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The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Ivosidenib may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
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What Tibsovo is Tibsovo contains the active substance ivosidenib. It is a medicine used to treat specific cancers that contain a mutated (changed) gene that makes a protein known as IDH1, which plays an important role in making energy for cells. When the IDH1 gene is mutated, the IDH1 protein is changed and does not function properly, and this results in changes in the cell which can lead to the development of cancer. Tibsovo blocks the mutated form of the IDH1 protein and helps to slow or stop the cancer from growing. What Tibsovo is used for Tibsovo is used to treat adults with:
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Your doctor will perform a test to check if you have a mutation in the IDH1 protein before deciding if this medicine is the right treatment for you.
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Do not take Tibsovo • if you are allergic to ivosidenib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6); • if you are already taking medicines such as dabigatran (a medicine used for preventing the formation of blood clots), St. John's wort (an herbal remedy used for depression and anxiety), rifampicin (a medicine used for treating bacterial infections) or certain medicines used to treat epilepsy (e.g. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin); • if you have a heart problem that you were born with called 'congenital long QTc syndrome'; • if you have a familial history of sudden death or an abnormal or irregular heartbeat in the lower chambers of the heart; • if you have a severe abnormality of electrical activity of the heart that affects its rhythm called 'QTc prolongation'. Do not take Tibsovo if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or nurse. Warnings and precautions Differentiation syndrome in patients with AML: Tibsovo can cause a serious condition known as differentiation syndrome in patients with AML. This is a condition that affects your blood cells and may be life-threatening if not treated. Seek urgent medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms after taking Tibsovo:
QTc interval prolongation: Tibsovo can cause a serious condition known as QTc interval prolongation which can cause irregular heartbeats and life-threatening arrythmias (abnormal electrical activity of the heart that affects its rhythm). Your doctor must check the electrical activity of your heart before and during treatment with Tibsovo (see 'Regular tests'). Seek urgent medical attention if you feel dizzy, light-headed, palpitations or faint (see also section 4) after taking Tibsovo. During treatment, tell your doctors you are taking Tibsovo before starting any new medicine as these may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you get any of the above serious side effects, your doctor may give you other medicines to treat them and they may tell you to stop taking Tibsovo for a while or stop taking it altogether.
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Talk to your doctor before taking Tibsovo if: • you have heart problems or have problems with abnormal electrolytes levels (such as sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium); • you are taking certain medicines that can affect the heart (e.g. those used to prevent arrhythmia called anti-arrhythmics, some antibiotics, some antifungals and those used to prevent nausea and vomiting – see 'Other medicines and Tibsovo'); • you have kidney problems; • you have liver problems. Regular tests You will be monitored closely by your doctor before and during treatment with Tibsovo. You will need to have regular electrocardiograms (ECGs; a recording of the electrical activity in your heart) to monitor your heartbeat. You will be given an ECG before you start treatment with Tibsovo, once a week for the first three weeks of treatment, and then monthly thereafter. Additional ECG may be given as instructed by your doctor. If you start taking certain medicines that can affect your heart, you will be given an ECG before starting and during treatment with the new medicine as needed. You will also have a blood test before starting treatment with Tibsovo and then regularly thereafter. If necessary, your doctor may reduce your dose of Tibsovo, interrupt it temporarily or stop it altogether. Children and adolescents Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 18 years old because there is no information about its use in this age group. Other medicines and Tibsovo Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because they may reduce how well Tibsovo works or increase the risk of side effects, or Tibsovo may affect the way these other medicines work. In particular, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines so that they can decide if your treatment needs to change: • antibiotics used for bacterial infections (e.g. erythromycin, clarithromycin, benzylpenicillin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin); • warfarin (used to prevent blood clots); • medicines used for fungal infections (e.g. itraconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole, isavuconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole); • medicines that affect your heartbeat known as anti-arrhythmics (e.g. diltiazem, verapamil, quinidine); • medicines used to stop nausea and vomiting known as anti-emetics (e.g. aprepitant, ondansetron, tropisetron, granisetron); • medicines used after organ transplants known as immunosuppressants (e.g. ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus, tacrolimus); • medicines used for HIV (e.g. raltegravir, ritonavir, atazanavir); • alfentanil (used for anaesthesia in surgery); • fentanyl (used for severe pain); • pimozide (used for schizophrenia); • medicines used for cancer (e.g. cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, paclitaxel); • methadone (used for morphine or heroin addiction, or severe pain); • medicines used for type 2 diabetes (e.g. pioglitazone, repaglinide); • omeprazole (used for stomach ulcers and acid reflux); • furosemide (used for fluid build-up known as oedema); • medicines used for high cholesterol known as statins (e.g. atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin). • lamotrigine (used for epilepsy).
