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WARNING: MYELOSUPPRESSION
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
Sulcoline injection, USP is indicated:
Sulcoline injection, USP is a vinca alkaloid indicated:
In Combination with Cisplatin 100 mg/m 2
In Combination with Cisplatin 120 mg/m 2
Single-Agent
Hematologic Toxicity
Hold or decrease the dose of Sulcoline in patients with decreased neutrophil counts using the following schema.
Neutrophils on Day of Treatment (Cells/mm 3 ) | Percentage of Starting Dose of Sulcoline |
≥ 1,500 | 100% |
1,000 to 1,499 | 50% |
< 1,000 | Do not administer Sulcoline. Repeat neutrophil count in one week. If three consecutive weekly doses are held because Neutrophil count is < 1,000 cells/mm3, discontinue Sulcoline |
Note : For patients who experience fever and/or sepsis while neutrophil count is < 1,500 or had 2 consecutive weekly doses held due to neutropenia, subsequent doses of Sulcoline should be: | |
> 1,500 | 75% |
1,000 to 1,499 | 37.5% |
< 1,000 | Do not administer Sulcoline. |
Repeat neutrophil count in one week. |
Hepatic Impairment/Toxicity
Reduce Sulcoline dose in patients with elevated serum total bilirubin concentration according to the following schema:
Serum total bilirubin concentration (mg/dl) | Percentage of Starting Dose of Sulcoline |
≤ 2.0 | 100% |
2.1 to 3.0 | 50% |
> 3.0 | 25% |
Concurrent Hematologic Toxicity and Hepatic Impairment
In patients with both hematologic toxicity and hepatic impairment, administer the lower of the doses based on the corresponding starting dose of Sulcoline determined from the above schemas.
Neurologic Toxicity
Discontinue Sulcoline for NCI CTCAE Grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy or autonomic neuropathy causing constipation.
Preparation of Sulcoline Injection, USP
Dilute Sulcoline Injection, USP in either a syringe or intravenous bag using one of the recommended solutions.
Syringe
Dilute to a concentration between 1.5 and 3 mg/mL. The following solutions may be used for dilution:
Intravenous Bag
Dilute to a concentration between 0.5 and 2 mg/mL. The following solutions may be used for dilution:
Stability
Diluted Sulcoline Injection, USP may be used for up to 24 hours under normal room light when stored in polypropylene syringes or polyvinyl chloride bags at 5° to 30°C (41° to 86°F).
Administration
Administer diluted Sulcoline Injection, USP over 6 to 10 minutes into the side port of a free-flowing intravenous line followed by flushing with at least 75 to 125 mL of one of the solutions.
Sulcoline Injection, USP must only be administered intravenously. It is extremely important that the intravenous needle or catheter be properly positioned before any Sulcoline is injected.
Parenteral drug products should be visually inspected for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. If particulate matter is seen, Sulcoline Injection, USP should not be administered.
Management of Suspected Extravasation
Handle and dispose Sulcoline Injection, USP consistent with recommendations for the handling and disposal of hazardous drugs1.
Exercise caution in handling and preparing the solution of Sulcoline Injection, USP. The use of gloves is recommended. If the solution of Sulcoline Injection, USP contacts the skin or mucosa, immediately wash the skin or mucosa thoroughly with soap and water.
Avoid contamination of the eye with Sulcoline Injection, USP. If exposure occurs, flush the eyes with water immediately and thoroughly.
Sulcoline Injection, USP
Clear colorless to pale yellow solution in single use vials:
1 mL (10 mg/1 mL)
5 mL (50 mg/5 mL)
None
None
Myelosuppression manifested by neutropenia, anemia and thrombocytopenia occur with Sulcoline as a single agent and in combination with cisplatin. Neutropenia is the major dose-limiting toxicity with Sulcoline. Grade 3-4 neutropenia occurred in 53% of patients treated with Sulcoline at 30 mg/m2 per week. Dose adjustment due to myelosuppression occurred in 51% of patients (Study 2). In clinical trials with Sulcoline administered at 30 mg/m2 per week, neutropenia resulted in hospitalizations for pyrexia and/or sepsis in 8% of patients. Death due to sepsis occurred in 1% of patients. Neutropenia nadirs occur between 7 and 10 days after dosing with neutropenia count recovery usually occurring within the following 7 to 14 days.
