veppanu
Veppanu (Vepdegestrant) is a medication supplied as a tablet and tablet, film coated.
Vepdegestrant · by Arvinas Operations
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Vepdegestrant
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Vepdegestrant 100MG · Vepdegestrant 200MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Arvinas Operations
- FDA application
- NDA219835
What is Veppanu?
From the FDA label:Vepdegestrant is a heterobifunctional protein degrader. It is a small molecule comprised of an estrogen receptor binding domain joined by a linker to an E3 ligase binding domain. The chemical name of vepdegestrant is 2,6-piperidinedione, 3-[1,3-dihydro-1-oxo-5-[4-[[1-[4-[(1 R ,2 S )-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-2-phenyl-1-naphthalenyl]phenyl]-4-piperidinyl]methyl]-1-piperazinyl]-2 H -isoindol-2-yl]-, (3 S )-. The chemical structure of vepdegestrant is: Vepdegestrant is white to off-white to pale yellow solid with the molecular formula of C 45 H 49 N 5 O 4 and a molecular weight of 723.90 Daltons. Vepdegestrant solubility is pH dependent. The solubility ranges from freely soluble under gastric pH conditions to slightly soluble under intestinal pH conditions. VEPPANU is supplied as blue film-coated, immediate release tablets containing either 100 mg or 200 mg vepdegestrant together with: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate, vitamin E-polyethylene glycol succinate, and Opadry ® QX Blue as inactive ingredients. Opadry ® QX Blue film-coating contains: FD&C Blue No. 2 (indigo carmine) aluminum lake, ferric oxide yellow (yellow iron oxide), ferrosoferric oxide (black iron oxide), glyceryl mono and dicaprylocaprate (glycerol monocaprylocaprate), polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol…
How to use
Select patients for treatment with VEPPANU based on the presence of ESR1 mutation. ( 2.1 ) Recommended Dosage: 200 mg orally once daily with food. ( 2.2 ) Interruption, dose reduction, or permanent discontinuation may be required due to adverse reactions. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for treatment of ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with VEPPANU based on the presence of ESR1 mutation(s) in plasma specimen using an FDA-authorized test [see Indications and Usage ( 1 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Information on FDA-authorized tests for detection of ESR1 mutations in breast cancer is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics. 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended dosage of VEPPANU is 200 mg taken orally once daily with food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Swallow VEPPANU tablet(s) whole. Do not chew, crush, dissolve, or split prior to swallowing. Do not take VEPPANU tablets that are broken, cracked, or look damaged. If a patient misses a dose or vomits after taking a dose, the patient should take the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reduction for adverse reactions is 100 mg orally once daily. Permanently discontinue VEPPANU in patients who are unable to tolerate 100…
Side effects
The following clinically significant adverse reaction is described elsewhere in the labeling: QTc Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Most common ( > 10%) adverse reactions with VEPPANU, including laboratory abnormalities, were decreased white blood cells, increased AST, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, decreased hemoglobin, decreased neutrophils, increased ALT, increased alkaline phosphatase, nausea, decreased blood potassium, increased bilirubin, decreased appetite, electrocardiogram QT prolonged, decreased platelets, and constipation. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-983-1329 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of VEPPANU was evaluated in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, advanced or metastatic breast cancer following endocrine therapy in VERITAC-2 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Patients received VEPPANU 200 mg orally once daily (N=312) or fulvestrant 500 mg intramuscularly on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each subsequent 28-day cycle (N=307). Among…
Warnings
Important safety information
QTc Interval Prolongation : Monitor electrocardiograms (ECGs) and electrolytes prior to initiation of treatment with VEPPANU. Correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia prior to and during treatment. Repeat ECGs as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue VEPPANU based on severity. ( 5.1 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : VEPPANU can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 QTc Interval Prolongation VEPPANU can cause QT (QTc) interval prolongation [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . In VERITAC-2, QTc interval prolongation was reported in 10% of patients; Grade 3 occurred in 1.6% of patients. The heart-rate corrected QTc interval using Fridericia's method was greater than 500 msec in 1.6% of patients, and the increase from baseline QTc was greater than 60 msec in 2.6% of patients. VEPPANU dose reduction was required for 0.3% of patients due to QTc interval prolongation [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Correct electrolyte abnormalities, including hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, prior to and during treatment with VEPPANU. Perform an ECG prior to initiation of treatment with VEPPANU, and do not initiate VEPPANU in patients with QTc > 470 msec. Repeat ECG approximately 4 weeks after initiating treatment and as clinically indicated. In patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those who are taking medications known to prolong the QTc interval, additional ECG monitoring may be necessary. Avoid concomitant use of VEPPANU with strong CYP3A inhibitors or drugs known to prolong the QTc interval. Reduce VEPPANU dose when concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.3 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . If concomitant use with other QTc-prolonging agents cannot be avoided, increase the frequency of ECG monitoring. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . 5.2 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, VEPPANU can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In an animal reproduction study, oral administration of vepdegestrant to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in adverse developmental outcomes, including embryo-fetal mortality and structural abnormalities, at maternal exposures below the recommended dose based on area under the curve (AUC). 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 VEPPANU and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with VEPPANU and for 2 weeks after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] .
