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Alpelisib

Alpelisib is a prescription medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.

Type
Prescription only (Rx)
Brand names
Piqray, Vijoice
Taken
Oral
Label
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, revised December 15, 2025 · full label on DailyMed
Generic
No · details

What it is used for

PIQRAY is indicated in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer as detected by an FDA-approved test following progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen. PIQRAY is a kinase inhibitor indicated in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer as detected by an FDA-approved test following progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen.

Forms and strengths

Tablets: 50 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg alpelisib 50 mg: Light pink, unscored, round and curved with beveled edges film-coated tablet, imprinted with “L7” on one side and “NVR” on the other side. 150 mg: Pale red, unscored, ovaloid and curved with beveled edges film-coated tablet, imprinted with “UL7” on one side and “NVR” on the other side. 200 mg: Light red, unscored, ovaloid and curved with beveled edges film-coated tablet, imprinted with “YL7” on one side and “NVR” on the other side. Tablets: 50 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg

Who should not take it (contraindications)

PIQRAY is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to it or any of its components [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Severe hypersensitivity to PIQRAY or to any of its components. ( 4 )

Warnings and precautions

Severe Hypersensitivity : Permanently discontinue PIQRAY. Promptly initiate appropriate treatment. ( 5.1 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs) : PIQRAY can cause SCARs, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), erythema multiforme (EM), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). Interrupt PIQRAY for signs or symptoms of SCARs. Permanently discontinue PIQRAY if SCARs are confirmed. ( 5.2 ) Hyperglycemia : PIQRAY can cause severe hyperglycemia, in some cases associated with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome (HHNKS) or ketoacidosis. Before initiating treatment with PIQRAY, test fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and optimize blood glucose. Consider premedication with metformin prior to the initiation of PIQRAY based on patient risk factors for hyperglycemia, gastrointestinal tolerability, and clinical situation. Use of metformin premedication prior to the initiation of PIQRAY decreases the incidence and severity of hyperglycemia, but increases the incidence and severity of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea adverse reactions. After initiating treatment, monitor FPG and HbA1c periodically. Initiate or optimize anti-hyperglycemic medications as clinically indicated. Interrupt, reduce dose, or discontinue PIQRAY if severe hyperglycemia occurs. ( 2.3 , 5.3 , 6.1 ) Pneumonitis : PIQRAY can cause severe pneumonitis and interstitial lung disease. Monitor for clinical symptoms or radiological changes. Interrupt or discontinue PIQRAY if severe pneumonitis occurs. ( 2.3 , 5.4 ) Diarrhea or Colitis : PIQRAY causes diarrhea in most patients and may be severe, resulting in dehydration and acute kidney injury. Advise patients to start antidiarrheal treatment, increase oral fluids, and notify their healthcare provider if diarrhea occurs. Colitis has been reported in patients treated with PIQRAY. Monitor for diarrhea and additional symptoms of colitis, including abdominal pain and mucus or blood in stool. Interrupt, reduce dose, or discontinue PIQRAY if severe diarrhea or colitis occurs. Patients with colitis may require additional treatment, such as enteric-acting and/or systemic steroids. ( 2.3 , 5.5 , 6.2 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : PIQRAY can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.6 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for pregnancy and contraception information.

5.1 Severe Hypersensitivity Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock, can occur in patients treated with PIQRAY. Severe hypersensitivity reactions were manifested by symptoms, including, but not limited to, dyspnea, flushing, rash, fever, or tachycardia. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 hypersensitivity reactions was 0.7% [see Adverse Reactions (6)] . Angioedema has been reported in the postmarketing setting in patients treated with PIQRAY [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . Advise patients of the signs and symptoms of severe hypersensitivity reactions. Permanently discontinue PIQRAY in the event of severe hypersensitivity.

