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Cotellic COBIMETINIB 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 63-count — NDC 50242-0717-86 package photo

Cotellic COBIMETINIB 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 63-count

by Genentech, Inc. · 63 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (50242-717-86)
NDC 50242-0717-86
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 50242-717-86 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains63-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 63 tablets 50242-0717-01
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 50242-717-86
Product NDC 50242-717
11-digit billing NDC 50242071786
RxCUI 1722370, 1722376
UNII 6EXI96H8SV
Application # NDA206192
SPL Set ID c387579e-cee0-4334-bd1e-73f93ac1bde6
Established class (EPC) Kinase Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Kinase Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2015-11-10
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance COBIMETINIB FUMARATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 50242-717-86 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 50242-0717-86. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Kinase Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Kinase Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) inhibitors
How it works Kinase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerGenentech, Inc.
Application holderGENENTECH INC
FDA applicationNDA206192 (NDA)
Labeler code50242
First marketedNov 2015
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio93 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

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  • Report severe or widespread skin rashes immediately, as serious skin reactions can occur.
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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color White
ShapeRound
ImprintCOB
Size7 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII M28OL1HH48
    Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII G2M7P15E5P
    Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a synthetic polymer used as a solvent, humectant, and thickening agent in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients, retain moisture in the product, and achieve the desired consistency.
  • UNII 532B59J990
    Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer made from plant-derived materials. It's used as a binder to hold ingredients together, a film-former in coatings, and a thickener in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 63 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Cotellic 20 mgthis 50242-0717-86 Genentech, 63 tablets FDA listed
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2015
First FDA approval
Nov 2015
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
11 years listed
🛡️
2036
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Dec 2036. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Nov 10, 2015 RLD RS ⏳ ~10.3 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 8362002 — method of use (U-1776)
US 10478400 — drug substance (U-1776)
US 11087354 — method of use (U-1776)
US 11597699 — method of use (U-3554)
US 10590102 — drug substance (U-1776)
US 11254649 — drug substance (U-1776)
US 7803839 — drug substance
US 8362002*PED — drug product
US 7803839*PED — drug product
US 11254649*PED — drug product
US 10478400*PED — drug product
US 10590102*PED — drug product
US 11087354*PED — drug product
Exclusivity M-278
Exclusivity ODE-416
Exclusivity PED
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2035 2037
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (13)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 8362002 ↗ Method of use U-1776 Oct 5, 2026
US 10478400 ↗ Drug substance U-1776 Jun 29, 2036
US 11087354 ↗ Method of use U-1776 Jun 22, 2034
US 11597699 ↗ Method of use U-3554 Oct 5, 2026
US 10590102 ↗ Drug substance U-1776 Jun 30, 2036
US 11254649 ↗ Drug substance U-1776 Jun 30, 2036
US 7803839 ↗ Drug substance Nov 10, 2029
US 8362002*PED ↗ Drug product Apr 5, 2027
US 7803839*PED ↗ Drug product May 10, 2030
US 11254649*PED ↗ Drug product Dec 30, 2036
US 10478400*PED ↗ Drug product Dec 29, 2036
US 10590102*PED ↗ Drug product Dec 30, 2036
US 11087354*PED ↗ Drug product Dec 22, 2034
FDA exclusivity
CodeWhat it grantsExpires
M-278New indication / labeling change (3-year)Jul 28, 2025
ODE-416Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year)Oct 28, 2029
PEDPediatric Exclusivity (+6 months)Jan 28, 2026
Common questions
Is there a generic version of this drug?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for this drug. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Dec 2036 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
63 tablets50242-0717-01 168 Rx · $988,902
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 168 Rx · 7,662 units · $988,902 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Cotellic — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Cotellic. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$2.8M
Claims incl. refills
565
Beneficiaries
233
Spend / beneficiary
$12,037.81
Spend / claim
$4,964.27
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
50242-0717-01 63 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (50242-717-01) 2015-11-10 Active
50242-0717-86 You're viewing this 63 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (50242-717-86) 2015-11-10 Active

