Turalio pexidartinib hydrochloride 125 mg Capsule, 28-count
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Pexidartinib is used to treat a certain type of tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCT; tumors in or around a joint that can cause pain, swelling, and reduce movement). Pexidartinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that may help the tumor to shrink.
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| 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 · Q2 2026 | $219.44 | $6,144.29 / 28 capsules |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Turalio 125 mgthis 65597-0407-28 | Daiichi | 28 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
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| US 9358235 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | Jun 8, 2033 |
| US 8461169 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | Apr 19, 2028 |
| US 10189833 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | May 5, 2036 |
| US 10961240 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | Jul 24, 2038 |
| US 10189833 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | May 5, 2036 |
| US 9358235 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | Jun 8, 2033 |
| US 8461169 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | Apr 19, 2028 |
| US 10961240 ↗ | Method of use | U-2606 | Jul 24, 2038 |
| US 8404700 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 21, 2027 |
| US 10730876 ↗ | Drug substance | — | May 5, 2036 |
| US 7893075 ↗ | Drug substance | — | May 4, 2033 |
| US 8722702 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 21, 2027 |
| US 10941142 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jul 24, 2038 |
| US 10435404 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jul 24, 2038 |
| US 10730876 ↗ | Drug substance | — | May 5, 2036 |
| US 9802932 ↗ | Drug substance | — | May 5, 2036 |
| US 8404700 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 21, 2027 |
| US 10435404 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jul 24, 2038 |
| US 8722702 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 21, 2027 |
| US 7893075 ↗ | Drug substance | — | May 4, 2033 |
| US 9169250 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 21, 2027 |
| US 10941142 ↗ | Drug product | — | Jul 24, 2038 |
| US 9802932 ↗ | Drug substance | — | May 5, 2036 |
| US 9169250 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 21, 2027 |
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
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| ODE-250 | Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year) | Aug 2, 2026 |
| ODE* | Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year) | Aug 2, 2026 |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 65597-0407-20 | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (65597-407-20) / 120 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE | 2023-02-01 | Active |
| 65597-0407-28 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (65597-407-28) / 28 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE | 2023-02-01 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
WARNING: HEPATOTOXICITY TURALIO can cause serious and potentially fatal liver injury, including vanishing bile duct syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Monitor liver tests prior to initiation of TURALIO and at specified intervals during treatment. Withhold and dose reduce or permanently discontinue TURALIO based on severity of hepatotoxicity.
Monitoring and prompt cessation of TURALIO may not eliminate the risk of serious and potentially fatal liver injury [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . TURALIO is available only through a restricted program called the TURALIO Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . WARNING: HEPATOTOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
TURALIO can cause serious and potentially fatal liver injury, including vanishing bile duct syndrome. ( 5.1 ) Monitor liver tests prior to initiation of TURALIO and at specified intervals during treatment. Withhold and dose reduce or permanently discontinue TURALIO based on severity of hepatotoxicity.
Monitoring and prompt cessation of TURALIO may not eliminate the risk of serious and potentially fatal liver injury. ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) TURALIO is available only through a restricted program called the TURALIO Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program. ( 5.2 )
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TURALIO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to improvement with surgery. TURALIO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to improvement with surgery. ( 1 )
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage : 250 mg orally twice daily with a low-fat meal (approximately 11 to 14 grams of total fat). ( 2.1 ) See full prescribing information for dosage modifications due to adverse reactions, renal impairment and hepatic impairment. ( 2.2 , 2.5 , 2.6 )
2.1Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of TURALIO is 250 mg taken orally twice daily with a low-fat meal (approximately 11 to 14 grams of total fat) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal (approximately 55 to 65 grams of total fat) increases pexidartinib concentrations and may increase the risk of adverse reactions, including hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.4) , Drug Interactions (7.2) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.2 , 12.3) ] .
Swallow TURALIO capsules whole. Do not open, break, or chew the capsules. If a patient vomits or misses a dose of TURALIO, instruct the patient to take the next dose at its scheduled time.
