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ELACESTRANT: 6,935 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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6,935
Total FAERS Reports
525 (7.6%)
Deaths Reported
843
Hospitalizations
6,935
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
28
Life-Threatening
5
Disabilities
Jan 27, 2023
FDA Approved
Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
Manufacturer
Prescription
Status

Drug Class: Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors [MoA] · Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. · FDA Application: 217639 · HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · FDA Label: Available

Patent Expires: Oct 3, 2036 · First Report: 20191101 · Latest Report: 22040201

What Are the Most Common ELACESTRANT Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Nausea
1,454 reports (21.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Fatigue
1,081 reports (15.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Disease progression
777 reports (11.2%)

All ELACESTRANT Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Nausea 1,454 21.0% 22 137
Fatigue 1,081 15.6% 13 101
Disease progression 777 11.2% 9 45
Vomiting 662 9.6% 21 101
Diarrhoea 540 7.8% 7 56
Death 499 7.2% 499 66
Drug ineffective 478 6.9% 4 40
Constipation 389 5.6% 5 42
Product dose omission issue 364 5.3% 9 102
Decreased appetite 363 5.2% 8 51
Pain 361 5.2% 7 49
Arthralgia 325 4.7% 3 16
Asthenia 239 3.5% 9 50
Abdominal discomfort 230 3.3% 3 27
Dyspepsia 230 3.3% 2 22
Tumour marker increased 222 3.2% 3 21
Headache 219 3.2% 5 19
Myalgia 205 3.0% 5 9
Hot flush 191 2.8% 2 9
Abdominal pain upper 172 2.5% 4 25

Who Reports ELACESTRANT Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 99.1% female, 0.9% male. Average age: 65.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is ELACESTRANT Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2019 1 0 0
2020 1 0 1
2022 3 0 2
2023 1,135 158 187
2024 626 108 138
2025 88 8 55

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What Is ELACESTRANT Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 6,377
Breast cancer female 261
Breast cancer metastatic 226
Breast cancer 57
Neoplasm malignant 12
Hormone receptor positive her2 negative breast cancer 9
Metastases to bone 5

ELACESTRANT vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Other Drugs in Same Class: Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors [MoA]

Official FDA Label for ELACESTRANT

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

Drug Description

Elacestrant hydrochloride is the salt form of elacestrant, an estrogen receptor antagonist, that has the chemical name: (6R)-6-(2-(N-(4-(2-(ethylamino)ethyl)benzyl)-N-ethylamino)-4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-ol dihydrochloride. Elacestrant hydrochloride is the dihydrochloride salt and the molecular formula is C 30 H 38 N 2 O 2 .2HCL. The relative molecular mass is 531.56 g/mol. The chemical structure of elacestrant hydrochloride is shown below: Elacestrant hydrochloride is a white to off-white to grey solid and is freely soluble in 0.01N HCI. ORSERDU (elacestrant) 345 mg film-coated tablet contains 400 mg of elacestrant hydrochloride (approximately 345 mg of elacestrant free base). ORSERDU (elacestrant) 86 mg film-coated tablet contains 100 mg of elacestrant hydrochloride (approximately 86 mg of elacestrant free base). Both tablet strengths contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate (non-bovine), microcrystalline cellulose, and silicified microcrystalline cellulose. The tablets also contain Opadry II Blue (polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, FD&C Blue #1 and talc).

Chemical

Structure

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

AND USAGE ORSERDU is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women or adult men with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)‑negative, ESR1 -mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least one line of endocrine therapy. ORSERDU is an estrogen receptor antagonist indicated for: treatment of postmenopausal women or adult men, with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1 -mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least one line of endocrine therapy ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

AND ADMINISTRATION Select patients for treatment with ORSERDU based on the presence of ESR1 mutations. ( 2.1 ) The recommended dosage of ORSERDU is one 345 mg tablet taken orally, once daily, with food ( 2.2 ) Dose interruption, reduction, or permanent discontinuation may be required due to adverse reactions. ( 2.3 )

2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for treatment of ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with ORSERDU based on the presence of ESR1 mutation(s) in plasma specimen using an FDA-approved test <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Indications and Usage ( 1 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )]</span> . Information on FDA-approved tests for detection of ESR1 mutations in breast cancer is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.