Monitor complete blood counts prior to each dose of Sulcoline. Do not administer Sulcoline to patients with neutrophil counts less than 1,000 cells/mm3. Adjustments in the dosage of Sulcoline should be based on neutrophil counts obtained on the day of treatment.
Drug-induced liver injury manifest by elevations of aspartate aminotransferase and bilirubin can occur in patients receiving Sulcoline alone or in combination with cytotoxic agents. Assess hepatic function prior to initiation of Sulcoline and periodically during treatment. Reduce the dose of Sulcoline for patients who develop elevations in total bilirubin greater than 2 times upper limit of normal.
Severe and fatal paralytic ileus, constipation, intestinal obstruction, necrosis, and perforation occur with Sulcoline administration. Institute a prophylactic bowel regimen to mitigate potential constipation, bowel obstruction and/or paralytic ileus, considering adequate dietary fiber intake, hydration, and routine use of stool softeners.
Extravasation of Sulcoline can result in severe irritation, local tissue necrosis and/or thrombophlebitis. If signs or symptoms of extravasation occur, immediately stop administration of Sulcoline and institute recommended management procedures.
Sensory and motor neuropathies, including severe neuropathies, occur in patients receiving Sulcoline. Monitor patients for new or worsening signs and symptoms of neuropathy such as paresthesia, hyperesthesia, hyporeflexia and muscle weakness while receiving Sulcoline. Discontinue Sulcoline for NCI CTCAE Grade 2 or greater neuropathy
Pulmonary toxicity, including severe acute bronchospasm, interstitial pneumonitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome occurs with use of Sulcoline. Interstitial pneumonitis and ARDS included fatalities. The mean time to onset of interstitial pneumonitis and ARDS after Sulcoline administration was one week (range 3 to 8 days).
Interrupt Sulcoline in patients who develop unexplained dyspnea, or have any evidence of pulmonary toxicity. Permanently discontinue Sulcoline for confirmed interstitial pneumonitis or ARDS.
Sulcoline can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies in mice and rabbits, embryo and fetal toxicity were observed with administration of Sulcoline at doses approximately 0.33 and 0.18 times the human therapeutic dose, respectively. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, apprise the patient of the potential hazard to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use highly effective contraception during therapy with Sulcoline.
The following serious adverse reactions, which may include fatalities, are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label:
Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 20%) are neutropenia, anemia, liver enzyme elevation, nausea, vomiting, asthenia, constipation, injection site reaction, and peripheral neuropathy (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Actavis at 1-800-432-8534 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Because clinical trials are conducted under varying designs and in different patient populations, the adverse reaction rates reported in one clinical trial may not be easily compared to those rates reported in another clinical trial, and may not reflect the rates actually observed in clinical practice.
Single Agent
The data below reflect exposure to Sulcoline as a single agent administered at a dose of 30 mg/m2 on a weekly basis to 365 patients enrolled in 3 controlled studies for metastatic NSCLC and advanced breast cancer. The population included 143 previously untreated metastatic NSCLC patients (Study 3) who received a median of 8 doses of Sulcoline. The patients were aged 32 to 79 (median 61 years), 71% were male, 91% Caucasian, 48% had adenocarcinoma histology. The data also reflect exposure to Sulcoline in 222 patients with previously treated advanced breast cancer who received a median of 10 doses of Sulcoline. Sulcoline is not indicated for the treatment of breast cancer.
Selected adverse reactions reported in these studies are provided in Tables 1 and 2. The most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 20%) of single agent Sulcoline were leukopenia, neutropenia, anemia, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) elevation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, asthenia, injection site reaction, and peripheral neuropathy. The most common (greater than or equal to 5%) Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions were neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, increased total bilirubin, AST elevation, injection site reaction and asthenia. Approximately 49% of NSCLC patients treated with Sulcoline experienced at least one dose reduction due to an adverse reaction. Thirteen percent of patients discontinued Sulcoline due to adverse reactions. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to Sulcoline discontinuation were asthenia, dyspnea, nausea, constipation, anorexia, myasthenia and fever.