2.2Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reductions for adverse reactions are provided in Table 1. Table 1: Recommended Dose Reductions for TURALIO for Adverse Reactions Dose Reduction Total Daily Dose Administration of Total Daily Dose with Low-Fat Meal First 375 mg 125 mg in the morning and 250 mg in the evening Second 250 mg 125 mg twice daily Permanently discontinue TURALIO in patients who are unable to tolerate 125 mg orally twice daily. The recommended dosage modifications for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for TURALIO for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity TURALIO Dosage Modifications ALT = alanine aminotransferase; ALP = alkaline phosphatase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; DB = direct bilirubin; GGT = gamma-glutamyl transferase; TB = total bilirubin; ULN = upper limit of normal Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Increased ALT and/or AST Greater than 3 to 5 times ULN Withhold and monitor liver tests weekly . If AST and ALT are less than or equal to 3 times ULN within 4 weeks, resume at reduced dose.
If AST or ALT is not less than or equal to 3 times ULN in 4 weeks, permanently discontinue TURALIO. Greater than 5 to 10 times ULN Withhold and monitor liver tests twice weekly . If AST and ALT are less than or equal to 3 times ULN within 4 weeks, resume at reduced dose.
If AST or ALT is not less than or equal to 3 times ULN in 4 weeks, permanently discontinue TURALIO. Greater than 10 times ULN Permanently discontinue TURALIO. Monitor liver tests twice weekly until AST or ALT is less than or equal to 5 times ULN, then weekly until less than or equal to 3 times ULN.
Increased ALP Confirm ALP elevations as liver isozyme fraction. and GGT ALP greater than 2 times ULN with GGT greater than 2 times ULN Permanently discontinue TURALIO. Monitor liver tests twice weekly until ALP is less than or equal to 5 times ULN, then weekly until less than or equal to 2 times ULN. Increased bilirubin TB greater than ULN to less than 2 times ULN or DB greater than ULN and less than 1.5 times ULN Withhold and monitor liver tests twice weekly .
If an alternate cause for increased bilirubin is confirmed and bilirubin is less than ULN within 4 weeks, resume at reduced dose. If bilirubin is not less than ULN in 4 weeks, permanently discontinue TURALIO. TB greater or equal to 2 times ULN or DB greater than 1.5 times ULN Permanently discontinue TURALIO.
Monitor liver tests twice weekly until bilirubin is less than or equal to ULN. Adverse Reactions or Other Laboratory Abnormalities [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] Any Severe or intolerable Withhold until improvement or resolution. Resume at a reduced dose upon improvement or resolution.
2.3Concomitant Use of Moderate or Strong CYP3A Inhibitors or UGT Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of TURALIO with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors or UGT inhibitors during treatment with TURALIO. If…
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules: 125 mg, size 1 with white opaque body and powder blue opaque cap with black print "DSC521" Capsules: 125 mg ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : May cause fetal harm. Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use an effective non-hormonal method of contraception. ( 5.3 , 7.3 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Potential Risks Associated with a High-Fat Meal : May increase incidence and severity of adverse reactions, including hepatotoxicity.
Avoid taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal (approximately 55 to 65 grams of total fat). ( 2.1 , 5.4 )
5.1Hepatotoxicity TURALIO can cause serious and potentially fatal liver injury and is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Hepatotoxicity, including liver failure and life-threatening vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS), ductopenia, and symptomatic cholestasis (including severe pruritus) can occur in patients treated with TURALIO and can occur despite monitoring and prompt drug cessation. The mechanism of cholestatic hepatotoxicity is unknown and its occurrence cannot be predicted.
It is unknown whether liver injury can also occur in the absence of increased transaminases. Of the first 609 patients who received TURALIO under the REMS program, 32 (5.3%) developed a liver injury event of concern (LIEC), defined as any serious liver-related outcome or any liver abnormality that triggers drug discontinuation per the US Prescribing Information [ see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. These 32 patients developed liver toxicity within 71 days of the first dose of TURALIO; ten required hospitalization, and two developed VBDS.
Sixteen of the 32 patients had not fully recovered at the time of the analysis, including 6 patients followed for at least 6 months after discontinuation. Among 768 patients who received TURALIO in clinical trials, there were two irreversible cases of cholestatic liver injury. One patient with advanced cancer and ongoing liver toxicity died and one patient with a confirmed case of VBDS required a liver transplant.
