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TUKYSA

tucatinib · Tablet

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Overview

Brand name
TUKYSA
Generic name
tucatinib
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
SEAGEN INC.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
2
Packages
3
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Tucatinib 150 mg/1 2361290 —
Tucatinib 50 mg/1 2361290 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
5

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 2C8 Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 56 members
Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 89 members
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 105 members
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 6 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
213411
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
April 17, 2020
Sponsor
SEAGEN
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
2
Products approved under application 213411.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
213411-001 TUKYSA TABLET TUCATINIB Prescription — RLD
213411-002 TUKYSA TABLET TUCATINIB 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
9693989 May 9, 2027 001 No U-2788 April 29, 2020
9693989 May 9, 2027 002 No U-2788 April 29, 2020
9457093 October 12, 2032 001 No U-2788 April 29, 2020
9457093 October 12, 2032 002 No U-2788 April 29, 2020
11504370 March 25, 2033 001 No U-2788 December 5, 2022
11504370 March 25, 2033 002 No U-2788 December 5, 2022
8648087 April 17, 2034 001 Yes April 29, 2020
8648087 April 17, 2034 002 Yes April 29, 2020
11666572 April 27, 2038 001 No U-3783 January 29, 2024
12048698 April 27, 2038 001 No U-3783 August 28, 2024
11207324 April 27, 2038 001 No U-3783 February 2, 2023
11666572 April 27, 2038 002 No U-3783 January 29, 2024
12048698 April 27, 2038 002 No U-3783 August 28, 2024
11207324 April 27, 2038 002 No U-3783 February 2, 2023
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
I-906 January 19, 2026 001
I-906 January 19, 2026 002
ODE-309 April 17, 2027 001
ODE-309 April 17, 2027 002
ODE-422 January 19, 2030 001
ODE-422 January 19, 2030 002

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 213411.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 4 Efficacy Approved January 19, 2023 Priority
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved April 17, 2020 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · January 20, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · January 20, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · May 18, 2020
  • 0 · Original application · April 20, 2020
  • 0 · Original application · April 17, 2020

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20241104). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20241104

Recent Major Changes

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Indications and Usage ( 1.2 ) 1/2023 Patient Selection ( 2.1 ) 1/2023 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), ( 5.2 ) 1/2023

