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DANZITEN

nilotinib · Tablet

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Overview

Brand name
DANZITEN
Generic name
nilotinib
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
2
Packages
2
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
Nilotinib 71 mg/1 2715459 View
Nilotinib 95 mg/1 2715459 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
4

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
Bcr-Abl Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 10 members
Cytochrome P450 2B6 Inducers [MoA] MoA All 44 members
Cytochrome P450 2C8 Inducers [MoA] MoA All 21 members
Cytochrome P450 2C8 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 56 members
Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 72 members
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 105 members
UGT1A1 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 14 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
219293
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
November 7, 2024
Sponsor
AZURITY
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
3
Products approved under application 219293.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
219293-001 DANZITEN TABLET NILOTINIB TARTRATE Prescription — RLD RS
219293-002 DANZITEN TABLET NILOTINIB TARTRATE Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

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

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
11793809 February 18, 2040 001 No November 8, 2024
10874671 February 18, 2040 001 No November 8, 2024
12403140 February 18, 2040 001 No September 22, 2025
12629369 February 18, 2040 001 No June 5, 2026
12629369 February 18, 2040 002 No June 5, 2026
12403140 February 18, 2040 002 No September 22, 2025
11793809 February 18, 2040 002 No November 8, 2024
10874671 February 18, 2040 002 No November 8, 2024

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 219293.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved April 14, 2026 Standard
Supplement 5 Labeling Approved November 14, 2025 Standard
Original application 1 Type 3 - New Dosage Form Approved November 7, 2024 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · April 21, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · April 21, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · November 18, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · November 18, 2025
  • 0 · Original application · October 7, 2025
  • 0 · Original application · November 8, 2024
  • 0 · Original application · November 8, 2024

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250728). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250728

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: QT PROLONGATION and SUDDEN DEATHS • Nilotinib prolongs the QT interval. Prior to DANZITEN administration and periodically, monitor for hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia and correct deficiencies [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ]. Obtain ECGs to monitor the QTc at baseline, seven days after initiation, and periodically thereafter, and following any dose adjustments [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 , 5.8 , 5.12 ) ]. • Sudden deaths have been reported in patients receiving nilotinib [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ]. Do not administer DANZITEN tablets to patients with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or long QT syndrome [ see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ]. • Avoid use of concomitant drugs known to prolong the QT interval and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [ see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 ) ]. WARNING: QT PROLONGATION and SUDDEN DEATHS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Nilotinib prolongs the QT interval. Prior to DANZITEN administration and periodically, monitor for hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia and correct deficiencies. ( 5.3 ) Obtain ECGs to monitor the QTc at baseline, seven days after initiation, and periodically thereafter, and following any dose adjustments. ( 5.3 , 5.4 , 5.8 , 5.12 ) • Sudden deaths have been reported in patients receiving nilotinib. ( 5.4 ) Do not administer DANZITEN to patients with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or long QT syndrome. ( 4 , 5.3 ) • Avoid use of concomitant drugs known to prolong the QT interval and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. ( 7.1 , 7.2 )

