Ziv-aflibercept (Zaltrap)
General information
Class/mechanism: Recombinant fusion protein between the Fc portion of human IgG1 and the extracellular domains of VEGF receptor 1 & 2 (VEGFR 1 & VEGFR 2), which binds VEGF-A and VEGF-B (vascular endothelial growth factor), as well as PGF (placental growth factor). By binding to and inhibiting these angiogenic growth factors, their neovascular activity, and vascular permeability, ziv-aflibercept inhibits tumor angiogenesis.[1][2]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Ziv-aflibercept (Zaltrap) package insert.[1]
- Ziv-aflibercept (Zaltrap) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Ziv-aflibercept (Zaltrap) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 2012-08-31: Initial FDA approval in combination with 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan - ( FOLFIRI), is indicated for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) that is resistant to or has progressed following an oxaliplatin-containing regimen. (Based on VELOUR)
History of changes in EMA indication
- 2013-02-01: Initial marketing authorization as Zaltrap.
History of changes in Health Canada indication
- 2014-02-12: Initial notice of compliance
History of changes in PMDA indication
- 2017-03-30: Initial approval for the treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer.
Also known as
- Generic names: aflibercept, aflibercept beta, VEGF trap, ziv-aflibercept
- Brand names: Zaltrap