In ENLIVEN, 3 of 61 (5%) patients who received TURALIO developed signs of serious liver injury, defined as ALT or AST ≥3 × ULN with total bilirubin ≥2 × ULN. In these patients, peak ALT ranged from 6 to 9 × ULN, peak total bilirubin ranged from 2.5 to 15 × ULN, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was ≥2 × ULN. ALT, AST, and total bilirubin improved to <2 × ULN in these three patients 1 to 7 months after discontinuing TURALIO.
Avoid TURALIO in patients with pre-existing increased serum transaminases; total bilirubin or direct bilirubin (>ULN); or active liver or biliary tract disease, including increased ALP. Monitor liver tests, including AST, ALT, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, ALP, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) prior to initiation of TURALIO, weekly for the first 8 weeks, every 2 weeks for the next month and every 3 months thereafter. Withhold and dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TURALIO based on the severity of the hepatotoxicity [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] .
Refer patients to a hepatologist if liver tests do not return to normal. Rechallenge with a reduced dose of TURALIO may result in a recurrence of increased serum transaminases, bilirubin, ALP., or other signs of liver injury. Monitor liver tests weekly for the first month after rechallenge.
5.2TURALIO REMS Program TURALIO is only available through a restricted program under a REMS, because of the risk of hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Notable requirements of the TURALIO REMS Program include the following: Prescribers must be certified with the program by enrolling and completing training. Patients must complete and sign an enrollment form for inclusion in a patient registry.
Pharmacies must be certified with the program and must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive TURALIO. Further information is available at www.TURALIOREMS.com or 1-833-887-2546.
5.3 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on animal studies and its mechanism of…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Most common adverse reactions (>20%) were increased lactate dehydrogenase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, hair color changes, fatigue, increased alanine aminotransferase, decreased neutrophils, increased cholesterol, increased alkaline phosphatase, decreased lymphocytes, eye edema, decreased hemoglobin, rash, dysgeusia, and decreased phosphate.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. at 1-877-437-7763 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 safety of TURALIO 250 mg orally twice daily administered with a low-fat meal has been established based on adequate and well-controlled studies of TURALIO 400 mg orally twice daily administered on an empty stomach and additional pharmacokinetic data that indicate there is no clinically significant difference in the relative exposure between the two dosages [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
The safety of TURALIO was evaluated in ENLIVEN [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . ENLIVEN excluded patients with ALT, AST, or total bilirubin >1.5 × ULN; and known active or chronic infection with hepatitis B or C virus, or human immunodeficiency virus. Patients received TURALIO without food at a dose of 400 mg in the morning and 600 mg in the evening orally for 2 weeks followed by 400 mg orally twice daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity .
Seventy-nine percent of patients received TURALIO for 6 months or longer and 66% for greater than one year. The median age of TURALIO-treated patients was 44 years (range: 22-75), 57% were females, and 85% were White. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 13% of patients who received TURALIO.
Most frequent (occurring in >1 patient) serious adverse reactions included abnormal liver tests (3.3%) and hepatotoxicity (3.3%). Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 13% of patients who received TURALIO. Most frequent adverse reactions (occurring in >1 patient) requiring permanent discontinuation included increased ALT (4.9%), increased AST (4.9%) and hepatotoxicity (3.3%).
Dose reductions or interruptions occurred in 38% of patients who received TURALIO. Most frequent adverse reactions (occurring in >1 patient) requiring a dosage reduction or interruption were increased ALT (13%), increased AST (13%), nausea (8%), increased ALP (7%), vomiting (4.9%), increased bilirubin (3.3%), increased GGT (3.3%), dizziness (3.3%), and abdominal pain (3.3%). The most common (>20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, in patients who received TURALIO were: increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), increased AST, hair color changes, fatigue, increased ALT, decreased neutrophils, increased cholesterol, increased ALP, decreased lymphocytes, eye edema, decreased hemoglobin, rash, dysgeusia, and decreased phosphate.
