Does Perjeta (pertuzumab) cause side effects?

Perjeta (pertuzumab) is a monoclonal antibody used to treatbreast cancerthat has spread beyond the breast (metastasized).

The cells ofcancershave various receptors on their surfaces. Chemicals bind to these receptors and cause changes within thecancercells. One of the receptors that occurs in about one-third of all breast cancers is called HER2, which is known to control the growth and development of thecancercells and the production of newcancercells.

If HER2 receptors are present in large numbers on the cancer cells, then the cancer cells may multiply and grow quickly. Normally, the immune system produces antibodies that will detect and attack HER2 receptors to slow the growth of cancer cells.

However, if HER2 is present in large amounts, the immune system may be unable to control HER2. Perjeta is thought to block the HER2 receptors when there is overexpression, thereby blocking growth of the cancer.

Common side effects of Perjeta include

Serious side effects of Perjeta include

The manufacturer has not identified any Perjetadrug interactions.

Perjeta can cause fetal harm when administered topregnant女人,要d not be administered duringpregnancy.

It is unknown if Perjeta is excreted inhuman milk.Breastfeedingmothers should decide whether to stopnursingor discontinue Perjeta.

What are the important side effects of Perjeta (pertuzumab)?

Common side effects of pertuzumab include:

Pertuzumab also causesheartfailure, infusion reactions, and serious allergic reactions. Treatment may also reduce the number of red blood cells (anemia), and reduce the number of platelets and white blood cells. A reduced number of white blood cells increases the risk for febrile neutropenia and infections.

Perjeta (pertuzumab) side effects list for healthcare professionals

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label:

  • Left Ventricular Dysfunction
  • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
  • Infusion-Related Reactions
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions/Anaphylaxis

Clinical Trials Experience

Becauseclinical trialsare 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 rates observed in clinical practice.

Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

The adverse reactions described in Table 2 were identified in 804 patients with HER2-positive metastaticbreast cancertreated in CLEOPATRA. Patients were randomized to receive either Perjeta in combination withtrastuzumabanddocetaxelor placebo in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel.

The median duration of study treatment was 18.1 months for patients in the Perjeta-treated group and 11.8 months for patients in the placebo-treated group. No dose adjustment was permitted for Perjeta or trastuzumab.

不良反应导致永久性discontinuation of all study therapy were 6% in the Perjeta-treated group and 5% for patients in the placebo-treated group.

The most common adverse reactions (>1%) that led to discontinuation of all study therapy was left ventricular dysfunction (1% for patients in the Perjeta-treated group and 2% for patients in the placebo-treated group).

The most common adverse reactions that led to discontinuation of docetaxel alone were

Table 2 reports the adverse reactions that occurred in at least 10% of patients in the Perjetatreated group. The safety profile of Perjeta remained unchanged with an additional 2.75 years of follow-up (median total follow-up of 50 months) in CLEOPATRA.

The most common adverse reactions (> 30%) seen with Perjeta in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel were

The most common NCI - CTCAE v3.0 Grade 3 – 4 adverse reactions (> 2%) were

  • neutropenia,
  • febrile neutropenia,
  • leukopenia,
  • diarrhea,
  • peripheral neuropathy,
  • anemia,
  • asthenia, and
  • fatigue.

An increased incidence of febrile neutropenia was observed for Asian patients in both treatment arms compared with patients of other races and from other geographic regions. Among Asian patients, the incidence of febrile neutropenia was higher in the pertuzumab-treated group (26%) compared with the placebo-treated group (12%).

