Alecensa Generic Name & Formulations
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Alecensa Indications
Indications
Adjuvant treatment of patients following tumor resection of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (tumors ≥4cm or node positive) as detected by an FDA-approved test. Treatment of patients with ALK-positive, metastatic NSCLC as detected by an FDA-approved test.
Alecensa Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. Take with food. 600mg twice daily. Adjuvant of resected NSCLC: continue for a total of 2 years or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Metastatic NSCLC: continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C): 450mg twice daily. Dose modifications for adverse reactions: see full labeling.
Children
Alecensa Contraindications
Not Applicable
Alecensa Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Alecensa Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor liver function tests (eg, ALT, AST, total bilirubin) every 2 weeks for the first 3 months, then monthly and as clinically indicated; test more frequently if transaminase and bilirubin elevated; withhold, resume at reduced dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity. Evaluate if presence of worsening respiratory symptoms; withhold if ILD/pneumonitis diagnosed; permanently discontinue if no other cause identified. Withhold for Grade 3 renal toxicity until recovery to ≤1.5×ULN, then resume at reduced dose; permanently discontinue if Grade 4 occurs. Monitor HR, BP regularly. If non-life-threatening symptomatic bradycardia occurs, withhold until asymptomatic or HR ≥60bpm; permanently discontinue in case(s) of recurrence or life-threatening bradycardia if no contributing concomitant medication identified. Assess CPK every 2 weeks for the first month and as clinically indicated; withhold, resume, or reduce dose based on severity. Withhold if hemolytic anemia is suspected; consider resuming at reduced dose upon resolution or permanently discontinue if confirmed. Severe hepatic or renal impairment/ESRD. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise to use effective contraception during and for 5 weeks (females of reproductive potential) or 3 months (males w. female partners) after the last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 1 week after the last dose).
Alecensa Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
Time to maximum concentration: 4 hours. Absolute bioavailability: 37%.
Distribution
Volume of distribution: 4016 L. Plasma protein bound: >99%.
Elimination
Fecal (98%), renal (<0.5%). Half-life: 33 hours. Clearance: 81.9 L/hour.
Alecensa Interactions
Interactions
Alecensa Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hepatotoxicity, constipation, fatigue, myalgia, edema, rash, cough; ILD/pneumonitis, renal impairment, bradycardia, CPK elevation, hemolytic anemia.
Alecensa Clinical Trials
See Literature
Alecensa Note
Not Applicable
Alecensa Patient Counseling
See Literature
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