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Tibsovo with food and drink Do not have grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with Tibsovo as it can affect how this medicine works. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility Tibsovo is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Women of child-bearing age should have a pregnancy test prior to starting treatment with Tibsovo and should avoid becoming pregnant during therapy. If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if you become pregnant whilst taking Tibsovo. Contraception Tibsovo should not be used in pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby. Women who might become pregnant or men with partners who might become pregnant must use effective contraception to avoid pregnancy during treatment with Tibsovo and for at least 1 month after the last dose. Tibsovo may stop hormonal contraceptives from working properly. If you or your partner use a hormonal contraceptive (e.g. birth control pills, or contraceptive patches or implants), you must also use a barrier method (e.g. condoms or a diaphragm) to avoid pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or nurse about the right contraceptive method for you. Breast-feeding It is not known if Tibsovo passes into breast milk. Do not breast-feed your baby during treatment with Tibsovo and for at least 1 month after the last dose. Fertility It is not known if Tibsovo affects fertility. If you are concerned about your fertility whilst taking Tibsovo talk to your doctor. Driving and using machines This medicine has minor influence on your ability to drive or use any tools or machines. If you feel unwell after taking Tibsovo, do not drive or use any tools or machines until you feel well again. Tibsovo contains lactose and sodium If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodiumfree'. 3.
Tibsovo
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or nurse if you are not sure. The recommended dose is 2 tablets (500 mg ivosidenib) to be taken once daily at approximately the same time each day. Your doctor may tell you to take 1 tablet (250 mg ivosidenib) if you are taking some other medicines or to help you better tolerate some possible side effects. • •
Take the tablets without food. Do not eat anything for 2 hours before through 1 hour after taking the tablets. Swallow the tablets whole with water. 5
Do not swallow the desiccant found in the bottle. The desiccant helps protect the tablets from moisture. (see section 5 and section 6.). If you vomit after taking your usual dose, do not take additional tablets. Take your next dose as usual the following day.
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If you take more Tibsovo than you should If you accidentally take more tablets than your doctor prescribed, seek urgent medical attention and take the medicine bottle with you. If you forget to take Tibsovo If you miss a dose or do not take it at the usual time, take the tablets as soon as possible unless the next dose is due within 12 hours. Do not take two doses within 12 hours. Take the next dose as usual the following day. How long to take Tibsovo You should keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking the tablets before discussing it with your doctor first. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or nurse. 4.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side effects Seek urgent medical attention if you get any of the following side effects. The symptoms listed below could be due to serious conditions known as differentiation syndrome or QTc interval prolongation, which can both be life-threatening: –
Differentiation syndrome Contact your doctor straight away if you have any of the following symptoms:
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Heart rhythm problems (QTc interval prolongation) Contact your doctor straight away if you have a change in your heartbeat, or if you feel: dizzy, lightheaded, or faint. These may be signs of a heart problem called QT prolongation (may affect more than 1 in 10 people).
Other side effects Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
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For patients with AML Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): • vomiting; • neutropenia (low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infections); • thrombocytopenia (low levels of blood platelets which can lead to bleeding and bruising); • leukocytosis (high levels of white blood cells); • insomnia (difficulty sleeping); • pain in extremity, joint pain; • headache; • dizziness • back pain. Common (may affect more than 1 in 100 people): • pain in your mouth or throat; • peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in arms and legs causing pain or numbness, burning and tingling); • leukopenia (low levels of white blood cells). For patients with bile duct cancer Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): • fatigue; • nausea; • abdominal pain; • diarrhoea; • decreased appetite; • ascites (a build-up of fluid in the abdomen); • vomiting; • anaemia (low levels of red blood cells); • headache; • changes in liver function tests (Aspartate aminotransferase increased); • peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in arms and legs causing pain or numbness, burning and tingling); • rash; • blood bilirubin (a breakdown product of red blood cells) increased which can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes. Common (may affect more than 1 in 100 people): • white blood cell count decreased; • platelet count decreased; • changes in liver function tests (Alanine aminotransferase increased); • falls; • hyperbilirubinemia (high levels of blood bilirubin); • jaundice cholestatic (build-up of bile causing yellowing of the skin or eyes). Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme website at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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Tibsovo
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and box after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicine does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Keep the bottle tightly closed in order to protect from moisture. Keep the desiccant inside the bottle (see section 6). Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. 6.
