DOXIL doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL Injection, Suspension, Liposomal
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0.6 mg / 1 mL
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Ammonium sulfate is a mineral salt used in medications as a buffering agent and pH regulator. It helps maintain the chemical stability and balance of the drug formulation.
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3.19 mg / 1 mL
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance found naturally in animal tissues. In medications, it's used as an ingredient in liposomal formulations and lipid-based drug delivery systems to help encapsulate and stabilize active drugs for better absorption.
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1.55 mg / 1 mL
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An amino acid used as a buffer and stabilizer in medications. It helps maintain the pH balance and protects the active drug from breaking down during storage and use.
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UNII QTT17582CB
A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
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9.58 mg / 1 mL
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A natural emulsifier derived from soybean oil. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together, ensuring even distribution of active ingredients throughout the medicine.
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UNII 55X04QC32I
A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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3.19 mg / 1 mL
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A synthetic lipid compound derived from polyethylene glycol and phospholipids. It functions as an emulsifier and solubilizer in medications, helping to stabilize and distribute oil and water-based ingredients evenly throughout the formulation.
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94 mg / 1 mL
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A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $53.36 | $533.63 / 10 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
| Medicare Part B allowsASP · Q2050 | $116.605 / Q2050 unit | — |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Doxil 2 mg/mLthis 00338-0063-01 | Baxter | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome 2 mg/mL 00338-0080-01 | Baxter | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxil 2 mg/mL 00338-9667-01 | Baxter | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 16714-0742-01 | NorthStar | 1 vial | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome 2 mg/mL 25021-0263-10 | Sagent | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 46708-0810-10 | Alembic | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 47335-0049-40 | Sun | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 49315-0008-03 | Zydus | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 62332-0810-10 | Alembic | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0345-26 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0492-36 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0629-26 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0703-36 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 70710-1530-01 | Zydus | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 70748-0339-01 | Lupin | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 72603-0103-01 | NorthStar | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 75907-0363-01 | Dr. | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 49315-0009-07 | Zydus | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 62756-0826-40 | Sun | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 62756-0827-40 | Sun | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 16714-0856-01 | NorthStar | 1 vial | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-0343-02 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9085-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 63323-0883-05 | Fresenius | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0704-26 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-0277-02 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 45963-0733-55 | Actavis | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68083-0248-01 | Gland | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-1442-04 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-3358-25 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-4031-12 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9084-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9090-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68083-0249-01 | Gland | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-1542-20 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxil 2 mg/mL 00338-9665-01 | Baxter | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 70121-1219-01 | Amneal | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-0358-20 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-4205-05 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9092-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 62332-0525-25 | Alembic | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0493-26 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 70748-0340-01 | Lupin | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-0255-10 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9086-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9087-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 72603-0200-01 | NorthStar | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9091-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 67457-0436-50 | Mylan | 1 vial | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 70710-1531-01 | Zydus | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 75907-0364-01 | Dr. | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00069-5629-05 | Pfizer | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 46708-0525-25 | Alembic | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68083-0250-01 | Gland | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 47335-0050-40 | Sun | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 63323-0101-61 | Fresenius | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 25021-0207-25 | Sagent | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9088-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9089-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 00143-9093-01 | Hikma | 1 vial | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride, Liposomal 2 mg/mL 00338-9581-02 | Baxter | 1 vial | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0706-36 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| doxorubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/mL 68001-0707-26 | BluePoint | 1 vial | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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| 00338-0063-01 You're viewing this | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0338-0063-01) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | 2019-08-13 | Active |
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🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY and INFUSION-RELATED REACTIONS • DOXIL liposomal infusion can cause myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure. The risk of cardiomyopathy was 11% when the cumulative anthracycline dose was between 450 mg/m 2 to 550 mg/m 2 . Assess left ventricular cardiac function prior to initiation of DOXIL liposomal infusion and during and after treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . • Serious, life-threatening, and fatal infusion-related reactions can occur with DOXIL liposomal infusion Acute infusion-related reactions occurred in 11% of patients with solid tumors.
