VOTUBIA 5mg oral dispersion tablets medication leaflet

L01EG02 everolimus • Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Protein kinase inhibitors | Mammalian target of rapamycin (MTOR) kinase inhibitors

Everolimus is a medication used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, as well as for preventing organ rejection after transplantation. It works by inhibiting a protein involved in cell growth and multiplication, thus helping to slow disease progression and reduce the risk of transplant rejection.

Everolimus is usually administered as tablets, according to the doctor's instructions, and the dose is adjusted depending on the condition being treated and the patient's response to therapy.

Side effects may include decreased immunity, infections, mouth ulcers, fatigue, digestive disorders, or increased blood sugar and cholesterol levels. In rare cases, severe reactions may occur, which is why careful monitoring is necessary during treatment.

Everolimus is an important option for patients with certain forms of cancer or who have undergone a transplant, helping to improve prognosis and increase the chances of treatment success.

General data about VOTUBIA 5mg

Substance: everolimus

Date of last drug list: 01-06-2025

Commercial code: W64605001

Concentration: 5mg

Pharmaceutical form: oral dispersion tablets

Quantity: 30

Product type: original

Price: 7594.01 RON

Prescription restrictions: P-RF - Medicines prescription that is retained in the pharmacy (not renewable).

Marketing authorisation

Manufacturer: NOVARTIS PHARMA GMBH - GERMANIA

Holder: NOVARTIS EUROPHARM LIMITED - IRLANDA

Number: 710/2011/14

Shelf life: 3 years

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Contents of the package leaflet for the medicine VOTUBIA 5mg oral dispersion tablets

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Votubia 1 mg dispersible tablets

Votubia 2 mg dispersible tablets

Votubia 3 mg dispersible tablets

Votubia 5 mg dispersible tablets

2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Votubia 1 mg dispersible tablets

Each dispersible tablet contains 1 mg everolimus.

Excipient with known effect

Each dispersible tablet contains 0.98 mg lactose.

Votubia 2 mg dispersible tablets

Each dispersible tablet contains 2 mg everolimus.

Excipient with known effect

Each dispersible tablet contains 1.96 mg lactose.

Votubia 3 mg dispersible tablets

Each dispersible tablet contains 3 mg everolimus.

Excipient with known effect

Each dispersible tablet contains 2.94 mg lactose.

Votubia 5 mg dispersible tablets

Each dispersible tablet contains 5 mg everolimus.

Excipient with known effect

Each dispersible tablet contains 4.90 mg lactose.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Dispersible tablet.

Votubia 1 mg dispersible tablets

White to slightly yellowish, round, flat tablets of approximately 7.1 mm in diameter, with a bevellededge and no score, engraved with “D1” on one side and “NVR” on the other.

Votubia 2 mg dispersible tablets

White to slightly yellowish, round, flat tablets of approximately 9.1 mm in diameter, with a bevellededge and no score, engraved with “D2” on one side and “NVR” on the other.

Votubia 3 mg dispersible tablets

White to slightly yellowish, round, flat tablets of approximately 10.1 mm in diameter, with a bevellededge and no score, engraved with “D3” on one side and “NVR” on the other.

Votubia 5 mg dispersible tablets

White to slightly yellowish, round, flat tablets of approximately 12.1 mm in diameter, with a bevellededge and no score, engraved with “D5” on one side and “NVR” on the other.

4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

4.1 Therapeutic indications

Refractory seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

Votubia is indicated as adjunctive treatment of patients aged 2 years and older whose refractorypartial-onset seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, are associated with TSC.

Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) associated with TSC

Votubia is indicated for the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with SEGA associated with TSCwho require therapeutic intervention but are not amenable to surgery.

The evidence is based on analysis of change in SEGA volume. Further clinical benefit, such asimprovement in disease-related symptoms, has not been demonstrated.

4.2 Posology and method of administration

Treatment with Votubia should be initiated by a physician experienced in the treatment of patientswith TSC and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Posology

Careful titration may be required to obtain the optimal therapeutic effect. Doses that will be toleratedand effective vary between patients. Concomitant antiepileptic therapy may affect the metabolism ofeverolimus and may contribute to this variance (see section 4.5).

Dosing is individualised based on Body Surface Area (BSA) using the Dubois formula, where weight(W) is in kilograms and height (H) is in centimetres:

BSA = (W0.425 x H0.725) x 0.007184

Starting dose and target trough concentrations in SEGA associated with TSC

The recommended starting dose for Votubia for the treatment of patients with SEGA is 4.5 mg/m2. Ahigher starting dose of 7 mg/m2 is recommended for patients 1 to less than 3 years of age based onpharmacokinetic simulations (see section 5.2). Different strengths of Votubia dispersible tablets can becombined to attain the desired dose.

Dosing recommendations for paediatric patients with SEGA are consistent with those for the adult

SEGA population, except for patients in the range from 1 year to less than 3 years of age, and thosewith hepatic impairment (see section “Hepatic impairment” below and section 5.2).

Starting dose and target trough concentrations in TSC with refractory seizures

The recommended starting dose for Votubia for the treatment of patients with seizures is shown in

Table 1. Different strengths of Votubia dispersible tablets can be combined to attain the desired dose.

Table 1 Votubia starting dose for patients with TSC and refractory seizures

Age Starting dose without Starting dose withco-administration of co-administration of

CYP3A4/PgP inducer CYP3A4/PgP inducer<6 years 6 mg/m2 9 mg/m2≥6 years 5 mg/m2 8 mg/m2

Dosing recommendations for paediatric patients with seizures are consistent with those for the adultpopulation, except for patients in the range from 2 years to less than 6 years of age (see Table 1above), and those with hepatic impairment (see section “Hepatic impairment” below and section 5.2).

Dose monitoring

Everolimus whole blood trough concentrations should be assessed at least 1 week after commencingtreatment. Dosing should be titrated to attain trough concentrations of 5 to 15 ng/ml. The dose may beincreased to attain a higher trough concentration within the target range to obtain optimal efficacy,subject to tolerability.

Titration

Individualised dosing should be titrated by increasing the dose by increments of 1 to 4 mg to attain thetarget trough concentration for optimal clinical response. Efficacy, safety, concomitant therapy, andthe current trough concentration should be considered when planning for dose titration. Individualiseddose titration can be based on simple proportion:

New everolimus dose = current dose x (target concentration/current concentration)

For example, a patient’s current dose based on BSA is 4 mg with a steady-state concentration of4 ng/ml. In order to achieve a target concentration above the lower Cmin limit of 5 ng/ml, e.g. 8 ng/ml,the new everolimus dose would be 8 mg (an increase of 4 mg from the current daily dose).

Long-term monitoring

For patients with TSC who have SEGA, SEGA volume should be evaluated approximately 3 monthsafter commencing Votubia therapy, with subsequent dose adjustments taking changes in SEGAvolume, corresponding trough concentration, and tolerability into consideration.

For patients with TSC who have SEGA and patients with TSC and refractory seizures, once a stabledose is attained, trough concentrations should be monitored every 3 to 6 months in patients withchanging BSA, or every 6 to 12 months in patients with stable BSA, for the duration of treatment.

Treatment should continue as long as clinical benefit is observed or until unacceptable toxicity occurs.

If a dose is missed, the patient should not take an additional dose, but take the usual prescribed nextdose.

Dose adjustments due to adverse reactions

Management of severe and/or intolerable suspected adverse reactions may require dose reductionand/or temporary interruption of Votubia therapy. For adverse reactions of Grade 1, dose adjustment isusually not required. If dose reduction is required, the recommended dose is approximately 50% lowerthan the daily dose previously administered. For dose reductions below the lowest available strength,alternate day dosing should be considered.

Table 2 summarises dose adjustment recommendations for specific adverse reactions (see alsosection 4.4).

Table 2 Votubia dose adjustment recommendations

Adverse reaction Severity1 Votubia dose adjustment

Non-infectious Grade 2 Consider interruption of therapy until symptoms improve topneumonitis Grade 1.

Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50% lower than thedaily dose previously administered.

Discontinue treatment if failure to recover within 4 weeks.

Grade 3 Interrupt Votubia until symptoms resolve to Grade 1.

Consider re-initiating Votubia at approximately 50% lowerthan the daily dose previously administered. If toxicityrecurs at Grade 3, consider discontinuation.

Grade 4 Discontinue Votubia.

Stomatitis Grade 2 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 1.

Re-initiate Votubia at same dose.

If stomatitis recurs at Grade 2, interrupt dose until recoveryto Grade 1. Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50%lower than the daily dose previously administered.

Grade 3 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 1.

Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50% lower than thedaily dose previously administered.

Grade 4 Discontinue Votubia.

Other Grade 2 If toxicity is tolerable, no dose adjustment required.

non-haematological If toxicity becomes intolerable, temporary dose interruptiontoxicities until recovery to Grade 1. Re-initiate Votubia at same dose.(excluding metabolic If toxicity recurs at Grade 2, interrupt Votubia until recoveryevents) to Grade 1. Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50%lower than the daily dose previously administered.

Grade 3 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 1.

Consider re-initiating Votubia at approximately 50% lowerthan the daily dose previously administered. If toxicityrecurs at Grade 3, consider discontinuation.

Grade 4 Discontinue Votubia.

Metabolic events Grade 2 No dose adjustment required.

(e.g.

hyperglycaemia,dyslipidaemia)

Grade 3 Temporary dose interruption.

Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50% lower than thedaily dose previously administered.

Grade 4 Discontinue Votubia.

