Label: ALECENSA- alectinib hydrochloride capsule

  • NDC Code(s): 50242-130-01, 50242-130-86
  • Packager: Genentech, Inc.
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  • HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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    ALECENSA® (alectinib) capsules, for oral use
    Initial U.S. Approval: 2015

    RECENT MAJOR CHANGES

    Indications and Usage (1.1)04/2024
    Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2, 2.3)04/2024
    Warnings and Precautions (5)04/2024

    INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    ALECENSA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for:

    • adjuvant treatment in adult patients following tumor resection of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (tumors ≥ 4 cm or node positive) as detected by an FDA-approved test. (1.1)
    • treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC as detected by an FDA-approved test. (1.2)

    DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    600 mg orally twice daily. Administer ALECENSA with food. (2.2)

    DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    Capsules: 150 mg (3)

    CONTRAINDICATIONS

    None. (4)

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    • Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver laboratory tests every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month and as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and bilirubin elevations. In case of severe ALT, AST, or bilirubin elevations, withhold, then reduce dose, or permanently discontinue ALECENSA. (2.4, 5.1)
    • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Immediately withhold ALECENSA in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified. (2.4, 5.2)
    • Renal Impairment: Withhold ALECENSA for severe renal impairment, then resume ALECENSA at reduced dose upon recovery or permanently discontinue (2.4, 5.3).
    • Bradycardia: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly. If symptomatic, withhold ALECENSA then reduce dose, or permanently discontinue. (2.4, 5.4)
    • Severe Myalgia and Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Assess CPK every 2 weeks during the first month of treatment and in patients reporting unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. In case of severe CPK elevations, withhold, then resume or reduce dose. (2.4, 5.5)
    • Hemolytic Anemia: If hemolytic anemia is suspected, withhold ALECENSA. If hemolytic anemia is confirmed, consider resuming at a reduced dose upon resolution or permanently discontinue. (5.6)
    • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: ALECENSA can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. (5.7, 8.1, 8.3)

    ADVERSE REACTIONS

    The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) were hepatotoxicity, constipation, fatigue, myalgia, edema, rash and cough. (6.1)


    To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Genentech at 1-888-835-2555 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

    USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    Lactation: Do not breastfeed. (8.2)

    See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.

    Revised: 4/2024

  • Table of Contents

    FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

    1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    1.1 Adjuvant Treatment of Resected ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

    1.2 Treatment of Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC

    2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    2.1 Patient Selection

    2.2 Dosing and Administration

    2.3 Recommended Dosage for Hepatic Impairment

    2.4 Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions

    3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Hepatotoxicity

    5.2 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis

    5.3 Renal Impairment

    5.4 Bradycardia

    5.5 Severe Myalgia and Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation

    5.6 Hemolytic Anemia

    5.7 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

    6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

    8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1 Pregnancy

    8.2 Lactation

    8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

    8.4 Pediatric Use

    8.5 Geriatric Use

    8.6 Renal Impairment

    8.7 Hepatic Impairment

    10 OVERDOSAGE

    11 DESCRIPTION

    12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    12.2 Pharmacodynamics

    12.3 Pharmacokinetics

    13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    14 CLINICAL STUDIES

    14.1 Adjuvant Treatment of Resected ALK-Positive NSCLC

    14.2 Treatment of Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC

    16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

    17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    *
    Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed.
  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    1.1 Adjuvant Treatment of Resected ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

    ALECENSA is indicated as adjuvant treatment in adult patients following tumor resection of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (tumors ≥ 4 cm or node positive), as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage & Administration (2.1)].

    1.2 Treatment of Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC

    ALECENSA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage & Administration (2.1)].

  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    2.1 Patient Selection

    Select patients with resectable tumors for the adjuvant treatment of NSCLC with ALECENSA based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor tissue [see Indications and Usage (1.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1)].

    Select patients for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC with ALECENSA based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor tissue or plasma specimens [see Indications and Usage (1.2) and Clinical Studies (14.2)]. If ALK rearrangements are not detected in a plasma specimen, test tumor tissue if feasible.

    Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of ALK rearrangements in NSCLC is available at http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.

    2.2 Dosing and Administration

    The recommended dosage information for ALECENSA is provided in Table 1.

    Table 1: ALECENSA Recommended Dosage and Duration of Treatment
    IndicationRecommended Dosage of ALECENSADuration
    Adjuvant treatment of resected NSCLC600 mg orally twice daily with food
    [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]    		For a total of 2 years or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity
    Metastatic NSCLCUntil disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
    • Swallow capsules whole, do not open or dissolve the contents of the capsule.
    • If a dose of ALECENSA is missed or vomiting occurs after taking a dose of ALECENSA, take the next dose at the scheduled time.

    2.3 Recommended Dosage for Hepatic Impairment

    The recommended dose of ALECENSA in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) is 450 mg orally twice daily [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    2.4 Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions

    The dose reduction schedule for ALECENSA is provided in Table 2.

    Table 2: ALECENSA Dose Reduction Schedule
    Dose Reduction ScheduleDose Level
    Starting dose600 mg taken orally twice daily
    First dose reduction450 mg taken orally twice daily
    Second dose reduction300 mg taken orally twice daily

    Discontinue if patients are unable to tolerate the 300 mg twice daily dose.

    Recommendations for dose modifications of ALECENSA in case of adverse reactions are provided in Table 3.

    Table 3: ALECENSA Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions
    Criteria*ALECENSA Dose Modification
    *
    ALT = alanine transaminase; AST = aspartate transaminase; ULN = upper limit of normal; ILD = interstitial lung disease; CPK = blood creatine phosphokinase
    †
    Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute (bpm)
    ALT or AST elevation of greater than 5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) with total bilirubin less than or equal to 2 times ULNTemporarily withhold until recovery to baseline or to less than or equal to 3 times ULN, then resume at reduced dose as per Table 2.
    ALT or AST elevation greater than 3 times ULN with total bilirubin elevation greater than 2 times ULN in the absence of cholestasis or hemolysisPermanently discontinue ALECENSA.
    Total bilirubin elevation of greater than 3 times ULNTemporarily withhold until recovery to baseline or to less than or equal to 1.5 times ULN, then resume at reduced dose as per Table 2.
    Any grade treatment-related interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitisPermanently discontinue ALECENSA.
    Grade 3 renal impairmentTemporarily withhold until serum creatinine recovers to less than or equal to 1.5 times ULN, then resume at reduced dose.
    Grade 4 renal impairmentPermanently discontinue ALECENSA.
    Symptomatic bradycardia Withhold ALECENSA until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
    If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued, or its dose is adjusted, resume ALECENSA at previous dose upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
    If no contributing concomitant medication is identified, or if contributing concomitant medications are not discontinued or dose modified, resume ALECENSA at reduced dose (see Table 2) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate of 60 bpm or above.
    Bradycardia† (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated)Permanently discontinue ALECENSA if no contributing concomitant medication is identified.
    If contributing concomitant medication is identified and discontinued, or its dose is adjusted, resume ALECENSA at reduced dose (see Table 2) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate of 60 bpm or above, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated. Permanently discontinue ALECENSA in case of recurrence.
    CPK elevation greater than 5 times ULNTemporarily withhold until recovery to baseline or to less than or equal to 2.5 times ULN, then resume at same dose.
    CPK elevation greater than 10 times ULN or second occurrence of CPK elevation of greater than 5 times ULNTemporarily withhold until recovery to baseline or to less than or equal to 2.5 times ULN, then resume at reduced dose as per Table 2.
    Hemolytic AnemiaWithhold ALECENSA if hemolytic anemia is suspected.
    Upon resolution, resume at reduced dose or permanently discontinue.
  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    150 mg hard capsules, white, with "ALE" printed in black ink on the cap and "150 mg" printed in black ink on the body.

