FDA-approved label information
Reproduced from the FDA Structured Product Label via the openFDA API. Label version: February 9, 2026.
- Status
- Human Prescription Drug
- Brand names
- Stivarga
- Route
- Oral
Boxed warning
WARNING: HEPATOTOXICITY • Severe and sometimes fatal hepatotoxicity has occurred in clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • Monitor hepatic function prior to and during treatment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. • Interrupt and then reduce or discontinue STIVARGA for hepatotoxicity as manifested by elevated liver function tests or hepatocellular necrosis, depending upon severity and persistence [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . WARNING: HEPATOTOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Severe and sometimes fatal hepatotoxicity has occurred in clinical trials. ( 5.1 ) • Monitor hepatic function prior to and during treatment. ( 5.1 ) • Interrupt and then reduce or discontinue STIVARGA for hepatotoxicity as manifested by elevated liver function tests or hepatocellular necrosis, depending upon severity and persistence. ( 2.2 )
Description
11 DESCRIPTION STIVARGA (regorafenib) is a multikinase inhibitor with the chemical name 4-[4-({[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl] carbamoyl} amino)-3-fluorophenoxy]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide monohydrate. Regorafenib has the following structural formula: Regorafenib is a monohydrate and it has a molecular formula C 21 H 15 ClF 4 N 4 O 3 • H 2 O and a molecular weight of 500.83. Regorafenib is practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in acetonitrile, methanol, ethanol, and ethyl acetate and sparingly soluble in acetone. STIVARGA tablets for oral administration are formulated as light pink, oval-shaped tablets debossed with “BAYER” on one side and “40” on the other. Each tablet contains 40 mg of regorafenib in the anhydrous state, which corresponds to 41.49 mg of regorafenib monohydrate, and the following inactive ingredients: cellulose microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, and colloidal silicon dioxide. The film-coating contains the following inactive ingredients: ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, lecithin (soy), polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Description: Chemical Structure
Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE STIVARGA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: • Metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy. ( 1.1 ) • Locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have been previously treated with imatinib mesylate and sunitinib malate. ( 1.2 ) • Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Colorectal Cancer STIVARGA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy. 1.2 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors STIVARGA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have been previously treated with imatinib mesylate and sunitinib malate. 1.3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma STIVARGA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Warnings and cautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver function tests. Withhold and then reduce or discontinue STIVARGA based on severity and duration. ( 5.1 ) • Infections : Withhold STIVARGA in patients with worsening or severe infections. ( 5.2 ) • Hemorrhage : Permanently discontinue STIVARGA for severe or life-threatening hemorrhage. ( 5.3 ) • Gastrointestinal perforation or fistula : Discontinue STIVARGA. ( 5.4 ) • Dermatologic toxicity : Withhold and then reduce or discontinue STIVARGA depending on severity and persistence of dermatologic toxicity. ( 5.5 ) • Hypertension : Temporarily or permanently withhold STIVARGA for severe or uncontrolled hypertension. ( 5.6) • Cardiac ischemia and infarction : Withhold STIVARGA for new or acute cardiac ischemia/infarction and resume only after resolution of acute ischemic events. ( 5.7) • Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) : Discontinue STIVARGA. ( 5.8) • Risk of impaired wound healing : Withhold for at least 2 weeks prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks after major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of STIVARGA after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. ( 5.9 ) • Embryo-fetal toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise women of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception during treatment and for 2 months after the final dose. Advise males to use