Dosage & Administration
Dosage must be individualized based on clinical status and echocardiographic assessment of patient response. Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for instructions.
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Camzyos Prescribing Information
CAMZYOS reduces left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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 [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]:
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- Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors
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- 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 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
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.
Initiation, Maintenance, and Interruption of Treatment
Confirm absence of pregnancy and usage of effective contraception in females of reproductive potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
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 (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
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 [see Boxed Warning, Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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.
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 (see Figure 1).
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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Drug Interactions (7.1)].
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.
CAMZYOS is available as capsules imprinted with the strength and “Mava” in the following strengths:
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- 2.5 mg – light purple cap
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- 5 mg – yellow cap
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- 10 mg – pink cap
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- 15 mg – gray cap
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 (see Clinical Considerations). 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) (see Data).
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.
Lactation
Risk Summary
The presence of mavacamten in human or animal milk, the drug’s effects on the breastfed infant, and the effects on milk production are unknown. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for CAMZYOS and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from CAMZYOS or from the underlying maternal condition.
Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
Based on animal data, CAMZYOS may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Pregnancy Testing
Confirm absence of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential prior to initiation of CAMZYOS.
Contraception
Females
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with CAMZYOS and for 4 months after the last dose. CHCs containing a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone may be used with CAMZYOS. However, CAMZYOS may reduce the effectiveness of certain other CHCs. If these CHCs are used, advise patients to add nonhormonal contraception (such as condoms) or use an alternative contraceptive method during concomitant use and for 4 months after the last dose of CAMZYOS [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].
Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of CAMZYOS have not been established in pediatric patients.
Geriatric Use
Clinical trials included 319 patients dosed with CAMZYOS, 119 of whom were 65 years of age or older (37.3%), and 25 of whom (7.8%) were age 75 years or older. Safety, effectiveness, and pharmacokinetics were similar between patients ≥65 years and younger patients.
Hepatic Impairment
No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) to moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment. Mavacamten exposure (AUC) increased up to 220% in patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment compared to patients with normal hepatic function. However, no additional dose adjustment is required in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment with the recommended dose titration algorithm and monitoring plan. The effect of severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment is unknown [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
CAMZYOS is contraindicated with concomitant use of:
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- Strong CYP2C19 inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Drug Interactions (7.1)]
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- Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Drug Interactions (7.1)]