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Dactinomycin - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 66993-489
Drug Name

Dactinomycin

Type Generic
Pharm Class Actinomycin [EPC],
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA],
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA]
Active Ingredients
Dactinomycin .5 mg/ml
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage Form INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
RxCUI drug identifier 239179
Application Number NDA050682
Labeler Name Prasco Laboratories
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
66993-489-35 12 carton in 1 carton (66993-489-35) / 1 vial, single-dose in 1 carton (66993-489-83) / 1 ml in 1 vial, single-dose
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Adverse reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Secondary Malignancy and Leukemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Veno-occlusive Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Extravasation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Immunizations [see Warning and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Severe Mucocutaneous Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Renal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Potentiation of Radiation Toxicity and Radiation Recall [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Common adverse reactions are: infection, alopecia, rash, dysphagia, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, mucositis, and hepatotoxicity. The following adverse reactions have been identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports. Because some of these reactions were 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: infections including sepsis with fatal outcome Hematologic: anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, reticulocytopenia, neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation Immune system : hypersensitivity Metabolism and nutrition : anorexia, hypocalcemia, tumor lysis syndrome Nervous system: peripheral neuropathy Ocular: optic neuropathy Vascular : thrombophlebitis, hemorrhage Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal: pneumonitis, pneumothorax Gastrointestinal : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastrointestinal ulceration, cheilitis, dysphagia, esophagitis, ulcerative stomatitis, ascites, proctitis, mucositis Hepatobiliary: liver function test abnormalities, hepatomegaly, hepatitis, hepatic failure with reports of death, hepatic veno-occlusive disease Dermatologic: alopecia, rash, dermatitis, acne, erythema multiforme, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, radiation recall, toxic epidermal necrolysis Musculoskeletal and connective tissue: myalgia, growth retardation Renal and urinary: renal impairment, renal failure General: fatigue, fever, malaise Common adverse reactions are: infection, alopecia, rash, dysphagia, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, mucositis, and hepatotoxicity. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Recordati Rare Diseases at 1-800-575-8374 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Clinical pharmacology

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Dactinomycin is a cytotoxic actinomycin that binds DNA and inhibits RNA synthesis. The cytotoxic activity of dactinomycin has been demonstrated in animal models of different human cancers. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Dactinomycin exposure-response relationships and the time course of pharmacodynamics response are unknown. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics The distribution and excretion of radiolabeled dactinomycin ( 3 H actinomycin D) were assessed in three adult patients with malignant melanoma. Distribution 3 H actinomycin D is concentrated in nucleated cells and does not penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Elimination Excretion Following administration of radiolabeled dactinomycin, approximately 30% was recovered in urine and feces in one week. Specific Populations Pediatric Patients Published studies and population analyses in patients ≤ 21 years of age with cancer report a trend of increasing systemic dactinomycin clearance with increasing body weight. Drug Interaction Studies Published in vitro studies report that dactinomycin may be a substrate of the P-glycoprotein and OATP1B3 transporter systems.

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Dactinomycin is an actinomycin. Dactinomycin is produced by Streptomyces parvullus . The chemical name is 8-amino-N-(2-amino-4,6-dimethyl-3-oxo-phenoxazin-1-yl)carbonyl-N’-[8-amino-4,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-9-[[3,6,10-trimethyl-7,14-bis(1-methylethyl)-2,5,8,12,15-pentaoxo-9-oxa-3,6,13,16-tetrazabicyclo[14.3.0]nonadec-11-yl]carbamoyl]phenoxazin-1-yl]carbonyl-4,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-N,N’-bis[3,6,10-trimethyl-7,14-bis(1-methylethyl)-2,5,8,12,15-pentaoxo-9-oxa-3,6,13,16 tetrazabicyclo[14.3.0]nonadec-11-yl]-1,9-bis[[3,6,10-trimethyl-7,14-bis(1-methylethyl)-2,5,8,12,15-pentaoxo-9-oxa-3,6,13,16-tetrazabicyclo[14.3.0] nonadec-11-yl]carbamoyl]phenoxazine-1,9-dicarboxamide. The molecular formula is C 62 H 86 N 12 O 16 and the molecular weight is 1255.42 daltons. The structural formula of dactinomycin is shown below: Dactinomycin for injection for intravenous use is a sterile, amorphous yellow to orange, lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial. Each vial contains 500 mcg of dactinomycin and 20 mg of mannitol. dactinomycin

