Yonsa

Q: What are the side effects of Yonsa?

The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Hypokalemia, Fluid Retention, and Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions due to Mineralocorticoid Excess [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Adrenocortical Insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Increased Fractures and Mortality in Combination with… See the full label for the complete list.

abiraterone acetate · Tablet · Oral

Prescription (Rx) Cytochrome P450 17A1 Inhibitor

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE YONSA is indicated in combination with methylprednisolone for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. YONSA is a CYP17 inhibitor indicated in combination with methylprednisolone for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). ( 1 )

Dosage and administration

To avoid medication errors and overdose, be aware that YONSA tablets may have different dosing and food effects than other abiraterone acetate products. Recommended dose: YONSA 500 mg (four 125 mg tablets) administered orally once daily in combination with methylprednisolone 4 mg administered orally twice daily. ( 2.1 ) Patients receiving YONSA should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had bilateral orchiectomy. ( 2.2 ) YONSA tablets must be taken as a single dose once daily with or without food. The tablets should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew tablets. ( 2.1 ) Dose Modification: For patients with baseline moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B), reduce the YONSA starting dose to 125 mg once daily. ( 2.3 ) For patients who develop hepatotoxicity during treatment, hold YONSA until recovery. Retreatment may be initiated at a reduced dose. YONSA should be discontinued if patients develop severe hepatotoxicity. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dose of YONSA is 500 mg (four 125 mg tablets) administered orally once daily in combination with methylprednisolone 4 mg administered orally twice daily. 2.2 Important Administration Instructions To avoid medication errors and overdose, be aware that YONSA (abiraterone acetate) tablets may have different dosing and food effects than other abiraterone acetate products. Patients receiving YONSA should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had bilateral orchiectomy. YONSA tablets must be taken as a single dose once daily with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . The tablets should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew tablets. 2.3 Dose Modification Guidelines in Hepatic Impairment and Hepatotoxicity Hepatic Impairment In patients with baseline moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B), reduce the recommended dose of YONSA to 125 mg once daily. In patients with moderate hepatic impairment monitor ALT, AST, and bilirubin prior to the start of treatment, every week for the first month, every two weeks for the following two months of treatment and monthly thereafter. If elevations in ALT and/or AST greater than 5X upper limit of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin greater than 3X ULN occur in patients with baseline moderate hepatic impairment, discontinue YONSA and do not re-treat patients with abiraterone acetate [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Do not use YONSA in patients with baseline severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C). Hepatotoxicity For patients who develop hepatotoxicity during treatment with YONSA (ALT and/or AST greater than 5X ULN or total bilirubin greater than 3X ULN), interrupt treatment with YONSA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Treatment may be restarted at a reduced dose of 375 mg once daily following return of liver function tests to the patient’s baseline or to AST and ALT less than or equal to 2.5X ULN and total bilirubin less than or equal to 1.5X ULN . For patients who resume treatment, monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin at a minimum of every two weeks for three months and monthly thereafter. If hepatotoxicity recurs at the dose of 375 mg once daily, re-treatment may be restarted at a reduced dose of 250 mg once daily following return of liver function tests to the patient’s baseline or to AST and ALT less than or equal to 2.5X ULN and total bilirubin less than or equal to 1.5X ULN . If hepatotoxicity recurs at the reduced dose of 250 mg once daily, discontinue treatment with YONSA. Permanently discontinue YONSA for patients who develop a concurrent elevation of ALT greater than 3 x ULN and total bilirubin greater than 2 x ULN in the absence of biliary obstruction or other causes responsible for the concurrent elevation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. 2.4 Dose Modification Guidelines for Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine, phenobarbital) during YONSA treatment. If a strong CYP3A4 inducer must be co-administered, increase the YONSA dosing frequency to twice a day only during the co-administration period (e.g., from 500 mg once daily to 500 mg twice a day). Reduce the dose back to the previous dose and frequency, if the concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].

