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Ibrance
palbociclib · Tablet, Film Coated
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 89 members |
| Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 89 members |
| Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 10 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212436-001 | IBRANCE | TABLET | PALBOCICLIB | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 212436-002 | IBRANCE | TABLET | PALBOCICLIB | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 212436-003 | IBRANCE | TABLET | PALBOCICLIB | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE47739 | March 5, 2027 | 001 | Yes | November 26, 2019 | |
| RE47739 | March 5, 2027 | 002 | Yes | November 26, 2019 | |
| RE47739 | March 5, 2027 | 003 | Yes | November 26, 2019 | |
| RE47739*PED | September 5, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| RE47739*PED | September 5, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| RE47739*PED | September 5, 2027 | 003 | No | — | |
| 10723730 | February 8, 2034 | 001 | Yes | August 27, 2020 | |
| 10723730 | February 8, 2034 | 002 | Yes | August 27, 2020 | |
| 10723730 | February 8, 2034 | 003 | Yes | August 27, 2020 | |
| 10723730*PED | August 8, 2034 | 001 | No | — | |
| 10723730*PED | August 8, 2034 | 002 | No | — | |
| 10723730*PED | August 8, 2034 | 003 | No | — | |
| 11065250 | August 19, 2036 | 001 | No | August 12, 2021 | |
| 11065250 | August 19, 2036 | 002 | No | August 12, 2021 | |
| 11065250 | August 19, 2036 | 003 | No | August 12, 2021 | |
| 11065250*PED | February 19, 2037 | 001 | No | — | |
| 11065250*PED | February 19, 2037 | 002 | No | — | |
| 11065250*PED | February 19, 2037 | 003 | No | — |
| Code | Expires | Product |
|---|---|---|
| M-14 | September 16, 2028 | 001 |
| M-14 | September 16, 2028 | 002 |
| M-14 | September 16, 2028 | 003 |
| PED | March 16, 2029 | 001 |
| PED | March 16, 2029 | 002 |
| PED | March 16, 2029 | 003 |
| I-995 | June 24, 2029 | 001 |
| I-995 | June 24, 2029 | 002 |
| I-995 | June 24, 2029 | 003 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 12 | Efficacy | Approved | June 24, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 11 | Efficacy | Approved | September 16, 2025 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Efficacy | Approved | April 23, 2025 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Labeling | Approved | March 6, 2025 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Labeling | Approved | December 20, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Labeling | Approved | September 6, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Efficacy | Approved | September 6, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Efficacy | Approved | December 13, 2022 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 3 - New Dosage Form | Approved | November 1, 2019 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · June 29, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · June 26, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · September 18, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · September 17, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · May 1, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · April 24, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · March 10, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · March 7, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · December 27, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · December 26, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · September 7, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · September 7, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · September 7, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · September 7, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · December 14, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · December 14, 2022
- 0 · Original application · April 6, 2020
- 0 · Original application · November 12, 2019
- 0 · Original application · November 4, 2019
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260702). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingIndications and Usage ( 1.1 , 1.2 ) 6/2026 Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 ) 6/2026
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IBRANCE is a kinase inhibitor indicated: • for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with: o an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy ( 1.1 ); or o fulvestrant in patients with disease progression following endocrine therapy. ( 1.1 ) • in combination with inavolisib and fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with endocrine-resistant, PIK3CA -mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, as detected by an FDA‐authorized test, following recurrence on or after completing adjuvant endocrine therapy. ( 1.1 ) • in combination with trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, and endocrine therapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with HR-positive, HER2‐positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following induction treatment. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer IBRANCE is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with: • an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy; or • fulvestrant in patients with disease progression following endocrine therapy. IBRANCE is indicated in combination with inavolisib and fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with endocrine-resistant, PIK3CA -mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, as detected by an FDA- authorized test, following recurrence on or after completing adjuvant endocrine therapy. 