Tepotinib Hydrochloride
PrescriptionBrand names: TEPMETKO
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION Tepotinib is a kinase inhibitor. TEPMETKO (tepotinib) tablets for oral use are formulated with tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate. The chemical name for tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate is 3-{1-[(3-{5-[(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)methoxy]pyrimidin-2-yl}phenyl)methyl]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazin-3-yl}benzonitrile hydrochloride hydrate. The molecular formula is C 29 H 28 N 6 O 2 ∙HCl∙H 2 O and the molecular weight is 547.05 g/mol for tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate and 492.58 g/mol for tepotinib (free base). The chemical structure is shown below: Tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate is a white to off-white powder with a pKa of 9.5. TEPMETKO is supplied as film-coated tablets containing 225 mg of tepotinib (equivalent to 250 mg tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate). Inactive ingredients in the tablet core are mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, and colloidal silicon dioxide. The tablet coating consists of hypromellose, titanium dioxide, lactose monohydrate, polyethylene glycol, triacetin, and red iron oxides. Chemical Structure
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Tepotinib Hydrochloride | - |
Indications & Usage
How It Works
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis : Immediately withhold TEPMETKO in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue TEPMETKO in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis of any severity. ( 2.4 , 5.1 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver function tests. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO based on severity. ( 5.2 ) Pancreatic Toxicity : Monitor amylase and lipase. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO based on severity. ( 5.3 ) Embryo-fetal toxicity : TEPMETKO can cause fetal harm. Advise of potential risk to a fetus and use of effective contraception. ( 5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis ILD/pneumonitis, which can be fatal, occurred in patients treated with TEPMETKO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2% patients treated with TEPMETKO, with one patient experiencing a Grade 3 or higher event; this event resulted in death. Five patients (1%) discontinued TEPMETKO due to ILD/pneumonitis. Monitor patients for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, fever). Immediately withhold TEPMETKO in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis are identified [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. 5.2 Hepatotoxicity Hepatotoxicity occurred in patients treated with TEPMETKO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) occurred in 18% of patients treated with TEPMETKO. Grade 3 or 4 increased ALT/AST occurred in 4.7% of patients. A fatal adverse reaction of hepatic failure occurred in one patient (0.2%). Four patients (0.8%) discontinued TEPMETKO due to increased ALT/AST. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher increased ALT/AST was 47 days (range 1 to 262). Monitor liver function tests (including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin) prior to the start of TEPMETKO, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month or as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop increased transaminases or bilirubin. Based on the severity of the adverse reaction, withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . 5.3 Pancreatic Toxicity Elevations in amylase and lipase levels occurred in patients treated with TEPMETKO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Increased amylase and/or lipase occurred in 13% of patients treated with TEPMETKO. Grade 3 and 4 increased amylase and/or lipase occurred in 5% and 1.2% of patients, respectively. Monitor amylase and lipase at baseline and regularly during treatment with TEPMETKO. Based on the severity of the adverse drug reaction, temporarily withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. 5.4 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings in animal studies and its mechanism of action TEPMETKO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Oral administration of tepotinib to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations (teratogenicity) and anomalies at exposures less than the human exposure based on area under the curve (AUC) at the 450 mg daily clinical dose. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential or males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TEPMETKO and for one week after the last dose. [See Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ]
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TEPMETKO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition ( MET ) exon 14 skipping alterations. TEPMETKO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition ( MET ) exon 14 skipping alterations. ( 1 )
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Select patients for treatment with TEPMETKO on the presence of MET ex14 skipping. ( 2.1 , 14 ) Recommended dosage : 450 mg orally once daily with food until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection for METex14 Skipping Alterations Select patients for treatment with TEPMETKO based on the presence of MET exon 14 skipping alterations in plasma or tumor specimens. Testing for the presence of MET exon 14 skipping alterations in …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis : Immediately withhold TEPMETKO in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue TEPMETKO in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis of any severity. ( 2.4 , 5.1 ) Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver function tests. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO based on severity. ( 5.2 ) Pancreatic Toxicity : Monitor amylase and lipase. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue TEPMETKO based on severity. ( 5.3 ) Embryo-fetal toxicity : TEPMETKO can cause fetal harm. …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Tepotinib Hydrochloride is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Tepotinib Hydrochloride drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Tepotinib Hydrochloride label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2477266 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Tepotinib Hydrochloride (FDA National Drug Code)
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