Dosage forms and strengths

(abiraterone acetate) tablets, 125 mg, are white to off-white, oval-shaped tablets debossed with “125 FP” on one side. Tablets: 125 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

None. None

Warnings and precautions

Mineralocorticoid excess: Closely monitor patients with cardiovascular disease. Control hypertension and correct hypokalemia before treatment. Monitor blood pressure, serum potassium and symptoms of fluid retention at least monthly. ( 5.1 ) Adrenocortical insufficiency: Monitor for symptoms and signs of adrenocortical insufficiency. Increased dosage of corticosteroids may be indicated before, during and after stressful situations. ( 5.2 ) Hepatotoxicity: Can be severe and fatal. Monitor liver function and modify, interrupt, or discontinue YONSA dosing as recommended. ( 5.3 ) Increased fractures and mortality in combination with radium Ra 223 dichloride: Use of YONSA plus methylprednisolone in combination with radium Ra 223 dichloride is not recommended. ( 5.4 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: YONSA can cause fetal harm. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception. ( 5.5 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Hypoglycemia: Severe hypoglycemia has been reported in patients with pre-existing diabetes who are taking medications containing thiazolidinediones (including pioglitazone) or repaglinide. Monitor blood glucose in patients with diabetes and assess if antidiabetic agent dose modifications are required. ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Hypokalemia, Fluid Retention, and Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions due to Mineralocorticoid Excess YONSA may cause hypertension, hypokalemia, and fluid retention as a consequence of increased mineralocorticoid levels resulting from CYP17 inhibition [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . Monitor patients for hypertension, hypokalemia, and fluid retention at least once a month. Control hypertension and correct hypokalemia before and during treatment with YONSA. In the two randomized clinical trials, grade 3 to 4 hypertension occurred in 2% of patients, grade 3 to 4 hypokalemia in 4% of patients, and grade 3 to 4 edema in 1% of patients treated with abiraterone acetate [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . Closely monitor patients whose underlying medical conditions might be compromised by increases in blood pressure, hypokalemia or fluid retention, such as those with heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, or ventricular arrhythmia. In postmarketing experience, QT prolongation and Torsades de Pointes have been observed in patients who develop hypokalemia while taking abiraterone acetate. The safety of YONSA in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction < 50% or New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV heart failure (in Study 1) or NYHA Class II to IV heart failure (in Study 2) has not been established because these patients were excluded from these randomized clinical trials [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . 5.2 Adrenocortical Insufficiency Adrenal insufficiency occurred in the two randomized clinical studies in 0.5% of patients taking abiraterone acetate and in 0.2% of patients taking placebo. Adrenocortical insufficiency was reported in patients receiving abiraterone acetate in combination with a corticosteroid, following interruption of daily steroids and/or with concurrent infection or stress. Monitor patients for symptoms and signs of adrenocortical insufficiency, particularly if patients are withdrawn from corticosteroids, have corticosteroid dose reductions, or experience unusual stress. Symptoms and signs of adrenocortical insufficiency may be masked by adverse reactions associated with mineralocorticoid excess seen in patients treated with YONSA. If clinically indicated, perform appropriate tests to confirm the diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency. Increased dosage of corticosteroids may be indicated before, during and after stressful situations [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. 5.3 Hepatotoxicity In postmarketing experience, there have been abiraterone acetate-associated severe hepatic toxicity, including fulminant hepatitis, acute liver failure and deaths [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )]. In the two randomized clinical trials, grade 3 or 4 ALT or AST increases (at least 5X ULN) were reported in 4% of patients who received abiraterone acetate, typically during the first 3 months after starting treatment. Patients whose baseline ALT or AST were elevated were more likely to experience liver test elevation than those beginning with normal values. Treatment discontinuation due to ALT and AST increases occurred in 1% of patients taking abiraterone acetate. In these clinical trials, no deaths clearly related to abiraterone acetate were reported due to hepatotoxicity events. Measure serum transaminases (ALT and AST) and bilirubin levels prior to starting treatment with YONSA, every two weeks for the first three months of treatment and monthly thereafter. In patients with baseline moderate hepatic impairment receiving a reduced YONSA dose of 125 mg, measure ALT, AST, and bilirubin prior to the start of treatment, every week for the first month, every two weeks for the following two months of treatment and monthly thereafter. Promptly measure serum total bilirubin, AST, and ALT if clinical symptoms or signs suggestive of hepatotoxicity develop. Elevations of AST, ALT, or bilirubin from the patient's baseline should prompt more frequent monitoring. If at any time AST or ALT rise above five times the ULN, or the bilirubin rises above three times the ULN, interrupt YONSA treatment and closely monitor liver function. Re-treatment with YONSA at a reduced dose level may take place only after return of liver function tests to the patient’s baseline or to AST and ALT less than or equal to 2.5X ULN and total bilirubin less than or equal to 1.5X ULN [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]. Permanently discontinue treatment with YONSA for patients who develop a concurrent elevation of ALT greater than 3 x ULN and total bilirubin greater than 2 x ULN in the absence of biliary obstruction or other causes responsible for the concurrent elevation [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )].