Withhold DOXIL liposomal infusion for infusion-related reactions and resume at a reduced rate. Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion for serious or life-threatening infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . WARNING: CARDIOMYOPATHY and INFUSION- RELATED REACTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • DOXIL liposomal infusion can cause myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure.
The risk of cardiomyopathy was 11% when the cumulative anthracycline dose was between 450 mg/m 2 to 550 mg/m 2 . Assess left ventricular cardiac function prior to initiation of DOXIL liposomal infusion, during treatment, and after treatment ( 5.1 ). • Serious, life-threatening, and fatal infusion‑related reactions can occur. Acute infusion-related reactions occurred in 11% of patients with solid tumors.
Withhold DOXIL liposomal infusion for infusion-related reactions and resume at a reduced rate. Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion for serious or life-threatening infusion-related reactions ( 5.2 ).
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Doxil liposomal infusion is an anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitor indicated for: • Ovarian cancer: After failure of platinum-based chemotherapy ( 1.1 ) • AIDS-related Kaposi’s Sarcoma: After failure of prior systemic chemotherapy or intolerance to such therapy ( 1.2 ) • Multiple Myeloma: In combination with bortezomib in patients who have not previously received bortezomib and have received at least one prior therapy ( 1.3 )
1.1Ovarian Cancer DOXIL liposomal infusion is indicated for the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer whose disease has progressed or recurred after platinum-based chemotherapy.
1.2AIDS-Related Kaposi’s Sarcoma DOXIL liposomal infusion is indicated for the treatment of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in patients after failure of prior systemic chemotherapy or intolerance to such therapy.
1.3Multiple Myeloma DOXIL liposomal infusion, in combination with bortezomib, is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who have not previously received bortezomib and have received at least one prior therapy.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer DOXIL liposomal infusion at an initial rate of 1 mg/min to minimize the risk of infusion reactions. If no infusion-related reactions occur, increase rate of infusion to complete administration over 1 hour. Do not administer as bolus injection or undiluted solution ( 2 ). • Ovarian cancer: 50 mg/m 2 intravenously every 4 weeks ( 2.2 ) • AIDS-related Kaposi’s Sarcoma: 20 mg/m 2 intravenously every 3 weeks ( 2.3 ) • Multiple Myeloma: 30 mg/m 2 intravenously on day 4 following bortezomib ( 2.4 )
2.1Important Use Information Do not substitute DOXIL liposomal infusion for other doxorubicin hydrochloride products. Do not administer as an undiluted suspension or as an intravenous bolus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
2.2Ovarian Cancer The recommended dose of DOXIL liposomal infusion is 50 mg/m 2 intravenously over 60 minutes every 28 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
2.3AIDS-Related Kaposi’s Sarcoma The recommended dose of DOXIL liposomal infusion is 20 mg/m 2 intravenously over 60 minutes every 21 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
2.4Multiple Myeloma The recommended dose of DOXIL liposomal infusion is 30 mg/m 2 intravenously over 60 minutes on day 4 of each 21-day cycle for eight cycles or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Administer DOXIL liposomal infusion after bortezomib on day 4 of each cycle [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] .
2.5Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions Do not increase DOXIL liposomal infusion after a dose reduction for toxicity. Table 1: Recommended Dose Modifications for Hand-Foot Syndrome, Stomatitis, or Hematologic Adverse Reactions Toxicity Dose Adjustment Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS) Grade 1: Mild erythema, swelling, or desquamation not interfering with daily activities • If no previous Grade 3 or 4 HFS: no dose adjustment. • If previous Grade 3 or 4 HFS: delay dose up to 2 weeks, then decrease dose by 25%. Grade 2: Erythema, desquamation, or swelling interfering with, but not precluding normal physical activities; small blisters or ulcerations less than 2 cm in diameter • Delay dosing up to 2 weeks or until resolved to Grade 0–1. • Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion if no resolution after 2 weeks. • If resolved to Grade 0–1 within 2 weeks: • And no previous Grade 3 or 4 HFS: continue treatment at previous dose. • And previous Grade 3 or 4 toxicity: decrease dose by 25%.