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    None.

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Hepatotoxicity

    Severe hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury, occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA.

    In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] of patients who received ALECENSA, hepatotoxicity occurred in 41% of patients and the incidence of Grade ≥ 3 hepatotoxicity was 8%. In the ALINA study, hepatotoxicity occurred in 61% of patients treated with ALECENSA and the incidence of Grade ≥ 3 hepatotoxicity was 4.7%. The majority (72% of 136 patients) of elevated transaminases occurred during the first 3 months of treatment. Treatment discontinuation due to hepatotoxicity occurred in 3.6% of patients who received ALECENSA in the pooled safety population and 1.6% of patients treated in the ALINA study.

    In the pooled safety population, concurrent elevations in ALT or AST greater than or equal to 3 times the ULN and total bilirubin greater than or equal to 2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with ALECENSA. Three patients with Grades 3–4 AST/ALT elevations had drug-induced liver injury (documented by liver biopsy in two cases).

    Monitor liver function tests including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month and as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and bilirubin elevations. Based on the severity of the adverse drug reaction, withhold ALECENSA and resume at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue ALECENSA as described in Table 3 [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].

    5.2 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis

    ILD/pneumonitis occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA.

    In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)], ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 1.3% of patients treated with ALECENSA with 0.4% of patients experiencing Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis.

    Five patients (0.9%) in the pooled safety population discontinued ALECENSA due to ILD/pneumonitis. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher ILD/pneumonitis was 2.1 months (range: 0.6 months to 3.6 months).

    Promptly investigate for ILD/pneumonitis in any patient who presents with worsening of respiratory symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Immediately withhold ALECENSA treatment in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue ALECENSA if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Adverse Reactions (6)].

    5.3 Renal Impairment

    Renal impairment, including fatal cases, occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA.

    In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)], renal impairment occurred in 12% of patients treated with ALECENSA, including Grade ≥ 3 in 1.7% of patients, of which 0.4% were fatal events. The median time to Grade ≥ 3 renal impairment was 3.7 months (range 0.5 to 31.8 months). Dosage modifications for renal impairment were required in 2.4% of patients.

    Permanently discontinue ALECENSA for Grade 4 renal toxicity. Withhold ALECENSA for Grade 3 renal toxicity until recovery to less than or equal to 1.5 times ULN, then resume at reduced dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].

    5.4 Bradycardia

    Symptomatic bradycardia occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA.

    In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)], bradycardia occurred in 11% of patients treated with ALECENSA. Twenty percent of 521 patients treated with ALECENSA, for whom serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) were available, had post-dose heart rates of less than 50 beats per minute (bpm).

    Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly. For asymptomatic bradycardia dose modification is not required. For symptomatic bradycardia that is not life-threatening, withhold ALECENSA until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate ≥ 60 bpm and evaluate concomitant medications known to cause bradycardia, as well as anti-hypertensive medications. If bradycardia is attributable to a concomitant medication, resume ALECENSA at a reduced dose (see Table 2) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate of ≥ 60 bpm, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated.

    Permanently discontinue ALECENSA in cases of life-threatening bradycardia if no contributing concomitant medication is identified [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]. Permanently discontinue ALECENSA for recurrence of life-threatening bradycardia.

    5.5 Severe Myalgia and Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation

    Severe myalgia and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA.

    In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)], myalgia (including muscle- and musculoskeletal-related reactions) occurred in 31% of patients treated with ALECENSA, including Grade ≥ 3 in 0.8% of patients. Dosage modifications for myalgia events were required in 2.1% of patients.

    In the pooled safety population, of the 491 patients with CPK laboratory data available, elevated CPK occurred in 56% of patients treated with ALECENSA, including 6% Grade ≥ 3. The median time to Grade ≥ 3 CPK elevation was 15 days (interquartile range - 15 –337 days). Dosage modifications for elevation of CPK occurred in 5% of patients.

    In the ALINA study, elevated CPK occurred in 77% of 128 patients with CPK laboratory data, including 6% Grade ≥ 3 elevations.

    Advise patients to report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Assess CPK levels every 2 weeks for the first month of treatment and as clinically indicated in patients reporting symptoms. Based on the severity of the CPK elevation, withhold ALECENSA, then resume or reduce dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].

    5.6 Hemolytic Anemia

    Hemolytic anemia occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA.

    Hemolytic anemia was initially reported with ALECENSA in the postmarketing setting, including cases associated with a negative direct antiglobulin test (DAT) result. Assessments for the determination of hemolytic anemia were subsequently collected in the ALINA study, where hemolytic anemia was observed in 3.1% of patients treated with ALECENSA. If hemolytic anemia is suspected, withhold ALECENSA and initiate appropriate laboratory testing. If hemolytic anemia is confirmed, consider resuming at a reduced dose upon resolution or permanently discontinue ALECENSA [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].

    5.7 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

    Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, ALECENSA can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Oral administration of alectinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicity and abortion at maternally toxic doses with exposures approximately 2.7-fold those observed in humans with alectinib 600 mg twice daily. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus.

    Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 5 weeks following the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 and 8.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)].

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label:

    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 pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to ALECENSA as a single agent at 600 mg orally twice daily in 533 patients in Studies NP28761, NP28673, ALEX and ALINA [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Among 533 patients who received ALECENSA, 75% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 64% were exposed for greater than one year. In this pooled safety population, the most common (≥ 20%) adverse reactions were hepatotoxicity (41%), constipation (39%), fatigue (36%), myalgia (31%), edema (29%), rash (23%) and cough (21%). The most common (≥ 2%) Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities were increased CPK (6%), decreased hemoglobin (4.4%), increased ALT (4.2%), increased bilirubin (4.0%) and increased AST (3.4%).

    Adjuvant Treatment of Resected ALK-Positive NSCLC

    The safety of ALECENSA was evaluated in ALINA, a multi-center, open-label, randomized trial for the adjuvant treatment of patients with resected ALK-positive NSCLC [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. At the time of DFS analysis, the median duration of exposure was 23.9 months for ALECENSA and 2.1 months for platinum-based chemotherapy.

    Serious adverse reactions occurred in 13% of patients treated with ALECENSA; the most frequent serious adverse reactions (≥ 1%) were pneumonia (3.9%), appendicitis (3.1%), and acute myocardial infarction (1.6%). Permanent discontinuation of ALECENSA due to an adverse event occurred in 5% of patients; the most frequent adverse reactions (≥ 1%) that led to treatment discontinuation were pneumonitis and hepatotoxicity.

    Dosage interruptions of ALECENSA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 27% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in ≥ 2% of patients included hepatotoxicity, increased blood CPK, COVID-19, myalgia, abdominal pain, and pneumonia.

    Dose reductions of ALECENSA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 26% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dose reductions in ≥ 2% of patients included hepatotoxicity, increased blood CPK, rash, bradycardia and myalgia.

    Table 4 and 5 summarize the common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities observed in ALINA.

    Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients Treated with ALECENSA in ALINA
    Adverse ReactionALECENSA
    N=128    		Chemotherapy
    N=120
    All Grades (%)Grades 3-4 (%)All Grades (%)Grades 3-4 (%)
    Based on NCI CTCAE v5.0
    *
    Includes increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased bile acids, increased conjugated bilirubin, increased blood bilirubin, increased unconjugated blood bilirubin, increased gamma-glutamyltransferase, hepatotoxicity, hyperbilirubinemia, increased liver function test, ocular icterus and increased transaminases.
    †
    All events are Grade 3
    ‡
    Includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, lower abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, epigastric discomfort and gastrointestinal pain.
    §
    Includes colitis and diarrhea.
    Includes muscle fatigue, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal stiffness and myalgia.
    #
    Includes asthenia and fatigue.
    Þ
    Includes edema, face edema, localized edema, peripheral edema, face swelling and peripheral swelling.
    ß
    Includes acneiform dermatitis, bullous dermatitis, drug eruption, eczema, rash, erythematous rash, maculo-papular rash, papular rash, seborrheic dermatitis, urticaria and xeroderma.
    à
    Includes cough and productive cough.
    è
    Includes dyspnea and exertional dyspnea.
    ð
    Includes azotemia, increased blood creatinine, decreased renal creatinine clearance, decreased glomerular filtration rate, hypercreatininemia, renal impairment and renal failure.
    ø
    Includes dysgeusia and taste disorder.
    ý
    Includes bradycardia and sinus bradycardia.
    Hepatobiliary System Disorders
    Hepatotoxicity*614.7†130
    Gastrointestinal Disorders
    Constipation420.8†250.8†
    Abdominal pain‡130101.7†
    Diarrhea§130.8†91.7†
    Musculoskeletal
    Myalgia340.8†1.70
    Infections and Infestations
    COVID-192900.80
    General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions
    Fatigue#250.8†284.2†
    EdemaÞ1601.70
    Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
    Rashß231.6†100
    Respiratory System Disorders
    Coughà200.8†3.30
    Dyspneaè130.8†2.50
    Renal
    Renal Impairmentð160.8†90
    Nervous System Disorders
    Dysgeusiaø1303.30
    Headache11070
    Investigations
    Increased weight130.8†0.80
    Cardiac Disorders
    Bradycardiaý12000

    Clinically significant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients who received ALECENSA in ALINA: nausea (8%), vomiting (7%), vision disorders (4.7%; includes blurred vision, visual acuity reduced and photopsia), stomatitis (4.7%; includes stomatitis and mouth ulceration), photosensitivity reaction (3.9%) and pneumonitis (2.3%).

    Table 5: Worsening in Laboratory Values from Baseline Occurring in ≥ 20% of Patients in Treated with ALECENSA in ALINA
    ParameterALECENSA
    N=128    		Chemotherapy
    N=120
    All Grades (%)Grades 3–4 (%)All Grades (%)Grades 3–4 (%)
    Based on NCI CTCAE v5.0
    *
    All events were Grade 3
    Chemistry
    Increased CPK77881.7*
    Increased AST 750.8*250
    Increased bilirubin682.3*4.20
    Increased alkaline phosphatase640140
    Increased ALT572.3*280
    Increased creatinine410230
    Increased uric acid300190
    Hematology
    Decreased hemoglobin690670.8*

    Previously Untreated Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC

    The safety of ALECENSA was evaluated in 152 patients with ALK-positive NSCLC in the ALEX study. The median duration of exposure to ALECENSA was 17.9 months. Patient characteristics of the ALEX study population (n=303) were: median age 56 years, age less than 65 (77%), female (56%), Caucasian (50%), Asian (46%), adenocarcinoma histology (92%), never smoker (63%), and ECOG PS 0 or 1 (93%).

    Serious adverse reactions occurred in 28% of patients treated with ALECENSA; serious adverse reactions reported in 2% or more of patients treated with ALECENSA were pneumonia (4.6%), and renal impairment (3.9%). Grade ≥ 3 adverse events were reported for 41% of patients in the ALECENSA arm. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.3% of patients treated with ALECENSA; these were renal impairment (2 patients), sudden death, cardiac arrest, and pneumonia (1 patient each). Permanent discontinuation of ALECENSA for adverse reactions occurred in 11% of patients. Adverse drug reactions that led to discontinuation of ALECENSA in 1% or more of patients were renal impairment (2.0%), hyperbilirubinemia (1.3%), increased ALT (1.3%), and increased AST (1.3%). Dosage interruptions of ALECENSA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 20% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in > 2% of patients included increased ALT, pneumonia. Dose reductions of ALECENSA due to an adverse reaction occurred in 17% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dose reductions in > 2% of patients included hyperbilirubinemia, increased AST and increased ALT.

    Tables 6 and 7 summarize the common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities observed in ALEX.

    Table 6: Adverse Drug Reactions (>10% for all NCI CTCAE Grades or ≥2% for Grades 3-4) in Patients Treated with ALECENSA in ALEX
    Adverse ReactionALECENSA
    N=152    		Crizotinib
    N=151
    All Grades (%)Grades 3-4 (%)All Grades (%)Grades 3-4 (%)
    NCI CTCAE = National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; MedDRA = Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities; SOC = System Organ Class.
    *
    Includes fatigue and asthenia.
    †
    Includes peripheral edema, edema, eyelid edema, localized edema, and face edema.
    ‡
    Includes myalgia and musculoskeletal pain.
    §
    Includes rash, rash maculo-papular, dermatitis acneiform, erythema, generalized rash, rash macular, rash papular, exfoliative rash, and pruritic rash.
    Includes reported cases of bradycardia and sinus bradycardia but is not based on serial ECG assessment.
    #
    Includes increased blood creatinine, creatinine renal clearance decreased, glomerular filtration rate decreased, and acute kidney injury.
    Þ
    Includes two Grade 5 events.
    Gastrointestinal
      Constipation340330
      Nausea140.7483.3
      Diarrhea120452.0
    General
      Fatigue*261.3230.7
      Edema†220.7340.7
    Musculoskeletal
      Myalgia‡2304.00
    Skin
      Rash§150.7130
    Cardiac
      Bradycardia110150
    Renal
      Renal impairment#12 3.9Þ00

    The following additional clinically significant adverse drug reactions were observed in patients treated with ALECENSA: weight gain (9.9%), vomiting (7%), photosensitivity reaction (5.3%), vision disorders (4.6%; includes blurred vision, visual impairment, vitreous floaters reduced visual acuity and diplopia), stomatitis (3.3%), dysgeusia (3.3%; includes hypogeusia), interstitial lung disease (1.3%), and drug-induced liver injury (1.3%).

    Table 7: Worsening in Laboratory Values Occurring in > 10% of Patients in ALEX
    ParameterALECENSA
    N=152    		Crizotinib
    N=151
    All Grades (%)Grades 3–4 (%)All Grades (%)Grades 3–4 (%)
    Note: Based on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v4.03.
    Excludes patients with no post-baseline lab assessments.
    *
    n=147 for alectinib (with baseline values missing for 1 of these patients), n=148 for crizotinib.
    †
    n=147 for alectinib (with baseline values missing for 2 of these patients), n=148 for crizotinib.
    ‡
    n=147 for alectinib, n=148 for crizotinib.
    §
    Only patients with creatinine increases based on ULN definition.
    n=143 for alectinib (with baseline values missing for 14 of these patients), n=143 for crizotinib (with baseline values missing for 13 of these patients).
    #
    n=134 for alectinib (with baseline values missing for 18 of these patients), n=131 for crizotinib (with baseline values missing for 8 of these patients).
    Þ
    n=147 for alectinib, n=148 for crizotinib (with baseline values missing for 1 of these patients).
    ß
    n=146 for alectinib (with baseline values missing for 1 of these patients), n=148 for crizotinib (with baseline values missing for 1 of these patients).
    à
    n=145 for alectinib (with baseline values missing for 2 of these patients), n=148 for crizotinib (with baseline values missing for 4 of these patients).
    è
    n=143 for alectinib (with baseline values missing for 4 of these patients), n=148 (with baseline values missing for 5 of these patients).
    Chemistry
      Hyperbilirubinemia*5454.70
      Increased AST†5065611
      Increased alkaline phosphatase‡500440
      Increased ALT‡4066216
      Increased creatinine‡,§384.1230.7
      Increased CPK372.8521.4
      Hypocalcemia*290611.4
      Hyperglycemia#222.2192.3
      HyponatremiaÞ186204.1
      Hypokalemia‡172120.7
      Hypoalbuminemiaß140573.4
      Hyperkalemia‡121.4161.4
      Hypophosphatemiaà91.4252.7
      Increased gamma glutamyl transferaseè70.7394.1
    Hematology
      Anemia‡627360.7
      Lymphopenia*141.4344.1
      Neutropenia‡140367

    Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC Previously Treated with Crizotinib

    The safety of ALECENSA was evaluated in 253 patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with ALECENSA in two clinical trials, Studies NP28761 and NP28673. The median duration of exposure to ALECENSA was 9.3 months. One hundred sixty-nine patients (67%) were exposed to ALECENSA for more than 6 months, and 100 patients (40%) for more than one year. The population characteristics were: median age 53 years, age less than 65 (86%), female (55%), White (74%), Asian (18%), NSCLC adenocarcinoma histology (96%), never or former smoker (98%), ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0 or 1 (91%), and prior chemotherapy treatment (78%).

    Serious adverse reactions occurred in 19% of patients; the most frequently reported serious adverse reactions were pulmonary embolism (1.2%), dyspnea (1.2%), and hyperbilirubinemia (1.2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2.8% of patients and included hemorrhage (0.8%), intestinal perforation (0.4%), dyspnea (0.4%), pulmonary embolism (0.4%), and endocarditis (0.4%). Permanent discontinuation of ALECENSA for adverse reactions occurred in 6% of patients. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to permanent discontinuation were hyperbilirubinemia (1.6%), increased ALT levels (1.6%), and increased AST levels (1.2%). Overall, 23% of patients initiating treatment at the recommended dose required at least one dose reduction. The median time to first dose reduction was 48 days. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to dose reductions or interruptions were elevations in bilirubin (6%), CPK (4.3%), ALT (4.0%), AST (2.8%), and vomiting (2.8%).

    Tables 8 and 9 summarize the common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities observed in Studies NP28761 and NP28673.

    Table 8: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% (All Grades) or ≥ 2% (Grades 3–4) of Patients in Studies NP28761 and NP28673
    Adverse ReactionsALECENSA
    N=253
    All Grades (%)Grades 3–4 (%)*
    *
    Per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0
    †
    Includes fatigue and asthenia.
    ‡
    Includes peripheral edema, edema, generalized edema, eyelid edema, and periorbital edema.
    §
    Includes myalgia and musculoskeletal pain.
    Includes rash, maculopapular rash, acneiform dermatitis, erythema, generalized rash, papular rash, pruritic rash, and macular rash.
    #
    Includes one Grade 5 event.
    Þ
    Includes blurred vision, vitreous floaters, visual impairment, reduced visual acuity, asthenopia, and diplopia.
    Fatigue†411.2
    Constipation340
    Edema‡300.8
    Myalgia§291.2
    Cough190
    Rash180.4
    Nausea180
    Headache170.8
    Diarrhea161.2
    Dyspnea163.6#
    Back pain120
    Vomiting120.4
    Increased weight110.4
    Vision disorderÞ100

    An additional clinically significant adverse drug reaction was photosensitivity, which occurred in 9.9% of patients exposed to ALECENSA in Studies NP28761 and NP28673. Patients were advised to avoid sun exposure and to use broad-spectrum sunscreen. The incidence of Grade 2 photosensitivity was 0.4%; the remaining events were Grade 1 in severity.

    Table 9: Treatment-Emergent Worsening in Laboratory Values Occurring in > 20% of Patients in Studies NP28761 and NP28673
    ParameterALECENSA N=250
    All Grades (%)Grades 3–4 (%)*
    *
    Per CTCAE version 4.0
    †
    n=218 for CPK (with baseline values missing for 91 of these patients).
    ‡
    n=152 for fasting blood glucose (with baseline values missing for 5 of these patients).
    §
    Only patients with creatinine increases based on ULN definition.
    n=217 for lymphocytes (with baseline values missing for 5 of these patients).
    Chemistry
      Increased AST513.6
      Increased Alkaline Phosphatase471.2
      Increased CPK†434.6
      Hyperbilirubinemia392.4
      Hyperglycemia‡362.0
      Increased ALT 344.8
      Hypocalcemia 320.4
      Hypokalemia294.0
      Increased Creatinine§280
      Hypophosphatemia 212.8
      Hyponatremia 202.0
    Hematology
      Anemia562.0
      Lymphopenia224.6
  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1 Pregnancy

    Risk Summary

    Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, ALECENSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. There are no available data on ALECENSA use in pregnant women.

    Administration of alectinib to pregnant rats and rabbits by oral gavage during the period of organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicity and abortion at maternally toxic doses with exposures approximately 2.7-fold those observed in humans treated with alectinib at 600 mg twice daily (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.

    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.

    Data

    Animal Data

    In a preliminary rabbit embryo-fetal study, administration of alectinib by oral gavage during the period of organogenesis resulted in abortion or complete embryo-fetal mortality at a maternally toxic dose of 27 mg/kg/day (approximately 2.9-fold the estimated area under the curve (AUC0-24h,ss) in humans treated with alectinib 600 mg twice daily) in three of six pregnant rabbits. The remaining three pregnant rabbits in this group had few live fetuses, decreased fetal and placental weights, and retroesophageal subclavian artery. In a rat preliminary embryo-fetal development study, administration of alectinib during organogenesis resulted in complete litter loss in all pregnant rats at 27 mg/kg/day (approximately 4.5-fold the estimated AUC0-24h,ss in humans treated with alectinib 600 mg twice daily). Doses greater than or equal to 9 mg/kg/day (approximately 2.7-fold the estimated human AUC0-24h,ss in humans treated with alectinib 600 mg twice daily), resulted in maternal toxicity as well as developmental toxicities including decreased fetal weight, dilated ureter, thymic cord, small ventricle and thin ventricle wall, and reduced number of sacral and caudal vertebrae.

    8.2 Lactation

    Risk Summary

    There are no data on the presence of alectinib or its metabolites in human milk, the effects of alectinib on the breastfed child, or its effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children from alectinib, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during treatment with ALECENSA and for 1 week after the last dose.

    8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

    ALECENSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

    Pregnancy Testing

    Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating ALECENSA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

    Contraception

    Females

    Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 5 weeks after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

    Males

    Based on genotoxicity findings, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 3 months following the last dose [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].

    8.4 Pediatric Use

    The safety and effectiveness of ALECENSA in pediatric patients have not been established.

    Animal Data

    Juvenile animal studies have not been conducted using alectinib. In general toxicology studies, treatment of rats with doses of alectinib resulting in exposures greater than or equal to approximately 4.5-fold those in humans treated with alectinib at 600 mg twice daily resulted in changes in the growing teeth and bones. Findings in teeth included discoloration and changes in tooth size along with histopathological disarrangement of the ameloblast and odontoblast layers. There were also decreases in the trabecular bone and increased osteoclast activity in the femur and sternum.

