HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION ---------------------DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS--------------------- These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Injection: 0.25 mg palonosetron in 5 mL (0.05 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial PALONOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION safely and or a pre-filled syringe. (3) effectively. See full prescribing information for PALONOSETRON -------------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS------------------------------ HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION. Hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components. (4) PALONOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE injection, for intravenous use -----------------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS------------------------ Initial U.S. Approval: 2003 • Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with or without known hypersensitivity to other selective 5-HT3 receptor ---------------------------RECENT MAJOR CHANGES--------------------------- antagonists. (5.1) Indications and Usage (1) 12/2018 • Serotonin syndrome has been reported with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2) 12/2018 alone but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. (5.2, 7.1) ----------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE--------------------------- ------------------------------ADVERSE REACTIONS------------------------------- The most common adverse reactions in Palonosetron Hydrochloride (HCl) Injection is a serotonin-3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist indicated in adults for: • chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (≥5%) are: headache and • Moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: prevention of acute and constipation. (6.1) delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses. • postoperative nausea and vomiting (≥2%) are: QT prolongation, (1.1) bradycardia, headache, and constipation. (6.1) • Highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses. (1.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius • Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) for up to 24 Kabi USA, LLC at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or hours following surgery. Efficacy beyond 24 hours has not been www.fda.gov/medwatch. demonstrated. (1.2) Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is indicated in pediatric patients aged 1 ------------------------------DRUG INTERACTIONS------------------------------- month to less than 17 years for: Serotonergic Drugs: Monitor for serotonin syndrome; if symptoms occur, • Prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat discontinue Palonosetron Injection and initiate supportive treatment. (7.1) courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. (1.2) -------------------------USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS---------------------- Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting -----------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION----------------------- Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness in neonates (less than 1 month of age) Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting have not been established. (8.4) Age Dose* Infusion Rate Adults 0.25 mg as a single dose Infuse over 30 seconds Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting beginning approx. 30 min Safety and Effectiveness in patients below the age of 18 years have not been before the start of chemo established. (8.4) Pediatrics 20 micrograms per Infuse over 15 minutes (1 month to less kilogram (maximum beginning approx. 30 min than 17 years) 1.5 mg) as a single dose before the start of chemo See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA- *Note different dosing units in pediatrics approved Patient Labeling. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Revised: 12/2018 • The recommended adult dosage is 0.075 mg as a single intravenous dose administered over 10 seconds immediately before the induction of anesthesia. (2.1) Instructions for Administration • Do not use the pre-filled syringe to administer a dose other than 0.25 mg. (2.2) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS* 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 8.4 Pediatric Use 1.1 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Adults 8.5 Geriatric Use 1.2 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric 10 OVERDOSAGE Patients Aged 1 Month to Less than 17 Years 11 DESCRIPTION 1.3 Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Adults 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 12.1 Mechanism of Action 2.1 Recommended Dosage 12.2 Pharmacodynamics 2.2 Instructions for Intravenous Administration 12.3 Pharmacokinetics 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 14 CLINICAL STUDIES 5.1 Hypersensitivity 14.1 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Adults 5.2 Serotonin Syndrome 14.2 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatrics 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS 14.3 Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 6.2 Postmarketing Experience 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Serotonergic Drugs * Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS listed. 8.1 Pregnancy 8.2 Lactation 1 Reference ID: 4358979 FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Adults Palonosetron Hydrochloride (HCl) Injection is indicated for: • Moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy -- prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses • Highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy -- prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses 1.2 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Patients Aged 1 Month to Less than 17 Years Palonosetron HCl Injection is indicated for prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. 1.3 Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Adults Palonosetron HCl Injection is indicated for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) for up to 24 hours following surgery. Efficacy beyond 24 hours has not been demonstrated. As with other antiemetics, routine prophylaxis is not recommended in patients in whom there is little expectation that nausea and/or vomiting will occur postoperatively. In patients where nausea and vomiting must be avoided during the postoperative period, Palonosetron HCl Injection is recommended even where the incidence of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting is low. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Recommended Dosage 2 Reference ID: 4358979 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Age Dose* Infusion Time Adults 0.25 mg as a single dose Infuse over 30 seconds beginning approx. 30 min before the start of chemo Pediatrics (1 month to less 20 micrograms per Infuse over 15 minutes kilogram (maximum 1.5 beginning approx. 30 min than 17 years) mg) as a single dose before the start of chemo *Note different dosing units in pediatrics Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting The recommended adult dosage of Palonosetron HCl Injection is 0.075 mg administered as a single intravenous dose over 10 seconds immediately before the induction of anesthesia. 2.2 Instructions for Intravenous Administration • Do not mix with other drugs. • Flush the infusion line with normal saline before and after administration of Palonosetron HCl Injection. • Inspect Palonosetron HCl Injection visually for particulate matter and discoloration before administration. • Pediatrics: Do not use the pre-filled syringe to administer a dose other than 0.25 mg. • Adults: For a dose of 0.25 mg use the entire contents (5 mL) of the pre-filled syringe or the vial. Use the single-dose vial to administer a dose of 0.075 mg. 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is sterile, clear, and colorless: 0.25 mg palonosetron in 5 mL (0.05 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial or pre-filled syringe 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Palonosetron HCl Injection is contraindicated in patients known to have hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)]. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with or without 3 Reference ID: 4358979 known hypersensitivity to other 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. 5.2 Serotonin Syndrome The development of serotonin syndrome has been reported with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Most reports have been associated with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors, mirtazapine, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, and intravenous methylene blue). Some of the reported cases were fatal. Serotonin syndrome occurring with overdose of another 5-HT3 receptor antagonist alone has also been reported. The majority of reports of serotonin syndrome related to 5-HT3 receptor antagonist use occurred in a post-anesthesia care unit or an infusion center. Symptoms associated with serotonin syndrome may include the following combination of signs and symptoms: mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, delirium, and coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, dizziness, diaphoresis, flushing, hyperthermia), neuromuscular symptoms (e.g., tremor, rigidity,