Table 2: Summary of Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients on the Perjeta Treatment Arm in CLEOPATRA

Body System/ Adverse Reactions Perjeta + trastuzumab + docetaxel
n=407
Frequency
rate %
Placebo + trastuzumab + docetaxel
n=397
Frequency
rate %
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue 37 2 37 3
Mucosal inflammation 28 1 20 1
Asthenia 26 2 30 2
Edema peripheral 23 0.5 30 0.8
Pyrexia 19 1 18 0.5
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 61 0 60 0.3
Rash 34 0.7 24 0.8
Nail disorder 23 1 23 0.3
Pruritus 14 0 10 0
Dry skin 11 0 4 0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea 67 8 46 5
Nausea 42 1 42 0.5
Vomiting 24 1 24 2
Stomatitis 19 0.5 15 0.3
Constipation 15 0 25 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia 53 49 50 46
Anemia 23 2 19 4
Leukopenia 18 12 20 15
Febrile neutropenia* 14 13 8 7
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy peripheral 32 3 34 2
Headache 21 1 17 0.5
Dysgeusia 18 0 16 0
Dizziness 13 0.5 12 0
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia 23 1 24 0.8
Arthralgia 15 0.2 16 0.8
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection 17 0.7 13 0
Nasopharyngitis 12 0 13 0.3
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea 14 1 16 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 29 2 26 2
Eye disorders
Lacrimation increased 14 0 14 0
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 13 0 13 0
* In this table this denotes an adverse reaction that has been reported in association with a fatal outcome

The following clinically relevant adverse reactions were reported in < 10% of patients in the Perjeta-treated group in CLEOPATRA:

Infections and Infestations

Paronychia (7% in the Perjeta-treated group vs. 4% in the placebo-treated group)

Adverse Reactions Reported in Patients Receiving Perjeta and Trastuzumab After Discontinuation of Docetaxel

In CLEOPATRA, adverse reactions were reported less frequently after discontinuation of docetaxel treatment. All adverse reactions in the Perjeta and trastuzumab treatment group occurred in < 10% of patients with the exception of diarrhea (19%),upper respiratory tract infection(13%), rash (12%),headache(11%), and fatigue (11%).

Neoadjuvant Treatment Of Breast Cancer (NeoSphere)

在NeoSphere,最常见的不良反应en with Perjeta in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel administered for 4 cycles were similar to those seen in the Perjetatreated group in CLEOPATRA.

The most common adverse reactions (> 30%) were

  • alopecia,
  • neutropenia,
  • diarrhea, and
  • nausea.

The most common NCI – CTCAE v3.0 Grade 3 – 4 adverse reactions (> 2%) were

  • neutropenia,
  • febrile neutropenia,
  • leukopenia, and
  • diarrhea.

In this group, one patient permanently discontinued neoadjuvant treatment due to an adverse event. Table 3 reports the adverse reactions that occurred in patients who received neoadjuvant treatment with Perjeta forbreast cancerin NeoSphere.

Table 3 Summary of Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% in the Neoadjuvant Setting for Patients Receiving Perjeta in NeoSphere

Body System/ Adverse Reactions Trastuzumab + docetaxel
n=107
Frequency rate
%
Perjeta + trastuzumab + docetaxel
n=107
Frequency rate
%
Perjeta + trastuzumab
n=108
Frequency rate
%
Perjeta + docetaxel
n=108
Frequency rate
%
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4 % All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue 27 0 26 0.9 12 0 26 1
Mucosal inflammation 21 0 26 2 3 0 26 0
Asthenia 18 0 21 2 3 0 16 2
Pyrexia 10 0 17 0 8 0 9 0
Edema peripheral 10 0 3 0 0.9 0 5 0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 66 0 65 0 3 0 67 0
Rash 21 2 26 0.9 11 0 29 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea 34 4 46 6 28 0 54 4
Nausea 36 0 39 0 14 0 36 1
Stomatitis 7 0 18 0 5 0 10 0
Vomiting 12 0 13 0 5 0 16 2
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia 64 59 50 45 0.9 0.9 65 57
Leukopenia 21 11 9 5 0 0 14 9
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia 10 0 15 0 5 0 7 0
Headache 11 0 11 0 14 0 13 0
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy 12 0.9 8 0.9 2 0 11 0
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia 22 0 22 0 9 0 21 0
Arthralgia 8 0 10 0 5 0 10 0
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 7 0 14 0 2 0 15 0
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 11 0 8 0 4 0 9 0