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TUKYSA is a kinase inhibitor indicated: • in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine for treatment of adult patients with advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, including patients with brain metastases, who have received one or more prior anti-HER2-based regimens in the metastatic setting. ( 1.1 ) • in combination with trastuzumab for the treatment of adult patients with RAS wild-type HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed following treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. ( 1.2 ) This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. 1.1 Metastatic Breast Cancer TUKYSA is indicated in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine for treatment of adult patients with advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, including patients with brain metastases, who have received one or more prior anti-HER2-based regimens in the metastatic setting. 1.2 Unresectable or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer TUKYSA is indicated in combination with trastuzumab for the treatment of adult patients with RAS wild-type, HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed following treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • In patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer, confirm the presence of HER2 protein overexpression and RAS wild-type in tumor specimens prior to the initiation of TUKYSA ( 2.1 ) • Recommended dosage: 300 mg taken orally twice daily with or without food. ( 2.1 ) • For patients with severe hepatic impairment, the recommended dosage is 200 mg orally twice daily. ( 2.3 , 8.7 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for treatment of unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer with TUKYSA based on the presence of: • HER2 overexpression or gene amplification [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. FDA-approved tests for the detection of HER2 overexpression and gene amplification in patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer are not currently available, and • RAS wild-type [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of RAS mutations in patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer is available at http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . 2.2 Recommended Dosage Metastatic Breast Cancer The recommended dosage of TUKYSA is 300 mg taken orally twice daily in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Unresectable or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer The recommended dosage of TUKYSA is 300 mg taken orally twice daily in combination with trastuzumab until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. Advise patients to swallow TUKYSA tablets whole and not to chew, crush, or split prior to swallowing. Advise patients not to ingest tablet if it is broken, cracked, or not otherwise intact. Advise patients to take TUKYSA approximately 12 hours apart and at the same time each day with or without a meal. If the patient vomits or misses a dose of TUKYSA, instruct the patient to take the next dose at its usual scheduled time. When given in combination with TUKYSA, the recommended dosage of capecitabine is 1000 mg/m 2 orally twice daily taken within 30 minutes after a meal. TUKYSA and capecitabine can be taken at the same time. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for trastuzumab and capecitabine for additional information. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended TUKYSA dose reductions and dosage modifications for adverse reactions are provided in Tables 1 and 2. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for trastuzumab and capecitabine for information about dosage modifications for these drugs. Table 1: Recommended TUKYSA Dose Reductions for Adverse Reactions Dose Reduction Recommended TUKYSA Dosage First 250 mg orally twice daily Second 200 mg orally twice daily Third 150 mg orally twice daily Permanently discontinue TUKYSA in patients unable to tolerate 150 mg orally twice daily. Table 2: Recommended TUKYSA Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Grades based on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 4.03 Severity TUKYSA Dosage Modification Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Grade 3 without anti-diarrheal treatment Initiate or intensify appropriate medical therapy. Hold TUKYSA until recovery to ≤ Grade 1, then resume TUKYSA at the same dose level. Grade 3 with anti-diarrheal treatment Initiate or intensify appropriate medical therapy. Hold TUKYSA until recovery to ≤ Grade 1, then resume TUKYSA at the next lower dose level. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue TUKYSA. Hepatotoxicity Abbreviations: ULN = upper limit of normal; ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Grade 2 bilirubin (>1.5 to 3 × ULN) Hold TUKYSA until recovery to ≤ Grade 1, then resume TUKYSA at the same dose level. Grade 3 ALT or AST (> 5 to 20 × ULN) OR Grade 3 bilirubin (> 3 to 10 × ULN) Hold TUKYSA until recovery to ≤ Grade 1, then resume TUKYSA at the next lower dose level. Grade 4 ALT or AST (> 20 × UL …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: • 50 mg: round, yellow, film-coated, debossed with “TUC” on one side and “50” on the other side. • 150 mg: oval-shaped, yellow, film-coated, debossed with “TUC” on one side and “150” on the other side. Tablets: 50 mg and 150 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Diarrhea : Severe diarrhea, including dehydration, acute kidney injury, and death, has been reported. Administer antidiarrheal treatment as clinically indicated. Interrupt dose, then dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TUKYSA based on severity. ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) • Hepatotoxicity : Severe hepatotoxicity has been reported on TUKYSA. Monitor ALT, AST and bilirubin prior to starting TUKYSA, every 3 weeks during treatment and as clinically indicated. Interrupt dose, then dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TUKYSA based on severity. ( 2.2 , 5.2 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : TUKYSA can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.3 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Also, refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for pregnancy and contraception information. 5.1 Diarrhea TUKYSA can cause severe diarrhea including dehydration, hypotension, acute kidney injury, and death [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . If diarrhea occurs, administer antidiarrheal treatment as clinically indicated. Perform diagnostic tests as clinically indicated to exclude other causes of diarrhea. Based on the severity of the diarrhea, interrupt dose, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue TUKYSA [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . TUKYSA with trastuzumab and capecitabine In HER2CLIMB, 81% of patients who received TUKYSA experienced diarrhea, including 0.5% with Grade 4 diarrhea and 12% with Grade 3 diarrhea. Both patients who developed Grade 4 diarrhea subsequently died, with diarrhea as a contributor to death. The median time to onset of the first episode of diarrhea was 12 days and the median time to resolution was 8 days. Diarrhea led to dose reductions of TUKYSA in 6% of patients and discontinuation of TUKYSA in 1% of patients. Prophylactic use of antidiarrheal treatment was not required on HER2CLIMB. TUKYSA with trastuzumab In MOUNTAINEER, diarrhea occurred in 64% of patients, including Grade 3 (3.5%), Grade 2 (10%), and Grade 1 (50%). 5.2 Hepatotoxicity TUKYSA can cause severe hepatotoxicity [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Monitor ALT, AST, and bilirubin prior to starting TUKYSA, every 3 weeks during treatment, and as clinically indicated. Based on the severity of hepatotoxicity, interrupt dose, then dose reduce or permanently discontinue TUKYSA [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . TUKYSA with trastuzumab and capecitabine In HER2CLIMB, 8% of patients who received TUKYSA had an ALT increase > 5 × ULN, 6% had an AST increase > 5 × ULN, and 1.5% had a bilirubin increase > 3 × ULN (Grade ≥3). Hepatotoxicity led to dose reduction of TUKYSA in 8% of patients and discontinuation of TUKYSA in 1.5% of patients. TUKYSA with trastuzumab In MOUNTAINEER, 6% of patients had a bilirubin increase > 3 × ULN (Grade ≥3), 6% had an AST increase > 5 × ULN, and 4.7% had an ALT increase > 5 × ULN. Hepatotoxicity led to dose reduction of TUKYSA in 3.5% of patients and discontinuation of TUKYSA in 2.3% of patients. 5.3 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, TUKYSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of tucatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused embryo-fetal mortality, reduced fetal weight and fetal abnormalities at maternal exposures ≥ 1.3 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for 1 week after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3 )] . TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Informat …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with TUKYSA in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine in patients with metastatic breast cancer are diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, nausea, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, stomatitis, decreased appetite, anemia, and rash. ( 6.1 ) • The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with TUKYSA in combination with trastuzumab in patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer are diarrhea, fatigue, rash, nausea, abdominal pain, infusion related reactions, and pyrexia. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Seagen at 1-855-4SEAGEN 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. HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer The safety of TUKYSA in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine was evaluated in HER2CLIMB [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Patients received either TUKYSA 300 mg twice daily plus trastuzumab or a non-US approved trastuzumab product, and capecitabine (n=404) or placebo plus trastuzumab or a non-US approved trastuzumab product and capecitabine (n=197). The median duration of treatment was 5.8 months (range: 3 days, 2.9 years) for the TUKYSA arm. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 26% of patients who received TUKYSA. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 2% of patients who received TUKYSA were diarrhea (4%), vomiting (2.5%), nausea (2%), abdominal pain (2%), and seizure (2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients who received TUKYSA including sudden death, sepsis, dehydration, and cardiogenic shock. Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation occurred in 6% of patients who received TUKYSA. Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation of TUKYSA in ≥1% of patients were hepatotoxicity (1.5%) and diarrhea (1%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 21% of patients who received TUKYSA. Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction of TUKYSA in ≥2% of patients were hepatotoxicity (8%) and diarrhea (6%). The most common adverse reactions in patients who received TUKYSA (≥20%) were diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, nausea, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, stomatitis, decreased appetite, anemia, and rash. Table 3 summarizes the adverse reactions in HER2CLIMB. Table 3: Adverse Reactions (≥10%) in Patients Who Received TUKYSA and with a Difference Between Arms of ≥ 5% Compared to Placebo in HER2CLIMB (All Grades) Adverse Reaction TUKYSA + Trastuzumab + Capecitabine N = 404 Placebo + Trastuzumab + Capecitabine N = 197 All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % All Grades % Grade 3 % Grade 4 % Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea 81 12 0.5 53 9 0 Nausea 58 3.7 0 44 3 0 Vomiting 36 3 0 25 3.6 0 Stomatitis Stomatitis includes stomatitis, oropharyngeal pain, oropharyngeal discomfort, mouth ulceration, oral pain, lip ulceration, glossodynia, tongue blistering, lip blister, oral dysesthesia, tongue ulceration, and aphthous ulcer 32 2.5 0 21 0.5 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome 63 13 0 53 9 0 Rash Rash includes rash maculo-papular, rash, dermatitis acneiform, erythema, rash macular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash erythematous, skin exfoliation, urticaria, dermatitis allergic, palmar erythema, plantar erythema, skin toxicity, and dermatitis 20 0.7 0 15 0.5 0 Hepatobiliary disorders Hepatotoxicity Hepatotoxicity includes hyperbilirubinemia, blood bilirubin increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, transaminases increased, …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong CYP3A Inducers or Moderate CYP2C8 Inducers : Avoid concomitant use. ( 7.1 ) • Strong CYP2C8 Inhibitors : Avoid concomitant use; reduce TUKYSA dose if concomitant use cannot be avoided. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) • CYP3A Substrates : Avoid concomitant use with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. ( 7.2 ) • P-gp Substrates : Consider reducing the dose of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on TUKYSA Table 7 summarizes the effect of other drugs on TUKYSA. Table 7: Drug Interactions that Affect TUKYSA Strong CYP3A Inducers or Moderate CYP2C8 Inducers Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP3A or moderate CYP2C8 inducer decreased tucatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce TUKYSA activity. Management Avoid concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP3A inducer or a moderate CYP2C8 inducer. Strong or Moderate CYP2C8 Inhibitors Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor increased tucatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the risk of TUKYSA toxicity. Management Avoid concomitant use of TUKYSA with a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor. Increase monitoring for TUKYSA toxicity with moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors. 7.2 Effects of TUKYSA on Other Drugs Table 8 summarizes the effect of TUKYSA on other drugs. Table 8: TUKYSA Drug Interactions that Affect Other Drugs CYP3A Substrates Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a CYP3A substrate increased the plasma concentrations of CYP3A substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the toxicity associated with a CYP3A substrate. Management Avoid concomitant use of TUKYSA with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If concomitant use is unavoidable, decrease the CYP3A substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling. P-glycoprotein (P-gp) Substrates Clinical Impact Concomitant use of TUKYSA with a P-gp substrate increased the plasma concentrations of P-gp substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the toxicity associated with a P-gp substrate. Management Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

