- CNS cancers
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
- Pancreatic, thyroid, and other endocrine cancers
- Respiratory and thoracic cancers
- Solid tumors
CNS cancers:
Indications for: TAFINLAR
In combination with trametinib for the treatment of pediatric patients with low-grade glioma (LGG) with a BRAF V600E mutation who require systemic therapy.
Limitations of Use:
Not for treatment of colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition. Not for treatment of wild-type BRAF solid tumors.
Adult Dosage:
≥18yrs: not established.
Children Dosage:
<1yrs or <8kg: not established. Confirm presence of BRAF V600E mutation prior to initiation. Use caps or tabs for oral susp based on the ability to swallow and body weight. Swallow caps whole (do not use caps if <26kg). For oral susp: disperse tabs in water until fully dissolved; may administer via cup, oral dosing syringe, or feeding tube. Take at least 1hr before or 2hrs after a meal. In combination with trametinib (for caps): 1–<18yrs (26–37kg): 75mg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); (38–50kg): 100mg twice daily; (≥51kg): 150mg twice daily. In combination with trametinib (tabs for oral susp): 1–<18yrs (8–9kg): 20mg twice daily; (10–13kg): 30mg twice daily; (14–17kg):40mg twice daily; (18–21kg): 50mg twice daily; (22–25kg): 60mg twice daily; (26–29kg): 70mg twice daily; (30–33mg): 80mg twice daily; (34–37kg): 90mg twice daily; (38–41kg): 100mg twice daily; (42–45kg): 110mg twice daily; (46–50kg): 130mg twice daily; (≥51kg): 150mg twice daily. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dose modifications: see full labeling.
TAFINLAR Warnings/Precautions:
See full labeling for trametinib prior to starting combination therapy. Increased incidence of new cutaneous malignancies; perform skin evaluation prior to initiation, every 2 months during therapy, and up to 6 months after discontinuation. Monitor for non-cutaneous malignancies; permanently discontinue if RAS mutation-positive malignancy occurs. Permanently discontinue for all Grade 4 or any persistent Grade 3 hemorrhagic events. Risk of cardiomyopathy with trametinib; assess LVEF prior to initiation, after one month, and then at every 2–3 month intervals during treatment; withhold for symptomatic cardiomyopathy or asymptomatic LV dysfunction of >20% from baseline that is below institutional LLN. Withhold if fever ≥100.4°F, evaluate infection and assess renal function; prophylaxis with antipyretics when resuming or give steroids for subsequent pyrexia. Pre-existing diabetes or hyperglycemia; monitor serum glucose levels. Monitor for uveitis; if occurs, withhold and treat as clinically indicated; permanently discontinue for persistent Grade ≥2 lasting >6wks. G6PD deficiency: monitor for hemolytic anemia. Severe renal or moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise to use effective non-hormonal contraception (females of reproductive potential) or use of condoms (males w. female partners) during and for ≥2wks after last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 2wks after last dose).
See Also:
TAFINLAR Classification:
Kinase inhibitor.
TAFINLAR Interactions:
Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, gemfibrozil); if unavoidable, monitor closely. May antagonize effects of CYP3A4, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2B6 substrates (eg, midazolam, warfarin, dexamethasone, hormonal contraceptives); consider alternatives or monitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Hyperkeratosis, headache, pyrexia, arthralgia, papilloma, alopecia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome; skin toxicity (may be serious). In combination with trametinib: also chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, dry skin, decreased appetite, edema, hemorrhage, cough, dyspnea, constipation, dermatitis acneiform, abdominal pain, paronychia, musculoskeletal pain.
Drug Elimination:
Fecal (71%), renal (23%).
Half-life: 8 hours.
Apparent clearance: 17 L/h after a single dose and 34 L/h after twice-daily dosing for 2 weeks.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Caps—120; Tabs for oral susp—210
Melanoma and other skin cancers:
Indications for: TAFINLAR
Treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma as monotherapy in patients with BRAF V600E mutation, or in combination with trametinib in patients with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test. In combination with trametinib for the adjuvant treatment of melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and lymph node involvement, following complete resection.