What Tibsovo contains • The active substance is ivosidenib. Each tablet contains 250 milligrams of ivosidenib. • The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, colloidal silica anhydrous, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate (E487), hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), lactose monohydrate, triacetin and indigo carmine aluminum lake (E132) (see section 2 'Tibsovo contains lactose and sodium'). What Tibsovo looks like and contents of the pack • The film-coated tablets are blue, oval shaped, with "IVO" on one side and "250" on the other side. • Tibsovo is available in plastic bottles containing 60 film-coated tablets and a desiccant. The bottles are packaged in a cardboard box; each box contains 1 bottle. Marketing Authorisation Holder Les Laboratoires Servier 50 rue Carnot 92284 Suresnes Cedex France Manufacturer Les Laboratoires Servier Industrie 905, route de Saran 45520 Gidy France For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder: United Kingdom Servier Laboratories Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1753 666409 This leaflet was last revised in 03/2026
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Tibsovo 250 mg film-coated tablets comes as tablet containing 250mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
The active substance in Tibsovo 250 mg film-coated tablets is ivosidenib.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Tibsovo 250 mg film-coated tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
Tibsovo in combination with azacitidine is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) with an isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) R132 mutation who are not eligible to receive standard induction chemotherapy (see section 5.1).
Tibsovo monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an IDH1 R132 mutation who were previously treated by at least one prior line of systemic therapy (see section 5.1).
Treatment should be initiated under the supervision of physicians experienced in the use of anti-cancer medicinal products.
Before taking Tibsovo, patients must have confirmation of an IDH1 R132 mutation using an appropriate diagnostic test.
Posology
Acute myeloid leukaemia
The recommended dose is 500 mg ivosidenib (2 x 250 mg tablets) taken orally once daily on days 1-28 of each cycle.
Ivosidenib should be started on cycle 1 day 1 in combination with azacitidine at 75 mg/m2 of body surface area, intravenously or subcutaneously, once daily on days 1-7 of each 28-day cycle. The first treatment cycle of azacitidine should be given at 100% of the dose. It is recommended that patients be treated for a minimum of 6 cycles.
For the posology and method of administration of azacitidine, please refer to the full product information for azacitidine.
Treatment should be continued until disease progression or until treatment is no longer tolerated by the patient.
Cholangiocarcinoma
The recommended dose is 500 mg ivosidenib (2 x 250 mg tablets) taken orally once daily.
Treatment should be continued until disease progression or until treatment is no longer tolerated by the patient.
Missed or delayed doses
If a dose is missed or not taken at the usual time, the tablets should be taken as soon as possible within 12 hours after the missed dose. Two doses should not be taken within 12 hours. The tablets should be taken as usual the following day.
If a dose is vomited, replacement tablets should not be taken. The tablets should be taken as usual the following day.
Precautions to be taken prior to administration and monitoring
An electrocardiogram (ECG) must be performed prior to treatment initiation. Heart rate corrected QT (QTc) should be less than 450 msec prior to treatment initiation and, in the presence of an abnormal QT, practitioners should thoroughly reassess the benefit/risk of initiating ivosidenib. In case QTc interval prolongation is between 480 msec and 500 msec, initiation of treatment with ivosidenib should remain exceptional and be accompanied by close monitoring.
An ECG must be performed prior to treatment initiation, at least weekly during the first 3 weeks of therapy and then monthly thereafter if the QTc interval remains ≤ 480 msec. QTc interval abnormalities should be managed promptly (see Table 1 and section 4.4). In case of suggestive symptomatology, an ECG should be performed as clinically indicated.
Concomitant administration of medicinal products known to prolong the QTc interval, or moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of QTc interval prolongation and should be avoided whenever possible during treatment with Tibsovo. Patients should be treated with caution and closely monitored for QTc interval prolongation if use of a suitable alternative is not possible. An ECG should be performed prior to co-administration, weekly monitoring for at least 3 weeks and then as clinically indicated (see below and sections 4.4, 4.5 and 4.8).
Complete blood count and blood chemistries should be assessed prior to the initiation of Tibsovo, at least once weekly for the first month of treatment, once every other week for the second month, and at each medical visit for the duration of therapy as clinically indicated.
Dose modification for concomitant administration of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
If use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, the recommended dose of ivosidenib should be reduced to 250 mg (1 x 250 mg tablet) once daily. If the moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued, the dose of ivosidenib should be increased to 500 mg after at least 5 half-lives of the CYP3A4 inhibitor (see above and sections 4.4 and 4.5).
