Medication

Camzyos

Generic name: mavacamten · Brand names: Camzyos

Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor [epc]

Information sourced from FDA Structured Product Labeling, updated April 17, 2025.

Boxed warning

WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE CAMZYOS reduces left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction . Echocardiogram assessments of LVEF are required prior to and during treatment with CAMZYOS. Initiation of CAMZYOS in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended. Interrupt CAMZYOS if LVEF is <50% at any visit or if the patient experiences heart failure symptoms or worsening clinical status . Concomitant use of CAMZYOS with certain cytochrome P450 inhibitors or discontinuation of certain cytochrome P450 inducers may increase the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction; therefore, the use of CAMZYOS is contraindicated with the following : • Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors • Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers Because of the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction, CAMZYOS is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called CAMZYOS REMS PROGRAM . WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • CAMZYOS can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction. • Echocardiogram assessments of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) required before and during CAMZYOS use. • Initiation in patients with LVEF <55% not recommended. Interrupt if LVEF <50% or if worsening clinical status. ( 2.1 , 5.1 ) • Certain CYP450 inhibitors and inducers are contraindicated in patients taking CAMZYOS because of an increased risk of heart failure. ( 4 , 5.2 , 7 ) • CAMZYOS is available only through a restricted program called the CAMZYOS REMS Program.

What is it used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CAMZYOS ® is indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms. CAMZYOS is a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms.

How to take it

Dosage must be individualized based on clinical status and echocardiographic assessment of patient response. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for instructions.

Initiation, Maintenance, and Interruption of Treatment Confirm

absence of pregnancy and usage of effective contraception in females of reproductive potential . Initiation or up-titration of CAMZYOS in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended. The recommended starting dose is 5 mg orally once daily without regard to food; allowable subsequent doses with titration are 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg orally once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 15 mg orally once daily.

Patients may develop heart failure while taking CAMZYOS. Regular LVEF and Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient assessment is required for careful titration to achieve an appropriate target Valsalva LVOT gradient, while maintaining LVEF ≥50% and avoiding heart failure symptoms . Daily dosing takes weeks to reach steady-state drug levels and therapeutic effects, and genetic variation in metabolism and drug interactions can cause large differences in exposure . When initiating or titrating CAMZYOS, first consider LVEF then consider the Valsalva LVOT gradient and patient clinical status to guide appropriate CAMZYOS dosing. Assessment of post-exercise LVOT gradient may be considered in symptomatic patients with normal or near normal Valsalva gradients (approximately 30 mmHg) prior to initiating treatment with CAMZYOS. Follow the algorithms for Initiation (Figure 1) and Maintenance (Figure 2) for appropriate CAMZYOS dosing and monitoring schedules. If LVEF <50% while taking CAMZYOS, interrupt treatment.

Follow the algorithm for Interruption (Figure 3) for guidance on interrupting, restarting, or discontinuing CAMZYOS. If interrupted at 2.5 mg, either restart at 2.5 mg or discontinue permanently. Figure 1: Initiation Phase Figure 2: Maintenance Phase Figure 3: Treatment Interruption at Any Clinic Visit if LVEF <50% Delay dose increases when there is intercurrent illness (e.g., serious infection) or arrhythmia (e.g., atrial fibrillation or other uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia) that may impair systolic function. Consider interruption of CAMZYOS in patients with intercurrent illness . Missed or delayed doses If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, and the next scheduled dose should be taken at the usual time the following day.

Exact timing of dosing during the day is not essential, but two doses should not be taken on the same day. Swallow capsules whole. Do not break, open, or chew the capsules. initiation phase Maintenance phase Treatment interruption

Concomitant Administration of Weak to Moderate CYP2C19

or Moderate to Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Initiate CAMZYOS at the recommended starting dosage of 5 mg orally once daily in patients who are on stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor . In patients who are on stable therapy with a moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor or a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, initiate CAMZYOS at 2.5 mg orally once daily. Interrupt CAMZYOS treatment if Valsalva LVOT gradient is <20 mm Hg at Week 4 or Week 8. Treatment may be resumed after 4 weeks at 2.5 mg once daily if LVEF is ≥50%. If treatment is resumed at Week 12, recheck clinical status, Valsalva LVOT gradient and LVEF in 4 weeks, and maintain the current dose for the next 8 weeks unless LVEF is <50%. In patients who initiate a weak to moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate to strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, reduce dosage of CAMZYOS to the next lower daily (mg) dose level (i.e., 15 mg to 10 mg; 10 mg to 5 mg; or 5 mg to 2.5 mg).

