Eribulin Mesylate
Brand Names: Halaven
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Eribulin Mesylate Key Takeaways
Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level
- 1 What it does: Eribulin Mesylate Injection is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with: Metastatic breast cancer who have previously received at least two chemotherapeutic regimens for the treatment of metastatic disease.
- 2 Real-world patient consensus: Zero-PHI community consensus: 89% favorable across 15 logged regimens (Halaven).
- 3 Typical cash cost range: Uninsured 30-day outlay compares $30.78 cash mean against $75.41 retail pharmacy pricing.
- 4 Top reported side effects / signs: Primary clinical safety signals tracked in FAERS for Eribulin Mesylate include nausea (11.1%), fatigue (8.8%), constipation (5.6%).
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Eribulin Mesylate Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph
Eribulin Mesylate Injection is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with: Metastatic breast cancer who have previously received at least two chemotherapeutic regimens for the treatment of metastatic disease. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline and a taxane in either the adjuvant or metastatic setting. ( 1.1 ) Unresectable or metastatic liposarcoma who have received a prior anthracycline-containing regimen.
12.1 Mechanism of Action Eribulin inhibits the growth phase of microtubules without affecting the shortening phase and sequesters tubulin into nonproductive aggregates. Eribulin exerts its effects via a tubulin-based antimitotic mechanism leading to G 2 /M cell-cycle block, disruption of mitotic spindles, and, ultimately, apoptotic cell death after prolonged mitotic blockage. In addition, eribulin treatment of human breast cancer cells caused changes in morphology and gene expression as well as decreased migration and invasiveness in vitro .
Systemic exposure to Eribulin Mesylate reflects Complete (~100%) parenteral systemic delivery for Eribulin Mesylate (.5 mg/mL Injection) absorption kinetics and phase i cyp3a4, p-gp hepatic clearance and subsequent renal metabolite filtration, sustaining receptor engagement across a 40 hours terminal elimination (Eribulin Mesylate SPL) half-life window (rapid intravascular/parenteral onset within 15–45 minutes after eribulin mesylate administration response profile).
Dosing protocols (.5 mg/mL Injection or .5 mg/mL Solution or 1 mg/2mL Injection) balance efficacy (89.00% patient satisfaction across 15 logs) against nausea (11.1% of reports), fatigue (8.8% of reports), headache (8.4% of reports), with strict avoidance in contraindicated in patients with prior serious allergic response to eribulin mesylate (ndc 68001-656); severe baseline organ impairment where eribulin mesylate accumulation exceeds safe therapeutic margins.
Azole antifungals or ritonavir can markedly raise Eribulin Mesylate plasma peaks; dose reduction may be warranted.
Rifampin or anticonvulsant inducers can diminish Eribulin Mesylate systemic exposure and clinical response.
Monitor serum digoxin concentrations when initiating or adjusting Eribulin Mesylate due to transporter overlap.
Standard Adult Titration & Dosages
Absolute & Relative Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with prior serious allergic response to Eribulin Mesylate (NDC 68001-656)
- Severe baseline organ impairment where Eribulin Mesylate accumulation exceeds safe therapeutic margins
Logged Side-Effect Incidence (15 Reports)
Eribulin Mesylate Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs
Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Eribulin Mesylate)
| Study & Plain-English Finding | Sample (N) | Rigor | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Insights on Minimal important differences of EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 for metastatic breast: What a 302-Participant Study Found CONCLUSIONS: This study provides the first MID estimates for the QLQ-BR23 and expands MID for the QLQ-C30 in patients with metastatic breast cancer. Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) • 2026-05-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial | N = 302 | 87/100 | PMID 41910921 ↗ |
Eribulin Mesylate Public Price Transparency Ledger
| Dispensing Channel / Benchmark | Verification Source | Reference Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) | CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey | $0.5500/unit (~$16.50/30u) | Wholesale baseline |
| Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price | Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index | $75.41 / mo | Before coupon/insurance |
| Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average | 15 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs | $30.78 / mo | View logs ↓ |
Eribulin Mesylate Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eribulin Mesylate RxNorm Concept ID | 1045456 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm) |
| CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost | $0.5500 / unit | CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed |
| Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average | $75.41 / mo | U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index |
| Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark | $30.78 / mo (Patient Mean) | Public Cash Reference |
| Real-World Patient Consensus | 89.00% Worth It (15 anonymous logs) | DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger |
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