Dose modifications and management recommendations for adverse reactions
Table 1 - Recommended dose modifications for adverse reactions
Adverse reaction
Recommended action
Differentiation syndrome
(see sections 4.4 and 4.8)
• If differentiation syndrome is suspected, administer systemic corticosteroids for a minimum of 3 days and taper only after symptom resolution. Premature discontinuation may result in symptom recurrence.
• Initiate haemodynamic monitoring until symptom resolution and for a minimum of 3 days.
• Interrupt Tibsovo if severe signs/symptoms persist for more than 48 hours after initiation of systemic corticosteroids.
• Resume treatment at 500 mg ivosidenib once daily when signs/symptoms are moderate or lower and upon improvement in clinical condition.
Leukocytosis (white blood cell count > 25 x 109/L or an absolute increase in total white blood cell count > 15 x 109/L from baseline, see sections 4.4 and 4.8)
• Initiate treatment with hydroxycarbamide according to institutional standards of care and leukapheresis as clinically indicated.
• Taper hydroxycarbamide only after leukocytosis improves or resolves. Premature discontinuation may result in recurrence.
• Interrupt Tibsovo if leukocytosis has not improved after initiation of hydroxycarbamide.
• Resume treatment at 500 mg ivosidenib once daily when leukocytosis has resolved.
QTc interval prolongation ˃ 480 to 500 msec
(Grade 2, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 4.8)
• Monitor and supplement electrolyte levels as clinically indicated.
• Review and adjust concomitant medicinal products with known QTc interval‑prolonging effects (see section 4.5).
• Interrupt Tibsovo until QTc interval returns to ≤ 480 msec.
• Resume treatment at 500 mg ivosidenib once daily after the QTc interval returns to ≤ 480 msec.
• Monitor ECGs at least weekly for 3 weeks and as clinically indicated following return of QTc interval to ≤ 480 msec.
QTc interval prolongation ˃ 500 msec
(Grade 3, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 4.8)
• Monitor and supplement electrolyte levels as clinically indicated.
• Review and adjust concomitant medicinal products with known QTc interval prolonging effects (see section 4.5).
• Interrupt Tibsovo and monitor ECG every 24 h until QTc interval returns to within 30 msec of baseline or ≤ 480 msec.
• In case of QTc interval prolongation > 550 msec, in addition to the interruption of ivosidenib already scheduled, consider placing the patient under continuous electrocardiographic monitoring until QTc returns to values < 500 msec.
• Resume treatment at 250 mg ivosidenib once daily after QTc interval returns to within 30 msec of baseline or ≤ to 480 msec.
• Monitor ECGs at least weekly for 3 weeks and as clinically indicated following return of QTc interval to within 30 msec of baseline or ≤ 480 msec.
• If alternative aetiology for QTc interval prolongation is identified, dose may be increased to 500 mg ivosidenib once daily.
QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia
(Grade 4, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 4.8)
• Permanently discontinue treatment.
Other Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions
• Interrupt Tibsovo until toxicity resolves to Grade 1 or lower, or baseline, then resume at 500 mg daily (Grade 3 toxicity) or 250 mg daily (Grade 4 toxicity).
• If Grade 3 toxicity recurs (a second time), reduce Tibsovo dose to 250 mg daily until the toxicity resolves, then resume 500 mg daily.
• If Grade 3 toxicity recurs (a third time), or Grade 4 toxicity recurs, discontinue Tibsovo.
Grade 1 is mild, Grade 2 is moderate, Grade 3 is severe, Grade 4 is life-threatening.
Special populations
Elderly
No dose adjustment is required in elderly patients (≥ 65 years old, see sections 4.8 and 5.2). No data are available for patients aged 85 years or older.
Renal impairment
No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild (eGFR ≥ 60 to < 90 mL/min/1.73 m2) or moderate (eGFR ≥ 30 to < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) renal impairment. A recommended dose has not been determined for patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2). Tibsovo should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment and this patient population should be closely monitored (see sections 4.4 and 5.2).
Hepatic impairment
No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A). A recommended dose has not been determined for patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh classes B and C). Tibsovo should be used with caution in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment and this patient population should be closely monitored (see sections 4.4 and 5.2).
Paediatric population
The safety and efficacy of Tibsovo in children and adolescents < 18 years old have not been established. No data are available.
Method of administration
Tibsovo is for oral use.
The tablets are taken once daily at about the same time each day. Patients should not eat anything for 2 hours before and through 1 hour after taking the tablets (see section 5.2). The tablets should be swallowed whole with water.
Patients should be advised to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment (see section 4.5). Patients should also be advised not to swallow the silica gel desiccant found in the tablet bottle (see section 6.5).
