Varubi

Varubi is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is ROLAPITANT. It is labelled by Luria Therapeutics LLC taken by oral and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 87628-101, application NDA206500, label effective 20260908. It is one of 2 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient ROLAPITANT. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing ROLAPITANT are most often described in connection with: indicated combination, antiemetic agents, prevention delayed, vomiting associated, repeat courses, emetogenic cancer, chemotherapy including, limited highly. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VARUBI ® is indicated in combination with other antiemetic agents in adults for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including, but not limited to, highly emetogenic chemotherapy. VARUBI is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist indicated in combination with other antiemetic agents in adults for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including, but not limited to, highly emetogenic chemotherapy. ( 1 )

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of VARUBI in adults in combination with a 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist and dexamethasone for the prevention of nausea and vomiting with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy is shown in Table 1 . There is no drug interaction between rolapitant and dexamethasone, so no dosage adjustment for dexamethasone is required. Administer a dexamethasone dose of 20 mg on Day 1 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Administer VARUBI prior to the initiation of each chemotherapy cycle, but at no less than 2 week intervals. Administer VARUBI without regards to meals. Table 1: Recommended Dosing Regimen of VARUBI Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with Cisplatin-Based Highly Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy VARUBI 180 mg as a single dose orally within 2 hours prior to initiation of chemotherapy None Dexamethasone 20 mg; 30 min prior to initiation of chemotherapy 8 mg twice daily 8 mg twice daily 8 mg twice daily 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist See the prescribing information for the co-administered 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist for appropriate dosing information. None Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with Moderately Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy and Combinations of Anthracycline and Cyclophosphamide VARUBI 180 mg as a single dose orally within 2 hours prior to initiation of chemotherapy None Dexamethasone 20 mg; 30 min prior to initiation of chemotherapy None 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist See the prescribing information for the co-administered 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist for appropriate dosing information. See the prescribing information for the co-administered 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist for appropriate dosing information. Administer in combination with dexamethasone and a 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist; see full prescribing information for dosing information. ( 2 ) No dosage adjustment for dexamethasone is required. ( 2 ) The recommended dosage of VARUBI is 180 mg as a single dose orally within 2 hours prior to the initiation of chemotherapy on Day 1. ( 2 ) Administer VARUBI prior to the initiation of each chemotherapy cycle, but at no less than 2 week intervals. ( 2 ) Administer VARUBI without regards to meals. ( 2 )

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS VARUBI is contraindicated in patients taking CYP2D6 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index, such as thioridazine and pimozide. VARUBI can significantly increase the plasma concentrations of thioridazine and pimozide, which may result in QT prolongation and Torsades de Pointes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . VARUBI is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age because of irreversible impairment of sexual development and fertility observed in juvenile rats at clinically relevant dosages [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] . CYP2D6 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., thioridazine and pimozide) ( 4 , 5.1 , 7 ) Pediatric patients less than 2 years of age because of irreversible impairment of sexual development and fertility in juvenile rats ( 4 , 8.4 )

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Interaction with CYP2D6 Substrates [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥3%) are: Cisplatin Based Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy: neutropenia, hiccups and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy and Combinations of Anthracycline and Cyclophosphamide: decreased appetite, neutropenia, dizziness, dyspepsia, urinary tract infection, stomatitis and anemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Luria Therapeutics LLC at 1-844-334-4035 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 clinical practice. In 4 controlled clinical trials in patients receiving emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, VARUBI was given in combination with a 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist and dexamethasone. On Day 1 of Cycle 1 of chemotherapy, 1567 patients were treated with VARUBI and 1198 of these patients continued into the optional multiple cycle extension for up to 6 cycles of chemotherapy. The median number of cycles administered 180 mg of VARUBI was four. VARUBI 180 mg was administered to 1294 patients. In Cycle 1 adverse reactions were reported in approximately 7% of patients treated with VARUBI compared with approximately 6% of patients treated with control therapy. The most common adverse reactions reported with an incidence of ≥3% and greater than control are listed in Table 2 and Table 3 . Table 2: Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Receiving Cisplatin-Based Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy (Cycle 1)* * all reactions occurring at ≥3% in the VARUBI group and for which the rate for VARUBI exceeds the rate for control VARUBI Regimen (VARUBI, Dexamethasone, and 5-HT 3 Receptor Antagonist) N = 624 Control (Placebo, Dexamethasone, and 5-HT 3 Receptor Antagonist) N = 627 Neutropenia 9% 8% Hiccups 5% 4% Abdominal Pain 3% 2% Table 3: Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Receiving Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy and Combinations of Anthracycline and Cyclophosphamide (Cycle 1)* *all reactions occurring at ≥3% in the VARUBI group and for which the rate for VARUBI exceeds the rate for control. VARUBI Regimen (VARUBI, Dexamethasone, and 5-HT 3 Receptor Antagonist) N = 670 Control (Placebo, Dexamethasone, and 5-HT 3 Receptor Antagonist) N = 674 Decreased appetite 9% 7% Neutropenia 7% 6% Dizziness 6% 4% Dyspepsia 4% 2% Urinary tract infection 4% 3% Stomatitis 4% 2% Anemia 3% 2% Adverse reactions in the multiple-cycle extensions of highly and moderately emetogenic chemotherapy studies for up to 6 cycles of chemotherapy were generally similar to that observed in Cycle 1.

FDA lists 2 drug label records with ROLAPITANT as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is Varubi used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VARUBI ® is indicated in combination with other antiemetic agents in adults for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including, but not limited to, highly emetogenic chemotherapy. VARUBI is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist indicated in combination with other …

Who makes Varubi?
Luria Therapeutics LLC is the labeler of record for Varubi. 2 FDA label records share the active ingredient ROLAPITANT, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Varubi come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Varubi prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing ROLAPITANT?
Yes. 2 FDA drug label records list ROLAPITANT as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Varubi been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.