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Gilotrif
afatinib · Tablet, Film Coated
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afatinib | 20 mg/1 | 1430446 | — |
| Afatinib | 30 mg/1 | 1430446 | — |
| Afatinib | 40 mg/1 | 1430446 | — |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 89 members |
| Protein Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 41 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201292-001 | GILOTRIF | TABLET | AFATINIB DIMALEATE | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 201292-002 | GILOTRIF | TABLET | AFATINIB DIMALEATE | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 201292-003 | GILOTRIF | TABLET | AFATINIB DIMALEATE | Prescription | AB | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat 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 | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE43431 | January 13, 2026 | 001 | Yes | August 1, 2013 | |
| RE43431 | January 13, 2026 | 002 | Yes | August 1, 2013 | |
| RE43431 | January 13, 2026 | 003 | Yes | August 1, 2013 | |
| RE43431*PED | July 13, 2026 | 001 | No | — | |
| RE43431*PED | July 13, 2026 | 002 | No | — | |
| RE43431*PED | July 13, 2026 | 003 | No | — | |
| 9539258 | November 9, 2026 | 001 | No | U-1950 | February 2, 2017 |
| 9539258 | November 9, 2026 | 002 | No | U-1950 | February 2, 2017 |
| 9539258 | November 9, 2026 | 003 | No | U-1950 | February 2, 2017 |
| 9539258*PED | May 9, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9539258*PED | May 9, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9539258*PED | May 9, 2027 | 003 | No | — | |
| 8426586 | October 10, 2029 | 001 | Yes | August 1, 2013 | |
| 8426586 | October 10, 2029 | 002 | Yes | August 1, 2013 | |
| 8426586 | October 10, 2029 | 003 | Yes | August 1, 2013 | |
| 8545884 | December 19, 2029 | 001 | No | October 28, 2013 | |
| 8545884 | December 19, 2029 | 002 | No | October 28, 2013 | |
| 8545884 | December 19, 2029 | 003 | No | October 28, 2013 | |
| 8426586*PED | April 10, 2030 | 001 | No | — | |
| 8426586*PED | April 10, 2030 | 002 | No | — | |
| 8426586*PED | April 10, 2030 | 003 | No | — | |
| 8545884*PED | June 19, 2030 | 001 | No | — | |
| 8545884*PED | June 19, 2030 | 002 | No | — | |
| 8545884*PED | June 19, 2030 | 003 | No | — | |
| 10004743 | July 5, 2030 | 001 | No | August 2, 2018 | |
| 10004743 | July 5, 2030 | 002 | No | August 2, 2018 | |
| 10004743 | July 5, 2030 | 003 | No | August 2, 2018 | |
| 10004743*PED | January 5, 2031 | 001 | No | — | |
| 10004743*PED | January 5, 2031 | 002 | No | — | |
| 10004743*PED | January 5, 2031 | 003 | No | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 17 | Efficacy | Approved | April 7, 2022 | Priority |
| Supplement | 15 | Labeling | Approved | October 11, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 14 | Efficacy | Approved | January 12, 2018 | Priority |
| Supplement | 12 | Labeling | Approved | November 6, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Labeling | Approved | October 4, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Labeling | Approved | April 20, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 7 | Efficacy | Approved | April 15, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | December 28, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Efficacy | Approved | November 9, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | July 31, 2014 | Priority |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | November 21, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Labeling | Approved | July 23, 2013 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | July 12, 2013 | Priority |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · April 11, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · April 8, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · October 15, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · October 15, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · January 17, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · January 12, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · November 9, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · November 7, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · October 6, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · October 6, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · April 27, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · April 19, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · April 18, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · December 31, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · December 29, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · November 13, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · November 12, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · November 25, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · November 22, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · October 23, 2013
- 0 · Original application · August 15, 2013
- 0 · Original application · August 15, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · July 30, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · July 26, 2013
- 0 · Original application · July 12, 2013
- 0 · Original application · July 12, 2013
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251113). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GILOTRIF is a kinase inhibitor indicated for: First-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use : Safety and efficacy of GILOTRIF were not established in patients whose tumors have resistant EGFR mutations ( 1.1 ) Treatment of patients with metastatic, squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy ( 1.2 ) 1.1 EGFR Mutation-Positive, Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer GILOTRIF is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) , Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Limitations of Use : The safety and efficacy of GILOTRIF have not been established in patients whose tumors have resistant EGFR mutations [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. 1.2 Previously Treated, Metastatic Squamous NSCLC GILOTRIF is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy .
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage : 40 mg orally once daily ( 2.2 ) Renal impairment : 30 mg orally once daily in patients with severe renal impairment ( 2.4 , 8.6 , 12.3 ) Instruct patients to take GILOTRIF at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection for Non-Resistant EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC Select patients for first-line treatment of metastatic NSCLC with GILOTRIF based on the presence of non-resistant EGFR mutations in tumor specimens [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) , Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of EGFR mutations in NSCLC is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of GILOTRIF is 40 mg orally once daily until disease progression or no longer tolerated by the patient. Take GILOTRIF at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Do not take a missed dose within 12 hours of the next dose. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Withhold GILOTRIF for: Grade* 3 or higher adverse reactions Diarrhea of Grade 2 persisting for 2 or more consecutive days while taking anti-diarrheal medication [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Cutaneous reactions of Grade 2 that are prolonged (lasting more than 7 days) or intolerable [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] * National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), v 3.0 Resume treatment when the adverse reaction fully resolves, returns to baseline, or improves to Grade 1. Reinstitute GILOTRIF at a reduced dose, i.e., 10 mg per day less than the dose at which the adverse reaction occurred. Permanently discontinue GILOTRIF for: Life-threatening bullous, blistering, or exfoliating skin lesions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Confirmed interstitial lung disease (ILD) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Severe drug-induced hepatic impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Gastrointestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Persistent ulcerative keratitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Symptomatic left ventricular dysfunction [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] Severe or intolerable adverse reaction occurring at a dose of 20 mg per day 2.4 Dosage Modification for Pre-Existing Severe Renal Impairment The recommended dosage of GILOTRIF in patients with pre-existing severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR*] 15 to 29 mL/min /1.73 m 2 ) is 30 mg orally once daily [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . * Use the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] formula to estimate eGFR. 2.5 Dosage Modifications for Drug Interactions P-glycoprotein Inhibitors Reduce GILOTRIF daily dose by 10 mg if not tolerated for patients who require therapy with a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor. Resume the previous dose after discontinuation of the P-gp inhibitor as tolerated [see Drug Interactions (7) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . P-glycoprotein Inducers Increase GILOTRIF daily dose by 10 mg as tolerated for patients who require chronic therapy with a P-gp inducer. Resume the previous dose 2 to 3 days after discontinuation of the P-gp inducer [see Drug Interactions (7) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS GILOTRIF is available as: 40 mg tablets: light blue, film-coated, round, biconvex, bevel-edged tablets debossed with "T40" on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side. 30 mg tablets: dark blue, film-coated, round, biconvex, bevel-edged tablets debossed with "T30" on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side. 20 mg tablets: white to slightly yellowish, film-coated, round, biconvex, bevel-edged tablets debossed with "T20" on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side. Tablets: 40 mg, 30 mg, and 20 mg ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Diarrhea : Diarrhea may result in dehydration and renal failure. Withhold GILOTRIF for severe and prolonged diarrhea not responsive to anti-diarrheal agents. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Bullous and exfoliative skin disorders : Severe bullous, blistering, and exfoliating lesions occurred in 0.2% of patients. Discontinue for life-threatening cutaneous reactions. Withhold GILOTRIF for severe and prolonged cutaneous reactions. ( 2.3 , 5.2 ) Interstitial lung disease (ILD) : Occurs in 1.6% of patients. Withhold GILOTRIF for acute onset or worsening of pulmonary symptoms. Discontinue GILOTRIF if ILD is diagnosed. ( 2.3 , 5.3 ) Hepatic toxicity : Fatal hepatic impairment occurs in 0.2% of patients. Monitor with periodic liver testing. Withhold or discontinue GILOTRIF for severe or worsening liver tests. ( 2.3 , 5.4 ) Gastrointestinal perforation : Occurs in 0.2% of patients. Permanently discontinue GILOTRIF in patients who develop gastrointestinal perforation. ( 2.3 , 5.5 ) Keratitis : Occurs in 0.7% of patients. Withhold GILOTRIF for keratitis evaluation. Withhold or discontinue GILOTRIF for confirmed ulcerative keratitis. ( 2.3 , 5.6 ) Embryo-fetal toxicity : Can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Diarrhea Diarrhea has resulted in dehydration with or without renal impairment across the clinical experience; some cases were fatal. Grade 3-4 diarrhea occurred in 697 (16%) of the 4257 patients