Mekinist trametinib 2 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 14-count

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MEKINIST is a kinase inhibitor indicated as a single agent for the treatment of BRAF-inhibitor treatment-naïve patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 , 2.1 ) MEKINIST is indicated, in combination with dabrafenib, for: the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 , 2.1 ) the adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s), following complete resection.

( 1.2 , 2.1 ) the treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAF V600E mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.3 , 2.1 ) the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and with no satisfactory locoregional treatment options. ( 1.4 , 2.1 ) the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed following prior treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s). ( 1.5 , 2.1 ) the treatment of pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with low-grade glioma (LGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who require systemic therapy.

( 1.6 , 2.1 ) Limitations of Use : MEKINIST is not indicated for treatment of patients with colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition. ( 1.7 , 12.1 )

1.1BRAF V600E or V600K Mutation-Positive Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma MEKINIST ® is indicated, as a single agent in BRAF-inhibitor treatment-naïve patients or in combination with dabrafenib, for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)] .

1.2Adjuvant Treatment of BRAF V600E or V600K Mutation-Positive Melanoma MEKINIST is indicated, in combination with dabrafenib, for the adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s), following complete resection [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].

1.3BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC MEKINIST is indicated, in combination with dabrafenib, for the treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAF V600E mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)] .

1.4BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer MEKINIST is indicated, in combination with dabrafenib, for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and with no satisfactory locoregional treatment options [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)] .

1.5BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors MEKINIST is indicated, in combination with dabrafenib, for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed following prior treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)] . This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response [see Clinical Studies (14.6)] .

Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a co…

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of MEKINIST in adult patients is 2 mg orally once daily. The recommended dosage for MEKINIST in pediatric patients is based on body weight. ( 2 )

2.1Patient Selection Melanoma Confirm the presence of BRAF V600E or V600K mutation in tumor specimens prior to initiation of treatment with MEKINIST as a single agent or in combination with dabrafenib [see Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2)] . Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of BRAF V600 mutations in melanoma is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . NSCLC Confirm the presence of BRAF V600E mutation in tumor specimens prior to initiation of treatment with MEKINIST and dabrafenib [see Clinical Studies (14.3)] .

Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of BRAF V600E mutations in NSCLC is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . ATC Confirm the presence of BRAF V600E mutation in tumor specimens prior to initiation of treatment with MEKINIST and dabrafenib [see Clinical Studies (14.4)] . Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of BRAF V600E mutations in ATC is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics .

Solid Tumors Confirm the presence of BRAF V600E mutation in tumor specimens prior to initiation of treatment with MEKINIST and dabrafenib [see Clinical Studies (14.6)] . An FDA-approved test for the detection of BRAF V600E mutation in solid tumors other than melanoma and NSCLC is not currently available. Low-Grade Glioma Confirm the presence of BRAF V600E mutation in tumor specimens prior to initiation of treatment with MEKINIST and dabrafenib [see Clinical Studies (14.7)] .

An FDA-approved test for the detection of BRAF V600E mutation in LGG is not currently available.

2.2Recommended Dosage MEKINIST Tablets Adult Patients The recommended dosage for MEKINIST tablets in adult patients is 2 mg orally taken once daily [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . Pediatric Patients The recommended dosage for MEKINIST tablets in pediatric patients who weigh at least 26 kg is based on body weight (Table 1) [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . A recommended dosage of MEKINIST tablets has not been established in patients who weigh less than 26 kg.

Table 1. Recommended Dosage for MEKINIST Tablets in Pediatric Patients (Weight-based) Body Weight Recommended Dosage 26 to 37 kg 1 mg orally once daily 38 to 50 kg 1.5 mg orally once daily 51 kg or greater 2 mg orally once daily MEKINIST for Oral Solution Adult and Pediatric Patients The recommended dosage for MEKINIST for oral solution for adult and pediatric patients is based on body weight (Table 2) [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . Table 2.