All patients | NSCLC | ||
(n=365) | (n= 143) | ||
*Grade based on modified criteria from the National Cancer Institute version 1. | |||
†Patients with NSCLC had not received prior chemotherapy. The majority of the remaining patients had received prior chemotherapy. | |||
Laboratory | |||
Hematologic | |||
Neutropenia | < 2,000 cells/mm3 | 90% | 80% |
< 500 cells/mm3 | 36% | 29% | |
Leukopenia | < 4,000 cells/mm3 | 92% | 81% |
< 1,000 cells/mm3 | 15% | 12% | |
Thrombocytopenia | < 100,000 cells/mm3 | 5% | 4% |
Anaemia | < 11 g/dl | 83% | 77% |
< 8 g/dl | 9% | 1% | |
Hospitalizations due to neutropenic complications | 9% | 8% |
All grades | Grades 3+4 | |||
All Patients | NSCLC | All Patients | NSCLC | |
* Grade based on modified criteria from the National Cancer Institute version 1. | ||||
‡ Incidence of paresthesia plus hypesthesia. | ||||
†Patients with NSCLC had not received prior chemotherapy. The majority of the remaining patients had received prior chemotherapy. | ||||
Laboratory | ||||
Hepatic | ||||
AST increased (n=346) | 67% | 54% | 6% | 3% |
bilirubin increased | 13% | 9% | 7% | 5% |
(n=351) | ||||
Clinical | ||||
Nausea | 44% | 34% | 2% | 1% |
Asthenia | 36% | 27% | 7% | 5% |
Constipation | 35% | 29% | 3% | 2% |
Injection site reaction | 28% | 38% | 2% | 5% |
Injection site pain | 16% | 13% | 2% | 1% |
Neuropathy peripheral‡ | 25% | 20% | <2% | 1% |
Vomiting | 20% | 15% | 2% | 1% |
Diarrhea | 17% | 13% | 1% | 1% |
Alopecia | 12% | 12% | ≤1% | 1% |
Phlebitis | 7% | 10% | <1% | 1% |
Dyspnea | 7% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
Myelosuppression: In clinical trials, Grade 3-4 neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia occurred in 69%, 9% and 1%, respectively of patients receiving single-agent Sulcoline. Neutropenia is the major dose-limiting toxicity.
Neurotoxicity: neurotoxicity was most commonly manifested as constipation, paresthesia, hypersthesia, and hyporeflexia. Grade 3 and 4 neuropathy was observed in 1% of the patients receiving single-agent Sulcoline.
Injection site reactions: Injection site reactions, including erythema, pain at injection site, and vein discoloration, occurred in approximately one third of patients; 5% were severe. Phlebitis (chemical phlebitis) along the vein proximal to the site of injection was reported in 10% of patients.
Cardiovascular toxicity: Chest pain occurred in 5% of patients; myocardial infarction occurred in less than 0.1% of patients.
Pulmonary Toxicity and Respiratory Failure: Dyspnea (shortness of breath) was reported in 3% of patients; it was severe in 2%. Interstitial pulmonary changes were documented.
Other: Hemorrhagic cystitis and the syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion were each reported in less than 1% of patients.
In Combination with Cisplatin
Table 3 presents the incidence of selected adverse reactions, occurring in greater than or equal to 10% of Sulcoline treated patients reported in a randomized trial comparing the combination of Sulcoline 25 mg/m2 administered every week of each 28-day cycle and cisplatin 100 mg/m2 administered on day 1 of each 28-day cycle versus cisplatin alone at the same dose and schedule in patients with previously untreated NSCLC (Study 1).
