and that no dose reduction is required.
A study with oral vinorelbine in elderly patients (³ 70 years) with NSCLC demonstrated that pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine were not influenced by age. However, since elderly patients are frail, caution should be exercised when increasing the dose of Navelbine soft capsule: see section 4.2.
PK-PD relation Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamic relationships
A strong relationship has been demonstrated between blood exposure and depletion of leucocyte or PMNs.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Vinorelbine induced chromosome damages but was not mutagenic in ames test.
It is assumed that vinorelbine can cause mutagenic effects (induction aneuploidy and polyploidy) in man.
In animal reproductive studies vinorelbine Navelbine® was embryo-foeto-lethal and teratogenic.
6.6 Instructions for use and handling
For safety reason any unused capsule must be returned to the doctor or pha.rmacy for destruction according to local standard procedures for cytotoxics
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Instructions for use/handling
To open the packaging :
1. Cut the blister along the black dotted line
2. Peel the soft plastic foil off
3. Push the capsule through the aluminium foil
Updated on 03 December 2007
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
Legal category:Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 03 December 2007
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product