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — the 63 tablets pack carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 50242-0717-86?
NDC 50242-0717-86 is a 63-count package — 63 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle, plastic.
What is the difference between NDC 50242-0717-86 and NDC 50242-0717-01?
Both are Cotellic COBIMETINIB 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated — the drug itself is identical. NDC 50242-0717-86 is the 63-count package, while NDC 50242-0717-01 is the 63 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Cotellic COBIMETINIB 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated?
Bill NDC 50242-0717-86 — the 11-digit billing format is 50242071786. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 50242-717-86, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 50242-0717-86, written without dashes as 50242071786. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 50242-0717-86, the first segment (50242) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Genentech, Inc.; the middle segment (0717) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (86) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Genentech, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 63 tablets (50242-0717-01). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Genentech, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 106 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE COTELLIC ® is a kinase inhibitor indicated: For the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation, in combination with vemurafenib. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) As a single agent for the treatment of adult patients with histiocytic neoplasms. ( 1.2 , 14.2 )

1.1Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma COTELLIC ® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation, in combination with vemurafenib.

1.2Histiocytic Neoplasms COTELLIC®, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with histiocytic neoplasms.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Confirm the presence of BRAF V600E or V600K mutation in tumor specimens prior to initiation of COTELLIC with vemurafenib for patients with melanoma. ( 2.1 ) The recommended dose is 60 mg orally once daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Take COTELLIC with or without food. ( 2.2 )

2.1Patient Selection for Treatment of Melanoma Confirm the presence of BRAF V600E or V600K mutation in tumor specimens prior to initiation of treatment with COTELLIC with vemurafenib. Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of BRAF V600 mutations in melanoma is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics .

2.2Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage regimen of COTELLIC is 60 mg (three 20 mg tablets) orally taken once daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Take COTELLIC with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . If a dose of COTELLIC is missed or if vomiting occurs when the dose is taken, resume dosing with the next scheduled dose.

2.3Dose Modifications Concurrent CYP3A Inhibitors Do not take strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors while taking COTELLIC. If concurrent short term (14 days or less) use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable for patients who are taking COTELLIC 60 mg, reduce COTELLIC dose to 20 mg. After discontinuation of a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, resume previous dose of COTELLIC 60 mg [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Use an alternative to a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor in patients who are taking a reduced dose of COTELLIC (40 or 20 mg daily) [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Adverse Reactions Review the Full Prescribing Information for vemurafenib for recommended dose modifications. Table 1.

Recommended Dose Reductions for COTELLIC First Dose Reduction 40 mg orally once daily Second Dose Reduction 20 mg orally once daily Subsequent Modification Permanently discontinue COTELLIC if unable to tolerate 20 mg orally once daily Table 2. Recommended Dose Modifications for COTELLIC for Adverse Reactions Severity of Adverse Reaction National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.0 (NCI CTCAE v4.0) Dose Modification for COTELLIC New Primary Malignancies (cutaneous and non-cutaneous) No dose modification is required.

Hemorrhage Grade 3 Withhold COTELLIC for up to 4 weeks. If improved to Grade 0 or 1, resume at the next lower dose level. If not improved within 4 weeks, permanently discontinue.

Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Cardiomyopathy Asymptomatic, absolute decrease in LVEF from baseline of greater than 10% and less than institutional lower limit of normal (LLN) Withhold COTELLIC for 2 weeks; repeat LVEF. Resume at next lower dose if all of the following are present: LVEF is at or above LLN and Absolute decrease from baseline LVEF is 10% or less.

Permanently discontinue if any of the following are present: LVEF is less than LLN or Absolute decrease from baseline LVEF is more than 10%. Symptomatic LVEF decrease from baseline Withhold COTELLIC for up to 4 weeks, repeat LVEF. Resume at next lower dose if all of the following are present: Symptoms resolve and LVEF is at or above LLN and Absolute decrease from baseline LVEF is 10% or less.

Permanently discontinue if any of the following are present: Symptoms persist, or LVEF is less than LLN, or Absolute decrease from baseline LVEF is more than 10%. Dermatologic Reactions Grade 2 (intolerable), Grade 3 or 4 Withhold or reduce dose. Serous Retinopathy or Retinal Vein Occlusion Serous retinopathy Withhold COTELLIC for up to 4 weeks.

If signs and symptoms improve, resume at the next lower dose level. If not improved or symptoms recur at the lower dose within 4 weeks, permanently discontinue. Retinal vein occlusion Permanently discontinue COTELLIC.

Liver Laboratory Abnorma…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 22 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 20 mg, white, round, film-coated, debossed on one side with "COB". Tablets: 20 mg ( 3)

Contraindications 7 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Review the Full Prescribing Information for vemurafenib for information on the serious risks of vemurafenib. New primary malignancies, cutaneous and non-cutaneous : Monitor patients for new malignancies prior to initiation of therapy, while on therapy, and for up to 6 months following the last dose of COTELLIC. ( 5.1 ) Hemorrhage : Major hemorrhagic events can occur with COTELLIC.

Monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding. ( 5.2 , 2.3 ) Cardiomyopathy : The risk of cardiomyopathy is increased in patients receiving COTELLIC with vemurafenib compared with vemurafenib as a single agent. The safety of COTELLIC has not been established in patients with decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).

Evaluate LVEF before treatment, after one month of treatment, then every 3 months thereafter during treatment with COTELLIC. ( 5.3 , 2.3 ) Severe Dermatologic Reactions : Monitor for severe skin rashes. Interrupt, reduce, or discontinue COTELLIC.

( 5.4 , 2.3 ) Serous Retinopathy and Retinal Vein Occlusion : Perform an ophthalmological evaluation at regular intervals and for any visual disturbances. Permanently discontinue COTELLIC for retinal vein occlusion (RVO). ( 5.5 , 2.3 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver laboratory tests during treatment and as clinically indicated.

( 5.6 , 2.3 ) Rhabdomyolysis : Monitor creatine phosphokinase periodically and as clinically indicated for signs and symptoms of rhabdomyolysis. ( 5.7 , 2.3 ) Severe Photosensitivity : Advise patients to avoid sun exposure. ( 5.8 , 2.3 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm.

Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.9 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

5.1New Primary Malignancies New primary malignancies, cutaneous and non-cutaneous, can occur with COTELLIC. Cutaneous Malignancies : In Trial 1, the following cutaneous malignancies or premalignant conditions occurred in the COTELLIC with vemurafenib arm and the vemurafenib arm, respectively: cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cuSCC) or keratoacanthoma (KA) (6% and 20%), basal cell carcinoma (4.5% and 2.4%), and second primary melanoma (0.8% and 2.4%). Among patients receiving COTELLIC with vemurafenib, the median time to detection of first cuSCC/KA was 4 months (range: 2 to 11 months), and the median time to detection of basal cell carcinoma was 4 months (range: 27 days to 13 months).

The time to onset in the two patients with second primary melanoma was 9 months and 12 months. Perform dermatologic evaluations prior to initiation of therapy and every 2 months while on therapy. Manage suspicious skin lesions with excision and dermatopathologic evaluation.

No dose modifications are recommended for COTELLIC [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Conduct dermatologic monitoring for 6 months following discontinuation of COTELLIC when administered with vemurafenib. Non-Cutaneous Malignancies : Based on its mechanism of action, vemurafenib may promote growth and development of malignancies [refer to the Full Prescribing Information for vemurafenib] .

In Trial 1, 0.8% of patients in the COTELLIC with vemurafenib arm and 1.2% of patients in the vemurafenib arm developed non-cutaneous malignancies. Monitor patients receiving COTELLIC, when administered with vemurafenib, for signs or symptoms of non-cutaneous malignancies.