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 TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for pregnancy information. Based on findings in animals and its mechanism of action, TUKYSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available human data on TUKYSA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of tucatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal mortality, reduced fetal weight and fetal abnormalities at maternal exposures ≥ 1.3 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose (see Data ) . Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In pilot embryo-fetal development studies, pregnant rats and rabbits received oral doses of tucatinib up to 150 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. In rats, oral administration of tucatinib resulted in maternal toxicity (body weight loss, reduced body weight gain, low food consumption) at doses ≥ 90 mg/kg/day. Fetal effects included reduced number of live fetuses, decreased fetal weight, and fetal abnormalities (increase in skeletal variations, incomplete ossification) at ≥ 90 mg/kg/day (approximately 3.5 times the human exposure at the recommended dose based on AUC). In rabbits, oral administration of tucatinib resulted in increased resorptions, decreased percentages of live fetuses, and skeletal, visceral, and external malformations in fetuses at doses ≥ 90 mg/kg/day (1.3 times the human exposure at the recommended dose based on AUC). Fetal abnormalities included domed head, brain dilation, incomplete ossification of frontal and parietal bones, and a hole in the parietal bone. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for lactation information. There are no data on the presence of tucatinib or its metabolites in human or animal milk or its effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with TUKYSA and for 1 week after the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential TUKYSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . TUKYSA is used in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of trastuzumab and capecitabine for contraception and infertility information. Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with TUKYSA. Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for 1 week after the last dose. Males Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TUKYSA and for 1 week after the last dose. Infertility Based on findings from animal studies, TUKYSA may impair male and female fertility [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of TUKYSA in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use In HER2CLIMB, 82 patients who received TUKYSA were ≥ 65 years, of whom 8 patients were ≥ 75 years. The incidence of serious adverse reactions in those receiving TUKYSA was 34% in patients ≥ 65 years compared to 24% in …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Tucatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor of HER2. In vitro, tucatinib inhibits phosphorylation of HER2 and HER3, resulting in inhibition of downstream MAPK and AKT signaling and cell proliferation, and showed anti-tumor activity in HER2 expressing tumor cells. In vivo, tucatinib inhibited the growth of HER2 expressing tumors. The combination of tucatinib and trastuzumab showed increased anti-tumor activity in vitro and in vivo compared to either drug alone.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Tucatinib is a kinase inhibitor. The chemical name is (N4-(4-([1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-7-yloxy)-3-methylphenyl)-N6-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)quinazoline-4,6-diamine. The molecular formula is C 26 H 24 N 8 O 2 and the molecular weight is 480.52 g/mol. The chemical structure is as follows: TUKYSA (tucatinib) is supplied as 50 mg and 150 mg film-coated tablets for oral use and contain the following inactive ingredients: Tablet core: copovidone, crospovidone, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. Coating: yellow film coat: polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, macrogol/polyethylene glycol, talc, and yellow iron oxide non-irradiated. Each TUKYSA 50 mg tablet contains 10.10 mg (0.258 mEq) potassium and 9.21 mg (0.401 mEq) sodium. Each TUKYSA 150 mg tablet contains 30.29 mg (0.775 mEq) potassium and 27.64 mg (1.202 mEq) sodium. structural formula