Thrombocytopenia Grade 2 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 1(<75, ≥50x109/l) (≥75x109/l). Re-initiate Votubia at same dose.

Grade 3 & 4 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 1(<50x109/l) (≥75x109/l). Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50% lowerthan the daily dose previously administered.

Neutropenia Grade 2 No dose adjustment required.

(≥1x109/l)

Grade 3 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 2(<1, ≥0.5x109/l) (≥1x109/l). Re-initiate Votubia at same dose.

Grade 4 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 2(<0.5x109/l) (≥1x109/l). Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50% lowerthan the daily dose previously administered.

Febrile neutropenia Grade 3 Temporary dose interruption until recovery to Grade 2(≥1.25x109/l) and no fever.

Re-initiate Votubia at approximately 50% lower than thedaily dose previously administered.

Grade 4 Discontinue Votubia.1 Grading based on National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse

Events (CTCAE) v3.0

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus blood concentrations, using a validated assay, is required.

Trough concentrations should be assessed at least 1 week after the initial dose, after any change indose or pharmaceutical form, after initiation of or change in co-administration of CYP3A4 inhibitors(see sections 4.4 and 4.5) or after any change in hepatic status (Child-Pugh) (see “Hepaticimpairment” below and section 5.2). Trough concentrations should be assessed 2 to 4 weeks afterinitiation of or change in co-administration of CYP3A4 inducers (see sections 4.4 and 4.5) since thenatural degradation time of the induced enzymes has to be taken into account. When possible, thesame assay and laboratory for therapeutic drug monitoring should be used throughout the treatment.

Switching pharmaceutical forms

Votubia is available in two pharmaceutical forms: tablets and dispersible tablets. Votubia tablets and

Votubia dispersible tablets are not to be used interchangeably. The two pharmaceutical forms must notbe combined to achieve the desired dose. The same pharmaceutical form must be used consistently, asappropriate for the indication being treated.

When switching pharmaceutical forms, the dose should be adjusted to the closest milligram strength ofthe new pharmaceutical form and the everolimus trough concentration should be assessed at least1 week later (see section “Therapeutic drug monitoring” above).

Special populations
Elderly

No dose adjustment is required (see section 5.2).

Renal impairment

No dose adjustment is required (see section 5.2).

Hepatic impairment

Patients <18 years of age:

Votubia is not recommended for patients <18 years of age with SEGA or refractory seizures andhepatic impairment.

Patients ≥18 years of age:

* Mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A): 75% of the recommended starting dose calculatedbased on BSA (rounded to the nearest strength)

* Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B): 50% of the recommended starting dosecalculated based on BSA (rounded to the nearest strength)

* Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C): Votubia is only recommended if the desired benefitoutweighs the risk. In this case, 25% of the dose calculated based on BSA (rounded to thenearest strength) must not be exceeded.

Everolimus whole blood trough concentrations should be assessed at least 1 week after any change inhepatic status (Child-Pugh).

Paediatric population

The safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic profile of Votubia in children below the age of 1 year with

TSC who have SEGA have not been established. No data are available (see sections 5.1 and 5.2).

The safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic profile of Votubia has not been established in children belowthe age of 2 years with TSC and refractory seizures. Currently available data are described insection 5.2, but no recommendation on a posology can be made.

Clinical study results did not show an impact of Votubia on growth and pubertal development.

Method of administration

Votubia must be administered orally once daily at the same time every day, consistently either with orwithout food (see section 5.2).

Votubia dispersible tablets are to be taken as a suspension only and must not be swallowed whole,chewed, or crushed. The suspension can be prepared either in an oral syringe or in a small glass. Careshould be taken to ensure the entire dose is ingested.

The suspension must be administered immediately after preparation. If not administered within30 minutes of preparation when using an oral syringe or 60 minutes when using a small glass, thesuspension must be discarded and a new suspension must be prepared (see section 6.3). Only watershould be used as the vehicle.

For further details on handling, see section 6.6.

4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other rapamycin derivatives or to any of the excipientslisted in section 6.1.

4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Non-infectious pneumonitis

Non-infectious pneumonitis is a class effect of rapamycin derivatives, including everolimus.

Non-infectious pneumonitis (including interstitial lung disease) was described very commonly inpatients taking everolimus in the advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) setting (see section 4.8). Somecases were severe and on rare occasions, a fatal outcome was observed. A diagnosis of non-infectiouspneumonitis should be considered in patients presenting with non-specific respiratory signs andsymptoms such as hypoxia, pleural effusion, cough or dyspnoea, and in whom infectious, neoplasticand other non-medicinal causes have been excluded by means of appropriate investigations.

Opportunistic infections such as pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) pneumonia (PJP, PCP) should beruled out in the differential diagnosis of non-infectious pneumonitis (see section “Infections” below).

Patients should be advised to report promptly any new or worsening respiratory symptoms.

Patients who develop radiological changes suggestive of non-infectious pneumonitis and have few orno symptoms may continue Votubia therapy without dose adjustments. If symptoms are moderate,consideration should be given to interruption of therapy until symptoms improve. The use ofcorticosteroids may be indicated. Votubia may be reinitiated at a daily dose approximately 50% lowerthan the dose previously administered.

For cases where symptoms of non-infectious pneumonitis are severe, Votubia therapy should bediscontinued and the use of corticosteroids may be indicated until clinical symptoms resolve. Votubiamay be reinitiated at a daily dose approximately 50% lower than the dose previously administereddepending on the individual clinical circumstances.

For patients who require use of corticosteroids for treatment of non-infectious pneumonitis,prophylaxis for pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) pneumonia (PJP, PCP) may be considered.

Infections

Everolimus has immunosuppressive properties and may predispose patients to bacterial, fungal, viralor protozoal infections, including infections with opportunistic pathogens (see section 4.8). Localisedand systemic infections, including pneumonia, other bacterial infections, invasive fungal infectionssuch as aspergillosis, candidiasis or pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) pneumonia (PJP, PCP) and viralinfections including reactivation of hepatitis B virus, have been described in patients takingeverolimus. Some of these infections have been severe (e.g. leading to sepsis [including septic shock],respiratory or hepatic failure) and occasionally fatal in adult and paediatric patients (see section 4.8).

Physicians and patients should be aware of the increased risk of infection with Votubia. Pre-existinginfections should be treated appropriately and should have resolved fully before starting treatmentwith Votubia. While taking Votubia, be vigilant for symptoms and signs of infection; if a diagnosis ofinfection is made, institute appropriate treatment promptly and consider interruption or discontinuationof Votubia.

If a diagnosis of invasive systemic fungal infection is made, Votubia treatment should be promptly andpermanently discontinued and the patient treated with appropriate antifungal therapy.

Cases of pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) pneumonia (PJP, PCP), some with fatal outcome, have beenreported in patients who received everolimus. PJP/PCP may be associated with concomitant use ofcorticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents. Prophylaxis for PJP/PCP should be consideredwhen concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required.

Hypersensitivity reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions manifested by symptoms including, but not limited to, anaphylaxis,dyspnoea, flushing, chest pain or angioedema (e.g. swelling of the airways or tongue, with or withoutrespiratory impairment) have been observed with everolimus (see section 4.3).

Concomitant use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Patients taking concomitant ACE inhibitor (e.g. ramipril) therapy may be at increased risk forangioedema (e.g. swelling of the airways or tongue, with or without respiratory impairment) (seesection 4.5).

Stomatitis

Stomatitis, including mouth ulcerations and oral mucositis, is the most commonly reported adversereaction in patients treated with Votubia (see section 4.8). Stomatitis mostly occurs within the first8 weeks of treatment. A single-arm study in postmenopausal breast cancer patients treated with

Afinitor (everolimus) plus exemestane suggested that an alcohol-free corticosteroid oral solution,administered as a mouthwash during the initial 8 weeks of treatment, may decrease the incidence andseverity of stomatitis (see section 5.1). Management of stomatitis may therefore include prophylactic(in adults) and/or therapeutic use of topical treatments, such as an alcohol-free corticosteroid oralsolution as a mouthwash. However products containing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine and thymederivatives should be avoided as they may exacerbate the condition. Monitoring for and treatment offungal infection is recommended, especially in patients being treated with steroid-based medicinalproducts. Antifungal agents should not be used unless fungal infection has been diagnosed (seesection 4.5).

Haemorrhage

Serious cases of haemorrhage, some with a fatal outcome, have been reported in patients treated witheverolimus in the oncology setting. No serious cases of renal haemorrhage were reported in the TSCsetting.

Caution is advised in patients taking Votubia, particularly during concomitant use with activesubstances known to affect platelet function or that can increase the risk of haemorrhage as well as inpatients with a history of bleeding disorders. Healthcare professionals and patients should be vigilantfor signs and symptoms of bleeding throughout the treatment period, especially if risk factors forhaemorrhage are combined.

Renal failure events

Cases of renal failure (including acute renal failure), some with a fatal outcome, have been observed inpatients treated with Votubia (see section 4.8). Renal function of patients should be monitoredparticularly where patients have additional risk factors that may further impair renal function.

Laboratory tests and monitoring

Renal function

Elevations of serum creatinine, usually mild, and proteinuria have been reported in patients treatedwith Votubia (see section 4.8). Monitoring of renal function, including measurement of blood ureanitrogen (BUN), urinary protein or serum creatinine, is recommended prior to the start of Votubiatherapy and periodically thereafter.

