Difference between revisions of "Cabozantinib (Cometriq)"

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==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
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''Note: Cometriq is the brand name for cabozantinib's medullary thyroid cancer indication. Cabometyx is the brand name for cabozantinib's renal cell carcinoma indication.''
 
*'''Code names:''' XL184, XL-184
 
*'''Code names:''' XL184, XL-184
*'''Brand names:''' Cometriq is the brand name for cabozantinib's medullary thyroid cancer indication. Cabometyx is the brand name for cabozantinib's renal cell carcinoma indication.
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*'''Brand names:''' Cabometyx, Caboxen, Cabozanib, Cabozanix, Cometriq, Lucicaboz
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 01:54, 14 December 2020

General information

Class/mechanism: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor; inhibits RET, MET/c-Met, VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, KIT, TRKB, FLT-3, AXL, and TIE-2.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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][4]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Medullary thyroid cancer

Renal cell carcinoma

Also known as

Note: Cometriq is the brand name for cabozantinib's medullary thyroid cancer indication. Cabometyx is the brand name for cabozantinib's renal cell carcinoma indication.

  • Code names: XL184, XL-184
  • Brand names: Cabometyx, Caboxen, Cabozanib, Cabozanix, Cometriq, Lucicaboz

References