Side effects

The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Hypokalemia, Fluid Retention, and Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions due to Mineralocorticoid Excess [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Adrenocortical Insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Increased Fractures and Mortality in Combination with Radium Ra 223 Dichloride [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) are fatigue, joint swelling or discomfort, edema, hot flush, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, hypertension, dyspnea, urinary tract infection and contusion. ( 6.1 ) The most common laboratory abnormalities (> 20%) are anemia, elevated alkaline phosphatase, hypertriglyceridemia, lymphopenia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, elevated AST, hypophosphatemia, elevated ALT and hypokalemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. at 1-800-818-4555 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trial 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. Two randomized placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trials (Study 1 and Study 2) enrolled patients who had metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who were using a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist or were previously treated with orchiectomy. In both Study 1 and Study 2 abiraterone acetate was administered at a dose equivalent to 500 mg of YONSA daily in combination with a different corticosteroid twice daily in the active treatment arms. Placebo plus corticosteroid was given to control patients. The most common adverse drug reactions ( > 10%) reported in the two randomized clinical trials that occurred more commonly (>2%) in the abiraterone acetate arm were fatigue, joint swelling or discomfort, edema, hot flush, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, hypertension, dyspnea, urinary tract infection and contusion. The most common laboratory abnormalities (>20%) reported in the two randomized clinical trials that occurred more commonly (≥2%) in the abiraterone acetate arm were anemia, elevated alkaline phosphatase, hypertriglyceridemia, lymphopenia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, elevated AST, hypophosphatemia, elevated ALT and hypokalemia. Study 1: Metastatic CRPC Following Chemotherapy Study 1 enrolled 1195 patients with metastatic CRPC who had received prior docetaxel chemotherapy. Patients were not eligible if AST and/or ALT ≥ 2.5X ULN in the absence of liver metastases. Patients with liver metastases were excluded if AST and/or ALT > 5X ULN. Table 1 shows adverse reactions on the abiraterone acetate arm in Study 1 that occurred with a ≥ 2% absolute increase in frequency compared to placebo or were events of special interest. The median duration of treatment with abiraterone acetate with a corticosteroid was 8 months. Table 1: Adverse Reactions due to Abiraterone Acetate in Study 1 Abiraterone Acetate with Corticosteroid(N=791) Placebo with Corticosteroid (N=394) System Organ Class Adverse Reaction All Grades1 % Grade 3-4 % All Grades % Grade 3-4 % Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Joint swelling/ discomfort2 30 4.2 23 4.1 Muscle discomfort3 26 3.0 23 2.3 General Disorders Edema4 27 1.9 18 0.8 Vascular Disorders Hot Flush 19 0.3 17 0.3 Hypertension 8.5 1.3 6.9 0.3 Gastrointestinal Disorders Diarrhea 18 0.6 14 1.3 Dyspepsia 6.1 0 3.3 0 Infections and infestations Urinary tract infection 12 2.1 7.1 0.5 Upper respiratory tract infection 5.4 0 2.5 0 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Cough 11 0 7.6 0 Renal and urinary disorders Urinary frequency 7.2 0.3 5.1 0.3 Nocturia 6.2 0 4.1 0 Injury, poisoning and procedural complications Fractures5 5.9 1.4 2.3 0 Cardiac disorders Arrhythmia6 7.2 1.1 4.6 1.0 Chest pain or chest discomfort7 3.8 0.5 2.8 0 Cardiac failure8 2.3 1.9 1.0 0.3 1 Adverse events graded according to CTCAE version 3.0 2 Includes terms Arthritis, Arthralgia, Joint swelling, and Joint stiffness 3 Includes terms Muscle spasms, Musculoskeletal pain, Myalgia, Musculoskeletal discomfort, and Musculoskeletal stiffness 4 Includes terms Edema, Edema peripheral, Pitting edema, and Generalized edema 5 Includes all fractures with the exception of pathological fracture 6 Includes terms Arrhythmia, Tachycardia, Atrial fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia, Atrial tachycardia, Ventricular tachycardia, Atrial flutter, Bradycardia, Atrioventricular block complete, Conduction disorder, and Bradyarrhythmia 7 Includes terms Angina pectoris, Chest pain, and Angina unstable. Myocardial infarction or ischemia occurred more commonly in the placebo arm than in the abiraterone acetate arm (1.3% vs. 1.1% respectively). 8 Includes terms Cardiac failure, Cardiac failure congestive, Left ventricular dysfunction, Cardiogenic shock, Cardiomegaly, Cardiomyopathy, and Ejection fraction decreased Table 2 shows laboratory abnormalities of interest from Study 1. Grade 3-4 low serum phosphorus (7%) and low potassium (5%) occurred at a greater than or equal to 5% rate in the abiraterone acetate with a corticosteroid arm. Table 2: Laboratory Abnormalities of Interest in Study 1 Abiraterone Acetate with Corticosteroid(N=791) Placebo with Corticosteroid(N=394) Laboratory Abnormality All Grades % Grade 3-4 % All Grades % Grade 3-4 % Hypertriglyceridemia 63 0.4 53 0 High AST 31 2.1 36 1.5 Hypokalemia 28 5.3 20 1.0 Hypophosphatemia 24 7.2 16 5.8 High ALT 11 1.4 10 0.8 High Total Bilirubin 6.6 0.1 4.6 0 Study 2: Metastatic CRPC Prior to Chemotherapy Study 2 enrolled 1088 patients with metastatic CRPC who had not received prior cytotoxic chemotherapy.