Blood glucose

Hyperglycaemia has been reported in patients taking Votubia (see section 4.8). Monitoring of fastingserum glucose is recommended prior to the start of Votubia therapy and periodically thereafter. Morefrequent monitoring is recommended when Votubia is co-administered with other medicinal productsthat may induce hyperglycaemia. When possible optimal glycaemic control should be achieved beforestarting a patient on Votubia.

Blood lipids

Dyslipidaemia (including hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia) has been reported inpatients taking Votubia. Monitoring of blood cholesterol and triglycerides prior to the start of Votubiatherapy and periodically thereafter, as well as management with appropriate medical therapy, is alsorecommended.

Haematological parameters

Decreased haemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils and platelets have been reported in patients treatedwith Votubia (see section 4.8). Monitoring of complete blood count is recommended prior to the startof Votubia therapy and periodically thereafter.

Interactions

Co-administration with inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4 and/or the multidrug efflux pump

P-glycoprotein (PgP) should be avoided. If co-administration of a moderate CYP3A4 and/or PgPinhibitor or inducer cannot be avoided, the clinical condition of the patient should be monitoredclosely. Monitoring of everolimus through concentrations and dose adjustments of Votubia may berequired (see section 4.5).

Concomitant treatment with potent CYP3A4/PgP inhibitors result in dramatically increased bloodconcentrations of everolimus (see section 4.5). There are currently not sufficient data to allow dosingrecommendations in this situation. Hence, concomitant treatment of Votubia and potent inhibitors isnot recommended.

Caution should be exercised when Votubia is taken in combination with orally administered CYP3A4substrates with a narrow therapeutic index due to the potential for drug interactions. If Votubia istaken with orally administered CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g. pimozide,terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, quinidine, ergot alkaloid derivatives or carbamazepine), the patientshould be monitored for undesirable effects described in the product information of the orallyadministered CYP3A4 substrate (see section 4.5).

Hepatic impairment

Votubia is not recommended for use in patients:

* ≥18 years of age with SEGA or refractory seizures and concomitant severe hepaticimpairment (Child-Pugh C) unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk (see sections 4.2 and5.2).

* <18 years of age with SEGA or refractory seizures and concomitant hepatic impairment(Child-Pugh A, B and C) (see sections 4.2 and 5.2).

Vaccinations

The use of live vaccines should be avoided during treatment with Votubia (see section 4.5). Forpaediatric patients who do not require immediate treatment, completion of the recommendedchildhood series of live virus vaccinations is advised prior to the start of therapy according to localtreatment guidelines.

Wound healing complications

Impaired wound healing is a class effect of rapamycin derivatives, including Votubia. Caution shouldtherefore be exercised with the use of Votubia in the peri-surgical period.

Lactose

Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency orglucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicinal product.

Radiation therapy complications

Serious and severe radiation reactions (such as radiation oesophagitis, radiation pneumonitis andradiation skin injury), including fatal cases, have been reported when everolimus was taken during, orshortly after, radiation therapy. Caution should therefore be exercised for the potentiation ofradiotherapy toxicity in patients taking everolimus in close temporal relationship with radiationtherapy.

Additionally, radiation recall syndrome (RRS) has been reported in patients taking everolimus whohad received radiation therapy in the past. In the event of RRS, interrupting or stopping everolimustreatment should be considered.

4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Everolimus is a substrate of CYP3A4, and also a substrate and moderate inhibitor of PgP. Therefore,absorption and subsequent elimination of everolimus may be influenced by products that affect

CYP3A4 and/or PgP. In vitro, everolimus is a competitive inhibitor of CYP3A4 and a mixed inhibitorof CYP2D6.

Known and theoretical interactions with selected inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4 and PgP arelisted in Table 3 below.

CYP3A4 and PgP inhibitors increasing everolimus concentrations

Substances that are inhibitors of CYP3A4 or PgP may increase everolimus blood concentrations bydecreasing metabolism or the efflux of everolimus from intestinal cells.

CYP3A4 and PgP inducers decreasing everolimus concentrations

Substances that are inducers of CYP3A4 or PgP may decrease everolimus blood concentrations byincreasing metabolism or the efflux of everolimus from intestinal cells.

Table 3 Effects of other active substances on everolimus

Active substance by Interaction - Change in Recommendations concerninginteraction Everolimus AUC/Cmax co-administration

Geometric mean ratio(observed range)

Potent CYP3A4/PgP inhibitors

Ketoconazole AUC ↑15.3-fold Concomitant treatment of Votubia(range 11.2-22.5) and potent inhibitors is not

Cmax ↑4.1-fold recommended.

(range 2.6-7.0)

Itraconazole, posaconazole, Not studied. Large increase invoriconazole everolimus concentration is

Telithromycin, expected.

clarithromycin

Nefazodone

Ritonavir, atazanavir,saquinavir, darunavir,indinavir, nelfinavir

Moderate CYP3A4/PgP inhibitors

Erythromycin AUC ↑4.4-fold Use caution when co-administration(range 2.0-12.6) of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors or

Cmax ↑2.0-fold PgP inhibitors cannot be avoided.

(range 0.9-3.5)

Imatinib AUC ↑ 3.7-fold If patients require co-administration

Cmax ↑ 2.2-fold of a moderate CYP3A4 or PgP

Verapamil AUC ↑3.5-fold inhibitor, reduce the daily dose by(range 2.2-6.3) approximately 50%. Further dose

Cmax ↑2.3-fold reduction may be required to manage(range1.3-3.8) adverse reactions (see sections 4.2

Ciclosporin oral AUC ↑2.7-fold and 4.4). Everolimus trough(range 1.5-4.7) concentrations should be assessed at

Cmax ↑1.8-fold least 1 week after the addition of a(range 1.3-2.6) moderate CYP3A4 or PgP inhibitor.

Cannabidiol (PgP inhibitor) AUC ↑2.5-fold If the moderate inhibitor is

C ↑2.5-fold discontinued, consider a washoutmax

Fluconazole Not studied. Increased exposure period of at least 2 to 3 days

Diltiazem expected. (average elimination time for most

Dronedarone Not studied. Increased exposure commonly used moderate inhibitors)expected. before the Votubia dose is returned

Amprenavir, fosamprenavir Not studied. Increased exposure to the dose used prior to initiation ofexpected. the co-administration. Theeverolimus trough concentrationshould be assessed at least 1 weeklater (see sections 4.2 and 4.4).

Grapefruit juice or other Not studied. Increased exposure Combination should be avoided.

food affecting CYP3A4/PgP expected (the effect varieswidely).

Potent and moderate CYP3A4 inducers

Rifampicin AUC ↓63% Avoid the use of concomitant potent(range 0-80%) CYP3A4 inducers.

Cmax ↓58%(range 10-70%) SEGA patients receiving

Dexamethasone Not studied. Decreased concomitant potent CYP3A4exposure expected. inducers may require an increased

Antiepileptics (e.g. Not studied. Decreased Votubia dose to achieve the samecarbamazepine, exposure expected. exposure as patients not takingphenobarbital, phenytoin) potent inducers. Dosing should be

Efavirenz, nevirapine Not studied. Decreased titrated to attain troughexposure expected. concentrations of 5 to 15 ng/ml asdescribed below.

Patients with seizures receivingconcomitant strong CYP3A4inducers (e.g., enzyme inducingantiepileptics carbamazepine,phenobarbital, and phenytoin) at thestart of treatment with everolimusrequire an increased starting dose toattain trough concentrations of 5 to15 ng/ml (see Table 1).

For patients not receivingconcomitant strong inducers at thestart of everolimus treatment, theco-administration may require anincreased Votubia dose. Ifconcentrations are below 5 ng/ml,the daily dose may be increased byincrements of 1 to 4 mg, checkingthe trough level and assessingtolerability before increasing thedose.

The addition of another concomitantstrong CYP3A4 inducer may notrequire additional dose adjustment.

Assess the everolimus trough level2 weeks after initiating the additionalinducer. Adjust the dose byincrements of 1 to 4 mg as necessaryto maintain the target troughconcentration.

Discontinuation of one of multiplestrong CYP3A4 inducers may notrequire additional dose adjustment.

Assess the everolimus trough level2 weeks after discontinuation of oneof multiple strong CYP3A4inducers. If all potent inducers arediscontinued, consider a washoutperiod of at least 3 to 5 days(reasonable time for significantenzyme de-induction) before the

Votubia dose is returned to the doseused prior to initiation of theco-administration. The everolimustrough concentrations should beassessed 2 to 4 weeks later since thenatural degradation time of theinduced enzymes has to be taken intoaccount (see sections 4.2 and 4.4).

St John’s Wort (Hypericum Not studied. Large decrease in Preparations containing St John’sperforatum) exposure expected. Wort should not be used duringtreatment with everolimus

Agents whose plasma concentration may be altered by everolimus

Based on in vitro results, the systemic concentrations obtained after oral daily doses of 10 mg makeinhibition of PgP, CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 unlikely. However, inhibition of CYP3A4 and PgP in thegut cannot be excluded. An interaction study in healthy subjects demonstrated that co-administrationof an oral dose of midazolam, a sensitive CYP3A substrate probe, with everolimus resulted in a 25%increase in midazolam Cmax and a 30% increase in midazolam AUC(0-inf). The effect is likely to be dueto inhibition of intestinal CYP3A4 by everolimus. Hence everolimus may affect the bioavailability oforally co-administered CYP3A4 substrates. However, a clinically relevant effect on the exposure ofsystemically administered CYP3A4 substrates is not expected (see section 4.4).