5.2Hemorrhage Hemorrhage, including major hemorrhages defined as symptomatic bleeding in a critical area or organ, can occur with COTELLIC. In Trial 1, the incidence of Grade 3–4 hemorrhages was 1.2% in patients receiving COTELLIC with vemurafenib and 0.8% in patients receiving vemurafenib. Hemorrhage (all grades) was 13% in patients receiving COTELLIC with vemurafenib and 7% in patients receiving vemurafenib.

Cerebral hemorrhage occurred in 0.8% of patients receiving COTELLIC with vemurafenib and in none of the patients receiving vemurafenib. Gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage (3.6% vs 1.2%), reproductive system hemorrh…

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: New Primary Cutaneous Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Serious Dermatologic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Serous Retinopathy and Retinal Vein Occlusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Severe Photosensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma: Most common adverse reactions for COTELLIC (≥20%) are diarrhea, photosensitivity reaction, nausea, pyrexia, and vomiting.

The most common (≥5%) Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities are increased GGT, increased CPK, hypophosphatemia, increased ALT, lymphopenia, increased AST, increased alkaline phosphatase, hyponatremia. ( 6.1 ) Histiocytic neoplasms: Most common adverse reactions (≥20%) are acneiform dermatitis, diarrhea, infection, fatigue, nausea, edema, dry skin, maculopapular rash, pruritus, dyspepsia, vomiting, dyspnea and urinary tract infections. The most common (≥5%) grade 3-4 lab abnormalities include: Hyponatremia, increased blood creatine phosphokinase, hypokalemia, increased blood creatinine, increased AST, hypocalcemia, lymphopenia, leukopenia, anemia ( 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.

6.1Clinical 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. Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma The safety of COTELLIC was evaluated in Trial 1, a randomized (1:1), double-blind, active-controlled trial in previously untreated patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive, unresectable or metastatic melanoma [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

All patients received vemurafenib 960 mg twice daily on Days 1–28 and received either COTELLIC 60 mg once daily (n=247) or placebo (n=246) on Days 1–21 of each 28-day treatment cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. In the COTELLIC plus vemurafenib arm, 66% percent of patients were exposed for greater than 6 months and 24% of patients were exposed for greater than 1 year. Patients with abnormal liver function tests, history of acute coronary syndrome within 6 months, evidence of Class II or greater congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association), active central nervous system lesions, or evidence of retinal pathology were excluded from Trial 1.

The demographics and baseline tumor characteristics of patients enrolled in Trial 1 are summarized in Clinical Studies [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. In Trial 1, 15% of patients receiving COTELLIC experienced an adverse reaction that resulted in permanent discontinuation of COTELLIC. The most common adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation were liver laboratory abnormalities defined as increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (2.4%), increased gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) (1.6%) and increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (1.6%); rash (1.6%); pyrexia (1.2%); and retinal detachment (2%).

Among the 247 patients receiving COTELLIC, adverse reactions led to dose interruption or reductions in 55%. The most common reasons for dose interruptions or reductions of COTELLIC were rash (11%) , diarrhea (9%), chorioretinopathy (7%), pyrexia (6%), vomiting (6%), nausea (5%), and increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) (4.9%). The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions with COTELLIC were diarrhea, photosensitivity reaction, nausea, pyrexia, and vomiting.

Table 3. Incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions Occurring in ≥10% (All Grades) of Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma Patien…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Avoid concomitant administration of COTELLIC with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers or inhibitors. ( 2.3 , 7.1 , 7.2 )

7.1Effect of Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors on COTELLIC Coadministration of COTELLIC with itraconazole (a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) increased cobimetinib systemic exposure by 6.7-fold. Avoid concurrent use of COTELLIC and strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If concurrent short term (14 days or less) use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors including certain antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, ciprofloxacin) is unavoidable for patients who are taking COTELLIC 60 mg, reduce COTELLIC dose to 20 mg.

