Long-Term Follow-Up Data from Phase 3 Study of CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) Underscores Established Efficacy and Safety Profile in Patients with Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced new long-term follow-up results from the EXPLORER-LTE study of CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) in patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM). The data, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, showed consistent and sustained improvements in echocardiographic measures and symptoms after up to 3.5 years of treatment. Key findings include:
- Reductions in left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradients and left atrial volume index
- Decreased NT-proBNP levels
- Improvement in NYHA class, with 66.3% of patients reaching class I at Week 180
- No new safety signals identified
The results reinforce CAMZYOS's established efficacy and safety profile as the first approved cardiac myosin inhibitor for symptomatic oHCM.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) ha annunciato i nuovi risultati di follow-up a lungo termine dello studio EXPLORER-LTE su CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) in pazienti con cardiomiopatia ipertrofica ostruttiva sintomatica (oHCM). I dati, presentati al Congresso della Società Europea di Cardiologia, hanno mostrato miglioramenti costanti e sostenuti nei parametri ecocardiografici e nei sintomi dopo fino a 3,5 anni di trattamento. I risultati chiave includono:
- Riduzioni dei gradienti di flusso del tratto di efflusso ventricolare sinistro (LVOT) e dell'indice di volume atriale sinistro
- Diminuzione dei livelli di NT-proBNP
- Miglioramento nella classe NYHA, con il 66,3% dei pazienti che raggiungono la classe I alla Settimana 180
- Nessun nuovo segnale di sicurezza identificato
Questi risultati rafforzano l'efficacia e il profilo di sicurezza stabiliti di CAMZYOS come il primo inibitore della miosina cardiaca approvato per oHCM sintomatica.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) anunció nuevos resultados de seguimiento a largo plazo del estudio EXPLORER-LTE sobre CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) en pacientes con cardiomiopatía hipertrófica obstructiva sintomática (oHCM). Los datos, presentados en el Congreso de la Sociedad Europea de Cardiología, mostraron mejoras consistentes y sostenidas en las medidas ecocardiográficas y en los síntomas tras hasta 3,5 años de tratamiento. Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
- Reducciones en los gradientes del tracto de salida ventricular izquierdo (LVOT) y en el índice de volumen de la aurícula izquierda
- Disminución de los niveles de NT-proBNP
- Mejora en la clase NYHA, con el 66,3% de los pacientes alcanzando la clase I a la Semana 180
- No se identificaron nuevas señales de seguridad
Los resultados refuerzan la eficacia y el perfil de seguridad ya establecido de CAMZYOS como el primer inhibidor de la miosina cardíaca aprobado para oHCM sintomática.
브리스톨 마이어스 스퀴브 (NYSE: BMY)는 CAMZYOS® (mavacamten)의 EXPLORER-LTE 연구에서 증상이 있는 폐색성 비대 심근병증 (oHCM) 환자에 대한 새로운 장기 추적 결과를 발표했습니다. 유럽 심장학회에서 발표된 데이터는 최대 3.5년의 치료 후 심초음파 측정과 증상에서 일관되고 지속적인 개선을 나타냈습니다. 주요 발견 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 좌심실 유출로 경도 (LVOT) 기울기와 좌심방 용적 지수 감소
- NT-proBNP 수치 감소
- NYHA 클래스에서 개선, 180주에 66.3%의 환자가 클래스 I에 도달
- 새로운 안전 신호 없음
이 결과는 CAMZYOS가 증상이 있는 oHCM을 위한 첫 번째 승인된 심장 미오신 억제제로서 확립된 효능 및 안전성 프로필을 강화합니다.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) a annoncé de nouveaux résultats de suivi à long terme de l'étude EXPLORER-LTE sur CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) chez des patients atteints de cardiomyopathie hypertrophique obstructive symptomatique (oHCM). Les données, présentées au Congrès de la Société Européenne de Cardiologie, ont montré des améliorations constantes et durables dans les mesures échocardiographiques et les symptômes après jusqu'à 3,5 ans de traitement. Les résultats clés incluent :
- Réductions des gradients de sortie ventriculaire gauche (LVOT) et de l'indice de volume de l'oreillette gauche
- Diminution des niveaux de NT-proBNP
- Amélioration de la classe NYHA, avec 66,3% des patients atteignant la classe I à la Semaine 180
- Aucun nouveau signal de sécurité identifié
Les résultats renforcent l'efficacité et le profil de sécurité établis de CAMZYOS en tant que premier inhibiteur de la myosine cardiaque approuvé pour l'oHCM symptomatique.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) kündigte neue Langzeit-Follow-up-Ergebnisse aus der EXPLORER-LTE-Studie zu CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) bei Patienten mit symptomatischer obstruktiver hypertropher Kardiomyopathie (oHCM) an. Die Daten, die auf dem Kongress der Europäischen Gesellschaft für Kardiologie präsentiert wurden, zeigten konstante und nachhaltige Verbesserungen bei echokardiografischen Messungen und Symptomen nach bis zu 3,5 Jahren Behandlung. Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse umfassen:
- Reduktionen der Linksventrikulären Ausflussgradienten (LVOT) und des Linksatrialvolumenindexes
- Verringerung der NT-proBNP-Werte
- Verbesserung der NYHA-Klasse, wobei 66,3% der Patienten in Woche 180 die Klasse I erreichten
- Keine neuen Sicherheitszeichen identifiziert
Die Ergebnisse stärken die bereits etablierte Wirksamkeit und Sicherheitsprofil von CAMZYOS als den ersten genehmigten Myosinhämmstoff für symptomatisches oHCM.
