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TABRECTA

capmatinib · Tablet, Film Coated

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Overview

Brand name
TABRECTA
Generic name
capmatinib
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
2
NDC product codes
2
Packages
4
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
Capmatinib Hydrochloride 150 mg/1 2362234 —
Capmatinib Hydrochloride 200 mg/1 2362234 —

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
Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 44 members
Cytochrome P450 1A2 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 31 members
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
Mesenchymal Epithelial Transition Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 1 member — no class page
Multidrug and Toxin Extrusion Transporter 1 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 9 members — no class page
Multidrug and Toxin Extrusion Transporter 2 K Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 3 members — no class page
P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 105 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
213591
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
May 6, 2020
Sponsor
NOVARTIS PHARM
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
5
Products approved under application 213591.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
213591-001 TABRECTA TABLET CAPMATINIB HYDROCHLORIDE Prescription — RLD
213591-002 TABRECTA TABLET CAPMATINIB HYDROCHLORIDE 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
12084449 November 19, 2027 001 No U-2813 October 2, 2024
8461330 November 19, 2027 001 Yes May 26, 2020
12084449 November 19, 2027 002 No U-2813 October 2, 2024
8461330 November 19, 2027 002 Yes May 26, 2020
8901123 May 20, 2029 001 No U-2813 May 26, 2020
8901123 May 20, 2029 002 No U-2813 May 26, 2020
8420645 June 5, 2031 001 Yes May 26, 2020
8420645 June 5, 2031 002 Yes May 26, 2020
7767675 November 19, 2032 001 Yes May 26, 2020
7767675 November 19, 2032 002 Yes May 26, 2020
10596178 July 22, 2035 001 No June 26, 2020
12208101 July 22, 2035 001 No February 3, 2025
10596178 July 22, 2035 002 No June 26, 2020
12208101 July 22, 2035 002 No February 3, 2025
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
ODE-291 May 6, 2027 001
ODE-291 May 6, 2027 002

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 213591.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 11 Labeling Approved March 14, 2024 Standard
Supplement 7 Labeling Approved March 24, 2023 Standard
Supplement 4 Efficacy Approved August 10, 2022 Priority
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved January 21, 2022 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved May 6, 2020 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · March 21, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 15, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 27, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · March 27, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · August 11, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 11, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · January 25, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · January 25, 2022
  • 0 · Original application · June 1, 2020
  • 0 · Original application · May 7, 2020
  • 0 · Original application · May 6, 2020

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251215). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251215

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TABRECTA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have a mutation that leads to mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping as detected by an FDA-approved test. TABRECTA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have a mutation that leads to mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping as detected by an FDA-approved test.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Select patients for treatment with TABRECTA based on presence of a mutation that leads to MET exon 14 skipping. ( 2.1 ) Recommended Dosage : 400 mg orally twice daily with or without food. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for treatment with TABRECTA based on the presence of a mutation that leads to MET exon 14 skipping in tumor or plasma specimens [see Clinical Studies (14)] . If a mutation that leads to MET exon 14 skipping is not detected in a plasma specimen, test tumor tissue if feasible. Information on FDA-approved tests is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of TABRECTA is 400 mg orally twice daily with or without food. Swallow TABRECTA tablets whole. Do not break, crush or chew the tablets. If a patient misses or vomits a dose, instruct the patient not to make up the dose, but to take the next dose at its scheduled time. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reductions for the management of adverse reactions are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Recommended TABRECTA Dose Reductions for Adverse Reactions Dose reduction Dose and schedule First 300 mg orally twice daily Second 200 mg orally twice daily Permanently discontinue TABRECTA in patients who are unable to tolerate 200 mg orally twice daily. The recommended dosage modifications of TABRECTA for adverse reactions are provided in Table 2. Table 2: Recommended TABRECTA Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; ILD, interstitial lung disease; ULN, upper limit of normal. Grading according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0. Adverse reaction Severity Dosage modification Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Any grade Permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Increased ALT and/or AST without increased total bilirubin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Grade 3 Withhold TABRECTA until recovery to baseline ALT/AST. If recovered to baseline within 7 days, then resume TABRECTA at the same dose; otherwise resume TABRECTA at a reduced dose. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Increased ALT and/or AST with increased total bilirubin in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] ALT and/or AST greater than 3 times ULN with total bilirubin greater than 2 times ULN Permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Increased total bilirubin without concurrent increased ALT and/or AST [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Grade 2 Withhold TABRECTA until recovery to baseline bilirubin. If recovered to baseline within 7 days, then resume TABRECTA at the same dose; otherwise resume TABRECTA at a reduced dose. Grade 3 Withhold TABRECTA until recovery to baseline bilirubin. If recovered to baseline within 7 days, then resume TABRECTA at a reduced dose; otherwise permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Increased lipase or amylase [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Grade 3 Withhold TABRECTA until ≤ Grade 2 or baseline. If recovered to baseline or ≤ Grade 2 within 14 days, resume TABRECTA at a reduced dose; otherwise permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Grade 3 or Grade 4 Permanently discontinue TABRECTA. Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] All Grades If hypersensitivity is suspected based on clinical judgment, withhold TABRECTA until resolution of the event. Permanently discontinue TABRECTA in patients who develop serious hypersensitivity reactions. Other adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] Grade 2 Maintain dose level. If intolerable, consider withholding TABRECTA until resolved, then resume TABRECTA at a reduced dose. Grade 3 Withhold TABRECTA until resolved, then resume TABRECTA at a reduced dose. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue TABRECTA …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 150 mg: pale orange brown, ovaloid, curved film-coated with beveled edges, unscored, debossed with ‘DU’ on one side and ‘NVR’ on the other side 200 mg: yellow, ovaloid, curved film-coated with beveled edges, unscored, debossed with ‘LO’ on one side and ‘NVR’ on the other side Tablets: 150 mg and 200 mg