The following adverse reactions were reported in < 10% of patients receiving neoadjuvant treatment and occurred more frequently in Perjeta-treated groups in NeoSphere: (Ptz=pertuzumab; H=trastuzumab; D=docetaxel)

Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders

Anemia (7% in the H+D arm, 3% in the Ptz+H+D arm, 5% in the Ptz+H arm and 9% in the Ptz+D arm), Febrile neutropenia (7% in the H+D arm, 8% in the Ptz+H+D arm, 0% in the Ptz+H arm and 7% in the Ptz+D arm)

Nervous System Disorders

Dizziness(4% in the H+D arm, 3% in the Ptz+H+D arm, 6% in the Ptz+H arm and 3% in the Ptz+D arm)

Infections and Infestations

Upper respiratory tract infection(3% in the H+D arm, 5% in the Ptz+H+D arm, 2% in the Ptz+H arm and 7% in the Ptz+D arm)

Eye Disorders

Lacrimation increased (2% in the H+D arm, 4% in the Ptz+H+D arm, 0.9% in the Ptz+H arm, and 4% in the Ptz+D arm)

Neoadjuvant Treatment Of Breast Cancer (TRYPHAENA)

In TRYPHAENA, when Perjeta was administered in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel for 3 cycles following 3 cycles of FEC, the most common adverse reactions (> 30%) were

  • diarrhea,
  • nausea,
  • alopecia,
  • neutropenia,
  • vomiting, and
  • fatigue.

The most common NCICTCAE (version 3) Grade 3 – 4 adverse reactions (> 2%) were

  • neutropenia,
  • leukopenia,
  • febrile neutropenia,
  • diarrhea,
  • left ventricular dysfunction,
  • anemia,
  • dyspnea,
  • nausea, and
  • vomiting.

Similarly, when Perjeta was administered in combination with docetaxel, carboplatin, and trastuzumab (TCH) for 6 cycles, the most common adverse reactions (> 30%) were

  • diarrhea,
  • alopecia,
  • neutropenia,
  • nausea,
  • fatigue,
  • vomiting,
  • anemia, and
  • thrombocytopenia.

The most common NCI-CTCAE (version 3) Grade 3 – 4 adverse reactions (> 2%) were

  • neutropenia,
  • febrile neutropenia,
  • anemia,
  • leukopenia,
  • diarrhea,
  • thrombocytopenia,
  • vomiting,
  • fatigue,
  • ALT increased,
  • hypokalemia, and
  • hypersensitivity.

不良反应导致永久性discontinuation of any component of neoadjuvant treatment occurred in 7% of patients receiving Perjeta in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel following FEC, and 8% for patients receiving Perjeta in combination with TCH.

The most common adverse reactions (>2%) resulting in permanent discontinuation of Perjeta were

  • left ventricular dysfunction,
  • drug hypersensitivity, and
  • neutropenia.

Table 4 reports the adverse reactions that occurred in patients who received neoadjuvant treatment with Perjeta for breast cancer in TRYPHAENA.

Table 4: Summary of Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Treatment with Perjeta in TRYPHAENA

