Difference between revisions of "Trametinib (Mekinist)"

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*[[Melanoma,_BRAF-mutated|BRAF-mutated melanoma]]
 
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*[[Non-small cell lung cancer, BRAF-mutated|BRAF-mutated NSCLC]]
 
*[[Non-small cell lung cancer, BRAF-mutated|BRAF-mutated NSCLC]]
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*6/22/2017: [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm564331.htm FDA approved] in combination with [[Dabrafenib (Tafinlar)]] "for patients with metastatic [[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer,_BRAF-mutated|non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAF V600E mutation]] as detected by an FDA-approved test."
 
*6/22/2017: [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm564331.htm FDA approved] in combination with [[Dabrafenib (Tafinlar)]] "for patients with metastatic [[Non-small_cell_lung_cancer,_BRAF-mutated|non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAF V600E mutation]] as detected by an FDA-approved test."
 
*4/30/2018: Regular FDA approval with [[Dabrafenib (Tafinlar)]] "in combination for the adjuvant treatment of patients with [[Melanoma,_BRAF-mutated|melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations]], as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s), following complete resection."
 
*4/30/2018: Regular FDA approval with [[Dabrafenib (Tafinlar)]] "in combination for the adjuvant treatment of patients with [[Melanoma,_BRAF-mutated|melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations]], as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s), following complete resection."
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*5/4/2018: FDA approval with [[Dabrafenib (Tafinlar)]] "in combination for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic [[Thyroid_cancer,_BRAF-mutated|anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with BRAF V600E mutation]] and with no satisfactory locoregional treatment options."
  
 
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[[Category:Non-small cell lung cancer medications]]
 
[[Category:Non-small cell lung cancer medications]]
 
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[[Category:Drugs FDA approved in 2013]]

Revision as of 16:06, 7 May 2018

General information

Class/mechanism: Reversible MEK1 (mitogen-activated extracellular signal regulated kinase 1) and MEK2 kinase inhibitor. MEK proteins are upstream and affect cellular proliferation by modulating the activity of the ERK (extracellular signal-related kinase) pathway. BRAF V600E mutations constitutively activate the BRAF pathway, which includes MEK1 and MEK2. By inhibiting MEK1 and MEK2, trametinib inhibits tumor cell growth that would otherwise be stimulated by constitutive activation from certain BRAF mutations.[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: GSK-1120212, GSK1120212, JTP-74057
  • Generic name: trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide
  • Brand name: Mekinist

References