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis : Monitor for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue TABRECTA in patients with ILD/pneumonitis. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver function tests. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TABRECTA based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.2 ) Pancreatic Toxicity : Monitor amylase and lipase levels. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TABRECTA based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.3 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions : Withhold or permanently discontinue TABRECTA based on severity. ( 2.3 , 5.4 ) Risk of Photosensitivity : May cause photosensitivity reactions. Advise patients to limit direct ultraviolet exposure. ( 5.5 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.6 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis ILD/pneumonitis, which can be fatal, occurred in patients treated with TABRECTA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 4.8% of patients treated with TABRECTA in GEOMETRY mono-1, with 1.9% of patients experiencing Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis and one patient experiencing death (0.3%). Nine patients (2.4%) discontinued TABRECTA due to ILD/pneumonitis. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher ILD/pneumonitis was 1.8 months (range: 0.2 months to 1.7 years). Monitor for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, fever). Immediately withhold TABRECTA in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis are identified [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . 5.2 Hepatotoxicity Hepatotoxicity occurred in patients treated with TABRECTA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/aspartate aminotransferase (AST) occurred in 15% of patients treated with TABRECTA in GEOMETRY mono-1. Grade 3 or 4 increased ALT/AST occurred in 7% of patients. Three patients (0.8%) discontinued TABRECTA due to increased ALT/AST. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher increased ALT/AST was 1.8 months (range: 0.5 to 46.4 months). Monitor liver function tests (including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin) prior to the start of TABRECTA, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month or as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop increased transaminases or bilirubin. Based on the severity of the adverse reaction, withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TABRECTA [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . 5.3 Pancreatic Toxicity Elevations in amylase and lipase levels occurred in patients treated with TABRECTA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Increased amylase/lipase occurred in 14% of patients treated with TABRECTA in GEOMETRY mono-1. Grade 3 and 4 increased amylase/lipase occurred in 7% and 1.9% of patients, respectively. Three patients (0.8%) discontinued TABRECTA due to increased amylase/lipase. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher increased amylase/lipase was 2 months (range: 0.03 to 31.1 months). Pancreatitis (Grade 3) occurred in one patient (0.3%); TABRECTA was permanently discontinued for this event. Monitor amylase and lipase at baseline and regularly during treatment with TABRECTA. Based on the severity of the adverse reaction, temporarily withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TABRECTA [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . 5.4 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions occurred in patients treated with TABRECTA in clinical trials other than GEOMETRY mono-1 [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity included pyrexia, chills, pruritus, rash, decreased blood pressure, nausea and vomiting. Based on the severity of the adverse reaction, temporarily withhold or permanently discontinue TABRECTA [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: ILD/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Pancreatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) are edema, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, vomiting, dyspnea, cough, and decreased appetite. ( 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. Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer The safety of TABRECTA was evaluated in GEOMETRY mono-1 [see Clinical Studies (14)] . Patients received TABRECTA 400 mg orally twice daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (N = 373). Among patients who received TABRECTA, 37% were exposed for at least 6 months and 22% were exposed for at least one year. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 53% of patients who received TABRECTA. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 2% of patients included dyspnea (7%), pneumonia (7%), pleural effusion (4.3%), musculoskeletal pain (3.8%), general physical health deterioration (2.9%), ILD/pneumonitis (2.7%), edema (2.4%), and vomiting (2.4%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 0.5% of patients who received TABRECTA, including pneumonitis (0.3%) and death, not otherwise specified (0.3%). Permanent discontinuation of TABRECTA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 17% of patients. The most frequent adverse reactions (≥ 1%) leading to permanent discontinuation of TABRECTA were ILD/pneumonitis (2.4%), edema (2.4%), fatigue (1.3%), and pneumonia (1.1%). Dose interruptions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 57% of patients who received TABRECTA. Adverse reactions requiring dosage interruption in > 2% of patients who received TABRECTA included edema, increased blood creatinine, nausea, increased lipase, vomiting, increased ALT, dyspnea, pneumonia, fatigue, increased amylase, increased AST, musculoskeletal pain, abdominal pain, and increased blood bilirubin. Dose reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 26% of patients who received TABRECTA. Adverse reactions requiring dosage reductions in > 2% of patients who received TABRECTA included edema, increased ALT and increased blood creatinine. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in patients who received TABRECTA were edema, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, vomiting, dyspnea, cough, and decreased appetite. Table 3 summarizes the adverse reactions in GEOMETRY mono-1. Table 3: Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients Who Received TABRECTA in GEOMETRY mono-1 a Edema includes edema peripheral, generalized edema, face edema, edema, localized edema, edema genital, eyelid edema, peripheral swelling, scrotal edema, and penile edema. b Musculoskeletal pain includes arthralgia, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, neck pain, non-cardiac chest pain, pain in extremity, pain in jaw, spinal pain. c Fatigue includes fatigue and asthenia. d Pyrexia includes pyrexia and body temperature increased. e Cough includes cough, upper airway cough syndrome, and productive cough. f Pneumonia includes pneumonia aspiration, pneumonia, pneumonia influenzal, pneumonia bacterial, lower respiratory tract infection, and lung abscess. g Rash includes rash, dermatitis acneiform, rash maculo-papular, eczema, erythema multiforme, rash macular, dermatitis, rash erythematous, rash pustular, dermatitis bullous, and rash vesicular. h Dizziness includes dizziness, vertigo, and vertigo positional. Adverse reactions TA …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inducers : Avoid concomitant use. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on TABRECTA Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Coadministration of TABRECTA with a strong CYP3A inhibitor increased capmatinib exposure, which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of TABRECTA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Closely monitor patients for adverse reactions during coadministration of TABRECTA with strong CYP3A inhibitors. Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inducers Coadministration of TABRECTA with a strong CYP3A inducer decreased capmatinib exposure. Coadministration of TABRECTA with a moderate CYP3A inducer may also decrease capmatinib exposure. Decreases in capmatinib exposure may decrease TABRECTA anti-tumor activity [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Avoid coadministration of TABRECTA with strong and moderate CYP3A inducers. 7.2 Effect of TABRECTA on Other Drugs CYP1A2 Substrates Coadministration of TABRECTA increased the exposure of a CYP1A2 substrate, which may increase the adverse reactions of these substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . If coadministration is unavoidable between TABRECTA and CYP1A2 substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions, decrease the CYP1A2 substrate dosage in accordance with the approved prescribing information. P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) Substrates Coadministration of TABRECTA increased the exposure of a P-gp substrate and a BCRP substrate, which may increase the adverse reactions of these substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . If coadministration is unavoidable between TABRECTA and P-gp or BCRP substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions, decrease the P-gp or BCRP substrate dosage in accordance with the approved prescribing information. MATE1 and MATE2K Substrates Coadministration of TABRECTA may increase the exposure of MATE1 and MATE2K substrates, which may increase the adverse reactions of these substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . If coadministration is unavoidable between TABRECTA and MATE1 or MATE2K substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions, decrease the MATE1 or MATE2K substrate dosage in accordance with the approved prescribing information.