5.2 Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs), including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), erythema multiforme (EM), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) can occur in patients treated with PIQRAY. In the SOLAR-1 study, SJS and EM were reported in 0.4% and 1.1% of the patients, respectively [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) was reported in patients treated with PIQRAY in the postmarketing setting [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . If signs or symptoms of SCARs occur, interrupt PIQRAY until the etiology of the reaction has been determined. Consultation with a dermatologist is recommended. If a SCAR is confirmed, permanently discontinue PIQRAY. Do not reintroduce PIQRAY in patients who have experienced previous severe cutaneous adverse reactions during PIQRAY treatment. If a SCAR is not confirmed, PIQRAY may require dose modifications, topical corticosteroids, or oral antihistamine treatment as described in Table 2 [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] . Advise patients of the signs and symptoms of SCARs (e.g., a prodrome of fever, flu-like symptoms, mucosal lesions, progressive skin rash, or lymphadenopathy).

5.3 Hyperglycemia Severe hyperglycemia, in some cases associated with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome (HHNKS) or ketoacidosis has occurred in patients treated with PIQRAY. Fatal cases of ketoacidosis have occurred in the postmarketing setting. Hyperglycemia was reported in 65% of patients treated with PIQRAY. Grade 3 (FPG > 250 to 500 mg/dL) and Grade 4 (FPG > 500 mg/dL) hyperglycemia was reported in 33% and 3.9% of patients, respectively. Ketoacidosis was reported in 0.7% of patients (n = 2) treated with PIQRAY. Among the patients who experienced Grade ≥ 2 (FPG 160 to 250 mg/dL) hyperglycemia, the median time to first occurrence of hyperglycemia was 15 days (range, 5 to 517 days). In the 187 patients with hyperglycemia, 87% (163/187) were managed with anti-hyperglycemic medication, and 76% (142/187) reported use of metformin as single agent or in combination with other anti-hyperglycemic medication [i.e., insulin, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, and sulfonylureas]. In patients with Grade ≥ 2 hyperglycemia with at least 1 grade improvement (n = 153), median time to improvement from the first event was 8 days (range, 2 to 65 days). In all patients with elevated FPG who continued fulvestrant treatment after discontinuing PIQRAY (n = 54), 96% (n = 52) of patients had FPG levels that returned to baseline. Before initiating treatment with PIQRAY, test fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and optimize blood glucose. After initiating treatment with PIQRAY, monitor fasting glucose (FPG or fasting blood glucose) at least once every week for the first 2 weeks, then at least once every 4 weeks, and as clinically indicated. Monitor HbA1c every 3 months and as clinically indicated. Monitor fasting glucose more frequently for the first few weeks during treatment with PIQRAY in patients with risk factors for hyperglycemia, such as obesity (BMI ≥ 30), elevated FPG, HbA1c at the upper limit of normal or above, use of concomitant systemic corticosteroids, or age ≥ 75 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5)] . If a patient experiences hyperglycemia after initiating treatment with PIQRAY, monitor fasting glucose as clinically indicated, and at least twice weekly until fasting glucose decreases to normal levels. During treatment with anti-hyperglycemic medication, continue monitoring fasting glucose at least once a week for 8 weeks, followed by once every 2 weeks and as clinically indicated. Consider consultation with a healthcare practitioner with expertise in the treatment of hyperglycemia and counsel patients on lifestyle changes. The safety of PIQRAY in patients with Type 1 and uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes has not been established as these patients were excluded from the SOLAR-1 trial. Patients with a medical history of controlled Type 2 diabetes were included. Patients with a history of diabetes mellitus may require intensified hyperglycemic treatment. Closely monitor patients with diabetes. Consider premedication with metformin prior to the initiation of PIQRAY in combination with fulvestrant based on patient risk factors for hyperglycemia, gastrointestinal tolerability, and clinical situation. In the METALLICA study, use of metformin starting 7 days prior to the initiation of PIQRAY appeared to decrease the incidence and severity of hyperglycemia events, but increased the incidence and severity of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . […]

Side effects (adverse reactions)