    8.5 Geriatric Use

    Nineteen percent of the 533 patients studied in NP28761, NP28673, ALEX and ALINA were 65 years of age and older (3.2% were 75 years of age and older). No overall differences in effectiveness were observed based on age. Exploratory analysis suggests a higher incidence of serious adverse events (38% vs 25%), more frequent adverse events leading to treatment discontinuations (18% vs 6%) and dose modifications (48% vs 35%) in patients 65 years or older as compared to those younger than 65 years.

    8.6 Renal Impairment

    No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. The safety of ALECENSA in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min) or end-stage renal disease has not been studied [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    8.7 Hepatic Impairment

    No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment. Increased exposure of alectinib occurred in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). The recommended dose of ALECENSA in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) is 450 mg orally twice daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

  • 10 OVERDOSAGE

    No experience with overdose is available. There is no specific antidote for overdose with ALECENSA. Alectinib and its major active metabolite M4 are > 99% bound to plasma proteins; therefore, hemodialysis is likely to be ineffective in the treatment of overdose.

  • 11 DESCRIPTION

    ALECENSA (alectinib) is a kinase inhibitor for oral administration. The molecular formula for alectinib is C30H34N4O2 ∙ HCl. The molecular weight is 482.62 g/mol (free base form) and 519.08 g/mol (hydrochloride salt). Alectinib is described chemically as 9-ethyl-6, 6-dimethyl-8-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)piperidin-1-yl]-11-oxo-6, 11-dihydro-5H-benzo[b]carbazole-3-carbonitrile hydrochloride. The chemical structure of alectinib is shown below:

    Chemical Structure

    Alectinib HCl is a white to yellow white powder or powder with lumps with a pKa of 7.05 (base).

    ALECENSA is supplied as hard capsules containing 150 mg of alectinib (equivalent to 161.33 mg alectinib HCl) and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, and carboxymethylcellulose calcium. The capsule shell contains hypromellose, carrageenan, potassium chloride, titanium dioxide, corn starch, and carnauba wax. The printing ink contains red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake (E132), carnauba wax, white shellac, and glyceryl monooleate.

  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    Alectinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets ALK and RET. In nonclinical studies, alectinib inhibited ALK phosphorylation and ALK-mediated activation of the downstream signaling proteins STAT3 and AKT, and decreased tumor cell viability in multiple cell lines harboring ALK fusions, amplifications, or activating mutations. The major active metabolite of alectinib, M4, showed similar in vitro potency and activity.

    Alectinib and M4 demonstrated in vitro and in vivo activity against multiple mutant forms of the ALK enzyme, including some mutations identified in NSCLC tumors in patients who have progressed on crizotinib.

    In mouse models implanted with tumors carrying ALK fusions, administration of alectinib resulted in antitumor activity and prolonged survival, including in mouse models implanted intracranially with ALK-driven tumor cell lines.

    12.2 Pharmacodynamics

    Cardiac Electrophysiology

    The ability of alectinib to prolong the QT interval was assessed in 221 patients administered ALECENSA 600 mg twice daily in clinical studies. ALECENSA did not prolong the QTc (QT corrected for heart rate) interval to any clinically relevant extent. One patient had a maximum post-baseline QTcF value of greater than 500 msec, and one patient had a maximum QTcF change from baseline of greater than 60 msec.

    12.3 Pharmacokinetics

    The pharmacokinetics of alectinib and its major active metabolite M4 have been characterized in patients with ALK-positive NSCLC and healthy subjects.

    In patients with ALK-positive NSCLC, the geometric mean (coefficient of variation %) steady-state maximal concentration (Cmax,ss) for alectinib was 665 ng/mL (44%) and for M4 was 246 ng/mL (45%) with peak to trough concentration ratio of 1.2. The geometric mean steady-state area under the curve from 0 to 12 hours (AUC0-12h,ss) for alectinib was 7,430 ng*h/mL (46%) and for M4 was 2,810 ng*h/mL (46%). Alectinib exposure is dose proportional across the dose range of 460 mg to 900 mg (i.e., 0.75 to 1.5 times the approved recommended dosage) under fed conditions. Alectinib and M4 reached steady-state concentrations by day 7. The geometric mean accumulation was approximately 6-fold for both alectinib and M4.

    Absorption

    Alectinib reached maximal concentrations at 4 hours following administration of ALECENSA 600 mg twice daily under fed conditions in patients with ALK-positive NSCLC.

    The absolute bioavailability of alectinib was 37% (90% CI: 34%, 40%) under fed conditions.

    A high-fat, high-calorie meal increased the combined exposure (AUC0-inf) of alectinib plus M4 by 3.1-fold (90% CI: 2.7, 3.6) following oral administration of a single 600 mg dose of ALECENSA.

    Distribution

    The apparent volume of distribution is 4,016 L for alectinib and 10,093 L for M4.

    Alectinib and M4 are bound to human plasma proteins greater than 99%, independent of drug concentration.

    Alectinib concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid in patients with ALK-positive NSCLC approximate estimated alectinib free concentrations in the plasma.

    In vitro studies suggest that alectinib is not a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), but M4 is a substrate of P-gp. Alectinib and M4 are not substrates of breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), organic anion-transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1, or OATP1B3.

    Elimination

    The apparent clearance (CL/F) is 81.9 L/hour for alectinib and 217 L/hour for M4. The geometric mean elimination half-life is 33 hours for alectinib and 31 hours for M4 in patients with ALK-positive NSCLC.

    Metabolism

    Alectinib is metabolized by CYP3A4 to its major active metabolite M4. The geometric mean metabolite/parent exposure ratio at steady-state is 0.40. M4 is subsequently metabolized by CYP3A4. Alectinib and M4 were the main circulating moieties in plasma, constituting 76% of the total radioactivity.

    Excretion

    Ninety-eight percent of the radioactivity was excreted in feces following oral administration of a single radiolabeled dose of alectinib under fed conditions. Eighty-four percent of the dose was excreted in the feces as unchanged alectinib, and 6% of the dose was excreted as M4. Excretion of radioactivity in urine was less than 0.5% of administered radiolabeled dose of alectinib.

    Specific Populations

    Age (21 to 83 years), body weight (38 to 128 kg), mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ ULN and AST > ULN or total bilirubin 1 to ≤ 1.5 × ULN and AST any value), mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 to 89 mL/min), race (White, Asian, and Other), and sex had no clinically meaningful effect on the systemic exposure of alectinib and M4. The pharmacokinetics of alectinib have not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min), or end-stage renal disease.

    Hepatic Impairment: Following administration of a single oral dose of 300 mg ALECENSA, the geometric mean ratio [90% confidence interval] for the combined AUCinf of alectinib and M4 in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) was 1.36 [0.947, 1.96] and in subjects with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) was 1.76 [0.984, 3.15] as compared to that in subjects with normal hepatic function. The combined Cmax of alectinib and M4 was comparable among the three groups. No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. The recommended dose of ALECENSA in patients with severe hepatic impairment is 450 mg orally twice daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Use in Specific Populations (8.7)].

    Drug Interactions

    Effect of Other Drugs on Alectinib

    No clinically meaningful effect on the combined exposure of alectinib plus M4 was observed in clinical studies following co-administration of ALECENSA with a strong CYP3A inhibitor (posaconazole), a strong CYP3A inducer (rifampin), or an acid-reducing agent (esomeprazole).