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 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)] , TABRECTA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on TABRECTA use in pregnant women. Oral administration of capmatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations at maternal exposures less than the human exposure based on AUC at the 400 mg twice daily clinical dose ( see Data ). 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 rats, maternal toxicity (reduced body weight gain and food consumption) occurred at 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.4 times the human exposure based on AUC at the 400 mg twice daily clinical dose). Fetal effects included reduced fetal weights, irregular/incomplete ossification, and increased incidences of fetal malformations (e.g., abnormal flexure/inward malrotation of hindpaws/forepaws, thinness of forelimbs, lack of/reduced flexion at the humerus/ulna joints, and narrowed or small tongue) at doses of ≥ 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.6 times the human exposure based on AUC at the 400 mg twice daily clinical dose). In rabbits, no maternal effects were detected at doses up to 60 mg/kg/day (approximately 1.5 times the human exposure based on AUC at the 400 mg twice daily clinical dose). Fetal effects included small lung lobe at ≥ 5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.016 times the human exposure based on AUC at the 400 mg twice daily clinical dose), and reduced fetal weights, irregular/incomplete ossification and increased incidences of fetal malformations (e.g., abnormal flexure/malrotation of hindpaws/forepaws, thinness of forelimbs/hindlimbs, lack of/reduced flexion at the humerus/ulna joints, small lung lobes, narrowed or small tongue) at the dose of 60 mg/kg/day. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of capmatinib or its metabolites in either human or animal milk or its effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with TABRECTA and for 1 week after the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Based on animal data, TABRECTA can cause malformations at doses less than the human exposure based on AUC at the 400 mg twice daily clinical dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status for females of reproductive potential prior to starting treatment with TABRECTA. Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TABRECTA and for 1 week after the last dose. Males Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TABRECTA and for 1 week after the last dose. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of TABRECTA in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use In GEOMETRY mono-1, 61% of the 373 patients were 65 years or older and 18% were 75 years or older. No overall differences in the safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger patients. 8.6 Renal Impairment No dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with mild (baseline creatinine clearance [CLcr] 60 to 89 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault) or moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to 59 mL/min) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . TABRECTA has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min).