Limitations of Use:
Not for treatment of colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition. Not for treatment of wild-type BRAF solid tumors.
Adult Dosage:
Confirm presence of BRAF V600E or V600K mutation prior to initiation. Swallow caps whole. Take at least 1hr before or 2hrs after a meal. Monotherapy or in combination with trametinib: 150mg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Adjuvant treatment with trametinib: 150mg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); continue until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity for up to 1 year. Dose modifications: see full labeling.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
TAFINLAR Warnings/Precautions:
See full labeling for trametinib prior to starting combination therapy. Increased incidence of new cutaneous malignancies; perform skin evaluation prior to initiation, every 2 months during therapy, and up to 6 months after discontinuation. Monitor for non-cutaneous malignancies; permanently discontinue if RAS mutation-positive malignancy occurs. Permanently discontinue for all Grade 4 or any persistent Grade 3 hemorrhagic events. Risk of cardiomyopathy with trametinib; assess LVEF prior to initiation, after one month, and then at every 2–3 month intervals during treatment; withhold for symptomatic cardiomyopathy or asymptomatic LV dysfunction of >20% from baseline that is below institutional LLN. Withhold if fever ≥100.4°F, evaluate infection and assess renal function; prophylaxis with antipyretics when resuming or give steroids for subsequent pyrexia. Pre-existing diabetes or hyperglycemia; monitor serum glucose levels. Monitor for uveitis; if occurs, withhold and treat as clinically indicated; permanently discontinue for persistent Grade ≥2 lasting >6wks. G6PD deficiency: monitor for hemolytic anemia. Severe renal or moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise to use effective non-hormonal contraception (females of reproductive potential) or use of condoms (males w. female partners) during and for ≥2wks after last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 2wks after last dose).
TAFINLAR Classification:
Kinase inhibitor.
TAFINLAR Interactions:
Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, gemfibrozil); if unavoidable, monitor closely. May antagonize effects of CYP3A4, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2B6 substrates (eg, midazolam, warfarin, dexamethasone, hormonal contraceptives); consider alternatives or monitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Hyperkeratosis, headache, pyrexia, arthralgia, papilloma, alopecia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome; skin toxicity (may be serious). In combination with trametinib: also chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, dry skin, decreased appetite, edema, hemorrhage, cough, dyspnea, constipation, dermatitis acneiform, abdominal pain, paronychia, musculoskeletal pain.
Drug Elimination:
Fecal (71%), renal (23%).
Half-life: 8 hours.
Apparent clearance: 17 L/h after a single dose and 34 L/h after twice-daily dosing for 2 weeks.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Caps—120
Pancreatic, thyroid, and other endocrine cancers:
Indications for: TAFINLAR
In combination with trametinib for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) with BRAF V600E mutation and with no satisfactory locoregional treatment options.
Limitations of Use:
Not for treatment of colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition. Not for treatment of wild-type BRAF solid tumors.
Adult Dosage:
Confirm presence of BRAF V600E mutation prior to initiation. Swallow caps whole. Take at least 1hr before or 2hrs after a meal. In combination with trametinib: 150mg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); continue until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity. Dose modifications: see full labeling.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
TAFINLAR Warnings/Precautions:
See full labeling for trametinib prior to starting combination therapy. Increased incidence of new cutaneous malignancies; perform skin evaluation prior to initiation, every 2 months during therapy, and up to 6 months after discontinuation. Monitor for non-cutaneous malignancies; permanently discontinue if RAS mutation-positive malignancy occurs. Permanently discontinue for all Grade 4 or any persistent Grade 3 hemorrhagic events. Risk of cardiomyopathy with trametinib; assess LVEF prior to initiation, after one month, and then at every 2–3 month intervals during treatment; withhold for symptomatic cardiomyopathy or asymptomatic LV dysfunction of >20% from baseline that is below institutional LLN. Withhold if fever ≥100.4°F, evaluate infection and assess renal function; prophylaxis with antipyretics when resuming or give steroids for subsequent pyrexia. Pre-existing diabetes or hyperglycemia; monitor serum glucose levels. Monitor for uveitis; if occurs, withhold and treat as clinically indicated; permanently discontinue for persistent Grade ≥2 lasting >6wks. G6PD deficiency: monitor for hemolytic anemia. Severe renal or moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise to use effective non-hormonal contraception (females of reproductive potential) or use of condoms (males w. female partners) during and for ≥2wks after last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 2wks after last dose).