Patients randomized to Sulcoline plus cisplatin received a median of 3 cycles of treatment and those randomized to cisplatin alone received a median of 2 cycles of treatment. Thirty-Five percent of the eligible patients in the combination arm required treatment discontinuation due to an adverse reaction compared to 19% in the cisplatin alone arm. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 neutropenia was significantly higher in the Sulcoline plus cisplatin arm (82%) compared to the cisplatin alone arm (5%). Four patients in the Sulcoline plus cisplatin arm died of neutropenic sepsis. Seven additional deaths were reported in the combination arm: 2 from cardiac ischemia, 1 cerebrovascular accident, 1 multisystem failure due to an overdose of Sulcoline, and 3 from febrile neutropenia.
Sulcoline 25mg/m 2 plus | Cisplatin 100mg/m 2 (n=210) | |||
Cisplatin 100 mg/m 2 (n=212) | ||||
All Grades | Grades 3+4 | All Grades | Grades 3+4 | |
*Graded according to the standard SWOG criteria version 1. | ||||
*Categorical toxicity grade not specified | ||||
Laboratory | ||||
Hematologic | ||||
Neutropenia | 89% | 82% | 26% | 5% |
Anemia | 89% | 24% | 72% | <8% |
Leukopenia | 88% | 58% | 31% | <1% |
Thrombocytopenia | 29% | 5% | 21% | <2% |
Febrile neutropenia | N/A* | 11% | N/A* | 0% |
Renal | ||||
Blood creatinine increased | 37% | 4% | 28% | <5% |
Clinical | ||||
Malaise/Fatigue/Lethargy | 67% | 12% | 49% | 8% |
Vomiting | 60% | 13% | 60% | 14% |
Nausea | 58% | 14% | 57% | 12% |
Decreased appetite | 46% | 0% | 37% | 0% |
Constipation | 35% | 3% | 16% | 1% |
Alopecia | 34% | 0% | 14% | 0% |
Weight decreased | 34% | 1% | 21% | <1% |
Fever without infection | 20% | 2% | 4% | 0% |
Hearing impaired | 18% | 4% | 18% | <4% |
Injection site reaction | 17% | <1% | 1% | 0% |
Diarrhea | 17% | <3% | 11% | <2% |
Paraesthesia | 17% | <1% | 10% | <1% |
Taste alterations | 17% | 0% | 15% | 0% |
Peripheral numbness | 11% | 2% | 7% | <1% |
Myalgia/Arthralgia | 12% | <1% | 3% | <1% |
Phlebitis/Thrombosis/Embolism | 10% | 3% | <1% | <1% |
Weakness | 12% | <3% | 7% | 2% |
Infection | 11% | <6% | <1% | <1% |
Respiratory tract infection | 10% | <5% | 3% | 3% |
Table 4 presents the incidence of selected adverse reactions, occurring in greater than or equal to 10% of Sulcoline treated patients reported in a randomized trial of Sulcoline plus cisplatin, vindesine plus cisplatin and Sulcoline alone in patients with stage III or IV NSCLC who had not received prior chemotherapy. A total of 604 patients received either Sulcoline 30 mg/m2 every week plus cisplatin 120 mg/m2 on Day 1 and Day 29, then every 6 weeks thereafter (N=207), vindesine 3 mg/m2 for 6 weeks, then every other week thereafter plus cisplatin 120 mg/m2 on Days 1 and Day 29, then every 6 weeks thereafter (N=193) or Sulcoline 30mg/m2 every week (N=204).
Patients randomized to Sulcoline plus cisplatin received a median of 15 weeks of treatment, vindesine plus cisplatin 12 weeks and Sulcoline received 13 weeks. Study discontinuation due to an adverse reaction was required in 27, 22 and 10% of the patients randomized to Sulcoline plus cisplatin, vindesine plus cisplatin and cisplatin alone arms, respectively. Grade 3 and 4 neutropenia was significantly greater in the Sulcoline plus cisplatin arm (78%) compared to vindesine plus cisplatin (48%) and Sulcoline alone (53%). Neurotoxicity, including peripheral neuropathy and constipation was reported in 44% (Grades 3-4, 7%) of the patients receiving Sulcoline plus cisplatin, 58% (Grades 3-4, 17%) of the patients receiving vindesine and cisplatin and 44% (Grades 3-4, 8.5%) of the patients receiving Sulcoline alone.