Tables 4, 5, and 6 summarize the adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities in ENLIVEN during the randomized phase (Week 25). Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥10% All Grades or >2% Grade ≥ 3) in Patients Receiving TURALIO with a Difference Between Arms of >5% Compared to Placebo Through Week 25 in ENLIVEN TURALIO N=61 Placebo N=59 Adverse Reaction All Grades (%) Grade ≥ 3 (%) All Grades (%) Grade ≥ 3 (%) Skin and subcutaneous tissue Hair color changes 67 0 3.4 0 Rash Rash includes rash, maculo-papular rash, rash pruritic, urticaria, erythema, dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis allergic.
28 1.6 7 0 Pruritus Pruritis includes pruritus, pruritus generalized. 18 0 3.4 0 General Fatigue Fatigue includes fatigue, ast…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Use with Hepatotoxic Products : Avoid coadministration of TURALIO with other products known to cause hepatotoxicity. ( 7.1 ) Moderate or Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Reduce the dose of TURALIO if concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided. ( 2.3 , 7.2 ) Strong CYP3A Inducers : Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers.
( 7.2 ) UGT Inhibitors : Reduce the dose of TURALIO if concomitant use of UGT inhibitors cannot be avoided. ( 2.3 , 7.2 ) Acid-Reducing Agents : Avoid concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors. Use histamine-2 receptor antagonists or antacids if needed.
( 2.4 , 7.2 ) High-Fat Meal : Avoid taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal. ( 2.1 , 5.4 , 7.2 ). CYP3A Substrates : Avoid concomitant use with CYP3A substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failure.
( 7.3 )
7.1Use with Hepatotoxic Products TURALIO can cause hepatotoxicity. In patients with increased serum transaminases, total bilirubin, or direct bilirubin (>ULN) or active liver or biliary tract disease, avoid coadministration of TURALIO with other products known to cause hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
7.2Effect of Other Drugs or Food on TURALIO Table 7: Effect of Other Drugs or Food on TURALIO Moderate or Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitor may increase pexidartinib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of TURALIO. Management Reduce TURALIO dosage if concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors, including grapefruit or grapefruit juice, cannot be avoided [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ].
Strong CYP3A Inducers Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a strong CYP3A inducer decreases pexidartinib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may decrease the efficacy of TURALIO. Management Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers, including St John's wort. UGT Inhibitors Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a UGT inhibitor increases pexidartinib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions of TURALIO.
Management Reduce TURALIO dosage if concomitant use of UGT inhibitors cannot be avoided [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. Acid-Reducing Agents Clinical Impact Concomitant use of a PPI decreases pexidartinib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], which may decrease the efficacy of TURALIO. Management Avoid concomitant use of PPIs with TURALIO.
As an alternative to PPIs, use locally-acting antacids or H 2 -receptor antagonists [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . High-Fat Meal Clinical Impact Taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal increased pexidartinib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the incidence and severity of TURALIO adverse reactions, including hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.4) ]. Management Take TURALIO with a low-fat meal (approximately 11 to 14 grams of total fat) .
Avoid taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal (approximately 55 to 65 grams of total fat) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
7.3Effect of TURALIO on Other Drugs Table 8: Effect of TURALIO on Other Drugs CYP3A Substrates Clinical Impact TURALIO is a moderate CYP3A inducer. Concomitant use of TURALIO decreases the concentration of CYP3A substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce the efficacy of these substrates . Management Avoid coadministration of TURALIO with hormonal contraceptives [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ].
Avoid concomitant use of TURALIO with other CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious therapeutic failures. If concomitant use is unavoidable, increase the CYP3A substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.
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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation : Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) Renal Impairment : Reduce the dosage for patients with mild to severe renal impairment. ( 2.5 , 8.6 ) Hepatic Impairment : Reduce the dosage for patients with moderate hepatic impairment. ( 2.6 , 8.7 )
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , TURALIO may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The available human data do not establish the presence or absence of major birth defects or miscarriage related to the use of TURALIO. Oral administration of pexidartinib to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations, post-implantation loss, and abortion at maternal exposures that were approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose (see Data ) .
Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Embryo-fetal development studies investigating the administration of pexidartinib during the period of organogenesis were conducted in rats and rabbits.
