Vizimpro

Vizimpro

dacomitinib

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Dacomitinib
Indications/Uses
1st-line treatment of patients w/ metastatic NSCLC w/ epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations.
Dosage/Direction for Use
45 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C) Initially 30 mg once daily, may be increased to 45 mg once daily based on individual safety & tolerability after at least 4 wk of treatment.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Take at the same time each day.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if ILD occurs. Diarrhea; dermatologic reactions. Limit sun exposure. Avoid concomitant use w/ PPIs. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Severe hepatic & renal impairment; patients requiring haemodialysis. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during & at least 17 days after last dose. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation. Paed <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea, stomatitis, nausea, constipation, mouth ulceration; rash, paronychia, dry skin, alopecia, pruritus, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, dermatitis; decreased appetite & wt; cough, nasal mucosal disorder, dyspnea, URTI, chest pain; conjunctivitis; pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain; asthenia; insomnia; anemia, lymphopenia; hypoalbuminemia, increased ALT & AST, hyperglycemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, increased creatinine & alkaline phosphatase, hypomagnesemia, hyperbilirubinemia. Fatigue; skin fissures, hypertrichosis, skin exfoliation/exfoliative skin reactions; vomiting; dysgeusia; ILD; keratitis; dehydration.
Drug Interactions
Decreased conc w/ PPIs. Increased conc of CYP2D6 substrates.
MIMS Class
Targeted Cancer Therapy
ATC Classification
L01EB07 - dacomitinib ; Belongs to the class of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of cancer.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Vizimpro FC tab 15 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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