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RETEVMO 40 mg/1

selpercatinib · TABLET, COATED · Eli Lilly and Company

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Retevmo (selpercatinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor tablet used to treat certain cancers caused by RET gene mutations or fusions, including medullary thyroid cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. This prescription medication works by blocking the RET protein that helps cancer cells grow and spread.

Key Facts

Brand Name
RETEVMO
Generic Name
selpercatinib
NDC Code (Product)
0002-5340
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly and Company
Strength
40 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA218160
Drug Class
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC]
Marketing Start
04/10/2024

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

malignant neoplasm progression126 reports
death104 reports
diarrhoea66 reports
hypertension66 reports
fatigue58 reports
hypersensitivity58 reports
rash56 reports
pyrexia48 reports
hepatic function abnormal46 reports
electrocardiogram qt prolonged39 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RETEVMO ® is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a rearranged during transfection (RET) gene fusion, as detected by an FDA-approved test ( 1.1 ) Adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) with a RET mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test, who require systemic therapy ( 1.2 ) Adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer with a RET gene fusion, as detected by an FDA-approved test, who require systemic therapy and who are radioactive iodine-refractory (if radioactive iodine is appropriate) ( 1.3 ) Adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with a RET gene fusion, as detected by an FDA-approved test, that have progressed on or following prior systemic treatment or who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options 1 ( 1.4 ) 1 This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indic

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Select patients for treatment with RETEVMO based on the presence of a RET gene fusion (NSCLC, thyroid, or other solid tumors) or specific RET gene mutation (MTC). ( 2.1 , 14 ) Adult and adolescent patients 12 years of age or older : the recommended dosage is based on weight ( 2.3 ): Less than 50 kg: 120 mg orally twice daily 50 kg or greater: 160 mg orally twice daily Pediatric patients 2 to less than 12 years of age: the recommended dosage is based on body surface area ( 2.3 ): 0.33 m 2 to 0.65 m 2 : 40 mg orally three times daily 0.66 m 2 to 1.08 m 2 : 80 mg orally twice daily 1.09 m 2 to 1.52 m 2 : 120 mg orally twice daily ≥1.53 m 2 : 160 mg orally twice daily For patients who cannot swallow, disperse 40 mg RETEVMO tablets and administer orally or via gastrostomy or nasogastric tube ( 2.8 ) Only RETEVMO 40 mg tablets may be used to create the dispersion ( 2.2 ) Reduce RETEVMO dose in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.7 , 8.7 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for treatment with RETEVMO based on the presence of a RET gene fusion (NSCLC, thyroid cancer, or other solid tumors) or specific RET gene mutation (MTC) in tumor specimens [see C

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Acid-Reducing Agents: Avoid coadministration. If coadministration cannot be avoided, take RETEVMO with food (with PPI) or modify its administration time (with H2 receptor antagonist or locally-acting antacid). ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid coadministration. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the RETEVMO dose. ( 2.6 , 7.1 ) Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Avoid coadministration. ( 7.1 ) CYP2C8 and CYP3A Substrates: Avoid coadministration. If coadministration cannot be avoided, modify the substrate dosage as recommended in its product labeling. ( 7.2 ) Certain P-gp and BCRP Substrates: Avoid coadministration. If coadministration cannot be avoided, modify the substrate dosage as recommended in its product labeling. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on RETEVMO Acid-Reducing Agents Concomitant use of RETEVMO with acid-reducing agents decreases selpercatinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may reduce RETEVMO anti-tumor activity. Avoid concomitant use of PPIs, H2 receptor antagonists, and locally-acting antacids with RETEVMO. If coadministration cannot be avoided, take RETEVMO with food (wit

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Interstitial Lung Disease / Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Hemorrhagic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Risk of Impaired Wound Healing [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Hypothyroidism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis/Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescent Patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] The most common adverse reactions (≥25%) include: Adult patients with solid tumors: edema, diarrhea, fatigue, dry mouth, hypertension, abdominal pain, constipation, rash, nausea, and headache. ( 6 ) Pediatric patients with solid tumors: musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, nausea, hemorrhage, pyrexia, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, fatigue, cough, rash, coronavirus infection, upper respiratory tract infec

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RETEVMO used for?

Retevmo (selpercatinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor tablet used to treat certain cancers caused by RET gene mutations or fusions, including medullary thyroid cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. This prescription medication works by blocking the RET protein that helps cancer cells grow and spread.

Is RETEVMO a controlled substance?

RETEVMO is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for RETEVMO?

The generic name for RETEVMO is selpercatinib. There are no other listed brand versions of selpercatinib.

What is the NDC code for RETEVMO 40 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for RETEVMO 40 mg/1 is 0002-5340, listed by Eli Lilly and Company.

Product NDC

0002-5340

Package NDC

0002-5340-60

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