who received GILOTRIF across 44 clinical trials. In LUX-Lung 3, diarrhea occurred in 96% of patients treated with GILOTRIF (n=229), of which 15% were Grade 3 in severity and occurred within the first 6 weeks . Renal impairment as a consequence of diarrhea occurred in 6% of patients treated with GILOTRIF, of which 1.3% were Grade 3. In LUX-Lung 8, diarrhea occurred in 75% of patients treated with GILOTRIF (n=392), of which 10% were Grade 3 in severity and 0.8% were Grade 4 in severity . Renal impairment as a consequence of diarrhea occurred in 7% of patients treated with GILOTRIF, of which 2% were Grade 3 [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. For patients who develop prolonged Grade 2 diarrhea lasting more than 48 hours or greater than or equal to Grade 3 diarrhea, withhold GILOTRIF until diarrhea resolves to Grade 1 or less and resume GILOTRIF with appropriate dose reduction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. Provide patients with an anti-diarrheal agent (e.g., loperamide) for self-administration at the onset of diarrhea and instruct patients to continue anti-diarrheal therapy until loose bowel movements cease for 12 hours. 5.2 Bullous and Exfoliative Skin Disorders Grade 3 cutaneous reactions characterized by bullous, blistering, and exfoliating skin lesions, occurred in 0.2% of the 4257 patients who received GILOTRIF across clinical trials . In LUX-Lung 3, the overall incidence of cutaneous reactions consisting of rash, erythema, and acneiform rash was 90%, and the incidence of Grade 3 cutaneous reactions was 16%. In addition, the incidence of Grade 1-3 palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome was 7%. In LUX-Lung 8, the overall incidence of cutaneous reactions consisting of rash, erythema, and acneiform rash was 70%, and the incidence of Grade 3 cutaneous reactions was 7%. In addition, the incidence of Grade 1-3 palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome was 1.5% [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Discontinue GILOTRIF in patients who develop life-threatening bullous, blistering, or exfoliating skin lesions . For patients who develop prolonged Grade 2 cutaneous adverse reactions lasting more than 7 days, intolerable Grade 2 cutaneous reactions, or Grade 3 cutaneous reactions, withhold GILOTRIF until the adverse reaction resolves to Grade 1 or less and resume GILOTRIF with appropriate dose reduction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Postmarketing cases consistent wit …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Bullous and Exfoliative Skin Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Interstitial Lung Disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Hepatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Gastrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Keratitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were diarrhea, rash/acneiform dermatitis, stomatitis, paronychia, dry skin, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, pruritus ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at (800) 542-6257 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 data in the Warnings and Precautions section reflect exposure to GILOTRIF for clinically significant adverse reactions in 4257 patients enrolled in LUX-Lung 3 (n=229) and LUX-Lung 8 (n=392), and 3636 patients with cancer enrolled in 42 studies of GILOTRIF administered alone or in combination with other anti-neoplastic drugs at GILOTRIF doses ranging from 10-70 mg daily or at doses 10-160 mg in other regimens. The mean exposure was 5.5 months. The population included patients with various cancers, the most common of which were NSCLC, breast, colorectal, brain, and head and neck. The data described below reflect exposure to GILOTRIF as a single agent in LUX-Lung 3, a randomized, active-controlled trial conducted in patients with EGFR mutation-positive, metastatic NSCLC, and in LUX-Lung 8, a randomized, active-controlled trial in patients with metastatic squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy. EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC The safety of GILOTRIF was evaluated in 229 EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor-naïve patients with EGFR mutation-positive, metastatic non-squamous NSCLC enrolled in a randomized (2:1), multicenter, open-label trial (LUX-Lung 3). Patients received either GILOTRIF 40 mg daily until documented disease progression or intolerance to the therapy or pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 followed after 30 minutes by cisplatin 75 mg/m2 every three weeks for a maximum of six treatment courses. The median exposure was 11 months for patients treated with GILOTRIF and 3.4 months for patients treated with pemetrexed/cisplatin. The overall trial population had a median age of 61 years; 61% of patients in the GILOTRIF arm and 60% of patients in the pemetrexed/cisplatin arm were younger than 65 years. A total of 64% of patients on GILOTRIF and 67% of pemetrexed/cisplatin patients were female. More than two-thirds of patients were from Asia (GILOTRIF 70%; pemetrexed/cisplatin 72%). Serious adverse reactions were reported in 29% of patients treated with GILOTRIF. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in patients treated with GILOTRIF were diarrhea (6.6%); vomiting (4.8%); and dyspnea, fatigue, and hypokalemia (1.7% each). Fatal adverse reactions in GILOTRIF-treated patients in LUX-Lung 3 included pulmonary toxicity/ILD-like adverse reactions (1.3%), sepsis (0.43%), and pneumonia (0.43%). Dose reductions due to adverse reactions were required in 57% of GILOTRIF-treated patients. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to dose reduction in the patients treated with GILOTRIF were diarrhea (20%), rash/acne (19%), paronychia (14%), and stomatitis (10%). Discontinuation of therapy in GILOTRIF-treated patients for adverse reactions was 14.0%. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to discontinuation in GILOTRIF-treated patients were diarrhea (1.3%), ILD (0.9%), and paronychia (0.9%). Clinical trials of GILOTRIF excluded …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS P-glycoprotein (P-gp) Inhibitors : Co-administration of P-gp inhibitors can increase afatinib exposure. Reduce GILOTRIF by 10 mg per day if not tolerated. ( 2.5 , 7 ) P-gp Inducers : Co-administration of chronic P-gp inducers orally can decrease afatinib exposure. Increase GILOTRIF by 10 mg per day as tolerated. ( 2.5 , 7 ) Effect of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) Inhibitors and Inducers Concomitant taking of P-gp inhibitors (including but not limited to ritonavir, cyclosporine A, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, verapamil, quinidine, tacrolimus, nelfinavir, saquinavir, and amiodarone) with GILOTRIF can increase exposure to afatinib [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Reduce GILOTRIF daily dose as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. Concomitant taking of P-gp inducers (including but not limited to rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and St. John's wort) with GILOTRIF can decrease exposure to afatinib [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Increase GILOTRIF daily dose as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ].
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation : Advise women not to breastfeed ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , GILOTRIF can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on the use of GILOTRIF in pregnant women. Administration of afatinib to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at exposures approximately 0.2 times the exposure in humans at the recommended dose of 40 mg daily resulted in embryotoxicity and, in rabbits showing maternal toxicity, increased abortions at late gestational stages (see Data ) . Advise a pregnant woman of the potential risk to a fetus . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, administration of afatinib to pregnant animals at doses of 5 mg/kg (approximately 0.2 times the exposure by AUC at the recommended human dose of 40 mg daily) or greater during the period of organogenesis caused increased post-implantation loss, and in animals showing maternal toxicity, abortion at late gestational stages. In the same study, at the high dose level of 10 mg/kg (approximately 0.7 times the exposure by AUC at the recommended human dose of 40 mg daily), there were reduced fetal weights, and increases in the incidence of runts, as well as visceral and dermal variations. In an embryo-fetal development study in rats, there were skeletal alterations consisting of incomplete or delayed ossifications and reduced fetal weight at a dose of 16 mg/kg (approximately twice the exposure based on AUC at the recommended human dose of 40 mg daily). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of afatinib in human milk or its effects on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Afatinib was present in the milk of lactating rats (see Data ) . Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from GILOTRIF, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with GILOTRIF and for 2 weeks after the final dose. Data Afatinib was present in the milk of lactating rats at concentrations 80 and 150 times higher than those found in plasma at 1 and 6 hours after administration. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Females GILOTRIF can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with GILOTRIF and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose of GILOTRIF [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Infertility Based on results from an animal fertility study, GILOTRIF may reduce fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. It is not known if the effects on fertility are reversible [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ]. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of GILOTRIF in pediatric patients have not been established. The safety and efficacy of afatinib were assessed, but not established, in a single-arm, open-label, multicenter trial [NCT02372006] which included 37 pediatric patients 2 to <17 years of age with recurrent/refractory solid tumors with known ErbB pathway deregulation who received 80% of the adult dose per body surface area. No new safety signals were observed in pediatric patients in this trial. In these 37 patients, the pharmacokinetic parameters were within range of values in adults. 