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CABOMETYX

cabozantinib · Tablet

Prescription NDA TE AB RLD Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
CABOMETYX
Generic name
cabozantinib
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Exelixis, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
3
NDC product codes
3
Packages
13
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Cabozantinib S-Malate 20 mg/1 1790161 —
Cabozantinib S-Malate 40 mg/1 1790161 —
Cabozantinib S-Malate 60 mg/1 1790161 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
16

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
Protein Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 41 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
208692
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
April 25, 2016
Sponsor
EXELIXIS INC
Products on application
3
Submissions recorded
15
Products approved under application 208692.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
208692-001 CABOMETYX TABLET CABOZANTINIB S-MALATE Prescription AB RLD
208692-002 CABOMETYX TABLET CABOZANTINIB S-MALATE Prescription AB RLD
208692-003 CABOMETYX TABLET CABOZANTINIB S-MALATE Prescription AB RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
7579473 August 14, 2026 001 Yes May 24, 2016
7579473 August 14, 2026 002 Yes May 24, 2016
7579473 August 14, 2026 003 Yes May 24, 2016
11098015 January 15, 2030 001 No U-4131 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 001 No U-4156 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 001 No U-2488 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 001 No U-1220 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 001 No U-1480 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 001 No U-3225 August 31, 2021
11091440 January 15, 2030 001 No August 31, 2021
11091439 January 15, 2030 001 Yes August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 002 No U-4156 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 002 No U-4131 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 002 No U-2488 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 002 No U-1220 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 002 No U-1480 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 002 No U-3225 August 31, 2021
11091440 January 15, 2030 002 No August 31, 2021
11091439 January 15, 2030 002 Yes August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 003 No U-4156 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 003 No U-4131 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 003 No U-2488 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 003 No U-1220 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 003 No U-1480 August 31, 2021
11098015 January 15, 2030 003 No U-3225 August 31, 2021
11091440 January 15, 2030 003 No August 31, 2021
11091439 January 15, 2030 003 Yes August 31, 2021
8877776 October 8, 2030 001 Yes U-3225 May 24, 2016
8877776 October 8, 2030 002 Yes U-3225 May 24, 2016
8877776 October 8, 2030 003 Yes U-3225 May 24, 2016
10039757 July 18, 2031 001 No U-1480 September 6, 2018
10034873 July 18, 2031 001 No U-2488 February 12, 2019
10034873 July 18, 2031 002 No U-2488 February 12, 2019
10039757 July 18, 2031 002 No U-1480 September 6, 2018
10034873 July 18, 2031 003 No U-2488 February 12, 2019
10039757 July 18, 2031 003 No U-1480 September 6, 2018
12128039 February 10, 2032 001 No U-1220 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 001 No U-1480 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 001 No U-2488 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 001 No U-3225 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 001 No U-4131 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 001 No U-4156 November 25, 2024
11298349 February 10, 2032 001 No April 12, 2022
12128039 February 10, 2032 002 No U-1220 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 002 No U-1480 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 002 No U-2488 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 002 No U-3225 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 002 No U-4156 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 002 No U-4131 November 25, 2024
11298349 February 10, 2032 002 No April 12, 2022
12128039 February 10, 2032 003 No U-1220 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 003 No U-1480 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 003 No U-2488 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 003 No U-3225 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 003 No U-4156 November 25, 2024
12128039 February 10, 2032 003 No U-4131 November 25, 2024
11298349 February 10, 2032 003 No April 12, 2022
9724342 July 9, 2033 001 No August 25, 2017
9724342 July 9, 2033 002 No August 25, 2017
9724342 July 9, 2033 003 No August 25, 2017
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
ODE-227 January 14, 2026 001
ODE-227 January 14, 2026 002
ODE-227 January 14, 2026 003
ODE-375 September 17, 2028 001
ODE-375 September 17, 2028 002
ODE-375 September 17, 2028 003
ODE-530 March 26, 2032 001
ODE-530 March 26, 2032 002
ODE-530 March 26, 2032 003