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
Concomitant administration of strong CYP3A4 inducers or dabigatran (see section 4.5).
Congenital long QT syndrome.
Familial history of sudden death or polymorphic ventricular arrhythmia.
QT/QTc interval > 500 msec, regardless of the correction method (see section 4.2 and 4.4).
Differentiation syndrome in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia
Differentiation syndrome has been reported following treatment with ivosidenib (see section 4.8). Differentiation syndrome may be life-threatening or fatal if not treated (see below and section 4.2). Differentiation syndrome is associated with rapid proliferation and differentiation of myeloid cells. Symptoms include: non-infectious leukocytosis, peripheral oedema, pyrexia, dyspnoea, pleural effusion, hypotension, hypoxia, pulmonary oedema, pneumonitis, pericardial effusion, rash, fluid overload, tumour lysis syndrome and creatinine increased.
Patients must be informed of signs and symptoms of differentiation syndrome, be advised to contact their physician immediately if these occur and the need to carry the Patient Alert Card with them at all times.
If differentiation syndrome is suspected, administer systemic corticosteroids and initiate hemodynamic monitoring until symptom resolution and for a minimum of 3 days.
If leukocytosis is observed, initiate treatment with hydroxycarbamide according to institutional standards of care and leukapheresis as clinically indicated (see section 4.2).
Taper corticosteroids and hydroxycarbamide only after resolution of symptoms. Symptoms of differentiation syndrome may recur with premature discontinuation of corticosteroid and/or hydroxycarbamide treatment. Interrupt treatment with Tibsovo if severe signs/symptoms persist for more than 48 hours after the initiation of systemic corticosteroids and resume treatment at 500 mg ivosidenib once daily when the signs/symptoms are moderate or lower and upon improvement in the patient's clinical condition.
QTc interval prolongation
QTc interval prolongation has been reported following treatment with ivosidenib (see section 4.8).
An ECG must be performed prior to treatment initiation, at least weekly during the first 3 weeks of therapy and then monthly thereafter if the QTc interval remains ≤ 480 msec (see section 4.2). Any abnormalities should be managed promptly (see section 4.2). In case of suggestive symptomatology, an ECG should be performed as clinically indicated. In case of severe vomiting and/or diarrhoea, an assessment of serum electrolytes abnormalities, especially hypokalaemia and magnesium, must be performed.
Patients should be informed of the risk of QT prolongation, its signs and symptoms (palpitation, dizziness, syncope or even cardiac arrest) and be advised to contact their physician immediately if these occur.
Concomitant administration of medicinal products known to prolong the QTc interval, or moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of QTc interval prolongation and should be avoided whenever possible during treatment with Tibsovo. Patients should be treated with caution and closely monitored for QTc interval prolongation if use of a suitable alternative is not possible. ECG should be performed prior to co-administration, weekly monitoring for at least 3 weeks and then as clinically indicated. The recommended dose of ivosidenib should be reduced to 250 mg once daily if use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided (see sections 4.2 and 4.5).
If administration of furosemide (an OAT3 substrate) is clinically indicated to manage signs/symptoms of differentiation syndrome, patients should be closely monitored for electrolyte imbalances and QTc interval prolongation.
Patients with congestive heart failure or electrolyte abnormalities should be monitored closely, with periodic monitoring of ECGs and electrolytes, during treatment with ivosidenib.
Treatment with Tibsovo should be permanently discontinued if patients develop QTc interval prolongation with signs or symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia (see section 4.2).
Ivosidenib should be used with caution in patients who have either albumin levels below the normal range or are underweight.
Severe renal impairment
The safety and efficacy of ivosidenib have not been established in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2). Tibsovo should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment and this patient population should be closely monitored (see sections 4.2 and 5.2).
Hepatic impairment
The safety and efficacy of ivosidenib have not been established in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh classes B and C). Tibsovo should be used with caution in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment and this patient population should be closely monitored (see sections 4.2 and 5.2).
Tibsovo should be used with caution in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A) (see section 4.8).
CYP3A4 substrates
Ivosidenib induces CYP3A4 and it may, therefore, decrease systemic exposure to CYP3A4 substrates.
Patients should be monitored for loss of antifungal efficacy if use of itraconazole or ketoconazole cannot be avoided (see section 4.5).
Women of childbearing potential / contraception
Women of childbearing potential should have a pregnancy test prior to starting treatment with Tibsovo and should avoid becoming pregnant during therapy (see section 4.6).