Body System/Adverse Reactions Perjeta + trastuzumab + FEC followed by Perjeta + trastuzumab + docetaxel vPerjeta + trastuzumab + docetaxel following FEC Perjeta + TCH
n=72 n=75 n=76
Frequency rate
%
Frequency rate
%
Frequency rate
%
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
All Grades
%
成绩3 – 4
%
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue 36 0 36 0 0 4
Mucosal inflammation 24 0 20 0 17 1
Pyrexia 17 0 9 0 16 0
Asthenia 10 0 15 1 13 1
Edema peripheral 11 0 4 0 9 0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 49 0 52 0 55 0
Rash 19 0 11 0 21 1
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome 7 0 11 0 8 0
Dry skin 6 0 9 0 11 0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea 61 4 61 5 72 12
Nausea 53 0 53 3 45 0
Vomiting 40 0 36 3 39 5
Dyspepsia 25 1 8 0 22 0
Constipation 18 0 23 0 16 0
Stomatitis 14 0 17 0 12 0
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia 51 47 47 43 49 46
Leukopenia 22 19 16 12 17 12
Anemia 19 1 9 4 38 17
Febrile neutropenia 18 18 9 9 17 17
Thrombocytopenia` 7 0 1 0 30 12
Immune system disorders
Hypersensitivity 10 3 1 0 12 3
Nervous system disorders
Headache 22 0 15 0 17 0
Dysgeusia 11 0 13 0 21 0
Dizziness 8 0 8 1 16 0
Neuropathy peripheral 6 0 1 0 11 0
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia 17 0 11 1 11 0
Arthralgia 11 0 12 0 7 0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea 13 0 8 3 11 1
Epistaxis 11 0 11 0 16 1
Cough 10 0 5 0 12 0
Oropharyngeal pain 8 0 7 0 12 0
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 21 0 11 0 21 0
Eye disorders
Lacrimation increased 13 0 5 0 8 0
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 11 0 13 0 21 0
Investigations
ALT increased 7 0 3 0 11 4
FEC=5-fluorouracil, epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, TCH=docetaxel, carboplatin, trastuzumab

The following selected adverse reactions were reported in < 10% of patients receiving neoadjuvant treatment in TRYPHAENA: (Ptz=pertuzumab; H=trastuzumab; D=docetaxel; FEC= fluorouracil, epirubicin, andcyclophosphamide; TCH=docetaxel, carboplatin, and trastuzumab)

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders

Nail disorder (10% in the Ptz+H+FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, 7% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, and 9% in the Ptz+TCH arm), Paronychia (0% in the Ptz+H+FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, and 1% in both the FEC/Ptz+H+D and Ptz+TCH arms), Pruritus (3% in the Ptz+H+FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, 4% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, and 4% in the Ptz+TCH arm)

Infections and Infestations

Upper respiratory tract infection (8.3% in the Ptz+H+FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, 4.0% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, and 2.6% in the Ptz+TCH arm), Nasopharyngitis (6.9% in the Ptz+H+FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, 6.7% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm, and 7.9% in the Ptz+TCH arm)

乳腺癌的新辅助治疗(贝蕾妮斯)

In BERENICE, when Perjeta was administered in combination with trastuzumab and paclitaxel for 4 cycles following 4 cycles of ddAC, the most common adverse reactions (> 30%) were

The most common Grade 3 – 4 adverse reactions (> 2%) were

  • neutropenia,
  • febrile neutropenia,
  • neutrophil count decreased,
  • white blood cell count decreased,
  • anemia,
  • diarrhea,
  • peripheral neuropathy,
  • alanine aminotransferase increased and
  • nausea.

When Perjeta was administered in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel for 4 cycles following 4 cycles of FEC, the most common adverse reactions (> 30%) were

  • diarrhea,
  • nausea,
  • alopecia,
  • asthenia,
  • constipation,
  • fatigue,
  • 粘膜炎症,
  • vomiting,
  • myalgia, and
  • anemia.

The most common Grade 3 – 4 adverse reactions (> 2%) were

  • febrile neutropenia,
  • diarrhea,
  • neutropenia,
  • neutrophil count decreased,
  • stomatitis,
  • fatigue,
  • vomiting,
  • 粘膜炎症,
  • neutropenicsepsisand
  • anemia.

不良反应导致永久性discontinuation of any component of neoadjuvant treatment were 14% for patients receiving Perjeta in combination with trastuzumab and paclitaxel following ddAC and 8% for patients receiving Perjeta in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel following FEC.

