PIQRAY® (alpelisib) | PIK3CA-mutated advanced breast cancer

Considerations for hyperglycemia: All patients

Before treatment

Test for FPG and HbA1c and optimize the patient's level of blood glucose1 The PI3K pathway is involved in glucose metabolism, and hyperglycemia is an expected, on-target effect of PI3K inhibition1
Assess patient's past medical history Patients at higher risk (diabetic, prediabetic, FPG >250 mg/dL, BMI ≥30, or age ≥75 years) need consultation with a health care professional or diabetologist experienced in the treatment of hyperglycemia1

Monitoring guidance for all patients treated with PIQRAY

Fasting glucose (plasma or blood) Monitor fasting glucose at weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 after treatment start and monthly thereafter1
Month 1 imageMonitor or self-monitor* fasting glucose regularly, more frequently in the first 4 weeks and especially within the first 2 weeks of treatment1
HbA1c monitoring Monitor after 4 weeks of treatment and every 3 months thereafter1
HBA1C calendars HBA1C calendars
In case of hyperglycemia, follow thePIQRAY dose modification and management table for hyperglycemia Dose modification and management should only be based on fasting glucose (plasma or blood) values1

Monitoring schedule changes if hyperglycemia occurs

Monitoring fasting glucose (plasma or blood) during the first 8 weeks of antihyperglycemic treatment Monitor fasting glucose at least 1x per week1
month 2 images
Monitoring fasting glucose (plasma or blood) after the first 8 weeks of antihyperglycemic treatment Monitor fasting glucose every 2 weeks and as clinically indicated1 Consider consultation with a health care provider with expertise in the treatment of hyperglycemia1
month 3 images
BMI, body mass index; HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin.
*All glucose monitoring should be performed at the physicians' discretion as clinically indicated.

Considerations for rash

Assess patient's past medical history Do not initiate PIQRAY treatment in patients with a history of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), erythema multiforme (EM), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), or drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)1
Consider prophylaxis with antihistamines prior to onset of rash Antihistamines administered prior to rash onset may decrease incidence and severity of rash based on SOLAR-1 trial1
Rash table
Monitor for different forms of rash Rash may present in different forms, including rash maculopapular (the most commonly reported type of rash), macular, generalized, papular and pruritic, dermatitis and dermatitis acneiform1-3

Considerations for diarrhea

Counsel patients on the signs and symptoms of diarrhea Advise patients to speak with their HCP if they experience the following signs and symptoms of diarrhea, including diarrhea (loose stools) lasting more than 2 days, fever of 38.9°C (102°F) or higher, frequent vomiting, six or more loose stools in 24 hours, severe pain in the abdomen or rectum, stools that are black and tarry or contain blood or pus, and symptoms of dehydration (eg, light-headedness)4
Advise patients to start antidiarrheal treatment, increase oral fluids, and notify their health care provider if diarrhea occurs while taking PIQRAY1

Considerations for other adverse reactions

Monitor patients for signs of other adverse reactions during treatment with PIQRAY See the PIQRAY safety profile for further information
In case of other adverse reactions, followPIQRAY dose modification and management table for other toxicities
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References: 1. Piqray® (alpelisib): EU Summary of Product Characteristics. Novartis; 2022. 2. André F, Ciruelos E, Rubovszky G, et al. Alpelisib for PIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2019;380(20):1929-1940. 3. Data on file. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; 2018. 4. Symptoms & causes of diarrhea. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/diarrhea/symptoms-causes. Updated November 2016. Accessed August 31, 2022.