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DANZITEN is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: • Adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. ( 1.1 ) • Adult patients with chronic phase (CP) and accelerated phase (AP) Ph+ CML resistant to or intolerant to prior therapy that included imatinib. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Adult Patients with Newly Diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP DANZITEN is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. Additional pediatric use information is approved for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s Tasigna ® (nilotinib) capsules. However, due to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. 1.2 Adult Patients with Resistant or Intolerant Ph+ CML-CP and CML-AP DANZITEN is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic phase and accelerated phase Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML) resistant or intolerant to prior therapy that included imatinib. Additional pediatric use information is approved for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s Tasigna ® (nilotinib) capsules. However, due to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • To avoid medication errors and overdosage or under dosage, note that DANZITEN may have different strengths and dosages than other nilotinib products and may not be substitutable with other nilotinib products on a milligram per milligram basis. ( 2.1 ) • Recommended Adult Dose: • Newly diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP: 142 mg orally twice daily. • Resistant or intolerant Ph+ CML-CP and CML-AP: 190 mg orally twice daily. ( 2.2 ) • See Dosage and Administration for full dosing instructions and dose- reduction instructions for toxicity. ( 2.4 , 2.5 , 2.6 , 2.7 , 2.8 , 2.9 ) • Reduce starting dose in patients with baseline hepatic impairment. ( 2.8 ) • Eligible newly diagnosed adult patients with Ph+ CML-CP who have received DANZITEN for a minimum of 3 years and have achieved a sustained molecular response (MR4.5) and patients with Ph+ CML-CP resistant or intolerant to imatinib who have received DANZITEN for at least 3 years and have achieved a sustained molecular response (MR4.5) may be considered for treatment discontinuation. ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 5.16 ) 2.1 Important Use and Administration Instructions • Nilotinib is available in different formulations, dosage forms, and strengths that are approved with different indications and recommended dosages. • DANZITEN may not be substitutable with other nilotinib products on a milligram per milligram basis; to avoid medication errors, including overdosage or underdosage, when using DANZITEN ensure that the recommended dosage of DANZITEN (not the recommended dosage of other nilotinib products) is prescribed [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • When switching between DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets and Tasigna (nilotinib) capsules, use the dosage conversion table [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration Dosage in Adult Patients with Newly Diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP The recommended dosage of DANZITEN is 142 mg orally twice daily at approximately 12-hour intervals with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Dosage in Adult Patients with Resistant or Intolerant Ph+ CML-CP and CML-AP The recommended dosage of DANZITEN is 190 mg orally twice daily at approximately 12-hour intervals with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Additional Administration Instructions Advise patients to swallow the tablets whole with water and not to cut, crush, or chew the tablets [see Boxed Warning ]. If a dose of DANZITEN is missed, the patient should take the next scheduled dose at its regular time. The patient should not take two doses at the same time. Switching Instructions Use Table 1 when switching between DANZITEN and Tasigna based on dosage equivalence. Table 1 Recommendations for Switching between DANZITEN and Tasigna Approved Indications DANZITEN dosage Tasigna dosage Newly diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP 142 mg orally twice daily 300 mg orally twice daily Resistant or intolerant Ph+ CML-CP and CML-AP 190 mg orally twice daily 400 mg orally twice daily Optional Concomitant Therapy DANZITEN may be given in combination with hematopoietic growth factors, such as erythropoietin or G-CSF if clinically indicated. DANZITEN may be given with hydroxyurea or anagrelide if clinically indicated. Additional pediatric use information is approved for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s Tasigna (nilotinib) capsules. However, due to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. 2.3 Discontinuation of Treatment After a Sustained Molecular Response (MR4.5) on DANZITEN Patient Selection Eligibility for Discontinuation of Treatment Ph+ CML-CP patients with typical BCR-ABL transcripts, who have been taking DANZITEN for a minimum of 3 years and have achieved a sustained molecular response (MR4.5, corresponding to = BCR-ABL/ABL ≤ 0.0032% IS), may be eligible for treatment discontinuation [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 , 14.4 ) ] …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: • 71 mg: pink coated oblong tablets, debossed with “N5” on one side and plain on other side. Each tablet contains 71 mg of nilotinib. • 95 mg: yellow coated oblong tablets, debossed with “N2” on one side and plain on other side. Each tablet contains 95 mg of nilotinib. Tablets: 71 mg, and 95 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DANZITEN is contraindicated in patients with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or long QT syndrome [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. DANZITEN is contraindicated in patients with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or long QT syndrome. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Substitution with Other Nilotinib Products and Risk of Medication Errors : DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets may not be substitutable with other nilotinib products, including other nilotinib tablets, on a milligram per milligram basis. Confirm that the intended nilotinib product is being prescribed and dispensed. ( 5.1 ) • Myelosuppression : Monitor complete blood count (CBC) during therapy and manage by treatment interruption or dose reduction. ( 5.2 ) • Cardiac and Arterial Vascular Occlusive Events : Evaluate cardiovascular status, monitor and manage cardiovascular risk factors during DANZITEN therapy. ( 5.5 ) • Pancreatitis and Elevated Serum Lipase : Monitor serum lipase; if elevations are accompanied by abdominal symptoms, interrupt doses and consider appropriate diagnostics to exclude pancreatitis. ( 5.6 ) • Hepatotoxicity : Monitor hepatic function tests monthly or as clinically indicated. ( 5.7 ) • Electrolyte Abnormalities : DANZITEN can cause hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and hyponatremia. Correct electrolyte abnormalities prior to initiating DANZITEN and monitor periodically during therapy. ( 5.8 ) • Tumor Lysis Syndrome : Maintain adequate hydration and correct uric acid levels prior to initiating therapy with DANZITEN. ( 5.9 ) • Hemorrhage : Hemorrhage from any site may occur. Advise patients to report signs and symptoms of bleeding and medically manage as needed. ( 5.10 ) • Fluid Retention : Monitor patients for unexpected rapid weight gain, swelling, and shortness of breath. Manage medically. ( 5.13 ) • Effects on Growth and Development in Pediatric Patients : Growth retardation has been reported in pediatric patients treated with nilotinib. Monitor growth and development in pediatric patients. ( 5.14 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.15 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) • Treatment Discontinuation : Patients must have typical BCR-ABL transcripts. An FDA-authorized test