Grade 3: Blistering, ulceration, or swelling interfering with walking or normal daily activities; cannot wear regular clothing • Delay dosing up to 2 weeks or until resolved to Grade 0–1, then decrease dose by 25%. • Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion if no resolution after 2 weeks. Grade 4: Diffuse or local process causing infectious complications, or a bed ridden state or hospitalization • Delay dosing up to 2 weeks or until resolved to Grade 0–1, then decrease dose by 25%. • Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion if no resolution after 2 weeks.
Stomatitis Grade 1: Painless ulcers, erythema, or mild soreness • If no previous Grade 3 or 4 toxicity: no dose adjustment. • If previous Grade 3 or 4 toxicity: delay up to 2 weeks then decrease dose by 25%. Grade 2: Painful erythema, edema, or ulcers, but can eat • Delay dosing up to 2 weeks or until resolved to Grade 0–1. • Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion if there is no resolution after 2 weeks. • If resolved to Grade 0–1 within 2 weeks: • And no previous Grade 3 or 4 stomatitis: resume treatment at previous dose. • And previous Grade 3 or 4 toxicity: decrease dose by 25%.
Grade 3: Painful erythema, edema, or ulcers, and cannot eat • Delay dosing up to 2 weeks or until resolved to Grade 0–1. Decrease dose by 25% and return to original dose interval. • If after 2 weeks there is no resolution, discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion. Grade 4: Requires parenteral or enteral support • Delay dosing up to 2 weeks or until resolved to Grade 0–1.
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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS DOXIL (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection): 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) and 50 mg/25 mL (2 mg/mL) translucent, red liposomal dispersion in single dose vials. Doxorubicin hydrochloride liposomal injection: 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) and 50 mg/25 mL (2 mg/mL) in single dose vials ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DOXIL liposomal infusion is contraindicated in patients who have a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to doxorubicin hydrochloride [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. • Hypersensitivity reactions to doxorubicin hydrochloride or the components of DOXIL liposomal infusion ( 4 , 5.2 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hand-Foot Syndrome may occur. Dose modification or discontinuation may be required ( 5.3 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise of potential risk to a fetus. Use effective contraception ( 5.5 , 8.1 , 8.3 )
5.1Cardiomyopathy Doxorubicin hydrochloride can cause myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure. The risk of cardiomyopathy with doxorubicin hydrochloride is generally proportional to the cumulative exposure. Include prior use of other anthracyclines or anthracenediones in calculations of cumulative dose.
The risk of cardiomyopathy may be increased at lower cumulative doses in patients with prior mediastinal irradiation. In a clinical study in 250 patients with advanced cancer who were treated with DOXIL liposomal infusion, the risk of cardiomyopathy was 11% when the cumulative anthracycline dose was between 450 mg/m 2 to 550 mg/m 2 . Cardiomyopathy was defined as >20% decrease in resting left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) from baseline where LVEF remained in the normal range or a >10% decrease in LVEF from baseline where LVEF was less than the institutional lower limit of normal.
Two percent of patients developed signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure without documented evidence of cardiomyopathy. Assess left ventricular cardiac function (e.g. MUGA or echocardiogram) prior to initiation of DOXIL liposomal infusion, during treatment to detect acute changes, and after treatment to detect delayed cardiomyopathy.
Administer DOXIL liposomal infusion to patients with a history of cardiovascular disease only when the potential benefit of treatment outweighs the risk.
5.2Infusion-Related Reactions Serious, life-threatening, and fatal infusion-related reactions characterized by one or more of the following symptoms can occur with DOXIL liposomal infusion: flushing, shortness of breath, facial swelling, headache, chills, chest pain, back pain, tightness in the chest and throat, fever, tachycardia, pruritus, rash, cyanosis, syncope, bronchospasm, asthma, apnea, and hypotension. Of 239 patients with ovarian cancer treated with DOXIL liposomal infusion in Trial 4, 7% of patients experienced acute infusion-related reactions resulting in dose interruption.
