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Verzenio 200 mg/1

abemaciclib · TABLET · Eli Lilly and Company

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Verzenio is a tablet containing abemaciclib at 200 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Verzenio
Generic Name
abemaciclib
NDC Code (Product)
0002-6216
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly and Company
Strength
200 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA208716
Drug Class
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC]
Marketing Start
09/28/2017

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

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

diarrhoea5,680 reports
fatigue2,311 reports
nausea1,967 reports
vomiting1,055 reports
malignant neoplasm progression1,040 reports
decreased appetite875 reports
asthenia783 reports
death753 reports
drug ineffective714 reports
white blood cell count decreased655 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VERZENIO ® is a kinase inhibitor indicated: in combination with endocrine therapy (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, node-positive, early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer. ( 1.2 ) in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy. ( 1.2 ) as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy and prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Early Breast Cancer VERZENIO ® (abemaciclib) is indicated: in combination with endocrine

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION VERZENIO tablets are taken orally with or without food. ( 2.1 ) Recommended starting dose in combination with fulvestrant, tamoxifen, or an aromatase inhibitor: 150 mg twice daily. ( 2.1 ) Recommended starting dose as monotherapy: 200 mg twice daily. ( 2.1 ) Dosing interruption and/or dose reductions may be required based on individual safety and tolerability. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dose and Schedule When used in combination with fulvestrant, tamoxifen, or an aromatase inhibitor, the recommended dose of VERZENIO is 150 mg taken orally twice daily. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for the recommended dose of the fulvestrant, tamoxifen, or aromatase inhibitor being used. Pre/perimenopausal women and men treated with the combination of VERZENIO plus an aromatase inhibitor should be treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH) according to current clinical practice standards. Pre/perimenopausal women treated with the combination of VERZENIO plus fulvestrant should be treated with a GnRH according to current clinical practice standards When used as monotherapy, the recommended dose of VERZENIO is 200 mg taken orally twice daily. For

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use of ketoconazole. Reduce the VERZENIO dose with concomitant use of other strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors. ( 2.2 , 7.1 ) CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inducers. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on VERZENIO CYP3A Inhibitors Strong and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors increased the exposure of abemaciclib plus its active metabolites to a clinically meaningful extent and may lead to increased toxicity. Ketoconazole Avoid concomitant use of ketoconazole. Ketoconazole is predicted to increase the AUC of abemaciclib by up to 16-fold [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Other Strong CYP3A Inhibitors In patients with recommended starting doses of 200 mg twice daily or 150 mg twice daily, reduce the VERZENIO dose to 100 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors other than ketoconazole. In patients who have had a dose reduction to 100 mg twice daily due to adverse reactions, further reduce the VERZENIO dose to 50 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors. If a patient taking VERZENIO discontinues a strong CYP3A inhibitor, increase the VERZENIO dose (after

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) or Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Venous Thromboembolism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) were diarrhea, neutropenia, nausea, abdominal pain, infections, fatigue, anemia, leukopenia, decreased appetite, vomiting, headache, alopecia, and thrombocytopenia. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Studies 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. The safety population described in the Warnings and Precautions reflect exposure to VERZENIO in 3691 pa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verzenio used for?

Verzenio contains abemaciclib. It is a tablet taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Verzenio a controlled substance?

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

What is the generic name for Verzenio?

The generic name for Verzenio is abemaciclib. There are no other listed brand versions of abemaciclib.

What is the NDC code for Verzenio 200 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Verzenio 200 mg/1 is 0002-6216, listed by Eli Lilly and Company.

Product NDC

0002-6216

Package NDC

0002-6216-54

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