sorafenib 200 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 120-count
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Sorafenib Tosylate 200 mg 00378-1201-78 | Mylan | 120 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sorafenib 200 mg 00480-5425-89 | Teva | 120 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sorafenib 200 mg 13668-0682-12 | Torrent | 120 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| sorafenib 200 mg 24979-0715-04 | Upsher-Smith | 60 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| sorafenib 200 mg 43598-0458-04 | Dr.Reddys | 120 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Nexavar 200 mg 50419-0488-58 | Bayer | 120 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Nexavar 200 mg 50419-0489-01 | Bayer | 120 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| sorafenib 200 mgthis 51407-0760-12 | Golden | 120 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| sorafenib 200 mg 51990-0201-06 | Yabao | 60 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Sorafenib tablets are a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma(1.1) Locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) refractory to radioactive iodine treatment (1.3)
1.1Hepatocellular Carcinoma Sorafenib tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
1.3Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Sorafenib tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive,differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) that is refractory to radioactive iodine treatment.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2.1Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of sorafenib tablets is 400 mg orallytwice daily without food (at least 1 hourbefore or 2 hours after a meal) until the patient is no longer clinically benfiting from therapy or until unacceptable toxicity. •The recommended dosage is 400 mg orally twice daily without food. (2.1)
2.2Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions Recommended Dosage Modifications The recommended dosage modifications for adverse reactions are provided in Tables 1, 2, and 3. Table 1: Recommended Dose Reductions forAdverse Reactions Dose Reduction Hepatocellular Carcinoma Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma First Dose Reduction 400 mg orally once daily 400 mg orally in the morning and 200 mg orally in the evening about 12 hours apart OR 200 mg orally in the morning and 400 mg orally in the evening about 12 hours apart Second Dose Reduction 200 mg orally once daily OR 400 every other day 200 mg orally twice daily Third Dose Reduction None 200 mg orally once daily Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications of Sorafenib Tablets for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity 1 Sorafenib T ablets Dosage M odification Cardiovascular Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Cardiac Ischemia and/or Infarction Grade 2 and above Permanently discontinue.
Congestive Heart Failure Grade 3 Interrupt2 until Grade 1 or less, resume at reduced dose by 1 dose level.3 Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Grade 2 and above requiring medical intervention Permanently discontinue. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Grade 2 (symptomatic/persistent) OR Grade 2 symptomatic increase by greater than 20 mm Hg (diastolic) or greater than 140/90 mm Hg if previously within normal limits OR Grade 3 Interrupt until symptoms resolve and diastolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg, then resume at reduced dose by 1 dose level.3 If needed, reduce another dose level.3 Grade 4 Permanently discontinue.
G astrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Any grade Permanently discontinue. QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] Greater than 500 milliseconds OR Increase from baseline of 60 milliseconds or greater Interrupt and correct electrolyte abnormalities (magnesium, potassium, calcium). Use medical judgement before restarting.
Drug-Induced Liver Injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] Grade 3 ALT or higher in the absence of another cause4 OR AST/ALT greater than 3 × upper limit normal (ULN) with bilirubin greater than 2 × ULN in the absence of another cause4 Permanently discontinue. Non-hematological toxicities [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] Grade 2 Continue treatment at reduced dose by 1 dose level. Grade 3 1st occurrence Interrupt until Grade 2 or less, then resume at reduced dose by 1 dose level.
No improvement within 7 days OR 2nd or 3rd occurrence Interrupt until Grade 2 or less, then resume at reduced dose by 2 dose levels. 4th occurrence Interrupt until Grade 2 or less, then resume at reduced dose by 2 dose levels for HCC or 3 dose levels for DTC. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue.
1 Adverse reactions graded according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 3.0 (NCI CTCAE v3.0). 2 If no recovery after 30 day interruption, discontinue treatment unless the patient is deriving clinical benefit. 3 If more than 2 dose reductions are required, permanently discontinue treatment.
4 In addition, any grade increased alkaline phosphatase in the absence of known bone pathology and Grade 2 or worse increased bilirubin; any 1 of the following: INR of 1.5 or greater, ascites and/or encephalopathy in the absence of underlying cirrhosis or other organ failure considered to be due to drug-induced liver injury. Table 3: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Dermatologic Toxicities Dermatologic Toxicity Grade Occurrence Sorafenib T ablets Dosage Modification Hepatocellular Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Grade 2: Painf…
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Sorafenib Tablets, USP 200 mg are round, pink, film-coated tablets, debossed with “YB” on one side and “201” on the other side. Tablets: 200 mg (3)
⛔ Contraindications ▾
Sorafenib tablets are contraindicated in patients with known severe hypersensitivity to sorafenib or any other component of sorafenib tablets. (4) Sorafenib tablets in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel is contraindicated in patients with squamous cell lung cancer. (4) 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Sorafenib tablets are contraindicated in patients with known severe hypersensitivity to sorafenib or any other component of sorafenib tablets.