TAFINLAR Classification:
Kinase inhibitor.
TAFINLAR Interactions:
Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, gemfibrozil); if unavoidable, monitor closely. May antagonize effects of CYP3A4, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2B6 substrates (eg, midazolam, warfarin, dexamethasone, hormonal contraceptives); consider alternatives or monitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Hyperkeratosis, headache, pyrexia, arthralgia, papilloma, alopecia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome; skin toxicity (may be serious). In combination with trametinib: also chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, dry skin, decreased appetite, edema, hemorrhage, cough, dyspnea, constipation, dermatitis acneiform, abdominal pain, paronychia, musculoskeletal pain.
Drug Elimination:
Fecal (71%), renal (23%).
Half-life: 8 hours.
Apparent clearance: 17 L/h after a single dose and 34 L/h after twice-daily dosing for 2 weeks.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Caps—120
Respiratory and thoracic cancers:
Indications for: TAFINLAR
In combination with trametinib for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
Limitations of Use:
Not for treatment of colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition. Not for treatment of wild-type BRAF solid tumors.
Adult Dosage:
Confirm presence of BRAF V600E mutation prior to initiation. Swallow caps whole. Take at least 1hr before or 2hrs after a meal. In combination with trametinib: 150mg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); continue until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity. Dose modifications: see full labeling.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
TAFINLAR Warnings/Precautions:
See full labeling for trametinib prior to starting combination therapy. Increased incidence of new cutaneous malignancies; perform skin evaluation prior to initiation, every 2 months during therapy, and up to 6 months after discontinuation. Monitor for non-cutaneous malignancies; permanently discontinue if RAS mutation-positive malignancy occurs. Permanently discontinue for all Grade 4 or any persistent Grade 3 hemorrhagic events. Risk of cardiomyopathy with trametinib; assess LVEF prior to initiation, after one month, and then at every 2–3 month intervals during treatment; withhold for symptomatic cardiomyopathy or asymptomatic LV dysfunction of >20% from baseline that is below institutional LLN. Withhold if fever ≥100.4°F, evaluate infection and assess renal function; prophylaxis with antipyretics when resuming or give steroids for subsequent pyrexia. Pre-existing diabetes or hyperglycemia; monitor serum glucose levels. Monitor for uveitis; if occurs, withhold and treat as clinically indicated; permanently discontinue for persistent Grade ≥2 lasting >6wks. G6PD deficiency: monitor for hemolytic anemia. Severe renal or moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise to use effective non-hormonal contraception (females of reproductive potential) or use of condoms (males w. female partners) during and for ≥2wks after last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 2wks after last dose).
TAFINLAR Classification:
Kinase inhibitor.
TAFINLAR Interactions:
Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, gemfibrozil); if unavoidable, monitor closely. May antagonize effects of CYP3A4, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2B6 substrates (eg, midazolam, warfarin, dexamethasone, hormonal contraceptives); consider alternatives or monitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Hyperkeratosis, headache, pyrexia, arthralgia, papilloma, alopecia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome; skin toxicity (may be serious). In combination with trametinib: also chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, dry skin, decreased appetite, edema, hemorrhage, cough, dyspnea, constipation, dermatitis acneiform, abdominal pain, paronychia, musculoskeletal pain.
Drug Elimination:
Fecal (71%), renal (23%).
Half-life: 8 hours.