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied TUKYSA 50 mg tablets are supplied as yellow, film-coated, round tablets containing 50 mg of tucatinib. Each tablet is debossed with “TUC” on one side and “50” on the other side, and is packaged as follows: 50 mg tablets: 60 count in 75 cc bottle: NDC 51144-001-60 TUKYSA 150 mg tablets are supplied as yellow, film-coated, oval-shaped tablets containing 150 mg of tucatinib. Each tablet is debossed with “TUC” on one side and “150” on the other side, and is packaged as follows: 150 mg tablets: 60 count in 75 cc bottle: NDC 51144-002-60 150 mg tablets: 120 count in 150 cc bottle: NDC 51144-002-12 Store at controlled room temperature, 20oC to 25oC (68oF to 77oF); excursions permitted from 15oC to 30oC (59oF to 86oF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense to patient in original container only. Store in original container to protect from moisture. Replace cap securely each time after opening. Do not discard desiccant. Once opened, use within 3 months. Discard any unused tablets 3 months after opening the bottle.

Adverse event reports

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6,932
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: TUCATINIB. 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
51144-001-60 51144-001 SEAGEN INC. 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (51144-001-60) April 17, 2020
51144-002-12 51144-002 SEAGEN INC. 120 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (51144-002-12) April 17, 2020
51144-002-60 51144-002 SEAGEN INC. 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (51144-002-60) April 17, 2020
51144-001 51144-001 SEAGEN INC. — April 17, 2020
51144-002 51144-002 SEAGEN INC. — April 17, 2020

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