Mobocertinib

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What is Mobocertinib?[edit | edit source]

Mobocertinib
Mobocertinib


What are the uses of this medicine?[edit | edit source]

Mobocertinib (Exkivity) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC):


How does this medicine work?[edit | edit source]

  • An orally available inhibitor of specific mutant forms of both human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2; ERBB2), with potential antineoplastic activity.
  • Upon oral administration, mobocertinib specifically and irreversibly binds to and inhibits certain mutant forms of EGFR and HER2.
  • This prevents EGFR- and HER2-mediated signaling and leads to cell death in EGFR mutant- and HER2 mutant-expressing tumor cells.
  • EGFR and HER2, receptor tyrosine kinases mutated in many tumor cell types, play key roles in tumor cell proliferation and tumor vascularization.


Who Should Not Use this medicine ?[edit | edit source]

  • This medicine have no usage limitations.


What drug interactions can this medicine cause?[edit | edit source]

  • Avoid concomitant use of Exkivity with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.
  • If concomitant use of a moderate CYP3A inhibitor is unavoidable, reduce the dose of Exkivity.
  • Avoid concomitant use of Exkivity with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers.


Is this medicine FDA approved?[edit | edit source]

  • Mobocertinib was approved for medical use in the United States in September 2021.
  • It is a first-in-class oral treatment to target EGFR Exon20 insertion mutations.


How should this medicine be used?[edit | edit source]

  • Select patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC for treatment with Exkivity based on the presence of EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.

Recommended dosage:

  • The recommended dosage of Exkivity is 160 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Administration:

  • Take your prescribed dose of Exkivity 1 time each day.
  • Take Exkivity with or without food.
  • Swallow Exkivity capsules whole. Do not open, chew, or dissolve the contents of the capsules.
  • Do not change your dose or stop taking Exkivity unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
  • Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with Exkivity if you develop certain side effects.
  • If you miss a dose of Exkivity, and it has been more than 6 hours, skip the dose and take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time the next day.
  • If you vomit a dose of Exkivity, do not take an extra dose. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time the next day.


What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?[edit | edit source]

This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:

  • As Capsules: 40 mg

This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː

  • Exkivity


What side effects can this medication cause?[edit | edit source]

The most common side effects of this medicine include:

Exkivity may cause serious side effects, including:


What special precautions should I follow?[edit | edit source]

  • Exkivity can cause life-threatening heart rate-corrected QT (QTc) prolongation, including Torsades de Pointes, which can be fatal. Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue Exkivity based on the severity of the QTc prolongation.
  • Exkivity can cause ILD/pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Monitor patients for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. Immediately withhold Exkivity in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue Exkivity if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed.
  • Exkivity can cause cardiac toxicity (including decreased ejection fraction, cardiomyopathy, and congestive heart failure) resulting in heart failure which can be fatal. Monitor cardiac function, including left ventricular ejection fraction, at baseline and during treatment. Withhold, resume at reduced dose or permanently discontinue based on severity.
  • Exkivity can cause diarrhea, which can be severe. Diarrhea may lead to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, with or without renal impairment. Monitor electrolytes and advise patients to start an antidiarrheal agent at first episode of diarrhea and to increase fluid and electrolyte intake. Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue Exkivity based on the severity.
  • Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, Exkivity can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective non-hormonal contraception.


What to do in case of emergency/overdose?[edit | edit source]

  • In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline of your country. In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222.


Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?[edit | edit source]

  • Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, Exkivity can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.
  • There are no available data on Exkivity use in pregnant women.


Can this medicine be used in children?[edit | edit source]

  • The safety and effectiveness of Exkivity in pediatric patients have not been established.


What are the active and inactive ingredients in this medicine?[edit | edit source]

  • Active ingredient: mobocertinib
  • Inactive ingredients: None
  • Capsule shells: gelatin and titanium dioxide. The printing ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, and purified water.


Who manufactures and distributes this medicine?[edit | edit source]

Distributed by:


What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?[edit | edit source]

  • Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).


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