Recommended Dosage for MEKINIST for Oral Solution in Adult and Pediatric Patients (Weight-based) Body Weight Recommended Dosage Total Volume of Oral Solution Once Daily (Trametinib Content) 8 kg 0.3 mg (6 mL) 9 kg 0.35 mg (7 mL) 10 kg 0.35 mg (7 mL) 11 kg 0.4 mg (8 mL) 12 to 13 kg 0.45 mg (9 mL) 14 to 17 kg 0.55 mg (11 mL) 18 to 21 kg 0.7 mg (14 mL) 22 to 25 kg 0.85 mg (17 mL) 26 to 29 kg 0.9 mg (18 mL) 30 to 33 kg 1 mg (20 mL) 34 to 37 kg 1.15 mg (23 mL) 38 to 41 kg 1.25 mg (25 mL) 42 to 45 kg 1.4 mg (28 mL) 46 to 50 kg 1.6 mg (32 mL) ≥ 51 kg 2 mg (40 mL) Duration of Treatment The recommended duration of treatment for patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma or solid tumors, metastatic NSCLC, or locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer is until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

The recommended duration of treatment in the adjuvant melanoma setting is until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity for up to 1 year. The recommended duration of treatment for pediatric patients with LGG is until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. Combination Therapy with Dabrafenib Refer to the dabrafenib prescribing information for recommended dabrafenib dosing information.

2.3 Administration Take MEKINIST at the same time each day, approx…

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS MEKINIST tablets: 0.5 mg tablets: Yellow, ovaloid, biconvex, unscored film-coated tablets with beveled edges and with the Novartis logo debossed on one side and ‘TT’ on the other side. 2 mg tablets: Pink, round, biconvex, unscored film-coated tablets with beveled edges and with the Novartis logo debossed on one side and ‘LL’ on the other side. MEKINIST for oral solution: White to almost white powder containing 4.7 mg of trametinib per bottle.

Each mL of reconstituted strawberry-flavored trametinib solution contains 0.05 mg of trametinib. MEKINIST Tablets: 0.5 mg, 2 mg ( 3 ) MEKINIST for Oral Solution: 4.7 mg ( 3 )

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). New Primary Cutaneous and Non-cutaneous Malignancies Advise patients that MEKINIST administered with dabrafenib can result in the development of new primary cutaneous and non-cutaneous malignancies. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for any new lesions, changes to existing lesions on their skin, or other signs and symptoms of malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .

Hemorrhage Advise patients that MEKINIST administered with dabrafenib increases the risk of intracranial and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider to seek immediate medical attention for signs or symptoms of unusual bleeding or hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] . Colitis and Gastrointestinal Perforation Advise patients that MEKINIST can cause colitis and gastrointestinal perforation and to contact their healthcare provider for signs or symptoms of colitis or gastrointestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .

Venous Thromboembolic Events Advise patients that MEKINIST administered with dabrafenib increases the risks of PE and DVT. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention for sudden onset of difficulty breathing, leg pain, or swelling [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . Cardiomyopathy Advise patients that MEKINIST can cause cardiomyopathy and to immediately report any signs or symptoms of heart failure to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .

Ocular Toxicities Advise patients that MEKINIST can cause severe visual disturbances that can lead to blindness and to contact their healthcare provider if they experience any changes in their vision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] . Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis Advise patients that MEKINIST can cause ILD (or pneumonitis). Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible if they experience signs, such as cough or dyspnea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .

Serious Febrile Reactions Advise patients that MEKINIST administered with dabrafenib can cause serious febrile reactions. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if they develop a fever while taking MEKINIST with dabrafenib [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] . Serious Skin Toxicities Advise patients that MEKINIST can cause serious skin toxicities, which may require hospitalization, and to contact their healthcare provider for progressive or intolerable rash.

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they develop signs and symptoms of a severe skin reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] . Hypertension Advise patients that MEKINIST can cause hypertension and that they need to undergo blood pressure monitoring and to contact their healthcare provider if they develop symptoms of hypertension, such as severe headache, blurry vision, or dizziness [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Diarrhea Advise patients that MEKINIST often causes diarrhea which may be severe in some cases.

Inform patients of the need to contact their healthcare provider if severe diarrhea occurs during treatment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise pregnant women and males of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)] . Advise females to contact their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy.

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with MEKINIST and for 4 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use condoms during treatment with MEKINIST and for 4 months after the last dose. Lactation Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with MEKINIST and for 4 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific…