HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATIONThese highlights do not include all the information needed to use IBRANCE safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for IBRANCE.
IBRANCE (palbociclib) tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2015 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Indications and Usage (1) | 12/2022 | Dosage and Administration (2.1) | 12/2022 |
INDICATIONS AND USAGEIBRANCE is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with: - •
- an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy (1); or
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- fulvestrant in patients with disease progression following endocrine therapy. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONIBRANCE tablets are taken orally with or without food in combination with an aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant. (2) - •
- Recommended starting dose: 125 mg once daily taken with or without food for 21 days followed by 7 days off treatment. (2.1)
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- Dosing interruption and/or dose reductions are recommended based on individual safety and tolerability. (2.2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHSTablets: 125 mg, 100 mg, and 75 mg. (3) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS- •
- Neutropenia: Monitor complete blood count prior to start of IBRANCE therapy and at the beginning of each cycle, as well as on Day 15 of the first 2 cycles, and as clinically indicated. (2.2, 5.1)
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- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe and fatal cases of ILD/pneumonitis have been reported. Monitor for pulmonary symptoms of ILD/pneumonitis. Interrupt IBRANCE immediately in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue IBRANCE if severe ILD/pneumonitis occurs. (5.2)
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- Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: IBRANCE can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. (5.3, 8.1, 8.3)
ADVERSE REACTIONSMost common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10%) were neutropenia, infections, leukopenia, fatigue, nausea, stomatitis, anemia, alopecia, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, rash, vomiting, decreased appetite, asthenia, and pyrexia. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. DRUG INTERACTIONS- •
- CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concurrent use of IBRANCE with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If the strong inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the IBRANCE dose. (2.2, 7.1)
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- CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concurrent use of IBRANCE with strong CYP3A inducers. (7.2)
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- CYP3A Substrates: The dose of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with narrow therapeutic indices may need to be reduced when given concurrently with IBRANCE. (7.3)
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS- •
- Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. (8.2)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling. Revised: 9/2023 |