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NOW APPROVED
 
  Dear Pharmacist:  
 
  Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is pleased to announce the recent approval of RYDAPT® (midostaurin) capsules.  
 
  RYDAPT is indicated:  
 
In combination with standard cytarabine and daunorubicin induction and cytarabine consolidation chemotherapy, for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are FLT3 mutation-positive, as detected by an FDA-approved test
 
 
  Limitations of Use  
  RYDAPT is not indicated as a single-agent induction therapy for the treatment of patients with AML.  
 
 
For the treatment of adult patients with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), systemic mastocytosis with associated hematological neoplasm (SM‑AHN), or mast cell leukemia (MCL)
 
 
 
  RYDAPT is available by prescription only.  
 
  Please review the following table for important packaging information:  
 
 
RYDAPT PRODUCT INFORMATION
NDC Number 0‌078-06‌98-99 0‌078-06‌98-19
Package Strength 25 mg 25 mg
Package Size 56 capsules 112 capsules
 
 
  Package  
 
  Note: Image depicts 28‑capsule pack for photo clarity. RYDAPT will always be delivered in either 56- or 112‑capsule cartons.  
 
  RYDAPT will be available for purchase by any licensed pharmacy from any Novartis Authorized Distributor of Record (ADR).  
 
  We are committed to providing the most up-to-date, accurate, and timely medical information to health care professionals. For additional details regarding RYDAPT, please visit www.us.rydapt.com or call Medical Information at 1‑844‑ONC‑INFO (662‑46‌36), Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET.  
 
  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for RYDAPT® (midostaurin) capsules  
 
 
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to midostaurin or to any of the excipients
 
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Embryofetal Toxicity: RYDAPT may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise of the potential risk to a fetus
 
Pulmonary Toxicity: Monitor for symptoms of interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis. Discontinue RYDAPT in patients with signs or symptoms of pulmonary toxicity. Fatal cases have occurred
 
ADVERSE REACTIONS
AML: The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were febrile neutropenia, nausea, mucositis, vomiting, headache, petechiae, musculoskeletal pain, epistaxis, device-related infection, hyperglycemia, and upper respiratory tract infection
 
ASM, SM-AHN, or MCL: The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, edema, musculoskeletal pain, abdominal pain, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, constipation, pyrexia, headache, and dyspnea
 
 
  To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1‑888‑669‑66‌82 or FDA at 1‑800‑FDA‑10‌88 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.  
 
 
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase exposure to midostaurin and its active metabolites. Consider alternative therapies that do not strongly inhibit CYP3A4 or monitor for increased risk of adverse reactions
 
Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use as strong CYP3A4 inducers decrease exposure to midostaurin and its active metabolites
 
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Lactation: Advise females not to breastfeed
 
 
  Please see full Prescribing Information for RYDAPT® (midostaurin) capsules.  
 
 
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