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Lorbrena
lorlatinib · Tablet, Film Coated
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorlatinib | 100 mg/1 | 2103169 | — |
| Lorlatinib | 25 mg/1 | 2103169 | — |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 44 members |
| Cytochrome P450 2B6 Inducers [MoA] | MoA | All 44 members |
| Cytochrome P450 3A Inducers [MoA] | MoA | All 37 members |
| Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 89 members |
| Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 10 members |
| Multidrug and Toxin Extrusion Transporter 1 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | 9 members — no class page |
| Organic Anion Transporter 3 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | 6 members — no class page |
| Organic Cation Transporter 1 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | 3 members — no class page |
| P-Glycoprotein Inducers [MoA] | MoA | 4 members — no class page |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210868-001 | LORBRENA | TABLET | LORLATINIB | Prescription | — | RLD | |
| 210868-002 | LORBRENA | TABLET | LORLATINIB | Prescription | — | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookCodes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8680111 | March 5, 2033 | 001 | Yes | November 29, 2018 | |
| 8680111 | March 5, 2033 | 002 | Yes | November 29, 2018 | |
| 10420749 | July 27, 2036 | 001 | Yes | U-2633 | October 23, 2019 |
| 10420749 | July 27, 2036 | 001 | Yes | U-3096 | October 23, 2019 |
| 11020376 | July 27, 2036 | 001 | No | June 30, 2021 | |
| 10420749 | July 27, 2036 | 002 | Yes | U-2633 | October 23, 2019 |
| 10420749 | July 27, 2036 | 002 | Yes | U-3096 | October 23, 2019 |
| 11020376 | July 27, 2036 | 002 | No | June 30, 2021 | |
| 11299500 | October 4, 2038 | 001 | Yes | May 11, 2022 | |
| 11299500 | October 4, 2038 | 002 | Yes | May 11, 2022 |
| Code | Expires | Product |
|---|---|---|
| ODE-349 | March 3, 2028 | 001 |
| ODE-349 | March 3, 2028 | 002 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | January 29, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 18, 2025 | N/A |
| Supplement | 4 | Efficacy | Approved | March 3, 2021 | Priority |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | February 26, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | January 22, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Labeling | Approved | May 29, 2020 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | November 2, 2018 | Priority |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · January 30, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · September 30, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · September 30, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · March 4, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · March 3, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · March 2, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · March 1, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · January 26, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · January 26, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · June 2, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · June 2, 2020
- 0 · Original application · December 10, 2018
- 0 · Original application · November 13, 2018
- 0 · Original application · November 2, 2018
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260626). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingDosage Modifications for Drug Interactions ( 2.4 ) 1/2026 Recommended Dosage for Severe Hepatic Impairment ( 2.5 ) 1/2026 Recommended Dosage for Renal Impairment ( 2.6 ) 1/2026
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LORBRENA ® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive as detected by an FDA-approved test. LORBRENA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1 , 2.1 )
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage : 100 mg orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) Severe Hepatic Impairment : 50 mg orally once daily. ( 2.5 , 8.6 , 12.3 ) Renal Impairment : 75 mg orally once daily. ( 2.6 , 8.7 , 12.3 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC with LORBRENA based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor specimens [see Indications and Usage (1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of ALK rearrangements in NSCLC is available at http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of LORBRENA is 100 mg orally once daily, with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Swallow tablets whole. Do not chew, crush or split tablets. Do not ingest if tablets are broken, cracked, or otherwise not intact. Take LORBRENA at the same time each day. If a dose is missed, then take the missed dose unless the next dose is due within 4 hours. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Do not take an additional dose if vomiting occurs after LORBRENA but continue with the next scheduled dose. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reductions are: • First dose reduction: LORBRENA 75 mg orally once daily • Second dose reduction: LORBRENA 50 mg orally once daily Permanently discontinue LORBRENA in patients who are unable to tolerate 50 mg orally once daily. Dosage modifications for adverse reactions of LORBRENA are provided in Table 1. Table 1 Recommended LORBRENA Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Grade based on National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03. Dosage Modifications Abbreviation: AV=atrioventricular; DBP=diastolic blood pressure; SBP=systolic blood pressure. Central Nervous System Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Grade 1 Continue at the same dose or withhold the dose until recovery to baseline. Resume LORBRENA at the same dose or at a reduced dose. Grade 2 OR Grade 3 Withhold dose until Grade 0 or 1. Resume LORBRENA at a reduced dose. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue LORBRENA. Hyperlipidemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Grade 4 hypercholesterolemia OR Grade 4 hypertriglyceridemia Withhold LORBRENA until recovery of hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia to less than or equal to Grade 2. Resume LORBRENA at the same dose. If severe hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia recurs, resume LORBRENA at a reduced dose. Atrioventricular (AV) Block [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Second-degree AV block Withhold LORBRENA until PR interval is less than 200 ms. Resume LORBRENA at a reduced dose. First occurrence of complete AV block Withhold LORBRENA until • pacemaker placed OR • PR interval less than 200 ms. If a pacemaker is placed, resume LORBRENA at the same dose. If no pacemaker is placed, resume LORBRENA at a reduced dose. Recurrent complete AV block Place pacemaker or permanently discontinue LORBRENA. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Any Grade treatment–related ILD/Pneumonitis Permanently discontinue LORBRENA. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Grade 3 (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg; medical intervention indicated; more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated) Withhold LORBRENA until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume LORBRENA at the same dose. If Grade 3 hypertension recurs, withhold LORBRENA until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at a reduced dose. If adequate hypertension control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, permanently discontinue LORBRENA. Grade 4 (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicat …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: • 25 mg: 8 mm round, tan, immediate release, film-coated, debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "25" and "LLN" on the other side • 100 mg: 8.5 mm × 17 mm oval, lavender, immediate release, film-coated, debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "LLN 100" on the other side Tablets: 25 mg or 100 mg. ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS LORBRENA is contraindicated in patients taking strong CYP3A inducers, due to the potential for serious hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Risk of Serious Hepatotoxicity with Concomitant Use of Strong CYP3A Inducers : Discontinue strong CYP3A inducers for 3 plasma half-lives of the strong CYP3A inducer prior to initiating LORBRENA. ( 2.4 , 5.1 ) • Central Nervous System (CNS) Effects : CNS effects include seizures, psychotic effects and changes in cognitive function, mood (including suicidal ideation), speech, mental status, and sleep. Withhold and resume LORBRENA at same or reduced dose or permanently discontinue LORBRENA based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.2 ) • Hyperlipidemia : Initiate or increase the dose of lipid-lowering agents. Withhold and resume LORBRENA at same or reduced dose based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.3 ) • Atrioventricular Block : Withhold and resume LORBRENA at same or reduced dose based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.4 ) • Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis : Immediately withhold LORBRENA in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue LORBRENA for treatment-related ILD/pneumonitis of any severity. ( 2.3 , 5.5 ) • Hypertension : Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and then at least monthly during treatment. For severe hypertension, withhold LORBRENA, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue. ( 2.3 , 5.6 ) • Hyperglycemia : Assess fasting serum glucose prior to starting LORBRENA and regularly during treatment. If not adequately controlled with optimal medical management, withhold LORBRENA, then consider dose reduction or permanently discontinue, based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.7 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise males and females of reproductive potential to use an effective non-hormonal method of contraception. ( 5.8 , 7.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Risk of Serious Hepatotoxicity with Concomitant Use of Strong CYP3A Inducers Severe hepatotoxicity occurred in 10 of 12 healthy subjects receiving a single dose of LORBRENA with multiple daily doses of rifampin, a strong CYP3A inducer. Grade 4 alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) elevations occurred in 50% of subjects, Grade 3 ALT or AST elevations occurred in 33% and Grade 2 ALT or AST elevations occurred in 8%. ALT or AST elevations occurred within 3 days and returned to within normal limits after a median of 15 days (7 to 34 days); the median time to recovery was 18 days in subjects with Grade 3 or 4 ALT or AST elevations and 7 days in subjects with Grade 2 ALT or AST elevations [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . LORBRENA is contraindicated in patients taking strong CYP3A inducers. Discontinue strong CYP3A inducers for 3 plasma half-lives of the strong CYP3A inducer prior to initiating LORBRENA [see Contraindications (4) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . 5.2 Central Nervous System Effects A broad spectrum of central nervous system (CNS) effects can occur in patients receiving LORBRENA. These include seizures, psychotic effects and changes in cognitive function, mood (including suicidal ideation), speech, mental status, and sleep. Overall, CNS effects occurred in 52% of the 476 patients who received 100 mg LORBRENA once daily in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Cognitive effects occurred in 28% of the 476 patients; 2.9% of these events were severe (Grade 3 or 4). Mood effects occurred in 21% of patients; 1.7% of these events were severe. Speech effects occurred in 11% of patients; 0.6% of these events were severe. Psychotic effects occurred in 7% of patients; 0.6% of these events were severe. Mental status changes occurred in 1.3% of patients; 1.1% of these events were severe. Seizures occurred in 1.9% of patients, sometimes in conjunction with other neurologic findings. Sleep effects occurred in 12% of patients. The median time to first onset of any CNS effect was 1.4 months (1 day to 3.4 years). Overall, 2.1% of patients required permanent discontinuation of LORBRENA for a CNS effect; 10% required temporary discontinuation and 8% re …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Risk of Serious Hepatotoxicity with Concomitant Use of Strong CYP3A Inducers [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Central Nervous System Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Hyperlipidemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Atrioventricular Block [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Most common (incidence ≥20%) adverse reactions and Grade 3–4 laboratory abnormalities are edema, peripheral neuropathy, weight gain, cognitive effects, fatigue, dyspnea, arthralgia, diarrhea, mood effects, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and cough. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or www.pfizer.com 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 pooled safety population described in the Warnings and Precautions section reflects exposure to LORBRENA in 476 patients who received 100 mg LORBRENA once daily in Study B7461001 (N=327) and Study B7461006 (N=149). Among 476 patients who received LORBRENA, 75% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 61% were exposed for greater than 1 year. In this pooled safety population, the most frequent adverse reactions in ≥ 20% of 476 patients who received LORBRENA were edema (56%), peripheral neuropathy (44%), weight gain (31%), cognitive effects (28%), fatigue (27%), dyspnea (27%), arthralgia (24%), diarrhea (23%), mood effects (21%), and cough (21%). The most frequent Grade 3–4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 20% of 476 patients who received LORBRENA were hypercholesterolemia (21%) and hypertriglyceridemia (21%). Previously Untreated ALK-Positive Metastatic NSCLC (CROWN Study) The safety of LORBRENA was evaluated in 149 patients with ALK-positive NSCLC in a randomized, open-label, active-controlled trial for the treatment of patients with ALK-positive, locally advanced or metastatic, NSCLC who had not received previous systemic treatment for advanced disease [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. The median duration of exposure to LORBRENA was 16.7 months (4 days to 34.3 months) and 76% received LORBRENA for at least 12 months. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 34% of patients treated with LORBRENA; the most frequently reported serious adverse reactions were pneumonia (4.7%), dyspnea (2.7%), respiratory failure (2.7%), cognitive effects (2.0%), and pyrexia (2.0%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.4% of patients treated with LORBRENA and included pneumonia (0.7%), respiratory failure (0.7%), cardiac failure acute (0.7%), pulmonary embolism (0.7%), and sudden death (0.7%). Permanent discontinuation of LORBRENA due to adverse reactions occurred in 6.7% of patients. The most frequent adverse reaction that led to permanent discontinuation of LORBRENA was cognitive effects (1.3%). Adverse reactions leading to dose interruptions occurred in 49% of patients treated with LORBRENA. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to dose interruptions of LORBRENA were hypertriglyceridemia (7%), edema (5%), pneumonia (4.7%) cognitive effects (4.0%), mood effects (4.0%), and hypercholesterolemia (3.4%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reductions occurred in 21% of patients treated with LORBRENA. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to dose reductions were edema (5%), hypertriglyceridemia (4.0%), and peripheral neuropathy (3.4%). Tables 2 and 3 summarize most frequent adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in patients treated with LORBRENA in Stud …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong CYP3A Inducers : Contraindicated. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) • Moderate CYP3A Inducers : Avoid concomitant use. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, increase the LORBRENA dose. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) • Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Avoid concomitant use; reduce LORBRENA dose if concomitant use cannot be avoided. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) • Fluconazole : Avoid concomitant use; reduce LORBRENA dose if concomitant use cannot be avoided. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) • Certain CYP3A Substrates : Avoid concomitant use with CYP3A substrates for which minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failures. ( 7.2 ) • Certain P-gp Substrates : Avoid concomitant use with P-gp substrates for which minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failures. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on LORBRENA Strong CYP3A Inducers LORBRENA is contraindicated in patients taking strong CYP3A inducers [see Contraindication (4) ] . Discontinue strong CYP3A inducers for 3 plasma half-lives of the strong CYP3A inducer prior to initiating LORBRENA [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Concomitant use of LORBRENA with a strong CYP3A inducer decreased lorlatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may decrease the efficacy of LORBRENA. Severe hepatotoxicity occurred in healthy subjects receiving LORBRENA with rifampin, a strong CYP3A inducer. In 12 healthy subjects receiving a single 100 mg dose of LORBRENA with multiple daily doses of rifampin, Grade 3 or 4 increases in ALT or AST occurred in 83% of subjects and Grade 2 increases in ALT or AST occurred in 8%. A possible mechanism for hepatotoxicity is through activation of the pregnane X receptor (PXR) by LORBRENA and rifampin, which are both PXR agonists. Moderate CYP3A Inducers Avoid concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inducers with LORBRENA. If concomitant use is unavoidable, increase the LORBRENA dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Concomitant use of LORBRENA with a moderate CYP3A inducer decreased lorlatinib plasma concentrations, which may decrease the efficacy of LORBRENA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of LORBRENA with a strong CYP3A inhibitor. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce the LORBRENA dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inhibitor increased lorlatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of LORBRENA. Fluconazole Avoid concomitant use of LORBRENA with fluconazole. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce the LORBRENA dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Concomitant use of LORBRENA with fluconazole may increase lorlatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of LORBRENA. 7.2 Effect of LORBRENA on Other Drugs Certain CYP3A Substrates Avoid concomitant use of LORBRENA with certain CYP3A substrates, for which minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failures. If concomitant use is unavoidable, increase the CYP3A substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling. LORBRENA is a moderate CYP3A inducer. Concomitant use of LORBRENA decreases the concentration of CYP3A substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce the efficacy of these substrates. Certain P-glycoprotein (P-gp) Substrates Avoid concomitant use of LORBRENA with certain P-gp substrates for which minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failures. If concomitant use is unavoidable, increase the P-gp substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling. LORBRENA is a moderate P-gp inducer. Concomitant use of LORBRENA decreases the concentration of P-gp substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce the efficacy of these substrates.
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 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , LORBRENA can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on LORBRENA use in pregnant women. Administration of lorlatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits by oral gavage during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations, increased post-implantation loss, and abortion at maternal exposures that were equal to or less than the human exposure at the recommended dose of 100 mg once daily based on AUC (see Data ) . Advise a pregnant woman 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 are 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Preliminary embryo-fetal development studies investigating the administration of lorlatinib during the period of organogenesis were conducted in rats and rabbits. In rabbits, lorlatinib administration resulted in abortion and total loss of pregnancy at doses of 15 mg/kg (approximately 3 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 100 mg) or greater. At a dose of 4 mg/kg (approximately 0.6 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 100 mg) toxicities included increased post-implantation loss and malformations including rotated limbs, malformed kidneys, domed head, high arched palate, and dilation of the cerebral ventricles. In rats, administration of lorlatinib resulted in total loss of pregnancy at doses of 4 mg/kg (approximately 5 times the human exposure at the recommended dose of 100 mg) or greater. At a dose of 1 mg/kg (approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose of 100 mg) there was increased post-implantation loss, decreased fetal body weight, and malformations including gastroschisis, rotated limbs, supernumerary digits, and vessel abnormalities. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of lorlatinib or its metabolites in either human or animal milk or its effects on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants, instruct women not to breastfeed during treatment with LORBRENA and for 7 days after the final dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating LORBRENA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Contraception LORBRENA can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Females Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment with LORBRENA and for at least 6 months after the final dose. Advise females of reproductive potential to use a non-hormonal method of contraception, because LORBRENA can render hormonal contraceptives ineffective [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . Males Based on genotoxicity findings, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with LORBRENA and for at least 3 months after the final dose [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . Infertility Males Based on findings from animal studies, LORBRENA may transiently impair male fertility [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of LORBRENA in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the patients in Study B7461001 (N=295) and Study B7461006 (N=149) who received 100 mg LORBRENA orally once daily, 18% and 40% of patients, respectively, were aged 65 years or older. No clinically important differences in safety or efficacy were observed between patients aged 65 years or older and younger patients. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment In patients with severe hepatic impairment (Ch …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Lorlatinib is a kinase inhibitor with in vitro activity against ALK and ROS1 as well as TYK1, FER, FPS, TRKA, TRKB, TRKC, FAK, FAK2, and ACK. Lorlatinib demonstrated in vitro activity against multiple mutant forms of the ALK enzyme, including some mutations detected in tumors at the time of disease progression on crizotinib and other ALK inhibitors. In mice subcutaneously implanted with tumors harboring EML4 fusions with either ALK variant 1 or ALK mutations, including the G1202R and I1171T mutations detected in tumors at the time of disease progression on ALK inhibitors, administration of lorlatinib resulted in antitumor activity. Lorlatinib also demonstrated anti-tumor activity and prolonged survival in mice implanted intracranially with EML4-ALK-driven tumor cell lines. The overall antitumor activity of lorlatinib in in vivo models was dose-dependent and correlated with inhibition of ALK phosphorylation.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION LORBRENA (lorlatinib) is a kinase inhibitor for oral administration. The molecular formula is C 21 H 19 FN 6 O 2 (anhydrous form) and the molecular weight is 406.41 Daltons. The chemical name is (10 R )-7-amino-12-fluoro-2,10,16-trimethyl-15-oxo-10,15,16,17-tetrahydro-2 H -4,8-methenopyrazolo[4,3- h ][2,5,11] benzoxadiazacyclotetradecine-3-carbonitrile. The chemical structure is shown below: Lorlatinib is a white to off-white powder with a pKa of 4.92. The solubility of lorlatinib in aqueous media decreases over the range pH 2.55 to pH 8.02 from 32.38 mg/mL to 0.17 mg/mL. The log of the distribution coefficient (octanol/water) at pH 9 is 2.45. LORBRENA is supplied as tablets containing 25 mg or 100 mg of lorlatinib with the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate. The film-coating contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) 2910/hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol/polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350, triacetin, titanium dioxide, ferrosoferric oxide/black iron oxide, and iron oxide red. Chemical Structure
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Table 11 describes the available strengths and package configurations for LORBRENA: Table 11 LORBRENA Tablets Strength (mg) Package Configuration NDC Description 25 30 tablets bottle with a child-resistant closure 0069-0227-01 8 mm round, tan, immediate release film‐coated tablet, debossed with “Pfizer” on one side and “25” and “LLN” on the other side 25 120 tablets bottle with a child-resistant closure 0069-0227-03 8 mm round, tan, immediate release film‐coated tablet, debossed with “Pfizer” on one side and “25” and “LLN” on the other side 100 30 tablets bottle with a child-resistant closure 0069-0231-01 8.5 mm × 17 mm oval, lavender, immediate release, film‐coated tablet, debossed with “Pfizer” on one side and “LLN 100” 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].
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: LORLATINIB. 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. | Lorbrena, Tablet, 25 mg; 120 tablets bottle with a child-resistant closure (NDC 0069-0227-03) | June 15, 2026 |
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0069-0227-01 | 0069-0227 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0069-0227-01) | November 19, 2018 |
| 0069-0227-03 | 0069-0227 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0069-0227-03) | January 3, 2025 |
| 0069-0231-01 | 0069-0231 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0069-0231-01) | November 19, 2018 |
| 63539-927-01 | 63539-927 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (63539-927-01) | January 3, 2023 |
| 0069-0227 | 0069-0227 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | — | November 19, 2018 |
| 0069-0231 | 0069-0231 | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | — | November 19, 2018 |
| 63539-927 | 63539-927 | U.S. Pharmaceuticals | — | January 3, 2023 |
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