In EXIST-3 (Study CRAD001M2304), everolimus increased pre-dose concentrations of theantiepileptics carbamazepine, clobazam, and the clobazam metabolite N-desmethylclobazam by about10%. The increase in the pre-dose concentrations of these antiepileptics may not be clinicallysignificant but dose adjustments for antiepileptics with a narrow therapeutic index, e.g carbamazepine,may be considered. Everolimus had no impact on pre-dose concentrations of antiepileptics that aresubstrates of CYP3A4 (clonazepam, diazepam, felbamate and zonisamide).

Concomitant use of ACE inhibitors

Patients taking concomitant ACE inhibitor (e.g. ramipril) therapy may be at increased risk forangioedema (see section 4.4).

Concomitant ketogenic diet

The effect of a ketogenic diet may be mediated through mTOR inhibition. In the absence of clinicaldata, the possibility of an additive effect on adverse events cannot be excluded when everolimus isgiven in conjunction with a ketogenic diet.

Vaccinations

The immune response to vaccination may be affected and, therefore, vaccination may be less effectiveduring treatment with Votubia. The use of live vaccines should be avoided during treatment with

Votubia. Examples of live vaccines are: intranasal influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, oral polio,

BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin), yellow fever, varicella, and TY21a typhoid vaccines.

Radiation treatment

Potentiation of radiation treatment toxicity has been reported in patients receiving everolimus (seesections 4.4 and 4.8).

4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Women of childbearing potential/Contraception in males and females

Women of childbearing potential must use a highly effective method of contraception (e.g. oral,injected, or implanted non-oestrogen-containing hormonal method of birth control, progesterone-basedcontraceptives, hysterectomy, tubal ligation, complete abstinence, barrier methods, intrauterine device[IUD], and/or female/male sterilisation) while receiving everolimus, and for up to 8 weeks afterending treatment.

Male patients should not be prohibited from attempting to father children.

Pregnancy

There are no adequate data from the use of everolimus in pregnant women. Studies in animals haveshown reproductive toxicity effects including embryotoxicity and foetotoxicity (see section 5.3). Thepotential risk for humans is unknown.

Everolimus is not recommended during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not usingcontraception.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether everolimus is excreted in human breast milk. However, in rats, everolimusand/or its metabolites readily pass into the milk (see section 5.3). Therefore, women taking everolimusshould not breast-feed during treatment and for 2 weeks after the last dose.

Fertility

The potential for everolimus to cause infertility in male and female patients is unknown, howeversecondary amenorrhoea and associated luteinising hormone (LH)/follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)imbalance has been observed in female patients (see also section 5.3 for preclinical observations onthe male and female reproductive systems). Based on non-clinical findings, male and female fertilitymay be compromised by treatment with everolimus (see section 5.3).

4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Votubia has minor or moderate influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Patients should beadvised to be cautious when driving or using machines if they experience fatigue during treatmentwith Votubia.

4.8 Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile

Three randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pivotal phase III studies, including double-blindand open label treatment periods, and a non-randomised, open-label, single-arm phase II studycontribute to the safety profile of Votubia (n=612, including 409 patients <18 years of age; medianduration of exposure 36.8 months [range 0.5 to 83.2]).

* EXIST-3 (CRAD001M2304): This was a randomised, double-blind, controlled, phase III trialcomparing adjunctive treatment of low and high everolimus exposure (low trough [LT] range of3-7 ng/ml [n=117] and high trough [HT] range of 9-15 ng/ml [n=130]) versus placebo (n=119),in patients with TSC and refractory partial-onset seizures receiving 1 to 3 antiepileptics. Themedian duration of the double-blind period was 18 weeks. The cumulative median durationexposure to Votubia (361 patients who took at least one dose of everolimus) was 30.4 months(range 0.5 to 48.8).

* EXIST-2 (CRAD001M2302): This was a randomised, double-blind, controlled, phase III trial ofeverolimus (n=79) versus placebo (n=39) in patients with either TSC plus renalangiomyolipoma (n=113) or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) plus renalangiomyolipoma (n=5). The median duration of blinded study treatment was 48.1 weeks (range2 to 115) for patients receiving Votubia and 45.0 weeks (range 9 to 115) for those receivingplacebo. The cumulative median duration of exposure to Votubia (112 patients who took at leastone dose of everolimus) was 46.9 months (range 0.5 to 63.9).

* EXIST-1 (CRAD001M2301): This was a randomised, double-blind, controlled, phase III trial ofeverolimus (n=78) versus placebo (n=39) in patients with TSC who have SEGA, irrespective ofage. The median duration of blinded study treatment was 52.2 weeks (range 24 to 89) forpatients receiving Votubia and 46.6 weeks (range 14 to 88) for those receiving placebo. Thecumulative median duration of exposure to Votubia (111 patients who took at least one dose ofeverolimus) was 47.1 months (range 1.9 to 58.3).

* CRAD001C2485: This was a prospective, open-label, single-arm phase II study of everolimusin patients with SEGA (n=28). The median duration of exposure was 67.8 months (range 4.7 to83.2).

The adverse events considered to be associated with the use of Votubia (adverse reactions), basedupon the review and medical assessment of all adverse events reported in the above studies, aredescribed below.

The most frequent adverse reactions (incidence ≥1/10) from the pooled safety data are (in decreasingorder): stomatitis, pyrexia, nasopharyngitis, diarrhoea, upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting,cough, rash, headache, amenorrhoea, acne, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, sinusitis, menstruationirregular, pharyngitis, decreased appetite, fatigue, hypercholesterolaemia, and hypertension.

The most frequent grade 3-4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥1%) were pneumonia, stomatitis,amenorrhoea, neutropenia, pyrexia, menstruation irregular, hypophosphataemia, diarrhoea, andcellulitis. The grades follow CTCAE Version 3.0 and 4.03.

Tabulated list of adverse reactions

Table 4 shows the incidence of adverse reactions based on pooled data of patients receivingeverolimus in the three TSC studies (including both the double-blind and open-label extension phase,where applicable). Adverse reactions are listed according to MedDRA system organ class. Frequencycategories are defined using the following convention: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to<1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000); notknown (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, adversereactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.

Table 4 Adverse reactions reported in TSC studies

Infections and infestations

Very common Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia a, urinary tractinfection, sinusitis, pharyngitis

Common Otitis media, cellulitis, pharyngitis streptococcal, gastroenteritis viral, gingivitis

Uncommon Herpes zoster, sepsis, bronchitis viral

Blood and lymphatic system disorders

Common Anaemia, neutropenia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia

Immune system disorders

Common Hypersensitivity

Metabolism and nutrition disorders

Very common Decreased appetite, hypercholesterolaemia

Common Hypertriglyceridaemia, hyperlipidaemia, hypophosphataemia, hyperglycaemia

Psychiatric disorders

Common Insomnia, aggression, irritability

Nervous system disorders

Very common Headache

Uncommon Dysgeusia

Vascular disorders

Very common Hypertension

Common Lymphoedema

Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders

Very common Cough

Common Epistaxis, pneumonitis

Gastrointestinal disorders

Very common Stomatitis b, diarrhoea, vomiting

Common Constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, oral pain, gastritis

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Very common Rash c, acne

Common Dry skin, acneiform dermatitis, pruritus, alopecia

Uncommon Angioedema

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

Uncommon Rhabdomyolysis

Renal and urinary disorders

Common Proteinuria

Reproductive system and breast disorders

Very common Amenorrhoea d, menstruation irregular d

Common Menorrhagia, ovarian cyst, vaginal haemorrhage

Uncommon Menstruation delayed d

General disorders and administration site conditions

Very common Pyrexia, fatigue

Investigations

Common Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood luteinising hormone increased,weight decreased

Uncommon Blood follicle stimulating hormone increased

Injury, poisoning and procedural complications

Not knowne Radiation recall syndrome, potentation of radiation reactiona Includes pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) pneumonia (PJP, PCP)b Includes (very common) stomatitis, mouth ulceration, aphthous ulcer; (common) tongueulceration, lip ulceration and (uncommon) gingival pain, glossitisc Includes (very common) rash; (common) rash erythematous, erythema, and (uncommon) rashgeneralised, rash maculo-papular, rash maculard Frequency based upon number of women from 10 to 55 years of age while on treatment in thepooled datae Adverse reaction identified in the post-marketing setting.

Description of selected adverse reactions

In clinical studies, everolimus has been associated with serious cases of hepatitis B reactivation,including fatal outcome. Reactivation of infection is an expected reaction during periods ofimmunosuppression.

In clinical studies and post-marketing spontaneous reports, everolimus has been associated with renalfailure events (including fatal outcome), proteinuria and increased serum creatinine. Monitoring ofrenal function is recommended (see section 4.4).

In clinical studies, everolimus has been associated with haemorrhage events. On rare occasions, fataloutcomes were observed in the oncology setting (see section 4.4). No serious cases of renalhaemorrhage were reported in the TSC setting.

In clinical studies and post-marketing spontaneous reports, everolimus has been associated with casesof pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) pneumonia (PJP, PCP), some with fatal outcome (see section 4.4).

Additional adverse reactions of relevance observed in oncology clinical studies and post-marketingspontaneous reports, were cardiac failure, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, impairedwound healing and hyperglycaemia.

In clinical studies and post-marketing spontaneous reports, angioedema has been reported with andwithout concomitant use of ACE inhibitors (see section 4.4).