Women of childbearing potential and males with female partners of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment with Tibsovo and for at least 1 month after the last dose.
Ivosidenib may decrease the systemic concentrations of hormonal contraceptives and, therefore, concomitant use of a barrier method of contraception is recommended (see sections 4.5 and 4.6).
Lactose intolerance
Tibsovo contains lactose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose‑galactose malabsorption should avoid this medicinal product.
Sodium content
This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
Effect of other medicinal products on ivosidenib
Strong CYP3A4 inducers
Ivosidenib is a CYP3A4 substrate. Concomitant administration of strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampicin, St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)) is expected to decrease plasma concentrations of ivosidenib and is contraindicated during treatment with Tibsovo (see section 4.3). Clinical studies evaluating the pharmacokinetics of ivosidenib in the presence of a CYP3A4 inducer have not been conducted.
Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
In healthy subjects, administration of a single dose of 250 mg ivosidenib and 200 mg itraconazole once daily for 18 days increased the ivosidenib AUC by 169% (90% CI: 145, 195) with no change in Cmax. Concomitant administration of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases plasma concentrations of ivosidenib. This may increase the risk of QTc interval prolongation and suitable alternatives that are not moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors should be considered whenever possible during treatment with Tibsovo. Patients should be treated with caution and closely monitored for QTc interval prolongation if use of a suitable alternative is not possible. If use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, the recommended dose of ivosidenib should be reduced to 250 mg once daily (see sections 4.2 and 4.4).
• Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors include: aprepitant, ciclosporin, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, isavuconazole, verapamil, atazanavir.
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors include: clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, ritonavir, voriconazole.
Medicinal products known to prolong the QTc interval
Concomitant administration of medicinal products known to prolong the QTc interval (e.g. anti‑arrhythmics, fluoroquinolones, 5‑HT3 receptor antagonists, triazole antifungals) may increase the risk of QTc interval prolongation and should be avoided whenever possible during treatment with Tibsovo. Patients should be treated with caution and closely monitored for QTc interval prolongation if use of a suitable alternative is not possible (see sections 4.2 and 4.4).
Effect of ivosidenib on other medicinal products
Interactions with transporters
Ivosidenib inhibits P-gp and has the potential to induce P-gp. Therefore, it may alter systemic exposure to active substances that are predominantly transported by P-gp (e.g. dabigatran). Concomitant administration of dabigatran is contraindicated (see section 4.3).
Ivosidenib inhibits OAT3, organic anion-transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1) and organic anion-transporting polypeptide 1B3 (OATP1B3). Therefore, it may increase systemic exposure to OAT3 or OATP1B1/1B3 substrates. Concomitant administration of OAT3 substrates (e.g. benzylpenicillin, furosemide) or sensitive OATP1B1/1B3 substrates (e.g. atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin) should be avoided whenever possible during treatment with Tibsovo (see section 5.2). Patients should be treated with caution if use of a suitable alternative is not possible. If administration of furosemide is clinically indicated to manage signs/symptoms of differentiation syndrome, patients should be closely monitored for electrolyte imbalances and QTc interval prolongation.
Enzyme induction
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes
Ivosidenib induces CYP3A4, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9 and may induce CYP2C19. Therefore, it may decrease systemic exposure to substrates of these enzymes. Suitable alternatives that are not CYP3A4, CYP2B6, CYP2C8 or CYP2C9 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index, or CYP2C19 substrates should be considered during treatment with Tibsovo. Patients should be monitored for loss of substrate efficacy if use of such medicinal products cannot be avoided (see section 5.2).
• CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index include: alfentanil, ciclosporin, everolimus, fentanyl, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, atazanavir.
• CYP2B6 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index include: cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, methadone.
• CYP2C8 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index include: paclitaxel, pioglitazone, repaglinide.
• CYP2C9 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index include: phenytoin, warfarin.
• CYP2C19 substrates include: omeprazole.
Itraconazole or ketoconazole should not be used concomitantly with Tibsovo due to the expected loss of antifungal efficacy.
Ivosidenib may decrease the systemic concentrations of hormonal contraceptives and, therefore, concomitant use of a barrier method of contraception is recommended for at least 1 month after the last dose (see sections 4.4 and 4.6).
Uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs)
Ivosidenib has the potential to induce UGTs and it may, therefore, decrease systemic exposure to substrates of these enzymes (e.g. lamotrigine, raltegravir). Suitable alternatives that are not UGT substrates should be considered during treatment with Tibsovo. Patients should be monitored for loss of UGT substrate efficacy if use of such medicinal products cannot be avoided (see section 5.2).