2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of ORSERDU is 345 mg taken orally with food once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Take ORSERDU at approximately the same time each day. Take with food to reduce nausea and vomiting <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]</span> . Swallow ORSERDU tablet(s) whole. Do not chew, crush, or split prior to swallowing. Do not take any ORSERDU tablets that are broken, cracked, or that look damaged. If a dose is missed for more than 6 hours or vomiting occurs, skip the dose and take the next dose the following day at its regularly scheduled time.

2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reduction levels for adverse reactions are listed in Table 1 : Table 1: ORSERDU Dose Reduction Levels for Adverse Reactions 1 If further dose reduction below 172 mg once daily is required, permanently discontinue ORSERDU.

Dose Reduction Dosage

Number and Strength of Tablets First-dose reduction 258 mg once daily Three 86 mg tablets Second-dose reduction 172 mg once daily 1 Two 86 mg tablets Recommended dosage modifications of ORSERDU for adverse reactions are provided in Table 2 [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] .

Table

2: ORSERDU Dosage Modification Guidelines for Adverse Reactions Severity Dosage Modification Grade 1 Continue ORSERDU at current dose level.

Grade

2 Consider interruption of ORSERDU until recovery to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline. Then resume ORSERDU at the same dose level.

Grade

3 Interrupt ORSERDU until recovery to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline. Then resume ORSERDU at the next lower dose level. If the Grade 3 toxicity recurs, interrupt ORSERDU until recovery to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline. Then resume ORSERDU reduced by another dose level.

Grade

4 Interrupt ORSERDU until recovery to Grade ≤ 1 or baseline. Then resume ORSERDU reduced by one dose level. If a Grade 4 or intolerable adverse reaction recurs, permanently discontinue ORSERDU.

2.4 Dosage Modifications for Use with Concomitant CYP3A4 Inducers and Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of ORSERDU with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers and inhibitors <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]</span> .

2.5 Dosage Modifications for Hepatic Impairment Avoid use of ORSERDU in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). Reduce the ORSERDU dosage to 258 mg once daily for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B). No dosage adjustment is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A) <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]</span> .

Contraindications

None. None ( 4 )

Known Adverse Reactions

REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Dyslipidemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] The most common (>10%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, of ORSERDU were musculoskeletal pain, nausea, increased cholesterol, increased AST, increased triglycerides, fatigue, decreased hemoglobin, vomiting, increased ALT, decreased sodium, increased creatinine, decreased appetite, diarrhea, headache, constipation, abdominal pain, hot flush, and dyspepsia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. at 1-877-332-7961 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 ORSERDU was evaluated in 467 patients with ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer following CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in EMERALD, a randomized, open-label, multicenter study <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]</span> . Patients received ORSERDU 345 mg orally once daily (n=237) or standard of care (SOC) consisting of fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor (n=230). Among patients who received ORSERDU, 22% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 9% were exposed for greater than one year. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 12% of patients who received ORSERDU. Serious adverse reactions in &gt;1% of patients who received ORSERDU were musculoskeletal pain (1.7%) and nausea (1.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.7% of patients who received ORSERDU, including cardiac arrest, septic shock, diverticulitis, and unknown cause (one patient each). Permanent discontinuation of ORSERDU due to an adverse reaction occurred in 6% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of ORSERDU in &gt;1% of patients were musculoskeletal pain (1.7%) and nausea (1.3%). Dosage interruptions of ORSERDU due to an adverse reaction occurred in 15% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in dosage interruption of ORSERDU in &gt;1% of patients were nausea (3.4%), musculoskeletal pain (1.7%), and increased ALT (1.3%). Dosage reductions of ORSERDU due to an adverse reaction occurred in 3% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage reductions of ORSERDU in &gt;1% of patients were nausea (1.7%). The most common (≥10%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, of ORSERDU were musculoskeletal pain, nausea, increased cholesterol, increased AST, increased triglycerides, fatigue, decreased hemoglobin, vomiting, increased ALT, decreased sodium, increased creatinine, decreased appetite, diarrhea, headache, constipation, abdominal pain, hot flush, and dyspepsia.

