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TABRECTA

CAPMATINIB HYDROCHLORIDE
Oncology Approved 2020-05-06

TABRECTA (capmatinib hydrochloride) is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is specifically used for patients whose tumors harbor a mutation leading to mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping. Treatment eligibility is determined by the presence of this mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. This medication provides a targeted therapeutic option for patients with this specific genetic alteration.

Source: FDA Label • Novartis

How TABRECTA Works

Capmatinib targets the MET receptor, including the mutant variant produced by exon 14 skipping. This mutation results in a protein missing a regulatory domain, which leads to increased downstream signaling and tumor cell growth. By inhibiting MET phosphorylation and downstream signaling proteins, the drug prevents the proliferation and survival of MET-dependent cancer cells. It has demonstrated anti-tumor activity in models with mutations leading to MET exon 14 skipping or MET amplification.

Source: FDA Label
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
5
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2020-05-06
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: CAPMATINIB HYDROCHLORIDE

TABRECTA Approval History

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What TABRECTA Treats

1 indications

TABRECTA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2020. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a mutation leading to mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping
Source: FDA Label

TABRECTA Competitors

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8 other drugs also target MET. Compare mechanisms, indications, and trial activity.

Drug = Competitor name Company = Manufacturer N indic. = FDA-approved indications → Date = Patent/exclusivity expiry

Competitors share the same molecular target (MET). Earlier expiry dates signal biosimilar/generic opportunities.

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Key Completed Trials

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

TABRECTA FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

TABRECTA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have a mutation that leads to mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping as detected by an FDA-approved test. TABRECTA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have a mutation that leads to mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping as detected by an FDA-approved test.

TABRECTA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jul 2035
Exclusivity: May 2027

Patents (28 active)

US10596178 Expires Jul 22, 2035
US12208101 Expires Jul 22, 2035
US7767675 Expires Nov 19, 2032
US8420645 Expires Jun 5, 2031
US8901123 Expires May 20, 2029
US12084449 Expires Nov 19, 2027
US8461330 Expires Nov 19, 2027
+ 18 more patents

Exclusivity

ODE-291 Until May 2027
ODE-291 Until May 2027
ODE-291 Until May 2027
ODE-291 Until May 2027
Source: FDA Orange Book

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