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Severe Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Diarrhea or Colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Most common adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities (all Grades, incidence ≥ 20%) were glucose increased, creatinine increased, diarrhea, rash, lymphocyte count decreased, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) increased, nausea, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased, fatigue, hemoglobin decreased, lipase increased, decreased appetite, stomatitis, vomiting, weight decreased, calcium decreased, glucose decreased, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) prolonged, and alopecia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 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 practice. The safety of PIQRAY was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (SOLAR-1) in 571 patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative, advanced or metastatic breast cancer enrolled into two cohorts, with or without a PIK3CA mutation [see Clinical Studies (14)] . Patients received either PIQRAY 300 mg plus fulvestrant (n = 284) or placebo plus fulvestrant (n = 287). Fulvestrant 500 mg was administered intramuscularly on Cycle 1, Day 1 and 15, and then at Day 1 of each 28-day cycle during treatment phase. Two patients (0.7%) died while on treatment with PIQRAY plus fulvestrant due to causes other than the underlying malignancy. Causes of death included one cardio-respiratory arrest and one second primary malignancy. Neither was suspected to be related to study treatment. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 35% of patients receiving PIQRAY plus fulvestrant. Serious adverse reactions in > 2% of patients receiving PIQRAY plus fulvestrant included hyperglycemia (10%), rash (3.5%), diarrhea (2.8%), acute kidney injury (2.5%), abdominal pain (2.1%), and anemia (2.1%). Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) was reported in 4.2% of patients (12/284) in the PIQRAY plus fulvestrant arm compared to 1.4% of patients (4/287) in the placebo arm. All patients experiencing ONJ had prior or concomitant bisphosphonates or RANK-ligand inhibitor administration. Among patients receiving PIQRAY plus fulvestrant, 4.6% permanently discontinued both PIQRAY and fulvestrant and 21% permanently discontinued PIQRAY alone, due to adverse reactions. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation of PIQRAY in > 2% patients receiving PIQRAY plus fulvestrant were hyperglycemia (6%), rash (4.2%), diarrhea (2.8%), and fatigue (2.5%). Dose reductions due to adverse reactions occurred in 55% of patients receiving PIQRAY plus fulvestrant. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dose reduction in > 2% patients receiving PIQRAY plus fulvestrant were hyperglycemia (29%), rash (9%), diarrhea (6%), stomatitis (3.5%), and mucosal inflammation (2.1%). The most common adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities (all grades, incidence ≥ 20%) were glucose increased, creatinine increased, diarrhea, rash, lymphocyte count decreased, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) increased, nausea, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased, fatigue, hemoglobin decreased, lipase increased, decreased appetite, stomatitis, vomiting, weight decreased, calcium decreased, glucose decreased, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) prolonged, and alopecia. Adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities are listed in Table 6 and Table 7, respectively. Table 6: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% and ≥ 2% Higher than Placebo Arm in SOLAR-1 (All Grades) Grading according to CTCAE Version 4.03. 1 Stomatitis: including stomatitis, aphthous ulcer and mouth ulceration. 2 Abdominal pain: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower. 3 Fatigue: including fatigue, asthenia. 4 Mucosal dryness: including dry mouth, mucosal dryness, vulvovaginal dryness. 5 Urinary tract infection: including UTI and single case of urosepsis. 6 Dysgeusia: including dysgeusia, ageusia, hypogeusia. 7 Rash: including rash, rash maculo-papular, rash macular, rash generalized, rash papular, rash pruritic. 8 Dry skin: including dry skin, skin fissures, xerosis, xeroderma. * No Grade 4 adverse reactions were reported. PIQRAY plus fulvestrant N = 284 Placebo plus fulvestrant N = 287 Adverse reactions All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea 58 7 * 16 0.3 * Nausea 45 2.5 * 22 0.3 * Stomatitis 1 30 2.5 * 6 0 * Vomiting 27 0.7 * 10 0.3 * Abdominal pain 2 17 1.4 * 11 1 * Dyspepsia 11 0 * 6 0 * General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue 3 42 5 * 29 1 * Mucosal inflammation 19 2.1 * 1 0 * Edema peripheral 15 0 * 5 0.3 * Pyrexia 14 0.7 4.9 0.3 * Mucosal dryness 4 12 0.4 * 4.2 0 * Infections and infestations Urinary tract infection 5 10 0.7 * 5 1 * Investigations Weight decreased 27 3.9 * 2.1 0 * Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 36 0.7 * 10 0.3 * Nervous system disorders Dysgeusia 6 18 0.4 * 3.5 0 * Headache 18 0.7 * 13 0 * Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash 7 52 20 * 7 0.3 * Alopecia 20 0 * 2.4 0 * Pruritus 18 0.7 * 6 0 * Dry skin 8 18 0.4 * 3.8 0 * Among the patients with Grade 2 or 3 rash, the median time to first onset of Grade 2 or 3 rash was 12 days. A subgroup of 86 patients received premedication, including antihistamines, prior to onset of rash. In these patients, rash was reported less frequently than in the overall population, for all grades rash (27% vs 54%), Grade 3 rash (12% vs 20%) and rash leading to permanent discontinuation of PIQRAY (3.5% vs 4.2%). Of the 153 patients who experienced rash, 141 had resolution of the rash. Table 7: Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients in SOLAR-1 1 Glucose increase is an expected laboratory abnormality of PI3K inhibition. * No Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities were reported. PIQRAY plus fulvestrant N = 284 Placebo plus fulvestrant N = 287 Laboratory abnormality All Grades Grade 3-4 All Grades Grade 3-4 % % % % Hematological parameters Lymphocyte count decreased 52 8 40 4.5 * Hemoglobin decreased 42 4.2 * 29 1 * Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) prolonged 21 0.7 * 16 0.3 * Platelet count decreased 14 1.1 6 0 * Biochemical parameters Glucose increased 1 79 39 34 1 Creatinine increased 67 2.8 * 25 0.7 * Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) increased 52 11 44 10 Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased 44 3.5 34 2.4 * Lipase increased 42 7 25 6 Calcium (corrected) decreased 27 2.1 20