Paediatric population

In the pivotal phase II study, 22 of the 28 SEGA patients studied were below the age of 18 years andin the pivotal phase III study, 101 of the 117 SEGA patients studied were below the age of 18 years. Inthe pivotal phase III study in patients with TSC and refractory seizures, 299 of the 366 patients studiedwere below the age of 18 years. The overall type, frequency and severity of adverse reactions observedin children and adolescents have been generally consistent with those observed in adults, with theexception of infections which were reported at a higher frequency and severity in children below theage of 6 years. A total of 49 out of 137 patients (36%) aged <6 years had Grade 3/4 infections,compared to 53 out of 272 patients (19%) aged 6 to <18 years and 27 out of 203 patients (13%) aged≥18 years. Two fatal cases due to infection were reported in 409 patients aged <18 years receivingeverolimus.

Elderly

In the oncology safety pooling, 37% of the patients treated with everolimus were ≥65 years of age.

The number of oncology patients with an adverse reaction leading to discontinuation of everolimuswas higher in patients ≥65 years of age (20% versus 13%). The most common adverse reactionsleading to discontinuation were pneumonitis (including interstitial lung disease), fatigue, dyspnoea,and stomatitis.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. Itallows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcareprofessionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting systemlisted in Appendix V.

4.9 Overdose

Reported experience with overdose in humans is very limited. Single doses of up to 70 mg have beengiven with acceptable acute tolerability in the adult population.

It is essential to assess everolimus blood levels in cases of suspected overdose. General supportivemeasures should be initiated in all cases of overdose. Everolimus is not considered dialysable to anyrelevant degree (less than 10% was removed within 6 hours of haemodialysis).

Paediatric population

A limited number of paediatric patients have been exposed to doses higher than 10 mg/m2/day. Nosigns of acute toxicity have been reported in these cases.

5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antineoplastic agents, protein kinase inhibitors, ATC code: L01EG02

Mechanism of action

Everolimus is a selective mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor. mTOR is a keyserine-threonine kinase, the activity of which is known to be upregulated in a number of humancancers. Everolimus binds to the intracellular protein FKBP-12, forming a complex that inhibitsmTOR complex-1 (mTORC1) activity. Inhibition of the mTORC1 signalling pathway interferes withthe translation and synthesis of proteins by reducing the activity of S6 ribosomal protein kinase(S6K1) and eukaryotic elongation factor 4E-binding protein (4EBP-1) that regulate proteins involvedin the cell cycle, angiogenesis and glycolysis. Everolimus can reduce levels of vascular endothelialgrowth factor (VEGF). In patients with TSC, treatment with everolimus increases VEGF-A anddecreases VEGF-D levels. Everolimus is a potent inhibitor of the growth and proliferation of tumourcells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts and blood-vessel-associated smooth muscle cells and has beenshown to reduce glycolysis in solid tumours in vitro and in vivo.

Two primary regulators of mTORC1 signalling are the oncogene suppressors tuberin-sclerosiscomplexes 1 & 2 (TSC1, TSC2). Loss of either TSC1 or TSC2 leads to elevated rheb-GTP levels, aras family GTPase, which interacts with the mTORC1 complex to cause its activation. mTORC1activation leads to a downstream kinase signalling cascade, including activation of the S6 kinases. In

TSC syndrome, inactivating mutations in the TSC1 or the TSC2 gene lead to hamartoma formationthroughout the body. Besides pathological changes in brain tissue (such as cortical tubers) which maycause seizures, the mTOR pathway is also implicated in the pathogenesis of epilepsy in TSC. ThemTOR regulates protein synthesis and multiple downstream cellular functions that may influenceneuronal excitability and epileptogenesis. Overactivation of mTOR results in neuronal dysplasia,aberrant axonogenesis and dendrite formation, increased excitatory synaptic currents, reducedmyelination, and disruption of the cortical laminar structure causing abnormalities in neuronaldevelopment and function. Preclinical studies in models of mTOR dysregulation in the braindemonstrated that treatment with an mTOR inhibitor such as everolimus could prolong survival,suppress seizures, prevent the development of new-onset seizures and prevent premature death.

In summary, everolimus is highly active in this neuronal model of TSC, with benefit apparentlyattributable to effects on mTORC1 inhibition. However, the exact mechanism of action in thereduction of seizures associated with TSC is not fully elucidated.

Clinical efficacy and safety

Phase III study in patients with TSC and refractory seizures

EXIST-3 (Study CRAD001M2304), a randomised, double-blind, multicentre, three-arm,parallel-group phase III study of Votubia versus placebo as adjunctive therapy was conducted in TSCpatients with refractory partial-onset seizures. In the study, partial-onset seizures were defined as allelectroencephalogram (EEG)-confirmed sensory seizures or motor seizures in which a generalisedonset had not been demonstrated on a past EEG. Patients were treated with concomitant and stabledose of 1 to 3 antiepileptics prior to study entry. The study consisted of three phases: an 8-weekbaseline observation phase; an 18-week double-blind, placebo-controlled core treatment phase(composed of titration and maintenance periods), an extension phase of ≥48 weeks in which allpatients received Votubia and a post-extension phase of ≤48 weeks in which all patients received

Votubia.

The study independently tested two different primary endpoints: 1) response rate defined as at least a50% reduction from baseline in frequency of partial-onset seizures during the maintenance period ofthe core phase; and 2) percentage reduction from baseline in frequency of partial-onset seizures duringthe maintenance period of the core phase.

Secondary endpoints included seizure freedom, proportion of patients with >25% seizure frequencyreduction from baseline, distribution of reduction from baseline in seizure frequency (≤-25%, >-25%to <25%; ≥25% to <50%; ≥50% to <75%; ≥75% to <100%; 100%), long-term evaluation of seizurefrequency and overall quality of life.

A total of 366 patients were randomised in a 1:1.09:1 ratio to Votubia (n=117) low trough (LT) range(3 to 7 ng/ml), Votubia (n=130) high trough (HT) range (9 to 15 ng/ml) or placebo (n=119). Themedian age for the total population was 10.1 years (range: 2.2-56.3; 28.4% <6 years, 30.9% 6 to<12 years, 22.4% 12 to <18 years and 18.3% >18 years). Median duration of treatment was 18 weeksfor all three arms in the core phase and 90 weeks (21 months) when considering both the core andextension phases.

At baseline, 19.4% of patients had focal seizures with retained awareness (sensory previouslyconfirmed on EEG or motor), 45.1% had focal seizures with impaired awareness (predominantlynon-motor), 69.1% had focal motor seizures (i.e. focal motor seizures with impaired awareness and/orsecondary generalised seizures), and 1.6% had generalised onset seizures (previously confirmed by

EEG). The median baseline seizure frequency across the treatment arms was 35, 38, and 42 seizuresper 28 days for the Votubia LT, Votubia HT, and placebo groups, respectively. The majority ofpatients (67%) failed 5 or more antiepileptics prior to the study and 41.0% and 47.8% of patients weretaking 2 and ≥3 antiepileptics during the study. The baseline data indicated mild to moderate mentalretardation in patients 6-18 years of age (scores of 60-70 on the Adaptive Behavior Composite and

Communication, Daily Living Skills, and Socialization Domain Scores).

The efficacy results for the primary endpoint are summarised in Table 5.

Table 5 EXIST-3 - Seizure frequency response rate (primary endpoint)

Votubia Placebo

LT target of HT target of3-7 ng/ml 9-15 ng/ml

Statistic N=117 N=130 N=119

Responders - n (%) 33 (28.2) 52 (40.0) 18 (15.1)

Response rate 95% CI a 20.3, 37.3 31.5, 49.0 9.2, 22.8

Odds ratio (versus placebo) b 2.21 3.9395% CI 1.16, 4.20 2.10, 7.32p-value (versus placebo) c 0.008 <0.001

Statistically significant per Bonferroni-Holm Yes Yesprocedure d

Non-responders - n (%) 84 (71.8) 78 (60.0) 101 (84.9)a Exact 95% CI obtained using Clopper-Pearson methodb Odds ratio and its 95% CI obtained using logistic regression stratified by age subgroup. Odds ratio>1 favours everolimus arm.c p-values computed from the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by age subgroupd Family-wise error rate of 2.5% one-sided

Consistent results were found for the supportive analysis of the median percentage reduction frombaseline in seizure frequency (other primary endpoint): 29.3% (95% CI: 18.8, 41.9) in the Votubia LTarm, 39.6% (95% CI: 35.0, 48.7) in the Votubia HT arm and 14.9% (95% CI: 0.1, 21.7) in the placeboarm. The p-values for superiority versus placebo were 0.003 (LT) and <0.001 (HT).

The seizure-free rate (the proportion of patients who became seizure-free during the maintenanceperiod of the core phase) was 5.1% (95% CI: 1.9, 10.8) and 3.8% (95% CI: 1.3, 8.7) in the Votubia LTand HT arms, respectively, versus 0.8% (95% CI: 0.0, pct. 4.6) of patients in the placebo arm.

Higher proportions of responders were evident for all response categories in the Votubia LT and HTarms relative to placebo (Figure 1). Furthermore, almost twice as many patients in the placebo armexperienced seizure exacerbation relative to the Votubia LT and HT arms.

Figure 1 EXIST-3 - Distribution of reduction from baseline in seizure frequency

Votubia 3-7 ng/ml50 Votubia 9-15 ng/ml

Placebo41.235.030.023.922.720.2 20.820 18.517.115.412.811.510 9.26.0 5.0 5.13.80.8 0.8

Exacerbation No change 25% resp. 50% resp. 75% resp. Seizure-free Missing≤-25 >-25 to <25 25 to <50 50 to <75 75 to <100 100

Reduction from baseline in seizure frequency (%)

A homogeneous and consistent everolimus effect was observed across all subgroups evaluated for theprimary efficacy endpoints by: age categories (Table 6), gender, race and ethnicity, seizure types,seizure frequency at baseline, number and name of concomitant antiepileptics, and TSC features(angiomyolipoma, SEGA, cortical tuber status). The effect of everolimus on infantile/epileptic spasmsor on seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome has not been studied and is not establishedfor generalised-onset seizures and subjects without cortical tubers.