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Capmatinib is a kinase inhibitor that targets MET, including the mutant variant produced by exon 14 skipping. MET exon 14 skipping results in a protein with a missing regulatory domain that reduces its negative regulation leading to increased downstream MET signaling. Capmatinib inhibited cancer cell growth driven by a mutant MET variant lacking exon 14 at clinically achievable concentrations and demonstrated anti-tumor activity in murine tumor xenograft models derived from human lung tumors with either a mutation leading to MET exon 14 skipping or MET amplification. Capmatinib inhibited the phosphorylation of MET triggered by binding of hepatocyte growth factor or by MET amplification, as well as MET-mediated phosphorylation of downstream signaling proteins and proliferation and survival of MET-dependent cancer cells.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Capmatinib is a kinase inhibitor. The chemical name is 2-Fluoro- N -methyl-4-[7-(quinolin-6-ylmethyl)imidazo[1,2- b ][1,2,4]triazin-2-yl]benzamide—hydrogen chloride—water (1/2/1). The molecular formula for capmatinib dihydrochloride monohydrate is C 23 H 21 Cl 2 FN 6 O 2 . The relative molecular mass is 503.36 g/mol for the dihydrochloride monohydrate salt and 412.43 g/mol for the free base. The chemical structure for capmatinib dihydrochloride monohydrate is shown below: Capmatinib dihydrochloride monohydrate is a yellow powder with a pKa 1 of 0.9 (calculated) and pKa 2 of 4.5 (experimentally). Capmatinib dihydrochloride monohydrate is slightly soluble in acidic aqueous solutions at pH 1 and 2 and of further decreasing solubility towards neutral condition. The log of the distribution coefficient (n-octanol/acetate buffer pH 4.0) is 1.2. TABRECTA is supplied for oral use as ovaloid, curved film-coated tablets with beveled edges, unscored containing 150 mg (pale orange brown color) or 200 mg (yellow color) capmatinib (equivalent to 183.00 mg or 244.00 mg respectively of capmatinib dihydrochloride monohydrate). Each tablet strength contains colloidal silicon dioxide; crospovidone; magnesium stearate; mannitol; microcrystalline cellulose; povidone; and sodium lauryl sulfate as inactive ingredients. The 150 mg tablet coating contains ferric oxide, red; ferric oxide, yellow; ferrosoferric oxide; hypromellose; polyethylene glycol (PEG) 4000; talc; and titanium dioxide. The 200 mg tablet coating contains ferric oxide, yellow; hypromellose; polyethylene glycol (PEG) 4000; talc; and titanium dioxide. capmatinib dihydrochloride monohydrate structural formula

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied TABRECTA (capmatinib) 150 mg and 200 mg tablets Strength Description Tablets per bottle NDC number 150 mg Pale orange brown, ovaloid, curved film-coated tablet with beveled edges, unscored, debossed with ‘DU’ on one side and ‘NVR’ on the other side. 56 0078-0709-56 200 mg Yellow, ovaloid, curved film-coated tablet with beveled edges, unscored, debossed with ‘LO’ on one side and ‘NVR’ on the other side. 56 0078-0716-56 Storage Dispense in the original package with the desiccant cartridge. Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Discard any unused TABRECTA remaining after 6 weeks of first opening the bottle.

Adverse event reports

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2,345
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: CAPMATINIB HYDROCHLORIDE. 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

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Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0078-0709-56 0078-0709 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 56 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0078-0709-56) May 6, 2020
0078-0709-94 0078-0709 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 56 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0078-0709-94) May 6, 2020
0078-0716-56 0078-0716 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 56 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0078-0716-56) May 6, 2020
0078-0716-94 0078-0716 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 56 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0078-0716-94) May 6, 2020
0078-0709 0078-0709 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — May 6, 2020
0078-0716 0078-0716 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — May 6, 2020

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