Erdanib 4
Rx- Generic:
- Erdafitinib
- Company:
- Drug International Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (60 Tablet)
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৳ 333.33/unit
Pack: ৳ 19,999.80
At a glance
Erdafitinib is a kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma with FGFR2 or FGFR3 genetic alterations.
Indications
- Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: Indicated for adult patients with susceptible FGFR3 or FGFR2 genetic alterations who have progressed during or following at least one line of prior platinum-containing chemotherapy.
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- Urothelial Carcinoma: Initial: 8 mg PO qDay; increase to 9 mg PO qDay based on serum phosphate levels and tolerability at 14-21 days.
- Mild Hepatic Impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
- Moderate Hepatic Impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
- Severe Hepatic Impairment: Unknown.
Renal Dose:
- Mild or Moderate Renal Impairment (eGFR 30-89 mL/min/1.73 m²): No dosage adjustment needed.
- Severe or Dialysis: Unknown.
Side effects
Common Side Effects (≥20%):
- Phosphate increased (76%)
- Stomatitis (56%)
- Fatigue (54%)
- Creatinine increased (52%)
- Diarrhea (47%)
- Dry mouth (45%)
- ALT increased (41%)
- Alkaline phosphatase increased (41%)
- Onycholysis (41%)
- Sodium decreased (40%)
- Decreased appetite (38%)
- Albumin decreased (37%)
- Dysgeusia (37%)
- Hemoglobin decreased (35%)
- Dry skin (34%)
- AST increased (30%)
- Magnesium decreased (30%)
- Constipation (28%)
- Dry eye (28%)
- Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (26%)
- Alopecia (26%)
- Phosphate decreased (24%)
- Abdominal pain (23%)
- Calcium increased (22%)
- Nausea (21%)
- Musculoskeletal pain (20%)
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Ocular Disorders: Can cause central serous retinopathy/retinal pigment epithelial detachment (CSR/RPED). Perform monthly ophthalmological examinations during first 4 months, then every 3 months, and urgently at any time for visual symptoms.
- Hyperphosphatemia: Increases in serum phosphate levels are a pharmacodynamic effect. Monitor and manage with dose modifications when required. Patients may require phosphate binders.
- Embryo-fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Advise patients to use effective contraception.
- Dry Eye Symptoms: Common; all patients should receive dry eye prophylaxis with ocular demulcents as needed.
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