Alectinib Hydrochloride
PrescriptionТорговые наименования: ALECENSA
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION ALECENSA (alectinib) is a kinase inhibitor for oral administration. The molecular formula for alectinib is C 30 H 34 N 4 O 2 ∙ HCl. The molecular weight is 482.62 g/mol (free base form) and 519.08 g/mol (hydrochloride salt). Alectinib is described chemically as 9-ethyl-6, 6-dimethyl-8-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)piperidin-1-yl]-11-oxo-6, 11-dihydro-5 H -benzo[ b ]carbazole-3-carbonitrile hydrochloride. The chemical structure of alectinib is shown below: Alectinib HCl is a white to yellow white powder or powder with lumps with a pKa of 7.05 (base). ALECENSA is supplied as hard capsules containing 150 mg of alectinib (equivalent to 161.33 mg alectinib HCl) and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, and carboxymethylcellulose calcium. The capsule shell contains hypromellose, carrageenan, potassium chloride, titanium dioxide, corn starch, and carnauba wax. The printing ink contains red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake (E132), carnauba wax, white shellac, and glyceryl monooleate. Chemical Structure
Действующие Вещества
| Компонент | Дозировка |
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| Alectinib Hydrochloride | - |
Показания и Применение
Как это работает
Дозировка и Способ Применения
Side Effects Overview
Предупреждения и Меры Предосторожности
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver laboratory tests every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month and as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and bilirubin elevations. In case of severe ALT, AST, or bilirubin elevations, withhold, then reduce dose, or permanently discontinue ALECENSA. ( 2.4 , 5.1 ) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Immediately withhold ALECENSA in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified. ( 2.4 , 5.2 ) Renal Impairment: Withhold ALECENSA for severe renal impairment, then resume ALECENSA at reduced dose upon recovery or permanently discontinue ( 2.4 , 5.3 ). Bradycardia: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly. If symptomatic, withhold ALECENSA then reduce dose, or permanently discontinue. ( 2.4 , 5.4 ) Severe Myalgia and Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Assess CPK every 2 weeks during the first month of treatment and in patients reporting unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. In case of severe CPK elevations, withhold, then resume or reduce dose. ( 2.4 , 5.5 ) Hemolytic Anemia: If hemolytic anemia is suspected, withhold ALECENSA. If hemolytic anemia is confirmed, consider resuming at a reduced dose upon resolution or permanently discontinue. ( 5.6 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: ALECENSA can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.7 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Hepatotoxicity Severe hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury, occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] of patients who received ALECENSA, hepatotoxicity occurred in 41% of patients and the incidence of Grade ≥ 3 hepatotoxicity was 8%. In the ALINA study, hepatotoxicity occurred in 61% of patients treated with ALECENSA and the incidence of Grade ≥ 3 hepatotoxicity was 4.7%. The majority (72% of 136 patients) of elevated transaminases occurred during the first 3 months of treatment. Treatment discontinuation due to hepatotoxicity occurred in 3.6% of patients who received ALECENSA in the pooled safety population and 1.6% of patients treated in the ALINA study. In the pooled safety population, concurrent elevations in ALT or AST greater than or equal to 3 times the ULN and total bilirubin greater than or equal to 2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with ALECENSA. Three patients with Grades 3–4 AST/ALT elevations had drug-induced liver injury (documented by liver biopsy in two cases). Monitor liver function tests including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month and as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and bilirubin elevations. Based on the severity of the adverse drug reaction, withhold ALECENSA and resume at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue ALECENSA as described in Table 3 [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. 5.2 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis ILD/pneumonitis occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] , ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 1.3% of patients treated with ALECENSA with 0.4% of patients experiencing Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis. Five patients (0.9%) in the pooled safety population discontinued ALECENSA due to ILD/pneumonitis. The median time-to-onset of Grade 3 or higher ILD/pneumonitis was 2.1 months (range: 0.6 months to 3.6 months). Promptly investigate for ILD/pneumonitis in any patient who presents with worsening of respiratory symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Immediately withhold ALECENSA treatment in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue ALECENSA if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis have been identified [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Adverse Reactions (6) ] . 5.3 Renal Impairment Renal impairment, including fatal cases, occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] , renal impairment occurred in 12% of patients treated with ALECENSA, including Grade ≥ 3 in 1.7% of patients, of which 0.4% were fatal events. The median time to Grade ≥ 3 renal impairment was 3.7 months (range 0.5 to 31.8 months). Dosage modifications for renal impairment were required in 2.4% of patients. Permanently discontinue ALECENSA for Grade 4 renal toxicity. Withhold ALECENSA for Grade 3 renal toxicity until recovery to less than or equal to 1.5 times ULN, then resume at reduced dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . 5.4 Bradycardia Symptomatic bradycardia occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] , bradycardia occurred in 11% of patients treated with ALECENSA. Twenty percent of 521 patients treated with ALECENSA, for whom serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) were available, had post-dose heart rates of less than 50 beats per minute (bpm). Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly. For asymptomatic bradycardia dose modification is not required. For symptomatic bradycardia that is not life-threatening, withhold ALECENSA until recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate ≥ 60 bpm and evaluate concomitant medications known to cause bradycardia, as well as anti-hypertensive medications. If bradycardia is attributable to a concomitant medication, resume ALECENSA at a reduced dose (see Table 2 ) upon recovery to asymptomatic bradycardia or to a heart rate of ≥ 60 bpm, with frequent monitoring as clinically indicated. Permanently discontinue ALECENSA in cases of life-threatening bradycardia if no contributing concomitant medication is identified [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Permanently discontinue ALECENSA for recurrence of life-threatening bradycardia. 5.5 Severe Myalgia and Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation Severe myalgia and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. In the pooled safety population [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] , myalgia (including muscle- and musculoskeletal-related reactions) occurred in 31% of patients treated with ALECENSA, including Grade ≥ 3 in 0.8% of patients. Dosage modifications for myalgia events were required in 2.1% of patients. In the pooled safety population, of the 491 patients with CPK laboratory data available, elevated CPK occurred in 56% of patients treated with ALECENSA, including 6% Grade ≥ 3. The median time to Grade ≥ 3 CPK elevation was 15 days (interquartile range - 15 –337 days). Dosage modifications for elevation of CPK occurred in 5% of patients. In the ALINA study, elevated CPK occurred in 77% of 128 patients with CPK laboratory data, including 6% Grade ≥ 3 elevations. Advise patients to report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Assess CPK levels every 2 weeks for the first month of treatment and as clinically indicated in patients reporting symptoms. Based on the severity of the CPK elevation, withhold ALECENSA, then resume or reduce dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. 5.6 Hemolytic Anemia Hemolytic anemia occurred in patients treated with ALECENSA. Hemolytic anemia was initially reported with ALECENSA in the postmarketing setting, including cases associated with a negative direct antiglobulin test (DAT) result. Assessments for the determination of hemolytic anemia were subsequently collected in the ALINA study, where hemolytic anemia was observed in 3.1% of patients treated with ALECENSA. If hemolytic anemia is suspected, withhold ALECENSA and initiate appropriate laboratory testing. If hemolytic anemia is confirmed, consider resuming at a reduced dose upon resolution or permanently discontinue ALECENSA [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. 5.7 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, ALECENSA can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Oral administration of alectinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal toxicity and abortion at maternally toxic doses with exposures approximately 2.7-fold those observed in humans with alectinib 600 mg twice daily. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 5 weeks following the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 and 8.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] .
Противопоказания
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Фармакокинетика
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ALECENSA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for: adjuvant treatment in adult patients following tumor resection of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (tumors ≥ 4 cm or node positive) as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 ) treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC as detected by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Adjuvant Treatment of Resected ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) ALECENSA is indicated as adjuvant treatment in …
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 600 mg orally twice daily. Administer ALECENSA with food. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients with resectable tumors for the adjuvant treatment of NSCLC with ALECENSA based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor tissue [see Indications and Usage (1.1) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Select patients for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC with ALECENSA based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor tissue or plasma specimens [see Indications and Usage (1.2) …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver laboratory tests every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of treatment, then once a month and as clinically indicated, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and bilirubin elevations. In case of severe ALT, AST, or bilirubin elevations, withhold, then reduce dose, or permanently discontinue ALECENSA. ( 2.4 , 5.1 ) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Immediately withhold ALECENSA in patients diagnosed with ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if no other potential …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
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- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1727479 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
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