Talzenna Special Precautions

Myelosuppression: Myelosuppression consisting of anaemia, leucopenia/neutropenia, and/or thrombocytopenia, have been reported in patients treated with talazoparib (see Adverse Reactions). Talazoparib should not be started until patients have recovered from haematological toxicity caused by previous therapy (≤Grade 1).
Precautions should be taken to routinely monitor haematology parameters and signs and symptoms associated with anaemia, leucopenia/neutropenia, and/or thrombocytopenia in patients receiving talazoparib. If such events occur, dose modifications (reduction or interruption) are recommended (see Dosage & Administration). Supportive care with or without blood and/or platelet transfusions and/or administration of colony stimulating factors may be used as appropriate.
Myelodysplastic syndrome/Acute myeloid leukaemia: Myelodysplastic syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (MDS/AML) have been reported in patients who received poly (adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, including talazoparib. Overall, MDS/AML has been reported in 2 out of 584 (0.3%) solid tumour patients treated with talazoparib in clinical studies. Potential contributing factors for the development of MDS/AML include previous platinum-containing chemotherapy, other DNA damaging agents or radiotherapy. Complete blood counts should be obtained at baseline and monitored monthly for signs of haematologic toxicity during treatment. If MDS/AML is confirmed, talazoparib should be discontinued.
Contraception in women of childbearing potential: Talazoparib was clastogenic in an in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in human peripheral blood lymphocytes and in an in vivo bone marrow micronucleus assay in rats but not mutagenic in Ames assay (see Pharmacology: Toxicology: Preclinical safety data under Actions), and may cause foetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Pregnant women should be advised of the potential risk to the foetus (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation). Women of childbearing potential should not become pregnant while receiving Talzenna and should not be pregnant at the beginning of treatment. A pregnancy test should be performed on all women of childbearing potential prior to treatment.
A highly effective method of contraception is required for female patients during treatment with Talzenna, and for at least 7 months after completing therapy. Since the use of hormonal contraception is not recommended in patients with breast cancer, two non-hormonal and complementary contraception methods should be used (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation).
Male patients with female partners of reproductive potential or pregnant partners should be advised to use effective contraception (even after vasectomy), during treatment with Talzenna and for at least 4 months after the final dose.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Talzenna may have a minor influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Fatigue/asthenia or dizziness may occur following administration of talazoparib.