with a detection limit below MR4.5 must be used to determine eligibility for discontinuation. Patients must be frequently monitored by the FDA authorized test to detect possible loss of remission. ( 5.16 ) 5.1 Substitution with Other Nilotinib Products and Risk of Medication Errors Nilotinib is available in different formulations, recommended dosages, and tablet strengths, and for different indications. DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets may not be substitutable with other nilotinib products, including other nilotinib tablets, on a milligram per milligram basis. When switching patients between other nilotinib products and DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets, a dose conversion may be required [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 and 2.2 )] . Substitution of DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets for another nilotinib product to achieve the same daily nilotinib dosage on a milligram per milligram basis may result in a clinically significant: • Increase in nilotinib exposure which may increase the risk of nilotinib-associated adverse reactions. • Decrease in nilotinib exposure which may reduce DANZITEN effectiveness. Confirm that the intended nilotinib product is being prescribed and dispensed. 5.2 Myelosuppression Treatment with DANZITEN can cause Grade 3/4 thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and anemia. Perform CBCs every 2 weeks for the first 2 months and then monthly thereafter, or as clinically indicated. Myelosuppression was generally reversible and usually managed by withholding DANZITEN temporarily or dose reduction [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 ) ]. 5.3 QT Prolongation Nilotinib has been shown to prolong cardiac ventricular repolarization as measured by the QT interval on the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) in a concentration-dependent manner [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . Prolongation of the QT interval can result in a type of ventricular tachycardia called torsade de …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions can occur with DANZITEN and are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: • Myelosuppression [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] • QT Prolongation [ see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ] • Sudden Deaths [ see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] • Cardiac and Arterial Vascular Occlusive Events [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] • Pancreatitis and Elevated Serum Lipase [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) ] • Hepatotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ) ] • Electrolyte Abnormalities [ see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ) ] • Hemorrhage [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 ) ] • Fluid Retention [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 ) ] The most commonly reported non-hematologic adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in adult patients are nausea, rash, headache, fatigue, pruritus, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, constipation, arthralgia, nasopharyngitis, pyrexia, and night sweats. Hematologic adverse drug reactions include myelosuppression: thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and anemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc., at 1-800-461-7449 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials 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 safety of DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets has been established from adequate and well-controlled studies of Tasigna ® (nilotinib) capsules, which has different recommended dosages than DANZITEN, in adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase (CP) and adult patients with CP and accelerated phase (AP) Ph+ CML resistant to or intolerant to prior therapy that included imatinib [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Below is a display of the adverse reactions of Tasigna ® (nilotinib) capsules in these adequate and well-controlled studies. In Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP The data below reflect exposure to nilotinib from a randomized trial in patients with newly diagnosed Ph+ CML in chronic phase treated at the equivalent recommended dosage of DANZITEN 142 mg twice daily (n = 279). The median time on treatment at the equivalent recommended dosage of DANZITEN 142 mg twice daily group was 61 months (range, 0.1 to 71 months). The most common (greater than 10%) non-hematologic adverse drug reactions were rash, pruritus, headache, nausea, fatigue, alopecia, myalgia, and upper abdominal pain. Constipation, diarrhea, dry skin, muscle spasms, arthralgia, abdominal pain, peripheral edema, vomiting, and asthenia were observed less commonly (less than or equal to 10% and greater than 5%). Increase in QTcF greater than 60 msec from baseline was observed in 1 patient (0.4%) at the equivalent recommended dosage of DANZITEN 142 mg twice daily treatment group. No patient had an absolute QTcF of greater than 500 msec while on study drug. The most common hematologic adverse drug reactions (all Grades) were myelosuppression, including: thrombocytopenia (18%), neutropenia (15%), and anemia (8%). See Table 10 for Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities. Discontinuation due to adverse reactions, regardless of relationship to study drug, was observed in 10% of patients. In Adult Patients With Resistant or Intolerant Ph+ CML-CP and CML-AP In the single-arm, open-label multicenter clinical trial, a total of 458 patients with Ph+ CML-CP and CML-AP resistant to or intolerant to at least one prior therapy, including imatinib were treated (CML-CP = 321; CML-AP = 137) at the equivalent recommended dosage of DANZITEN 190 mg twice daily. The median duration of exposure in days for CML-CP and CML-AP patients is 561 (range, 1 to 1 …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Avoid concomitant use with DANZITEN or reduce DANZITEN dose if concomitant use cannot be avoided. ( 7.1 ) • Strong CYP3A Inducers : Avoid concomitant use with DANZITEN. ( 7.1 ) • Proton Pump Inhibitors : Use short-acting antacids or H2 blockers as an alternative to proton pump inhibitors. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on DANZITEN Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors with DANZITEN. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce DANZITEN dose [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.9 )] . Nilotinib is a CYP3A substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inhibitor increases nilotinib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may increase the risk of DANZITEN adverse reactions. Strong CYP3A Inducers Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers with DANZITEN. Nilotinib is a CYP3A substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inducer decreases nilotinib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may reduce DANZITEN efficacy. Proton Pump Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of PPI with DANZITEN. As an alternative to PPIs, use H 2 blockers approximately 10 hours before or approximately 2 hours after the dose of DANZITEN, or use antacids approximately 2 hours before or approximately 2 hours after the dose of DANZITEN. Nilotinib displays pH-dependent aqueous solubility [see Description ( 11 )] . Concomitant use with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) decreases nilotinib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may reduce DANZITEN efficacy. 7.2 Drugs that Prolong the QT Interval Avoid coadministration of DANZITEN with agents that may prolong the QT interval, such as anti-arrhythmic drugs [see Boxed Warning, Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. Nilotinib is associated with a clinically significant concentration-dependent QT prolongation [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )].

