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FOTIVDA (NDA-212904)

(TIVOZANIB HYDROCHLORIDE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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08/06/2024 (SUPPL-2)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.7 Gastrointestinal Perforation and Fistula Formation

Newly added subsection:

Gastrointestinal perforation including fatal cases, has been reported in patients receiving FOTIVDA. Monitor for symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation or fistula periodically throughout treatment with FOTIVDA. Permanently discontinue FOTIVDA in patients who develop severe or life-threatening gastrointestinal perforation.

6 Adverse Reactions

Addition of the following to the bulleted line listing:

  • Gastrointestinal Perforation and Fistula Formation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)]

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

Newly added subsection:

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

  • Gastrointestinal disorders: Gastrointestinal perforation and pancreatitis

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Perforations and Fistulas

Inform patients that gastrointestinal perforations or fistulas may develop during FOTIVDA treatment. Advise patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider if they experience persistent or severe abdominal pain [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)].

PATIENT INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

What are the possible side effects of FOTIVDA?

FOTIVDA may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Tear (perforation) in your stomach or intestines or an abnormal connection between two or more body parts (fistula). Get medical help right away if you experience tenderness or pain in your stomach-area (abdomen) that is severe and does not go away.