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KISQALI

ribociclib · Tablet, Film Coated

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Overview

Brand name
KISQALI
Generic name
ribociclib
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
3
Packages
3
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
Ribociclib Succinate 200 mg/1 1873983 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
6

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
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
Application number
209092
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
March 13, 2017
Sponsor
NOVARTIS
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
16
Products approved under application 209092.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
209092-001 KISQALI TABLET RIBOCICLIB SUCCINATE 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
8324225 June 17, 2028 001 Yes April 3, 2017
8324225*PED December 17, 2028 001 No —
9416136 August 20, 2029 001 No U-2355 April 3, 2017
9416136 August 20, 2029 001 No U-2356 April 3, 2017
9416136 August 20, 2029 001 No U-1981 April 3, 2017
9416136 August 20, 2029 001 No U-3999 April 3, 2017
9416136 August 20, 2029 001 No U-3266 April 3, 2017
9416136 August 20, 2029 001 No U-3265 April 3, 2017
9416136 August 20, 2029 001 No U-3975 April 3, 2017
8962630 December 9, 2029 001 No U-1981 April 3, 2017
8962630 December 9, 2029 001 No U-2356 April 3, 2017
8962630 December 9, 2029 001 No U-2355 April 3, 2017
8962630 December 9, 2029 001 No U-3999 April 3, 2017
8962630 December 9, 2029 001 No U-3265 April 3, 2017
8962630 December 9, 2029 001 No U-3266 April 3, 2017
8962630 December 9, 2029 001 No U-3975 April 3, 2017
9416136*PED February 20, 2030 001 No —
8685980 May 25, 2030 001 Yes April 3, 2017
8962630*PED June 9, 2030 001 No —
8685980*PED November 25, 2030 001 No —
8415355 March 13, 2031 001 Yes April 3, 2017
8415355*PED September 13, 2031 001 No —
9868739 November 9, 2031 001 No U-2355 June 5, 2018
9868739 November 9, 2031 001 No U-2356 June 5, 2018
9868739 November 9, 2031 001 No U-3999 June 5, 2018
9868739 November 9, 2031 001 No U-1981 June 5, 2018
9868739 November 9, 2031 001 No U-3975 June 5, 2018
9868739 November 9, 2031 001 No U-3265 June 5, 2018
9868739 November 9, 2031 001 No U-3266 June 5, 2018
9193732 November 9, 2031 001 Yes April 3, 2017
9193732*PED May 9, 2032 001 No —
9868739*PED May 9, 2032 001 No —
12544379 August 7, 2034 001 No U-3975 February 10, 2026
12544380 August 7, 2034 001 No U-4404 February 10, 2026
12544380 August 7, 2034 001 No U-4405 February 10, 2026
12544379*PED February 7, 2035 001 No —
12544380*PED February 7, 2035 001 No —
12064434 April 14, 2036 001 No September 13, 2024
12419894 April 14, 2036 001 No October 2, 2025
10799506 April 14, 2036 001 No November 6, 2020
10799506*PED October 14, 2036 001 No —
12064434*PED October 14, 2036 001 No —
12419894*PED October 14, 2036 001 No —
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
I-950 September 17, 2027 001
PED March 17, 2028 001
M-14 July 1, 2029 001
PED January 1, 2030 001

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 209092.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 27 Efficacy Approved July 1, 2026 Priority
Supplement 25 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 16, 2025 N/A
Supplement 24 Labeling Approved July 28, 2025 Standard
Supplement 23 Labeling Approved February 11, 2025 Standard
Supplement 18 Efficacy Approved September 17, 2024 Priority
Supplement 20 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 3, 2024 N/A
Supplement 19 Efficacy Approved July 22, 2024 Standard
Supplement 16 Labeling Approved August 24, 2023 Standard
Supplement 13 Efficacy Approved October 3, 2022 Standard
Supplement 8 Efficacy Approved December 10, 2021 Standard
Supplement 9 Labeling Approved September 15, 2021 Standard
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved July 6, 2020 Standard
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved January 21, 2020 Standard
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved September 9, 2019 Standard
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved July 18, 2018 Priority
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved March 13, 2017 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · July 10, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · July 6, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · December 8, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · December 1, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · July 29, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · July 29, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · February 19, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · February 12, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · November 20, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · October 25, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · October 15, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · October 15, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · September 19, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 24, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 23, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · August 29, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · August 28, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · October 7, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · October 4, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · December 16, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · December 13, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · September 20, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · September 17, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · July 7, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · July 7, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · January 22, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · January 22, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 11, 2019

