Difference between revisions of "Afatinib (Gilotrif)"

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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
 
*[[Head and neck cancer]]
 
*[[Head and neck cancer]]
*[[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer,_EGFR-mutated|EGFRm non-small cell lung cancer]]
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*[[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer,_EGFR-mutated|EGFRm NSCLC]]
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*[[Non-small cell lung cancer, Squamous|Squamous NSCLC]]
  
 
==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
*7/12/2013: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm360574.htm Approved] for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic [[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer|non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]] whose tumors have [[Biomarkers#EGFR|epidermal growth factor receptor]] [[Biomarkers#Exon_19|exon 19]] [[#Biomarkers_Structural Variant|deletion]] or [[Biomarkers#L858R|exon 21 (L858R) substitution]] mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.
 
*7/12/2013: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm360574.htm Approved] for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic [[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer|non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]] whose tumors have [[Biomarkers#EGFR|epidermal growth factor receptor]] [[Biomarkers#Exon_19|exon 19]] [[#Biomarkers_Structural Variant|deletion]] or [[Biomarkers#L858R|exon 21 (L858R) substitution]] mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.
*4/15/2016: Approved for treatment of patients with metastatic, [[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer|squamous NSCLC]] progressing after [[Regimen_classes#Platinum-based_regimen|platinum-based chemotherapy]].
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*4/15/2016: Approved for treatment of patients with metastatic, [[Non-small cell lung cancer, Squamous|squamous NSCLC]] progressing after [[Regimen_classes#Platinum-based_regimen|platinum-based chemotherapy]].
*1/12/2018: Approval expanded for a broadened indication in first-line treatment of patients with metastatic [[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer|non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]] whose tumors have non-resistant [[Biomarkers#EGFR|epidermal growth factor receptor]] mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.
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*1/12/2018: Approval expanded for a broadened indication in first-line treatment of patients with metastatic [[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer|non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]] whose tumors have [[Biomarkers#Non-resistant|non-resistant]] [[Biomarkers#EGFR|epidermal growth factor receptor]] mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 01:01, 12 April 2021

General information

Class/mechanism: Irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor of EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor, ErbB1), HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, ErbB2), and HER4 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 4, ErbB4). Inhibition of tyrosine kinase autophosphorylation inhibits ErbB signaling.[1][2][3]

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]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Also known as

  • Code names: BIBW 2992, BIBW-2992
  • Generic name: afatinib dimaleate
  • Brand names: Afanix, Gilotrif, Giotrif, Tomtovok, Tovok, Xovoltib

References