- Consistent and sustained improvements in echocardiographic measures and symptoms over 3.5 years of treatment
- 66.3% of patients reached NYHA class I at Week 180, indicating significant symptom improvement
- Reductions in LVOT gradients and left atrial volume index, suggesting improved cardiac function
- Decreased NT-proBNP levels, a biomarker of heart failure
- No new safety signals identified in long-term follow-up
- CAMZYOS included in ESC and AHA/ACC clinical guidelines as recommended treatment option
- Mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) decreased by 11% from baseline to Week 180
- 8.7% of patients experienced transient reductions in LVEF <50%, requiring treatment interruption
Insights
The long-term follow-up data for CAMZYOS in oHCM patients is highly encouraging. The sustained improvements in key cardiac measures over 3.5 years, including 55.3 mmHg reduction in Valsalva LVOT gradient and 40.3 mmHg reduction in resting LVOT gradient at Week 180, demonstrate durable efficacy. The 66.3% of patients achieving NYHA class I status indicates significant symptom improvement.
Importantly, the safety profile remained consistent with no new signals, addressing concerns about long-term cardiac effects. The 8.7% rate of transient LVEF reductions is manageable with dose adjustments. These results solidify CAMZYOS's position as a transformative therapy for oHCM, potentially altering disease progression.
As a cardiac expert, I'm impressed by CAMZYOS's sustained efficacy and safety profile over 3.5 years. The consistent reductions in LVOT gradients and improvements in left atrial volume index suggest potential for reverse remodeling and reduced risk of atrial fibrillation. The 66.3% of patients reaching NYHA class I is remarkable for this typically progressive disease.
The 46.8% complete response rate is noteworthy, indicating CAMZYOS can normalize both symptoms and cardiac function in a significant portion of patients. While the 11% reduction in LVEF warrants monitoring, it remained within normal range. Overall, these data support CAMZYOS as a game-changing therapy for oHCM management.
The robust long-term data for CAMZYOS strengthens its market position as the first-in-class cardiac myosin inhibitor for oHCM. With regulatory approvals across five continents and inclusion in major clinical guidelines, CAMZYOS is poised for significant market penetration. The durable efficacy and consistent safety profile over 3.5 years should boost physician confidence and patient adoption.
While the REMS program may initially limit uptake, it ensures appropriate use and could enhance long-term market sustainability. As Bristol Myers Squibb's key cardiovascular asset, CAMZYOS has the potential to become a blockbuster drug, especially given the lack of disease-modifying alternatives for oHCM. This data further de-risks the
Cumulative analysis of data up to 3.5 years from EXPLORER-LTE showed consistent and sustained improvements in echocardiographic measures and symptoms, with no new safety signals observed
CAMZYOS is the first and only approved cardiac myosin inhibitor that targets the source of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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The long-term follow-up efficacy and safety data, presented today at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in
Patients experienced consistent and sustained improvements in echocardiographic measures and biomarkers after up to 3.5 years (180 weeks) of continuous treatment, including resting left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient, Valsalva LVOT gradient, left atrial volume index and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels. They also experienced an improvement in symptoms and functional capacity as measured by NYHA class and patient-reported outcomes, including most patients achieving NYHA class I. The safety profile of CAMZYOS for up to 3.5 years remained consistent with the established safety profile, with no new safety signals identified.