Schedule clinical and echocardiographic assessment 4 weeks after inhibitor initiation, and do not up-titrate to the next higher daily (mg) dose level of CAMZYOS until 12 weeks after inhibitor initiation. Avoid initiation of concomitant weak to moderate CYP2C19 and moderate to strong CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients who are on stable treatment with 2.5 mg of CAMZYOS because a lower CAMZYOS once-daily dose is not available . For short-term use (e.g., 1 week), interrupt CAMZYOS for the duration of treatment with a weak to moderate inhibitor of CYP2C19 or a moderate to strong inhibitor of CYP3A4. Mavacamten may be reinitiated at the previous dose immediately on discontinuation of concomitant therapy.

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Heart Failure : Consider interruption of CAMZYOS in patients with intercurrent illness. ( 2.1 , 5.1 ) • Drug Interactions Leading to Heart Failure or Loss of Effectiveness : Advise patients of the potential for drug interactions including with over-the-counter medications. ( 4 , 5.2 , 17 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : May cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception until 4 months after the last dose. Avoid concomitant use with a combined hormonal contraceptive that contains a progestin other than norethindrone. ( 5.4 , 7.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

Heart Failure

CAMZYOS reduces systolic contraction and can cause heart failure or significantly reduce ventricular function. Patients who experience a serious intercurrent illness (e.g., serious infection) or arrhythmia (e.g., atrial fibrillation or other uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia) are at greater risk of developing systolic dysfunction and heart failure . Assess the patient’s clinical status and LVEF prior to and regularly during treatment and adjust the CAMZYOS dose accordingly . New or worsening arrhythmia, dyspnea, chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, leg edema, or elevations in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) may be signs and symptoms of heart failure and should also prompt an evaluation of cardiac function. Asymptomatic LVEF reduction, intercurrent illnesses, and arrhythmias require additional dosing considerations . Initiation of CAMZYOS in patients with LVEF <55% is not recommended.

Avoid concomitant use of CAMZYOS in patients on disopyramide, ranolazine, verapamil with a beta blocker, or diltiazem with a beta blocker as these medications and combinations increase the risk of left ventricular systolic dysfunction and heart failure symptoms and clinical experience is limited .

CYP450 Drug Interactions Leading to Heart

Failure or Loss of Effectiveness CAMZYOS is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 enzymes. Concomitant use of CAMZYOS and drugs that interact with these enzymes may lead to life-threatening drug interactions such as heart failure or loss of effectiveness . Advise patients of the potential for drug interactions, including with over-the-counter medications (such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, or cimetidine). Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of all concomitant products prior to and during CAMZYOS treatment .

CAMZYOS

REMS Program CAMZYOS is only available through a restricted program called the CAMZYOS REMS Program because of the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction . Notable requirements of the CAMZYOS REMS Program include the following: • Prescribers must be certified by enrolling in the CAMZYOS REMS Program. • Patients must enroll in the CAMZYOS REMS Program and comply with ongoing monitoring requirements . • Pharmacies must be certified by enrolling in the CAMZYOS REMS Program and must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive CAMZYOS. • Wholesalers and distributors must only distribute to certified pharmacies. Further information is available at www.CAMZYOSREMS.com or by telephone at 1-833-628-7367.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

CAMZYOS may cause fetal toxicity when administered to a pregnant female, based on findings in animal studies. Confirm absence of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential prior to treatment and advise patients to use effective contraception during treatment with CAMZYOS and for 4 months after the last dose. Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) containing a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone may be used with mavacamten.

However, CAMZYOS may reduce the effectiveness of certain other CHCs. If these CHCs are used, advise patients to add nonhormonal contraception (such as condoms) during concomitant use and for 4 months after the last dose of CAMZYOS .

Who should not take it

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CAMZYOS is contraindicated with concomitant use of: • Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors • Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers • Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors. ( 4 , 5.2 ) • Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers. ( 4 , 5.2 )

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on

animal data, CAMZYOS may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female. There are no human data on the use of CAMZYOS during pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The underlying maternal condition during pregnancy poses a risk to the mother and fetus . Advise pregnant females about the potential risk to the fetus with maternal exposure to CAMZYOS during pregnancy.