    Effect of Alectinib on Other Drugs

    No clinically meaningful effect on the exposure of midazolam (sensitive CYP3A substrate) or repaglinide (sensitive CYP2C8 substrate) is expected following co-administration with ALECENSA.

    In vitro studies suggest that alectinib and M4 do not inhibit CYP1A2, 2B6, 2C9, 2C19 or 2D6.

    In vitro studies suggest that alectinib and M4 inhibit P-gp and BCRP. Alectinib did not inhibit OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OAT1, OAT3, or OCT2 transport activity in vitro.

  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    Carcinogenicity studies with alectinib have not been conducted.

    Alectinib was not mutagenic in vitro in the bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay, but was positive with an increased number of micronuclei in a rat bone marrow micronucleus test. The mechanism of micronucleus induction was abnormal chromosome segregation (aneugenicity) and not a clastogenic effect on chromosomes.

    No studies in animals have been performed to evaluate the effect of alectinib on fertility. No adverse effects on male and female reproductive organs were observed in general toxicology studies conducted in rats and monkeys.

  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES

    14.1 Adjuvant Treatment of Resected ALK-Positive NSCLC

    The efficacy of ALECENSA for the adjuvant treatment of patients with ALK-positive NSCLC following complete tumor resection was evaluated in a global, randomized open-label clinical trial (ALINA: NCT03456076). Eligible patients were required to have resectable ALK-positive NSCLC, Stage IB (tumors ≥ 4 cm) – IIIA per the Union for International Cancer Control/American Joint Committee on Cancer (UICC/AJCC) Staging System, 7th Edition. ALK rearrangements were identified by a locally performed FDA-approved ALK test or by a centrally performed VENTANA ALK (D5F3) CDx assay.

    Randomization was stratified by race (Asian vs. other races) and stage of disease (IB vs. II vs. IIIA). Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive ALECENSA 600 mg orally twice daily or platinum-based chemotherapy following tumor resection. Treatment with ALECENSA continued for a total of 2 years, or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity. Platinum-based chemotherapy was administered intravenously for 4 cycles, with each cycle lasting 21 days, according to one of the following regimens:

    • Cisplatin 75 mg/m2 on Day 1 plus vinorelbine 25 mg/m2 on Days 1 and 8
    • Cisplatin 75 mg/m2 on Day 1 plus gemcitabine 1250 mg/m2 on Days 1 and 8
    • Cisplatin 75 mg/m2 on Day 1 plus pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 on Day 1

    In the event of intolerance to a cisplatin-based regimen, carboplatin was administered instead of cisplatin in the above combinations at a dose of AUC 5 mg/mL/min or 6 mg/mL/min.

    The major efficacy outcome measures were disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with stage II-IIIA NSCLC and DFS in patients with stage IB-IIIA NSCLC (intent-to-treat [ITT] population) as assessed by investigator. DFS was defined as the time from date of randomization to the date of occurrence of any of the following: first documented recurrence of disease, new primary NSCLC, or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. An additional efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS) in the ITT population.

    A total of 257 patients were randomized to ALECENSA (N=130) or to chemotherapy (N=127). The median age was 56 years (range: 26 to 87), 24% were ≥ 65 years old; 52% were female; 56% were Asian, 42% were White, 0.4% were Black or African American, 2.3% were race unknown; 0.4% were Hispanic or Latino; 60% were never smokers; 53% had an ECOG PS of 0; 10% of patients had Stage IB, 35% had Stage II and 55% had Stage IIIA disease.

    ALINA demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in DFS for patients treated with ALECENSA compared to patients treated with chemotherapy. OS data were not mature at the time of DFS analysis with 2.3% of deaths reported in the ITT population.

    The efficacy results from ALINA are summarized in Table 10 and Figure 1.

    Table 10: Investigator-Assessed DFS Results in ALINA
    Efficacy ParameterStage II-IIIA PopulationITT Population
    ALECENSA
    N=116    		Chemotherapy
    N=115    		ALECENSA
    N=130    		Chemotherapy
    N=127
    DFS = Disease-Free Survival; ITT = Intent-to-Treat; CI = Confidence Interval; NR = Not Reached; NE = Not Estimable.
    *
    Kaplan-Meier method.
    †
    Stratified Cox model, stratified by race (Asian vs. other races) in Stage II-IIIA and stratified by race (Asian vs. other races) and tumor stage (Stage IB vs. II vs. IIIA) in ITT.
    ‡
    Stratified log-rank test stratified by race (Asian vs. other races) in Stage II-IIIA and stratified by race (Asian vs. other races) and tumor stage (Stage IB vs. II vs. IIIA) in ITT.
    DFS events (%)14 (12)45 (39)15 (12)50 (39)
      Disease recurrence (%)14 (12)44 (38)15 (12)49 (38)
      Death01 (0.9)01 (0.8)
    Median DFS, months
    (95% CI)*    		NR
    (NE, NE)    		44.4
    (27.8, NE)    		NR
    (NE, NE)    		41.3
    (28.5, NE)
    Hazard Ratio (95% CI)†0.24 (0.13, 0.45)0.24 (0.13, 0.43)
    p-value‡<0.0001<0.0001

    Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curves of Investigator-Assessed DFS (ITT Population) in ALINA

    Figure 1

    In an exploratory analysis of site(s) of relapse, the proportion of patients with brain involvement at the time of disease recurrence was 4 patients (3.1%) in the ALECENSA arm and 14 patients (11%) in the chemotherapy arm.

    14.2 Treatment of Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC

    Previously Untreated Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC

    The efficacy of ALECENSA for the treatment of patients with ALK-positive NSCLC who had not received prior systemic therapy for metastatic disease was established in an open-label, randomized, active-controlled, multicenter study (ALEX: NCT02075840). Patients were required to have an ECOG performance status of 0-2 and ALK-positive NSCLC as identified by the VENTANA ALK (D5F3) CDx assay. Neurologically stable patients with treated or untreated central nervous system (CNS) metastases, including leptomeningeal metastases, were eligible; patients with neurologic signs and symptoms due to CNS metastases were required to have completed whole brain radiation or gamma knife irradiation at least 14 days prior to enrollment and be clinically stable. Patients with a baseline QTc > 470 ms were ineligible.

    Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive ALECENSA 600 mg orally twice daily or crizotinib 250 mg orally twice daily. Randomization was stratified by ECOG performance status (0/1 vs. 2), race (Asian vs. other races), and the presence or absence of CNS metastases at baseline. Treatment on both arms was continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The major efficacy outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS) as determined by investigator assessment according to RECIST v1.1. Additional efficacy outcome measures were PFS as determined by independent review committee (IRC), time to CNS progression by IRC based on RECIST v1.1, objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR), and OS. Additional exploratory outcome measures were CNS objective response rate (CNS-ORR) and CNS duration of response (CNS-DOR) by IRC in patients with CNS metastases at baseline.

    A total of 303 patients were randomized to ALECENSA (n=152) or crizotinib (n=151). The demographic characteristics of the study population were 56% female, median age 56 years (range: 18 to 91 years), 50% White, 46% Asian, 1% Black, and 3% other races. The majority of patients had adenocarcinoma (92%) and never smoked (63%). CNS metastases were present in 40% (n=122) of patients: of these, 43 patients had measurable CNS lesions as determined by an IRC. The ALEX study demonstrated a significant improvement in PFS. The time to cause-specific CNS progression as assessed by IRC was also significantly improved; there was a lower incidence of progression in the CNS as the first site of disease progression, alone or with concurrent systemic progression, in the ALECENSA arm (12%) as compared to the crizotinib arm (45%). Efficacy results from ALEX are summarized in Table 11 and Figure 2.