Who should not take Veppanu
None. None. ( 4 )
Interactions
Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Avoid concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce VEPPANU dosage. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) Strong CYP3A Inducers : Avoid concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, increase VEPPANU dosage. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) Certain P-gp Substrates : Avoid concomitant use with certain P-gp substrates where minimal increases in concentration may lead to serious adverse reactions. ( 7.2 ) Certain UGT1A9 Substrates : Refer to the Prescribing Information for UGT1A9 substrates where minimal increases in concentration may lead to serious adverse reactions. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on VEPPANU Table 5 describes drug interactions where concomitant use of another drug affects VEPPANU. Table 5: Drug Interactions that Affect VEPPANU Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Prevention or Management Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use of VEPPANU with strong CYP3A inhibitors in patients receiving VEPPANU 200 mg once daily. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce VEPPANU dosage [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . Avoid concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors in patients receiving VEPPANU 100 mg once daily. Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Vepdegestrant is a CYP3A substrate. Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inhibitor may increase vepdegestrant plasma concentration [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may increase the risk of VEPPANU-associated adverse reactions. Strong CYP3A Inducers Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers in patients receiving VEPPANU 200 mg once daily. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, increase VEPPANU dosage [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . Avoid concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers in patients receiving VEPPANU 100 mg once daily. Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Vepdegestrant is a CYP3A substrate. Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inducer may decrease vepdegestrant plasma concentration [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may reduce the effectiveness of VEPPANU. 7.2 Effect of VEPPANU on Other Drugs Table 6 describes drug interactions where concomitant use of VEPPANU affects another drug. Table 6: VEPPANU Drug Interactions that Affect Other Drugs Certain P-gp Substrates Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use with certain P-gp substrates where minimal increases in concentration may lead to serious adverse reactions. Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Vepdegestrant is a P-gp inhibitor. Vepdegestrant increases exposure of P-gp substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates. Certain UGT1A9 Substrates Prevention or Management Refer to the Prescribing Information for UGT1A9 substrates where minimal increases in the concentration may lead to serious adverse reactions. Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Vepdegestrant is a UGT1A9 inhibitor. Vepdegestrant increases exposure of UGT1A9 substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates. 7.3 Drugs that Prolong QTc Interval Avoid concomitant use of VEPPANU with other drugs with a known potential to prolong the QTc interval. If concomitant use cannot be avoided: Obtain ECGs when initiating and during concomitant use, and as clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Withhold VEPPANU if the QTc interval is >480 ms or the change from baseline is >60 ms [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . Vepdegestrant causes QTc interval prolongation [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . Concomitant use of VEPPANU with other drugs that prolong the QTc interval may result in a greater increase in the QTc interval and adverse reactions associated with QTc interval prolongation, including Torsade de Pointes, other serious arrhythmias, and sudden death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a coupon or discount for Veppanu?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Veppanu. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Veppanu?
- Veppanu is marketed by Arvinas Operations. You can see Arvinas Operations's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Veppanu a brand-name or generic drug?
- Veppanu is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Vepdegestrant.
- Is Veppanu available over the counter?
- No. Veppanu is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Veppanu come in?
- Veppanu is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Veppanu FDA-registered?
- Veppanu is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA219835. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Veppanu safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Veppanu. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Veppanu?
- Veppanu's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following clinically significant adverse reaction is described elsewhere in the labeling: QTc Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Most common ( > 10%) adverse reactions with VEPPANU, including laboratory abnormalities, were decreased white blood cells, increased AST,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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