Lenvatinib
Generic Name: lenvatinib
Brand Names:
Lenvima
11 DESCRIPTION LENVIMA, a kinase inhibitor, is the mesylate salt of lenvatinib. Its chemical name is 4-[3-chloro-4-( N ’-cyclopropylureido)phenoxy]-7-methoxyquinoline-6-carboxamide methanesulfonate. The molecular formula is C 21 H 19 ClN 4 O 4 • CH 4 O 3 S, and the molecular weight of the mesylate salt is 522.96. The chemical structure of lenvatinib mesylate is: Lenvatinib mesylate is a white to pale reddish yellow powder.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION LENVIMA, a kinase inhibitor, is the mesylate salt of lenvatinib. Its chemical name is 4-[3-chloro-4-( N ’-cyclopropylureido)phenoxy]-7-methoxyquinoline-6-carboxamide methanesulfonate. The molecular formula is C 21 H 19 ClN 4 O 4 • CH 4 O 3 S, and the molecular weight of the mesylate salt is 522.96. The chemical structure of lenvatinib mesylate is: Lenvatinib mesylate is a white to pale reddish yellow powder.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LENVIMA is a kinase inhibitor that is indicated: Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) For the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). ( 1.1 ) Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) In combination with pembrolizumab, for the first line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ( 1.2 ) In combination with everolimus, for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) For the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Single Agent Therapy: DTC: The recommended dosage is 24 mg orally once daily. ( 2.3 ) HCC: The recommended dosage is based on actual body weight: 12 mg orally once daily for patients greater than or equal to 60 kg or 8 mg orally once daily for patients less than 60 kg. ( 2.5 ) Combination Therapy: EC: The recommended dosage is 20 mg orally once daily in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks. ( 2.6 ) RCC: The recommended dosage is: 20 mg orally once daily with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks. ( 2.4 ) 18 mg orally once daily with everolimus 5 mg orally once daily.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Cardiac Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Renal Failure and Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Fistula Formation and Gastrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Hypocalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Hemorrha...
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drugs That Prolong the QT Interval LENVIMA has been reported to prolong the QT/QTc interval. Avoid coadministration of LENVIMA with medicinal products with a known potential to prolong the QT/QTc interval [ see Warnings and Precaution s ( 5.9 ) ] .
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypertension : Control blood pressure prior to treatment and monitor during treatment. Withhold for Grade 3 hypertension despite optimal antihypertensive therapy. Discontinue for Grade 4 hypertension. ( 2.7 , 5.1 ) Cardiac Dysfunction : Monitor for clinical symptoms or signs of cardiac dysfunction. Withhold or discontinue for Grade 3 cardiac dysfunction. Discontinue for Grade 4 cardiac dysfunction. ( 2.7 , 5.2 ) Arterial Thromboembolic Events : Discontinue following an arterial thromboembolic event. ( 2.7 , 5.3 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver function prior to treatment and periodically during treatment. Withhold or discontinue for Grade 3 or 4 hepatotoxicity. Discontinue for hepatic failure. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, LENVIMA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of lenvatinib during organogenesis at doses below the recommended human doses resulted in embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity, and teratogenicity in rats and rabbits ( see Data ) . There are no available human data informing the drug-associated risk. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING LENVIMA 4 mg capsules are supplied as hard hypromellose capsules with yellowish-red body and yellowish-red cap, marked in black ink with “Є” on the cap and “LENV 4 mg” on the body. LENVIMA 10 mg capsules are supplied as hard hypromellose capsules with yellow body and yellowish-red cap, marked in black ink with “Є” on the cap and “LENV 10 mg” on the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenvatinib used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LENVIMA is a kinase inhibitor that is indicated: Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) For the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). ( 1.1 ) Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) In combination with pembrolizumab, for the first line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ( 1.2 ) In combination with everolimus, for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) For the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
What are the side effects of Lenvatinib?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Cardiac Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Renal Failure and Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Fistula Formation and Gastrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Hypocalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Hemorrha...
Can I take Lenvatinib during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, LENVIMA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of lenvatinib during organogenesis at doses below the recommended human doses resulted in embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity, and teratogenicity in rats and rabbits ( see Data ) . There are no available human data informing the drug-associated risk. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S.
What are the important warnings for Lenvatinib?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypertension : Control blood pressure prior to treatment and monitor during treatment. Withhold for Grade 3 hypertension despite optimal antihypertensive therapy. Discontinue for Grade 4 hypertension. ( 2.7 , 5.1 ) Cardiac Dysfunction : Monitor for clinical symptoms or signs of cardiac dysfunction. Withhold or discontinue for Grade 3 cardiac dysfunction. Discontinue for Grade 4 cardiac dysfunction. ( 2.7 , 5.2 ) Arterial Thromboembolic Events : Discontinue following an arterial thromboembolic event. ( 2.7 , 5.3 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver function prior to treatment and periodically during treatment. Withhold or discontinue for Grade 3 or 4 hepatotoxicity. Discontinue for hepatic failure. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
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