Nilotinib label updated with info on discontinuation
The incidence of musculoskeletal pain-related AEs decreased from 47.9% to 15.1% during the first and second 48 weeks of the TFR phase, respectively. In comparison, the incidence of such AEs was 13.7% during the treatment consolidation phase.
Additional data from ENESTop and ENESTfreedom, as well as the recommendations for stopping nilotinib, are included in the updated prescribing information, which is available at https://www.us.tasigna.com/.