HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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VENCLEXTA safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for
VENCLEXTA.
VENCLEXTA™ (venetoclax) tablets, for oral use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2016
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
VENCLEXTA is a BCL-2 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients
with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) with 17p deletion, as detected by
an FDA approved test, who have received at least one prior therapy.
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall
response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon
verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Initiate therapy with VENCLEXTA at 20 mg once daily for 7 days,
followed by a weekly ramp-up dosing schedule to the recommended daily
dose of 400 mg. (2.2)
• VENCLEXTA tablets should be taken orally once daily with a meal and
water. Do not chew, crush, or break tablets. (2.2)
• Perform prophylaxis for tumor lysis syndrome. (2.3)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Tablets: 10 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Concomitant use of VENCLEXTA with strong inhibitors of CYP3A at
initiation and during ramp-up phase is contraindicated. (2.5, 4, 7.1)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS): Anticipate TLS; assess risk in all patients.