Table

3 summarizes the adverse reactions in EMERALD.

Table

3: Adverse Reactions (>10%) in Patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Received ORSERDU in EMERALD a a Adverse reactions were graded using NCI CTCAE version 5.0. b Includes other related terms c Only includes Grade 3 adverse reactions.

Adverse

Reaction ORSERDU (n=237) Fulvestrant or an Aromatase Inhibitor (n=230)

All

Grades (%)

Grade

3 or 4 c (%)

All

Grades (%)

Grade

3 or 4 c (%) Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Musculoskeletal pain b 41 7 39 1 Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 35 2.5 19

0.9 Vomiting b 19 0.8 9 0 Diarrhea 13 0 10 1 Constipation 12 0 6 0 Abdominal pain b 11 1 10

0.9 Dyspepsia 10 0 2.6 0 General disorders Fatigue b 26 2 27 1 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 15 0.8 10

0.4 Nervous system Headache 12 2 12 0 Vascular disorders Hot flush 11 0 8 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in &lt; 10% of patients who received ORSERDU included rash, insomnia, dyspnea, cough, dizziness, stomatitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Table

4 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in EMERALD.

Table

4: Select Laboratory Abnormalities (>10%)

That

Worsened from Baseline in Patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Received ORSERDU in EMERALD a a The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 29 to 236 for ORSERDU and from 37 to 225 for fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value.

Laboratory

Abnormality ORSERDU a Fulvestrant or an Aromatase Inhibitor a All Grades (%)

Grade

3 or 4 (%)

All

Grades (%)

Grade

3 or 4 (%)

Chemistry

Cholesterol increased 30 1 17 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 29 0 34 1 Triglycerides increased 27 2 15 1 Alanine aminotransferase increased 17 0 24 1 Sodium decreased 16 1 15 0 Creatinine increased 16 0 6 0 Hematology Hemoglobin decreased 26 1 20 2

Warnings

AND PRECAUTIONS Dyslipidemia: ORSERDU may cause hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Monitor lipid profile prior to starting treatment and periodically thereafter. ( 5.1 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: ORSERDU can cause fetal harm. Advise of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

5.1 Dyslipidemia Hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia occurred in patients taking ORSERDU at an incidence of 30% and 27%, respectively. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia were 0.9% and 2.2%, respectively <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]</span> . Monitor lipid profile prior to starting and periodically while taking ORSERDU.

5.2 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings in animals and its mechanism of action, ORSERDU can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Administration of elacestrant to pregnant rats resulted in adverse developmental outcomes, including embryo-fetal mortality and structural abnormalities, at maternal exposures below the recommended dose based on area under the curve (AUC). Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ORSERDU and for 1 week after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ORSERDU and for 1 week after the last dose <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )]</span> .

Drug Interactions

INTERACTIONS Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers : Avoid concomitant use with ORSERDU ( 7.1 ) Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Avoid concomitant use with ORSERDU ( 7.1 )

7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on ORSERDU Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors with ORSERDU. Elacestrant is a CYP3A4 substrate. Concomitant use of a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor increase elacestrant exposure <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]</span> , which may increase the risk of adverse reactions of ORSERDU. Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers with ORSERDU. Elacestrant is a CYP3A4 substrate. Concomitant use of a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer decreases elacestrant exposure <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]</span> , which may decrease effectiveness of ORSERDU.

7.2 Effect of ORSERDU on Other Drugs P-gp Substrates Reduce the dosage of P-gp substrates per their Prescribing Information when minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening adverse reactions. Elacestrant is a P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use of ORSERDU with a P-gp substrate increased the concentrations of P-gp substrate <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]</span> , which may increase the adverse reactions associated with a P-gp substrate.

Bcrp

Substrates Reduce the dosage of BCRP substrates per their Prescribing Information when minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening adverse reactions. Elacestrant is a BCRP inhibitor. Concomitant use of ORSERDU with a BCRP substrate increased the plasma concentrations of BCRP substrate [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may increase the adverse reactions associated with a BCRP substrate.