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Lenvatinib · Capsule

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Overview

Brand name
Lenvima
Generic name
Lenvatinib
Dosage form
Capsule
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Eisai Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
5
Packages
5
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Lenvatinib 10 mg/1 1604345 —
Lenvatinib 4 mg/1 1604345 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Capsule
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
10

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 4 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
206947
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
February 13, 2015
Sponsor
EISAI INC
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
24
Products approved under application 206947.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
206947-001 LENVIMA CAPSULE LENVATINIB MESYLATE Prescription — RLD
206947-002 LENVIMA CAPSULE LENVATINIB MESYLATE 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
7253286 October 24, 2025 001 Yes March 10, 2015
7253286 October 24, 2025 002 Yes March 10, 2015
7253286*PED April 24, 2026 001 No —
7253286*PED April 24, 2026 002 No —
7612208 September 19, 2026 001 Yes March 10, 2015
7612208 September 19, 2026 002 Yes March 10, 2015
7612208*PED March 19, 2027 001 No —
7612208*PED March 19, 2027 002 No —
9006256 July 27, 2027 001 No U-1695 May 12, 2015
9006256 July 27, 2027 002 No U-1695 May 12, 2015
9006256*PED January 27, 2028 001 No —
9006256*PED January 27, 2028 002 No —
12508313 October 4, 2030 001 No December 30, 2025
12508313 October 4, 2030 002 No December 30, 2025
12508313*PED April 4, 2031 001 No —
12508313*PED April 4, 2031 002 No —
11186547 August 26, 2035 001 Yes December 17, 2021
10407393 August 26, 2035 001 Yes October 4, 2019
10259791 August 26, 2035 001 Yes May 13, 2019
11186547 August 26, 2035 002 Yes December 17, 2021
10407393 August 26, 2035 002 Yes October 4, 2019
10259791 August 26, 2035 002 Yes May 13, 2019
11090386 February 23, 2036 001 No U-3519 February 10, 2023
11090386 February 23, 2036 002 No U-3519 February 10, 2023
11186547*PED February 26, 2036 001 No —
10407393*PED February 26, 2036 001 No —
10259791*PED February 26, 2036 001 No —
11186547*PED February 26, 2036 002 No —
10407393*PED February 26, 2036 002 No —
10259791*PED February 26, 2036 002 No —
12083112 March 3, 2036 001 No U-3996 October 3, 2024
12083112 March 3, 2036 001 No U-3997 October 3, 2024
12083112 March 3, 2036 002 No U-3996 October 3, 2024
12083112 March 3, 2036 002 No U-3997 October 3, 2024
11090386*PED August 23, 2036 001 No —
11090386*PED August 23, 2036 002 No —
12083112*PED September 3, 2036 001 No —
12083112*PED September 3, 2036 002 No —
12226409 May 15, 2038 001 No U-4146 March 7, 2025
12226409 May 15, 2038 002 No U-4146 March 7, 2025
12226409*PED November 15, 2038 001 No —
12226409*PED November 15, 2038 002 No —
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
ODE-196 August 15, 2025 001
ODE-196 August 15, 2025 002
PED February 15, 2026 001
PED February 15, 2026 002
M-14 April 3, 2027 001
M-14 April 3, 2027 002
PED October 3, 2027 001
PED October 3, 2027 002

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 206947.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 33 Efficacy Approved January 29, 2025 Priority
Supplement 32 Labeling Approved November 20, 2024 Standard
Supplement 31 Efficacy Approved June 7, 2024 Standard
Supplement 30 Efficacy Approved April 3, 2024 Priority
Supplement 28 Efficacy Approved October 23, 2023 Standard
Supplement 24 Labeling Approved November 10, 2022 Standard
Supplement 25 Labeling Approved August 5, 2022 Standard
Supplement 21 Efficacy Approved December 19, 2021 Standard
Supplement 19 Efficacy Approved August 10, 2021 Priority
Supplement 20 Efficacy Approved July 21, 2021 Priority
Supplement 18 Labeling Approved December 18, 2020 Standard
Supplement 16 Labeling Approved November 10, 2020 Standard
Supplement 17 Labeling Approved September 14, 2020 Standard
Supplement 13 Labeling Approved April 23, 2020 Standard
Supplement 12 Labeling Approved February 20, 2020 Standard
Supplement 11 Efficacy Approved September 17, 2019 Priority
Supplement 9 Labeling Approved December 7, 2018 Standard
Supplement 7 Efficacy Approved August 15, 2018 Standard
Supplement 8 Labeling Approved June 6, 2018 Standard
Supplement 5 Labeling Approved July 31, 2017 Standard
Supplement 3 Efficacy Approved May 13, 2016 Priority
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved April 22, 2016 Standard
Supplement 1 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved October 16, 2015 Priority
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved February 13, 2015 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · February 7, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · November 21, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · November 21, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 2, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · June 10, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · April 4, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · April 3, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · October 24, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · October 24, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · November 14, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · November 13, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 8, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 8, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · May 16, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · December 21, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · August 11, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · August 11, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · July 22, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · July 22, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · December 22, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · December 22, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · November 12, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · November 12, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 21, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 16, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · May 1, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · May 1, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · February 28, 2020

