Initial US Approval:
2015
Key Clinical Studies:
ADAURA (NCT02511106); LAURA trial (NCT03521154); FLAURA (NCT02296125); FLAURA2 (NCT04035486); AURA3 (NCT02151981)
Drug Class/Description:
Kinase inhibitor
Indications and Usage:
- Adjuvant therapy after tumor resection in adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
- The treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC whose disease has not progressed during or following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiation therapy and whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
- The first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
- In combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
- The treatment of adult patients with metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC, as detected by an FDA-approved test, whose disease has progressed on or after EGFR TKI therapy.
Dosage Administration:
Adjuvant treatment of early-stage NSCLC: 80 mg orally once daily, with or without food, until disease recurrence, or unacceptable toxicity, or for up to 3 years.
Locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC: Following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, 80 mg orally once daily, with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Metastatic NSCLC: 80 mg orally once daily, with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC: 80 mg orally once daily administered in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity due to TAGRISSO.
Dosage Forms and Strengths:
Tablets: 80 mg and 40 mg.
Contraindications:
None.
Warnings and Precautions:
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Monitor for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. For patients receiving TAGRISSO who have not received recent definite platinum based chemoradiation therapy, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with ILD/Pneumonitis. For patients who received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy with Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis continue TAGRISSO or interrupt and restart, as appropriate. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with Grade ≥2 ILD/pneumonitis.
QTc Interval Prolongation: Monitor electrocardiograms and electrolytes in patients who have a history or predisposition for QTc prolongation, or those who are taking medications that are known to prolong the QTc interval. Withhold, then restart at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue TAGRISSO based on severity.
Cardiomyopathy: Occurred in 3.8% of patients. Conduct cardiac monitoring, including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) assessment in patients with cardiac risk factors.
Keratitis: Promptly refer patients with signs and symptoms of keratitis to an ophthalmologist for evaluation.
Erythema Multiforme Major, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: Withhold TAGRISSO if erythema multiforme major (EMM), StevensJohnson syndrome (SJS), or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed.
Cutaneous Vasculitis: Withhold TAGRISSO if cutaneous vasculitis is suspected, evaluate for systemic involvement, and consider dermatology consultation. If no other etiology can be identified, consider permanent discontinuation based on severity.
Aplastic Anemia: Withhold TAGRISSO if aplastic anemia is suspected and permanently discontinue TAGRISSO if confirmed.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: TAGRISSO can cause fetal harm. Advise females of potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 6 weeks after last dose. Advise males to use effective contraception for 4 months after the last dose of TAGRISSO.
Adverse Reactions:
Most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were:
- TAGRISSO monotherapy: leukopenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, diarrhea, rash, musculoskeletal pain, neutropenia, nail toxicity, dry skin, stomatitis, and fatigue.
- TAGRISSO monotherapy following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy: lymphopenia, leukopenia, ILD/pneumonitis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, rash, diarrhea, nail toxicity, musculoskeletal pain, cough and COVID-19.
- TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, rash, diarrhea, stomatitis, nail toxicity, dry skin, and increased blood creatinine.
Use in Specific Populations:
Lactation: Do not breastfeed.
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