Clofarabine
Generic Name: clofarabine
Brand Names:
Clofarabine
11 DESCRIPTION Clofarabine injection contains clofarabine, a purine nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. The chemical name of clofarabine is 2-chloro-9-(2-deoxy-2-fluoro-β-D-arabinofuranosyl)-9H-purin-6-amine. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 11 ClFN 5 O 3 with a molecular weight of 303.68 Daltons. The molecular structure of clofarabine is: Clofarabine injection (1 mg/mL) is supplied in a 20 mL, single-dose vial.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Clofarabine injection contains clofarabine, a purine nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. The chemical name of clofarabine is 2-chloro-9-(2-deoxy-2-fluoro-β-D-arabinofuranosyl)-9H-purin-6-amine. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 11 ClFN 5 O 3 with a molecular weight of 303.68 Daltons. The molecular structure of clofarabine is: Clofarabine injection (1 mg/mL) is supplied in a 20 mL, single-dose vial.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clofarabine injection is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia after at least two prior regimens. Clofarabine injection is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia after at least two prior regimens. ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer the recommended pediatric dose of 52 mg/m 2 as an intravenous infusion over 2 hours daily for 5 consecutive days of a 28-day cycle. Repeat cycles every 2 to 6 weeks. (2.1) Provide supportive care, such as intravenous infusion fluids, antihyperuricemic treatment and alkalinization of urine throughout the 5 days of clofarabine injection administration to reduce the risk of tumor lysis and other adverse reactions. ( 2.1) Discontinue clofarabine injection if hypotension develops during the 5 days of administration. (2.1) Reduce the dose in patients with renal impairment. ( 2.2 ) Use dose modification for toxicity.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: • Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Hyperuricemia (tumor lysis syndrome) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and Capillary Leak Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Venous Occlusive Disease of the Liver [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Renal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Enterocolitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5....
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Myelosuppression: May be severe and prolonged. Monitor complete blood counts and platelet counts during clofarabine injection therapy. ( 5.1 ) Hemorrhage: Serious and fatal cerebral, gastrointestinal and pulmonary hemorrhage. Monitor platelets and coagulation parameters and treat accordingly. ( 5.2 ) Infections: Severe and fatal sepsis as a result of bone marrow suppression. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection; discontinue clofarabine injection and treat promptly. ( 5.3 ) Tumor Lysis syndrome: Anticipate, monitor for signs and symptoms and treat promptly. ( 5.4 ) Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) or Capillary Leak Syndrome: Monitor for and discontinue clofarabine injection immediately if suspected. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. • None. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary In animal reproduction studies, intravenous administration of clofarabine to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses approximately 0.2 to 1-times the maximum recommended human dose of 52 mg/m 2 based on body surface area (BSA) resulted in embryo-fetal mortality, alterations to growth, and structural abnormalities (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Clofarabine injection is supplied in single-dose flint vials containing 20 mg of clofarabine in 20 mL of solution. Each box contains one clofarabine injection vial (NDC 43598-309-20). The 20 mL flint vials contain 20 mL (20 mg) of solution. The pH range of the solution is 4.5 to 7.5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clofarabine used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clofarabine injection is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia after at least two prior regimens. Clofarabine injection is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia after at least two prior regimens. ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Clofarabine?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: • Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Hyperuricemia (tumor lysis syndrome) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and Capillary Leak Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Venous Occlusive Disease of the Liver [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Renal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Enterocolitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5....
Can I take Clofarabine during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary In animal reproduction studies, intravenous administration of clofarabine to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses approximately 0.2 to 1-times the maximum recommended human dose of 52 mg/m 2 based on body surface area (BSA) resulted in embryo-fetal mortality, alterations to growth, and structural abnormalities (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.
What are the important warnings for Clofarabine?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Myelosuppression: May be severe and prolonged. Monitor complete blood counts and platelet counts during clofarabine injection therapy. ( 5.1 ) Hemorrhage: Serious and fatal cerebral, gastrointestinal and pulmonary hemorrhage. Monitor platelets and coagulation parameters and treat accordingly. ( 5.2 ) Infections: Severe and fatal sepsis as a result of bone marrow suppression. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection; discontinue clofarabine injection and treat promptly. ( 5.3 ) Tumor Lysis syndrome: Anticipate, monitor for signs and symptoms and treat promptly. ( 5.4 ) Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) or Capillary Leak Syndrome: Monitor for and discontinue clofarabine injection immediately if suspected. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. • None. ( 4 )
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