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 208692.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 19 Labeling Approved October 9, 2025 Standard
Supplement 18 Efficacy Approved September 10, 2025 Standard
Supplement 17 Efficacy Approved March 26, 2025 Standard
Supplement 16 Labeling Approved September 20, 2023 Standard
Supplement 13 Labeling Approved February 13, 2023 Standard
Supplement 14 Efficacy Approved July 14, 2022 Standard
Supplement 12 Efficacy Approved September 17, 2021 Priority
Supplement 10 Efficacy Approved January 22, 2021 Priority
Supplement 9 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved November 5, 2020 N/A
Supplement 8 Labeling Approved July 16, 2020 Standard
Supplement 7 Labeling Approved January 31, 2020 Standard
Supplement 3 Efficacy Approved January 14, 2019 Standard
Supplement 2 Efficacy Approved December 19, 2017 Priority
Supplement 1 Labeling Approved November 16, 2017 Standard
Original application 1 Type 3 - New Dosage Form Approved April 25, 2016 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · October 20, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 9, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · September 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · September 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · March 28, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · March 26, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · September 21, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · September 21, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · February 15, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · February 14, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · July 15, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · July 15, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · September 22, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · September 20, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · April 7, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · March 19, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · January 26, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · January 22, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · July 20, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · July 17, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · February 4, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · February 3, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · January 18, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · January 15, 2019
  • 0 · Original application · January 12, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · December 27, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · November 17, 2017
  • Package Labeling · Original application · April 27, 2016
  • 0 · Original application · April 27, 2016

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251019). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251019

Recent Major Changes

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Indications and Usage, Neuroendocrine Tumors ( 1.4 ) 03/2025 Dosage and Administration, Recommended Dosage for NET ( 2.4 ) 03/2025 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) 03/2025 Dosage and Administration, Recommended Dosage ( 2.2 ) 09/2025 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) 10/2025

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CABOMETYX is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ( 1.1 ) patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, as a first-line treatment in combination with nivolumab ( 1.1 ) patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib ( 1.2 ) adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with locally advanced or metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) that has progressed following prior VEGFR-targeted therapy and who are radioactive iodine-refractory or ineligible ( 1.3 ) adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET). ( 1.4 ) adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (epNET). ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Renal Cell Carcinoma CABOMETYX is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). CABOMETYX, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced RCC. 1.2 Hepatocellular Carcinoma CABOMETYX is indicated for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib. 1.3 Differentiated Thyroid Cancer CABOMETYX is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with locally advanced or metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) that has progressed following prior VEGFR-targeted therapy and who are radioactive iodine-refractory or ineligible. 1.4 Neuroendocrine Tumors CABOMETYX is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET). CABOMETYX is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (epNET).

