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Mavacamten

FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Camzyos

Brand Names
Camzyos
Dosage Form
POWDER
Product Type
BULK INGREDIENT

⚠ Boxed Warning (Black Box)

WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE CAMZYOS reduces left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Echocardiogram assessments of LVEF are required prior to and during treatment with CAMZYOS. Initiation of CAMZYOS in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended. Interrupt CAMZYOS if LVEF is <50% at any visit or if the patient experiences heart failure symptoms or worsening clinical status [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Concomitant use of CAMZYOS with certain cytochrome P450 inhibitors or discontinuation of certain cytochrome P450 inducers may increase the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction; therefore, the use of CAMZYOS is contraindicated with the following [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] :

  • Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors
  • Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers Because of the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction, CAMZYOS is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called CAMZYOS REMS PROGRAM [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
  • CAMZYOS can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction. ( 5.1 )
  • Echocardiogram assessments of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) required before and during CAMZYOS use. ( 2.1 )
  • Initiation in patients with LVEF <55% not recommended. Interrupt if LVEF <50% or if worsening clinical status. ( 2.1 , 5.1 )
  • Certain CYP450 inhibitors and inducers are contraindicated in patients taking CAMZYOS because of an increased risk of heart failure. ( 4 , 5.2 , 7 )
  • CAMZYOS is available only through a restricted program called the CAMZYOS REMS Program. ( 5.3 )

    • Description

    11 DESCRIPTION CAMZYOS capsules for oral use contain mavacamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor. The chemical name of mavacamten is 3-(1-methylethyl)-6-[[(1S)-1-phenylethyl]amino]-2,4(1 H ,3 H )-pyrimidinedione. The molecular formula is C 15 H 19 N 3 O 2 , and the molecular weight is 273.33 g/mol. The structural formula of mavacamten is: Mavacamten is a white to off-white powder that is practically insoluble in water and aqueous buffers at pH 2-10, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and freely soluble in DMSO and NMP. CAMZYOS is supplied as immediate release Size 2 hard gelatin capsules, containing 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg of mavacamten per capsule as active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate (non-bovine), mannitol, and silicon dioxide. The capsule shell contains black edible ink, black iron oxide, gelatin, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. Chemical_Structure

    What Is Mavacamten Used For?

    1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CAMZYOS ® is indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. CAMZYOS is a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. ( 1 )

    Dosage and Administration

    2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosage must be individualized based on clinical status and echocardiographic assessment of patient response. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for instructions. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Initiation, Maintenance, and Interruption of Treatment Confirm absence of pregnancy and usage of effective contraception in females of reproductive potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Initiation or up-titration of CAMZYOS in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended. The recommended starting dose is 5 mg orally once daily without regard to food; allowable subsequent doses with titration are 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg orally once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 15 mg orally once daily. Patients may develop heart failure while taking CAMZYOS. Regular LVEF and Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient assessment is required for careful titration to achieve an appropriate target Valsalva LVOT gradient, while maintaining LVEF ≥50% and avoiding heart failure symptoms (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). Daily dosing takes weeks to reach steady-state drug levels and therapeutic effects, and genetic variation in metabolism and drug interactions can cause large differences in exposure [see Boxed Warning , Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . When initiating or titrating CAMZYOS, first consider LVEF then consider the Valsalva LVOT gradient and patient clinical status to guide appropriate CAMZYOS dosing. Assessment of post-exercise LVOT gradient may be considered in symptomatic patients with normal or near normal Valsalva gradients (approximately 30 mmHg) prior to initiating treatment with CAMZYOS. Follow the algorithms for Initiation (Figure 1) and Maintenance (Figure 2) for appropriate CAMZYOS dosing and monitoring schedules. If LVEF <50% while taking CAMZYOS, interrupt treatment. Follow the algorithm for Interruption (Figure 3) for guidance on interrupting, restarting, or discontinuing CAMZYOS. If interrupted at 2.5 mg, either restart at 2.5 mg or discontinue permanently. Figure 1: Initiation Phase Figure 2: Maintenance Phase Figure 3: Treatment Interruption at Any Clinic Visit if LVEF <50% Delay dose increases when there is intercurrent illness (e.g., serious infection) or arrhythmia (e.g., atrial fibrillation or other uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia) that may impair systolic function. Consider interruption of CAMZYOS in patients with intercurrent illness [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Missed or delayed doses If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, and the next scheduled dose should be taken at the usual time the following day. Exact timing of dosing during the day is not essential, but two doses should not be taken on the same day. Swallow capsules whole. Do not break, open, or chew the capsules. initiation phase Maintenance phase Treatment interruption 2.2 Concomitant Administration of Weak to Moderate...

    Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

    6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reaction is discussed in other sections of the labeling:

  • Heart failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Adverse reactions occurring in >5% of patients and more commonly on CAMZYOS than on placebo were dizziness (27%) and syncope (6%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 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. The safety of CAMZYOS was evaluated in EXPLORER-HCM, a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Of the 251 adults with obstructive HCM, 123 patients were treated with CAMZYOS 2.5-15 mg daily and 128 were treated with placebo. CAMZYOS-treated patients had a median duration of exposure of 30 weeks (range: 2-40 weeks). Syncope (0.8%) was the only adverse drug reaction leading to discontinuation in patients receiving CAMZYOS. Adverse reactions occurring in >5% of patients and more commonly on CAMZYOS than on placebo were dizziness (27% vs. 18%) and syncope (6% vs. 2%). The safety of CAMZYOS in patients was further evaluated in VALOR-HCM, a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Of the 112 adults with symptomatic obstructive HCM, 56 patients were treated with CAMZYOS 2.5-15 mg daily and 55 were treated with placebo. CAMZYOS-treated patients had a median duration of exposure of 17 weeks (range: 3-19 weeks). There were no new adverse reactions identified in VALOR-HCM. Effects on Systolic Function In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, mean (SD) resting LVEF was 74% (6) at baseline in both treatment groups. Consistent with the mechanism of action of CAMZYOS, mean (SD) absolute change from baseline in LVEF was -4% (8) in the CAMZYOS group and 0% (7) in the placebo group over the 30-week treatment period. At Week 38, following an 8-week interruption of trial drug, mean LVEF was similar to baseline for both treatment groups. In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, 7 (6%) patients in the CAMZYOS group and 2 (2%) patients in the placebo group experienced reversible reductions in LVEF to <50% (median 48%: range 35-49%) while on treatment. In 3 of the 7 CAMZYOS patients and 1 of the 2 placebo patients, these reductions were asymptomatic. In all 7 patients treated with CAMZYOS, LVEF recovered following interruption of CAMZYOS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