Sulcoline /Cisplatin† | Vindesine/Cisplatin‡ | Sulcoline § | ||||
All Grades | Grades 3+4 | All Grades | Grades 3+4 | All Grades | Grades 3+4 | |
* Grade based on criteria from the World Health Organization (WHO). | ||||||
† n=194 to 207; all patients receiving vinorelbine/cisplatin with laboratory and non-laboratory data. | ||||||
‡ n=173 to 192; all patients receiving vindesine/cisplatin with laboratory and non-laboratory data. | ||||||
§ n=165 to 201; all patients receiving Sulcoline with laboratory and non-laboratory data. | ||||||
¦ Categorical toxicity grade not specified. | ||||||
¶ Neurotoxicity includes peripheral neuropathy and constipation. | ||||||
Laboratory | ||||||
Hematologic | ||||||
Neutropenia | 95% | 78% | 79% | 48% | 85% | 53% |
Leukopenia | 94% | 57% | 82% | 27% | 83% | 32% |
Thrombocytopenia | 15% | 4% | 10% | 3.5% | 3% | 0% |
Renal | ||||||
Blood creatinine | 46% | N/A | 37% | N/A | 13% | N/A |
increased ¦ | ||||||
Clinical | ||||||
Nausea/Vomiting | 74% | 30% | 72% | 25% | 31% | 2% |
Alopecia | 51% | 7.5% | 56% | 14% | 30% | 2% |
Neurotoxicity ¶ | 44% | 7% | 58% | 17% | 44% | 8.5% |
Diarrhea | 25% | 1.5% | 24% | 1% | 12% | 0.5% |
Injection site | 17% | 2.5% | 7% | 0% | 22% | 2% |
reaction | ||||||
Ototoxicity | 10% | 2% | 14% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Sulcoline. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Infections and infestations: pneumonia
Immune system disorders: anaphylactic reaction, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema
Nervous system disorders: loss of deep tendon reflexes, muscular weakness, gait disturbance, headache
Ear and labyrinth disorders: vestibular disorder, hearing impaired
Cardiac disorders: tachycardia
Respiratory disorders: pulmonary edema
Vascular disorders: pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, hypertension, hypotension, flushing, vasodilatation
Gastrointestinal disorders: mucosal inflammation, dysphagia, pancreatitis
Skin disorders: generalized cutaneous reactions (rash)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: jaw pain, myalgia, arthralgia
General disorders and administration site conditions: injection site rash, urticaria, blistering, sloughing of skin
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: radiation recall phenomenon, dermatitis, esophagitis
Laboratory abnormalities: electrolyte imbalance including hyponatremia
Other: tumor pain, back pain, abdominal pain
Exercise caution in patients concurrently taking drugs known to inhibit drug metabolism by hepatic cytochrome P450 isoenzymes in the CYP3A subfamily. Concurrent administration of Sulcoline with an inhibitor of this metabolic pathway may cause an earlier onset and/or an increased severity of adverse reactions.
Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category D
Risk Summary
Sulcoline can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies in mice and rabbits, embryo and fetal toxicity were observed with administration of Sulcoline at doses approximately 0.33 and 0.18 times the human therapeutic dose, respectively. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, apprise the patient of the potential hazard to a fetus.
Animal Data
In a mouse embryofetal development study, administration of a single dose of Sulcoline at a dose level of 9 mg/m2 or greater (approximately 0.33 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area) was embryotoxic and fetotoxic. Sulcoline was embryotoxic and fetotoxic to pregnant rabbits when administered every 6 days during the period of organogenesis at doses of 5.5 mg/m2 (approximately 0.18 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area) or greater. At doses that did not cause maternal toxicity in either species, Sulcoline administration resulted in reduced fetal weight and delayed ossification.