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260630). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260630

Recent Major Changes

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Indications and Usage ( 1.4 ) 01/2025 Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ) 01/2025

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LENVIMA is a kinase inhibitor that is indicated: Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) For the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). ( 1.1 ) Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) In combination with pembrolizumab, for the first line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ( 1.2 ) In combination with everolimus, for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) For the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ( 1.3 ) Endometrial Carcinoma (EC) In combination with pembrolizumab, for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma (EC) that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or not microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation. ( 1.4 , 2.1 ) 1.1 Differentiated Thyroid Cancer LENVIMA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). 1.2 Renal Cell Carcinoma LENVIMA, in combination with pembrolizumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). LENVIMA, in combination with everolimus, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy. 1.3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma LENVIMA is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). 1.4 Endometrial Carcinoma LENVIMA, in combination with pembrolizumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma (EC) that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or not microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] .

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Single Agent Therapy: DTC: The recommended dosage is 24 mg orally once daily. ( 2.3 ) HCC: The recommended dosage is based on actual body weight: 12 mg orally once daily for patients greater than or equal to 60 kg or 8 mg orally once daily for patients less than 60 kg. ( 2.5 ) Combination Therapy: EC: The recommended dosage is 20 mg orally once daily in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks. ( 2.6 ) RCC: The recommended dosage is: 20 mg orally once daily with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks. ( 2.4 ) 18 mg orally once daily with everolimus 5 mg orally once daily. ( 2.4 ) Modify the recommended daily dose for certain patients with renal or hepatic impairment. ( 2.8 , 2.9 ) 2.1 Patient Selection For the pMMR/not MSI-H advanced endometrial carcinoma indication, select patients for treatment with LENVIMA in combination with pembrolizumab based on MMR or MSI status in tumor specimens [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )]. Information on FDA-approved tests for patient selection is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . 2. 2 Important Dosage Information Reduce the dose for certain patients with renal or hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.8 , 2.9 )] . Take LENVIMA once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . If a dose is missed and cannot be taken within 12 hours, skip that dose and take the next dose at the usual time of administration. 2. 3 Recommended Dos ag e for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 24 mg orally once daily until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. 2. 4 Recommended Dosage for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) F irst- L ine Treatment of Patients with Advanced RCC The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 20 mg orally once daily in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity or up to 2 years. After completing 2 years of combination therapy, LENVIMA may be administered as a single agent until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. Refer to the pembrolizumab prescribing information for other pembrolizumab dosing information. Previously Treated RCC The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 18 mg in combination with 5 mg everolimus orally once daily until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. Refer to the everolimus prescribing information for recommended everolimus dosing information. 2. 5 Recommended Dosage for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is based on actual body weight: 12 mg for patients greater than or equal to 60 kg or 8 mg for patients less than 60 kg. Take LENVIMA orally once daily until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. 2. 6 Recommended Dosage for Endometrial Carcinoma (EC) The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 20 mg orally once daily, in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks, until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression. Refer to the pembrolizumab prescribing information for other pembrolizumab dosing information. 2. 7 Dos age Modifications for Adverse Reactions Recommendations for LENVIMA dose interruption, reduction and discontinuation for adverse reactions are listed in Table 1. Table 2 lists the recommended dosage reductions of LENVIMA for adverse reactions. Table 1 : Recommended Dos ag e Modifications for LENVIMA for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity a Dos ag e Modifications for LENVIMA Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Grade 3 Withhold for Grade 3 that persists despite optimal antihypertensive therapy. Resume at reduced dose when hypertension is controlled at less than or equal to Grade 2. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Cardiac Dysfun …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules: 4 mg: yellowish-red body and yellowish-red cap, marked in black ink with “Є” on cap and “LENV 4 mg” on body. 10 mg: yellow body and yellowish-red cap, marked in black ink with “Є” on cap and “LENV 10 mg” on body. Capsules: 4 mg and 10 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypertension : Control blood pressure prior to treatment and monitor during treatment. Withhold for Grade 3 hypertension despite optimal antihypertensive therapy. Discontinue for Grade 4 hypertension. ( 2.7 , 5.1 ) Cardiac Dysfunction : Monitor for clinical symptoms or signs of cardiac dysfunction. Withhold or discontinue for Grade 3 cardiac dysfunction. Discontinue for Grade 4 cardiac dysfunction. ( 2.7 , 5.2 ) Arterial Thromboembolic Events : Discontinue following an arterial thromboembolic event. ( 2.7 , 5.3 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver function prior to treatment and periodically during treatment. Withhold or discontinue for Grade 3 or 4 hepatotoxicity. Discontinue for hepatic failure. ( 2.7 , 5.4 ) Renal Failure or Impairment : Withhold or discontinue for Grade 3 or 4 renal failure or impairment. ( 2.7 , 5.5 ) Proteinuria : Monitor for proteinuria prior to treatment and periodically during treatment. Withhold for 2 or more grams of proteinuria per 24 hours. Discontinue for nephrotic syndrome. ( 2.7 , 5.6 ) Diarrhea : May be severe and recurrent. Promptly initiate management for severe diarrhea. Withhold or discontinue based on severity. ( 2.7 , 5.7 ) Fistula Formation and Gastrointestinal Perforation : Discontinue in patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 fistula or any Grade gastrointestinal perforation. ( 2.7 , 5.8 ) QT Interval Prolongation : Monitor and correct electrolyte abnormalities. Withhold for QT interval greater than 500 ms or for 60 ms or greater increase in baseline QT interval. ( 2.7 , 5.9 ) Hypocalcemia : Monitor blood calcium levels at least monthly and replace calcium as necessary. Withhold or discontinue based on severity. ( 2.7 , 5.10 ) Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS) : Withhold for RPLS until fully resolved or discontinue. ( 2.7 , 5.11 ) Hemorrha gic Events : Withhold or discontinue based on severity. ( 2.7 , 5.12 ) Impairment of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Suppression /Thyroid Dysfunction : Monitor thyroid function prior to treatment and monthly during treatment. ( 5.13 ) Impaired Wound Healing : Withhold LENVIMA for at least 1 week before elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of LENVIMA after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. ( 5.14 ) Osteonecrosis of the Jaw : Consider preventive dentistry prior to treatment with LENVIMA. Avoid invasive dental procedures, if possible, particularly in patients at higher risk. ( 5.15 ) Embryo -F etal T oxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.16 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Hypertension Hypertension occurred in 73% of patients in SELECT (DTC) receiving LENVIMA 24 mg orally once daily and in 45% of patients in REFLECT (HCC) receiving LENVIMA 8 mg or 12 mg orally once daily. The median time to onset of new or worsening hypertension was 16 days in SELECT and 26 days in REFLECT. Grade 3 hypertension occurred in 44% of patients in SELECT and in 24% in REFLECT. Grade 4 hypertension occurred 500 ms occurred in 2%. In Study 205 (RCC), QTc interval increases of >60 ms occurred in 11% of patients receiving LENVIMA with everolimus and QTc interval >500 ms occurred in 6%. In REFLECT (HCC), QTc interval increases of >60 ms occurred in 8% of LENVIMA-treated patients and QTc interval >500 ms occurred in 2%. Monitor and correct electrolyte abnormalities at baseline and periodically during treatment. Monitor electrocardiograms in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, or those who are taking drugs known to prolong the QT interval, including Class Ia and III antiarrhythmics. Withhold and resume at reduced dose of LENVIMA upon recovery based on severity [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 )] . 5. 10 Hypocalcemia In SELECT (DTC), Grade 3 to 4 hypocalcemia occurre …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Cardiac Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Renal Failure and Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Fistula Formation and Gastrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Hypocalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Hemorrhagic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] Impairment of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Suppression/Thyroid Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] Impaired Wound Healing [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.15 )] In DTC, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) for LENVIMA are hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, arthralgia/myalgia, decreased appetite, decreased weight, nausea, stomatitis, headache, vomiting, proteinuria, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, abdominal pain, and dysphonia. ( 6.1 ) In RCC: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) for LENVIMA and pembrolizumab are fatigue, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, hypothyroidism, hypertension, stomatitis, decreased appetite, rash, nausea, decreased weight, dysphonia, proteinuria, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, abdominal pain, hemorrhagic events, vomiting, constipation, hepatotoxicity, headache, and acute kidney injury. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) for LENVIMA and everolimus are diarrhea, fatigue, arthralgia/myalgia, decreased appetite, vomiting, nausea, stomatitis/oral inflammation, hypertension, peripheral edema, cough, abdominal pain, dyspnea, rash, decreased weight, hemorrhagic events, and proteinuria. ( 6.1 ) In HCC, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) for LENVIMA are hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, decreased appetite, arthralgia/myalgia, decreased weight, abdominal pain, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, proteinuria, dysphonia, hemorrhagic events, hypothyroidism, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) In EC, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) for LENVIMA and pembrolizumab are hypothyroidism, hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, musculoskeletal disorders, nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, stomatitis, decreased weight, abdominal pain, urinary tract infection, proteinuria, constipation, headache, hemorrhagic events, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, dysphonia, and rash. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eisai Inc. at 1-877-873-4724 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 reflect exposure to LENVIMA as a single agent in 261 patients with DTC (SELECT) and 476 patients with HCC (REFLECT), LENVIMA with pembrolizumab in 406 patients with endometrial carcinoma (Study 309), LENVIMA with everolimus in 62 patients with RCC (Study 205), and LENVIMA with pembrolizumab in 352 patients with RCC (CLEAR). Safety data obtained in 1823 patients with advanced solid tumors who received LENVIMA as a single agent across multiple clinical studies was used to further characterize the risks of serious adverse reactions. Among the 1823 patients who received LENVIMA as a single agent, the median age was 61 years (20 to 89 years), the dose range was 0.2 mg to 32 mg daily, and the …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drugs That Prolong the QT Interval LENVIMA has been reported to prolong the QT/QTc interval. Avoid coadministration of LENVIMA with medicinal products with a known potential to prolong the QT/QTc interval [ see Warnings and Precaution s ( 5.9 ) ] .