Dosage and administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Wilms Tumor: The recommended dose is 45 mcg/kg intravenously once every 3 to 6 weeks for up to 26 weeks, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 2.1 ) Rhabdomyosarcoma: The recommended dose is 15 mcg/kg intravenously once daily for 5 days every 3 to 9 weeks for up to 112 weeks, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 2.2 ) Ewing Sarcoma: The recommended dose is 1250 mcg/m 2 intravenously once every 3 weeks for 51 weeks, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 2.3 ) Metastatic Nonseminomatous Testicular Cancer: The recommended dose is 1000 mcg/m 2 intravenously every 3 weeks, as part of cisplatin-based, multi-drug chemotherapy regimen. ( 2.4 ) Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia: Non-metastatic and Low-risk Metastatic Disease: The recommended dose is 12 mcg/kg intravenously daily for 5 days, as a single agent. ( 2.5 ) High-risk Metastatic Disease: The recommended dose is 500 mcg intravenously on Days 1 and 2 every 2 weeks for up to 8 weeks, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 2.5 ) Regional Perfusion in Locally Recurrent and Locoregional Solid Malignancies: Lower Extremity or Pelvis: The recommend dose is 50 mcg/kg once with melphalan. ( 2.6 ) Upper Extremity: The recommended dose is 35 mcg/kg once with melphalan. ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage for Wilms Tumor The recommended dose of Dactinomycin, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen, is 45 mcg/kg intravenously once every 3 to 6 weeks for up to 26 weeks. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Rhabdomyosarcoma The recommended dose of Dactinomycin, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen, is 15 mcg/kg intravenously once daily for 5 days every 3 to 9 weeks for up to 112 weeks. 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Ewing Sarcoma The recommended dose of Dactinomycin for injection, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen, is 1250 mcg/m 2 intravenously once every 3 weeks for 51 weeks. 2.4 Recommended Dosage for Metastatic Nonseminomatous Testicular Cancer The recommended dose of Dactinomycin for injection, as part of a cisplatin-based, multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen, is 1000 mcg/m 2 intravenously once every 3 weeks for 12 weeks. 2.5 Recommended Dosage for Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia The recommended dose of Dactinomycin for injection for nonmetastatic and low-risk metastatic disease is 12 mcg/kg intravenously daily for five days as a single agent. The recommended dose of Dactinomycin for injection, as part of a multi-agent combination chemotherapy regimen, for high-risk metastatic disease is 500 mcg intravenously on Days 1 and 2 every 2 weeks for up to 8 weeks. 2.6 Recommended Dosage for Regional Perfusion in Locally Recurrent and Locoregional Solid Malignancies The recommended dose of Dactinomycin, in combination with melphalan, is 50 mcg/kg once for lower extremity or pelvis. The recommended dose of Dactinomycin, in combination with melphalan, is 35 mcg/kg once for upper extremity. Calculate the dose for obese or edematous patients based on ideal body weight. 2.7 Preparation and Administration Dactinomycin is a cytotoxic drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures. 1 Visually inspect the vials for particulate matter and discoloration, whenever solution and container permit. Preparation Reconstitute each vial by adding 1.1 mL of Sterile Water for Injection without preservative using aseptic techniques. The reconstituted product should be a clear, gold-colored solution at a concentration of 500 mcg/mL. Further dilute the reconstituted product with 5% Dextrose Injection or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to yield concentrations greater than 10 mcg/mL. Store at room temperature for no more than 4 hours from reconstitution to completion of injection or infusion. Discard after 4 hours. Dactinomycin does not contain a preservative. Discard any unused portions. Administration Administer the diluted reconstituted product intravenously over 10 to 15 minutes. Do not use in-line filters with a cellulose ester membrane. Management of Extravasation Discontinue Dactinomycin for burning or stinging sensation or other evidence indicating perivenous infiltration or extravasation. Manage confirmed or suspected extravasation as follows: Terminate the injection or infusion immediately and restart in another vein. Intermittent application of ice to the site for 15 minutes 4 times daily for 3 days [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ].

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS For injection: 500 mcg as a sterile, amorphous yellow to orange, lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial. For injection: 500 mcg as a lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial. ( 3 )

Indications and usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dactinomycin is an actinomycin indicated for the treatment of: adult and pediatric patients with Wilms tumor, as part of a multi-phase, combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.1 ) adult and pediatric patients with rhabdomyosarcoma, as part of a multiphase, combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.2 ) adult and pediatric patients with Ewing sarcoma, as part of a multi-phase, combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.3 ) adult and pediatric patients with metastatic, nonseminomatous testicular cancer, as part of a multi-phase, combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.4 ) post-menarchal patients with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, as a single agent or as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.5 ) adult patients with locally recurrent or locoregional solid malignancies, as a component of palliative or adjunctive regional perfusion. ( 1.6 ) 1.1 Wilms Tumor Dactinomycin is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with Wilms tumor, as part of a multi-phase, combination chemotherapy regimen. 1.2 Rhabdomyosarcoma Dactinomycin is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with rhabdomyosarcoma, as part of a multi-phase, combination chemotherapy regimen. 1.3 Ewing Sarcoma Dactinomycin is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with Ewing sarcoma, as part of a multi-phase, combination chemotherapy regimen. 1.4 Metastatic Nonseminomatous Testicular Cancer Dactinomycin is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with metastatic, nonseminomatous testicular cancer, as part of a multi-phase, combination chemotherapy regimen. 1.5 Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Dactinomycin is indicated for the treatment of post-menarchal patients with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, as a single agent or as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen. 1.6 Regional Perfusion in Locally Recurrent and Locoregional Solid Malignancies Dactinomycin is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or locoregional solid malignancies, as a component of palliative or adjunctive regional perfusion.