In animal embryo-fetal development studies, mavacamten-related decreases in mean fetal body weight, reductions in fetal ossification of bones, and increases in post-implantation loss (early and/or late resorptions) were observed in rats and increases in visceral and skeletal malformations were observed in both rabbits and rats at dose exposures similar to that achieved at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. 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.

There is a pregnancy safety study for CAMZYOS. If CAMZYOS is administered during pregnancy, or if a patient becomes pregnant while receiving CAMZYOS or within 4 months after the last dose of CAMZYOS, healthcare providers should report CAMZYOS exposure by contacting Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 or www.bms.com. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and Embryo-Fetal Risk Obstructive HCM in pregnancy has been associated with increased risk for preterm birth. Data Animal Data When mavacamten was administered orally to pregnant rats (0.3 to 1.5 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, increases in post-implantation loss, decreases in mean fetal body weight, reductions in fetal ossification of bones, and fetal malformations (visceral and skeletal) were observed in the high dose group (1.5 mg/kg/day).

Visceral malformations (heart malformation in fetuses, including one total situs inversus) and increased incidences of skeletal malformations (mainly fused sternebrae) were observed at a similar exposure as in humans at the MRHD. Plasma exposure (based on area under the concentration-time curve or AUC) at the no-effect dose for embryo-fetal development in rats is 0.3 times the exposure in humans at the MRHD. When mavacamten was administered orally to pregnant rabbits (0.6 to 2.0 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, fetal malformations (visceral and skeletal) were increased at doses of 1.2 mg/kg/day and higher, with similar plasma exposure at 1.2 mg/kg/day as in humans at the MRHD. Visceral findings consisted of malformations of the great vessels (dilatation of pulmonary trunk and/or aortic arch). Skeletal malformations consisted of higher incidences of fused sternebrae at ≥1.2 mg/kg/day. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the no-effect dose for embryo-fetal development in rabbits is 0.4 times the exposure in humans at the MRHD. In a pre/postnatal development study, mavacamten was administered orally to pregnant rats (0.3, to 1.5 mg/kg/day) from gestation Day 6 to lactation/post-partum Day 20.

No adverse effects were observed in the dams or offspring exposed daily from before birth (in utero) through lactation. The no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) was 1.5 mg/kg/day (the highest dosage level tested), with similar exposure (AUC) as in humans at the MRHD.

Side effects

The following adverse reaction is discussed in other sections of the labeling: • Heart failure Adverse reactions occurring in >5% of patients and more commonly on CAMZYOS than on placebo were dizziness (27%) and syncope (6%). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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 CAMZYOS was evaluated in EXPLORER-HCM, a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial . Of the 251 adults with obstructive HCM, 123 patients were treated with CAMZYOS 2.5-15 mg daily and 128 were treated with placebo. CAMZYOS-treated patients had a median duration of exposure of 30 weeks (range: 2-40 weeks).

Syncope (0.8%) was the only adverse drug reaction leading to discontinuation in patients receiving CAMZYOS. Adverse reactions occurring in >5% of patients and more commonly on CAMZYOS than on placebo were dizziness (27% vs. 18%) and syncope (6% vs. 2%). The safety of CAMZYOS in patients was further evaluated in VALOR-HCM, a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial . Of the 112 adults with symptomatic obstructive HCM, 56 patients were treated with CAMZYOS 2.5-15 mg daily and 55 were treated with placebo. CAMZYOS-treated patients had a median duration of exposure of 17 weeks (range: 3-19 weeks).

There were no new adverse reactions identified in VALOR-HCM. Effects on Systolic Function In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, mean (SD) resting LVEF was 74% at baseline in both treatment groups. Consistent with the mechanism of action of CAMZYOS, mean (SD) absolute change from baseline in LVEF was -4% in the CAMZYOS group and 0% in the placebo group over the 30-week treatment period. At Week 38, following an 8-week interruption of trial drug, mean LVEF was similar to baseline for both treatment groups.

In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, 7 (6%) patients in the CAMZYOS group and 2 (2%) patients in the placebo group experienced reversible reductions in LVEF to <50% (median 48%: range 35-49%) while on treatment. In 3 of the 7 CAMZYOS patients and 1 of the 2 placebo patients, these reductions were asymptomatic. In all 7 patients treated with CAMZYOS, LVEF recovered following interruption of CAMZYOS .

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