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 its mechanism of action, LENVIMA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of lenvatinib during organogenesis at doses below the recommended human doses resulted in embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity, and teratogenicity in rats and rabbits ( see Data ) . There are no available human data informing the drug-associated risk. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryofetal development study, daily oral administration of lenvatinib mesylate at doses ≥0.3 mg/kg [approximately 0.14 times the recommended clinical dose of 24 mg based on body surface area (BSA)] to pregnant rats during organogenesis resulted in dose-related decreases in mean fetal body weight, delayed fetal ossifications, and dose-related increases in fetal external (parietal edema and tail abnormalities), visceral, and skeletal anomalies. Greater than 80% post-implantation loss was observed at 1.0 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.5 times the recommended clinical dose of 24 mg based on BSA). Daily oral administration of lenvatinib mesylate to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis resulted in fetal external (short tail), visceral (retroesophageal subclavian artery), and skeletal anomalies at doses greater than or equal to 0.03 mg/kg (approximately 0.03 times the recommended clinical dose of 24 mg based on BSA). At the 0.03 mg/kg dose, increased post-implantation loss, including 1 fetal death, was also observed. Lenvatinib was abortifacient in rabbits, resulting in late abortions in approximately one-third of the rabbits treated at a dose level of 0.5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.5 times the recommended clinical dose of 24 mg based on BSA). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary It is not known whether LENVIMA is present in human milk; however, lenvatinib and its metabolites are excreted in rat milk at concentrations higher than those in maternal plasma ( see Data ) . Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women to discontinue breastfeeding during treatment with LENVIMA and for 1 week after the last dose. Data Animal Data Following administration of radiolabeled lenvatinib to lactating Sprague Dawley rats, lenvatinib-related radioactivity was approximately 2 times higher [based on area under the curve (AUC)] in milk compared to maternal plasma. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Based on animal data and its mechanism of action, LENVIMA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating LENVIMA [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception during treatment with LENVIMA and for 30 days after the last dose. Infertility LENVIMA may impair fertility in males and females of reproductive potential [ see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )]. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of LENVIMA in pediatric patients have not been established. The safety and efficacy of LENVIMA alone and in combination were investigated but not established in four open label studies (NCT02432274, NCT04154189, NCT04447755, NCT03245151) in 232 patients aged 2 to <17 years with relapsed or refractory solid tumors, including osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and high-grade glioma. Hypothyroidism and pneumothorax were observed at a higher rate in pediatric patients compared to that of adult patients. The pharmaco …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Lenvatinib is a kinase inhibitor that inhibits the kinase activities of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors VEGFR1 (FLT1), VEGFR2 (KDR), and VEGFR3 (FLT4). Lenvatinib inhibits other kinases that have been implicated in pathogenic angiogenesis, tumor growth, and cancer progression in addition to their normal cellular functions, including fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptors FGFR1, 2, 3, and 4; platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA), KIT, and RET. Lenvatinib also exhibited antiproliferative activity in hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines dependent on activated FGFR signaling with a concurrent inhibition of FGF-receptor substrate 2 alpha (FRS2) phosphorylation. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, lenvatinib decreased tumor-associated macrophages, increased activated cytotoxic T cells, and demonstrated greater antitumor activity in combination with an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody compared to either treatment alone. The combination of lenvatinib and everolimus showed increased antiangiogenic and antitumor activity as demonstrated by decreases in human endothelial cell proliferation, tube formation, and VEGF signaling in vitro, and by decreases in tumor volume in mouse xenograft models of human renal cell cancer that were greater than those with either drug alone.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION LENVIMA, a kinase inhibitor, is the mesylate salt of lenvatinib. Its chemical name is 4-[3-chloro-4-( N ’-cyclopropylureido)phenoxy]-7-methoxyquinoline-6-carboxamide methanesulfonate. The molecular formula is C 21 H 19 ClN 4 O 4 • CH 4 O 3 S, and the molecular weight of the mesylate salt is 522.96. The chemical structure of lenvatinib mesylate is: Lenvatinib mesylate is a white to pale reddish yellow powder. It is slightly soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol (dehydrated). The dissociation constant (pKa value) of lenvatinib mesylate is 5.05 at 25°C. The partition coefficient (log P value) is 3.3. LENVIMA capsules for oral administration contain 4 mg or 10 mg of lenvatinib, equivalent to 4.90 mg or 12.25 mg of lenvatinib mesylate, respectively. The inactive ingredients are: calcium carbonate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. In addition, the capsule shell contains ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, and titanium dioxide. The printing ink contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, and shellac. The chemical structure of lenvatinib mesylate is LENVIMA, a kinase inhibitor, is the mesylate salt of lenvatinib. Its chemical name is 4-[3-chloro-4-(N’-cyclopropylureido)phenoxy]-7-methoxyquinoline-6 carboxamide methanesulfonate. The molecular formula is C21H19ClN4O4 • CH4O3S, and the molecular weight of the mesylate salt is 522.96.

