IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
          Cardiomyopathy. A decrease in left
          
 ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥10% below baseline occurred
          in pediatric 
 patients who received Koselugo in SPRINT with some
          experiencing decreased LVEF below the institutional lower limit of normal
          
 (LLN), including one patient with Grade 3. All patients with decreased
          LVEF were asymptomatic and identified during routine echocardiography.
          The safety of Koselugo has not been established in patients with a history
          of impaired LVEF or a baseline ejection fraction that is below the institutional
          LLN. Assess ejection fraction by echocardiogram prior to initiating treatment,
          every 3 months during the first year of treatment, every 6 months thereafter,
          and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue
          Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction. In patients who interrupt
          Koselugo for decreased LVEF, obtain an echocardiogram or a cardiac MRI
          every 3 to 6 weeks. Upon resolution of decreased LVEF, obtain an echocardiogram
          or a cardiac MRI every 2 to 3 months.
        
          Ocular Toxicity. Blurred vision,
          photophobia, cataracts, and ocular hypertension 
 occurred. Retinal
          pigment epithelial detachment (RPED) occurred in the pediatric population
          during treatment with single agent Koselugo and resulted in permanent discontinuation.
          Conduct ophthalmic assessments prior to initiating Koselugo, at regular
          intervals during treatment, and for new or worsening visual changes. Permanently
          discontinue Koselugo in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Withhold
          Koselugo in patients with RPED, conduct ophthalmic assessments every 3
          weeks until resolution, and resume Koselugo at a reduced dose.
        
          Gastrointestinal Toxicity. Diarrhea
          
 occurred, including Grade 3. Diarrhea resulting in permanent discontinuation,
          dose interruption or dose reduction occurred. Advise patients to start
          an anti-diarrheal agent (eg, loperamide) and to increase fluid intake immediately
          after the first episode of diarrhea. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently
          discontinue Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction.
        
Skin Toxicity. Rash occurred in 91% of 74 pediatric patients. The most frequent rashes included dermatitis acneiform (54%), maculopapular rash (39%), and eczema (28%). Grade 3 rash occurred, in addition to rash resulting in dose interruption or dose reduction. Monitor for severe skin rashes. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction.
Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK). Increased CPK occurred, including Grade 3 or 4 resulting in dose reduction. Increased CPK concurrent with myalgia occurred, including one patient who permanently discontinued Koselugo for myalgia. Obtain serum CPK prior to initiating Koselugo, periodically during treatment, and as clinically indicated. If increased CPK occurs, evaluate for rhabdomyolysis or other causes. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction.
          Increased Levels of Vitamin E and Risk of Bleeding. Koselugo capsules contain 
 vitamin E which can inhibit platelet
          aggregation and antagonize vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Supplemental
          vitamin E is not recommended if daily vitamin E intake (including the amount
          of vitamin E in Koselugo and supplement) will exceed the recommended or
          safe limits due to increased risk of bleeding. An increased risk of bleeding
          may occur in patients who are coadministered vitamin-K antagonists or anti-platelet
          antagonists with Koselugo. Monitor for bleeding in these patients and increase
          international normalized ratio (INR) in patients taking a vitamin-K antagonist.
          Perform anticoagulant assessments more frequently and adjust the dose of
          vitamin K antagonists or anti-platelet agents as appropriate.
        
          Embryo-Fetal Toxicity. Based on
          findings 
 from animal studies, Koselugo can cause fetal harm when
          administered during pregnancy. In animal studies, administration of selumetinib
          to mice during organogenesis caused reduced fetal weight, adverse structural
          defects, and effects on embryo-fetal survival at approximate exposures
          >5 times the human exposure at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily.
          Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus
          and to use effective contraception during treatment with Koselugo and for
          1 week after the last dose.
        
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Common adverse reactions ≥40% include vomiting, rash (all), abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, dry skin, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, pyrexia, acneiform rash, stomatitis, headache, paronychia, and pruritus.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Effect of Other Drugs on Koselugo
Concomitant use of Koselugo with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer decreased selumetinib plasma concentrations, which may reduce Koselugo efficacy. Avoid concomitant use with Koselugo.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
          Pregnancy & Lactation. Verify the
          
 pregnancy status of patients of reproductive potential prior to
          initiating Koselugo. Due to the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed
          child, advise patients not to breastfeed during treatment with Koselugo
          and for 1 week after the last dose.
        
INDICATION
KOSELUGO is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN).
          To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca 
 1-800-236-9933
            or at
          https://us-aereporting.astrazeneca.com
          or FDA at 
 1-800-FDA-1088 or
          www.fda.gov/
medwatch.
        
Please see full Prescribing Information for Koselugo® (selumetinib).