Table 6 EXIST-3 - Seizure frequency response rate by age

Votubia Placebo

LT target of HT target of3-7 ng/ml 9-15 ng/ml

Age category N=117 N=130 N=119<6 years n=33 n=37 n=34

Response rate (95% CI) a 30.3 (15.6, 48.7) 59.5 (42.1, 75.2) 17.6 (6.8, 34.5)6 to <12 years n=37 n=39 n=37

Response rate (95% CI) a 29.7 (15.9, 47.0) 28.2 (15.0, 44.9) 10.8 (3.0, 25.4)12 to <18 years n=26 n=31 n=25

Response rate (95% CI) a 23.1 (9.0, 43.6) 32.3 (16.7, 51.4) 16.0 (4.5, 36.1)≥18 years b n=21 n=23 n=23

Response rate (95% CI) a 28.6 (11.3, 52.2) 39.1 (19.7, 61.5) 17.4 (5.0, 38.8)a Exact 95% CI obtained using Clopper-Pearson methodb No efficacy data available in elderly patients

At the end of the core phase, overall quality of life in patients aged 2 to <11 years (as measured by themean change from baseline in overall Quality Of Life score [total score] in the Childhood Epilepsy

Questionnaire [QOLCE]) was maintained in each Votubia treatment arm as well as in the placebo arm.

Proportion of patients (%)

Reduction in seizure frequency was sustained over an evaluation period of approximately 2 years.

Based on a sensitivity analysis considering patients who prematurely discontinued everolimus asnon-responders, response rates of 38.4% (95% CI: 33.4, 43.7) and 44.4% (95% CI: 38.2, 50.7) wereobserved after 1 and 2 years of exposure to everolimus, respectively.

Phase III study in SEGA patients

EXIST-1 (Study CRAD001M2301), a randomised, double-blind, multicentre phase III study of

Votubia versus placebo, was conducted in patients with SEGA, irrespective of age. Patients wererandomised in a 2:1 ratio to receive either Votubia or matching placebo. Presence of at least one

SEGA lesion ≥1.0 cm in longest diameter using MRI (based on local radiology assessment) wasrequired for entry. In addition, serial radiological evidence of SEGA growth, presence of a new SEGAlesion ≥1 cm in longest diameter, or new or worsening hydrocephalus was required for entry.

The primary efficacy endpoint was SEGA response rate based on independent central radiologyreview. The analysis was stratified by use of enzyme-inducing antiepileptics at randomisation(yes/no).

Key secondary endpoints in hierarchal order of testing included the absolute change in frequency oftotal seizure events per 24-hour EEG from baseline to week 24, time to SEGA progression, and skinlesion response rate.

A total of 117 patients were randomised, 78 to Votubia and 39 to placebo. The two treatment armswere generally well balanced with respect to demographic and baseline disease characteristics andhistory of prior anti-SEGA therapies. In the total population, 57.3% of patients were male and 93.2%were Caucasian. The median age for the total population was 9.5 years (age range for the Votubia arm:

1.0 to 23.9; age range for the placebo arm: 0.8 to 26.6), 69.2% of the patients were aged 3 to <18 yearsand 17.1% were <3 years at enrolment.

Of the enrolled patients, 79.5% had bilateral SEGAs, 42.7% had ≥2 target SEGA lesions, 25.6% hadinferior growth, 9.4% had evidence of deep parenchymal invasion, 6.8% had radiographic evidence ofhydrocephalus, and 6.8% had undergone prior SEGA-related surgery. 94.0% had skin lesions atbaseline and 37.6% had target renal angiomyolipoma lesions (at least one angiomyolipoma ≥1 cm inlongest diameter).

The median duration of blinded study treatment was 9.6 months (range: 5.5 to 18.1) for patientsreceiving Votubia and 8.3 months (range: 3.2 to 18.3) for those receiving placebo.

Results showed that Votubia was superior to placebo for the primary endpoint of best overall SEGAresponse (p<0.0001). Response rates were 34.6% (95% CI: 24.2, 46.2) for the Votubia arm comparedwith 0% (95% CI: 0.0, 9.0) for the placebo arm (Table 7). In addition, all 8 patients on the Votubiaarm who had radiographic evidence of hydrocephalus at baseline had a decrease in ventricular volume.

Patients initially treated with placebo were allowed to cross over to everolimus at the time of SEGAprogression and upon recognition that treatment with everolimus was superior to treatment withplacebo. All patients receiving at least one dose of everolimus were followed until medicinal productdiscontinuation or study completion. At the time of the final analysis, the median duration of exposureamong all such patients was 204.9 weeks (range: 8.1 to 253.7). The best overall SEGA response ratehad increased to 57.7% (95% CI: 47.9, 67.0) at the final analysis.

No patient required surgical intervention for SEGA during the entire course of the study.

Table 7 EXIST-1 - SEGA response

Primary analysis3 Final analysis4

Votubia Placebo p-value Votubia

N=78 N=39 N=111

SEGA response rate1,2 - (%) 34.6 0 <0.0001 57.795% CI 24.2, 46.2 0.0, 9.0 47.9, 67.0

Best overall SEGA response - (%)

Response 34.6 0 57.7

Stable disease 62.8 92.3 39.6

Progression 0 7.7 0

Not evaluable 2.6 0 2.71 according to independent central radiology review2 SEGA responses were confirmed with a repeat scan. Response was defined as: ≥50% reduction inthe sum of SEGA volume relative to baseline, plus no unequivocal worsening of non-target SEGAlesions, plus absence of new SEGA ≥1 cm in longest diameter, plus no new or worseninghydrocephalus3 Primary analysis for double blind period4 Final analysis includes patients who crossed over from the placebo group; median duration ofexposure to everolimus of 204.9 weeks

Consistent treatment effects were observed across all subgroups evaluated (i.e. enzyme-inducingantiepileptic use versus enzyme-inducing antiepileptic non-use, sex and age) at the primary analysis.

During the double-blind period, reduction of SEGA volume was evident within the initial 12 weeks of

Votubia treatment: 29.7% (22/74) of patients had ≥50% reductions in volume and 73.0% (54/74) had≥30% reductions in volume. Sustained reductions were evident at week 24, 41.9% (31/74) of patientshad ≥50% reductions and 78.4% (58/74) of patients had ≥30% reductions in SEGA volume.

In the everolimus treated population (N=111) of the study, including patients who crossed over fromthe placebo group, tumour response, starting as early as after 12 weeks on everolimus, was sustainedat later time points. The proportion of patients achieving at least 50% reductions in SEGA volume was45.9% (45/98) and 62.1% (41/66) at weeks 96 and 192 after start of everolimus treatment. Similarly,the proportion of patients achieving at least 30% reductions in SEGA volume was 71.4% (70/98) and77.3% (51/66) at weeks 96 and 192 after start of everolimus treatment.

Analysis of the first key secondary endpoint, change in seizure frequency, was inconclusive; thus,despite the fact that positive results were observed for the two subsequent secondary endpoints (timeto SEGA progression and skin lesion response rate), they could not be declared formally statisticallysignificant.

Median time to SEGA progression based on central radiology review was not reached in eithertreatment arm. Progressions were only observed in the placebo arm (15.4%; p=0.0002). Estimatedprogression-free rates at 6 months were 100% for the Votubia arm and 85.7% for the placebo arm. Thelong-term follow-up of patients randomised to everolimus and patients randomised to placebo whothereafter crossed over to everolimus demonstrated durable responses.

At the time of the primary analysis, Votubia demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements in skinlesion response (p=0.0004), with response rates of 41.7% (95% CI: 30.2, 53.9) for the Votubia armand 10.5% (95% CI: 2.9, 24.8) for the placebo arm. At the final analysis, the skin lesion response rateincreased to 58.1% (95% CI: 48.1, 67.7).

Phase II study in patients with SEGA

A prospective, open-label, single-arm phase II study (Study CRAD001C2485) was conducted toevaluate the safety and efficacy of Votubia in patients with SEGA. Radiological evidence of serial

SEGA growth was required for entry.

Change in SEGA volume during the core 6-month treatment phase, as assessed via an independentcentral radiology review, was the primary efficacy endpoint. After the core treatment phase, patientscould be enrolled into an extension phase where SEGA volume was assessed every 6 months.

In total, 28 patients received treatment with Votubia; median age was 11 years (range 3 to 34), 61%male, 86% Caucasian. Thirteen patients (46%) had a secondary smaller SEGA, including 12 in thecontralateral ventricle.

Primary SEGA volume was reduced at month 6 compared to baseline (p<0.001 [see Table 8]). Nopatient developed new lesions, worsening hydrocephalus or increased intracranial pressure, and nonerequired surgical resection or other therapy for SEGA.