    Table 11: Efficacy Results in ALEX per IRC Assessment
    ALECENSA
    N=152    		Crizotinib
    N=151
    CNS: central nervous system, ORR: overall response rate, IRC: independent review committee, CI: confidence interval, NE: not estimable.
    *
    Stratified by race (Asian vs. other races) and CNS metastases at baseline (yes vs. no) for Cox model, log-rank test and Cochran Mantel-Haenszel test, respectively
    †
    Clopper and Pearson exact binomial 95% confidence interval.
    Progression-Free Survival
      Number of events (%)63 (41%)92 (61%)
        Progressive disease (%)51 (34%)82 (54%)
        Death (%)12 (8%)10 (7%)
      Median in months (95% CI)25.7 (19.9, NE)10.4 (7.7, 14.6)
      Hazard ratio (95% CI) *0.53 (0.38, 0.73)
      P-value *< 0.0001
    Overall Response Rate
      Overall response rate, % (95% CI) †79% (72, 85)72% (64, 79)
      P-value *0.1652
      Complete response, %13%6%
      Partial response, %66%66%
    Duration of Response
      Number of respondersn=120n=109
      Response duration ≥6 months82%57%
      Response duration ≥12 months64%36%
      Response duration ≥18 months37%14%

    Figure 2: Kaplan-Meier Plot of Progression-Free Survival (IRC) in ALEX

    Figure 2

    Results for PFS as determined by investigator assessment (HR=0.48 [95% CI: 0.35-0.66], stratified log-rank p<0.0001) were similar to that observed by IRC. At the data cutoff point overall survival data was not mature.

    The results of prespecified exploratory analyses of CNS response rate in patients with measurable CNS lesions at baseline are summarized in Table 12.

    Table 12: IRC-Assessed CNS Responses in Patients with Measurable CNS Lesions at Baseline in ALEX
    ALECENSACrizotinib
    IRC: Independent Review Committee; CI: Confidence Interval; NE: Not Estimable
    *
    Clopper and Pearson exact binomial 95% confidence interval
    CNS Tumor Response AssessmentN = 21N = 22
    CNS Objective Response Rate, % (95% CI*)81% (58, 95)50% (28,72)
      Complete Response38%5%
    Duration of CNS Response
      Number of responders1711
      CNS response duration ≥ 12 months59%36%

    Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC Previously Treated with Crizotinib

    The safety and efficacy of ALECENSA were established in two single-arm, multicenter clinical trials: NP28761 (NCT01588028) and NP28673 (NCT01801111). Patients with locally advanced or metastatic ALK-positive NSCLC, who have progressed on crizotinib, with documented ALK-positive NSCLC based on an FDA-approved test, and ECOG PS of 0-2 were enrolled in both studies. Eligibility criteria permitted enrollment of patients with prior chemotherapy and prior CNS radiotherapy provided that CNS metastases were stable for at least two weeks. All patients received ALECENSA 600 mg orally twice daily. The major efficacy outcome measure in both studies was objective response rate (ORR) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) as evaluated per Independent Review Committee (IRC). Additional outcome measures as evaluated by the IRC included duration of response (DOR), CNS ORR, and CNS DOR.

    NP28761 was conducted in North America and enrolled 87 patients. Baseline demographic and disease characteristics in NP28761 were median age 54 years old (range 29 to 79, 18% 65 and over), 84% White and 8% Asian, 55% female, 35% ECOG PS 0 and 55% ECOG PS 1, 100% never or former smokers, 99% Stage IV, 94% adenocarcinoma, and 74% prior chemotherapy. The most common sites of extra-thoracic metastasis included 60% CNS (of whom 65% had received CNS radiation), 43% lymph nodes, 36% bone, and 34% liver.

    NP28673 was conducted internationally and enrolled 138 patients. Baseline demographic and disease characteristics in NP28673 were median age 52 years old (range 22 to 79, 10% 65 and over), 67% White and 26% Asian, 56% female, 32% ECOG PS 0 and 59% ECOG PS 1, 98% never or former smokers, 99% Stage IV, 96% adenocarcinoma, and 80% prior chemotherapy. The most common sites of extra-thoracic metastasis included 61% CNS (of whom 73% had received CNS radiation), 51% bone, 38% lymph nodes, and 30% liver.

    Efficacy results from NP28761 and NP28673 in all treated patients are summarized in Table 13. The median duration of follow-up on Study NP28761 was 4.8 months for both IRC and Investigator assessments and on Study NP28673, 10.9 months for IRC assessment and 7.0 months for Investigator assessment. All responses were partial responses.

    Table 13: Efficacy Results in Studies NP28761 and NP28673
    Efficacy ParameterNP28761 (N=87)NP28673 (N=138)
    IRC* AssessmentInvestigator AssessmentIRC* AssessmentInvestigator Assessment
    *
    18 patients in NP28761 and 16 patients in NP28673 did not have measurable disease at baseline as per IRC assessment and were classified as non-responders in the IRC analysis.
    Objective Response Rate (95% CI)38%
    (28; 49)    		46%
    (35; 57)    		44%
    (36; 53)    		48%
    (39; 57)
    Number of Responders33406166
    Duration of Response, median in months (95% CI)7.5
    (4.9, Not Estimable)    		NE
    (4.9, Not Estimable)    		11.2
    (9.6, Not Estimable)    		7.8
    (7.4, 9.2)

    An assessment of ORR and duration of response for CNS metastases in the subgroup of 51 patients in NP28761 and NP28673 with baseline measurable lesions in the CNS according to RECIST v1.1 are summarized in Table 14. Thirty-five (69%) patients with measurable CNS lesions had received prior brain radiation, including 25 (49%) who completed radiation treatment at least 6 months before starting treatment with ALECENSA. Responses were observed irrespective of prior brain radiation status.

    Table 14: CNS Objective Response in Patients with Measurable CNS Lesions in Studies NP28761 and NP28673
    Efficacy ParameterN=51
    CNS Objective Response Rate (95% CI)61%
    (46, 74)
      Complete Response18%
      Partial Response43%
    CNS Duration of Response, median in months (95% CI)9.1
    (5.8, Not Estimable)
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Hard capsules, white 150 mg capsules with "ALE" printed in black ink on the cap and "150 mg" printed in black ink on the body, available in:

    240 capsules per bottle:NDC 50242-130-01

    Storage and stability: Do not store above 30°C (86°F). Store in the original container to protect from light and moisture.

  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

    Inform patients of the following:

    Hepatotoxicity

    Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of bilirubin and hepatic transaminase elevations. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of bilirubin and hepatic transaminase elevations [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

    Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis

    Inform patients of the risks of severe ILD/pneumonitis. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately to report new or worsening respiratory symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

    Renal Impairment

    Inform patients of the risk of severe and potentially fatal renal impairment. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider for change in urine color, reduced urine output, or swelling in the legs and feet [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

    Bradycardia

    Inform patients that symptoms of bradycardia including dizziness, lightheadedness, and syncope can occur while taking ALECENSA. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider to report these symptoms and to inform their healthcare provider about the use of any heart or blood pressure medications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

    Severe Myalgia/CPK Elevation

    Inform patients of signs and symptoms of myalgia, including unexplained and/or persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately to report new or worsening symptoms of muscle pain or weakness [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

    Hemolytic Anemia

    Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they develop any signs or symptoms of hemolytic anemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].

