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TORPENZ

Everolimus · Tablet

Prescription ANDA TE AB Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
TORPENZ
Generic name
Everolimus
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
4
NDC product codes
4
Packages
8
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
Everolimus 10 mg/1 845507 View
Everolimus 2.5 mg/1 845507 View
Everolimus 5 mg/1 845507 View
Everolimus 7.5 mg/1 845507 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
12

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 72 members
Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 118 members
Decreased Immunologic Activity [PE] PE All 11 members
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
Protein Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 41 members
mTOR Inhibitor Immunosuppressant [EPC] EPC All 11 members
mTOR Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 11 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
214182
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
February 11, 2021
Sponsor
BIOCON PHARMA
Products on application
4
Submissions recorded
4
Products approved under application 214182.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
214182-001 EVEROLIMUS TABLET EVEROLIMUS Prescription AB
214182-002 EVEROLIMUS TABLET EVEROLIMUS Prescription AB
214182-003 EVEROLIMUS TABLET EVEROLIMUS Prescription AB
214182-004 EVEROLIMUS TABLET EVEROLIMUS Prescription AB

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
No
Reference Standard
No

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 214182.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 10 Labeling Approved April 9, 2024 Standard
Supplement 7 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved February 24, 2023 Unknown
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved February 24, 2023 Standard
Original application 1 Approved February 11, 2021 Standard

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260610). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260610