Table 8 Change in primary SEGA volume over time

SEGA Independent central reviewvolume(cm3)

Baseline Month 6 Month 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month 48 Month 60n=28 n=27 n=26 n=24 n=23 n=24 n=23

Primary tumour volume

Mean 2.45 1.33 1.26 1.19 1.26 1.16 1.24(standard (2.813) (1.497) (1.526) (1.042) (1.298) (0.961) (0.959)deviation)

Median 1.74 0.93 0.84 0.94 1.12 1.02 1.17

Range 0.49 - 14. 0.31 - 7.9 0.29 - 8.1 0.20 - 4.6 0.22 - 6.5 0.18 - 4.1 0.21 - 4.323 8 8 3 2 9 9

Reduction from baseline

Mean 1.19 1.07 1.25 1.41 1.43 1.44(standard (1.433) (1.276) (1.994) (1.814) (2.267) (2.230)deviation)

Median 0.83 0.85 0.71 0.71 0.83 0.50

Range 0.06 - 6.2 0.02 - 6.0 -0.55 - 9.6 0.15 - 7.7 0.00 - 10. -0.74 - 9.85 5 0 1 96 4

Percentage reduction from baseline, n (%)≥50% 9 (33.3) 9 (34.6) 12 (50.0) 10 (43.5) 14 (58.3) 12 (52.2)≥30% 21 (77.8) 20 (76.9) 19 (79.2) 18 (78.3) 19 (79.2) 14 (60.9)>0% 27 26 23 23 23 21(100.0) (100.0) (95.8) (100.0) (95.8) (91.3)

No 0 0 0 0 1 (4.2) 0change

Increase 0 0 1 (4.2) 0 0 2 (8.7)

The robustness and consistency of the primary analysis were supported by the:

− change in primary SEGA volume as per local investigator assessment (p<0.001), with 75.0%and 39.3% of patients experiencing reductions of ≥30% and ≥50%, respectively− change in total SEGA volume as per independent central review (p<0.001) or local investigatorassessment (p<0.001).

One patient met the pre-specified criteria for treatment success (>75% reduction in SEGA volume)and was temporarily taken off trial therapy; however, SEGA re-growth was evident at the nextassessment at 4.5 months and treatment was restarted.

Long-term follow-up to a median duration of 67.8 months (range: 4.7 to 83.2) demonstrated sustainedefficacy.

Other studies

Stomatitis is the most commonly reported adverse reaction in patients treated with Votubia (seesections 4.4 and 4.8). In a post-marketing single-arm study in postmenopausal women with advancedbreast cancer (N=92), topical treatment with dexamethasone 0.5 mg/5 ml alcohol-free oral solutionwas administered as a mouthwash (4 times daily for the initial 8 weeks of treatment) to patients at thetime of initiating treatment with Afinitor (everolimus, 10 mg/day) plus exemestane (25 mg/day) toreduce the incidence and severity of stomatitis. The incidence of Grade ≥2 stomatitis at 8 weeks was2.4% (n=2/85 evaluable patients) which was lower than historically reported. The incidence of

Grade 1 stomatitis was 18.8% (n=16/85) and no cases of Grade 3 or 4 stomatitis were reported. Theoverall safety profile in this study was consistent with that established for everolimus in the oncologyand TSC settings, with the exception of a slightly increased frequency of oral candidiasis which wasreported in 2.2% (n=2/92) of patients.

Paediatric population

The European Medicines Agency has waived the obligation to submit the results of studies with

Votubia in all subsets of the paediatric population in angiomyolipoma (see section 4.2 for informationon paediatric use).

The marketing authorisation holder has completed the Paediatric Investigation Plans for Votubia forrefractory seizures associated with TSC. This summary of product characteristics has been updated toinclude the results of studies with Votubia in the paediatric population (see section 5.2).

5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Absorption

In patients with advanced solid tumours, peak everolimus concentrations (Cmax) are reached at amedian time of 1 hour after daily administration of 5 and 10 mg everolimus under fasting conditionsor with a light fat-free snack. Cmax is dose-proportional between 5 and 10 mg. Everolimus is a substrateand moderate inhibitor of PgP.

Food effect

In healthy subjects, high fat meals reduced systemic exposure to Votubia 10 mg tablets (as measuredby AUC) by 22% and the peak blood concentration Cmax by 54%. Light fat meals reduced AUC by32% and Cmax by 42%.

In healthy subjects taking a single 9 mg dose (3 x 3 mg) of Votubia dispersible tablets in suspension,high fat meals reduced AUC by 11.7% and the peak blood concentration Cmax by 59.8%. Light fatmeals reduced AUC by 29.5% and Cmax by 50.2%.

Food, however, had no apparent effect on the post absorption phase concentration-time profile24 hours post-dose of either dosage form.

Relative bioavailability/bioequivalence

In a relative bioavailability study, AUC0-inf of 5 x 1 mg everolimus tablets when administered assuspension in water was equivalent to 5 x 1 mg everolimus tablets administered as intact tablets, and

Cmax of 5 x 1 mg everolimus tablets in suspension was 72% of 5 x 1 mg intact everolimus tablets.

In a bioequivalence study, AUC0-inf of the 5 mg dispersible tablet when administered as suspension inwater was equivalent to 5 x 1 mg intact everolimus tablets, and Cmax of the 5 mg dispersible tablet insuspension was 64% of 5 x 1 mg intact everolimus tablets.

Distribution

The blood-to-plasma ratio of everolimus, which is concentration-dependent over the range of 5 to5,000 ng/ml, is 17% to 73%. Approximately 20% of the everolimus concentration in whole blood isconfined to plasma of cancer patients given Votubia 10 mg/day. Plasma protein binding isapproximately 74% both in healthy subjects and in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Inpatients with advanced solid tumours, Vd was 191 l for the apparent central compartment and 517 l forthe apparent peripheral compartment.

Nonclinical studies in rats indicate:

* A rapid uptake of everolimus in the brain followed by a slow efflux.

* The radioactive metabolites of [3H]everolimus do not significantly cross the blood-brain barrier.

* A dose-dependent brain penetration of everolimus, which is consistent with the hypothesis ofsaturation of an efflux pump present in the brain capillary endothelial cells.

* The co-administration of the PgP inhibitor, cyclosporine, enhances the exposure of everolimus inthe brain cortex, which is consistent with the inhibition of PgP at the blood-brain barrier.

There are no clinical data on the distribution of everolimus in the human brain. Non-clinical studies inrats demonstrated distribution into the brain following administration by both the intravenous and oralroutes.

Biotransformation

Everolimus is a substrate of CYP3A4 and PgP. Following oral administration, everolimus is the maincirculating component in human blood. Six main metabolites of everolimus have been detected inhuman blood, including three monohydroxylated metabolites, two hydrolytic ring-opened products,and a phosphatidylcholine conjugate of everolimus. These metabolites were also identified in animalspecies used in toxicity studies and showed approximately 100 times less activity than everolimusitself. Hence, everolimus is considered to contribute the majority of the overall pharmacologicalactivity.

Elimination

Mean CL/F of everolimus after 10 mg daily dose in patients with advanced solid tumours was 24.5 l/h.

The mean elimination half-life of everolimus is approximately 30 hours.

No specific excretion studies have been undertaken in cancer patients; however, data are availablefrom the studies in transplant patients. Following the administration of a single dose of radiolabelledeverolimus in conjunction with ciclosporin, 80% of the radioactivity was recovered from the faeces,while 5% was excreted in the urine. The parent substance was not detected in urine or faeces.

Steady-state pharmacokinetics

After administration of everolimus in patients with advanced solid tumours, steady-state AUC0-τ wasdose-proportional over the range of 5 to 10 mg daily dose. Steady-state was achieved within 2 weeks.

Cmax is dose-proportional between 5 and 10 mg. tmax occurs at 1 to 2 hours post-dose. There was asignificant correlation between AUC0-τ and pre-dose trough concentration at steady-state.

Special populations
Hepatic impairment

The safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of Votubia were evaluated in two single oral dosestudies of Votubia tablets in 8 and 34 adult subjects with impaired hepatic function relative to subjectswith normal hepatic function.

In the first study, the average AUC of everolimus in 8 subjects with moderate hepatic impairment(Child-Pugh B) was twice that found in 8 subjects with normal hepatic function.

In the second study of 34 subjects with different impaired hepatic function compared to normalsubjects, there was a 1.6-fold, 3.3-fold and 3.6-fold increase in exposure (i.e. AUC0-inf) for subjectswith mild (Child-Pugh A), moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment,respectively.

Simulations of multiple dose pharmacokinetics support the dosing recommendations in subjects withhepatic impairment based on their Child-Pugh status.

Based on the results of the two studies, dose adjustment is recommended for patients with hepaticimpairment (see sections 4.2 and 4.4).

Renal impairment

In a population pharmacokinetic analysis of 170 patients with advanced solid tumours, no significantinfluence of creatinine clearance (25-178 ml/min) was detected on CL/F of everolimus. Post-transplantrenal impairment (creatinine clearance range 11-107 ml/min) did not affect the pharmacokinetics ofeverolimus in transplant patients.

Paediatric population

In patients with SEGA, everolimus Cmin was approximately dose-proportional within the dose rangefrom 1.35 mg/m2 to 14.4 mg/m2.

In patients with SEGA, the geometric mean Cmin values normalised to mg/m2 dose in patients aged<10 years and 10-18 years were lower by 54% and 40%, respectively, than those observed in adults(>18 years of age), suggesting that everolimus clearance was higher in younger patients. Limited datain patients <3 years of age (n=13) indicate that BSA-normalised clearance is about two-fold higher inpatients with low BSA (BSA of 0.556 m2) than in adults. Therefore it is assumed that steady-statecould be reached earlier in patients <3 years of age (see section 4.2 for dosing recommendations).