Apparent clearance: 17 L/h after a single dose and 34 L/h after twice-daily dosing for 2 weeks.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Caps—120
Solid tumors:
Indications for: TAFINLAR
In combination with trametinib, for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic solid tumors in adult and pediatric patients with BRAF V600E mutation who have progressed following prior treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options.
Limitations of Use:
Not for treatment of colorectal cancer because of known intrinsic resistance to BRAF inhibition. Not for treatment of wild-type BRAF solid tumors.
Adult Dosage:
Confirm presence of BRAF V600E mutation prior to initiation. Swallow whole. Take at least 1hr before or 2hrs after a meal. In combination with trametinib: ≥18yrs: 150mg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dose modifications for adverse reactions: see full labeling.
Children Dosage:
<1yrs or <8kg: not established. Confirm presence of BRAF V600E mutation prior to initiation. Use caps or tabs for oral susp based on the ability to swallow and body weight. Swallow caps whole (do not use caps if <26kg). For oral susp: disperse tabs in water until fully dissolved; may administer via cup, oral dosing syringe, or feeding tube. Take at least 1hr before or 2hrs after a meal. In combination with trametinib (for caps): 1–<18yrs (26–37kg): 75mg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); (38–50kg): 100mg twice daily; (≥51kg): 150mg twice daily. In combination with trametinib (tabs for oral susp): 1–<18yrs (8–9kg): 20mg twice daily; (10–13kg): 30mg twice daily; (14–17kg):40mg twice daily; (18–21kg): 50mg twice daily; (22–25kg): 60mg twice daily; (26–29kg): 70mg twice daily; (30–33mg): 80mg twice daily; (34–37kg): 90mg twice daily; (38–41kg): 100mg twice daily; (42–45kg): 110mg twice daily; (46–50kg): 130mg twice daily; (≥51kg): 150mg twice daily. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dose modifications: see full labeling.
TAFINLAR Warnings/Precautions:
See full labeling for trametinib prior to starting combination therapy. Increased incidence of new cutaneous malignancies; perform skin evaluation prior to initiation, every 2 months during therapy, and up to 6 months after discontinuation. Monitor for non-cutaneous malignancies; permanently discontinue if RAS mutation-positive malignancy occurs. Permanently discontinue for all Grade 4 or any persistent Grade 3 hemorrhagic events. Risk of cardiomyopathy with trametinib; assess LVEF prior to initiation, after one month, and then at every 2–3 month intervals during treatment; withhold for symptomatic cardiomyopathy or asymptomatic LV dysfunction of >20% from baseline that is below institutional LLN. Withhold if fever ≥100.4°F, evaluate infection and assess renal function; prophylaxis with antipyretics when resuming or give steroids for subsequent pyrexia. Pre-existing diabetes or hyperglycemia; monitor serum glucose levels. Monitor for uveitis; if occurs, withhold and treat as clinically indicated; permanently discontinue for persistent Grade ≥2 lasting >6wks. G6PD deficiency: monitor for hemolytic anemia. Severe renal or moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise to use effective non-hormonal contraception (females of reproductive potential) or use of condoms (males w. female partners) during and for ≥2wks after last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 2wks after last dose).
See Also:
TAFINLAR Classification:
Kinase inhibitor.
TAFINLAR Interactions:
Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, gemfibrozil); if unavoidable, monitor closely. May antagonize effects of CYP3A4, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2B6 substrates (eg, midazolam, warfarin, dexamethasone, hormonal contraceptives); consider alternatives or monitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Hyperkeratosis, headache, pyrexia, arthralgia, papilloma, alopecia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome; skin toxicity (may be serious). In combination with trametinib: also chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, dry skin, decreased appetite, edema, hemorrhage, cough, dyspnea, constipation, dermatitis acneiform, abdominal pain, paronychia, musculoskeletal pain.
Drug Elimination:
Fecal (71%), renal (23%).
Half-life: 8 hours.
Apparent clearance: 17 L/h after a single dose and 34 L/h after twice-daily dosing for 2 weeks.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Caps—120; Tabs for oral susp—210