effective contraception for 2 months after the final dose. ( 5.10 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Hepatotoxicity Severe drug-induced liver injury with fatal outcome occurred in STIVARGA-treated patients in clinical trials. In most cases, liver dysfunction occurred within the first 2 months of therapy and was characterized by a hepatocellular pattern of injury. Additionally, hyperammonemic encephalopathy, including fatal cases, have been reported in the postmarketing setting in patients treated with STIVARGA. The risk of hyperammonemic encephalopathy appears increased in patients with liver dysfunction, liver metastases, or primary liver cancer. In the CORRECT study, fatal hepatic failure occurred in 1.6% of patients in the regorafenib arm and in 0.4% of patients in the placebo arm. In the GRID study , fatal hepatic failure occurred in 0.8% of patients in the regorafenib arm. In the RESORCE study, there was no increase in the incidence of fatal hepatic failure as compared to placebo [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Obtain liver function tests (ALT, AST, and bilirubin) before initiation of STIVARGA and monitor at least every two weeks during the first 2 months of treatment. Thereafter, monitor monthly or more frequently as clinically indicated. Monitor liver function tests weekly in patients experiencing elevated liver function tests until improvement to less than 3 times the ULN or baseline. For patients who develop unexplained lethargy or changes in mental status, measure ammonia level and initiate appropriate clinical management. Temporarily hold and then reduce or permanently discontinue STIVARGA depending on the severity and persistence of hepatotoxicity as manifested by elevated liver function tests or hepatocellular necrosis [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 )] . If hyperammonemic encephalopathy is confirmed, withhold and consider permanent discontinuation of STIVARGA. 5.2 Infections STIVARGA caused an increased risk of infections. The overall incidence of infection (Grades 1-5) was higher (32% vs. 17%) in 1142 STIVARGA-treated patients as compared to the control arm in randomized placebo‑controlled trials.The incidence of grade 3 or greater infections in STIVARGA treated patients was 9%. The most common infections were urinary tract infections (5.7%), nasopharyngitis (4.0%), mucocutaneous and systemic fungal infections (3.3%) and pneumonia (2.6%). Fatal outcomes caused by infection occurred more often in patients treated with STIVARGA (1.0%) as compared to patients receiving placebo (0.3%); the most common fatal infections were respiratory (0.6% in STIVARGA-treated patients vs 0.2% in patients receiving placebo). Withhold STIVARGA for Grade 3 or 4 infections, or worsening infection of any grade. Resume STIVARGA at the same dose following resolution of infection [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . 5.3 Hemorrhage STIVARGA caused an increased incidence of hemorrhage. The overall incidence (Grades 1-5) was 18.2% in 1142 patients treated with STIVARGA and 9.5% in patients receiving placebo in randomized, placebo‑controlled trials. The incidence of grade 3 or greater hemorrhage in patients treated with STIVARGA was 3.0%. The incidence of fatal hemorrhagic events was 0.7%, involving the central nervous system or the respiratory, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary tracts. Permanently discontinue STIVARGA in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage. Monitor INR levels more frequently in patients receiving warfarin [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 5.4 Gastrointestinal Perforation or Fistula Gastrointestinal perforation occurred in 0.6% of 4518 patients treated with STIVARGA across all clinical trials of STIVARGA administered as a single agent; this included eight fatal events. Gastrointestinal fistula occurred in 0.8% of patients treated with STIVARGA and 0.2% of patients in placebo arm across randomized, placebo-controlled trials. Permanently discontinue STIVARGA in patients who develop gastrointestinal perforation or fistula. 