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action, DANZITEN can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 ) ]. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of nilotinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused adverse developmental outcomes, including embryo-fetal lethality, fetal effects, and fetal variations in rats and rabbits at maternal exposures (AUC) approximately 2 and 0.5 times, respectively, the exposures in patients at the recommended dose (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received oral doses of nilotinib up to 100 mg/kg/day and 300 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. In rats, oral administration of nilotinib produced embryo-lethality/fetal effects at doses ≥ 30 mg/kg/day. At ≥ 30 mg/kg/day, skeletal variations of incomplete ossification of the frontals and misshapen sternebra were noted, and there was an increased incidence of small renal papilla and fetal edema. At 100 mg/kg/day, nilotinib was associated with maternal toxicity (decreased gestation weight, gravid uterine weight, net weight gain, and food consumption) and resulted in a single incidence of cleft palate and two incidences of pale skin were noted in the fetuses. A single incidence of dilated ureters was noted in a fetus also displaying small renal papilla at 100 mg/kg/day. Additional variations of forepaw and hindpaw phalanx unossified, fused sternebra, bipartite sternebra ossification, and incomplete ossification of the cervical vertebra were noted at 100 mg/kg/day. In rabbits, oral administration of nilotinib resulted in the early sacrifice of two females, maternal toxicity and increased resorption of fetuses at 300 mg/kg/day. Fetal skeletal variations (incomplete ossification of the hyoid, bent hyoid, supernumerary short detached ribs and the presence of additional ossification sites near the nasals, frontals and in the sternebral column) were also increased at this dose in the presence of maternal toxicity. Slight maternal toxicity was evident at 100 mg/kg/day but there were no reproductive or embryo-fetal effects at this dose. At 30 mg/kg/day in rats and 300 mg/kg/day in rabbits, the maternal systemic exposure (AUC) were 72700 ng*hr/mL and 17100 ng*hr/mL respectively, representing approximately 2 and 0.5 times the exposure in humans at the highest recommended dose 400 mg twice daily. When pregnant rats were dosed with nilotinib during organogenesis and through lactation, the adverse effects included a longer gestational period, lower pup body weights until weaning and decreased fertility indices in the pups when they reached maturity, all at a maternal dose of 60 mg/kg (i.e., 360 mg/m2, approximately 0.7 times the clinical dose of 400 mg twice daily based on body surface area). At doses up to 20 mg/kg (i.e., 120 mg/m2, approximately 0.25 times the clinical dose of 400 mg twice daily based on body surface area) no adverse effects were seen in the maternal animals or the pups. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of nilotinib or its metabolites in human milk or its effects on a breastfed child or on milk production. However, nilotinib is present in the milk of lactating rats. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, a …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Nilotinib is an inhibitor of the BCR-ABL kinase. Nilotinib binds to and stabilizes the inactive conformation of the kinase domain of ABL protein. In vitro, nilotinib inhibited BCR-ABL mediated proliferation of murine leukemic cell lines and human cell lines derived from patients with Ph+ CML. Under the conditions of the assays, nilotinib was able to overcome imatinib resistance resulting from BCR-ABL kinase mutations, in 32 out of 33 mutations tested. Nilotinib inhibited the autophosphorylation of the following kinases at IC50 values as indicated: BCR-ABL (20 to 60 nM), PDGFR (69 nM), c-KIT (210 nM), CSF-1R (125 to 250 nM), and DDR1 (3.7 nM).