Sorafenib tablets in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel are contraindicated in patients with squamous cell lung cancer [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
Cardiovascular Events: Consider temporary or permanent discontinuation of sorafenib tablets.(2.2, 5.1) Hemorrhage: Discontinue sorafenib tablets if needed. (5.2) Hypertension: Monitor blood pressure weekly during the first 6 weeks and periodically thereafter. Consider temporary or permanent discontinuation for severe or persistent hypertension despite antihypertensive therapy.(5.3) Dermatologic Toxicities: Interrupt and/or decrease dose.
Discontinue for severe or persistent reactions, or if Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis is suspected.(5.4) Gastrointestinal Perforation: Discontinue sorafenib tablets. (5.5) Risk of Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold sorafenib tablets for at least 10 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing.
The safety of resumption of sorafenib tablets after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established. (5.7) QT Prolongation: Monitor electrocardiograms and electrolytes in patients at increased risk for ventricular arrhythmias. Correct electrolytes.
Interrupt if QTc greater than 500 msec or increases greater than 60 msec from baseline.( 2.2, 5.9, 12.2) Drug-Induced Liver Injury: Monitor liver function tests regularly; discontinue for unexplained transaminase elevations. (5.10) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Sorafenib tablets may cause fetal harm. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception.
(5.11, 8.1, 8.3) Impairment of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Suppression (TSH) in DTC: Monitor TSH monthly and adjust thyroid replacement therapy in patients with thyroid cancer. (5.12)
5.1Cardiovascular Events In the SHARP (HCC) study, the incidence of cardiac ischemia/infarction was 2.7% in sorafenib tablets-treated patients compared with 1.3% in those receiving placebo, and in the DECISION (DTC) study, the incidence of cardiac ischemia/infarction was 1.9% in the sorafenib tablets -treated group compared with 0% in patients receiving placebo. Patients with unstable coronary artery disease or recent myocardial infarction were excluded from this study. In multiple clinical trials, congestive heart failure has been reported in 1.9% of sorafenib tablets - treated patients (N=2276) [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
Consider temporary or permanent discontinuation of sorafenib tablets in patients who develop cardiovascular events [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
5.2Hemorrhage An increased risk of bleeding may occur following sorafenib tablets administration. In the SHARP (HCC) study, the rates of bleeding from esophageal varices (2.4% and 4%) and of bleeding with a fatal outcome from any site (2.4% and 4%) were similar in sorafenib tablets -treated patients and those receiving placebo, respectively. In the DECISION (DTC) study, bleeding was reported in 17.4% of sorafenib tablets -treated patients and 9.6% of those receiving placebo; however, the incidence of Grade 3 bleeding was similar (1% and 1.4%) in sorafenib tablets -treated patients and in those receiving placebo.
If any bleeding necessitates medical intervention, consider permanent discontinuation of sorafenib tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Due to the potential risk of bleeding, treat tracheal, bronchial, and esophageal infiltration with local therapy prior to administering sorafenib tablets in patients with DTC.
5.3Hypertension In the SHARP (HCC) study, hypertension was reported in 9.4% of sorafenib tablets -treated patients and 4.3% of patients receiving placebo. In the DECISION (DTC) study, hypertension was reported in 40.6% of sorafenib tablets -treated patients and 12.4% of patients receiving placebo. Hypertension was usually mild to moderate, occurred early in the course of treatment, and was managed with standard antihypertensive therapy.
Permanent discontinuation due to hypertension occurred in 1 of 297 sorafenib tablets -treated patients in the SHARP (HCC) study, and 1 of 207 sorafenib…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Cardiovascular events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Dermatologic toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Gastrointestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] QT interval prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) and Clinical Pharmacology(12.2)] Drug-induced liver injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] Impairment of TSH suppression in DTC [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) are diarrhea, fatigue, infection, alopecia, hand-foot skin reaction, rash, weight loss, decreased appetite, nausea, gastrointestinal and abdominal pains, hypertension, and hemorrhage.