The pharmacokinetics of everolimus have not been studied in patients younger than 1 year of age. It isreported, however, that CYP3A4 activity is reduced at birth and increases during the first year of life,which could affect the clearance in this patient population.

A population pharmacokinetic analysis including 111 patients with SEGA who ranged from 1.0 to27.4 years (including 18 patients 1 to less than 3 years of age with BSA 0.42 m2 to 0.74 m2) showedthat BSA-normalised clearance is in general higher in younger patients. Population pharmacokineticmodel simulations showed that a starting dose of 7 mg/m2 would be necessary to attain Cmin within the5 to 15 ng/ml range in patients younger than 3 years of age. A higher starting dose of 7 mg/m2 istherefore recommended for patients 1 to less than 3 years of age with SEGA (see section 4.2).

In patients with TSC and refractory seizures receiving Votubia dispersible tablets, a trend wasobserved toward lower Cmin normalised to dose (as mg/m2) in younger patients. Median Cminnormalised to mg/m2 dose was lower for the younger age groups, indicating that everolimus clearance(normalised to BSA) was higher in younger patients.

In patients with TSC and refractory seizures Votubia concentrations were investigated in 9 patients inthe age between 1 and<2 years. Doses of 6 mg/m2 (absolute doses range 1-5 mg) were administeredand resulted in minimal concentrations between 2 and 10 ng/ml (median of 5 ng/ml; total of>50 measurements). No data are available in patients with TSC-seizures below the age of 1 year.

Elderly

In a population pharmacokinetic evaluation in cancer patients, no significant influence of age(27-85 years) on oral clearance of everolimus was detected.

Ethnicity

Oral clearance (CL/F) is similar in Japanese and Caucasian cancer patients with similar liverfunctions. Based on analysis of population pharmacokinetics, oral clearance (CL/F) is on average 20%higher in black transplant patients.

Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship(s)

In patients with TSC and refractory seizures, a conditional logistic regression analysis based on thecore phase of Study CRAD001M2304 to estimate the probability of seizure response versus Time

Normalised (TN)-Cmin stratified by age sub-group, indicated that a 2-fold increase in TN-Cmin wasassociated with a 2.172-fold increase (95% CI: 1.339, 3.524) in the odds for a seizure response overthe observed TN-Cmin ranges of 0.97 ng/ml to 16.40 ng/ml. Baseline seizure frequency was asignificant factor in the seizure response (with an odds ratio of 0.978 [95% CI: 0.959, 0.998]). Thisoutcome was consistent with the results of a linear regression model predicting the log of absoluteseizure frequency during the maintenance period of the core phase, which indicated that for a 2-foldincrease in TN-Cmin there was a statistically significant 28% reduction (95% CI: 12%, 42%) inabsolute seizure frequency. Baseline seizure frequency and TN-Cmin were both significant factors(α=0.05) in predicting the absolute seizure frequency in the linear regression model.

5.3 Preclinical safety data

The non-clinical safety profile of everolimus was assessed in mice, rats, minipigs, monkeys andrabbits. The major target organs were male and female reproductive systems (testicular tubulardegeneration, reduced sperm content in epididymides and uterine atrophy) in several species; lungs(increased alveolar macrophages) in rats and mice; pancreas (degranulation and vacuolation ofexocrine cells in monkeys and minipigs, respectively, and degeneration of islet cells in monkeys), andeyes (lenticular anterior suture line opacities) in rats only. Minor kidney changes were seen in the rat(exacerbation of age-related lipofuscin in tubular epithelium, increases in hydronephrosis) and mouse(exacerbation of background lesions). There was no indication of kidney toxicity in monkeys orminipigs.

Everolimus appeared to spontaneously exacerbate background diseases (chronic myocarditis in rats,coxsackie virus infection of plasma and heart in monkeys, coccidian infestation of the gastrointestinaltract in minipigs, skin lesions in mice and monkeys). These findings were generally observed atsystemic exposure levels within the range of therapeutic exposure or above, with the exception of thefindings in rats, which occurred below therapeutic exposure due to a high tissue distribution.

In a male fertility study in rats, testicular morphology was affected at 0.5 mg/kg and above, and spermmotility, sperm head count, and plasma testosterone levels were diminished at 5 mg/kg, which iswithin the range of therapeutic exposure and which caused a reduction in male fertility. There wasevidence of reversibility.

In animal reproductive studies female fertility was not affected. However, oral doses of everolimus infemale rats at ≥ 0.1 mg/kg (approximately 4% of the AUC0-24h in patients receiving the 10 mg dailydose) resulted in increases in pre-implantation loss.

Everolimus crossed the placenta and was toxic to the foetus. In rats, everolimus causedembryo/foetotoxicity at systemic exposure below the therapeutic level. This was manifested asmortality and reduced foetal weight. The incidence of skeletal variations and malformations (e.g.

sternal cleft) was increased at 0.3 and 0.9 mg/kg. In rabbits, embryotoxicity was evident in an increasein late resorptions.

In juvenile rat toxicity studies, systemic toxicity included decreased body weight gain, foodconsumption, and delayed attainment of some developmental landmarks, with full or partial recoveryafter cessation of dosing. With the possible exception of the rat-specific lens finding (where younganimals appeared to be more susceptible), it appears that there is no significant difference in thesensitivity of juvenile animals to the adverse reactions of everolimus as compared to adult animals.

Toxicity study with juvenile monkeys did not show any relevant toxicity.

Genotoxicity studies covering relevant genotoxicity endpoints showed no evidence of clastogenic ormutagenic activity. Administration of everolimus for up to 2 years did not indicate any oncogenicpotential in mice and rats up to the highest doses, corresponding respectively to 4.3 and 0.2 times theestimated clinical exposure.

6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

6.1 List of excipients

Butylated hydroxytoluene (E321)

Magnesium stearate

Lactose monohydrate

Hypromellose

Crospovidone type A

Mannitol

Cellulose microcrystalline

Silica colloidal anhydrous

6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable.

6.3 Shelf life

Votubia 1 mg dispersible tablets2 years.

Votubia 2 mg dispersible tablets3 years.

Votubia 3 mg dispersible tablets3 years.

Votubia 5 mg dispersible tablets3 years.

The stability of the ready to use suspension has been demonstrated for 30 minutes when using an oralsyringe or 60 minutes when using a small glass. The suspension must be administered immediatelyafter preparation. If not administered within 30 minutes of preparation when using an oral syringe or60 minutes when using a small glass, the suspension must be discarded and a new suspension must beprepared.

6.4 Special precautions for storage

This medicinal product does not require any special temperature storage conditions.

Store in the original package in order to protect from light and moisture.

6.5 Nature and contents of container

Aluminium/polyamide/aluminium/PVC perforated unit-dose blister containing 10 x 1 dispersibletablets.

Votubia 1 mg dispersible tablets

Packs containing 30 x 1 dispersible tablets.

Votubia 2 mg dispersible tablets

Packs containing 10 x 1, 30 x 1 or 100 x 1 dispersible tablets.

Votubia 3 mg dispersible tablets

Packs containing 30 x 1 or 100 x 1 dispersible tablets

Votubia 5 mg dispersible tablets

Packs containing 30 x 1 or 100 x 1 dispersible tablets

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Instructions for use and handling

Using an oral syringe

The prescribed dose of Votubia dispersible tablets should be placed in a 10 ml oral dosing syringegraduated in 1 ml increments. A total of 10 mg of Votubia dispersible tablets per syringe using amaximum of 5 dispersible tablets must not be exceeded. If a higher dose or number of tablets isrequired, an additional syringe must be prepared. The dispersible tablets must not be broken orcrushed. Approximately 5 ml of water and 4 ml of air should be drawn into the syringe. The filledsyringe should be placed into a container (with the tip pointing up) for 3 minutes, until the Votubiadispersible tablets are in suspension. The syringe should be gently inverted 5 times immediately priorto administration. After administration of the prepared suspension, approximately 5 ml of water and4 ml of air should be drawn into the same syringe, and the contents should be swirled to suspendremaining particles. The entire contents of the syringe should be administered.

Using a small glass

The prescribed dose of Votubia dispersible tablets should be placed in a small glass (maximum size100 ml) containing approximately 25 ml of water. A total of 10 mg of Votubia dispersible tablets perglass using a maximum of 5 dispersible tablets must not be exceeded. If a higher dose or number oftablets is required, an additional glass must be prepared. The dispersible tablets must not be broken orcrushed. Three minutes must be allowed for suspension to occur. The contents should be gently stirredwith a spoon and then administered immediately. After administration of the prepared suspension,25 ml of water should be added and be stirred with the same spoon to re-suspend any remainingparticles. The entire contents of the glass should be administered.

A complete and illustrated set of instructions for use is provided at the end of the package leaflet“Instructions for use”.

Important information for caregivers

The extent of absorption of everolimus through topical exposure is not known. Therefore caregiversare advised to avoid contact with the suspension. Hands should be washed thoroughly before and afterpreparation of the suspension.

Disposal

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with localrequirements.

7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Novartis Europharm Limited

Vista Building

Elm Park, Merrion Road

Dublin 4

Ireland

8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

Votubia 1 mg dispersible tablets

EU/1/11/710/016

Votubia 2 mg dispersible tablets

EU/1/11/710/009-011

Votubia 3 mg dispersible tablets

EU/1/11/710/012-013

Votubia 5 mg dispersible tablets

EU/1/11/710/014-015

9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

Date of first authorisation: 02 September 2011

Date of latest renewal: 23 July 2020

10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines

Agency http://www.ema.europa.eu