The most common adverse reactions (>1%) resulting in permanent discontinuation of any component of neoadjuvant treatment were

  • neuropathy peripheral,
  • ejection fraction decreased,
  • diarrhea,
  • neutropenia and
  • infusion related reaction.

Table 5 reports the adverse reactions that occurred in patients who received neoadjuvant treatment with Perjeta for breast cancer in BERENICE.

Table 5: Summary of Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Treatment with Perjeta in BERENICE

Body System/Adverse Reactions Perjeta + trastuzumab + paclitaxel following ddAC Perjeta + trastuzumab + docetaxel following FEC
n=199 n=198
Frequency rate
%
Frequency rate
%
All Grades
%
成绩
3 – 4
%
All Grades
%
成绩
3 – 4
%
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue 58 1 1 5
Asthenia 19 2 41 0
Mucosal inflammation 22 1 37 4
Pyrexia 15 0 18 0
Edema peripheral 9 0 12 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 62 0 59 0
Rash 14 0 11 0
Dry skin 14 0 10 0
Nail discoloration 15 0 2 0
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome 6 0 10 0.5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 71 3 69 2
Diarrhea 67 3 69 10
Constipation 35 0.5 38 0.5
Vomiting 23 1 35 4
Stomatitis 25 0 27 5
Dyspepsia 19 0 16 0
Abdominal pain upper 6 0 13 0
Abdominal pain 5 0 10 0
Gastroesophageal reflux disease 12 0 2 0
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia 27 3 30 3
Neutropenia 22 12 16 9
Febrile neutropenia 7 7 17 17
Nervous system disorders
Headache 30 0.5 14 0.5
Dysgeusia 20 0 19 0.5
Neuropathy peripheral 42 3 26 0.5
Paresthesia 15 0 9 0
Dizziness 12 0 8 0
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia 20 0 33 1
Arthralgia 20 0 21 1
Back pain 10 0 9 0
Pain in extremity 10 0 8 0
Bone pain 12 0.5 5 0
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection 11 1 2 0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis 25 0 19 0
Dyspnea 15 0.5 15 0.5
Cough 20 0.5 9 0
Oropharyngeal pain 10 0 8 0.5
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 20 0 23 0
Eye disorders
Lacrimation increased 9 0 18 0
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 19 0 13 0
Vascular disorders
Hot flush 19 0 13 0
Investigations
White blood cell count decreased 11 4 3 2
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Infusion related reaction 16 1 13 1
ddAC = dose-dense doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, FEC=5-fluorouracil, epirubicin, cyclophosphamide

The following selected adverse reactions were reported in < 10% of patients receiving neoadjuvant treatment in BERENICE: (Ptz=pertuzumab; H=trastuzumab; P=paclitaxel; ddAC=dose-dense doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide; D=docetaxel; FEC= fluorouracil, epirubicin, and cyclophosphamide)

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders

Pruritus (9% in the ddAC/Ptz+H+P arm, and 8% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm), Nail disorder (7% in the ddAC/Ptz+H+P arm, and 10% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm)

Infections and Infestations

Upper respiratory tract infection (7% in the ddAC/Ptz+H+P arm, and 2% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm), nasopharyngitis (7% in the ddAC/Ptz+H+P arm, and 9% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm), paronychia (0.5% in the ddAC/Ptz+H+P arm, and 1% in the FEC/Ptz+H+D arm)

Adjuvant Treatment Of Breast Cancer (APHINITY)

The adverse reactions described in Table 6 were identified in 4769 patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer treated in APHINITY. Patients were randomized to receive either Perjeta in combination with trastuzumab andchemotherapyor placebo in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy.

不良反应导致永久性discontinuation of any study therapy were 13% for patients in the Perjeta-treated group and 12% for patients in the placebo-treated group. Adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of Perjeta or placebo was 7% and 6%, respectively.