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets contain nilotinib, a kinase inhibitor. Nilotinib is present as nilotinib tartrate, with the molecular formula of C 28 H 22 F 3 N 7 O . C 4 H 6 O 6 and a weight of 679.61 g/mol. Nilotinib tartrate is a white to slightly yellowish powder. The solubility of nilotinib tartrate in aqueous solutions decreases with increasing pH. The pK a 1 was determined to be 3.53; pK a 2 was estimated to be 1.55. The chemical name of nilotinib tartrate is 4-methyl-N-[3-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-[[4-(3-pyridinyl)-2-pyrimidinyl]amino]benzamide,(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedionate. Its structure is shown below: DANZITEN (nilotinib) tablets contain 71 mg or 95 mg nilotinib, equivalent to 91.14 mg, and 121.95 mg nilotinib tartrate, respectively. The inactive ingredients are: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, iron oxide red (in 71 mg strength tablets), iron oxide yellow (in 95 mg strength tablets), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Danziten structure

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdose with nilotinib has been reported, where an unspecified number of nilotinib were ingested in combination with alcohol and other drugs. Events included neutropenia, vomiting, and drowsiness. In the event of overdose, observe the patient and provide appropriate supportive treatment.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING DANZITEN (nilotinib) 71 mg tablets are pink, coated, oblong tablets, debossed with “N5” on one side and plain on other side. DANZITEN (nilotinib) 95 mg tablets are yellow, coated, oblong tablets, debossed with “N2” on one side and plain on other side. DANZITEN (nilotinib) 71 mg and 95 mg tablets are supplied in blister packs. 71 mg Outer Carton containing 4 inner carton packs (4x28)...............................NDC 24338-154-01 Inner carton containing 2 blister packs (2x14)..........................................NDC 24338-154-02 Blisters of 14 tablets (1x14)......................................................................NDC 24338-154-03 95 mg Outer Carton containing 4 inner carton packs (4x28)...............................NDC 24338-155-01 Inner carton containing 2 blister packs (2x14)..........................................NDC 24338-155-02 Blisters of 14 tablets (1x14)......................................................................NDC 24338-155-03 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Adverse event reports

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29,318
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: NILOTINIB. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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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
24338-154-01 24338-154 Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 CARTON in 1 CARTON (24338-154-01) / 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (24338-154-02) / 14 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (24338-154-03) November 30, 2024
24338-155-01 24338-155 Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 CARTON in 1 CARTON (24338-155-01) / 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (24338-155-02) / 14 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (24338-155-03) November 30, 2024
24338-154 24338-154 Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — November 30, 2024
24338-155 24338-155 Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — November 30, 2024

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