Women of childbearing potential/Contraception
Women of childbearing potential should have a pregnancy test prior to starting treatment with Tibsovo and should avoid becoming pregnant during therapy (see section 4.4).
Women of childbearing potential and males with female partners of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment with Tibsovo and for at least 1 month after the last dose.
Ivosidenib may decrease the systemic concentrations of hormonal contraceptives and, therefore, concomitant use of an alternative contraceptive method such as barrier contraceptives is recommended (see sections 4.4 and 4.5).
Pregnancy
There are no adequate data on the use of ivosidenib in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3).
Tibsovo is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using effective contraception. Patients should be informed of the potential risk to the foetus if it is used during pregnancy or if a patient (or female partner of a treated male patient) becomes pregnant during treatment or during the one-month period after the last dose.
Breast‑feeding
It is unknown whether ivosidenib and its metabolites are excreted in human milk. No studies in animals have been conducted to evaluate the excretion of ivosidenib and its metabolites in milk. A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded.
Breast‑feeding should be discontinued during treatment with Tibsovo and for at least 1 month after the last dose.
Fertility
There are no human data on the effect of ivosidenib on fertility. No fertility studies in animals have been conducted to evaluate the effect of ivosidenib. Undesirable effects on reproductive organs were observed in a 28‑day repeat‑dose toxicity study (see section 5.3). The clinical relevance of these effects is unknown.
Ivosidenib has minor influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Fatigue and dizziness have been reported in some patients taking ivosidenib (see section 4.8) and should be considered when assessing a patient's ability to drive or operate machines.
Newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia in combination with azacitidine
Summary of the safety profile
The most common adverse reactions were vomiting (40%), neutropenia (31%), thrombocytopenia (28%), electrocardiogram QT prolonged (21%), insomnia (19%).
The most common serious adverse reactions were differentiation syndrome (8%) and thrombocytopenia (3%).
In patients treated with ivosidenib in combination with azacitidine, the frequency of discontinuation of ivosidenib due to adverse reactions was 6%. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation were electrocardiogram QT prolonged (1%), insomnia (1%), neutropenia (1%) and thrombocytopenia (1%).
The frequency of dose interruption of ivosidenib due to adverse reactions was 35%. The most common adverse reactions leading to dose interruption were neutropenia (24%), electrocardiogram QT prolonged (7%), thrombocytopenia (7%), leukopenia (4%) and differentiation syndrome (3%).
The frequency of dose reduction of ivosidenib due to adverse reactions was 19%. Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction were electrocardiogram QT prolonged (10%), neutropenia (8%) and thrombocytopenia (1%).
Tabulated list of adverse reactions
The frequencies of adverse reactions are based on Study AG120-C-009 which included 72 patients with newly diagnosed AML randomised to and treated with ivosidenib (500 mg daily) in combination with azacitidine. The median duration of treatment with Tibsovo was 8 months (range 0.1 to 40.0 months). The adverse reaction frequencies are based on all-cause adverse event frequencies, where a proportion of the events for an adverse reaction may have other causes than ivosidenib, such as the disease, other medicinal products or unrelated causes.
Frequencies are defined as: very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1 000 to < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10 000 to < 1/1 000); very rare (< 1/10 000). Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in the order of decreasing seriousness.
Table 2 - Adverse drug reactions reported in patients with newly diagnosed AML treated with ivosidenib in combination with azacitidine in clinical study AG120-C-009 (N=72)
System organ class
Frequency
Adverse reactions
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Very common
Differentiation syndrome, Leukocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Neutropenia
Common
Leukopenia
Psychiatric disorders
Very common
Insomnia
Nervous system disorders
Very common
Headache, Dizziness
Common
Neuropathy peripheral
Gastrointestinal disorders
Very common
Vomiting1
Common
Oropharyngeal pain
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Very common
Pain in extremity, Arthralgia, Back pain
Investigations
Very common
Electrocardiogram QT prolonged
1 Grouped term includes vomiting and retching.
Previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma
Summary of the safety profile
The most common adverse reactions were fatigue (43%), nausea (42%), abdominal pain (35%), diarrhoea (35%), decreased appetite (24%), ascites (23%), vomiting (23%), anaemia (19%) and rash (15%).
The most common serious adverse reactions were ascites (2%), hyperbilirubinemia (2%), and jaundice cholestatic (2%).
In patients treated with ivosidenib, the frequency of treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions was 2%. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation were ascites (1%) and hyperbilirubinemia (1%).