The most common adverse reactions (>0.5%) resulting in permanent discontinuation of any study treatment were

  • ejection fraction decreased,
  • neuropathy peripheral,
  • diarrhea, and
  • cardiac failure.

Table 6 reports the adverse reactions that occurred in at least 10% of patients in the Perjeta-treated group.

When Perjeta was administered in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy, the most common adverse reactions (> 30%) were

  • diarrhea,
  • nausea,
  • alopecia,
  • fatigue,
  • peripheral neuropathy, and
  • vomiting.

The most common Grade 3 – 4 adverse reactions (> 2%) were

  • neutropenia,
  • febrile neutropenia,
  • diarrhea,
  • neutrophil count decreased,
  • anemia,
  • white blood cell count decreased,
  • leukopenia,
  • fatigue,
  • nausea, and
  • stomatitis.

腹泻的发病率,所有成绩,是更高的when chemotherapy was administered with targeted therapy (61% in the Perjeta-treated group vs. 34% in the placebo-treated group), and was higher when administered with non-anthracycline based therapy (85% in the Perjetatreated group vs. 62% in the placebo-treated group) than with anthracycline based therapy (67% in the Perjeta-treated group vs. 41% in the placebo-treated group).

The incidence of diarrhea during the period that targeted therapy was administered without chemotherapy was 18% in the Perjeta-treated group vs. 9% in the placebo-treated group.

The median duration of all Grades diarrhea was 8 days for the Perjeta-treated group vs. 6 days for the placebo-treated group. The median duration of Grade ≥3 diarrhea was 20 days for the Perjeta-treated group vs. 8 days for the placebo-treated group.

More patients required hospitalization for diarrhea as a serious adverse event in the Perjeta-treated group (2.4%) than in the placebo-treated group (0.7%).

Table 6: Summary of Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients Receiving Adjuvant Treatment with Perjeta in APHINITY

Body System/ Adverse Reactions Perjeta + trastuzumab + chemotherapy
n=2364
Frequency rate %
Placebo + trastuzumab + chemotherapy
n=2405
Frequency rate %
All Grades
%
成绩
3 – 4
%
All Grades
%
成绩
3 – 4
%
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue 49 4 44 3
Mucosal inflammation 23 2 19 0.7
Asthenia 21 1 21 2
Pyrexia 20 0.6 20 0.7
Edema peripheral 17 0 0 0.2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 67 <0.1 67 <0.1
Rash 26 0.4 20 0.2
Pruritus 14 0.1 9 <0.1
Dry skin 13 0.1 11 <0.1
Nail disorder 12 0.2 12 0.1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea 71 10 45 4
Nausea 69 2 65 2
Vomiting 32 2 30 2
Constipation 29 0.5 32 0.3
Stomatitis 28 2 24 1
Dyspepsia 14 0 14 0
Abdominal pain 12 0.5 11 0.6
Abdominal pain upper 10 0.3 9 0.2
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia 28 7 23 5
Neutropenia 25 16 23 16
Febrile neutropenia* 12 12 11 11
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia 26 0.1 22 <0.1
Neuropathy peripheral 33 1 32 1
Headache 22 0.3 23 0.4
Paresthesia 12 0.5 10 0.2
Dizziness 11 0 11 0.2
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 29 0.9 33 1
Myalgia 26 0.9 30 1
Pain in extremity 10 0.2 10 0.2
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis 13 <0.1 12 0.1
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis 18 <0.1 14 0
Cough 16 <0.1 15 <0.1
Dyspnea 12 0.4 12 0.5
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 24 0.8 20 0.4
Vascular disorders
Hot flush 20 0.2 21 0.4
Eye disorders
Lacrimation increased 13 0 13 <0.1
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 17 0.3 17 <0.1
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased 14 10 14 10
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Radiation skin injury 13 0.3 11 0.3
* In this table this denotes an adverse reaction that has been reported in association with a fatal outcome