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do NOT substitute CABOMETYX tablets with cabozantinib capsules. ( 2.1 ) Administer on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after eating. ( 2.2 ) Stop treatment with CABOMETYX at least 3 weeks prior to scheduled surgery, including dental surgery. ( 2.1 ) Recommended Dose: RCC (Single Agent): 60 mg orally, once daily. ( 2.2 ) RCC (Combination Therapy): 40 mg orally, once daily with: 240 mg nivolumab every 2 weeks by intravenous infusion; -OR- 480 mg nivolumab every 4 weeks by intravenous infusion; -OR- 600 mg nivolumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase every 2 weeks administered subcutaneously; -OR- 1,200 mg nivolumab and 20,000 units hyaluronidase every 4 weeks administered subcutaneously. ( 2.2 ) HCC: 60 mg orally, once daily. ( 2.2 ) DTC, pNET, epNET Adult patients and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with bodyweight greater than or equal to 40 kg: 60 mg orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) Pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with bodyweight less than 40 kg: 40 mg orally once daily. (2.2) 2.1 Important Dosage Information and Recommended Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating CABOMETYX Do not substitute CABOMETYX tablets with cabozantinib capsules. Stop treatment with CABOMETYX 3 weeks prior to scheduled surgery, including dental surgery to reduce the risk of hemorrhage. Do not administer CABOMETYX for at least 2 weeks after major surgery and until adequate wound healing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.11 , 5.12) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage Administer CABOMETYX on an empty stomach. Administer at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after eating [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Swallow CABOMETYX tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or split CABOMETYX tablets. Do not take a missed dose within 12 hours of the next dose. Modify the CABOMETYX dose for patients taking drugs known to moderately or strongly induce CYP3A4 or strongly inhibit CYP3A4 and for patients with moderate hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration (2.4 , 2.5 , 2.6) ] . The recommended dosages of CABOMETYX are presented in Table 1. Table 1. Recommended Dosage for CABOMETYX Indication Recommended Dosage Duration Renal Cell Carcinoma Single Agent 60 mg orally once daily Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Combination Therapy 40 mg orally once daily in combination with: 240 mg nivolumab every 2 weeks (30- minute intravenous infusion); -OR- 480 mg nivolumab every 4 weeks (30- minute intravenous infusion); -OR- 600 mg nivolumab and 10,000 units hyaluronidase administered subcutaneously over approximately 3-5 minutes every 2 weeks; -OR- 1,200 mg nivolumab and 20,000 units hyaluronidase administered subcutaneously over approximately 3-5 minutes every 4 weeks CABOMETYX Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Nivolumab -OR- nivolumab and hyaluronidase Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity for up to 2 years Hepatocellular Carcinoma 60 mg orally once daily Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Differentiated Thyroid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors Adult Patients and Pediatric Patients 12 years of age and older with bodyweight greater than or equal to 40 kg: 60 mg orally once daily Pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with bodyweight less than 40 kg: 40 mg orally once daily Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Withhold CABOMETYX for: Intolerable Grade 2 adverse reactions Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions Osteonecrosis of the jaw Upon resolution/improvement (i.e., return to baseline or resolution to Grade 1) of an adverse reaction, reduce the dose as follows: Table 2. Recommended Dosage Reductions for CABOMETYX for Adverse Reactions Recommended Dosage First Dosage Reduction To Second Dosage Reduction To CABOMETYX 60 mg daily in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with bodyweight greater than or equal to 40 kg 40 mg daily 20 mg daily If previously receiving lowes …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 60 mg: yellow film-coated, oval shaped with no score, and debossed with "XL" on one side and "60" on the other side. 40 mg: yellow film-coated, triangle shaped with no score, and debossed with "XL" on one side and "40" on the other side. 20 mg: yellow film-coated, round with no score, and debossed with "XL" on one side and "20" on the other side. Tablets: 60 mg, 40 mg, 20 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hemorrhage: Do not administer CABOMETYX if recent history of hemorrhage. ( 5.1 ) Perforations and Fistulas: Monitor for symptoms. Discontinue CABOMETYX for Grade 4 fistula or perforation. ( 5.2 ) Thromboembolic Events: Discontinue CABOMETYX for myocardial infarction or serious venous or arterial thromboembolic events. ( 5.3 ) Hypertension and Hypertensive Crisis: Monitor blood pressure regularly. Interrupt for hypertension that is not adequately controlled with anti-hypertensive therapy. Discontinue CABOMETYX for hypertensive crisis or severe hypertension that cannot be controlled with anti-hypertensive therapy. ( 5.4 ) Cardiac Failure: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of cardiac failure throughout treatment. ( 5.5 ) Diarrhea: May be severe. Interrupt CABOMETYX until diarrhea resolves or decreases to ≤Grade 1, resume at reduced dose. Recommend standard antidiarrheal treatments. ( 5.6 ) Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE): Interrupt CABOMETYX treatment until PPE resolves or decreases to Grade 1. ( 5.7 ) Hepatotoxicity: When used in combination with nivolumab, higher frequencies of Grade 3 and 4 ALT and AST elevation may occur than with CABOMETYX alone. Monitor liver enzymes before initiation of and periodically throughout treatment. Consider withholding CABOMETYX and/or nivolumab, initiating