All occurred during cycle 1 and none during subsequent cycles. Across multiple studies of DOXIL liposomal infusion monotherapy including this and other studies enrolling 760 patients with various solid tumors, 11% of patients had infusion-related reactions. The majority of infusion-related events occurred during the first infusion.
Ensure that medications to treat infusion-related reactions and cardiopulmonary resuscitative equipment are available for immediate use prior to initiation of DOXIL liposomal infusion. Initiate DOXIL liposomal infusions at a rate of 1 mg/min and increase rate as tolerated [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Withhold DOXIL liposomal infusion for Grade 1, 2, or 3 infusion-related reactions and resume at a reduced infusion rate.
Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion for serious or life-threatening infusion-related reactions.
5.3Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS) In Trial 4, the incidence of HFS was 51% of patients in the DOXIL liposomal infusion arm and 0.9% of patients in the topotecan arm, including 24% Grade 3 or 4 cases of HFS in DOXIL liposomal infusion-treated patients and no Grade 3 or 4 cases in topotecan-treated patients. HFS or other skin toxicity required discontinuation of DOXIL liposomal infusion in 4.2% of patients. HFS was generally observed after 2 or 3 cycles of treatment but may occur earlier.
Delay DOXIL liposomal infusion for the first episode of Grade 2 or greater HFS [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Discontinue DOXIL liposomal infusion if HFS is severe and debilitating.
5.4Secondary Oral Neoplasms Secondary oral cancers, primarily squamous cell carcinoma, have been reported from post-marketing experience in patients with long-term (more than one year) expos…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling. • Cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Hand-Foot Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Secondary Oral Neoplasms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Most common adverse reactions (>20%) are asthenia, fatigue, fever, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhea, constipation, hand-foot syndrome, rash, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia ( 6 ).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact Baxter Healthcare at 1-866-888-2472 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed cannot be directly compared to rates on other clinical trials and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety data reflect exposure to DOXIL liposomal infusion in 1310 patients including: 239 patients with ovarian cancer, 753 patients with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma, and 318 patients with multiple myeloma. The most common adverse reactions (>20%) observed with DOXIL liposomal infusion are asthenia, fatigue, fever, nausea, stomatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, hand-foot syndrome, rash and neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and anemia.
The following tables present adverse reactions from clinical trials of single-agent DOXIL liposomal infusion in ovarian cancer and AIDS-Related Kaposi’s sarcoma. Patients With Ovarian Cancer The safety data described below are from Trial 4, which included 239 patients with ovarian cancer treated with DOXIL liposomal infusion 50 mg/m 2 once every 4 weeks for a minimum of four courses in a randomized, multicenter, open-label study. In this trial, patients received DOXIL liposomal infusion for a median number of 3.2 months (range 1 day to 25.8 months).
The median age of the patients is 60 years (range 27 to 87), with 91% Caucasian, 6% Black, and 3% Hispanic or Other. Table 3 presents the hematologic adverse reactions from Trial 4. Table 3: Hematologic Adverse Reactions in Trial 4 DOXIL Liposomal Infusion Patients (n=239) Topotecan Patients (n=235) Neutropenia 500 – <1000/mm 3 8% 14% <500/mm 3 4.2% 62% Anemia 6.5 – <8 g/dL 5% 25% < 6.5 g/dL 0.4% 4.3% Thrombocytopenia 10,000 – <50,000/mm 3 1.3% 17% <10,000/mm 3 0.0% 17% Table 4 presents the non-hematologic adverse reactions from Trial 4.