5.5 Dermatologic Toxicity In randomized, placebo-controlled trials, adverse skin reactions occurred in 71.9% of patients in the regorafenib arm and in 25.5% of patients in the placebo arm, including hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR) also known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (PPES), and severe rash requiring dose modification. In the randomized, placebo-controlled trials, the overall incidence of HFSR was higher in 1142 STIVARGA-treated patients (53%) than in the placebo-treated patients (8%). Most cases of HFSR in STIVARGA-treated patients appeared during the first cycle of treatment. The incidences of Grade 3 HFSR (16% versus <1%), Grade 3 rash (3% versus <1%), serious adverse reactions of erythema multiforme (<0.1% vs. 0%) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (<0.1% vs. 0%) were also higher in STIVARGA-treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Across all trials, a higher incidence of HFSR was observed in Asian patients treated with STIVARGA (all grades: 72%; Grade 3: 18%) [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.8 )] . Toxic epidermal necrolysis occurred in 0.02% of 4518 STIVARGA-treated patients across all clinical trials of STIVARGA administered as a single agent. Withhold STIVARGA, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue STIVARGA depending on the severity and persistence of dermatologic toxicity [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Institute supportive measures for symptomatic relief. 5.6 Hypertension In randomized, placebo-controlled trials, hypertensive crisis occurred in 0.2% of patients in the regorafenib arms and in none of the patients in the placebo arms. STIVARGA caused an increased incidence of hypertension (30% versus 8% in CORRECT, 59% versus 27% in GRID, and 31% versus 6% in RESORCE) [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1)]. The onset of hypertension occurred during the first cycle of treatment in most patients who developed hypertension (67% in randomized, placebo-controlled trials). Do not initiate STIVARGA unless blood pressure is adequately controlled. Monitor blood pressure weekly for the first 6 weeks of treatment and then every cycle, or more frequently, as clinically indicated. Temporarily or permanently withhold STIVARGA for severe or uncontrolled hypertension [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )]. 5.7 Cardiac Ischemia and Infarction STIVARGA increased the incidence of myocardial ischemia and infarction (0.9% vs 0.2%) in randomized placebo-controlled trials [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Withhold STIVARGA in patients who develop new or acute onset cardiac ischemia or infarction. Resume STIVARGA only after resolution of acute cardiac ischemic events, if the potential benefits outweigh the risks of further cardiac ischemia. 5.8 Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS), a syndrome of subcortical vasogenic edema diagnosed by characteristic finding on MRI, occurred in one of 4800 STIVARGA-treated patients across all clinical trials. Perform an evaluation for RPLS in any patient presenting with seizures, severe headache, visual disturbances, confusion or altered mental function. Discontinue STIVARGA in patients who develop RPLS. 5.9 Risk of Impaired Wound Healing Impaired wound healing complications can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the VEGF signaling pathway. Therefore, STIVARGA has the potential to adversely affect wound healing. Withhold STIVARGA for at least 2 weeks prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of STIVARGA after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. 5.10 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on animal studies and its mechanism of action, STIVARGA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on STIVARGA use in pregnant women. Regorafenib was embryolethal and teratogenic in rats and rabbits at exposures lower than human exposures at the recommended dose, with increased incidences of cardiovascular, genitourinary, and skeletal malformations. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with STIVARGA and for 2 months after the final dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with STIVARGA and for 2 months after the final dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ), ( 8.3 )] .