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260701). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260701

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KISQALI is a kinase inhibitor indicated: in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the adjuvant treatment of adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative stage II and III early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. ( 1 ) for the treatment of adults with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with: an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy; or fulvestrant as initial endocrine-based therapy or following disease progression on endocrine therapy. ( 1 ) 1.1 Early Breast Cancer KISQALI is indicated in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the adjuvant treatment of adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative stage II and III early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. 1.2 Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer KISQALI is indicated for the treatment of adults with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with: an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy; or fulvestrant as initial endocrine-based therapy or following disease progression on endocrine therapy.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION KISQALI tablets are taken orally with or without food in combination with an aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant. ( 2 ) Early Breast Cancer Recommended starting dose: 400 mg orally (two 200 mg tablets) taken once daily with or without food for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment. ( 2.1 ) Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Recommended starting dose: 600 mg orally (three 200 mg tablets) taken once daily with or without food for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment. ( 2.1 ) Dose interruption, reduction, and/or discontinuation may be required based on individual safety and tolerability. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Important Administration Instructions KISQALI can be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Pre/perimenopausal women, or men, treated with the combination KISQALI plus an aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant, should be treated with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist according to current clinical practice standards. Patients should take their dose of KISQALI at approximately the same time each day, preferably in the morning. If the patient vomits after taking the dose, or misses a dose, no additional dose should be taken that day. The next prescribed dose should be taken at the usual time. KISQALI tablets should be swallowed whole (tablets should not be chewed, crushed or split prior to swallowing). No tablet should be ingested if it is broken, cracked, or otherwise not intact. Early Breast Cancer The recommended dosage of KISQALI is 400 mg (two 200 mg film-coated tablets) taken orally, once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off in 28-day treatment cycles. KISQALI should be given in combination with an aromatase inhibitor. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for the recommended dosage of the aromatase inhibitor. In patients with early breast cancer, treatment with KISQALI should continue for 3 years or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer The recommended dosage of KISQALI is 600 mg (three 200 mg film-coated tablets) taken orally, once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off in 28-day treatment cycles. KISQALI should be given in combination with endocrine therapy (fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor). Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for the recommended dose of endocrine therapy. 2.2 Dose Modifications Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose modifications for adverse reactions are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Recommended Dose Modification for Adverse Reactions Level KISQALI Dose Number of tablets Early breast cancer Starting dose 400 mg/day two 200 mg tablets Dose reduction 200 mg/day * one 200 mg tablet Advanced or metastatic breast cancer Starting dose 600 mg/day three 200 mg tablets First dose reduction 400 mg/day two 200 mg tablets Second dose reduction 200 mg/day * one 200 mg tablet *If dose reduction below 200 mg/day is required, discontinue KISQALI. Tables 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 summarize recommendations for dose interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of KISQALI in the management of specific adverse reactions. Dose modification of KISQALI is recommended based on individual patient safety and tolerability. Table 2: Dose Modification and Management for Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis Grade 1 (asymptomatic) Grade 2 (symptomatic) Grade 3 (severe symptomatic) or 4 (life-threatening) ILD/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] No dose interruption or adjustment is required. Initiate appropriate medical therapy and monitor as clinically indicated. Dose interruption until recovery to Grade ≤ 1 then consider resuming KISQALI at the next lower dose level*. If Grade 2 recurs, discontinue KISQALI. Discontinue KISQALI. Abbreviation: ILD, interstitial lung disease. Grading according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03. *An individualized benefit-risk …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablet: 200 mg ribociclib (equivalent to 254.40 mg ribociclib succinate). Film coated, light greyish violet, round, curved with beveled edges, debossed with “RIC” on one side and “NVR” on the other side. Tablets: 200 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe, life threatening, or fatal ILD/pneumonitis can occur with KISQALI treatment. Monitor for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. Interrupt and evaluate patients with new or worsening respiratory symptoms suspected to be due to ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue KISQALI in patients with recurrent symptomatic or severe ILD/pneumonitis. ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs): SCARs including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug-reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) can occur with KISQALI treatment. Permanently discontinue KISQALI in patients with SCARs or other life-threatening cutaneous reactions. ( 2.2 , 5.2 ) QT Interval Prolongation: KISQALI has been shown to prolong the QT interval in a concentration-dependent manner. Monitor electrocardiograms (ECGs) and electrolytes prior to initiation of treatment with KISQALI. Repeat ECGs at approximately Day 14 of the first cycle, and as clinically indicated. Monitor electrolytes at the beginning of each cycle for 6 cycles, and as clinically indicated. Avoid using KISQALI with drugs known to prolong QT interval and/or strong CYP3A inhibitors. ( 2.2 , 5.3 , 7.1 , 7.4 ) Increased QT Prolongation with Concomitant Use of Tamoxifen: KISQALI is not indicated for concomitant use with tamoxifen. ( 5.4 ) Hepatotoxicity: Increases in serum transaminase and bilirubin levels have been observed. Perform liver function tests (LFTs) before initiating treatment with KISQALI. Monitor LFTs every 2 weeks for the first 2 cycles, at the beginning of each subsequent 4 cycles, and as clinically indicated. ( 2.2 , 5.5 ) Neutropenia: Perform complete blood count (CBC) before initiating therapy with KISQALI. Monitor CBC every 2 weeks for the first 2 cycles, at the beginning of each subsequent 4 cycles, and as clinically indicated. ( 2.2 , 5.6 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception during therapy. ( 5.7 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) and/or pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with KISQALI and other CDK 4/6 inhibitors. In patients with early breast cancer (NATALEE) who received 400 mg KISQALI plus a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor (NSAI), 1.5% of patients had ILD/pneumonitis (Grade 1-2). In patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MONALEESA-2, MONALEESA-3, MONALEESA-7), 1.6% of patients had ILD/pneumonitis (any Grade, 0.4% had Grade 3-4, and 0.1% had a fatal outcome). Additional cases of ILD/pneumonitis have occurred in the postmarketing setting, some resulting in death [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . Monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis which may include hypoxia, cough, and dyspnea. In patients who have new or worsening respiratory symptoms suspected to be due to ILD or pneumonitis, interrupt KISQALI immediately and evaluate the patient. Permanently discontinue KISQALI in patients with severe ILD/pneumonitis or any recurrent symptomatic ILD/pneumonitis [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)] . 5.2 Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs), including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DiHS)/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) can occur in patients treated with KISQALI [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . If signs or symptoms of severe cutaneous reactions occur, interrupt KISQALI until the etiology of the reaction has been determined [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)] . Early consultation with a dermatologist is recommended to ensure greater diagnostic accuracy and appropriate management. If SJS, TEN, or DiHS/DRESS is confirmed, permanently discontinue KISQALI. Do …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.4)] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] In patients with early breast cancer, the most common (incidence ≥ 20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, are lymphocytes decreased, leukocytes decreased, neutrophils decreased, hemoglobin decreased, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, infections, creatinine increased, platelets decreased, headache, nausea, and fatigue. ( 6 ) In patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer, the most common (incidence ≥ 20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, are leukocytes decreased, neutrophils decreased, hemoglobin decreased, lymphocytes decreased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, gamma glutamyl transferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, infections, nausea, creatinine increased, fatigue, platelets decreased, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, constipation, alopecia, cough, rash, back pain, and glucose serum decreased. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 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 described in WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to KISQALI plus non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor (NSAI) in 2526 patients with early breast cancer (NATALEE), of whom 51% completed 36 months of KISQALI treatment. The most common (≥ 20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were lymphocytes decreased (97%), leukocytes decreased (95%), neutrophils decreased (94%), hemoglobin decreased (47%), alanine aminotransferase increased (45%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (44%), infections (37%), creatinine increased (33%), platelets decreased (28%), headache (23%), nausea (23%), and fatigue (22%). In addition, the pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflects exposure to KISQALI in 1065 patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MONALEESA-2, MONALEESA-3, MONALEESA-7), of whom 76% were exposed for 6 months or longer, and 62% were exposed for greater than one year. The most common (≥ 20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were leukocytes decreased (95%), neutrophils decreased (93%), hemoglobin decreased (68%), lymphocytes decreased (66%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (55%), gamma-glutamyl transferase increased (53%), alanine aminotransferase increased (52%), infections (47%), nausea (47%), creatinine increased (42%), fatigue (35%), platelets decreased (34%), diarrhea (33%), vomiting (29%), headache (27%), constipation (25%), alopecia (25%), cough (24%), rash (24%), back pain (24%), and glucose serum decreased (20%). NATALEE: KISQALI in Combination with a Non-steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor as Adjuvant Treatment Adults with HR-positive, HER2-negative Stage II and III Early Breast Cancer at High Risk of Recurrence The safety of KISQALI was evaluated in NATALEE, a clinical trial of 5101 patients who received KISQALI plus NSAI or NSAI alone, with or without goserelin [see Clinical Studies (14)] . The median duration of exposure to KISQALI was 33 months. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 14% of patients who received KISQALI. Serious adverse reactions in > 0.5% of patients who received KISQALI included COVID-19 (1.1%), pneumonia (0.8%), and pulmonary embolism (0.6%). Fa …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use of KISQALI with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If strong inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce KISQALI dose. ( 2.2 , 7.1 ) CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of KISQALI with strong CYP3A inducers. ( 7.2 ) CYP3A Substrates: The dose of CYP3A substrates may need to be reduced when given concurrently with KISQALI. ( 7.3 ) Drugs Known to Prolong QT Interval: Avoid concomitant use of drugs known to prolong QT interval, such as anti-arrhythmic medicines. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Drugs That May Increase Ribociclib Plasma Concentrations CYP3A4 Inhibitors Coadministration of strong CYP3A inhibitors increases ribociclib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Increased ribociclib concentrations may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions, including QTcF prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] . Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors with KISQALI and consider alternative concomitant medications with less potential for CYP3A inhibition. In patients with early breast cancer, if coadministration of KISQALI with a strong CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of KISQALI to 200 mg once daily. In patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer, if coadministration of KISQALI with a strong CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of KISQALI to 400 mg once daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)] . 7.2 Drugs That May Decrease Ribociclib Plasma Concentrations CYP3A Inducers Coadministration of strong CYP3A inducers decreases the plasma exposure of ribociclib [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers and consider an alternate concomitant medication with no or minimal potential to induce CYP3A. 7.3 Effect of KISQALI on Other Drugs CYP3A Substrates Coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with multiple doses of KISQALI increases the substrate exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . For CYP3A substrates where minimal increases in the concentration may increase CYP3A substrate adverse reactions, monitor for increased adverse reactions of the CYP3A substrate during treatment with KISQALI. The dose of the sensitive CYP3A substrate may need to be reduced as KISQALI can increase its exposure. 7.4 Drugs That Prolong the QT Interval Avoid coadministration of KISQALI with products with a known potential to prolong QT interval, such as antiarrhythmic drugs and other drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, monitor ECG when initiating, during concomitant use, and as clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action, KISQALI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)] . There are no available human data informing the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of ribociclib to pregnant animals during organogenesis resulted in increased incidences of post implantation loss and reduced fetal weights in rats and increased incidences of fetal abnormalities in rabbits at exposures 0.6 or 1.5 times the exposure in humans, respectively, at the highest recommended dose of 600 mg/day based on AUC (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. However, the background risk of major birth defects is 2%-4% and of miscarriage is 15%-20% of clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population. Data Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received oral doses of ribociclib up to 1000 mg/kg/day and 60 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. In rats, 300 mg/kg/day resulted in reduced maternal body weight gain and reduced fetal weights accompanied by skeletal changes related to the lower fetal weights. There were no significant effects on embryo-fetal viability or fetal morphology at 50 or 300 mg/kg/day. In rabbits at doses ≥ 30 mg/kg/day, there were adverse effects on embryo-fetal development, including increased incidences of fetal abnormalities (malformations and external, visceral, and skeletal variants) and fetal growth (lower fetal weights). These findings included reduced/small lung lobes, additional vessel on the descending aorta, additional vessel on the aortic arch, small eyes, diaphragmatic hernia, absent accessory lobe or (partly) fused lung lobes, reduced/small accessory lung lobe, extra/rudimentary 13 th ribs, misshapen hyoid bone, bent hyoid bone alae, and reduced number of phalanges in the pollex. There was no evidence of increased incidence of embryo-fetal mortality. There was no maternal toxicity observed at 30 mg/kg/day. At 300 mg/kg/day in rats and 30 mg/kg/day in rabbits, the maternal systemic exposures (AUC) were approximately 0.6 and 1.5 times, respectively, the exposure in patients at the highest recommended dose of 600 mg/day. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary It is not known if ribociclib is present in human milk. There are no data on the effects of ribociclib on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Ribociclib and its metabolites readily passed into the milk of lactating rats. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from KISQALI, advise lactating women not to breastfeed while taking KISQALI and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose. Data In lactating rats administered a single dose of 50 mg/kg, exposure to ribociclib was 3.56-fold higher in milk compared to maternal plasma. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Based on animal studies and mechanism of action, KISQALI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to starting treatment with KISQALI. Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception (methods that result in less than 1% pregnancy rates) during treatment with KISQALI and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose. Infertility Males Based on animal studies, KISQALI may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)] . 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of KISQALI in pediatric patients have not been established. The safety and efficacy of KISQALI in combination with chemotherapy was assessed but not establishe …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Ribociclib is an inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4 and 6. These kinases are activated upon binding to D-cyclins and are downstream of signaling pathways which lead to cell cycle progression and cellular proliferation. The cyclin D-CDK4/6 complex regulates cell cycle progression through phosphorylation of the retinoblastoma protein (pRb). In vitro , ribociclib decreased pRb phosphorylation, resulting in arrest in the G1 phase of the cell cycle and reduced proliferation in breast cancer-derived models. In vivo , treatment with single agent ribociclib in a rat xenograft model with human tumor cells led to decreased tumor volumes, which correlated with inhibition of pRb phosphorylation. In studies using patient-derived estrogen receptor positive breast cancer xenograft models, combination of ribociclib and antiestrogen (e.g., letrozole) therapies resulted in increased tumor growth inhibition compared to each drug alone. Additionally, the combination of ribociclib and fulvestrant resulted in tumor growth inhibition in an estrogen receptor positive breast cancer xenograft model.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION KISQALI (ribociclib) is a kinase inhibitor. The chemical name of ribociclib succinate is: Butanedioic acid—7-cyclopentyl- N , N -dimethyl-2-{[5-(piperazin-1-yl) pyridin-2-yl]amino}-7 H -pyrrolo[2,3- d ]pyrimidine-6-carboxamide (1/1). Ribociclib succinate is a light yellow to yellowish brown crystalline powder. The molecular formula for ribociclib succinate is C 23 H 30 N 8 O·C 4 H 6 O 4 and the molecular weight is 552.64 g/mol (Free base: 434.55 g/mol). The chemical structure of ribociclib is shown below: KISQALI film-coated tablets are supplied for oral use and contain 200 mg of ribociclib free base (equivalent to 254.40 mg ribociclib succinate). The tablets also contain colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. The film-coating contains iron oxide black, iron oxide red, lecithin (soya), polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolysed), talc, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum as inactive ingredients. The Following chemical structure of KISQALI film-coated tablets are supplied for oral administration and contain 200 mg of ribociclib free base (equivalent to 254.40 mg ribociclib succinate). The tablets also contain colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. The film-coating contains iron oxide black, iron oxide red, lecithin (soya), polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolysed), talc, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum as inactive ingredients.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING KISQALI (ribociclib) Tablets Each film-coated tablet contains 200 mg of ribociclib free base. Light greyish violet, round, curved with beveled edge, debossed with “RIC” on one side and “NVR” on the other side; available in: Carton of 3 blister packs (63 tablets total) – each blister pack contains a 7-day supply of 21 tablets (200 mg per tablet) (600 mg daily dose). NDC 0078-0874-63 Carton of 3 blister packs (42 tablets total) – each blister pack contains a 7-day supply of 14 tablets (200 mg per tablet) (400 mg daily dose). NDC 0078-0867-42 Carton of 1 blister pack (21 tablets total) – each blister pack contains a 21-day supply of 21 tablets (200 mg per tablet) (200 mg daily dose). NDC 0078-0860-01 Store at room temperature at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). Store in the original blister package in order to protect from moisture.

Adverse event reports

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31,378
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: RIBOCICLIB SUCCINATE. 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
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
0078-0860-01 0078-0860 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0078-0860-01) / 21 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK March 13, 2017
0078-0867-42 0078-0867 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0078-0867-42) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK (0078-0867-14) March 13, 2017
0078-0874-63 0078-0874 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0078-0874-63) / 21 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK (0078-0874-21) March 13, 2017
0078-0860 0078-0860 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — March 13, 2017
0078-0867 0078-0867 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — March 13, 2017
0078-0874 0078-0874 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — March 13, 2017

Sources for this page

Every dataset that contributed a fact to 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

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