(6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC at 1-855-899-9180 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. The data described reflect exposure to sorafenib tablets in 504 patients who participated in placebo-controlled studies in hepatocellular carcinoma N=297), or differentiated thyroid carcinoma (N = 207). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%), which were considered to be related to sorafenib tablets, in patients with HCC or DTC are diarrhea, fatigue, infection, alopecia, hand-foot skin reaction, rash, weight loss, decreased appetite, nausea, gastrointestinal and abdominal pains, hypertension, and hemorrhage.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Table 4 shows the percentage of patients in the SHARP (HCC) study experiencing adverse reactions that were reported in at least 10% of patients and at a higher rate in the Sorafenib Tablets -treated group than in those eceiving placebo. Table 4: Adverse Reactions Reported in at Least 10% of Patients and at a Higher Rate in Sorafenib Tablets Arm than the Placebo Arm–SHARP (HCC) Adverse Reaction 1 Sorafenib Tablets N = 297 Placebo N = 302 All Grades% Grade 3% Grade 4% All Grades % Grade 3% Grade 4% Any Adverse Reaction 98 39 6 96 24 8 Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 55 10 < 1 25 2 0 Anorexia 29 3 0 18 3 < 1 Nausea 24 1 0 20 3 0 Vomiting 15 2 0 11 2 0 Constipation 14 0 0 10 0 0 Constitutional symptoms Fatigue 46 9 1 45 12 2 Weight loss 30 2 0 10 1 0 Pain Pain, abdomen 31 9 0 26 5 1 Dermatology/skin Hand-foot skin reaction 21 8 0 3 < 1 0 Rash/desquamation 19 1 0 14 0 0 Alopecia 14 0 0 2 0 0 Pruritus 14 < 1 0 11 < 1 0 Dry skin 10 0 0 6 0 0 Hepatobiliary/pancreas Liver dysfunction 11 2 1 8 2 1 1Adverse reactions graded according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 3.0 (NCI CTCAE v3.0).
Hypertension was reported in 9% of patients treated with sorafenib tablets and 4% of those receiving placebo. Grade 3 hypertension was reported in 4% of sorafenib tablets -treated patients and 1% of those receiving placebo. Hemorrhage/bleeding was reported in 18% of those receiving sorafenib tablets and 20% of patients receiving placebo.
The rates of Grade 3 and 4 bleeding were also higher in patients receiving placebo (Grade 3 – 3% sorafenib tablets and 5% placebo and Grade 4 – 2% sorafenib tablets and 4% placebo). Bleeding from esophageal varices was reported in 2.4% in sorafenib tablets -treated patients and 4% of patients receiving placebo. Renal failure was reported in <1% of patients treated with sorafenib tablets and 3% of patients receiving placebo.
Clinical pancreatitis was reported in 1 of 297 sorafenib tablets -treated patients (Grade 2). The rate of adverse reactions (including those associated with progressive disease) resulting in permanent discontinuation was similar in both the sorafenib…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
Strong CYP3A Inducers: Avoid strong CYP3A4 inducers.(7.1)
7.1Effect of Other Drugs on Sorafenib Tablets Strong CYP3A4 Inducers The concomitant use of sorafenib tablets with rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased the mean AUC of sorafenib, which may decrease the antitumor activity [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Avoid concomitant use of sorafenib tablets with strong CYP3A4 inducers, when possible, because these drugs can decrease the systemic exposure to sorafenib. Neomycin The concomitant use of sorafenib tablets with neomycin decreased the mean AUC of sorafenib, which may decrease the antitumor activity.
Avoid concomitant use of sorafenib tablets with neomycin. The effects of other antibiotics on the pharmacokinetics of sorafenib have not been studied [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
7.2Concomitant Use of Warfarin The concomitant use of sorafenib tablets and warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding or increased the INR. Monitor INR and for clinical bleeding episodes in patients taking warfarin while receiving sorafenib tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
7.3Drugs That Prolong the QT Interval Sorafenib tablets are associated with QTc interval prolongation. Avoid coadministration of sorafenib tablets with medicinal products with a known potential to prolong QT/QTc interval [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9), Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].
8.7Hepatic Impairment No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. The pharmacokinetics of sorafenib have not been studied in patients with severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. (8.2)
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)], sorafenib tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of sorafenib to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicities at maternal exposures that were significantly lower than human exposures at the recommended dose of 400 mg twice daily (see Data).
Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. 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 animal reproduction studies, sorafenib was teratogenic and induced embryo-fetal toxicity (including increased post-implantation loss, resorptions, skeletal retardations, and retarded fetal weight) when administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis. The effects occurred at doses considerably below the recommended human dose of 400 mg twice daily (approximately 500 mg/m2/day on a body surface area basis). Adverse intrauterine development effects were seen at doses >0.2 .mg/kg/day (1.2 mg/m2/day) in rats and ≥0.3 mg/kg/day (≥3.6 mg/m2/day) in rabbits.