Table 4: Non-Hematologic Adverse Reactions in Trial 4 Non-Hematologic Adverse Reaction 10% or Greater DOXIL Liposomal Infusion (%) treated (n=239) Topotecan (%) treated (n=235) All grades Grades 3–4 All grades Grades 3–4 Body as a Whole Asthenia 40 7 52 8 Fever 21 0.8 31 6 Mucous Membrane Disorder 14 3.8 3.4 0 Back Pain 12 1.7 10
0.9Infection 12 2.1 6
0.9Headache 11 0.8 15 0 Digestive Nausea 46 5 63 8 Stomatitis 41 8 15
0.4Vomiting 33 8 44 10 Diarrhea 21 2.5 35
4.2Anorexia 20 2.5 22
1.3Dyspepsia 12 0.8 14 0 Nervous Dizziness 4.2 0 10 0 Respiratory Pharyngitis 16 0 18
0.4Dyspnea 15 4.1 23
4.3Cough increased 10 0 12 0 Skin and Appendages Hand-foot syndrome 51 24 0.9 0 Rash 29 4.2 12
0.4Alopecia 19 N/A 52 N/A The following additional adverse reactions were observed in patients with ovarian cancer with doses administered every four weeks (Trial 4). Incidence 1% to 10% Cardiovascular: vasodilation, tachycardia, deep vein thrombosis, hypotension, cardiac arrest. Digestive: oral moniliasis, mouth ulceration, esophagitis, dysphagia, rectal bleeding, ileus.
Hematologic and Lymphatic: ecchymosis. Metabolic and Nutritional: dehydration, weight loss, hyperbilirubinemia, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia. Nervous: somnolence, dizziness, depression.
Respiratory: rhinitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, epistaxis. Skin and Appendages: pruritus, skin discoloration, vesiculobullous rash, maculopapular rash, exfoliative dermatitis, herpes zoster, dry skin, herpes simple…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No formal drug interaction studies have been conducted with DOXIL liposomal infusion.
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Lactation: Discontinue breastfeeding ( 8.2 ).
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animals and its mechanism of action, DOXIL liposomal infusion can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; avoid the use of DOXIL liposomal infusion during the 1 st trimester. In animal reproduction studies, DOXIL liposomal infusion was embryotoxic in rats and abortifacient in rabbits following intravenous administration during organogenesis at doses approximately 0.12 times the recommended clinical dose (see Data ) . Available human data do not establish the presence or absence of major birth defects and miscarriage related to the use of doxorubicin hydrochloride during the 2 nd and 3 rd trimesters.
Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. However, the background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2–4% and of miscarriage is 15–20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.
Data Animal Data DOXIL liposomal infusion was embryotoxic at doses of 1 mg/kg/day in rats and was embryotoxic and abortifacient at 0.5 mg/kg/day in rabbits (both doses are about 0.12 times the recommended dose of 50 mg/m 2 human dose on a mg/m 2 basis). Embryotoxicity was characterized by increased embryo-fetal deaths and reduced live litter sizes.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary It is not known whether DOXIL liposomal infusion is present in human milk. Because many drugs, including anthracyclines, are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from DOXIL liposomal infusion, discontinue breastfeeding during treatment with DOXIL liposomal infusion.
8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating DOXIL liposomal infusion. Contraception Females DOXIL liposomal infusion can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during and for 6 months after treatment with DOXIL liposomal infusion.
Males DOXIL liposomal infusion may damage spermatozoa and testicular tissue, resulting in possible genetic fetal abnormalities. Males with female sexual partners of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during and for 6 months after treatment with DOXIL liposomal infusion [see Non-clinical Toxicology (13.1) ]. Infertility Females In females of reproductive potential, DOXIL liposomal infusion may cause infertility and result in amenorrhea.
Premature menopause can occur with doxorubicin hydrochloride. Recovery of menses and ovulation is related to age at treatment . Males DOXIL liposomal infusion may result in oligospermia, azoospermia, and permanent loss of fertility.
Sperm counts have been reported to return to normal levels in some men. This may occur several years after the end of therapy [see Non-clinical Toxicology (13.1) ] .
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of DOXIL liposomal infusion in pediatric patients have not been established.
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of DOXIL liposomal infusion conducted in patients with either epithelial ovarian cancer (Trial 4) or with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma (Trial 5) did not contain sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In Trial 6, of 318 patients treated with DOXIL liposomal infusion in combination with bortezomib for multiple myeloma, 37% were 65 years of age or older and 8% were 75 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients.
8.6Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of DOXIL liposomal infusion has not been adequately evaluated in patients with hepatic impairment. Doxorubicin is el…
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animals and its mechanism of action, DOXIL liposomal infusion can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; avoid the use of DOXIL liposomal infusion during the 1 st trimester. In animal reproduction studies, DOXIL liposomal infusion was embryotoxic in rats and abortifacient in rabbits following intravenous administration during organogenesis at doses approximately 0.12 times the recommended clinical dose (see Data ) . Available human data do not establish the presence or absence of major birth defects and miscarriage related to the use of doxorubicin hydrochloride during the 2 nd and 3 rd trimesters.
Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. However, the background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2–4% and of miscarriage is 15–20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.
Data Animal Data DOXIL liposomal infusion was embryotoxic at doses of 1 mg/kg/day in rats and was embryotoxic and abortifacient at 0.5 mg/kg/day in rabbits (both doses are about 0.12 times the recommended dose of 50 mg/m 2 human dose on a mg/m 2 basis). Embryotoxicity was characterized by increased embryo-fetal deaths and reduced live litter sizes.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of DOXIL liposomal infusion in pediatric patients have not been established.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of DOXIL liposomal infusion conducted in patients with either epithelial ovarian cancer (Trial 4) or with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma (Trial 5) did not contain sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In Trial 6, of 318 patients treated with DOXIL liposomal infusion in combination with bortezomib for multiple myeloma, 37% were 65 years of age or older and 8% were 75 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE Acute overdosage with doxorubicin hydrochloride causes increased risk of severe mucositis, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action The active ingredient of DOXIL liposomal infusion is doxorubicin hydrochloride. The mechanism of action of doxorubicin hydrochloride is thought to be related to its ability to bind DNA and inhibit nucleic acid synthesis. Cell structure studies have demonstrated rapid cell penetration and perinuclear chromatin binding, rapid inhibition of mitotic activity and nucleic acid synthesis, and induction of mutagenesis and chromosomal aberrations.
12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetic parameters for total doxorubicin following a single dose of DOXIL infused over 30 minutes are presented in Table 8 . Table 8: Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Total Doxorubicin from DOXIL Liposomal Infusion in Patients With AIDS-Related Kaposi’s Sarcoma Dose Parameter (units) 10 mg/m 2 20 mg/m 2 N=23 Mean ± Standard Error Peak Plasma Concentration (µg/mL) 4.12 ± 0.215 8.34 ±
0.49Plasma Clearance (L/h/m 2 ) 0.056 ± 0.01 0.041 ± 0.004 Steady State Volume of Distribution (L/m 2 ) 2.83 ± 0.145 2.72 ± 0.120 AUC (µg/mL∙h) 277 ± 32.9 590 ±
58.7First Phase (λ 1 ) Half-Life (h) 4.7 ± 1.1 5.2 ±
1.4Second Phase (λ 1 ) Half-Life (h) 52.3 ± 5.6 55.0 ±
4.8DOXIL liposomal infusion displayed linear pharmacokinetics over the range of 10 to 20 mg/m 2 . Relative to DOXIL liposomal infusion doses at or below 20 mg/m 2 , the pharmacokinetics of total doxorubicin following a 50 mg/m 2 DOXIL liposomal infusion dose are nonlinear. At this dose, the elimination half-life of DOXIL liposomal infusion is longer and the clearance lower compared to a 20 mg/m 2 dose.
Distribution Direct measurement of liposomal doxorubicin shows that at least 90% of the drug (the assay used cannot quantify less than 5–10% free doxorubicin) remains liposome-encapsulated during circulation. In contrast to doxorubicin, which displays a large volume of distribution (range 700 to 1100 L/m 2 ), the small steady state volume of distribution of liposomal doxorubicin suggests that DOXIL liposomal infusion is largely confined to vascular fluid. Doxorubicin becomes available after the liposomes are extravasated.
Plasma protein binding of DOXIL liposomal infusion has not been determined; the plasma protein binding of doxorubicin is approximately 70%. Metabolism Doxorubicinol, the major metabolite of doxorubicin, was detected at concentrations of 0.8 to 26.2 ng/mL in the plasma of patients who received 10 or 20 mg/m 2 DOXIL liposomal infusion. Elimination The plasma clearance of total doxorubicin from DOXIL liposomal infusion was 0.041 L/h/m 2 at a dose of 20 mg/m 2 .
