Akynzeo Capsule
NDC 69639-101

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. Product Characteristics
  4. What is NDC 69639-101?
  5. Akynzeo Uses
  6. Active Ingredients
  7. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  9. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  10. Pharmacologic Classes
  11. Patient Education

Product Information

Akynzeo (netupitant and palonosetron) is a NDA-approved product labeled by Helsinn Therapeutics (u.s.), Inc.. This product is a combination of 2 medications: fosnetupitant and palonosetron. It is supplied as a white capsule for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 69639-101 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
69639-101
Proprietary Name:
Akynzeo
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Netupitant And Palonosetron
Substance Name: [2]
Netupitant; Palonosetron
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Helsinn Therapeutics (u.s.), Inc.
Labeler Code:
69639
Product Label ID:
8e47618e-af46-4d82-94e8-1507c042252d
HCPCS Code:
J8655 - Oral netupitant, palonosetro
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA205718
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
10-13-2014
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

Product Characteristics

Color(s):
WHITE (C48325 - WHITE BODY)
BROWN (C48332 - CARAMEL CAP)
Shape:
CAPSULE (C48336)
Size(s):
22 MM
Imprint(s):
HE1
Score:
1

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Product Details

What is NDC 69639-101?

The NDC code 69639-101 is assigned by the FDA to the product Akynzeo. It is commonly known by its generic name, netupitant and palonosetron. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Helsinn Therapeutics (u.s.), Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a capsule administered via oral route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 2 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 69639-101-01, 69639-101-04. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

This product is a combination of 2 medications: fosnetupitant and palonosetron. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Fosnetupitant and palonosetron work by blocking natural substances in the body (such as substance P/neurokinin 1, serotonin) that cause vomiting.

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • NETUPITANT 300 mg/1 - orally active neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist
  • PALONOSETRON .5 mg/1 - Isoquinoline and quinuclidine derivative that acts as a 5-HT3 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting induced by cytotoxic chemotherapy, and for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 1552343 - netupitant 300 MG / palonosetron 0.5 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1552343 - netupitant 300 MG / palonosetron 0.5 MG (as palonosetron hydrochloride 0.56 MG) Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1552349 - Akynzeo 300 MG / 0.5 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1552349 - netupitant 300 MG / palonosetron 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Akynzeo]
  • RxCUI: 1552349 - Akynzeo (netupitant 300 MG / palonosetron 0.5 MG (palonosetron hydrochloride 0.56 MG)) Oral Capsule

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Patient Education

Netupitant and Palonosetron


The combination of netupitant and palonosetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Netupitant is in a class of medications called neurokinin (NK1) antagonists. It works by blocking neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. Palonosetron is in a class of medications called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It works by blocking serotonin, a natural substance in the body that causes nausea and vomiting.
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".