TAVALISSE 100 mg/1
FOSTAMATINIB · TABLET · Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TAVALISSE is a tablet containing fostamatinib at 100 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- TAVALISSE
- Generic Name
- FOSTAMATINIB
- NDC Code (Product)
71332-001- Manufacturer
- Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Strength
- 100 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- TABLET
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- NDA209299
- Marketing Start
- 05/09/2018
Recall History
No Recall HistoryFull Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TAVALISSE is indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment. TAVALISSE is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment.
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Initiate TAVALISSE at 100 mg orally twice daily with or without food. After 4 weeks, increase to 150 mg twice daily, if needed, to achieve platelet counts of at least 50 × 10 9 /L as necessary to reduce the risk of bleeding. ( 2.1 ) Manage adverse reactions using dose reduction, interruption of treatment, or discontinuation. ( 2.3 ) Discontinue TAVALISSE after 12 weeks of treatment if the platelet count does not increase to a level sufficient to avoid clinically important bleeding. ( 2.5 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Initiate TAVALISSE at a dose of 100 mg taken orally twice daily. After a month, if platelet count has not increased to at least 50 × 10 9 /L, increase TAVALISSE dose to 150 mg twice daily. Use the lowest dose of TAVALISSE to achieve and maintain a platelet count at least 50 × 10 9 /L as necessary to reduce the risk of bleeding. TAVALISSE may be taken with or without food. In the case of a missed dose of TAVALISSE, instruct patients to take their next dose at its regularly scheduled time. 2.2 Monitoring After obtaining baseline assessments: Monitor CBCs, including platelet counts, monthly until a stable platelet count (at least 50 × 10 9 /L) is ac…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases exposure to R406 (the major active metabolite).( 7 ) Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Concomitant use is not recommended. ( 7 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on TAVALISSE Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases exposure to R406 (the major active metabolite), which may increase the risk of adverse reactions. Monitor for toxicities of TAVALISSE that may require dose reduction (see Table 1 ) when given concurrently with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A4 inducer reduces exposure to R406. Concomitant use of TAVALISSE with strong CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.2 Effect of TAVALISSE on Other Drugs CYP3A4 Substrates Concomitant use of TAVALISSE may increase concentrations of some CYP3A4 substrate drugs. Monitor for toxicities of CYP3A4 substrate drug that may require dosage reduction when given concurrently with TAVALISSE [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . BCRP Substrates Concomitant use of …
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically important adverse reactions, that can become serious are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hepatotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Diarrhea [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Neutropenia [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥5% and more than placebo) are diarrhea, hypertension, nausea, respiratory infection, dizziness, ALT/AST increased, rash, abdominal pain, fatigue, chest pain and neutropenia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-983-1329 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. TAVALISSE was studied in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that were identical in design. The data described below reflect exposure to TAVALISSE in 102 patients with chronic ITP …
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TAVALISSE used for?
TAVALISSE contains FOSTAMATINIB. It is a tablet taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is TAVALISSE a controlled substance?
TAVALISSE is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for TAVALISSE?
The generic name for TAVALISSE is FOSTAMATINIB. There are no other listed brand versions of FOSTAMATINIB.
What is the NDC code for TAVALISSE 100 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for TAVALISSE 100 mg/1 is 71332-001, listed by Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
Other TAVALISSE Dosages
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