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CRBPGEMC+BEVA
epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal
Regimen is considered appropriate as part of the standard care of patients; meaningfully improves outcomes (survival, quality of life), tolerability or costs compared to alternatives (recommended by the Disease Site Team and national consensus body e.g. pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review, pCODR). Recommendation is based on an appropriately conducted phase III clinical trial relevant to the Canadian context OR (where phase III trials are not feasible) an appropriately sized phase II trial. Regimens where one or more drugs are not approved by Health Canada for any indication will be identified under Rationale and Use.
For the treatment of patients with first recurrence platinum-sensitive epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have not received prior VEGF-targeted therapy.
Approval was based on an improvement in progression-free survival in patients with first recurrence after 6 months of platinum-based chemotherapy; no overall survival benefit was demonstrated.
| bevacizumab | 15 mg /kg | IV | Day 1 |
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(given prior to carboplatin/gemcitabine on day 1) |
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| gemcitabine | 1000 mg /m² | IV | Day 1 and 8 |
| CARBOplatin | AUC 4 | IV | Day 1 |
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Adjust Carboplatin dose to AUC target (using Calvert formula) as outlined in "Other Notes" section. |
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REPEAT EVERY 21 DAYS
For a usual total of 6 cycles (10 permissible if continued response) of carboplatin/gemcitabine/bevacizumab, followed by bevacizumab alone until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Moderate (Carboplatin AUC < 5) (D1)
Low (D8)
Other Supportive Care:
Also refer to CCO Antiemetic Recommendations.
Doses should be modified according to the protocol by which the patient is being treated. The following recommendations have been adapted from clinical trials or product monographs. Bevacizumab should not be initiated in patients with recurrent hemoptysis, uncontrolled hypertension or wounds that require healing. Prior to treatment, a dental evaluation should be performed and major dental procedures completed. May consider hypersensitivity prophylaxis for patients who have had prior mild hypersensitivity reactions and are continuing on treatment.
Dosage with toxicity
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Worst Toxicity in Previous Cycle
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Gemcitabine
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Carboplatin
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Non-Hematologic
(related organ)
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Hematologic (counts x 109/L)
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% Full Dose*
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% Full Dose*
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Grade 3
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or
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Febrile neutropenia, thrombocytopenic bleeding, ANC < 0.5 for > 5 days or < 0.1 for > 3 days, or platelets < 25
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75%**
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75%#
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Grade 4
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Consider discontinuing,
or ↓ to 75%
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Consider discontinuing,
or ↓ to 75%
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Day 8 holds in > 1 cycle
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75%
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100%
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Pneumonitis,
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), Capillary Leak Syndrome (CLS) |
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Discontinue
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Discontinue
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| Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) |
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* do not retreat until ANC ≥ 1.5 x 109/L, platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L and toxicity ≤ grade 2.
**if toxicity recurs after gemcitabine dose reduction, omit day 8 gemcitabine
# use Egorin formula if isolated thrombocytopenia
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Toxicity on Day 8 of cycle
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Day 8 dose
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Non-hematologic
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Hematologic
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Gemcitabine
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ANC
(x 109/L)
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Platelets
(x 109/L)
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≤ grade 2
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and
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≥ 1.5
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and
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≥ 100
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100%
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≤ grade 2
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and
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1.0-1.49
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and/or
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75-99
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↓ to 50%
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grade 3 or 4
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and/or
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< 1.0
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and/or
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< 75
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Omit
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Pneumonitis
HUS SJS TEN CLS |
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Discontinue
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Bevacizumab action |
Toxicity |
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Any grade |
Grade 3 |
Grade 4 |
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Hold: |
Uncontrolled hypertension |
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Delayed wound healing |
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Proteinuria ≥ 2g/ 24 hours* |
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Surgery** |
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Discontinue: |
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Hypertension not controlled with medical management |
Hypertension |
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Wound dehiscence, poor healing requiring medical intervention; necrotizing fasciitis |
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Nephrotic syndrome; |
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Severe hypersensitivity reaction |
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Tracheo-esophageal fistula, other non-GI fistulae |
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Any internal fistula |
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GI Perforation or fistula |
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PRES, hypertensive encephalopathy |
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| Arterial thromboembolism |
Pulmonary embolism |
Venous thromboembolism (including pulmonary embolism) |
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Symptomatic cardiac failure |
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Recurrent hemoptysis > 2.5 mL |
Bleeding (any) |
Bleeding (any) |
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Intracranial bleeding |
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* may restart when < 2g/24hrs ** for 28 days PRIOR (if surgery elective) and AFTER major surgery, or until wound healed |
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Hepatic Impairment
No dosage adjustment recommended for bevacizumab.
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Bilirubin
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AST/ALT
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Gemcitabine
(% previous dose)
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Carboplatin
(% previous dose)
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1-2 x ULN
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And / or
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<2 x ULN
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100%
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100%
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2-4 x ULN
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2-5 x ULN
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Caution
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100%
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> 4 x ULN
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> 5 x ULN
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Caution, consider ↓
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Caution, consider ↓
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Renal Impairment
No dosage adjustment recommended for bevacizumab, however patients > 65 years old may be increased risk of arterial thrombotic events as well as myelosuppression, fatigue, hypertension, dysphonia, proteinuria and GI effects.