1.4 Glucose decreased 26 0.4 14 0 * Potassium decreased 14 6 2.8 0.7 * Albumin decreased 14 0 * 8 0 * Magnesium decreased 11 0.4 * 4.2 0 * Metformin Premedication for Hyperglycemia Adverse Reactions The safety of PIQRAY and endocrine therapy with metformin premedication was evaluated in METALLICA (NCT04300790), a single-arm, two-cohort study in 68 patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer harboring PIK3CA mutation(s). The majority of patients (93%) received fulvestrant as endocrine therapy during the study. Cohort A enrolled patients with normal glycemic status (FPG < 100 mg/dl [< 5.6 mmol/L] and HbA1c < 5.7%) and Cohort B enrolled patients with impaired glycemic status (FPG 100–140 mg/dL [5.6–7.8 mmol/L] or HbA1c 5.7%–6.4%). Metformin was administered beginning 7 days prior to treatment with PIQRAY. […]

Drug interactions

CYP3A4 Inducers : Avoid coadministration of PIQRAY with a strong CYP3A4 inducer. Consider an alternative concomitant drug with no or minimal potential to induce CYP3A4. ( 7.1 ) Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) Inhibitors : Avoid the use of BCRP inhibitors in patients treated with PIQRAY. If unable to use alternative drugs, closely monitor for increased adverse reactions. ( 7.1 )

7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on PIQRAY CYP3A4 Inducer Coadministration of PIQRAY with a strong CYP3A4 inducer decreases alpelisib concentration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] , which may reduce alpelisib efficacy. Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inducers and consider an alternative concomitant drug with no or minimal potential to induce CYP3A4. Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors Coadministration of PIQRAY with a breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) inhibitor may increase alpelisib concentration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] , which may increase the risk of toxicities. Avoid the use of BCRP inhibitors in patients treated with PIQRAY. If unable to use alternative drugs, when PIQRAY is used in combination with BCRP inhibitors, closely monitor for increased adverse reactions.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and older adults

Lactation : Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 )