Following administration of doxorubicin hydrochloride, the plasma clearance of doxorubicin is 24 to 35 L/h/m 2 .
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action The active ingredient of DOXIL liposomal infusion is doxorubicin hydrochloride. The mechanism of action of doxorubicin hydrochloride is thought to be related to its ability to bind DNA and inhibit nucleic acid synthesis. Cell structure studies have demonstrated rapid cell penetration and perinuclear chromatin binding, rapid inhibition of mitotic activity and nucleic acid synthesis, and induction of mutagenesis and chromosomal aberrations.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING DOXIL (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection) is a sterile, translucent, red liposomal dispersion in 10-mL or 30-mL glass, single-dose vials. The following individually cartoned vials are available: Table 14 vial concentration vial size NDC #s 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/ mL) 10-mL 0338-0063-01 50 mg/25 mL (2 mg/mL) 30-mL 0338-0067-01 Refrigerate unopened vials of DOXIL (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection) at 2°C- 8°C (36°F- 46°F). Do not freeze.
Discard unused portion. DOXIL liposomal infusion is a cytotoxic drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures.
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📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Refrigerate unopened vials of DOXIL (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection) at 2°C- 8°C (36°F- 46°F). Do not freeze. Discard unused portion. DOXIL liposomal infusion is a cytotoxic drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures. 1
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient in DOXIL liposomal infusion is doxorubicin hydrochloride, an anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitor, that is encapsulated in STEALTH liposomes for intravenous use. The chemical name of doxorubicin hydrochloride is (8S,10S)-10-[(3-amino-2,3,6‑trideoxy-α-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-8-glycolyl-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11‑trihydroxy-1-methoxy-5,12-naphthacenedione hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C27-H29 -NO11•HCl and the molecular weight is 579.99.
The structural formula is: DOXIL liposomal infusion is a sterile, translucent, red liposomal dispersion. Each single- dose vial contains 20 mg or 50 mg doxorubicin hydrochloride at a concentration of 2 mg/mL (equivalent to 1.87 mg/mL of doxorubicin). The STEALTH liposome carriers are composed of cholesterol, 3.19 mg/mL; fully hydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholine (HSPC), 9.58 mg/mL; and N-(carbonyl-methoxypolyethylene glycol 2000)-1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine sodium salt (MPEG-DSPE), 3.19 mg/mL.
Each mL also contains ammonium sulfate, approximately 0.6 mg; histidine, 1.55 mg as a buffer; hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may have been added for pH adjustment (6.0 to 7.0); and sucrose, 94 mg to maintain isotonicity. Greater than 90% of the drug is encapsulated in the STEALTH liposomes. MPEG-DSPE has the following structural formula: HSPC has the following structural formula: Representation of a STEALTH liposome: Structural Formula MPEG-DSPE Structural Formula HSPC Structural Formula Representation of a STEALTH liposome
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Cardiomyopathy Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they develop symptoms of heart failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Infusion-Related Reactions Advise patients about the symptoms of infusion related reactions and to seek immediate medical attention if they develop any of these symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Myelosuppression Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider for a new onset fever or symptoms of infection.
Hand-Foot Syndrome Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they experience tingling or burning, redness, flaking, bothersome swelling, small blisters, or small sores on the palms of their hands or soles of their feet (symptoms of Hand-Foot Syndrome) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Stomatitis Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they develop painful redness, swelling, or sores in the mouth (symptoms of stomatitis). Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to inform their healthcare provider with a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ].
Advise females and males of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during and for 6 months following treatment with DOXIL liposomal infusion [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] . Lactation Advise females not to breastfeed during treatment with DOXIL liposomal infusion [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ]. Infertility Advise females and males of reproductive potential that DOXIL liposomal infusion may cause temporary or permanent infertility [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ].
Discoloration of Urine and Body Fluids Inform patients that following DOXIL liposomal infusion administration, a reddish-orange color to the urine and other body fluids may be observed. This nontoxic reaction is due to the color of the product and will dissipate as the drug is eliminated from the body.