Ramucirumab


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Intravenous
Metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult: As adjuvant therapy with FOLFIRI (irinotecan, folinic acid, fluorouracil) in patients with disease progression on, or after, or prior therapy with bevacizumab, oxaliplatin and a fluoropyrimidine: 8 mg/kg via infusion over 1 hour every 2 weeks prior to FOLFIRI administration. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. In case of toxicity, omit dose/s or modify according to product literature.

Intravenous
Advanced gastric carcinoma, Gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
Adult: As monotherapy in patients with disease progression on or after fluoropyrimidine or platinum-based chemotherapy: 8 mg/kg via infusion over 1 hour every 2 weeks. As adjuvant therapy with paclitaxel in patients with disease progression on, or after fluoropyrimidine or platinum-based chemotherapy: 8 mg/kg via infusion over 1 hour on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle, prior to paclitaxel administration. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. In case of toxicity, omit dose/s or modify according to product literature.

Intravenous
Locally advanced non-small cell lung carcinoma, Metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma
Adult: As adjuvant therapy with docetaxel in patients with disease progression on, or after platinum-based chemotherapy: 10 mg/kg via infusion over 1 hour on day 1 of a 21-day cycle, prior to docetaxel administration. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. In case of toxicity, omit dose/s or modify according to product literature.
Reconstitution
Withdraw appropriate volume and dilute with NaCl 0.9% to a final volume of 250 mL. Mix by gentle inversion. Do not shake.
Incompatibility
Dextrose solutions.
Contraindications
Tumour cavitation or tumour involvement of major vessels (when used for treatment of non-small cell lung carcinoma).
Special Precautions
Patient with known or at risk of coronary artery disease, or those undergoing elective surgery. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Significant: Hypertension, infusion-related reaction, proteinuria, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, hypothyroidism, impaired wound healing.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Anaemia, leucopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, stomatitis.
General disorders and administration site conditions: Fatigue, asthenia, peripheral oedema, mucosal inflammation.
Nervous system disorders: Headache.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Hypoalbuminaemia, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Epistaxis.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash.
Potentially Fatal: Haemorrhage (including gastrointestinal haemorrhage), gastrointestinal perforation, MI, cardiac arrest, CVA, ischaemia.
Patient Counseling Information
Do not drive or operate machinery if any symptoms which may affect the ability to concentrate is experienced.
Monitoring Parameters
Monitor LFT, urine protein, thyroid function, CBC with differential (when used as an adjuvant therapy) and blood pressure. Monitor signs and symptoms of haemorrhage, MI, CVA, ischaemia, gastrointestinal perforation, wound healing impairment and reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome.
Action
Description: Ramucirumab is a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), inhibiting the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells by VEGFR ligands.
Pharmacokinetics:
Excretion: Elimination half-life: 14 days.
Storage
Store between 2-8°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.
Any unused portions should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
MIMS Class
Targeted Cancer Therapy
ATC Classification
L01FG02 - ramucirumab ; Belongs to the class of VEGF/VEGFR (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) inhibitors. Used in the treatment of cancer.
References
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Cyramza Solution (Eli Lilly Company). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 02/02/2018.

Joint Formulary Committee. Ramucirumab. British National Formulary [online]. London. BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 02/02/2018.

McEvoy GK, Snow EK, Miller J et al (eds). Ramucirumab. AHFS Drug Information (AHFS DI) [online]. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 02/02/2018.

Ramucirumab. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda, MD. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/. Accessed 02/02/2018.

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