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary PIQRAY is used in combination with fulvestrant. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for pregnancy information. Based on animal data and mechanism of action, PIQRAY can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)] . There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of alpelisib to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused adverse developmental outcomes, including embryo-fetal mortality (post-implantation loss), reduced fetal weights, and increased incidences of fetal malformations at maternal exposures ≥ 0.8 times the exposure in humans based on AUC at the recommended dose of 300 mg/day (see Data) . Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. However, the estimated background risk of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population. Data Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received oral doses of alpelisib up to 30 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. In rats, oral administration of alpelisib resulted in maternal toxicity (body weight loss, low food consumption) and no viable fetuses (post-implantation loss) at 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 3 times the exposure in humans at the recommended dose of 300 mg/day based on AUC). At a dose of 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.8 times the exposure in humans at the recommended dose of 300 mg/day based on AUC), toxicities included reduced fetal weight and increased incidences of skeletal malformations (bent scapula and thickened or bent long bones) and fetal variations (enlarged brain ventricle, decreased bone ossification). In a pilot embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, a dose of 30 mg/kg/day resulted in no viable fetuses (post-implantation loss). Doses ≥ 15 mg/kg/day resulted in increased embryo-fetal deaths, reduced fetal weights, and malformations, mostly related to the tail and head. At 15 mg/kg/day in rabbits, the maternal exposure was approximately 5 times the exposure achieved at the recommended human dose of 300 mg/day based on AUC.

8.2 Lactation PIQRAY is used in combination with fulvestrant. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for lactation information. There is no data on the presence of alpelisib in human milk, its effects on milk production, or the breastfed child. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise lactating women to not breastfeed during treatment with PIQRAY and for 1 week after the last dose.

8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential PIQRAY is used in combination with fulvestrant. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information of fulvestrant for contraception and infertility information. Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating PIQRAY. Contraception Females PIQRAY can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with PIQRAY and for 1 week after the last dose. Males Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use condoms and effective contraception during treatment with PIQRAY and for 1 week after the last dose. Infertility Based on findings from animal studies, PIQRAY may impair fertility in males and females of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)] .

8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of PIQRAY in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5 Geriatric Use Of 284 patients who received PIQRAY in the SOLAR-1 trial, 117 patients were ≥ 65 years of age and 34 patients were ≥ 75 years of age. In patients treated with PIQRAY plus fulvestrant, there was a higher incidence of Grade 3-4 hyperglycemia in patients ≥ 65 years of age (44%) compared to patients < 65 years of age (32%). No overall differences in effectiveness of PIQRAY were observed between patients ≥ 65 years of age compared to younger patients. There are an insufficient number of patients ≥ 75 years of age to assess whether there are differences in safety or effectiveness. However, in the SOLAR-1 trial, an increase in the hyperglycemia adverse reactions (74% vs 66%) and Grade 3-4 (56% vs 36%) hyperglycemia were observed in patients ≥ 75 years of age compared to patients < 75 years of age, respectively [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] .

8.6 Renal Impairment The effect of severe renal impairment (CLcr < 30 mL/min) on alpelisib pharmacokinetics is unknown [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to < 90 mL/min).

How it works

Alpelisib is an inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) with inhibitory activity predominantly against PI3Kα. Gain-of-function mutations in the gene encoding the catalytic α-subunit of PI3K (PIK3CA) lead to activation of PI3Kα and Akt-signaling, cellular transformation and the generation of tumors in in vitro and in vivo models. In breast cancer cell lines, alpelisib inhibited the phosphorylation of PI3K downstream targets, including Akt and showed activity in cell lines harboring a PIK3CA mutation. In vivo, alpelisib inhibited the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and reduced tumor growth in xenograft models, including models of breast cancer. PI3K inhibition by alpelisib treatment has been shown to induce an increase in estrogen receptor (ER) transcription in breast cancer cells. The combination of alpelisib and fulvestrant demonstrated increased anti-tumor activity compared to either treatment alone in xenograft models derived from ER-positive, PIK3CA mutated breast cancer cell lines.

Is there a generic Alpelisib?

No. The FDA has not approved a generic version yet.

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