BOXED WARNING Risk of heart failure — reduces LVEF and can cause systolic dysfunction; echocardiographic LVEF assessment required before/during use; contraindicated with strong CYP2C19 inhibitors and moderate-to-strong CYP2C19/CYP3A4 inducers; available only via CAMZYOS REMS.
FDA dosing
Population
Start
Target
Max
Symptomatic obstructive HCM
Adult
5 mg QD
individualized 2.5–15 mg QD
15 mg QD
Obstructive HCM + moderate CYP2C19 or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor
Adult
2.5 mg QD
individualized
15 mg QD
Titration Assess LVEF and Valsalva LVOT gradient before each up-titration (weeks to steady state); when on an interacting inhibitor, do not up-titrate until 12 weeks after inhibitor initiation.
Renal Undefined
Hepatic No adjustment for mild–moderate (Child-Pugh A/B) with the standard titration/monitoring plan; severe (Child-Pugh C) unknown.
Available only through the CAMZYOS REMS Program.
Instructions
Swallow capsules whole; do not break, open, or chew.
Take once daily with or without food.
Confirm absence of pregnancy and use effective contraception before starting.
If a dose is missed, take when remembered; do not take two doses the same day.
Interrupt treatment if LVEF <50% or on worsening clinical status.
Contraindications
Concomitant strong CYP2C19 inhibitors.
Concomitant moderate-to-strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate-to-strong CYP3A4 inducers.
Cautions
Heart failure due to systolic dysfunction; higher risk with intercurrent illness or arrhythmia.
CYP2C19/CYP3A4 drug interactions leading to heart failure or loss of effectiveness.
Embryo-fetal toxicity; may reduce effectiveness of some hormonal contraceptives.
Avoid with disopyramide, ranolazine, or verapamil/diltiazem plus a beta blocker.
Adverse reactions
dizziness (27%)
syncope (6%)
Pregnancy May cause fetal harm (animal data); confirm absence of pregnancy before starting and use contraception during and 4 months after last dose.
Lactation No data on presence in milk or effects on infant/production; weigh benefits.
Legacy pregnancy categoryNot assigned — PLLR-era drug
Defining liabilityGenerally tolerated at therapeutic doses; clinically important risks are agent-specific and increase with interactions or organ impairment.