“The consistent and sustained improvements in multiple cardiac measures over more than three years with CAMZYOS shows that this therapy meets an important treatment need for patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM,” said Pablo García-
At the data cutoff, 211 of 231 patients who enrolled in MAVA-LTE, of which EXPLORER-LTE is a cohort, were on CAMZYOS; 185 and 99 patients had reached Week 156 and 180, respectively. Key findings from the EXPLORER-LTE data analysis showed sustained improvements from baseline to Weeks 156 and 180 in echocardiographic measures and biomarkers. In echocardiographic markers, patients experienced a reduction of 55.3 mmHg in Valsalva LVOT gradient at both Week 156 and 180 and a reduction of 40.2 mmHg and 40.3 mmHg in mean resting LVOT gradient at Week 156 and 180, respectively. Improvements from baseline to Weeks 144 and 180 were sustained in mean left atrial volume index, with patients experiencing a reduction of 3.5 mL/m2 and 5.5 mL/m2, respectively. The mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) decreased by
At Week 180, most patients (
“These results, representing the longest duration of follow up of the Phase 3 EXPLORER study to date, further reinforce the established safety and efficacy profile of CAMZYOS,” said Roland Chen, MD, senior vice president and head of Immunology, Cardiovascular & Neuroscience (ICN) Development at Bristol Myers Squibb. “As the first and only approved cardiac myosin inhibitor for patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM and with thousands of patients around the world treated to date, CAMZYOS, which targets the source of symptomatic obstructive HCM, is redefining the treatment landscape for this patient population.”
The EXPLORER-LTE analysis found no new safety signals observed with CAMZYOS treatment. A total of 20 patients (
About the EXPLORER-HCM and MAVA-LTE Trials
The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group EXPLORER-HCM Phase 3 trial (NCT03470545) enrolled 251 adult patients with symptomatic (NYHA class II or III) obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM). All participants had measurable left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥
EXPLORER-LTE is a cohort of the MAVA-LTE study (NCT03723655), an ongoing, dose-blinded, 5-year study of CAMZYOS in patients with symptomatic oHCM who completed the EXPLORER-HCM trial. All participants in the EXPLORER-LTE cohort started on 5 mg of CAMZYOS daily, and dose adjustments were made at Weeks 4, 8 and 12 based on site-read echocardiography measures of Valsalva LVOT gradient and LVEF only. Dose adjustment was also possible at Week 24 following site-read echocardiography assessment of post-exercise LVOT gradient. Subsequent to Week 24, dose adjustment was possible if site-read Valsalva LVOT gradient was >30 mmHg and LVEF ≥
About CAMZYOS (mavacamten)
CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) is the first and only cardiac myosin inhibitor approved in the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE
CAMZYOS reduces left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.
Echocardiogram assessments of LVEF are required prior to and during treatment with CAMZYOS. Initiation of CAMZYOS in patients with LVEF <
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:
- Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- 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 the CAMZYOS REMS PROGRAM.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
CAMZYOS is contraindicated with concomitant use of:
- Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Heart Failure
CAMZYOS reduces systolic contraction and can cause heart failure or totally block ventricular function. Patients who experience a serious intercurrent illness (e.g., serious infection) or arrhythmia (e.g., atrial fibrillation or other uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia) are at greater risk of developing systolic dysfunction and heart failure.
Assess the patient’s clinical status and LVEF prior to and regularly during treatment and adjust the CAMZYOS dose accordingly. New or worsening arrhythmia, dyspnea, chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, leg edema, or elevations in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) may be signs and symptoms of heart failure and should also prompt an evaluation of cardiac function.
Asymptomatic LVEF reduction, intercurrent illnesses, and arrhythmias require additional dosing considerations.
Initiation of CAMZYOS in patients with LVEF <
CAMZYOS is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 enzymes. Concomitant use of CAMZYOS and drugs that interact with these enzymes may lead to life-threatening drug interactions such as heart failure or loss of effectiveness.
Advise patients of the potential for drug interactions, including with over-the-counter medications (such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, or cimetidine). Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of all concomitant products prior to and during CAMZYOS treatment.