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Dactinomycin Dactinomycin DACTINOMYCIN DACTINOMYCIN MANNITOL

Nonclinical toxicology

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Dactinomycin is a carcinogen in animals. Local sarcomas were produced in mice and rats after repeated subcutaneous or intraperitoneal injections. Mesenchymal tumors occurred in male rats given intraperitoneal injections of 50 mcg/kg, 2 to 5 times per week, for 18 weeks, at doses (based on body surface area) 0.5 times the clinical dose of 1250 mcg/m 2 . Dactinomycin was mutagenic in several in vitro and in vivo test systems including human fibroblasts and leukocytes, and HeLa cells. DNA damage and cytogenetic effects have been demonstrated in the mouse and the rat.

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 66993-489-83 Single Dose Vial Rx Only PRASCO Dactinomycin for Injection 500 mcg (0.5 mg) For Preparation of Intravenous Solutions untitled PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 66993-489-35 12 Single Dose Vials Rx Only PRASCO Dactinomycin for Injection 500 mcg (0.5 mg) Store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). See USP controlled room temperature. Protect from light and humidity. Manufactured by: Baxter Oncology GmbH 33790 Halle/Westfalen, Germany For: Prasco Laboratories Mason, OH 45040 USA packer

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Dosage and Administration, Recommended Dosage for Wilms Tumor ( 2.1 ) 8/2018 Dosage and Administration, Recommended Dosage for Ewing Sarcoma ( 2.3 ) 8/2018

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Secondary Malignancy or Leukemia Advise patients of the increased risk of secondary malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Veno-occlusive Disease Advise patients about the symptoms of VOD and to seek medical attention if they develop new onset jaundice, abdominal distention, or right upper quadrant pain [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Myelosuppression Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider for any signs or symptoms of myelosuppression or infection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Severe Mucocutaneous Reactions Advise patients of the risk of severe mucocutaneous reactions and to contact their health care provided for new skin lesions, mouth sores or oropharyngeal lesions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Renal Toxicity or Hepatotoxicity Advise patients of the need for periodic laboratory testing to monitor for renal toxicity and hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.8 )] . Potentiation of Radiation Toxicity and Radiation Recall Advise patients of the risk of increased radiation-induced gastrointestinal, myelosuppression and skin toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] . Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Dactinomycin and for 6 months after final dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 )] . Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Dactinomycin and for 3 months after final dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 )] . Lactation Advise females not to breastfeed during treatment with Dactinomycin and for 14 days after the final dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.2 )]. Manufactured by: Baxter Oncology GmbH, 33790 Halle/Westfalen, Germany Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH 45040 USA Revised: August 2018 APX1015/1 PRASCO

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15 REFERENCES 1. "OSHA Hazardous Drugs." OSHA. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html .

Use in specific populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, Dactinomycin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . In animal reproduction studies, administration of dactinomycin to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis was teratogenic, resulting in malformations at doses lower than the recommended human dose ( see Data ). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus [see Use in Special Populations ( 8.3 )] . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Dactinomycin was teratogenic in animals. Administration of dactinomycin to pregnant rats, rabbits, and hamsters during the period of organogenesis, increased the incidence of fetal malformations and caused embryotoxicity at doses (based on body surface area) as low as 0.2 times the clinical dose of 1250 mcg/m 2 . 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of dactinomycin or its metabolites in human milk or their effects on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from Dactinomycin, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with Dactinomycin and, based on limited published data regarding the dactinomycin half-life, for 14 days after the final dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating Dactinomycin [see Use in Specific Population ( 8.1 )]. Contraception Dactinomycin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Dactinomycin and for at least 6 months after the final dose. Males Because of the potential for genotoxicity, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Dactinomycin and for 3 months after the final dose [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )]. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of dactinomycin have been established in pediatric patients with Wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and metastatic nonseminomatous testicular cancer. The safety and effectiveness of dactinomycin have been established in post-menarchal pediatric patients with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. The safety and effectiveness of Dactinomycin have not been established in pediatric patients undergoing regional perfusion for locally recurrent or locoregional solid malignancies. 8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical studies of Dactinomycin did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Dactinomycin (dactinomycin for injection) for intravenous use is supplied as a sterile, amorphous yellow to orange, lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial. Each Dactinomycin vial (NDC 66993-489-35) contains 0.5 mg of dactinomycin and 20 mg of mannitol. Store at 20 to 25ºC (68 to 77ºF); excursions permitted between 15 to 30ºC (59 to 86ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect Dactinomycin from light and humidity. Store the reconstituted Dactinomycin at room temperature for no more than 4 hours from reconstitution to completion of administration [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 )]. Dactinomycin is a cytotoxic drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures. 1

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