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KOSELUGO (NDA-213756)

(SELUMETINIB SULFATE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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05/26/2026 (SUPPL-7)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.1 Left Ventricular Dysfunction

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Pediatric Patients

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The median time to first onset of maximum CTCAE grade LVEF decrease was approximately 12 months (median duration approximately 3 months).

Adult Patients

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The median time to first onset of maximum CTCAE grade LVEF decrease was approximately 4 months (median duration approximately 4 months).

5.2 Ocular Toxicity

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KOSELUGO can cause ocular toxicity, including retinal vein occlusion (RVO), retinal pigment epithelial detachment (RPED), central serous retinopathy (CSR), and blurred vision.

Pediatric Patients

In the NF1 PN pediatric safety pool (N = 134) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)], blurred vision, photophobia, cataracts, ocular hypertension, and retinal tear occurred in 13% of pediatric patients receiving KOSELUGO. Blurred vision resulted in dose interruption in 1.5% of patients. Ocular toxicity resolved in 72% of these patients. Grade 1 asymptomatic transient subretinal fluid was observed in 6% of patients, none required dose modification and of these 88% resolved. Grade 1 retinopathy occurred in 0.7% of patients, and all events resolved without dose modification. RPED occurred in the pediatric population during treatment with single agent KOSELUGO and resulted in permanent discontinuation.

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Postmarketing Experience

In postmarketing experience [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)], cases of RPED/CSR occurred.

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5.3 Gastrointestinal Toxicity

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Pediatric Patients

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The median time to first onset of maximum CTCAE grade diarrhea was approximately 2 months and the median duration was 5 days.

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Adult Patients

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The median time to first onset of maximum CTCAE grade diarrhea was approximately 1 month and the median duration was 7 days.

6 Adverse Reactions

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

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Clinically relevant adverse reactions that occurred < 20% of patients include:

  • Eye: visual impairment and subretinal fluid.

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6.2 Postmarketing Experience

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The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of KOSELUGO. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

  • Eye disorders: RPED/CSR including detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, central serous chorioretinopathy, serous retinal detachment, serous retinopathy, and retinal detachment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

11/19/2025 (SUPPL-6)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

Extensive changes; please refer to label for complete information.


6 Adverse Reactions

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The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

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6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

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The NF1 PN pediatric safety pool described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflects exposure to KOSELUGO at the recommended dosage in 134 pediatric patients in SPRINKLE (N = 36) (NCT05309668), SPRINT Phase I (N = 24) (NCT01362803), SPRINT Phase II Stratum 1 (N = 50) [see Clinical Studies (14.1)], and Phase I Food Effect Study (N = 24) (NCT05101148). Among pediatric patients, the duration of KOSELUGO exposure was 12 months or longer (80%), more than 2 years (44%), or more than 3 years (37%). The most common adverse reactions in pediatric patients (greater than or equal to 40%) are vomiting, diarrhea, increased creatine phosphokinase, dry skin, paronychia, nausea, dermatitis acneiform, and pyrexia.

In the KOMET adult NF1 PN study, 71 adult patients received KOSELUGO at the recommended dosage [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Among adult patients, the duration of KOSELUGO exposure in the randomized period was 6 months or longer (92%), and 11 months or longer (66%). The most common adverse reactions in adult patients (greater than or equal to 40%) are rash (all), dermatitis acneiform, and diarrhea.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) with Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)

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Adults greater than or equal to 18 years of Age (KOMET)

The safety of KOSELUGO was evaluated in KOMET [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Eligible patients were 18 years of age or older with NF1 who had symptomatic, inoperable PN. Patients were excluded for abnormal LVEF, uncontrolled hypertension, any current or past history of RVO or RPED/CSR, intraocular pressure > 21 mmHg (or upper limit of normal adjusted by age), uncontrolled glaucoma, and inability to swallow whole capsules. Among the patients (N = 137) who have received KOSELUGO, the median duration of KOSELUGO treatment was 11 months with a range of 10 days to 31 months.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 14% of patients who received KOSELUGO. Serious adverse reactions occurring in more than one patient included cellulitis (2.8%).

Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 13% of patients who received KOSELUGO. Adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of KOSELUGO included dermatitis acneiform, cellulitis, nausea, wound, neurofibrosarcoma, neurofibrosarcoma recurrent, psychiatric decompensation, ulcerative keratitis, and nail disorder.

Dosage interruptions and dose reductions due to adverse reactions occurred in 27% and 14% of patients who received KOSELUGO, respectively. Adverse reactions requiring a dosage reduction in 2 or more patients were paronychia, increased CPK, increased ALT, increased AST, rash, and alopecia. Adverse reactions requiring a dosage interruption in 2 or more patients were increased CPK, rash, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, and COVID-19.

The most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 40%) were rash (all), rash (acneiform), and diarrhea.

Table 12 presents the adverse reactions in the KOMET study. The 12 cycle (48 weeks) randomization period for KOSELUGO versus placebo was followed by a single arm treatment period where all patients received KOSELUGO (placebo patients crossed over to KOSELUGO at end of the randomized period). No new adverse reactions were identified during the open-label period.

Table 12 Adverse Reactions (greater than or equal to 20%) in Patients Who Received KOSELUGO Compared with Placebo in KOMET

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Clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 20% of patients who received KOSELUGO versus placebo based on reported adverse reactions included hair changes (18% vs 11%), paronychia (13% vs 4%), pyrexia (7% vs 4%), stomatitis (18% vs 5%), and skin infection (6% vs 1%), respectively. Decreased ejection fraction in patients who received KOSELUGO versus placebo based on reported echocardiogram results occurred in 14% and 11% of patients, respectively.

Table 13 presents the laboratory abnormalities in the KOMET study.

Table 13 Select Laboratory Abnormalities (greater than or equal to 15%) That Worsened from Baseline in Patients Who Received KOSELUGO with a Difference Between Arms of > 10% Compared to Placebo in KOMET

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8 Use in Specific Populations

8.1 Pregnancy

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Risk Summary

Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)], KOSELUGO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on the use of KOSELUGO in pregnant women to evaluate drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of selumetinib to mice during organogenesis caused reduced fetal weight, adverse structural defects, and effects on embryofetal survival at exposures approximately > 5 times the human exposure at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily (see Data). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the 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

Human Data

In KOMET, a first trimester spontaneous abortion was reported in a patient receiving KOSELUGO.

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8.5 Geriatric Use

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Clinical studies of KOSELUGO did not include a sufficient number of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

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Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).

Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause a reduction in LVEF and to immediately report any signs or symptoms of cardiomyopathy to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

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Gastrointestinal Toxicity

Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. and stomatitis and to contact their healthcare provider at the first sign of gastrointestinal toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

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Increased Creatine Phosphokinase

Advise patients and caregivers that KOSELUGO can cause increased CPK and rhabdomyolysis to report any signs and symptoms of muscle pain or weakness to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

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PATIENT INFORMATION

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What is KOSELUGO?

KOSELUGO is a prescription medicine that is used to treat adults and children 1 year of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas that cause symptoms and cannot be completely removed by surgery.

It is not known if KOSELUGO is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age.

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The most common side effects of KOSELUGO in children include:

  • Vomiting
  • redness around the fingernails
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • increased level of an enzyme called creatine phosphokinase (CPK) in your blood
  • skin bumps that look like acne
  • fever
  • dry skin

The most common side effects of KOSELUGO in adults include:

  • rash
  • skin bumps that look like acne
  • diarrhea

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01/24/2024 (SUPPL-4)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

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PATIENT INFORMATION

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Before taking KOSELUGO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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  • have liver problems.

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