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Mechanism of ActionRole of PARP enzymes in DNA repairPARP enzymes and BRCA1/2 proteins both function in DNA repair2,3 Normal cells In normal cells
  • The role of PARP enzymes is to repair single-strand breaks (SSBs) in DNA generated during DNA replication or by DNA damage2
  • The role of BRCA1/2 proteins is to repair double-strand breaks (DSBs) in DNA via a repair mechanism called homologous recombination (HR)3
Cancer cells In cancer cells
  • In gBRCA-mutated cells, HR, the mechanism that repairs harmful DSBs in DNA, is defective3,4
  • These cells become reliant on PARP enzymes, in addition to other, less accurate repair mechanisms, to maintain DNA repair and cell proliferation3,4
  • Cancer cell overreliance on these alternative repair mechanisms can lead to the accumulation of genetic mutations, promoting the formation and survival of tumor cells4​​​​​​​
Dual mechanism of actionTALZENNA is a targeted treatment that induces cancer cell death via 2 complementary mechanisms1* PARP enzyme inhibition Highly potent PARP trapping
  • PARP enzymatic inhibition disrupts the subsequent recruitment of DNA repair proteins to the site of SSBs. This results in the accumulation of SSBs, which eventually leads to DSBs during DNA replication5,6
  • In vitro studies demonstrated that BRCA1/2-mutated, HR-deficient cells are highly sensitive to cell death induced by TALZENNA6,7
  • Preclinical studies have shown that TALZENNA has the capacity to trap PARP enzymes to DNA, forming PARP-DNA complexes6,7
  • In preclinical studies, TALZENNA demonstrated highly potent PARP trapping, which may be correlated with tumor cell death6,7
TALZENNA can also affect healthy cells.References:TALZENNA [prescribing information]. New York, NY: Pfizer Inc.; 2023.Sonnenblick A, de Azambuja E, Azim HA Jr, Piccart M. An update on PARP inhibitors—moving to the adjuvant setting. Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2015;12(1):27-41.Lee J-m, Ledermann JA, Kohn EC. PARP inhibitors for BRCA1/2 mutation-associated and BRCA-like malignancies. Ann Oncol. 2014;25(1):32-40.Lupo B, Trusolino L. Inhibition of poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation in cancer: old and new paradigms revisited. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2014;1846(1):201-215.Livraghi L, Garber JE. PARP inhibitors in the management of breast cancer: current data and future prospects. BMC Med. 2015;13:188. doi:10.1186/s12916-015-0425-1.Gavande NS, VanderVere-Carozza PS, Hinshaw HD, et al. DNA repair targeted therapy: the past or future of cancer treatment? Pharmacol Ther. 2016;160:65-83.Murai J, Huang SY, Renaud A, et al. Stereospecific PARP trapping by BMN 673 and comparison with olaparib and rucaparib. Mol Cancer Ther. 2014;13(2):433-443.Litton JK, Rugo HS, Ettl J, et al. Talazoparib in patients with advanced breast cancer and a germline BRCA mutation. N Engl J Med. 2018;379(8):753-763.
GIVE YOUR PATIENTS A BIOMARKER-DRIVEN TREATMENT THAT'S JUST FOR THEM About Safety and tolerability profile

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INDICATION

TALZENNA is indicated as a single agent for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline breast cancer susceptibility gene (BRCA)-mutated (gBRCAm) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for TALZENNA.

Important Safety Information

Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML), including cases with a fatal outcome, has been reported in patients who received TALZENNA. Overall, MDS/AML has been reported in 0.4% (3 out of 788) of solid tumor patients treated with TALZENNA as a single agent in clinical studies. The duration of TALZENNA treatment in these three patients prior to developing MDS/AML was 4 months, 24 months, and 60 months respectively. These patients had received previous chemotherapy with platinum agents and/or other DNA damaging agents including radiotherapy. Monitor patients for hematological toxicity and discontinue if MDS/AML is confirmed.

Myelosuppression consisting of anemia, neutropenia, and/or thrombocytopenia have been reported in patients treated with TALZENNA. Grade ≥3 anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia were reported, respectively, in 39%, 21%, and 15% of patients receiving TALZENNA as a single agent. Discontinuation due to anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia occurred, respectively, in 0.7%, 0.3%, and 0.3% of patients.

Withhold TALZENNA until patients have adequately recovered from hematological toxicity caused by previous therapy. Monitor blood counts monthly during treatment with TALZENNA. If hematological toxicities do not resolve within 28 days, discontinue TALZENNA and refer the patient to a hematologist for further investigations including bone marrow analysis and blood sample for cytogenetics. If MDS/AML is confirmed, discontinue TALZENNA.

TALZENNA can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Advise women of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 months following the last dose of TALZENNA. Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating TALZENNA treatment. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential or who are pregnant to use effective contraception during treatment with TALZENNA and for 4 months after receiving the last dose. Based on animal studies, TALZENNA may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential. Advise women not to breastfeed while taking TALZENNA and for 1 month after receiving the last dose because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child.

Serious adverse reactions of TALZENNA occurred in 32% of patients. Serious adverse reactions reported in >2% of patients included anemia (6%) and pyrexia (2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1% of patients, including cerebral hemorrhage, liver disorder, veno-occlusive liver disease, and worsening neurological symptoms (1 patient each).

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions of any grade for TALZENNA vs chemotherapy, including laboratory abnormalities, were hemoglobin decreased (90% vs 77%), neutrophils decreased (68% vs 70%), lymphocytes decreased (76% vs 53%), platelets decreased (55% vs 29%), fatigue (62% vs 50%), glucose increased (54% vs 51%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (37% vs 48%), alkaline phosphatase increased (36% vs 34%), alanine aminotransferase increased (33% vs 37%), calcium decreased (28% vs 16%), nausea (49% vs 47%), headache (33% vs 22%), vomiting (25% vs 23%), alopecia (25% vs 28%), diarrhea (22% vs 26%), and decreased appetite (21% vs 22%).

Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <20% of patients who received TALZENNA included abdominal pain (19%), dizziness (17%), dysgeusia (10%), dyspepsia (10%), stomatitis (8%), and febrile neutropenia (0.3%).

Effect of P-gp Inhibitors: Avoid coadministration of TALZENNA with the following P-gp inhibitors: itraconazole, amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, itraconazole, and verapamil. If coadministration of TALZENNA with these P-gp inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of TALZENNA. When the P‑gp inhibitor is discontinued, increase the dose of TALZENNA. Coadministration of TALZENNA with these P‑gp inhibitors increased talazoparib concentrations, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

Monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions when TALZENNA is coadministered with other P‑gp inhibitors.

Effect of BCRP Inhibitors: Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions when TALZENNA is coadministered with a BCRP inhibitor. Coadministration of TALZENNA with BCRP inhibitors may increase talazoparib exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

Reduce the recommended dosage of TALZENNA in patients with moderate (CLcr 30 – 59 mL/min) and severe (CLcr 15 – 29 mL/min) renal impairment. Monitor patients with severe renal impairment for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions. No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild renal impairment (CLcr 60 – 89 mL/min). TALZENNA has not been studied in patients requiring hemodialysis.

Indication

TALZENNA is indicated as a single agent for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline breast cancer susceptibility gene (BRCA)-mutated (gBRCAm) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for TALZENNA.

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