Drug interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers during YONSA treatment. If a strong CYP3A4 inducer must be co-administered, increase the YONSA dosing frequency ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) CYP2D6 Substrates: Avoid co-administration of YONSA with CYP2D6 substrates that have a narrow therapeutic index. If an alternative treatment cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the concomitant CYP2D6 substrate ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on YONSA Strong CYP3A4 Inducers The co-administration of rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, decreased exposure of abiraterone by 55%. Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers during YONSA treatment. If a strong CYP3A4 inducer must be co-administered with YONSA, increase the YONSA dosing frequency [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 7.2 Effect of YONSA on Other Drugs CYP2D6 Substrates Abiraterone is an inhibitor of the hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes CYP2D6. The co-administration of YONSA with CYP2D6 substrates increases the concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate, which may increase the frequency and/or severity of adverse reactions of these substrates. Avoid co-administration of abiraterone acetate with substrates of CYP2D6 with a narrow therapeutic index. If alternative treatments cannot be used, consider a dose reduction of the concomitant CYP2D6 substrate drug in accordance with its Prescribing Information [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . CYP2C8 Substrates Abiraterone is an inhibitor of the hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes CYP2D6 and CYP2C8. The co-administration of YONSA with CYP2C8 substrates increases the concentration of the CYP2C8 substrate, which may increase the frequency and/or severity of adverse reactions of these substrates. Therefore, patients should be monitored closely for signs of toxicity related to a CYP2C8 substrate with a narrow therapeutic index if used concomitantly with abiraterone acetate [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Use in specific populations