corticosteroid therapy, and/or permanently discontinuing the combination for severe or life- threatening hepatotoxicity. ( 5.8 ) Adrenal Insufficiency: When used in combination with nivolumab, primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency may occur. For Grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold CABOMETYX and/or nivolumab depending on severity. ( 5.9 ) Proteinuria: Monitor urine protein. Interrupt CABOMETYX until proteinuria resolves to ≤ Grade 1, resume CABOMETYX at a reduced dose. Discontinue for nephrotic syndrome. ( 5.10 ) Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ): Withhold CABOMETYX for at least 3 weeks prior to invasive dental procedures and for development of ONJ. ( 5.11 ) Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold CABOMETYX for at least 3 weeks before elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of CABOMETYX after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. ( 5.12 ) Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS): Discontinue CABOMETYX. ( 5.13 ) Thyroid Dysfunction: Monitor thyroid function before and during treatment with CABOMETYX. ( 5.14 ) Hypocalcemia: Withhold CABOMETYX and resume at reduced dose upon recovery or permanently discontinue CABOMETYX depending on severity. ( 5.15 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.16 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Hemorrhage CABOMETYX can cause severe and fatal hemorrhages. Do not administer CABOMETYX to patients who have a recent history of hemorrhage, including hemoptysis, hematemesis, or melena. The incidence of Grade 3 to 5 hemorrhagic events was 5% in CABOMETYX-treated patients in RCC, HCC, and DTC studies [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Withhold CABOMETYX for 3 weeks prior to scheduled surgery, including dental surgery to reduce the risk of hemorrhage. Permanently discontinue CABOMETYX for Grade 3 or 4 hemorrhage and prior to surgery as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Warnings and Precautions (5.11 , 5.12) ] . 5.2 Perforations and Fistulas CABOMETYX can cause gastrointestinal (GI) perforations and fistulas. Fistulas, including fatal cases, occurred in 1% of CABOMETYX-treated patients [see [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . GI perforations, including fatal cases, occurred in 1% of CABOMETYX-treated patients. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of fistulas and perforations, including abscess and sepsis. Discontinue CABOMETYX in patients …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Perforations and Fistulas [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Hypertension and Hypertensive Crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Cardiac Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Palmar-plantar Erythrodysesthesia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Adrenal Insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Osteonecrosis of the Jaw [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Impaired Wound Healing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] Thyroid Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14) ] Hypocalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] The most common (≥ 20%) adverse reactions are: as a single agent: diarrhea, fatigue, PPE, decreased appetite, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, weight decreased, constipation. ( 6.1 ) in combination with nivolumab: diarrhea, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, PPE, stomatitis, rash, hypertension, hypothyroidism, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, nausea, dysgeusia, abdominal pain, cough, and upper respiratory tract infection. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Exelixis, Inc. at 1-855-500-3935 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section and below reflect exposure to CABOMETYX as a single agent at 60 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in 409 patients with RCC enrolled in a randomized, active-controlled trial (CABOSUN, METEOR), 467 patients with HCC enrolled in a randomized, placebo- controlled trial (CELESTIAL), 125 patients with DTC enrolled in a randomized, placebo- controlled trial (COSMIC-311), 195 patients with pNET or epNET enrolled in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial (CABINET), and at 40 mg CABOMETYX in combination with nivolumab 240 mg/m 2 every 2 weeks, in 320 patients with RCC enrolled in a randomized, active- controlled trial (CHECKMATE-9ER). Renal Cell Carcinoma METEOR The safety of CABOMETYX was evaluated in METEOR, a randomized, open-label trial in which 331 patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma received CABOMETYX 60 mg once daily and 322 patients received everolimus 10 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients on both arms who had disease progression could continue treatment at the discretion of the investigator [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . The median duration of treatment was 7.6 months (range 0.3 – 20.5) for patients receiving CABOMETYX and 4.4 months (range 0.21 – 18.9) for patients receiving everolimus. Adverse reactions which occurred in ≥ 25% of CABOMETYX-treated patients, in order of decreasing frequency, were: diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE), hypertension, vomiting, weight decreased, and constipation. Grade 3-4 adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities which occurred in ≥ 5% of patients were hypertension, diarrhea, fatigue, PPE, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, lymphopenia, anemia, hypokalemia, and increased GGT. The dose was reduced in 60% of patients receiving CABOMETYX and in 24% of patients receiving everolimus. Twenty percent (20%) of patients received CABOMETYX 20 mg once daily as their lowest dose. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dose reduction in patients …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Reduce the CABOMETYX dosage if coadministration cannot be avoided. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers: Increase the CABOMETYX dosage if coadministration cannot be avoided. ( 2.5 , 7.1 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on CABOMETYX Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Coadministration of a cabozantinib capsule formulation with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increased the exposure of cabozantinib, which may increase the risk of exposure-related adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid coadministration of CABOMETYX with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Reduce the dosage of CABOMETYX if coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice which may also increase exposure of cabozantinib. Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Coadministration of a cabozantinib capsule formulation with a strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased the exposure of cabozantinib, which may reduce efficacy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid coadministration of CABOMETYX with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Increase the dosage of CABOMETYX if coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers cannot be avoided [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Avoid St. John’s wort which may also decrease exposure of cabozantinib.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Hepatic Impairment: Reduce the CABOMETYX dosage for patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Avoid in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.6 , 8.6 ) Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) Pediatric Use: Monitor open growth plates in adolescent patients. Consider interrupting or discontinuing CABOMETYX if abnormalities occur. ( 8.4 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , CABOMETYX can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal developmental and reproductive toxicology studies administration of cabozantinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in embryofetal lethality and structural anomalies at exposures that were below those occurring clinically at the recommended dose (see Data ) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rats, daily oral administration of cabozantinib throughout organogenesis caused increased embryo-fetal lethality compared to controls at a dose of 0.03 mg/kg (approximately 0.12-fold of human area under the curve [AUC] at the recommended dose). Findings included delayed ossification and skeletal variations at a dose of 0.01 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.04-fold of human AUC at the recommended dose). In pregnant rabbits, daily oral administration of cabozantinib throughout organogenesis resulted in findings of visceral malformations and variations including reduced spleen size and missing lung lobe at 3 mg/kg (approximately 1.1-fold of the human AUC at the recommended dose). In a pre- and postnatal study in rats, cabozantinib was administered orally from gestation day 10 through postnatal day 20. Cabozantinib did not produce adverse maternal toxicity or affect pregnancy, parturition or lactation of female rats, and did not affect the survival, growth or postnatal development of the offspring at doses up to 0.3 mg/kg/day (0.05-fold of the maximum recommended clinical dose). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of cabozantinib or its metabolites in human milk, or their effects on the breastfed child or milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with CABOMETYX and for 4 months after the final dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating CABOMETYX [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Contraception CABOMETYX can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with CABOMETYX and for 4 months after the final dose. Infertility Females and Males Based on findings in animals, CABOMETYX may impair fertility in females and males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of CABOMETYX for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. Use of CABOMETYX in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with DTC and NETs is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of CABOMETYX in adults with additional population pharmacokinetic data demonstrating that cabozantinib exposure is within the same range between adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older at the recommended dosages [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3 ), Ad …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action In vitro biochemical and/or cellular assays have shown that cabozantinib inhibits the tyrosine kinase activity of MET, VEGFR-1, -2 and -3, AXL, RET, ROS1, TYRO3, MER, KIT, TRKB, FLT-3, and TIE-2. These receptor tyrosine kinases are involved in both normal cellular function and pathologic processes such as oncogenesis, metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, drug resistance, and maintenance of the tumor microenvironment.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION CABOMETYX is the ( S )-malate salt of cabozantinib, a kinase inhibitor. Cabozantinib ( S )-malate is described chemically as N -(4-(6,7-dimethoxyquinolin-4-yloxy)phenyl)- N' -(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxamide, (2 S )-hydroxybutanedioate. The molecular formula is C 28 H 24 FN 3 O 5 •C 4 H 6 O 5 and the molecular weight is 635.6 Daltons as malate salt. The chemical structure of cabozantinib ( S )-malate salt is: Cabozantinib ( S )-malate salt is a white to off-white solid that is practically insoluble in aqueous media. CABOMETYX (cabozantinib) tablets for oral use are supplied as film-coated tablets containing 20 mg, 40 mg, or 60 mg of cabozantinib, which is equivalent to 25 mg, 51 mg, or 76 mg of cabozantinib ( S )-malate, respectively. CABOMETYX also contains the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose anhydrous, hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and iron oxide yellow.