1.2 HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer IBRANCE is indicated in combination with trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, and endocrine therapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with HR-positive, HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following induction treatment.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Recommended starting dose: 125 mg once daily taken with or without food for 21 days followed by 7 days off treatment. ( 2.1 ) • Dosing interruption and/or dose reductions are recommended based on individual safety and tolerability. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of IBRANCE is a 125 mg tablet taken orally once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment to comprise a complete cycle of 28 days. IBRANCE tablet may be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Advise patients to take their dose of IBRANCE at approximately the same time each day. If the patient vomits or misses a dose, an additional dose should not be taken. The next prescribed dose should be taken at the usual time. IBRANCE tablets should be swallowed whole (do not chew, crush, or split them prior to swallowing). Tablets should not be ingested if they are broken, cracked, or otherwise not intact. Pre/perimenopausal women treated with the combination IBRANCE plus an aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant, IBRANCE plus inavolisib and fulvestrant therapy, or IBRANCE plus trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, plus endocrine therapy should also be treated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists according to current clinical practice standards. For men treated with combination IBRANCE plus aromatase inhibitor, IBRANCE plus inavolisib and fulvestrant therapy, or IBRANCE plus trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, plus endocrine therapy, consider treatment with an LHRH agonist according to current clinical practice standards. Refer to the Prescribing Information for recommended dosage for endocrine therapy, inavolisib, trastuzumab and pertuzumab administered in combination with IBRANCE. 2.2 Dose Modification The recommended dose modifications for adverse reactions are listed in Tables 1, 2, and 3. Table 1. Recommended Dose Modification for Adverse Reactions Dose Level Dose Recommended starting dose 125 mg/day First dose reduction 100 mg/day Second dose reduction 75 mg/day If further dose reduction below 75 mg/day is required, discontinue. Table 2. Dose Modification and Management – Hematologic Toxicities Table applies to all hematologic adverse reactions except lymphopenia (unless associated with clinical events, e.g., opportunistic infections). Grading according to CTCAE 4.0. CTCAE=Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; LLN=lower limit of normal. Monitor complete blood counts prior to the start of IBRANCE therapy and at the beginning of each cycle, as well as on Day 15 of the first 2 cycles, and as clinically indicated. For patients who experience a maximum of Grade 1 or 2 neutropenia in the first 6 cycles, monitor complete blood counts for subsequent cycles every 3 months, prior to the beginning of a cycle and as clinically indicated. CTCAE Grade Dose Modifications Grade 1 or 2 No dose adjustment is required. Grade 3 Day 1 of cycle : Withhold IBRANCE, repeat complete blood count monitoring within 1 week. When recovered to Grade ≤2, start the next cycle at the same dose . Day 15 of first 2 cycles : If Grade 3 on Day 15, continue IBRANCE at current dose to complete cycle and repeat complete blood count on Day 22. If Grade 4 on Day 22, see Grade 4 dose modification guidelines below. Consider dose reduction in cases of prolonged (>1 week) recovery from Grade 3 neutropenia or recurrent Grade 3 neutropenia on Day 1 of subsequent cycles. Grade 3 neutropenia Absolute neutrophil count (ANC): Grade 1: ANC < LLN – 1500/mm 3 ; Grade 2: ANC 1000 – <1500/mm 3 ; Grade 3: ANC 500 – <1000/mm 3 ; Grade 4: ANC <500/mm 3 . with fever ≥38.5 °C and/or infection At any time : Withhold IBRANCE until recovery to Grade ≤2. Resume at the next lower dose . Grade 4 At any time : Withhold IBRANCE until recovery to Grade ≤2. Resume at the next lower dose . Table 3. Dose Modification and Management – Non-Hematologic Toxicities Grading according to CTCAE 4.0. CTCAE=Common Terminolo …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 125 mg tablets: Oval, light purple, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "PBC 125" on the other side. 100 mg tablets: Oval, green, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "PBC 100" on the other side. 75 mg tablets: Round, light purple, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "PBC 75" on the other side. Tablets: 125 mg, 100 mg, and 75 mg. ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Neutropenia: Monitor complete blood count prior to start of IBRANCE therapy and at the beginning of each cycle, as well as on Day 15 of the first 2 cycles, and as clinically indicated. ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe and fatal cases of ILD/pneumonitis have been reported. Monitor for pulmonary symptoms of ILD/pneumonitis. Interrupt IBRANCE immediately in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue IBRANCE if severe ILD/pneumonitis occurs. ( 5.2 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: IBRANCE can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.3 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Neutropenia Neutropenia was the most frequently reported adverse reaction in PALOMA-2 with an incidence of 80% and PALOMA-3 with an incidence of 83%. A Grade ≥3 decrease in neutrophil counts was reported in 66% of patients receiving IBRANCE plus letrozole in PALOMA-2 and 66% of patients receiving IBRANCE plus fulvestrant in PALOMA-3. In PALOMA-2 and PALOMA-3, the median time to first episode of any grade neutropenia was 15 days and the median duration of Grade ≥3 neutropenia was 7 days [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Neutropenia was the most frequently reported adverse reaction in PATINA with an incidence of 78%. Grade ≥3 neutropenia was reported in 61% of patients receiving IBRANCE in combination with trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, and endocrine therapy. Based on laboratory findings, 93% had a decrease in neutrophil counts including 47% with Grade 3 and 3.1% with Grade 4. The median time to first episode of any grade neutropenia was 22 days and the median duration of Grade ≥3 neutropenia events was 9 days [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Monitor complete blood counts prior to starting IBRANCE therapy and at the beginning of each cycle, as well as on Day 15 of the first 2 cycles, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Febrile neutropenia has been reported in 1.8% of patients exposed to IBRANCE across PALOMA-2 and PALOMA-3. One death due to neutropenic sepsis was observed in PALOMA-3. Febrile neutropenia has been reported in 0.8% of patients exposed to IBRANCE in the PATINA study. Physicians should inform patients to promptly report any episodes of fever [see Patient Counseling Information (17) ] . 5.2 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) and/or pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors, including IBRANCE when taken in combination with endocrine therapy. Across clinical trials (PALOMA-1, PALOMA-2, PALOMA-3), 1% of IBRANCE-treated patients had ILD/pneumonitis of any grade, 0.1% had Grade 3 or 4 and no fatal cases were reported. In PATINA, 1% of IBRANCE-treated patients had ILD/pneumonitis of any grade. No Grade 3, 4, or fatal cases were reported. Additional cases of ILD/pneumonitis have been observed in the postmarketing setting, with fatalities reported [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g. hypoxia, cough, dyspnea). In patients who have new or worsening respiratory symptoms and are suspected to have developed pneumonitis, interrupt IBRANCE immediately and evaluate the patient. Permanently discontinue IBRANCE in patients with severe ILD or pneumonitis [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . 5.3 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IBRANCE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of palbociclib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicity at maternal exposures that were ≥4 times the human clinical exposure based on area u …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • ILD/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) in combination with either letrozole or fulvestrant, including laboratory abnormalities, were white blood cell count decreased, neutrophils decreased, blood creatinine increased, hemoglobin decreased, platelets decreased, infections, aspartate aminotransferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, fatigue, nausea, stomatitis, diarrhea, and alopecia. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) in combination with inavolisib and fulvestrant, including laboratory abnormalities, were neutrophils decreased, hemoglobin decreased, fasting glucose increased, platelets decreased, lymphocytes decreased, stomatitis, diarrhea, calcium decreased, fatigue, potassium decreased, creatinine increased, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased, nausea, sodium decreased, magnesium decreased, rash, decreased appetite, COVID-19 infection, and headache. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) in combination with trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, and endocrine therapy, including laboratory abnormalities, were white blood cell decreased, neutrophil count decreased, creatinine increased, hemoglobin decreased, diarrhea, infections, platelet count decreased, stomatitis, aspartate aminotransferase increased, decreased calcium, alanine aminotransferase increased, decreased potassium, fatigue, alkaline phosphatase increased, nausea, asthenia, headache, rash, pruritus, and muscle spasms. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Studies 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. PALOMA-2: IBRANCE plus Letrozole Patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer for initial endocrine-based therapy The safety of IBRANCE plus letrozole was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind trial (PALOMA-2) in 666 patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The median duration of treatment for IBRANCE plus letrozole was 19.8 months while the median duration of treatment for placebo plus letrozole arm was 13.8 months. Dose reductions due to an adverse reaction of any grade occurred in 36% of patients receiving IBRANCE plus letrozole. No dose reduction was allowed for letrozole in PALOMA-2. Permanent discontinuation associated with an adverse reaction occurred in 43 of 444 (10%) patients receiving IBRANCE plus letrozole and in 13 of 222 (6%) patients receiving placebo plus letrozole. Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation for patients receiving IBRANCE plus letrozole included neutropenia (1.1%) and alanine aminotransferase increase (0.7%). The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) of any grade reported in patients in the IBRANCE plus letrozole arm by descending frequency were neutropenia, infections, leukopenia, fatigue, nausea, alopecia, stomatitis, diarrhea, anemia, rash, asthenia, thrombocytopenia, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry skin, pyrexia, and dysgeusia. The most frequently reported Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in patients receiving IBRANCE plus letrozole by descending frequency were neutropenia, leukopenia, infections, and anemia. Adverse reactions (≥10%) reported in patients who received IBRANCE plus letrozole or placebo plus letrozole in PALOMA-2 are listed in Table 4. Table 4. Adverse Reactions (≥10%) in PALOMA-2 Grading according to CTCAE 4.0. CTCAE=Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Palbociclib is primarily metabolized by CYP3A and sulfotransferase (SULT) enzyme SULT2A1. In vivo, palbociclib is a time-dependent inhibitor of CYP3A. • CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concurrent use of IBRANCE with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If the strong inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the IBRANCE dose. ( 2.2 , 7.1 ) • CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concurrent use of IBRANCE with strong CYP3A inducers. ( 7.2 ) • CYP3A Substrates: The dose of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with narrow therapeutic indices may need to be reduced when given concurrently with IBRANCE. ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Agents That May Increase Palbociclib Plasma Concentrations Effect of CYP3A Inhibitors Coadministration of a strong CYP3A inhibitor (itraconazole) increased the plasma exposure of palbociclib in healthy subjects by 87%. Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, and voriconazole). Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice during IBRANCE treatment. If coadministration of IBRANCE with a strong CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of IBRANCE [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.2 Agents That May Decrease Palbociclib Plasma Concentrations Effect of CYP3A Inducers Coadministration of a strong CYP3A inducer (rifampin) decreased the plasma exposure of palbociclib in healthy subjects by 85%. Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers (e.g., phenytoin, rifampin, carbamazepine, enzalutamide, and St John's Wort) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.3 Drugs That May Have Their Plasma Concentrations Altered by Palbociclib Coadministration of midazolam with multiple doses of IBRANCE increased the midazolam plasma exposure by 61%, in healthy subjects, compared to administration of midazolam alone. The dose of the sensitive CYP3A substrate with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., alfentanil, cyclosporine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, everolimus, fentanyl, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, and tacrolimus) may need to be reduced, as IBRANCE may increase its exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IBRANCE 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 palbociclib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicity at maternal exposures that were ≥4 times the human clinical exposure based on AUC (see Data ) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated 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%–4% and 15%–20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In a fertility and early embryonic development study in female rats, palbociclib was administered orally for 15 days before mating through to Day 7 of pregnancy, which did not cause embryo toxicity at doses up to 300 mg/kg/day with maternal systemic exposures approximately 4 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose. In embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received oral doses of palbociclib up to 300 mg/kg/day and 20 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. The maternally toxic dose of 300 mg/kg/day was fetotoxic in rats, resulting in reduced fetal body weights. At doses ≥100 mg/kg/day in rats, there was an increased incidence of a skeletal variation (increased incidence of a rib present at the seventh cervical vertebra). At the maternally toxic dose of 20 mg/kg/day in rabbits, there was an increased incidence of skeletal variations, including small phalanges in the forelimb. At 300 mg/kg/day in rats and 20 mg/kg/day in rabbits, the maternal systemic exposures were approximately 4 and 9 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose, respectively. CDK4/6 double knockout mice have been reported to die in late stages of fetal development (gestation Day 14.5 until birth) due to severe anemia. However, knockout mouse data may not be predictive of effects in humans due to differences in degree of target inhibition. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of palbociclib in human milk, its effects on milk production, or the breastfed infant. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from IBRANCE, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during treatment with IBRANCE and for 3 weeks after the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Based on animal studies, IBRANCE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Females of reproductive potential should have a pregnancy test prior to starting treatment with IBRANCE. Contraception Females IBRANCE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IBRANCE and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose. Males Because of the potential for genotoxicity, advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IBRANCE and for 3 months after the last dose [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . Infertility Males Based on animal studies, IBRANCE may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of IBRANCE in pediatric patients have not been established. The safety and effectiveness of IBRANCE were assessed but not established in three trials: one open-label trial [A5481092, (NCT03709680)] that included 98 pediatric patients 2 to 15 m …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Palbociclib is an inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDK) 4 and 6. Cyclin D1 and CDK4/6 are downstream of signaling