Mechanism of Action
Vorasidenib is a small molecule inhibitor that targets isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 and 2 (IDH1 and IDH2) enzymes. In vitro, vorasidenib inhibited the IDH1 wild type and mutant variants, including R132H and the IDH2 wild type and mutant variants. In cell-based and in vivo tumor models expressing IDH1- or IDH2-mutated proteins, vorasidenib decreased production of 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG) and partially restored cellular differentiation.
Pharmacodynamics
Exposure-response relationships. Vorasidenib decreases 2-HG tumor concentrations in patients with IDH1- or IDH2-mutated glioma. Relative to tumors from patients in the untreated group, the posterior median percentage reduction (95% credible interval) in tumor 2-HG was 64% (22%, 88%) to 93% (76%, 98%) in tumors from patients who received vorasidenib at exposures that were 0.3 to 0.8 times the exposure observed with the highest recommended dosage.
The exposure-response relationship and time course of pharmacodynamic response for the safety and effectiveness of vorasidenib have not been fully characterized.
Cardiac electrophysiology. When the recommended dose of vorasidenib is administered 1 hour prior to a meal, a mean increase in the QTc interval longer than 20 msec is unlikely. There is insufficient information to characterize the QTc effects of vorasidenib at higher vorasidenib concentrations, eg, when administered with a meal or when co-administered with a moderate CYP1A2 inhibitor.
Pharmacokinetics
Vorasidenib maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and AUC increased approximately proportionally over the dose range of 10 to 200 mg (0.2 to four times the exposure of the highest approved recommended dosage) following once daily administration of single and multiple doses. At the highest approved recommended dosage, steady state mean (CV%) Cmax is 133 ng/mL (73%) and AUC is 1,988 h•ng/mL (95%). Steady state is achieved within 28 days of once daily dosing and the mean accumulation ratio of AUC is 4.4.
Absorption. The median (minimum, maximum) time to maximum plasma concentrations (tmax) at steady state is 2 hours (0.5 to 4 hours).
The mean absolute bioavailability of vorasidenib is 34%.
Food effect. A high-fat and high-calorie (total 800 to 1,000 calories, of which 500 to 600 from fat) meal increased vorasidenib Cmax 3.1-fold and AUC 1.4-fold, compared to the fasting conditions.
A low-fat and low-calorie (total 400 to 500 calories, of which 100 to 125 from fat) meal increased vorasidenib Cmax 2.3-fold and AUC 1.4-fold, compared to the fasting conditions.
Distribution. The mean (CV%) volume of distribution at steady state of vorasidenib is 3,930 L (40%).
The protein binding is 97% in human plasma, independent of vorasidenib concentrations in vitro.
The brain tumor-to-plasma concentration ratio is 1.6.
Elimination. The mean (CV%) steady state terminal half-life is 10 days (57%), and oral clearance is 14 L/h (56%).
Metabolism. Vorasidenib is primarily metabolized by CYP1A2 with minor contributions from CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A. Non-CYP pathways may contribute up to 30% of its metabolism.
Excretion. Following a single oral radiolabeled dose of vorasidenib, 85% of the dose was recovered in feces (56% unchanged), and 4.5% was recovered in urine.
Specific populations. No clinically significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of vorasidenib were observed based on age (16 to 75 years), sex, race (White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander), ethnicity (Hispanic and non-Hispanic), body weight (43.5 to 168 kg), mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A or B) or CLcr greater than 40 mL/min (as Cockcroft-Gault). The pharmacokinetics of vorasidenib have not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), in patients with CLcr 40 mL/min or less in patients with renal impairment who require dialysis.
Pediatric patients. The exposure of vorasidenib in pediatric patients 12 years of age or older is predicted to be within the range of that observed in adults at the approved recommended dosage.
Drug interaction studies.
Clinical studies and model-informed approaches.
Effect of other drugs on vorasidenib.
Strong and Moderate CYP1A2 Inhibitors. Concomitant use of ciprofloxacin (moderate CYP1A2 inhibitor) increased vorasidenib plasma Cmax 1.3-fold and AUC 2.5-fold.
Concomitant use with fluvoxamine (strong CYP1A2 inhibitor) is predicted to increase vorasidenib Cmax and AUC by ≥5-fold.
Moderate CYP1A2 inducers. Concomitant use with phenytoin or rifampicin (moderate CYP1A2 inducers) is predicted to decrease vorasidenib steady-state Cmax by 30% and AUC by 40%.
Gastric acid-reducing agents. No clinically significant difference in vorasidenib pharmacokinetics was observed following concomitant use with omeprazole (an acid-reducing agent).
Effect of vorasidenib on other drugs
CYP3A substrates. Concomitant use of multiple doses of vorasidenib with CYP3A substrates is predicted to decrease the concentrations of these substrates.
UGT1A4 substrate. No clinically significant difference in lamotrigine pharmacokinetics was observed following the administration of lamotrigine with multiple doses of vorasidenib.
P-gp and BCRP substrates. No clinically significant difference in the pharmacokinetics of digoxin (P-gp substrate) or rosuvastatin (BCRP substrate) is predicted when used concomitantly with vorasidenib.
In vitro studies.
Vorasidenib is an inducer of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and CYP3A and UGT1A4.
Vorasidenib is not a substrate of P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B1 and OATP1B3.
Vorasidenib is an inhibitor of BCRP. Vorasidenib does not inhibit P-gp and OATP1B1.