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Gastrointestinal Perforation or Fistula [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Dermatological Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Cardiac Ischemia and Infarction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) are pain (including gastrointestinal and abdominal pain), HFSR, asthenia/fatigue, diarrhea, decreased appetite/food intake, hypertension, infection, dysphonia, hyperbilirubinemia, fever, mucositis, weight loss, rash, and nausea. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-842-2937 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rate observed in practice. The data described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to STIVARGA in more than 4800 patients who were enrolled in four randomized, placebo-controlled trials (n=1142), an expanded access program (CONSIGN, n=2864), or single arm clinical trials (single agent or in combination with other agents). There were 4518 patients who received STIVARGA as a single agent; the distribution of underlying malignancies was 80% CRC, 4% GIST, 10% HCC, 6% other solid tumors; and 74% were White, 11% Asian, and 15% race not known. Among these 4518 patients, 83% received STIVARGA for at least 21 days and 20% received STIVARGA for 6 months or longer. In randomized placebo-controlled trials (CORRECT, GRID, RESORCE and CONCUR), the most frequently observed adverse drug reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving STIVARGA are pain (including gastrointestinal and abdominal pain), HFSR, asthenia/fatigue, diarrhea, decreased appetite/food intake, hypertension, infection, dysphonia, hyperbilirubinemia, fever, mucositis, weight loss, rash, and nausea. Colorectal Cancer The safety data described below, except where noted, are derived from a randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (CORRECT) in which 500 patients (median age 61 years; 61% men) with previously-treated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) received STIVARGA as a single agent at the dose of 160 mg daily for the first 3 weeks of each 4 week treatment cycle and 253 patients (median age 61 years; 60% men) received placebo. The median duration of therapy was 1.7 months (range 2 days, 10.8 months) for patients receiving STIVARGA. Due to adverse reactions, 61% of the patients receiving STIVARGA required a dose interruption and 38% of the patients had their dose reduced. Adverse reactions that resulted in treatment discontinuation occurred in 8.2% of STIVARGA-treated patients compared to 1.2% of patients who received placebo. Hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR) and rash were the most common reasons for permanent discontinuation of STIVARGA. Table 1 provides the incidence of adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients in CORRECT. Table 1: Adverse drug reactions reported in ≥10% of patients treated with STIVARGA in CORRECT and reported more commonly than in patients receiving placebo a Adverse Reactions STIVARGA (N=500) Placebo (N=253) Grade Grade All % ≥ 3 % All % ≥ 3 % General disorders and administration site conditions Asthenia/fatigue Pain Fever 64 59 28 15 9 2 46 48 15 9 7 0 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite and food intake 47 5 28 4 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders HFSR/PPES Rash b 45 26 17 6 7 4 0 <1 Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea Mucositis 43 33 8 4 17 5 2 0 Investigations Weight loss 32 <1 10 0 Infections and infestations Infection c 31 9 17 6 Vascular disorders Hypertension Hemorrhage c 30 21 8 2 8 8 <1 <1 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Dysphonia 30 0 6 0 Nervous system disorders Headache 10 <1 7 0 a Adverse reactions graded according to National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity for Adverse Events version 3.0 (NCI CTCAE v3.0). b The term rash represents reports of events of drug eruption, rash, erythematous rash, generalized rash, macular rash, maculo-papular rash, papular rash, and pruritic rash. c Fatal outcomes observed. Table 2 provides laboratory abnormalities observed in CORRECT. Table 2: Laboratory test abnormalities reported in CORRECT Laboratory Parameter STIVARGA (N=500 a ) Placebo (N=253 a ) Grade b Grade b All % 3 % 4 % All % 3 % 4 % Blood and lymphatic system disorders Anemia 79 5 1 66 3 0 Thrombocytopenia 41 2 <1 17 <1 0 Neutropenia 3 1 0 0 0 0 Lymphopenia 54 9 0 35 4 <1 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Hypocalcemia 59 1 <1 18 1 0 Hypokalemia 26 4 0 8 <1 0 Hyponatremia 30 7 1 22 4 0 Hypophosphatemia 57 31 1 11 4 0 Hepatobiliary disorders Hyperbilirubinemia 45 10 3 17 5 3 Increased AST 65 5 1 46 4 1 Increased ALT 45 5 1 30 3 <1 Renal and urinary disorders Proteinuria c 84 2 0 61 1 0 Investigations Increased INR d 24 4 N/A 17 2 N/A Increased Lipase 46 9 2 19 3 2 Increased Amylase 26 2 <1 17 2 <1 a % based on number of patients with post-baseline samples which may be less than 500 (regorafenib) or 253 (placebo). b NCI CTCAE v3.0. c Based on urine protein-creatinine ratio data. d International normalized ratio: No Grade 4 denoted in NCI CTCAE, v3.0. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors The safety data described below are derived from a randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (GRID) in which 132 patients (median age 60 years; 64% men) with previously-treated GIST received STIVARGA as a single agent at a dose of 160 mg daily for the first 3 weeks of each 4 week treatment cycle and 66 patients (median age 61 years; 64% men) received placebo. The median duration of therapy was 5.7 months (range 1 day, 11.7 months) for patients receiving STIVARGA. Dose interruptions for adverse events were required in 58% of patients receiving STIVARGA and 50% of patients had their dose reduced. Adverse reactions that resulted in treatment discontinuation were reported in 2.3% of STIVARGA-treated patients compared to 1.5% of patients who received placebo. Table 3 provides the incidence of adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients in GRID. Table 3: Adverse reactions reported in ≥10% patients treated with STIVARGA in GRID and reported more commonly than in patients receiving placebo a Adverse Reactions STIVARGA (N=132) Placebo (N=66) Grade Grade All % ≥ 3 % All % ≥ 3 % Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders HFSR/PPE Rash b Alopecia 67 30 24 22 7 2 12 3 2 2 0 0 General disorders and administration site conditions Asthenia/Fatigue Fever 52 21 4 0 39 11 2 2 Vascular disorders Hypertension Hemorrhage 59 11 28 4 27 3 5 0 Gastrointestinal disorders Pain Diarrhea Mucositis Nausea Vomiting 60 47 40 20 17 8 8 2 2 <1 55 9 8 12 8 14 0 2 2 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Dysphonia 39 0 9 0 Infections and infestations Infection c 32 5 5 0 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite and food intake Hypothyroidism d 31 18 <1 0 21 6 3 0 Nervous system disorders Headache 16 0 9 0 Investigations Weight loss 14 0 8 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Muscle spasms 14 0 3 0 a Adverse reactions graded according to NCI CTCAE v4.0. b The term rash represents reports of events of rash, erythematous rash, macular rash, maculo-papular rash, papular rash and pruritic rash. c Fatal outcomes observed. d Hypothyroidism incidence based on subset of patients with normal TSH and no thyroid supplementation at baseline. Table 4 provides laboratory abnormalities observed in GRID. Table 4: Laboratory test abnormalities reported in GRID Laboratory Parameter STIVARGA (N=132 a ) Placebo (N=66 a ) Grade b Grade b All % 3 % 4 % All % 3 % 4 % Blood and lymphatic system disorders Thrombocytopenia Neutropenia Lymphopenia 13 16 30 1 2 8 0 1 0 2 12 24 0 3 3 2 0 0 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Hypocalcemia Hypokalemia Hypophosphatemia 17 21 55 2 3 20 0 0 2 5 3 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 Hepatobiliary disorders Hyperbilirubinemia Increased AST Increased ALT 33 58 39 3 3 4 1 1 1 12 47 39 2 3 2 0 0 0 Renal and urinary disorders Proteinuria c 59 3 – d 53 3 – d Investigations Increased Lipase 14 0 1 5 0 0 a Percent based on number of patients with post-baseline samples which may be less than 132 (regorafenib) or 66 (placebo). b NCI CTCAE v4.0. c Based on urine protein-creatinine ratio data. d No Grade 4 denoted in NCI CTCAE v4.0. Hepatocellular Carcinoma The safety data described below are derived from a randomized (2:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (RESORCE) in which patients with previously-treated HCC received either STIVARGA (n=374) 160 mg orally on days 1-21 of each 4 week treatment cycle or placebo (n=193). The median age was 63 years, 88% were men, 98% had Child-Pugh A cirrhosis, 66% had an ECOG performance status (PS) of 0 and 34% had PS of 1. The median duration of therapy was 3.5 months (range 1 day to 29.4 months) for patients receiving STIVARGA. Of the patients receiving STIVARGA, 33% were exposed to STIVARGA for greater than or equal to 6 months and 14% were exposed to STIVARGA for greater than or equal to 12 months. Dose interruptions for adverse events were required in 58.3% of patients receiving STIVARGA and 48% of patients had their dose reduced. The most common adverse reactions requiring dose modification (interruption or dose reduction) were HFSR/PPES (20.6%), blood bilirubin increase (5.9%), fatigue (5.1%) and diarrhea (5.3%). Adverse reactions that resulted in treatment discontinuation were reported in 10.4% of STIVARGA-treated patients compared to 3.6% of patients who received placebo; the most common adverse reactions requiring discontinuation of STIVARGA were HFSR/PPES (1.9%) and AST increased (1.6%). Table 5 provides the incidence of adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients in RESORCE. Table 5: Adverse reactions reported in ≥10% of patients treated with STIVARGA in RESORCE and reported more commonly than in patients receiving placebo a Adverse Reactions STIVARGA (N=374) Placebo (N=193) Grade Grade All % ≥ 3 % All % ≥ 3 % Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders HFSR/PPE 51 12 7 <1 General disorders and administration site conditions Pain Asthenia/Fatigue Fever 55 42 20 9 10 0 44 33 7 8 5 0 Vascular disorders Hypertension Hemorrhage b 31 18 15 5 6 16 5 8 Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Mucositis 41 17 13 13 3 <1 <1 1 15 13 7 2 0 0 <1 ≤1 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Dysphonia 18 0 2 0 Infections and infestations Infection b 31 8 18 6 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite and food intake 31 3 15 2 Investigations Weight loss 13 2 4 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Muscle spasms 10 0 2 0 a Adverse reactions graded according to NCI CTCAE v4.0. b Fatal outcomes observed. Other clinically significant adverse reactions observed in less than 10% of STIVARGA-treated patients were: alopecia (7%), hypothyroidism (6.4%), pancreatitis (1.6%), exfoliative rash (1.3%), tremor (1.3%), erythema multiforme (0.8%), myocardial ischemia (0.8%), gastrointestinal fistula (0.3%), and myocardial infarction (0.3%). Table 6 provides laboratory abnormalities observed in RESORCE. Table 6: Laboratory test abnormalities reported in RESORCE Laboratory Parameter STIVARGA (N=374 a ) Placebo (N=193 a ) Grade b Grade b All % 3 % 4 % All % 3 % 4 % Blood and lymphatic system disorders Thrombocytopenia Neutropenia Lymphopenia 63 14 68 5 3 16 <1 0 2 50 15 59 0 <1 11 0 <1 <1 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Hypocalcemia Hypokalemia Hypophosphatemia 23 31 70 <1 4 32 0 <1 2 10 9 31 0 2 7 0 0 0 Hepatobiliary disorders Hyperbilirubinemia Increased AST Increased ALT 78 93 70 13 16 6 3 2 <1 55 84 59 11 17 5 5 3 0 Renal and urinary disorders Proteinuria c 51 17 – d 37 3 – d Investigations Increased INR Increased Lipase Increased Amylase 44 41 23 <1 11 3 – d 3 <1 35 27 19 2 8 2 – d 1 <1 a Percent based on number of patients with post-baseline samples which may be less than 374 (regorafenib) or 193 (placebo). b NCI CTCAE v4.0. c Based on dipstick data. d No Grade 4 denoted in NCI CTCAE v4.0. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reaction has been identified during postapproval use of STIVARGA. 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: • hypersensitivity reaction • nephrotic syndrome • cardiac failure • arterial (including aortic) aneurysms, dissections, and rupture
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid strong CYP3A4 inducers. ( 7.1 ) • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. ( 7.2 ) • BCRP substrates: Monitor patients closely for symptoms of increased exposure to BCRP substrates. ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Effect of Strong CYP3A4 Inducers on Regorafenib Co-administration of a strong CYP3A4 inducer with STIVARGA decreased the plasma concentrations of regorafenib, increased the plasma concentrations of the active metabolite M-5, and resulted in no change in the plasma concentrations of the active metabolite M-2 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , and may lead to decreased efficacy. Avoid concomitant use of STIVARGA with strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and St. John’s Wort). 7.2 Effect of Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors on Regorafenib Co-administration of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor with STIVARGA increased the plasma concentrations of regorafenib and decreased the plasma concentrations of the active metabolites M-2 and M-5 [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , and may lead to increased toxicity. Avoid concomitant use of STIVARGA with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. clarithromycin, grapefruit juice, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, posaconazole, telithromycin, and voriconazole). 7.3 Effect of Regorafenib on Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) Substrates Co-administration of STIVARGA with a BCRP substrate increased the plasma concentrations of the BCRP substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of exposure related toxicity to the BCRP substrate (e.g. methotrexate, fluvastatin, atorvastatin). Consult the concomitant BCRP substrate product information when considering administration of such products together with STIVARGA.