10 OVERDOSAGE One case of overdosage was reported following administration of another formulation of cabozantinib; a patient inadvertently took twice the intended dose for 9 days. The patient suffered Grade 3 memory impairment, Grade 3 mental status changes, Grade 3 cognitive disturbance, Grade 2 weight loss, and Grade 1 increase in BUN. The extent of recovery was not documented.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING CABOMETYX tablets are supplied as follows: 60 mg tables are yellow film-coated, oval shaped with no score, debossed with "XL" on one side and "60" on the other side of the tablet; available in: bottle of 30 tablets: NDC 42388-023-26 bottle of 30 tablets packaged in a carton: NDC 42388-023-46 40 mg tablets are yellow film-coated, triangle shaped with no score, debossed with "XL" on one side and "40" on the other side of the tablet; available in: bottle of 30 tablets: NDC 42388-025-26 bottle of 30 tablets packaged in a carton: NDC 42388-025-46 20 mg tablets are yellow film-coated, round shaped with no score, debossed with "XL" on one side and "20" on the other side of the tablet; available in: bottle of 30 tablets: NDC 42388-024-26 bottle of 30 tablets packaged in a carton: NDC 42388-024-46 Store CABOMETYX at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions are permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Adverse event reports

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Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
42388-023-26 42388-023 Exelixis, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42388-023-26) April 25, 2016
42388-023-36 42388-023 Exelixis, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42388-023-36) November 16, 2017
42388-023-37 42388-023 Exelixis, Inc. 15 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42388-023-37) October 3, 2018
42388-023-46 42388-023 Exelixis, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (42388-023-46) / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE January 9, 2023
42388-023-57 42388-023 Exelixis, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (42388-023-57) / 15 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE January 9, 2023
42388-024-26 42388-024 Exelixis, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42388-024-26) April 25, 2016
42388-024-37 42388-024 Exelixis, Inc. 15 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42388-024-37) February 27, 2019
42388-024-46 42388-024 Exelixis, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (42388-024-46) / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE January 9, 2023
42388-024-57 42388-024 Exelixis, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (42388-024-57) / 15 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE January 9, 2023
42388-025-26 42388-025 Exelixis, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42388-025-26) April 25, 2016
42388-025-37 42388-025 Exelixis, Inc. 15 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42388-025-37) February 27, 2019
42388-025-46 42388-025 Exelixis, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (42388-025-46) / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE January 9, 2023
42388-025-57 42388-025 Exelixis, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (42388-025-57) / 15 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE January 9, 2023
42388-023 42388-023 Exelixis, Inc. — April 25, 2016
42388-024 42388-024 Exelixis, Inc. — April 25, 2016
42388-025 42388-025 Exelixis, Inc. — April 25, 2016

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