CAMZYOS Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program
CAMZYOS is only available through a restricted program called the CAMZYOS REMS Program because of the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction. Notable requirements of the CAMZYOS REMS Program include the following:
- Prescribers must be certified by enrolling in the REMS Program.
- Patients must enroll in the REMS Program and comply with ongoing monitoring requirements.
- Pharmacies must be certified by enrolling in the REMS Program and must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive CAMZYOS.
- Wholesalers and distributors must only distribute to certified pharmacies.
Further information is available at www.CAMZYOSREMS.com or by telephone at 1-833-628-7367.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
CAMZYOS may cause fetal toxicity when administered to a pregnant female, based on animal studies. Confirm absence of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential prior to treatment and advise patients 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 combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC). If these CHCs are used, advise patients to add nonhormonal contraception (such as condoms) during concomitant use and for 4 months after the last dose of CAMZYOS.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, adverse reactions occurring in >
Effects on Systolic Function
In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, mean (SD) resting LVEF was
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Plasma Concentrations of CAMZYOS
CAMZYOS is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19 and to a lesser extent by CYP3A4 and CYP2C9. Inducers and inhibitors of CYP2C19 and moderate to strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 may affect the exposures of CAMZYOS.
Impact of Other Drugs on CAMZYOS:
- Moderate to Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors or Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Concomitant use increases CAMZYOS exposure, which may increase the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction. Concomitant use is contraindicated.
- Moderate to Strong CYP2C19 Inducers or Moderate to Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Concomitant use decreases CAMZYOS exposure, which may reduce CAMZYOS’ efficacy. The risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction may increase with discontinuation of these inducers as the levels of induced enzyme normalizes. Concomitant use is contraindicated.
- Weak CYP2C19 Inhibitors or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Concomitant use with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor increases CAMZYOS exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse drug reactions. Initiate CAMZYOS at the recommended starting dose of 5 mg orally once daily in patients who are on stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Reduce dose of CAMZYOS by one level (i.e., 15 to 10 mg, 10 to 5 mg, or 5 to 2.5 mg) in patients who are on CAMZYOS treatment and intend to initiate a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Schedule clinical and echocardiographic assessment 4 weeks after inhibitor initiation, and do not up-titrate CAMZYOS until 12 weeks after inhibitor initiation. Avoid initiation of concomitant weak CYP2C19 and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients who are on stable treatment with 2.5 mg of CAMZYOS because a lower dose is not available.
Potential for CAMZYOS to Affect Plasma Concentrations of Other Drugs
CAMZYOS is an inducer of CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19. Concomitant use with CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2C9 substrates may reduce plasma concentration of these drugs. Closely monitor when CAMZYOS is used in combination with CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2C9 substrates unless otherwise recommended in the Prescribing Information.
Certain Combined Hormonal Contraceptives (CHC): Progestin and ethinyl estradiol are CYP3A4 substrates. Concomitant use of CAMZYOS may decrease exposures of certain progestins, which may lead to contraceptive failure. CHCs containing a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone may be used with CAMZYOS, but if other CHCs are used, advise patients to add nonhormonal contraception (such as condoms) during concomitant use and for 4 months after the last dose of CAMZYOS.
Drugs That Reduce Cardiac Contractility
Expect additive negative inotropic effects of CAMZYOS and other drugs that reduce cardiac contractility. Avoid concomitant use of CAMZYOS in patients on disopyramide, ranolazine, verapamil with a beta blocker, or diltiazem with a beta blocker as these medications and combinations increase the risk of left ventricular systolic dysfunction and heart failure symptoms and clinical experience is limited.
If concomitant therapy with a negative inotrope is initiated, or if the dose of a negative inotrope is increased, monitor LVEF closely until stable doses and clinical response have been achieved.
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Pregnancy
CAMZYOS may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female. Advise pregnant females about the potential risk to the fetus with maternal exposure to CAMZYOS during pregnancy. 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.
Lactation
The presence of CAMZYOS in human or animal milk, the drug’s effects on the breastfed infant, or 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
Confirm absence of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential prior to initiation of CAMZYOS. 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 combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC). If these CHCs are used, advise patients to add nonhormonal contraception (such as condoms) during concomitant use and for 4 months after the last dose of CAMZYOS.
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