pathways which lead to cellular proliferation. In vitro, palbociclib reduced cellular proliferation of estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer cell lines by blocking progression of the cell from G1 into S phase of the cell cycle. Treatment of breast cancer cell lines with the combination of palbociclib and antiestrogens leads to decreased retinoblastoma (Rb) protein phosphorylation resulting in reduced E2F expression and signaling, and increased growth arrest compared to treatment with each drug alone. In vitro treatment of ER-positive breast cancer cell lines with the combination of palbociclib and antiestrogens led to increased cell senescence compared to each drug alone, which was sustained for up to 6 days following palbociclib removal and was greater if antiestrogen treatment was continued. In vivo studies using a patient-derived ER-positive breast cancer xenograft model demonstrated that the combination of palbociclib and letrozole increased the inhibition of Rb phosphorylation, downstream signaling, and tumor growth compared to each drug alone. Human bone marrow mononuclear cells treated with palbociclib in the presence or absence of an anti-estrogen in vitro did not become senescent and resumed proliferation following palbociclib withdrawal.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION IBRANCE tablets for oral administration contain 125 mg, 100 mg, or 75 mg of palbociclib, a kinase inhibitor. The molecular formula for palbociclib is C 24 H 29 N 7 O 2 . The molecular weight is 447.54 daltons. The chemical name is 6-acetyl-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-2-{[5-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl]amino}pyrido[2,3- d ]pyrimidin-7(8 H )-one, and its structural formula is: Palbociclib is a yellow to orange powder. At or below pH 4, palbociclib behaves as a high-solubility compound. Above pH 4, the solubility of the drug substance reduces significantly. Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, succinic acid, HPMC 2910/hypromellose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and FD&C Blue #2/Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake. In addition, the 75 mg and 125 mg tablets contain red iron oxide and the 100 mg tablets contain yellow iron oxide. Chemical Structure
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING IBRANCE is supplied in the following strengths and package configurations: IBRANCE Tablets Package Configuration Tablet Strength (mg) NDC Tablet Description Monthly box containing 3 weekly blister packs of 7 tablets each (21 tablets total) 125 NDC 0069-0688-03 Oval, light purple, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "PBC 125" on the other side. Monthly box containing 3 weekly blister packs of 7 tablets each (21 tablets total) 100 NDC 0069-0486-03 Oval, green, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "PBC 100" on the other side. Monthly box containing 3 weekly blister packs of 7 tablets each (21 tablets total) 75 NDC 0069-0284-03 Round, light purple, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "PBC 75" on the other side. Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Store in the original blister pack.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: PALBOCICLIB. 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.
Shortages
Source: FDA Drug Shortages| Status | Availability | Company | Presentation | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Discontinued | Pfizer Inc. | Ibrance, Capsule, 100 mg (NDC 0069-0188-21) | April 22, 2026 | |
| To Be Discontinued | Pfizer Inc. | Ibrance, Capsule, 75 mg (NDC 0069-0187-21) | April 22, 2026 |
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0069-0284-03 | 0069-0284 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 3 DOSE PACK in 1 CARTON (0069-0284-03) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 DOSE PACK (0069-0284-07) | March 30, 2020 |
| 0069-0486-03 | 0069-0486 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 3 DOSE PACK in 1 CARTON (0069-0486-03) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 DOSE PACK (0069-0486-07) | March 30, 2020 |
| 0069-0688-03 | 0069-0688 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 3 DOSE PACK in 1 CARTON (0069-0688-03) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 DOSE PACK (0069-0688-07) | March 30, 2020 |
| 63539-284-03 | 63539-284 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | 3 DOSE PACK in 1 CARTON (63539-284-03) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 DOSE PACK (63539-284-07) | March 30, 2020 |
| 63539-486-03 | 63539-486 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | 3 DOSE PACK in 1 CARTON (63539-486-03) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 DOSE PACK (63539-486-07) | March 30, 2020 |
| 63539-688-03 | 63539-688 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | 3 DOSE PACK in 1 CARTON (63539-688-03) / 7 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 DOSE PACK (63539-688-07) | March 30, 2020 |
| 0069-0284 | 0069-0284 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | — | March 30, 2020 |
| 0069-0486 | 0069-0486 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | — | March 30, 2020 |
| 0069-0688 | 0069-0688 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | — | March 30, 2020 |
| 63539-284 | 63539-284 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | — | March 30, 2020 |
| 63539-486 | 63539-486 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | — | March 30, 2020 |
| 63539-688 | 63539-688 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | — | March 30, 2020 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| 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 |
| Drug Shortages | FDA | Supply availability |
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