After discontinuation of a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, resume COTELLIC at the previous dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Use an alternative to a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor in patients who are taking a reduced dose of COTELLIC (40 or 20 mg daily) [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

7.2Effect of Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers on COTELLIC Coadministration of COTELLIC with a strong CYP3A inducer may decrease cobimetinib systemic exposure by more than 80% and reduce its efficacy. Avoid concurrent use of COTELLIC and strong or moderate CYP3A inducers including but not limited to carbamazepine, efavirenz, phenytoin, rifampin, and St. John's Wort [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Do not breastfeed while taking COTELLIC. ( 8.2 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, COTELLIC can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ]. There are no available data on the use of COTELLIC during pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of cobimetinib in pregnant rats during organogenesis was teratogenic and embryotoxic at exposures (AUC) that were 0.9 to 1.4-times those observed in humans at the recommended human dose of 60 mg [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 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Administration of cobimetinib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in increased post-implantation loss, including total litter loss, at exposures (AUC) of 0.9–1.4 times those in humans at the recommended dose of 60 mg.

Post-implantation loss was primarily due to early resorptions. Fetal malformations of the great vessels and skull (eye sockets) occurred at the same exposures.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of cobimetinib in human milk, effects on the breastfed infant, or effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, advise a nursing woman not to breastfeed during treatment with COTELLIC and for 2 weeks after the final dose.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Females COTELLIC can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with COTELLIC and for 2 weeks after the final dose of COTELLIC. Infertility Females and Males Based on findings in animals, COTELLIC may reduce fertility in females and males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] .

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of COTELLIC have not been established in pediatric patients. The safety and effectiveness of COTELLIC were assessed, but not established, in a multi-center, open-label, dose-escalation study in 55 pediatric patients aged 2 to 17 years with solid tumors [NCT02639546]. No new safety events were observed in pediatric patients in this trial.

Exposure in pediatric patients who received COTELLIC at the maximum tolerated dosage were lower than those previously observed in adults who received the approved recommended dosage. Juvenile Animal Data In a 4-week juvenile rat toxicology study, daily oral doses of 3 mg/kg (approximately 0.13–0.5 times the adult human AUC at the recommended dose of 60 mg) between postnatal Days 10–17 (approximately equivalent to ages 1–2 years in humans) were associated with mortality, the cause of which was not defined.

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of COTELLIC did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.

8.6Hepatic Impairment Adjustment in the starting dose of COTELLIC is not required in patients with mild (Child-Pugh score A), moderate (Child-Pugh B) or severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

8.7Renal Impairment No dedicated pharmacokinetic trial in patients with renal impairment has been conducted. Dose adjustment is not recommended for mild to moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to 89 mL/min) based on the results of the population pharmacokinetic analysis. A recommended dose has not been established for patients with severe renal impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, COTELLIC can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ]. There are no available data on the use of COTELLIC during pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of cobimetinib in pregnant rats during organogenesis was teratogenic and embryotoxic at exposures (AUC) that were 0.9 to 1.4-times those observed in humans at the recommended human dose of 60 mg [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 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Administration of cobimetinib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in increased post-implantation loss, including total litter loss, at exposures (AUC) of 0.9–1.4 times those in humans at the recommended dose of 60 mg.

Post-implantation loss was primarily due to early resorptions. Fetal malformations of the great vessels and skull (eye sockets) occurred at the same exposures.

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of COTELLIC have not been established in pediatric patients. The safety and effectiveness of COTELLIC were assessed, but not established, in a multi-center, open-label, dose-escalation study in 55 pediatric patients aged 2 to 17 years with solid tumors [NCT02639546]. No new safety events were observed in pediatric patients in this trial.

