Aficamten

Generic Name: aficamten

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Myqorzo

11 DESCRIPTION MYQORZO tablets for oral use contain aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor. The chemical name of aficamten is (R)-N-(5-(5-ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1 H -inden-1-yl)-1-methyl-1 H -pyrazole-4-carboxamide. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 N 5 O 2 and the molecular weight is 337.38 g/mol.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION MYQORZO tablets for oral use contain aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor. The chemical name of aficamten is (R)-N-(5-(5-ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1 H -inden-1-yl)-1-methyl-1 H -pyrazole-4-carboxamide. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 N 5 O 2 and the molecular weight is 337.38 g/mol.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MYQORZO is indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. MYQORZO is a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. ( 1 )

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended starting dose is 5 mg orally once daily. ( 2.1 ) Dosage is individualized based on echocardiographic assessments and clinical status. Refer to Full Prescribing Information for instructions on dosage modification. ( 2.1 , 2.2 ) 2.1 Evaluation Before and During Use of MYQORZO Initiation or up-titration of MYQORZO in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended. Patients may develop heart failure while taking MYQORZO. Regular LVEF and Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract gradient (LVOT-G) assessment is needed for titration to achieve an appropriate target Valsalva LVOT-G, while maintaining LVEF ≥50% and avoiding heart failure symptoms. 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended starting dose of MYQORZO is 5 mg orally once daily.

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reaction is discussed in other sections of labeling: Heart Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reaction was hypertension (8%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cytokinetics at 1-833-633-2986 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of MYQORZO was evaluated in SEQUOIA-HCM, a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs that inhibit multiple pathways of MYQORZO elimination, strong CYP2C9 inhibitors, or moderate-to-strong CYP3A inducers may increase risk of heart failure. MYQORZO dose reduction and additional monitoring may be required when initiating or discontinuing these drugs. ( 2.3 , 7.1 ) 7.1. Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Plasma Concentrations of MYQORZO Aficamten is primarily metabolized by CYP2C9 and, to a lesser extent by CYP3A, CYP2D6, and CYP2C19. Concomitant administration of drugs that inhibit multiple P450 pathways of aficamten elimination, strong inhibitors of CYP2C9, and moderate-to-strong inducers of CYP3A, may affect the exposure of aficamten [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] (see Table 2 ).

Warnings

WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE MYQORZO reduces left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Echocardiogram assessments are required prior to and during treatment with MYQORZO to monitor for systolic dysfunction. Initiation of MYQORZO in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Heart Failure : Consider decreasing dose or dose interruption in patients with serious intercurrent illness. ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) Drug Interactions Leading to Increased Risk of Heart Failure or Loss of Effectiveness: Advise patients of the potential for drug interactions. ( 2.3 , 5.3 , 17 ) 5.1 Heart Failure MYQORZO reduces cardiac contractility, which can reduce LVEF and cause heart failure. Patients who experience a serious intercurrent illness (e.g., serious infection) or arrhythmia (e.g., new or uncontrolled atrial fibrillation) may be at greater risk of developing systolic dysfunction and heart failure [see Clinical Trial Experience (6.1) ] . 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS MYQORZO is contraindicated with concomitant use of rifampin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . Rifampin ( 4 )

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of MYQORZO during pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The underlying maternal condition during pregnancy poses a risk to the mother and fetus (see Clinical Considerations ) .

Storage

Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP controlled Room Temperature].

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aficamten used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MYQORZO is indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. MYQORZO is a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. ( 1 )

What are the side effects of Aficamten?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reaction is discussed in other sections of labeling: Heart Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reaction was hypertension (8%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cytokinetics at 1-833-633-2986 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of MYQORZO was evaluated in SEQUOIA-HCM, a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

Can I take Aficamten during pregnancy?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of MYQORZO during pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The underlying maternal condition during pregnancy poses a risk to the mother and fetus (see Clinical Considerations ) .

What are the important warnings for Aficamten?

WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE MYQORZO reduces left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Echocardiogram assessments are required prior to and during treatment with MYQORZO to monitor for systolic dysfunction. Initiation of MYQORZO in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Heart Failure : Consider decreasing dose or dose interruption in patients with serious intercurrent illness. ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) Drug Interactions Leading to Increased Risk of Heart Failure or Loss of Effectiveness: Advise patients of the potential for drug interactions. ( 2.3 , 5.3 , 17 ) 5.1 Heart Failure MYQORZO reduces cardiac contractility, which can reduce LVEF and cause heart failure. Patients who experience a serious intercurrent illness (e.g., serious infection) or arrhythmia (e.g., new or uncontrolled atrial fibrillation) may be at greater risk of developing systolic dysfunction and heart failure [see Clinical Trial Experience (6.1) ] . 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS MYQORZO is contraindicated with concomitant use of rifampin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . Rifampin ( 4 )

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