AVGEMSI

The pharmacokinetics of gemcitabine were examined in 353 patients, with various solid tumors. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using data from patients treated for varying durations of therapy given weekly with periodic rest weeks and using both short infusions (<70 minutes) and long infusions (70 to 285 minutes). The total gemcitabine dose varied from 500 mg/m 2 to 3600 mg/m 2 .

DistributionThe volume of distribution was increased with infusion length. Volume of distribution of gemcitab...

14.1 Ovarian Cancer The efficacy of gemcitabine was evaluated in a randomized trial (Study 1) conducted in women with advanced ovarian cancer that had relapsed at least 6 months after first-line platinum-based therapy. Patients were randomized to receive either gemcitabine 1000 mg/m 2 on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle with carboplatin AUC 4 on Day 1 after gemcitabine administration (n=178) or carboplatin AUC 5 on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle (n=178). The major efficacy outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS). A total of 356 patients were enrolled. Demographics and baseline charact...

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4) ] Schedule-Dependent Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Pulmonary Toxicity and Respiratory Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Hepatic Toxicity [...

AVGEMSI is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to gemcitabine. Reactions include anaphylaxis [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Patients with a known hypersensitivity to gemcitabine. ( 4 )

Schedule-Dependent Toxicity: Increased toxicity with infusion time greater than 60 minutes or dosing more frequently than once weekly. ( 5.1 ) Myelosuppression: Monitor for myelosuppression prior to each cycle and reduce or withhold dose for severe myelosuppression. ( 5.2 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs): Permanently discontinue AVGEMSI if SCARs occur. ( 5.3 ) Pulmonary Toxicity and Respiratory Failure: Discontinue AVGEMSI for unexplained dyspnea or other evidence of severe pulmonary...