It is not known whether this drug is present in human milk. Because many drugs are present in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Sulcoline, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
The safety and effectiveness of Sulcoline in pediatric patients have not been established. Results from a single-arm study of Sulcoline administered at the dose of 33.75 mg/m2 or at the dose of 30mg/m2 (for 11 patients) every week during 6 weeks followed by 2 weeks of rest was evaluated (courses of 8 weeks). Forty-six patients age 1 to 25 (median 11 years) with recurrent solid malignant tumors, including rhabdomyosarcoma or undifferentiated sarcoma (N=21 patients), neuroblastoma (N= 4 patients), and central nervous system (CNS) tumors (N=21 patients) were enrolled. The most significant grade 3 or 4 hematological adverse reactions were neutropenia (70%) and anemia (33%). The most significant grade 3 or 4 non-hematological toxicity adverse reactions were motor (15%) or cranial (13%) neuropathy, hypoxia (13%) and dyspnea (11%). Objective tumor response was observed in 2 out of 21 patients with rhabdomyosarcoma or undifferentiated sarcoma. No objective tumor response was observed in patients with CNS tumors (N=21) or neuroblastoma (N=4).
Of the 769 number of patients who received Sulcoline alone and Sulcoline in combination with Cisplatin in studies 1, 2 and 3, 247 patients were 65 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic parameters were observed between these patients and younger patients..
The influence of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of Sulcoline has not been evaluated, but the liver plays an important role in the metabolism of Sulcoline. Elevations of aspartate aminotransferase occur in greater than 60% of the patients receiving Sulcoline alone. Therefore, exercise caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Reduce the dose of Sulcoline for patients with bilirubin elevation.
Contraception
Females
Sulcoline can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use highly effective contraception during therapy with Sulcoline.
Males
Sulcoline may damage spermatozoa. Males with female sexual partners of reproductive potential should use highly effective contraception during and for 3 months after therapy with Sulcoline.
Fertility
Males
Based on animal findings, Sulcoline may cause decreased fertility in males
There is no known antidote for overdoses of Sulcoline. Overdoses involving quantities up to 10 times the recommended dose (30 mg/m2) have been reported. The toxicities described were consistent with those listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section including paralytic ileus, stomatitis, and esophagitis. Bone marrow aplasia, sepsis, and paresis have also been reported. Fatalities have occurred following overdose of Sulcoline. If overdosage occurs, general supportive measures together with appropriate blood transfusions, growth factors, and antibiotics should be instituted as deemed necessary by the physician.
Sulcoline tartrate, USP is a semi-synthetic vinca alkaloid for intravenous injection. Chemically, Sulcoline tartrate, USP is 3',4'-didehydro-4'-deoxy-C'-norvincaleukoblastine [R--2, 3-dihydroxybutanedioate (1:2)(tartrate)] and has the following structure:
Cisplatin 120 mg/m 2
Study 2 was a randomized, 3-arm, open-label, multicenter trial of Sulcoline plus cisplatin, vindesine plus cisplatin and Sulcoline alone for the treatment of patients with stage III or IV NSCLC who had not received prior chemotherapy. The study was conducted in Europe. A total of 612 patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive Sulcoline 30 mg/m2 every week of a 6-week cycle plus cisplatin 120 mg/m2 on Day 1 and Day 29, then every 6 weeks thereafter (N=206); and vindesine 3 mg/m2 for 6 weeks, then every other week thereafter plus cisplatin 120 mg/m2 on Days 1 and Day 29, then every 6 weeks thereafter (N=200) or Sulcoline 30mg/m2 every week of a 6-week cycle (N=206). The main efficacy outcome measure was to compare overall survival between Sulcoline plus cisplatin and vindesine plus cisplatin. The other efficacy outcome measure was to compare overall survival in the better of the two combination regimens to that of Sulcoline alone.
