Caprelsa

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Pancreatic, thyroid, and other endocrine cancers

Caprelsa Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Vandetanib 100mg, 300mg, tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Kinase inhibitor.

How Supplied

Tabs—30

Manufacturer

Generic Availability

NO

Mechanism of Action

In vitro studies have shown that vandetanib inhibits the tyrosine kinase activity of the EGFR and VEGFR families, RET, BRK, TIE2, and members of the EPH receptor and Src kinase families. In vitro, vandetanib inhibited epidermal growth factor (EGF)-stimulated receptor tyrosine kinase phosphorylation in tumor cells and endothelial cells and VEGF-stimulated tyrosine kinase phosphorylation in endothelial cells. In vivo, vandetanib administration reduced tumor cell-induced angiogenesis, tumor vessel permeability, and inhibited tumor growth and metastasis in mouse models of cancer.

Caprelsa Indications

Indications

Symptomatic or progressive medullary thyroid cancer in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease.

Caprelsa Dosage and Administration

Adult

Do not crush tabs. May disperse tabs in 2oz noncarbonated water for oral or NGT administration; avoid contact of dispersion with skin, mucous membranes. 300mg once daily. Moderate renal impairment (CrCl ≥30–<50mL/min): initially 200mg once daily. Dose adjustments for adverse reactions: see full labeling. Do not take a missed dose within 12hrs of the next dose.

Children

Not established.

Caprelsa Contraindications

Contraindications

Congenital long QT syndrome.

Caprelsa Boxed Warnings

Boxed Warning

QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes, and sudden death.

Caprelsa Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, QTcF interval >450msec, history of Torsades de pointes, bradyarrhythmias, uncompensated heart failure, recent hemoptysis: not recommended. Ventricular arrhythmias. Recent MI. Monitor electrolytes (esp. K+, Ca++, Mg++), TSH, and ECG for QT prolongation at baseline, 2–4 weeks and 8–12 weeks after starting, then every 3 months, and after dose reductions or dose interruptions >2 weeks; reduce dose as needed. Correct electrolyte disturbances before starting. Maintain serum K+ at least 4mEq/mL. Interrupt therapy and follow-up if acute or worsening pulmonary symptoms, QTcF >500msec, or CTCAE Grade ≥3 toxicity occurs. Monitor for heart failure; consider discontinuing if occurs. Discontinue if confirmed interstitial lung disease, severe ischemic cerebrovascular event, hemorrhage, uncontrolled hypertension, or posterior leukoencephalopathy symptoms (RPLS) occur. Impaired wound healing: withhold for ≥1 week prior to elective surgery; do not give for ≥2 weeks after major surgery and until adequate healing. Moderate to severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment (CrCL <30mL/min): not recommended. ESRD requiring dialysis: not studied. Avoid sun, UV light. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise females of reproductive potential and males w. female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during and for 4 months after the last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 4 months after the last dose).

REMS

YES

Caprelsa Pharmacokinetics

Absorption

Peak plasma concentrations achieved at a median of 6 hours (range, 4 to 10 hours) after dosing.

Distribution

Plasma protein bound: ~90%.

Metabolism

CYP3A4.

Elimination

Fecal (44%), renal (25%). Half-life: >21 days.

Caprelsa Interactions

Interactions

Avoid strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampicin, St. John's Wort). Avoid other drugs that can prolong QT interval (eg, amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, sotalol, dofetilide, chloroquine, clarithromycin, dolasetron, granisetron, haloperidol, pimozide, methadone, moxifloxacin). Potentiates OCT2 transporters (eg, metformin), digoxin; monitor.

Caprelsa Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea/colitis (suspend if severe), rash, acneiform dermatitis, nausea, hypertension, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, increased ALT; QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes, sudden death, severe skin reactions (eg, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome; permanently discontinue if occurs), photosensitivity, renal failure.

Caprelsa Clinical Trials

See Literature

Caprelsa Note

Notes

Prescribers and pharmacies must enroll in the Caprelsa REMS program by calling (800) 236-9933 or visit www.caprelsarems.com.

Caprelsa Patient Counseling

See Literature