Difference between revisions of "Ramucirumab (Cyramza)"

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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
* 4/21/2014: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm394260.htm FDA approved] "for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic, [[Gastric cancer | gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma]] with disease progression on or after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine- or [[:Category:Platinum_agents|platinum-]] containing chemotherapy."
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===[[Colon cancer]]===
* 11/5/2014: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm421930.htm FDA approval and indication expanded] "for use in combination with [[Paclitaxel (Taxol) | paclitaxel]] for the treatment of patients with advanced [[Gastric cancer | gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma]]."
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* 4/24/2015: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm444496.htm Approved] in combination with [[Colon_cancer#FOLFIRI_.26_Ramucirumab|FOLFIRI]], for the treatment of [[Colon cancer | metastatic colorectal cancer]] with disease progression on or after prior therapy with [[Bevacizumab (Avastin)|bevacizumab]], [[Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)|oxaliplatin]], and a fluoropyrimidine. ''(New disease approval)''
* 12/12/2014: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm426735.htm FDA approved] "for use in combination with [[Docetaxel (Taxotere)|docetaxel]] for the treatment of patients with [[Non-small cell lung cancer | metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]] with disease progression on or after [[:Category:Platinum_agents|platinum-based]] chemotherapy."
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* 4/24/2015: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm444496.htm FDA approved] "in combination with [[Colon_cancer#FOLFIRI_.26_Ramucirumab|FOLFIRI]], for the treatment of [[Colon cancer | metastatic colorectal cancer]] with disease progression on or after prior therapy with [[Bevacizumab (Avastin)|bevacizumab]], [[Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)|oxaliplatin]], and a fluoropyrimidine."
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===[[Gastric cancer]]===
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* 4/21/2014: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm394260.htm Initial approval] for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic, [[Gastric cancer | gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma]] with disease progression on or after prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine- or [[:Category:Platinum_agents|platinum-]] containing chemotherapy.
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* 11/5/2014: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm421930.htm Approval and indication expanded] for use in combination with [[Paclitaxel (Taxol) | paclitaxel]] for the treatment of patients with advanced [[Gastric cancer | gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma]]. ''(Requirement for prior lines of treatment removed)''
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===[[Hepatocellular carcinoma]]===
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* 5/10/2019: Approved as a single agent for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients who have an alpha fetoprotein (AFP) of at least 400 ng/mL and have been previously treated with sorafenib. ''(New disease approval)''
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===[[Non-small cell lung cancer]]===
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* 12/12/2014: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm426735.htm Approved] for use in combination with [[Docetaxel (Taxotere)|docetaxel]] for the treatment of patients with [[Non-small cell lung cancer | metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]] with disease progression on or after [[:Category:Platinum_agents|platinum-based]] chemotherapy. ''(New disease approval)''
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 01:03, 11 May 2019

General information

Class/mechanism: Recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody, VEGFR2 (vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2) antagonist. Ramucirumab binds VEGFR2 and blocks VEGFR ligands, VEGF-A, VEGF-C, and VEGF-D, which inhibits angiogenesis.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Colon cancer

Gastric cancer

Hepatocellular carcinoma

  • 5/10/2019: Approved as a single agent for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients who have an alpha fetoprotein (AFP) of at least 400 ng/mL and have been previously treated with sorafenib. (New disease approval)

Non-small cell lung cancer

Also known as

  • Code names: IMC-1121B, LY3009806
  • Brand name: Cyramza

References