的不良反应报道≥10% of patients with at least 5% difference between the Perjeta-treated group and the placebo-treated group in APHINITY, the breakdown per chemotherapy regimen is provided: (Ptz=pertuzumab; H=trastuzumab; AC=anthracyclines; TCH=docetaxel, carboplatin, and trastuzumab)

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diarrhea (67% in the Ptz+H+ACchemoarm, 85% in the Ptz+TCH arm, 41% in the Pla+H+AC chemo arm, 62% in the Pla+TCH arm)

Skin and Subcutaneous Disorders

Rash (26% in the Ptz+H+AC chemo arm, 25% in the Ptz+TCH arm, 21% in the Pla+H+AC chemo arm, 19% in the Pla+TCH arm), Pruritus (14% in the Ptz+H+AC chemo arm, 15% in the Ptz+TCH arm, 9% in the Pla+H+AC chemo arm, 9% in the Pla+TCH arm)

The following clinically relevant adverse reactions were reported in < 10% of patients in the Perjeta-treated group in APHINITY:

Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders

Leukopenia (9% in the Perjeta-treated group vs. 9% in the placebo-treated group)

Infections and Infestations

Upper respiratory tract infection (8% in the Perjeta-treated group vs. 7% in the placebo-treated group), paronychia (4% in the Perjeta-treated group vs. 2% in the placebo-treated group)

Adverse Reactions Reported in Patients Receiving Perjeta and Trastuzumab After Discontinuation of Chemotherapy

In the APHINITY study, during the targeted treatment alone phase, all adverse reactions in the Perjeta treatment group occurred in < 10% of patients with the exception of

Immunogenicity

As with all therapeutic proteins, there is the potential for immunogenicity. The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors including

  • assay methodology,
  • sample handling,
  • timing of sample collection,
  • concomitant medications, and
  • underlying disease.

For these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies to pertuzumab in the studies described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies or to other products may be misleading.

Patients in CLEOPATRA were tested at multiple time-points for antibodies to Perjeta.

  • 3% (13/389) of patients in the Perjeta-treated group and 7% (25/372) of patients in the placebotreated group tested positive for anti-Perjeta antibodies.
  • Of these 38 patients, none experienced anaphylactic/hypersensitivity reactions that were clearly related to the anti-drug antibodies (ADA).

The presence of pertuzumab in patient serum at the levels expected at the time of ADA sampling can interfere with the ability of this assay to detect anti-pertuzumab antibodies. In addition, the assay may be detecting antibodies to trastuzumab. As a result, data may not accurately reflect the true incidence of anti-pertuzumab antibody development.

In the neoadjuvant period of BERENICE, 0.3% (1/383) of patients treated with Perjeta tested positive for anti-Perjeta antibodies. This patient did not experience any anaphylactic/hypersensitivity reactions.

Post-Marketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Perjeta. 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.

  • Tumorlysis syndrome (TLS):Cases of possible TLS have been reported in patients treated with Perjeta. Patients with significant tumor burden (e.g., bulky metastases) may be at a higher risk. Patients could present withhyperuricemia, hyperphosphatemia, andacute renal failurewhich may represent possible TLS. Providers should consider additional monitoring and/or treatment as clinically indicated.

What drugs interact with Perjeta (pertuzumab)?

No drug-drug interactions were observed between pertuzumab and trastuzumab, or between pertuzumab and docetaxel, paclitaxel, or carboplatin.

Summary

Perjeta (pertuzumab) is a monoclonal antibody used to treat breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast (metastasized). Common side effects of Perjeta include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anemia, inflammation of the mouth and lips, reduced number of white blood cells, inflammation of mucus membranes in the digestive tract, rash, hair loss, weakness, itching, pain in extremities, and changes in sense of taste. Perjeta can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women and should not be administered during pregnancy. It is unknown if Perjeta is excreted in human milk.

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