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1 Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer TORPENZ tablets are indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in combination with exemestane, after failure of treatment with letrozole or anastrozole. TORPENZ (everolimus) tablets are a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Postmenopausal women with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in combination with exemestane after failure of treatment with letrozole or anastrozole. ( 1.1 ) Adults with renal angiomyolipoma and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), not requiring immediate surgery. ( 1.4 ) Adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with TSC who have subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected. ( 1.5 ) 1.4 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma TORPENZ tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with renal angiomyolipoma and TSC, not requiring immediate surgery. 1.5 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA) TORPENZ tablets are indicated in adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with TSC for the treatment of SEGA that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do not combine TORPENZ tablets and AFINITOR DISPERZ to achieve the total daily dose. ( 2.1 ) Modify the dose for patients with hepatic impairment or for patients taking drugs that inhibit or induce P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and CYP3A4. ( 2.1 ) Breast Cancer: 10 mg orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma: 10 mg orally once daily. ( 2.5 ) TSC-Associated SEGA: 4.5 mg/m 2 orally once daily; adjust dose to attain trough concentrations of 5 to 15 ng/mL. ( 2.6 , 2.8 ) 2.1 Important Dosage Information TORPENZ tablets and AFINITOR DISPERZ are two different dosage forms. Select the recommended dosage form based on the indication [see Indications and Usage (1) ] . Do not combine TORPENZ tablets and AFINITOR DISPERZ to achieve the total dose. Modify the dosage for patients with hepatic impairment or for patients taking drugs that inhibit or induce P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and CYP3A4 [see Dosage and Administration (2.10 , 2.11 , 2.12) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer The recommended dosage of TORPENZ tablets is 10 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. 2.5 Recommended Dosage for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma The recommended dosage of TORPENZ tablets is 10 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. 2.6 Recommended Dosage for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA) The recommended starting dosage of TORPENZ tablets is 4.5 mg/m 2 orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) ] . 2.8 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) and Dose Titration for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA) Monitor everolimus whole blood trough concentrations at time points recommended in Table 1. Titrate the dose to attain trough concentrations of 5 ng/mL to 15 ng/mL. Adjust the dose using the following equation: New dose The maximum dose increment at any titration must not exceed 5 mg. Multiple dose titrations may be required to attain the target trough concentration. = current dose × (target concentration divided by current concentration) When possible, use the same assay and laboratory for TDM throughout treatment. Table 1: Recommended Timing of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Event When to Assess Trough Concentrations After Event Abbreviation: P-gp, P-glycoprotein Initiation of TORPENZ 1 to 2 weeks Modification of TORPENZ dose 1 to 2 weeks Switch between TORPENZ tablets and AFINITOR DISPERZ 1 to 2 weeks Initiation or discontinuation of P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor 2 weeks Initiation or discontinuation of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer 2 weeks Change in hepatic function 2 weeks Stable dose with changing body surface area (BSA) Every 3 to 6 months Stable dose with stable BSA Every 6 to 12 months 2.9 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Table 2 summarizes recommendations for dosage modifications of TORPENZ tablets for the management of adverse reactions. Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for TORPENZ for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity Dosage modification Non-infectious pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Grade 2 Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. Permanently discontinue if toxicity does not resolve or improve to Grade 1 within 4 weeks. Grade 3 Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at 50% of previous dose; change to every other day dosing if the reduced dose is lower than the lowest available strength. If toxicity recurs at Grade 3, permanently discontinue. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Stomatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Grade 2 Withhold until improvement to Grade 0 or 1. Resume at same dose. If recurs at Grade 2, withho …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS TORPENZ tablets are available containing 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg or 10 mg of everolimus. The 2.5 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 2.5" on one side and plain on the other side. The 5 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 5" on one side and plain on the other side. The 7.5 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 7.5" on one side and plain on the other side. The 10 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 10" on one side and plain on the other side. TORPENZ tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, and 10 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS TORPENZ tablets are contraindicated in patients with clinically significant hypersensitivity to everolimus or to other rapamycin derivatives [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Clinically significant hypersensitivity to everolimus or to other rapamycin derivatives. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Non-Infectious Pneumonitis: Monitor for clinical symptoms or radiological changes. Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity. ( 2.9 , 5.1 ) Infections: Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity. ( 2.9 , 5.2 ) Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions: Permanently discontinue for clinically significant hypersensitivity. ( 5.3 ) Angioedema: Patients taking concomitant angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may be at increased risk for angioedema. Permanently discontinue for angioedema. ( 5.4 , 7.2 ) Stomatitis: Initiate dexamethasone alcohol-free mouthwash when starting treatment. ( 5.5 , 6.1 ) Renal Failure: Monitor renal function prior to treatment and periodically thereafter. ( 5.6 ) Risk of Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold for at least 1 week prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of treatment after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. ( 5.7 ) Geriatric Patients: Monitor and adjust dose for adverse reactions. ( 5.8 ) Metabolic Disorders: Monitor serum glucose and lipids prior to treatment and periodically thereafter. Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity. ( 2.9 , 5.9 ) Myelosuppression: Monitor hematologic parameters prior to treatment and periodically thereafter. Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity. ( 2.9 , 5.10 ) Risk of Infection or Reduced Immune Response with Vaccination: Avoid live vaccines and close contact with those who have received live vaccines. Complete recommended childhood vaccinations prior to starting treatment. ( 5.11 ) Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall: Severe radiation reactions may occur. ( 5.12 , 6.2 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.13 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Non-infectious Pneumonitis Non-infectious pneumonitis is a class effect of rapamycin derivatives. Non-infectious pneumonitis was reported in up to 19% of patients treated with everolimus in clinical trials, some cases were reported with pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension) as a secondary event. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 non-infectious pneumonitis was up to 4% and up to 0.2%, respectively [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Fatal outcomes have been observed. Consider a diagnosis of non-infectious pneumonitis in patients presenting with non-specific respiratory signs and symptoms. Consider opportunistic infections, such as pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) in the differential diagnosis. Advise patients to report promptly any new or worsening respiratory symptoms. Continue TORPENZ without dose alteration in patients who develop radiological changes suggestive of non-infectious pneumonitis and have few or no symptoms. Imaging appears to overestimate the incidence of clinical pneumonitis. For Grade 2 to 4 non-infectious pneumonitis, withhold or permanently discontinue TORPENZ based on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.9) ] . Corticosteroids may be indicated until clinical symptoms resolve. Administer prophylaxis for PJP when concomitant use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are required. The development of pneumonitis has been reported even at a reduced dose. 5.2 Infections TORPENZ has immunosuppressive properties and may predispose patients to bacterial, fungal, viral, or protozoal infections, including infections with opportunistic pathogens [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Localized and systemic infections, including pneumonia, mycobacterial infections, other bacterial infections, invasive fungal infections (e.g., aspergillosis, candidiasis, or PJP), and viral infections (e.g., reactivation of hepatitis B virus) have occurred. Some of these infections have been severe (e.g., sepsis, septic …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Non-Infectious Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Angioedema with Concomitant Use of ACE inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Stomatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Renal Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Impaired Wound Healing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Metabolic Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] Breast cancer: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) include stomatitis, infections, rash, fatigue, diarrhea, edema, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, asthenia, cough, headache, and decreased appetite. ( 6.1 ) TSC-Associated Renal Angiomyolipoma: Most common adverse reaction (incidence ≥ 30%) is stomatitis. ( 6.1 ) TSC-Associated SEGA: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) are stomatitis and respiratory tract infection. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC at 1-855-899-9180 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.2 Post marketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of everolimus. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Blood and Lymphatic Disorders: Thrombotic microangiopathy Cardiac: Cardiac failure with some cases reported with pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension) as a secondary event Gastrointestinal: Acute pancreatitis Hepatobiliary: Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis Infections: Sepsis and septic shock Nervous System: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Vascular: Arterial thrombotic events, lymphedema Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications: Radiation sensitization and radiation recall 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed cannot be directly compared to rates in other trials and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer The safety of everolimus tablets (10 mg orally once daily) in combination with exemestane (25 mg orally once daily) (n = 485) vs. placebo in combination with exemestane (n = 239) was evaluated in a randomized, controlled trial (BOLERO-2) in patients with advanced or metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The median age of patients was 61 years (28 to 93 years), and 75% were white. The median follow-up was approximately 13 months. The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) were stomatitis, infections, rash, fatigue, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. The most common Grade 3 to 4 adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) were stomatitis, infections, hyperglycemia, fatigue, dyspnea, pneumonitis, and diarrhea. The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) were hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, increased aspartate transaminase (AST), anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, increased alanine transaminase (ALT), and hypertriglyceridemia. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 3%) were lymphopenia, hyperglycemia, anemia, hypokalemia, increased AST, increased ALT, and thrombocytopenia. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients who received everolimus tablets. The rate of adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation was 24% for the everolimus tablets arm. Dose adjustments (interruptions or reductions) occurred in 63% of patients in the everolimus tablets arm. Adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥ 10% for …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. ( 2.11 , 7.1 ) P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: Reduce the dose as recommended. ( 2.11 , 7.1 ) P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducers: Increase the dose as recommended. ( 2.12 , 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on TORPENZ Inhibitors Avoid the concomitant use of P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.11) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Reduce the dose for patients taking TORPENZ with a P-gp and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.11) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Inducers Increase the dose for patients taking TORPENZ with a P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducer as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.12) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.2 Effects of Combination Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Patients taking concomitant ACE inhibitors with TORPENZ may be at increased risk for angioedema. Avoid the concomitant use of ACE inhibitors with TORPENZ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS For breast cancer or TSC-associated renal angiomyolipoma, patients with hepatic impairment, reduce the dose. ( 2.10 , 8.6 ) For patients with TSC-associated SEGA and severe hepatic impairment, reduce the starting dose and adjust dose to attain target trough concentrations. ( 2.8 , 2.10 , 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , everolimus can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are limited case reports of everolimus use in pregnant women; however, these reports are not sufficient to inform about risks of birth defects or miscarriage. In animal studies, everolimus caused embryo-fetal toxicities in rats when administered during the period of organogenesis at maternal exposures that were lower than human exposures at the recommended dose of everolimus tablets 10 mg orally once daily (see Data ) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies, respectively. Data Animal Data In animal reproductive studies, oral administration of everolimus to female rats before mating and through organogenesis induced embryo-fetal toxicities, including increased resorption, pre-implantation and post-implantation loss, decreased numbers of live fetuses, malformation (e.g., sternal cleft), and retarded skeletal development. These effects occurred in the absence of maternal toxicities. Embryo-fetal toxicities in rats occurred at doses ≥ 0.1 mg/kg (0.6 mg/m 2 ) with resulting exposures of approximately 4% of the human exposure at the recommended dose of everolimus tablets 10 mg orally once daily based on area under the curve (AUC). In rabbits, embryo-toxicity evident as an increase in resorptions occurred at an oral dose of 0.8 mg/kg (9.6 mg/m 2 ), approximately 1.6 times the recommended dose of everolimus tablets 10 mg orally once daily or the median dose administered to patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-associated subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA). The effect in rabbits occurred in the presence of maternal toxicities. In a pre- and post-natal development study in rats, animals were dosed from implantation through lactation. At the dose of 0.1 mg/kg (0.6 mg/m 2 ), there were no adverse effects on delivery and lactation or signs of maternal toxicity; however, there were reductions in body weight (up to 9% reduction from the control) and in survival of offspring (~5% died or missing). There were no drug-related effects on the developmental parameters (morphological development, motor activity, learning, or fertility assessment) in the offspring. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of everolimus or its metabolites in human milk, the effects of everolimus on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Everolimus and its metabolites passed into the milk of lactating rats at a concentration 3.5 times higher than in maternal serum. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from everolimus, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with everolimus and for 2 weeks after the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to starting TORPENZ [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Contraception TORPENZ can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Females Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TORPENZ and for 8 weeks after the last dose. Males Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TORPENZ and for 4 weeks after the last dose. Infertility Females Menstrual irregularities, …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Everolimus is an inhibitor of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), a serine-threonine kinase, downstream of the PI3K/AKT pathway. The mTOR pathway is dysregulated in several human cancers and in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Everolimus binds to an intracellular protein, FKBP-12, resulting in an inhibitory complex formation with mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) and thus inhibition of mTOR kinase activity. Everolimus reduced the activity of S6 ribosomal protein kinase (S6K1) and eukaryotic initiation factor 4E-binding protein (4E-BP1), downstream effectors of mTOR, involved in protein synthesis. S6K1 is a substrate of mTORC1 and phosphorylates the activation domain 1 of the estrogen receptor which results in ligand-independent activation of the receptor. In addition, everolimus inhibited the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor (e.g., HIF-1) and reduced the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Inhibition of mTOR by everolimus has been shown to reduce cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and glucose uptake in in vitro and/or in vivo studies. Constitutive activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway can contribute to endocrine resistance in breast cancer. In vitro studies show that estrogen-dependent and HER2+ breast cancer cells are sensitive to the inhibitory effects of everolimus, and that combination treatment with everolimus and Akt, HER2, or aromatase inhibitors enhances the anti-tumor activity of everolimus in a synergistic manner. Two regulators of mTORC1 signalling are the oncogene suppressors tuberin-sclerosis complexes 1 and 2 ( TSC1, TSC2 ). Loss or inactivation of either TSC1 or TSC2 leads to activation of downstream signalling. In TSC, a genetic disorder, inactivating mutations in either the TSC1 or the TSC2 gene lead to hamartoma formation throughout the body as well as seizures and epileptogenesis. Overactivation of mTOR results in neuronal dysplasia, aberrant axonogenesis and dendrite formation, increased excitatory synaptic currents, reduced myelination, and disruption of the cortical laminar structure causing abnormalities in neuronal development and function. Treatment with an mTOR inhibitor in animal models of mTOR dysregulation in the brain resulted in seizure suppression, prevention of the development of new-onset seizures, and prevention of premature death.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION TORPENZ (everolimus) tablets are a kinase inhibitor. The chemical name of everolimus is (1R,9S,12S,15R,16E,18R,19R,21R,23S,24E,26E,28E,30S,32S,35R)-1,18- dihydroxy-12-{(1R)-2-[(1S,3R,4R)-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-methoxycyclohexyl]-1-methylethyl}-19,30-dimethoxy- 15,17,21,23,29,35-hexamethyl-11,36-dioxa-4-aza-tricyclo[30.3.1.0 4,9 ]hexatriaconta-16,24,26,28-tetraene-2,3,10,14,20-pentaone. The molecular formula is C 53 H 83 NO 14 and the molecular weight is 958.2 g/mol. The structural formula is: TORPENZ tablets for oral administration contains 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, or 10 mg of everolimus and the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, butylated hydroxytoluene, crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate. Chemical Structure

