fruquintinib · by takeda pharms usa
Fruquintinib is a kinase inhibitor with the chemical name 6-[(6,7-dimethoxyquinazolin-4-yl)oxy]- N ,2-dimethyl-1-benzofuran-3-carboxamide. Its molecular formula is C 21 H 19 N 3 O 5 , which corresponds to a molecular weight of 393.39 g/mol. Fruquintinib has the following chemical structure: Fruquintinib is a white to off-white powder with a dissociation constant (pK a ) of 2.78. The aqueous solubility of fruquintinib is pH-dependent with a solubility of 0.9 μg/mL at pH 6.8 that increases under acidic conditions to 129.9 μg/mL at pH 1. FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib) capsules for oral administration contain 1 mg or 5 mg of fruquintinib. The inactive ingredients are corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. The 1 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), FD&C Yellow No. 6 (sunset yellow FCF), gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The 5 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Blue No. 1 (brilliant blue FCF), FD&C Red No. 40 (allura red AC), gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The printing ink for 1 mg and 5 mg capsules contains butanol, dehydrated alcohol, ferrosoferric oxide, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure
The recommended dose of FRUZAQLA is 5 mg orally once daily, with or without food for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle. ( 2.1 ) 2.1. Recommended Dosage The recommended dose of FRUZAQLA is 5 mg orally once daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Take FRUZAQLA with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] at approximately the same time each day. Swallow the FRUZAQLA capsule whole. Take a missed dose if less than 12 hours have passed since the missed scheduled dose. Do not take two doses on the same day to make up for a missed dose. Do not take an additional dose if vomiting occurs after taking FRUZAQLA but continue with the next scheduled dose. 2.2. Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions The recommended dose reductions for adverse reactions are provided in Table 1. Table 1: Recommended Dose Reductions for FRUZAQLA Dose Level FRUZAQLA Dosage First dose reduction 4 mg orally once daily Second dose reduction 3 mg orally once daily Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients unable to tolerate 3 mg orally once daily. The recommended dosage modifications for adverse reactions are provided in Table 2. Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for FRUZAQLA Adverse Reaction Severity Severity as defined by National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.…
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Hemorrhagic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Gastrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] . Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) are hypertension, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, proteinuria, dysphonia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and asthenia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. at 1-844-662-8532 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1. Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and below reflects exposure to FRUZAQLA as a single agent in 911 patients with mCRC who were enrolled…
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Hypertension: Control blood pressure prior to treatment and monitor during treatment. Manage with anti-hypertensive medications and adjustment of the dose of FRUZAQLA, if necessary. Withhold, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue based on severity of hypertension. ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) Hemorrhagic Events: Closely monitor patients who are at risk for bleeding. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA based on severity and persistence of hemorrhage. ( 2.2 , 5.2 ) Infections: Monitor for infection during treatment and withhold FRUZAQLA during active infections. Do not start FRUZAQLA in patients with active infections. ( 5.3 ) Gastrointestinal (GI) Perforation: Periodically monitor for GI perforation. Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients who develop GI perforation or fistula. ( 5.4 ) Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver laboratory tests prior to the start of FRUZAQLA and periodically during treatment. Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity. ( 2.2 , 5.5 ) Proteinuria: Monitor urine protein. Discontinue FRUZAQLA for nephrotic syndrome ( 2.2 , 5.6 ) Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia: Withhold FRUZAQLA based on severity. ( 2.2 , 5.7 ) Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): Immediately discontinue FRUZAQLA if PRES is suspected and confirmed via Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). ( 5.8 ) Impaired Wound Healing: Withhold FRUZAQLA…
Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use. ( 7.1 ) 7.1. Effects of Other Drugs on FRUZAQLA Strong CYP3A Inducers Avoid concomitant use of drugs that are strong CYP3A inducers with FRUZAQLA. Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inducer may decrease fruquintinib C max and AUC [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce the efficacy of FRUZAQLA. Moderate CYP3A Inducers If possible, avoid concomitant use of drugs that are moderate CYP3A inducers with FRUZAQLA. If it is not possible to avoid concomitant use of a moderate CYP3A inducer and fruquintinib, continue to administer FRUZAQLA at the recommended dosage. Concomitant use with a moderate CYP3A inducer may decrease fruquintinib C max and AUC [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce the efficacy of FRUZAQLA.
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