In rats, pexidartinib resulted in increased post-implantation loss and fetal malformations including localized fetal edema, absence of kidney and ureter, abnormalities of the reproductive tract, and developmental variations including misshapen kidney, decreased skeletal ossification and higher mean litter proportions of slightly or moderately malaligned sternebrae at doses of 40 mg/kg (approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose). In rabbits, administration of pexidartinib resulted in increased post-implantation loss, abortion, and fetal malformations including absence of kidney or ureter, rudimentary, misshapen or malpositioned kidney, rib abnormalities, and skeletal variations of accessory skull bones at doses of 60 mg/kg (approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose).
8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of pexidartinib or its metabolites in either human or animal milk or its effects on a breastfed child or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with TURALIO and for at least 1 week after the final dose.
8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential TURALIO may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of TURALIO [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment with TURALIO and for 1 month after the final dose.
Counsel patients to use non-hormonal method(s) of contraception, since TURALIO can render hormonal contraceptives ineffective [see Drug Interactions (7.3) , Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . Males Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TURALIO and for 1 week after the final dose [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . Infertility Based on findings from animal studies, TURALIO may impair both male and female fertility [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ].
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of TURALIO in pediatric patients have not been established.
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of TURALIO did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.
8.6Renal Impairment Reduce the dosage when administering TURALIO to patients with mild to severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to 89 mL/min, estimated by Cockcroft-Gault [C-G]) [see Dosage and Adminis…
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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , TURALIO may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The available human data do not establish the presence or absence of major birth defects or miscarriage related to the use of TURALIO. Oral administration of pexidartinib to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations, post-implantation loss, and abortion at maternal exposures that were approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose (see Data ) .
Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Embryo-fetal development studies investigating the administration of pexidartinib during the period of organogenesis were conducted in rats and rabbits.
In rats, pexidartinib resulted in increased post-implantation loss and fetal malformations including localized fetal edema, absence of kidney and ureter, abnormalities of the reproductive tract, and developmental variations including misshapen kidney, decreased skeletal ossification and higher mean litter proportions of slightly or moderately malaligned sternebrae at doses of 40 mg/kg (approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose). In rabbits, administration of pexidartinib resulted in increased post-implantation loss, abortion, and fetal malformations including absence of kidney or ureter, rudimentary, misshapen or malpositioned kidney, rib abnormalities, and skeletal variations of accessory skull bones at doses of 60 mg/kg (approximately equal to the human exposure at the recommended dose).
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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of TURALIO in pediatric patients have not been established.
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8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of TURALIO did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.
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10 OVERDOSAGE Due to the high plasma protein binding, TURALIO is not expected to be dialyzable [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action Pexidartinib is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R), KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase (KIT), and FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) harboring an internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutation. Overexpression of the CSF1R ligand promotes cell proliferation and accumulation in the synovium. In vitro, pexidartinib inhibited proliferation of cell lines dependent on CSF1R and ligand-induced autophosphorylation of CSF1R.
Pexidartinib also inhibited the proliferation of a CSF1R dependent cell line in vivo.
12.2Pharmacodynamics Exposure-Response Relationships There is an exposure response relationship between pexidartinib steady state exposure and serum transaminase levels (ALT and AST) with a higher risk of increased serum transaminases at higher exposure. Additionally, increased transaminases occurred more frequently with higher pexidartinib doses between 200 to 1200 mg per day administered on an empty stomach (0.25 to 1.5 times the exposure from the recommended dose). Cardiac Electrophysiology At two times the mean maximum exposure of the recommended dosage, TURALIO does not prolong the QTc interval to any clinically relevant extent.
12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of TURALIO was evaluated following single doses in healthy subjects and following multiple doses in patients as summarized in Table 9. Table 9: TURALIO Exposure and Pharmacokinetic Parameters General Information Steady state exposure [Mean (SD)] Pexidartinib 400 mg twice daily on an empty stomach (similar exposure to that of the recommended dosage) C max 8625 (2746) ng/mL AUC 0-12h 77465 (24975) ng∙h/mL Dose proportionality Pexidartinib exposure (C max and AUC 0-INF ) increased linearly over the single oral dose range of 200 to 2400 mg administered on an empty stomach (0.5 to 6 times the exposure from the recommended dose).