Exposure in pediatric patients who received COTELLIC at the maximum tolerated dosage were lower than those previously observed in adults who received the approved recommended dosage. Juvenile Animal Data In a 4-week juvenile rat toxicology study, daily oral doses of 3 mg/kg (approximately 0.13–0.5 times the adult human AUC at the recommended dose of 60 mg) between postnatal Days 10–17 (approximately equivalent to ages 1–2 years in humans) were associated with mortality, the cause of which was not defined.

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8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of COTELLIC did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.

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10 OVERDOSAGE There is no information on overdosage of COTELLIC.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Cobimetinib is a reversible inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/extracellular signal regulated kinase 1 (MEK1) and MEK2. MEK proteins are upstream regulators of the extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) pathway, which promotes cellular proliferation. BRAF V600E and K mutations result in constitutive activation of the BRAF pathway which includes MEK1 and MEK2.

In mice implanted with tumor cell lines expressing BRAF V600E, cobimetinib inhibited tumor cell growth. Cobimetinib and vemurafenib target two different kinases in the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK pathway. Compared to either drug alone, coadministration of cobimetinib and vemurafenib resulted in increased apoptosis in vitro and reduced tumor growth in mouse implantation models of tumor cell lines harboring BRAF V600E mutations.

Cobimetinib also prevented vemurafenib-mediated growth enhancement of a wild-type BRAF tumor cell line in an in vivo mouse implantation model.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinically relevant QT prolongation has been reported with vemurafenib, further QTc prolongation was not observed when cobimetinib 60 mg daily was co-administered with vemurafenib. Monitor ECG and electrolytes before initiating treatment and routinely during treatment with cobimetinib, when administered with vemurafenib. Review the Full Prescribing Information for vemurafenib for details.

12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of cobimetinib was studied in healthy subjects and cancer patients. Cobimetinib exhibits linear pharmacokinetics in the dose range of 3.5 to 100 mg (i.e., 0.06 to 1.7 times the recommended dosage). Following oral administration of COTELLIC 60 mg once daily, steady-state was reached by 9 days with a mean accumulation ratio of 2.4-fold (44% CV).

Absorption Following oral dosing of 60 mg once daily in cancer patients, the median time to achieve peak plasma levels (T max ) was 2.4 (range:1–24) hours, geometric mean steady-state AUC 0-24h was 4340 ng∙h/mL (61% CV) and C max was 273 ng/mL (60% CV). The absolute bioavailability of COTELLIC was 46% (90% CI: 40%, 53%) in healthy subjects. A high-fat meal (comprised of approximately 150 calories from protein, 250 calories from carbohydrate, and 500–600 calories from fat) had no effect on cobimetinib AUC and C max after a single 20 mg COTELLIC was administered to healthy subjects.

Distribution Cobimetinib is 95% bound to human plasma proteins in vitro, independent of drug concentration. No preferential binding to human red blood cells was observed (blood to plasma ratio of 0.93). The estimated apparent volume of distribution was 806 L in cancer patients based on a population PK analysis.

Elimination Following oral administration of COTELLIC 60 mg once daily in cancer patients, the mean elimination half-life (t 1/2 ) was 44 (range: 23–70) hours and the mean apparent clearance (CL/F) was

13.8L/h (61% CV). Metabolism CYP3A oxidation and UGT2B7 glucuronidation were the major pathways of cobimetinib metabolism in vitro. Following oral administration of a single 20 mg radiolabeled cobimetinib dose, no oxidative metabolites >10% of total circulating radioactivity were observed.

Excretion Following oral administration of a single 20 mg radiolabeled cobimetinib dose, 76% of the dose was recovered in the feces (with 6.6% as unchanged drug) and 17.8% of the dose was recovered in the urine (with 1.6% as unchanged drug). Specific Populations Age, Sex, and Race/Ethnicity: Based on the population pharmacokinetic analysis, age (19–88 years), sex, or race/ethnicity does not have a clinically important effect on the systemic exposure of cobimetinib. Hepatic Impairment Following a single 10 mg COTELLIC dose, the geometric mean total cobimetinib exposure (AUC inf ) values were similar in subjects with mild or moderate hepatic impairment and was decreased by 31% in subjects with severe hepatic impairment compared to subjects with normal hepatic function. [ s…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Cobimetinib is a reversible inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/extracellular signal regulated kinase 1 (MEK1) and MEK2. MEK proteins are upstream regulators of the extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) pathway, which promotes cellular proliferation. BRAF V600E and K mutations result in constitutive activation of the BRAF pathway which includes MEK1 and MEK2.

In mice implanted with tumor cell lines expressing BRAF V600E, cobimetinib inhibited tumor cell growth. Cobimetinib and vemurafenib target two different kinases in the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK pathway. Compared to either drug alone, coadministration of cobimetinib and vemurafenib resulted in increased apoptosis in vitro and reduced tumor growth in mouse implantation models of tumor cell lines harboring BRAF V600E mutations.

Cobimetinib also prevented vemurafenib-mediated growth enhancement of a wild-type BRAF tumor cell line in an in vivo mouse implantation model.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING COTELLIC (cobimetinib) is supplied as 20 mg film-coated tablets debossed on one side with "COB". COTELLIC tablets are available in bottles of 63 tablets. NDC 50242-717-01 Storage and Stability: Store at room temperature below 30°C (86°F).

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Storage and Stability: Store at room temperature below 30°C (86°F).

📋 Description 155 words

11 DESCRIPTION Cobimetinib fumarate is a kinase inhibitor. The chemical name is ( S )-[3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)phenyl] [3-hydroxy-3-(piperidin-2-yl)azetidin-1-yl]methanone hemifumarate. It has a molecular formula C 46 H 46 F 6 I 2 N 6 O 8 (2 C 21 H 21 F 3 IN 3 O 2 ∙ C 4 H 4 O 4 ) with a molecular mass of 1178.71 as a fumarate salt.

Cobimetinib fumarate has the following chemical structure: Cobimetinib is a fumarate salt appearing as white to off-white solid and exhibits a pH dependent solubility. COTELLIC (cobimetinib) tablets are supplied as white, round, film-coated 20 mg tablets for oral administration, debossed on one side with "COB". Each 20 mg tablet contains 22 mg of cobimetinib fumarate, which corresponds to 20 mg of the cobimetinib free base.

The inactive ingredients of COTELLIC are: Tablet Core: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate. Coating: polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol 3350, talc. Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients ~2 min read

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Inform patients of the following: New primary cutaneous malignancies : Advise patients to contact their health care provider immediately for change in or development of new skin lesions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Hemorrhage : Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider to seek immediate medical attention for signs or symptoms of unusual severe bleeding or hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ].

Cardiomyopathy : Advise patients to report any history of cardiac disease and of the requirement for cardiac monitoring prior to and during COTELLIC administration. Instruct patients to immediately report any signs or symptoms of left ventricular dysfunction to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Serious dermatologic reactions : Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider to immediately report severe skin changes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .

Serous retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion : Instruct patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider if they experience any changes in their vision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Hepatotoxicity : Advise patients that treatment with COTELLIC requires monitoring of their liver function. Instruct patients to report any signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] .

Rhabdomyolysis : Instruct patients to report any signs and symptoms of muscle pain or weakness to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Severe photosensitivity : Advise patients to avoid sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen and lip balm (SPF ≥30) when outdoors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] . Embryo-fetal toxicity : Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus.

Advise females to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, or if pregnancy is suspected, during treatment with COTELLIC [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) , Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Females of reproductive potential : Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with COTELLIC and for at least 2 weeks after the final dose of COTELLIC [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ]. Lactation : Advise females not to breastfeed during treatment with COTELLIC and for 2 weeks after the final dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ].

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