These doses result in exposures (AUC) that are approximately 0.008 times the AUC in patients at the recommended dose.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of sorafenib or its metabolites in human milk, or its effects on the breast-fed child or on milk production. Sorafenib was present in milk of lactating rats (see Data). Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child from sorafenib, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with sorafenib and for 2 weeks after the last dose.
Data Animal Data Following administration of radiolabeled sorafenib to lactating Wistar rats, approximately 27% of the radioactivity was secreted into milk. The milk to plasma AUC ratio was approximately 5:1.
8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Sorafenib tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of sorafenib tablets. Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months following the last dose of sorafenib tablets.
Males Based on genotoxicity and findings in animal reproduction studies, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential and pregnant partners to use effective contraception during treatment with sorafenib tablets and for 3 months following the last dose of sorafenib tablets [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1), Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. Infertility Males Based on findings in animal studies, sorafenib tablets may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of sorafenib tablets have not been established in pediatric patients. Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data Repeat dosing of sorafenib to young and growing dogs resulted in irregular thickening of the femoral growth plate at daily sorafenib doses ≥600 mg/m2 (approximately 0.3 times the AUC at the recommended human dose), hypocellularity of the bone marrow adjoining the growth plate at 200 mg/m2/day (approximately 0.1 times the AUC at the recommended human dose), and alterations of the dentin composition at 600 mg/m2/day.
Similar effects were not observed in adult dogs when dosed for 4 weeks…
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE The adverse reactions observed at a dose of 800 mg twice daily (2 times the recommended dose) were primarily diarrhea and dermatologic. No information is available on symptoms of acute overdose in animals because of the saturation of absorption in oral acute toxicity studies conducted in animals. In cases of suspected overdose, withhold sorafenib tablets and institute supportive care.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action Sorafenib is a kinase inhibitor that decreases tumor cell proliferation in vitro. Sorafenib was shown to inhibit multiple intracellular (c-CRAF, BRAF and mutant BRAF) and cell surface kinases (KIT, FLT- 3, RET, RET/PTC, VEGFR-1, VEGFR- 2, VEGFR- 3, and PDGFR-ß). Several of these kinases are thought to be involved in tumor cell signaling, angiogenesis and apoptosis.
Sorafenib inhibited tumor growth of HCC and DTC human tumor xenografts in immunocompromised mice. Reductions in tumor angiogenesis were seen in models of HCC upon sorafenib treatment, and increases in tumor apoptosis were observed in models of HCC and DTC.
12.2Pharmacodynamics Cardiac Electrophysiology The effect of sorafenib tablets 400 mg twice daily on the QTc interval was evaluated in a multi-center, open- label, non-randomized trial in 53 patients with advanced cancer. No large changes in the mean QTc intervals (that is, >20 ms) from baseline were detected in the trial. After one 28-day treatment cycle, the largest mean QTc interval change of 8.5 ms (upper bound of two-sided 90% confidence interval, 13.3 ms) was observed at 6 hours post-dose on day 1 of cycle 2 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9), Drug Interactions (7.3)].
12.3Pharmacokinetics Multiple doses of sorafenib tablets for 7 days resulted in a 2.5- to 7-fold accumulation compared to a single dose. Steady-state plasma sorafenib concentrations were achieved within 7 days, with a peak-to-trough ratio of mean concentrations of less than 2. The steady-state concentrations of sorafenib following administration of sorafenib tablets 400 mg twice daily were evaluated in DTC and HCC patients.
Patients with DTC have mean steady-state concentrations that are 1.8-fold higher than patients with HCC. The reason for increased sorafenib concentrations in DTC patients is unknown. Mean C max and AUC increased less than proportionally beyond oral doses of 400 mg administered twice daily.
Absorption After administration of sorafenib tablets, the mean relative bioavailability was 38–49% when compared to an oral solution. Following oral administration, sorafenib reached peak plasma levels in approximately 3 hours. Effects of Food With a moderate-fat meal (30% fat; 700 calories), bioavailability was similar to that in the fasted state.
With a high-fat meal (50% fat; 900 calories), bioavailability was reduced by 29% compared to that in the fasted state. Distribution In vitro binding of sorafenib to human plasma proteins was 99.5%. Elimination The mean elimination half-life of sorafenib was approximately 25 to 48 hours.