Use in specific populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Nursing Mothers: Discontinue drug or nursing, taking into consideration the importance of the drug to the mother. ( 8.3 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal studies and its mechanism of action, STIVARGA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on STIVARGA use in pregnant women. Administration of regorafenib was embryolethal and teratogenic in rats and rabbits at exposures lower than human exposures at the recommended dose, with increased incidences of cardiovascular, genitourinary, and skeletal malformations [see Data ] . Advise pregnant women of the potential hazard to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. 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 In embryo-fetal development studies, a total loss of pregnancy (100% resorption of litter) was observed in rats at doses as low as 1 mg/kg (approximately 6% of the recommended human dose, based on body surface area) and in rabbits at doses as low as 1.6 mg/kg (approximately 25% of the human exposure at the clinically recommended dose measured by AUC). In a single dose distribution study in pregnant rats, there was increased penetration of regorafenib across the blood-brain barrier in fetuses compared to dams. Daily administration of regorafenib to pregnant rats during organogenesis resulted in fetal findings of delayed ossification at doses > 0.8 mg/kg (approximately 5% of the recommended human dose based on body surface area) and dose-dependent increases in skeletal malformations including cleft palate and enlarged fontanelle at doses ≥ 1 mg/kg (approximately 10% of the clinical exposure based on AUC). At doses ≥ 1.6 mg/kg (approximately 11% of the recommended human dose based on body surface area), there were dose-dependent increases in the incidence of cardiovascular malformations, external abnormalities, diaphragmatic hernia, and dilation of the renal pelvis. In pregnant rabbits administered regorafenib daily during organogenesis, there were findings of ventricular septal defects evident at the lowest tested dose of 0.4 mg/kg (approximately 7% of the AUC in patients at the recommended dose). At doses of ≥ 0.8 mg/kg (approximately 15% of the human exposure at the recommended human dose based on AUC), administration of regorafenib resulted in dose-dependent increases in the incidence of additional cardiovascular malformations and skeletal anomalies, as well as significant adverse effects on the urinary system including missing kidney/ureter; small, deformed and malpositioned kidney; and hydronephrosis. The proportion of viable fetuses that were male decreased with increasing dose in two rabbit embryo-fetal toxicity studies. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of regorafenib or its metabolites in human milk, the effects of regorafenib on the breastfed infant, or on milk production. In rats, regorafenib and its metabolites are excreted in milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from STIVARGA, do not breastfeed during treatment with STIVARGA and for 2 weeks after the final dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Females Use effective contraception during treatment and for 2 months after completion of therapy. Males Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 2 months following the final dose of STIVARGA [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] . Infertility There are no data on the effect of STIVARGA on human fertility. Results from animal studies indicate that regorafenib can impair male and female fertility [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )]. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of STIVARGA in pediatric patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. Animal Data In 28-day repeat-dose studies in rats there were dose-dependent findings of dentin alteration and angiectasis. These findings occurred at regorafenib doses as low as 4 mg/kg (approximately 25% of the AUC in humans at the recommended dose). In 13-week repeat-dose studies in dogs there were similar findings of dentin alteration at doses as low as 20 mg/kg (approximately 43% of the AUC in humans at the recommended dose). Administration of regorafenib in these animals also led to persistent growth and thickening of the femoral epiphyseal growth plate. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the 1142 STIVARGA-treated patients enrolled in randomized, placebo-controlled trials, 40% were 65 years of age and over, while 10% were 75 and over. No overall differences in efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients. There was an increased incidence of Grade 3 hypertension (18% versus 9%) in the placebo-controlled trials among STIVARGA-treated patients 65 years of age and older as compared to younger patients. In addition, one Grade 4 hypertension event has been reported in the 65 years and older age group and none in the younger age group. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild (total bilirubin ≤ULN and AST >ULN, or total bilirubin >ULN to ≤1.5 times ULN) or moderate (total bilirubin >1.5 to ≤3 times ULN and any AST) hepatic impairment, [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Closely monitor patients with hepatic impairment for adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . STIVARGA is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >3x ULN) as STIVARGA has not been studied in this population. 8.7 Renal Impairment No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with renal impairment. The pharmacokinetics of regorafenib have not been studied in patients who are on dialysis and there is no recommended dose for this patient population [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 8.8 Race Based on pooled data from three placebo-controlled trials (CORRECT, GRID and CONCUR), a higher incidence of HFSR and liver function test abnormalities occurred in Asian patients treated with STIVARGA as compared with Whites [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.5 )] . No starting dose adjustment is necessary based on race.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal studies and its mechanism of action, STIVARGA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on STIVARGA use in pregnant women. Administration of regorafenib was embryolethal and teratogenic in rats and rabbits at exposures lower than human exposures at the recommended dose, with increased incidences of cardiovascular, genitourinary, and skeletal malformations [see Data ] . Advise pregnant women of the potential hazard to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. 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 In embryo-fetal development studies, a total loss of pregnancy (100% resorption of litter) was observed in rats at doses as low as 1 mg/kg (approximately 6% of the recommended human dose, based on body surface area) and in rabbits at doses as low as 1.6 mg/kg (approximately 25% of the human exposure at the clinically recommended dose measured by AUC). In a single dose distribution study in pregnant rats, there was increased penetration of regorafenib across the blood-brain barrier in fetuses compared to dams. Daily administration of regorafenib to pregnant rats during organogenesis resulted in fetal findings of delayed ossification at doses > 0.8 mg/kg (approximately 5% of the recommended human dose based on body surface area) and dose-dependent increases in skeletal malformations including cleft palate and enlarged fontanelle at doses ≥ 1 mg/kg (approximately 10% of the clinical exposure based on AUC). At doses ≥ 1.6 mg/kg (approximately 11% of the recommended human dose based on body surface area), there were dose-dependent increases in the incidence of cardiovascular malformations, external abnormalities, diaphragmatic hernia, and dilation of the renal pelvis. In pregnant rabbits administered regorafenib daily during organogenesis, there were findings of ventricular septal defects evident at the lowest tested dose of 0.4 mg/kg (approximately 7% of the AUC in patients at the recommended dose). At doses of ≥ 0.8 mg/kg (approximately 15% of the human exposure at the recommended human dose based on AUC), administration of regorafenib resulted in dose-dependent increases in the incidence of additional cardiovascular malformations and skeletal anomalies, as well as significant adverse effects on the urinary system including missing kidney/ureter; small, deformed and malpositioned kidney; and hydronephrosis. The proportion of viable fetuses that were male decreased with increasing dose in two rabbit embryo-fetal toxicity studies.
Paediatric use
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of STIVARGA in pediatric patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. Animal Data In 28-day repeat-dose studies in rats there were dose-dependent findings of dentin alteration and angiectasis. These findings occurred at regorafenib doses as low as 4 mg/kg (approximately 25% of the AUC in humans at the recommended dose). In 13-week repeat-dose studies in dogs there were similar findings of dentin alteration at doses as low as 20 mg/kg (approximately 43% of the AUC in humans at the recommended dose). Administration of regorafenib in these animals also led to persistent growth and thickening of the femoral epiphyseal growth plate.
Overdosage
10 OVERDOSAGE The highest dose of STIVARGA studied clinically is 220 mg per day. The most frequently observed adverse drug reactions at this dose were dermatological events, dysphonia, diarrhea, mucosal inflammation, dry mouth, decreased appetite, hypertension, and fatigue. There is no known antidote for STIVARGA overdose. In the event of suspected overdose, interrupt STIVARGA, institute supportive care, and observe until clinical stabilization.
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