10 OVERDOSAGE Due to the high plasma protein binding, lenvatinib is not expected to be dialyzable [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Death due to multiorgan dysfunction occurred in a patient who received a single dose of LENVIMA 120 mg orally.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING LENVIMA 4 mg capsules are supplied as hard hypromellose capsules with yellowish-red body and yellowish-red cap, marked in black ink with “Є” on the cap and “LENV 4 mg” on the body. LENVIMA 10 mg capsules are supplied as hard hypromellose capsules with yellow body and yellowish-red cap, marked in black ink with “Є” on the cap and “LENV 10 mg” on the body. LENVIMA capsules are supplied in cartons of 6 cards. Each card is a 5-day blister card as follows: NDC 62856-724-30: 24 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-724-05 (ten 10 mg capsules and five 4 mg capsules per card). NDC 62856-720-30: 20 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-720-05 (ten 10 mg capsules per card). NDC 62856-718-30: 18 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-718-05 (five 10 mg capsules and ten 4 mg capsules per card). NDC 62856-714-30: 14 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-714-05 (five 10 mg capsules and five 4 mg capsules per card). NDC 62856-712-30: 12 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-712-05 (fifteen 4 mg capsules per card). NDC 62856-710-30: 10 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-710-05 (five 10 mg capsules per card). NDC 62856-708-30: 8 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-708-05 (ten 4 mg capsules per card). NDC 62856-704-30: 4 mg, carton with 6 cards NDC 62856-704-05 (five 4 mg capsules per card). Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
32,614
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: LENVATINIB. 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
62856-704-30 62856-704 Eisai Inc. 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (62856-704-30) / 5 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK (62856-704-05) August 15, 2018
62856-708-30 62856-708 Eisai Inc. 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (62856-708-30) / 10 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK (62856-708-05) May 13, 2016
62856-710-30 62856-710 Eisai Inc. 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (62856-710-30) / 5 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK (62856-710-05) February 13, 2015
62856-712-30 62856-712 Eisai Inc. 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (62856-712-30) / 15 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK (62856-712-05) August 15, 2018
62856-720-30 62856-720 Eisai Inc. 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (62856-720-30) / 10 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK (62856-720-05) February 13, 2015
62856-704 62856-704 Eisai Inc. — August 15, 2018
62856-708 62856-708 Eisai Inc. — May 13, 2016
62856-710 62856-710 Eisai Inc. — February 13, 2015
62856-712 62856-712 Eisai Inc. — August 15, 2018
62856-720 62856-720 Eisai Inc. — February 13, 2015

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Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts

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