Patient demographics were in general similar between arms: the median age of the overall population was 60 years (range 30 to 75), 90% were male, 78% had WHO performance status of 0 or 1. Tumor characteristics were in general similar with the exception of histologic subtype of NSCLC. Adenocarcinoma was the histologic subtype in 32% of patients in the Sulcoline plus cisplatin arm, 40% of patients in vindesine plus cisplatin arm and 28% of patients on the Sulcoline alone arm. Ten percent of the patients had stage IIIA disease, 28% stage IIIB and 50% stage IV. Twelve percent of the patients had received prior surgery or radiotherapy.
The efficacy results of Study 2 are presented in Table 8.
Sulcoline Alone | Sulcoline plus | Vindesine plus | |
(N=206) | cisplatin (N=206) | cisplatin (N=200) | |
1n/a = not applicable | |||
Median survival in months (99.5% CI) | 7.2 (5.4 to 9.1) | 9.2 (7.4 to 11.1) | 7.4 (6.1 to 9.1) |
Unstratified log-rank | n/a1 | 0.087 | |
p-value | 0.05 | n/a | |
Overall Response | |||
(ORR) | N=205 | N=203 | N=198 |
Evaluable Patients | 14% (10%, 20%) | 28% (22%, 35%) | 19% (14%, 25%) |
ORR (95% CI) | |||
Chi-square test | n/a | 0.03 | |
p-value | < 0.001 | n/a |
The safety and efficacy of Sulcoline as a single agent was evaluated in one randomized multi-center trial.
Study 3 was a randomized, open-label clinical trial of Sulcoline or 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) plus leucovorin (LV) in patients with Stage IV NSCLC who had not received prior chemotherapy A total of 211 patients were randomized 2:1 to receive Sulcoline 30 mg/m2 weekly of a 8-week cycle (N=143) or 5-FU 425 mg/m2 bolus intravenously plus LV 20 mg/m2 bolus intravenously daily for 5 days of a 4-weeks cycle (N=68).
Patient demographics and disease characteristics were in general similar between arms. In the overall population, the median age was 61 years (range 32 to 83), 74% were male, 88% were Caucasian, 46% had adenocarcinoma histology. Fifty percent of the patients had Karnofsky performance status greater than or equal to 90 in the Sulcoline arm compared to 38% in the 5-FU and LV arm.
The primary efficacy outcome of the study was overall survival. The median survival time was 30 weeks versus 22 weeks for patients receiving Sulcoline versus 5-FU/LV, respectively (P=0.06). Partial objective responses were observed in 11.1% (95% CI=6.2%, 17.9%) and 3.5% (95% CI=0.4%, 11.9%) of patients who received Sulcoline and 5-FU/LV, respectively.
Sulcoline Injection, USP is a clear, colorless to pale yellow solution in Water for Injection, containing 10 mg Sulcoline per mL. Sulcoline Injection, USP is available in single-use, clear glass vials with elastomeric stoppers and red (10 mg/1 mL) and green (50 mg/5 mL) caps, individually packaged in a carton in the following vial sizes:
NDC | Vinorelbine Injection, USP | Package Factor |
45963-607-55 | 10 mg/1 mL Single-Use Vial | 1 vial per carton |
45963-607-56 | 50 mg/5 mL Single-Use Vial | 1 vial per carton |
Storage Conditions
Store the vials under refrigeration at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) in the carton.
Unopened vials of Sulcoline Injection, USP are stable at 25°C (77°F) for up to 72 hours.
Protect from light.
DO NOT FREEZE.
The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.
Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free.
Sulcoline Injection, USP is a cytotoxic drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures.1
Inform patients of the following:
Advise patients to contact a healthcare provider for new onset fever, or symptoms of infection
Advise patients to follow a diet rich in fibers, drink fluids to stay well hydrated and use stool softeners to avoid constipation. Contact a health care provider for severe constipation, new onset abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
Advise patients to contact a health care provider for new onset or worsening of numbness, tingling, decrease sensation or muscle weakness
Advise patients to contact a healthcare provider for new onset or worsening of shortness of breath, cough, wheezing or other new pulmonary symptoms
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Depending on the reaction of the Sulcoline after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Sulcoline not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Sulcoline addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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