Time to steady state Estimated based on half life Approximately 7 days Accumulation ratio (AUC) [Median]
3.6Absorption T max [Median] 2.5 hours Effect of food TURALIO 400 mg with a high-fat meal The high-fat meal comprised 800 to 1000 calories with approximately 50% from fat (approximately 55 to 65 grams of total fat). Compared to an empty stomach: Increased pexidartinib C max and AUC 0-INF by 100% Delayed T max by 2.5 hours TURALIO 400 mg with a low-fat meal The low-fat meal comprised approximately 400 calories with 25% from fat (approximately 11 to 14 grams of total fat). Compared to an empty stomach: Increased pexidartinib C max by 56% and AUC 0-INF by 59% Delayed T max by 1.5 hours Predicted relative AUC 0-24h of TURALIO 250 mg with a low-fat meal to that of TURALIO 400 mg on an empty stomach No clinically significant difference Distribution In vitro plasma protein binding Greater than 99% Human serum albumin: 99.9% α-1 acid glycoprotein: 89.9% Apparent volume of distribution (Vz/F) [Mean (CV%)] After a single oral dose of pexidartinib 187 L (27%) Elimination Apparent clearance [Mean (CV%)]
5.1L/h (36%) t 1/2 [Mean (SD)] 26.6 (6.5) hours Metabolism Primary pathway Oxidation: CYP3A4 Glucuronidation: UGT1A4 N -glucuronide metabolite Major inactive metabolite formed by UGT1A4 Approximately 10% higher exposure than pexidartinib after a single dose Excretion After a single oral dose of radiolabeled pexidartinib Feces: 65% (44% as unchanged) Urine: 27% as metabolites (≥10% as N -glucuronide) Specific Populations No clinically meaningful differences in the pharmacokinetics of pexidartinib were observed based on age (18 to 84 years), sex, race (White and Black), or mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ ULN with AST > ULN or total bilirubin > 1 to 1.5 × ULN with any AST).
Patients with Renal Impairment Mild (CLcr 60 to 89 mL/min), moderate (CLcr 30 to 59 mL/min) and severe (CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min) renal impairment increased pexidartinib exposure (AUC) by approximately 30%, relative to that in patients with normal renal f…
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12.1Mechanism of Action Pexidartinib is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R), KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase (KIT), and FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) harboring an internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutation. Overexpression of the CSF1R ligand promotes cell proliferation and accumulation in the synovium. In vitro, pexidartinib inhibited proliferation of cell lines dependent on CSF1R and ligand-induced autophosphorylation of CSF1R.
Pexidartinib also inhibited the proliferation of a CSF1R dependent cell line in vivo.
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING TURALIO 125 mg capsules are supplied as size 1 with white opaque body and powder blue opaque cap with black print "DSC521", available in: 28 count bottle 120 count bottle NDC#: 65597-407-28 NDC#: 65597-407-20 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep containers closed and do not remove desiccant from bottles.
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Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep containers closed and do not remove desiccant from bottles.
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11 DESCRIPTION Pexidartinib is a kinase inhibitor. The chemical name of pexidartinib hydrochloride is 5-[(5-Chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)methyl]-N-{[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl]methyl}pyridin-2-amine monohydrochloride. Pexidartinib hydrochloride is an off-white to white solid.
The molecular formula for pexidartinib hydrochloride is C 20 H 15 ClF 3 N 5 ∙HCl. The molecular weight is 454.28 for the hydrochloride salt and 417.81 for the free base. The chemical structure is: The solubility of pexidartinib hydrochloride in aqueous solutions decreases with increasing pH.
The pKa1 and pKa2 were determined to be 2.6 and 5.4 respectively for the conjugate acids. Pexidartinib hydrochloride is soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in water and ethanol, and practically insoluble in heptane. TURALIO (pexidartinib) capsules are for oral use.
Each capsule contains 125 mg pexidartinib which is equivalent to 135.9 mg pexidartinib hydrochloride. The capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: poloxamer 407, mannitol, crospovidone, and magnesium stearate. The hypromellose capsule shell contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide and FD&C Blue No.