    Photosensitivity

    Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of photosensitivity. Advise patients to avoid prolonged sun exposure while taking ALECENSA and for at least 7 days after study drug discontinuation and to use proper protection from the sun. Advise patients to use a broad spectrum ultraviolet A (UVA)/ultraviolet B (UVB) sunscreen and lip balm (SPF ≥ 50) to help protect against potential sunburn [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

    Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

    ALECENSA can cause fetal harm if taken during pregnancy. Advise a pregnant woman and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

    Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 5 weeks after the last dose of ALECENSA. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

    Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 3 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) and Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].

    Lactation

    Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with ALECENSA and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].

    Administration

    Instruct patients to take ALECENSA twice a day. Advise patients to take ALECENSA with food and to swallow ALECENSA capsules whole [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

    Missed Dose

    Advise patients that if a dose of ALECENSA is missed or if the patient vomits after taking a dose of ALECENSA, patients should be advised not to take an extra dose, but to take the next dose at the regular time [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:
    Genentech USA, Inc.
    A Member of the Roche Group
    1 DNA Way
    South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990

    ALECENSA® is a registered trademark of
    Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
    ©2024 Genentech, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT

    This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Revised: 04/2024    
    PATIENT INFORMATION
    ALECENSA® (a-le-sen-sah)
    (alectinib)
    capsules
    What is the most important information I should know about ALECENSA?
    ALECENSA may cause serious side effects, including:
    • Liver problems (hepatotoxicity). Liver problems are common with ALECENSA and can be severe. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests at least every 2 weeks for the first 3 months, and then 1 time each month and as needed during treatment with ALECENSA to check your liver function. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms:
    • feeling tired
    • feeling less hungry than usual
    • yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
    • dark urine
    • itchy skin
    • nausea or vomiting
    • pain on the right side of your stomach area
    • bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
    • Lung problems. ALECENSA may cause severe or life-threatening swelling (inflammation) of the lungs during treatment. Symptoms may be similar to those symptoms from lung cancer. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening symptoms, including trouble breathing, shortness of breath, cough, or fever.
    • Kidney problems. ALECENSA may cause severe kidney problems that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have a change in the amount or color of your urine, or if you get new or worsening swelling in your legs or feet.
    • Slow heartbeat (bradycardia). ALECENSA may cause very slow heartbeats that can be severe. Your healthcare provider will check your heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with ALECENSA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or if you faint during treatment with ALECENSA. Tell your healthcare provider if you take any heart or blood pressure medicines.
    • Severe muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness (myalgia). Muscle problems are common with ALECENSA and can be severe. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests at least every 2 weeks for the first month and as needed during treatment with ALECENSA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get new or worsening signs and symptoms of muscle problems, including unexplained muscle pain or muscle pain that does not go away, tenderness, or weakness.
    • Breakdown of healthy red blood cells earlier than normal (hemolytic anemia). Hemolytic anemia can happen in some people who take ALECENSA. If this happens, you may not have enough healthy red blood cells. Your healthcare provider may temporarily stop ALECENSA and do blood tests, if needed, to check for this problem. If you develop hemolytic anemia, your healthcare provider may either restart you on ALECENSA at a lower dose when the hemolytic anemia goes away, or may stop your treatment with ALECENSA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience yellow skin (jaundice), weakness or dizziness, or shortness of breath.
    See "What are the possible side effects of ALECENSA?" for more information about side effects.
    What is ALECENSA?
    ALECENSA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is caused by an abnormal anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene:
    • to help prevent your lung cancer from coming back after your tumor has been removed by surgery (adjuvant), or
    • as treatment when your lung cancer has spread to other parts of your body (metastatic).
    Your healthcare provider will perform a test to make sure that ALECENSA is right for you.
    It is not known if ALECENSA is safe and effective in children.
    Before you take ALECENSA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
    • have liver problems
    • have lung or breathing problems
    • have a slow heartbeat
    • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ALECENSA can harm your unborn baby.
      Females who are able to become pregnant:
      • Your healthcare provider will do a test to see if you are pregnant before starting treatment with ALECENSA.
      • You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ALECENSA and for 5 weeks after the last dose of ALECENSA.
      • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant during treatment with ALECENSA or think you may be pregnant.
      Males who have female partners that are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ALECENSA and for 3 months after the last dose of ALECENSA.
    • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ALECENSA passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with ALECENSA and for 1 week after the last dose of ALECENSA. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time.
    Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
    How should I take ALECENSA?
    • Take ALECENSA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Do not change your dose or stop taking ALECENSA unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
    • Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with ALECENSA if you have side effects.
    • Take ALECENSA 2 times a day.
    • Take ALECENSA with food.
    • Swallow ALECENSA capsules whole. Do not open or dissolve the capsule contents.
    • If you miss a dose of ALECENSA, do not take the missed dose. Take your next dose at your regular time.
    • If you vomit after taking a dose of ALECENSA, do not take an extra dose. Take your next dose at your regular time.
    What should I avoid while taking ALECENSA?
    Avoid spending time in the sunlight during treatment with ALECENSA and for 7 days after the last dose of ALECENSA. Your skin may be sensitive to the sun (photosensitivity) and you may burn more easily and get severe sunburns. Use sun protecting measures, such as sunscreen and lip balm with an SPF 50 or greater to help protect against sunburn.
    What are the possible side effects of ALECENSA?
    ALECENSA may cause serious side effects, including:     The most common side effects of ALECENSA include:
    • constipation
    • tiredness
    • swelling in your hands, feet, ankles, face and eyelids
    • rash
    • cough
    These are not all of the possible side effects of ALECENSA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
    How should I store ALECENSA?
    • Do not store ALECENSA at temperatures above 86°F (30°C).
    • Store ALECENSA capsules in the original container.
    • Keep ALECENSA capsules dry and away from light.
    Keep ALECENSA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
    General information about the safe and effective use of ALECENSA.
    Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use ALECENSA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ALECENSA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about ALECENSA that is written for health professionals.
    What are the ingredients in ALECENSA?
    Active ingredient: alectinib
    Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate and carboxymethylcellulose calcium. Capsule shell contains: hypromellose, carrageenan, potassium chloride, titanium dioxide, corn starch, and carnauba wax. Printing ink contains: red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake (E132), carnauba wax, white shellac, and glyceryl monooleate.
    Distributed by: Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group, 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990
    ALECENSA® is a registered trademark of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
    ©2024 Genentech, Inc.
    For more information, go to www.ALECENSA.com or call 1-800-253-2367.
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 240 Capsule Bottle Carton

    NDC 50242-130-01

    Alecensa®
    (alectinib)
    capsules

    150 mg

    Each capsule contains 150 mg of alectinib
    (equivalent to 161.33 mg alectinib HCl).

    Rx only

    240 capsules
    Genentech

    10166066

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 240 Capsule Bottle Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALECENSA 
    alectinib hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50242-130
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ALECTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: P9YY73LO6J) (ALECTINIB - UNII:LIJ4CT1Z3Y) ALECTINIB150 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW) (UNII: RFW2ET671P)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM (UNII: UTY7PDF93L)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CARRAGEENAN (UNII: 5C69YCD2YJ)  
    POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    GLYCERYL OLEATE (UNII: 4PC054V79P)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize19mm
    FlavorImprint Code ALE;150;mg
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50242-130-011 in 1 CARTON12/11/2015
    1240 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:50242-130-861 in 1 CARTON10/10/2017
    2240 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA20843412/11/2015
    Labeler - Genentech, Inc. (080129000)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd485244961ANALYSIS(50242-130) , LABEL(50242-130) , PACK(50242-130)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG482242971ANALYSIS(50242-130)
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