    • Drug Interactions

    7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

  • Weak to moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors and moderate to strong CYP3A4 inhibitors : May increase risk of heart failure. If initiating an inhibitor, CAMZYOS dose reduction and additional monitoring are required. ( 2.2 , 7.1 )
  • Negative inotropes : Close medical supervision and LVEF monitoring is recommended if a negative inotrope is initiated, or the dose of a negative inotrope is increased. Avoid certain combinations of negative inotropes. ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Plasma Concentrations of CAMZYOS Mavacamten is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19 and to a lesser extent by CYP3A4 and CYP2C9. Inducers and inhibitors of CYP2C19 and moderate to strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 may affect the exposures of mavacamten [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (See Table 1 ) Table 1: Established and Potentially Significant Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions with CAMZYOS Impact of Other Drugs on CAMZYOS Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors Clinical Impact Concomitant use with a strong CYP2C19 inhibitor increases mavacamten exposure, which may increase the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Prevention or Management Concomitant use with a strong CYP2C19 inhibitor is contraindicated. Moderate to Strong CYP2C19 Inducers or Moderate to Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact Concomitant use with a moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducer or a moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducer decreases mavacamten exposure, which may reduce CAMZYOS’ efficacy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . The risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction may increase with discontinuation of these inducers as the levels of induced enzyme normalizes [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Prevention or Management Concomitant use of a moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducer or a moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducer is contraindicated. Weak CYP2C19 Inhibitors or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact Concomitant use with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor increases mavacamten exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse drug reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Prevention or Management Initiate CAMZYOS at the recommended starting dosage of 5 mg orally once daily in patients who are on stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Reduce dose of CAMZYOS to the next lower daily (mg) dose level (i.e., 15 mg to 10 mg, 10 mg to 5 mg, or 5 mg to 2.5 mg) in patients who are on CAMZYOS treatment and intend to initiate a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Avoid initiation of concomitant weak CYP2C19 and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients who are on stable treatment with 2.5 mg of CAMZYOS because a lower dose is not available [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . For short-term use (e.g., 1 week), interrupt CAMZYOS...

    • Contraindications

    4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CAMZYOS is contraindicated with concomitant use of:

  • Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ]
  • Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ]
  • Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors. ( 4 , 5.2 )
  • Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers. ( 4 , 5.2 )

    • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

    8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal data, CAMZYOS may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female. There are no human data on the use of CAMZYOS during pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The underlying maternal condition during pregnancy poses a risk to the mother and fetus (see Clinical Considerations ) . Advise pregnant females about the potential risk to the fetus with maternal exposure to CAMZYOS during pregnancy. In animal embryo-fetal development studies, mavacamten-related decreases in mean fetal body weight, reductions in fetal ossification of bones, and increases in post-implantation loss (early and/or late resorptions) were observed in rats and increases in visceral and skeletal malformations were observed in both rabbits and rats at dose exposures similar to that achieved at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data ) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. There is a pregnancy safety study for CAMZYOS. If CAMZYOS is administered during pregnancy, or if a patient becomes pregnant while receiving CAMZYOS or within 4 months after the last dose of CAMZYOS, healthcare providers should report CAMZYOS exposure by contacting Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 or www.bms.com. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and Embryo-Fetal Risk Obstructive HCM in pregnancy has been associated with increased risk for preterm birth. Data Animal Data When mavacamten was administered orally to pregnant rats (0.3 to 1.5 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, increases in post-implantation loss,...

    Overdosage

    10 OVERDOSAGE Clinical Experience and Effects

  • Cardiovascular effects may include reduced LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction), heart failure, hypotension, and asystole refractory to medical intervention.
  • Neurological effects may include dizziness and syncope.
  • An infant death was reported after accidental ingestion of three 15 mg capsules (45 mg).
  • An adult administered a single dose of 144 mg developed a vasovagal reaction, hypotension, and asystole, but the subject recovered. Management
  • Discontinue CAMZYOS treatment.
  • Provide medically supportive measures to maintain hemodynamic stability and monitor left ventricular function.
  • Consider administering activated charcoal (pediatric dose is 1 g/kg; adult dose is 50 g) within 2 hours of ingestion in addition to other supportive measures. The benefit of activated charcoal is negligible after 6 hours [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
  • Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdose management recommendations.

    • How Supplied

    16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING CAMZYOS ® is supplied as immediate release Size 2 hard gelatin capsules containing 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg of mavacamten. White opaque capsule bodies are imprinted with “Mava”, and the opaque cap is imprinted with the strength. The capsule contains white to off-white powder. CAMZYOS capsules are available in bottles of 30 capsules, as listed in the table below: Strength Capsule Cap NDC Number 2.5 mg Light purple 73625-111-11 5 mg Yellow 73625-112-11 10 mg Pink 73625-113-11 15 mg Gray 73625-114-11 Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] .

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