1. Chemical Structure
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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Hepatotoxicity Advise patients of the risk of hepatotoxicity that could be fatal and that they will need to undergo monitoring for liver injury. Advise patients to immediately report any signs or symptoms of severe liver injury to their healthcare provider and that liver testing and prompt cessation of TURALIO may not eliminate the risk of severe or life-threatening liver injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
TURALIO REMS Program TURALIO is available only through a restricted program called TURALIO REMS Program and patients are required to be part of the patient registry [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . TURALIO is available only from certified pharmacies participating in the program. Therefore, provide patients with the telephone number and website for information on how to obtain the product.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment with TURALIO and for 1 month after the final dose [see Drug Interactions (7.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] .
Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 1 week after the final dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) , Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . Lactation Advise females not to breastfeed during treatment with TURALIO and for 1 week after the final dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ]. Infertility Advise females and males of reproductive potential that TURALIO may impair fertility [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) , Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ].
Administration Instruct patients to take TURALIO with a low-fat meal (approximately 11 to 14 grams of total fat) and to avoid taking TURALIO with a high-fat meal (approximately 55 to 65 grams of total fat). Consider referring patients to a dietician as deemed necessary [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.4) , Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . Instruct patients to swallow capsules whole (do not open, break, or chew) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].
Drug Interactions Advise patients to inform their healthcare providers of all concomitant products, including over-the-counter products and supplements [see Dosage and Administration (2) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . Photosensitivity Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of photosensitivity. Advise patients to avoid prolonged sun exposure and to use sunscreen and protective clothing during treatment with TURALIO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 1/2025 Medication Guide TURALIO ® (tur-a-lee-oh) (pexidartinib) capsules What is the most important information I should know about TURALIO?
TURALIO can cause serious side effects, including: Serious liver problems which may be severe and can lead to death, including liver failure and a liver injury called vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) that can cause the loss of bile ducts in the liver. Severe or life-threatening liver problems can happen with TURALIO even if your healthcare provider monitors liver blood tests during treatment and stops treatment with TURALIO. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check for liver problems: before starting treatment with TURALIO, every week for the first 8 weeks during treatment, every 2 weeks for the next month, then, every 3 months after that.
If you develop liver problems during treatment with TURALIO, your healthcare provider may do blood tests more often to monitor you or refer you to a liver specialist (hepatologist). It is important to stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with TURALIO. Stop taking TURALIO and call your healthcare provider right away if you develop: yellowing of your skin and whites of your eyes dark urine Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms of liver problems during treatment with TURALIO: lack or loss of appetite right upper stomach-area (abdomen) pain or tenderness feeling overly tired nausea vomiting fever rash itching TURALIO Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS).
Because of the risk of serious liver problems, TURALIO is available only through a restricted program called the TURALIO REMS Program. Your healthcare provider must be enrolled in the program in order for you to be prescribed TURALIO. There is a registry that collects information about the effects of taking TURALIO over time.
You must complete and sign an enrollment form for the TURALIO REMS Program and the registry. Ask your healthcare provider for more information. See " What are the possible side effects of TURALIO? " for more information about side effects.
What is TURALIO? TURALIO is a prescription medicine used to treat certain adults who have tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) that is not likely to improve with surgery. TGCT is also known as giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCT-TS) or pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS).
It is not known if TURALIO is safe and effective in children. Before taking TURALIO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or had liver problems. have kidney problems. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. TURALIO may harm your unborn baby.
If you are a female who is able to become pregnant: Your healthcare provider will do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with TURALIO. Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective non-hormonal birth control (contraception) during treatment with TURALIO and for 1 month after your final dose of TURALIO. Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) and other hormonal forms of birth control may not be effective if used during treatment with TURALIO.
Talk with your healthcare provider about birth control methods you can use during this time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with TURALIO. If you are a male with a female partner who is able to become pregnant: Use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 1 week after your final dose of TURALIO.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if your female partner becomes pregnant or thinks she is pregnant during your treatment with TURALIO. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed during treatment with TURALIO and for at least 1 week after your final dose of TURALIO. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take,…