Do not use YONSA in patients with baseline severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C). ( 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of YONSA have not been established in females. Based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action, YONSA can cause fetal harm and potential loss of pregnancy. There are no human data on the use of YONSA in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of abiraterone acetate to pregnant rats during organogenesis, caused adverse developmental effects at maternal exposures of approximately ≥ 0.03 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose (see Data ). Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in rats, abiraterone acetate caused developmental toxicity when administered at oral doses of 10, 30 or 100 mg/kg/day throughout the period of organogenesis (gestational days 6-17). Findings included embryo-fetal lethality (increased post implantation loss and resorptions and decreased number of live fetuses), fetal developmental delay (skeletal effects) and urogenital effects (bilateral ureter dilation) at doses > 10 mg/kg/day, decreased fetal ano-genital distance at > 30 mg/kg/day, and decreased fetal body weight at 100 mg/kg/day. Doses > 10 mg/kg/day caused maternal toxicity. The doses tested in rats resulted in systemic exposures (AUC) approximately 0.03, 0.1 and 0.3 times, respectively, the AUC in patients. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of YONSA have not been established in females. There is no information available on the presence of abiraterone acetate in human milk, or on the effects on the breastfed child or milk production. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Males Based on findings in animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose of YONSA [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Infertility Based on animal studies, abiraterone acetate may impair reproductive function and fertility in males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] . 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of abiraterone acetate in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of patients receiving abiraterone acetate in the two randomized trials, 73% of patients were 65 years and over and 30% were 75 years and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these elderly patients and younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of abiraterone were examined in subjects with baseline mild (N=8) or moderate (N=8) hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B, respectively) and in 8 healthy control subjects with normal hepatic function. The systemic exposure (AUC) of abiraterone after a single oral dose equivalent to 500 mg of YONSA increased by approximately 1.1-fold and 3.6-fold in subjects with mild and moderate baseline hepatic impairment, respectively compared to subjects with normal hepatic function. In another trial, the pharmacokinetics of abiraterone were examined in subjects with baseline severe (N=8) hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) and in 8 healthy control subjects with normal hepatic function. The systemic exposure (AUC) of abiraterone increased by approximately 7-fold and the fraction of free drug increased 2-fold in subjects with severe baseline hepatic impairment compared to subjects with normal hepatic function. No dosage modification is recommended for patients with baseline mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A). In patients with baseline moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B), reduce the recommended dose of YONSA to 125 mg once daily. Do not use YONSA in patients with baseline severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C). If elevations in ALT or AST >5X ULN or total bilirubin >3X ULN occur in patients with baseline moderate hepatic impairment, discontinue abiraterone acetate treatment [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . For patients who develop hepatotoxicity during treatment, interruption of treatment and dosage adjustment may be required [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 8.7 Renal Impairment No dosage modification is recommended for patients with renal impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of YONSA have not been established in females. Based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action, YONSA can cause fetal harm and potential loss of pregnancy. There are no human data on the use of YONSA in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of abiraterone acetate to pregnant rats during organogenesis, caused adverse developmental effects at maternal exposures of approximately ≥ 0.03 times the human exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose (see Data ). Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in rats, abiraterone acetate caused developmental toxicity when administered at oral doses of 10, 30 or 100 mg/kg/day throughout the period of organogenesis (gestational days 6-17). Findings included embryo-fetal lethality (increased post implantation loss and resorptions and decreased number of live fetuses), fetal developmental delay (skeletal effects) and urogenital effects (bilateral ureter dilation) at doses > 10 mg/kg/day, decreased fetal ano-genital distance at > 30 mg/kg/day, and decreased fetal body weight at 100 mg/kg/day. Doses > 10 mg/kg/day caused maternal toxicity. The doses tested in rats resulted in systemic exposures (AUC) approximately 0.03, 0.1 and 0.3 times, respectively, the AUC in patients.

Geriatric use

8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of patients receiving abiraterone acetate in the two randomized trials, 73% of patients were 65 years and over and 30% were 75 years and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these elderly patients and younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

Overdosage

Human experience of overdose with YONSA is limited. There is no specific antidote. In the event of an overdose, stop YONSA, undertake general supportive measures, including monitoring for arrhythmias and cardiac failure and assess liver function.

Description

Abiraterone acetate, the active ingredient of YONSA tablet is the acetyl ester of abiraterone. Abiraterone is an inhibitor of CYP17 (17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase). Each YONSA Tablet contains 125 mg of abiraterone acetate. Abiraterone acetate is designated chemically as (3β)-17-(3-pyridinyl) androsta-5,16-dien-3-yl acetate and its structure is: Abiraterone acetate is micronized (smaller particle size) white to off-white, non-hygroscopic, crystalline powder. Its molecular formula is C 26 H 33 NO 2 and it has a molecular weight of 391.55. Abiraterone acetate is a lipophilic compound with an octanol-water partition coefficient of 5.12 (Log P) and is practically insoluble in water. The pKa of the aromatic nitrogen is 5.19. Inactive ingredients in the tablets are lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium stearyl fumarate, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene. image description