The frequency of dose interruption of ivosidenib due to adverse reactions was 16%. The most common adverse reactions leading to dose interruption were hyperbilirubinemia (3%), alanine aminotransferase increased (3%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (3%), ascites (2%) and fatigue (2%).
The frequency of dose reduction of ivosidenib due to adverse reactions was 4%. Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction were electrocardiogram QT prolonged (3%) and neuropathy peripheral (1%).
Tabulated list of adverse reactions
The frequencies of adverse reactions are based on Study AG120-C-005 which included 123 patients with previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, randomised to and treated with 500 mg ivosidenib once daily. The median duration of treatment with Tibsovo was 2.8 months (range 0.1 to 45.1 months; mean (standard deviation [SD]) 6.7 (8.2) months).
The adverse reaction frequencies are based on all-cause adverse event frequencies, where a proportion of the events for an adverse reaction may have other causes than ivosidenib, such as the disease, other medicinal products or unrelated causes.
Frequencies are defined as: very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1 000 to < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10 000 to < 1/1 000); very rare (< 1/10 000). Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in the order of decreasing seriousness.
Table 3 - Adverse drug reactions reported in patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma treated with ivosidenib in clinical study AG120-C-005 (N=123)
System organ class
Frequency
Adverse reactions
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Very common
Anaemia
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Very common
Decreased appetite
Nervous system disorders
Very common
Neuropathy peripheral, Headache
Gastrointestinal disorders
Very common
Ascites, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain
Hepatobiliary disorders
Common
Jaundice cholestatic, Hyperbilirubinemia
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Very common
Rash1
General disorders and administration site conditions
Very common
Fatigue
Common
Fall
Investigations
Very common
Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Blood bilirubin increased
Common
Electrocardiogram QT prolonged, Alanine aminotransferase increased, White blood cell count decreased, Platelet count decreased
1 Grouped term includes rash, rash maculo-papular, erythema, rash macular, dermatitis exfoliative generalized, drug eruption, and drug hypersensitivity.
Description of selected adverse reactions
Differentiation syndrome in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (see sections 4.2 and 4.4)
In study AG120-C-009, in the 72 patients with newly diagnosed AML treated with Tibsovo in combination with azacitidine, 14% experienced differentiation syndrome. No patient discontinued ivosidenib treatment due to differentiation syndrome and dose interruptions (3%) to manage signs/symptoms were required in a minority of patients. Of the 10 patients who experienced differentiation syndrome, all recovered after treatment or after dose interruption of Tibsovo. The median time to onset of differentiation syndrome was 20 days. Differentiation syndrome occurred as early as 3 days and up to 46 days after treatment initiation during combination therapy.
QTc interval prolongation (see sections 4.2, 4.4 and 4.5)
In Study AG120-C-009, in the 72 patients with newly diagnosed AML treated with ivosidenib in combination with azacitidine, electrocardiogram QT prolonged was reported in 21%; 11% experienced Grade 3 or higher reactions. Based on the analysis of the ECGs, 15% of patients treated with ivosidenib in combination with azacitidine, who had at least one post-baseline ECG assessment, were found to have a QTc interval ˃ 500 msec, 24% had an increase from baseline QTc ˃ 60 msec. One percent (1%) of patients discontinued ivosidenib treatment due to electrocardiogram QT prolonged, dose interruption and reduction were required in 7% and 10% of patients, respectively. The median time to onset of QT prolongation in patients treated with ivosidenib was 29 days. Electrocardiogram QT prolonged occurred as early as 1 day and up to 18 months after treatment initiation.
In Study AG120-C-005, in the 123 patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma treated with ivosidenib monotherapy, electrocardiogram QT prolonged was reported in 10%; 2% experienced Grade 3 or higher reactions. Based on the analysis of the ECGs, 2% of patients had a QTc interval ˃ 500 msec and 5% QTc interval prolongation ˃ 60 msec from baseline. Dose reduction to manage signs/symptoms was required in 3% of patients. The median time to onset of QT prolongation in patients treated with ivosidenib monotherapy was 28 days. Electrocardiogram QT prolonged occurred as early as 1 day and up to 23 months after treatment initiation.
Special populations
Hepatic impairment
The safety and efficacy of ivosidenib have not been established in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh classes B and C). A trend to a higher incidence of adverse reactions was observed in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class A) (See sections 4.2 and 5.2.).
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
In the event of overdose, toxicity is likely to manifest as exacerbation of the adverse reactions associated with ivosidenib (see section 4.8). Patients should be closely monitored and provided with appropriate supportive care (see sections 4.2 and 4.4). There is no specific antidote for ivosidenib overdose.
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