Me tabolism Sorafenib undergoes oxidative metabolism by hepatic CYP3A4, as well as glucuronidation by UGT1A9. Excretion Sorafenib accounted for approximately 70–85% of the circulating analytes in plasma at steady-state. Eight metabolites of sorafenib have been identified, of which 5 have been detected in plasma.
The main circulating metabolite of sorafenib, the pyridine N-oxide that comprises approximately 9–16% of circulating analytes at steady-state, showed in vitro potency similar to that of sorafenib. Following oral administration of a 100 mg dose of a solution formulation of sorafenib, 96% of the dose was recovered within 14 days, with 77% of the dose excreted in feces and 19% of the dose excreted in urine as glucuronidated metabolites. Unchanged sorafenib, accounting for 51% of the dose, was found in feces but not in urine.
Specific Populations A study of the pharmacokinetics of sorafenib indicated that the mean AUC of sorafenib in Asians (N=78) was 30% lower than in Whites (N=40). Sex and age do not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of sorafenib. Patients with Renal Impairment Mild (CLcr 50-80 mL/min), moderate (CLcr 30 - <50 mL/min), and severe (CLcr <30 mL/min) renal impairment do not affect the pharmacokinetics of sorafenib [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)] .
Patients with Hepatic Impairment Mild (Child-Pugh A) and moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepa…
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Sorafenib Tablets, USP are supplied as round, pink, film-coated tablets, debossed with “YB” on one side and “201” on the other side. Bottles of 120 tablets NDC 51407-760-12 Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) [see USP controlled room temperature]. Store in a dry place.
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DESCRIPTION Sorafenib, a kinase inhibitor, is the tosylate salt of sorafenib. Sorafenib tosylate has the chemical name 4-(4-{3-[4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ureido}phenoxy)N2-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide 4 methylbenzenesulfonate. The molecular formula of sorafenib tosylate is C21H16ClF3N4O3 x C7H8O3S and the molecular weight of sorafenib tosylate is 637.0 g/mole.
Its structural formula is: : Sorafenib tosylate is a white to yellowish or brownish solid. Sorafenib tosylate is practically insoluble in aqueous media, slightly soluble in ethanol and soluble in PEG 400. Sorafenib Tablets, USP for oral use is supplied as film-coated tablets containing 200 mg sorafenib equivalent to 274 mg sorafenib tosylate and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide red, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, and titanium dioxide.
FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structural formula of Sorafenib tosylate
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 Patient Counseling Information Advise the patient to read FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Cardiovascular Events Discuss with patients that cardiac ischemia and/or infarction and congestive heart failure, have been reported during sorafenib tablets treatment, and that they should immediately report any episodes of chest pain or other symptoms of cardiac ischemia or congestive heart failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Bleeding Inform patients that sorafenib tablets can increase the risk of bleeding and that they should promptly report any episodes of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Inform patients that bleeding or elevations in the International Normalized Ratio (INR) have been reported in some patients taking warfarin while on sorafenib tablets and that their INR should be monitored regularly [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. Hypertension Inform patients that hypertension can develop during sorafenib tablets treatment, especially during the first six weeks of therapy, and that blood pressure should be monitored regularly during treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Skin Reactions Advise patients of the possible occurrence of hand-foot skin reaction and rash during sorafenib tablets treatment and appropriate countermeasures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Gastrointestinal Perforation Advise patients that cases of gastrointestinal perforation have been reported in patients taking sorafenib tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. Risk of Impaired Wound Healing Advise patients that sorafenib tablets may impair wound healing. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of any planned surgical procedure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].
QT Interval Prolongation Inform patients with a history of prolonged QT interval that sorafenib tablets can worsen the condition [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Inform patients that sorafenib tablets can cause hepatitis which may result in hepatic failure and death. Advise patients that liver function tests should be monitored regularly during treatment and to report signs and symptoms of hepatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)].
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise females to inform their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or become pregnant. Inform female patients of the risk to a fetus and potential loss of pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with sorafenib tablets and for 6 months after the last dose.
Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential or who are pregnant to use effective contraception during treatment with sorafenib tablets and for 3 months after receiving the last dose of sorafenib tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)]. Lactation Advise patients not to breastfeed while taking sorafenib tablets and for 2 weeks after receiving the last dose of sorafenib tablets [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)]. Missed Doses Instruct patients that if a dose of sorafenib tablets is missed, the next dose should be taken at the regularly scheduled time, and not double the dose.
Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they take too much sorafenib tablets. Distributed by UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC Maple Grove, MN 55369 Revised: 3/2026 Marketed by: GSMS, Inc. Camarillo, CA 93012 USA