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING TORPENZtablets® for oral use are available containing 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, or 10 mg of everolimus. The 2.5 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 2.5" on one side and plain on the other side. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0245-0822-30 Unit-Dose cartons of 28, NDC 0245-0822-04 (4 blister cards with embedded desiccants containing 7 tablets each) The 5 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 5" on one side and plain on the other side. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0245-0823-30 Unit-Dose cartons of 28, NDC 0245-0823-04 (4 blister cards with embedded desiccants containing 7 tablets each) The 7.5 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 7.5" on one side and plain on the other side. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0245-0824-30 Unit-Dose cartons of 28, NDC 0245-0824-04 (4 blister cards with embedded desiccants containing 7 tablets each) The 10 mg tablets are white to off white, capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edged tablets debossed with "B 10" on one side and plain on the other side. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0245-0825-30 Unit-Dose cartons of 28, NDC 0245-0825-04 (4 blister cards with embedded desiccants containing 7 tablets each)

Adverse event reports

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50,589
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: EVEROLIMUS. 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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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
0245-0822-04 0245-0822 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 28 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0245-0822-04) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (0245-0822-89) October 21, 2025
0245-0822-30 0245-0822 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0245-0822-30) June 24, 2024
0245-0823-04 0245-0823 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 28 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0245-0823-04) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (0245-0823-89) October 21, 2025
0245-0823-30 0245-0823 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0245-0823-30) June 24, 2024
0245-0824-04 0245-0824 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 28 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0245-0824-04) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (0245-0824-89) October 21, 2025
0245-0824-30 0245-0824 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0245-0824-30) June 24, 2024
0245-0825-04 0245-0825 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 28 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0245-0825-04) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (0245-0825-89) October 21, 2025
0245-0825-30 0245-0825 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0245-0825-30) June 24, 2024
0245-0822 0245-0822 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC — October 1, 2021
0245-0823 0245-0823 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC — October 1, 2021
0245-0824 0245-0824 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC — October 1, 2021
0245-0825 0245-0825 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC — October 1, 2021

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