Mechanism of action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Abiraterone acetate (YONSA) is converted in vivo to abiraterone, an androgen biosynthesis inhibitor, that inhibits 17 α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17). This enzyme is expressed in testicular, adrenal, and prostatic tumor tissues and is required for androgen biosynthesis. CYP17 catalyzes two sequential reactions: 1) the conversion of pregnenolone and progesterone to their 17α-hydroxy derivatives by 17α-hydroxylase activity and 2) the subsequent formation of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione, respectively, by C17,20-lyase activity. DHEA and androstenedione are androgens and are precursors of testosterone. Inhibition of CYP17 by abiraterone can also result in increased mineralocorticoid production by the adrenals [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Androgen sensitive prostatic carcinoma responds to treatment that decreases androgen levels. Androgen deprivation therapies, such as treatment with GnRH agonists or orchiectomy, decrease androgen production in the testes but do not affect androgen production by the adrenals or in the tumor. Abiraterone acetate decreased serum testosterone and other androgens in patients in the placebo-controlled clinical trial. It is not necessary to monitor the effect of YONSA on serum testosterone levels. Changes in serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels may be observed but have not been shown to correlate with clinical benefit in individual patients.

How supplied

(abiraterone acetate) tablets, 125 mg White to off-white, oval-shaped tablets debossed with “125 FP” on one side 120 tablets available in high-density polyethylene bottles with child resistant closure NDC Number 47335-401-81 Storage and Handling Store at 20 o C to 25 o C (68 o F to 77 o F); excursions permitted in the range from 15 o C to 30 o C (59 o F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Keep out of reach of children. Based on its mechanism of action, YONSA may harm a developing fetus. Women who are pregnant or women who may be pregnant should not handle YONSA tablets if broken, crushed, or damaged without protection, e.g., gloves [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] .

Patient information

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information) Hypokalemia, Fluid Retention, and Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions Inform patients that YONSA is associated with hypertension, hypokalemia, and peripheral edema that may lead to QT prolongation and Torsades de Pointes in patients who develop hypokalemia while taking YONSA. Advise patients that their blood pressure, serum potassium and signs and symptoms of fluid retention will be monitored clinically at least monthly. Advise patients to adhere to corticosteroids and to report symptoms of hypertension, hypokalemia, or edema to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Adrenocortical Insufficiency Inform patients that YONSA with methylprednisolone is associated with adrenal insufficiency. Advise patients to report symptoms of adrenocortical insufficiency to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Hepatotoxicity Inform patients that YONSA is associated with severe hepatotoxicity. Inform patients that their liver function will be monitored using blood tests. Advise patients to immediately report symptoms of hepatotoxicity to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Hypoglycemia Inform patients that severe hypoglycemia has been reported when abiraterone acetate was administered to patients with pre-existing diabetes who were receiving medications containing thiazolidinediones (including pioglitazone) or repaglinide – antidiabetic drugs. Advise patients with diabetes to monitor blood glucose levels during and after treatment with YONSA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )]. Use in Combination with Radium Ra 223 Dichloride Advise patients that radium Ra 223 dichloride showed an increase in mortality and an increased rate of fracture when used in combination with abiraterone acetate plus a corticosteroid. Inform patients to speak with their healthcare provider about any other medications or treatment they are currently taking for prostate cancer [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Dosing and Administration Inform patients that YONSA tablets may not be substitutable with other abiraterone acetate products due to different dosing and food effects [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Inform patients that YONSA is taken once daily with methylprednisolone twice daily and to not interrupt or stop either of these medications without consulting their healthcare provider [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Inform patients receiving GnRH therapy that they need to maintain this treatment during the course of treatment with YONSA [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Instruct patients to take YONSA tablets as a single dose once orally with or without food. Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole with water and not to crush or chew the tablets [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Inform patients that if they miss a dose of YONSA or methylprednisolone, they should take their normal dose the following day. If more than one daily dose is skipped, inform patients to contact their healthcare provider [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Inform patients that YONSA may harm a developing fetus and can cause loss of pregnancy. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose of YONSA [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Advise females who are pregnant or women who may be pregnant not to handle YONSA tablets if broken, crushed, or damaged without protection, e.g., gloves [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) and How Supplied/Storage and Handling ( 16 )] . Infertility Advise male patients that YONSA may impair fertility [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 )] . Manufactured for: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 U.S. Patent Nos. 8,808,751, 9,889,144 and 10,292,990 YONSA is a registered trademark of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited © 2026 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited All rights reserved. Revised: 2026 May uspi-YONSA-tab-00006

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (revised Jun 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Abiraterone Acetate in 1 product

Yonsa NDC products (1)

NDC	Strength & form	Labeler	Type
47335-401	Abiraterone Acetate 125 mg/1 Tablet	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	NDA

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