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CrCl (mL/min)
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Gemcitabine
(% previous dose)
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Carboplatin
(% previous dose)
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> 60
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100%
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Use Calvert formula
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40-60
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100%
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20-40
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Caution
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< 20
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Consider discontinuing or ↓
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Discontinue
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Dosage in the Elderly
Use with caution; patients > 65 years old have an increased risk of arterial thrombotic events as well as myelosuppression, fatigue, proteinuria, hypertension, dizziness, dysphonia, anorexia and GI effects.
Refer to gemcitabine, CARBOplatin, bevacizumab drug monograph(s) for additional details of adverse effects
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Very common (≥ 50%) |
Common (25-49%) |
Less common (10-24%) |
Uncommon (< 10%), but may be severe or life-threatening |
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Refer to gemcitabine, CARBOplatin, bevacizumab drug monograph(s) for additional details
- Use with caution with bisphosphonates and anti-angiogenic drugs given increased risk of ONJ
- Use with caution with anthracyclines or thoracic radiation; this may increase the risk of cardiotoxicity
- Monitor closely with aminoglycosides and other nephrotoxic drugs including diuretics
- Monitor closely with phenytoin; phenytoin dosage adjustment may be required
- Monitor INR in patients receiving warfarin; warfarin dosage adjustment may be required
Refer to gemcitabine, CARBOplatin, bevacizumab drug monograph(s) for additional details
Administration:
Gemcitabine
- May dilute reconstituted drug in normal saline for IV infusion, resulting in a minimum final concentration of at least 0.1 mg/mL.
- Infuse over 30 minutes through free-flowing IV. Infusion time beyond 60 minutes has been shown to increase toxicity.
CARBOplatin
- Mix in 100mL to 250mL bag (5% Dextrose or Normal Saline); infuse IV over 15 to 60 minutes.
- Incompatible with sets, needles or syringes containing aluminum – leads to precipitation and loss of potency.
- Protect from light.
Bevacizumab
- Bevacizumab infusions should not be administered or mixed with Dextrose or Glucose solutions due to potential for drug degradation.
- Mix in 100 mL bag NS. (Dilution should be 1.4 -16.5 mg/mL).
- Do not shake. Should not be mixed or diluted with other drugs.
- Compatible with PVC or polyolefin bags.
- DO NOT ADMINISTER AS AN IV PUSH OR BOLUS
- Infused over 90 minutes as loading dose, if tolerated next infusion can be given over 60 minutes; can thereafter be given over 30 minutes as maintenance dose
- Alternative infusion rates have been described by Mahfoud et al and Reidy et al, but these have not been approved by Health Canada
- Refrigerate unopened vials and protect from light; do not freeze.
Contraindications:
- Patients with known hypersensitivity to Chinese hamster ovary cell product, to other recombinant human or humanized antibodies or platinum-containing compounds
- Patients with untreated CNS metastases
- Patients with recurrent hemoptysis (>2.5ml) or serious hemorrhage
Other Warnings/Precautions:
- Patients who have received extensive prior treatment, have poor performance status and those over 65 years of age
- Patients with a history of arterial thromboembolism or significant cardiovascular disease or cardiac failure
- Patients with coagulopathies (congenital, acquired or therapeutic)
- Hypertension should be controlled prior to starting treatment
- Bevacizumab should not be initiated for at least 28 days following major surgery or until wound healing has occurred; hold for 28 days prior to major elective surgery
- The safety and efficacy of concurrent radiotherapy and bevacizumab has not been established.
- Avoid administration of gemcitabine as a prolonged infusion (more than 60 minutes) or more frequently than weekly since this can increase toxicity
- Use with caution in patients with impaired hepatic function, including concurrent liver metastases or a previous history of hepatitis, alcoholism or liver cirrhosis
- Use with caution in patients with, and those at risk of renal impairment
Treating physicians may decide to monitor more or less frequently for individual patients but should always consider recommendations from the product monograph.
Recommended Clinical Monitoring
- CBC; Baseline and at each visit
- Blood pressure; Baseline and every 2-3 weeks during therapy; more frequently in patients who develop hypertension
- Urine dipstick, 24 hour urine collection is recommended for patients with a 2+ or greater urine dipstick; Baseline and at each visit
- Dental evaluation; Baseline
- Liver function tests; Baseline and before each cycle
- Renal function tests, including electrolytes; Baseline and before each cycle
- Clinical assessment of hypersensitivity, GI symptoms, hemorrhage, infection, thromboembolism, myelosuppression, delayed wound healing, neurologic and cardiac effects; At each visit
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Grade toxicity using the current NCI-CTCAE (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events) version
Suggested Clinical Monitoring
- Cardiac function tests (Echo, RNA and/or MUGA scans) especially in patients who are close to the lifetime cumulative dose of anthracyclines/anthracenediones; Baseline and as clinically indicated
- INR for patients receiving warfarin; Baseline and regular
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Bevacizumab, carboplatin and gemcitabine drug monographs, Cancer Care Ontario
Aghajanian C, Blank SV, Goff BA, et al. OCEANS: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial of chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab in patients with
platinum-sensitive recurrent epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2012 Jun 10;30(17):2039-45.
Calvert Formula: (area under the curve method)
- AUC = product of serum concentration (mg/mL) and time (min)
- GFR (glomerular filtration rate) expressed as measured Creatinine Clearance or estimated from Serum Creatinine (by Cockcroft and Gault method or Jelliffe method)
Calvert AH, Newell DR, Gumbrell LA, et al, Carboplatin dosage: Prospective evaluation of a simple formula based on renal function. J Clin Oncol, 1989; 7: 1748-1756
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