8.5 Geriatric Use LUX-Lung 3 did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In LUX-Lung 8, 53% of the 398 patients randomized to receive afatinib were 65 years of age or older and 11% were 75 years or older. In an exploratory subgr …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Afatinib covalently binds to the kinase domains of EGFR (ErbB1), HER2 (ErbB2), and HER4 (ErbB4) and irreversibly inhibits tyrosine kinase autophosphorylation, resulting in downregulation of ErbB signaling. Certain mutations in EGFR, including non-resistant mutations in its kinase domain, can result in increased autophosphorylation of the receptor, leading to receptor activation, sometimes in the absence of ligand binding, and can support cell proliferation in NSCLC. Non-resistant mutations are defined as those occurring in exons constituting the kinase domain of EGFR that lead to increased receptor activation and where efficacy is predicted by 1) clinically meaningful tumor shrinkage with the recommended dose of afatinib and/or 2) inhibition of cellular proliferation or EGFR tyrosine kinase phosphorylation at concentrations of afatinib sustainable at the recommended dosage according to validated methods. The most commonly found of these mutations are exon 21 L858R substitutions and exon 19 deletions. Afatinib demonstrated inhibition of autophosphorylation and/or in vitro proliferation of cell lines expressing wild-type EGFR and in those expressing selected EGFR exon 19 deletion mutations, exon 21 L858R mutations, or other less common non-resistant mutations, at afatinib concentrations achieved in patients. In addition, afatinib inhibited in vitro proliferation of cell lines overexpressing HER2. Treatment with afatinib resulted in inhibition of tumor growth in nude mice implanted with tumors either overexpressing wild type EGFR or HER2 or in an EGFR L858R/T790M double mutant model.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION GILOTRIF tablets contain afatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor which is a 4-anilinoquinazoline. Afatinib is presented as the dimaleate salt, with the chemical name 2-butenamide, N -[4-[(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)amino]-7-[[(3 S )-tetrahydro-3-furanyl]oxy]-6-quinazolinyl]-4-(dimethylamino)-,(2 E )-, (2 Z )-2-butenedioate (1:2). Its structural formula is: Afatinib dimaleate is a white to brownish yellow powder, water soluble and hygroscopic, with an empirical formula of C 32 H 33 ClFN 5 O 11 , and a molecular weight of 718.1 g/mol. GILOTRIF tablets for oral administration are available in 40 mg, 30 mg, or 20 mg of afatinib (equivalent to 59.12 mg, 44.34 mg, or 29.56 mg afatinib dimaleate, respectively). The inactive ingredients of GILOTRIF are the following: Tablet Core: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and Coating: hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, talc, polysorbate 80, FD&C Blue No. 2 (40 mg and 30 mg tablets only). Chemical Structure
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE Overdose was reported in 2 healthy adolescents each of whom ingested 360 mg of GILOTRIF (as part of a mixed-drug ingestion) resulting in nausea, vomiting, asthenia, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, and elevated amylase [<1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)]. Both subjects recovered.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING GILOTRIF tablets are available as follows: 40 mg: light blue, film-coated, round, biconvex, bevel-edged tablets debossed with "T40" on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side. Unit of use bottles of 30 NDC: 0597-0138-30 30 mg: dark blue, film-coated, round, biconvex, bevel-edged tablets debossed with "T30" on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side. Unit of use bottles of 30 NDC: 0597-0137-30 20 mg: white to slightly yellowish, film-coated, round, biconvex, bevel-edged tablets debossed with "T20" on one side and the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol on the other side. Unit of use bottles of 30 NDC: 0597-0141-30 Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense medication in the original container to protect from exposure to high humidity and light.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: AFATINIB. 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
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0597-0137-30 | 0597-0137 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0597-0137-30) / 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE | August 9, 2013 |
| 0597-0137-90 | 0597-0137 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0597-0137-90) / 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE | October 1, 2018 |
| 0597-0138-30 | 0597-0138 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0597-0138-30) / 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE | August 8, 2013 |
| 0597-0138-95 | 0597-0138 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0597-0138-95) / 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE | August 8, 2013 |
| 0597-0141-30 | 0597-0141 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0597-0141-30) / 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE | August 13, 2013 |
| 0597-0137 | 0597-0137 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | July 12, 2013 |
| 0597-0138 | 0597-0138 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | July 12, 2013 |
| 0597-0141 | 0597-0141 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | July 12, 2013 |
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| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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