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AE management in focus: Diarrhoea

13/03/2023 | Author: Boehringer Ingelheim

Document ID: PC-SG-101850

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References & Footnote:

1. Sequist LV et al. J Clin Oncol. 2013;31(27):3327-3334.
2. Wu YL et al. Lancet Oncol. 2014;15(2):213-22.
3. Yang JC et al. Lancet Oncol. 2015;16(2):141-51.
4. Park K et al. Lancet Oncol 2016;17(5):577–89.

EGFR M+=epidermal growth factor receptor mutation positive; NSCLC=non-small cell lung cancer; PFS=progression-free survival; OS=overall survival.
* LUX-Lung 3 (vs pemetrexed/cisplatin) and LUX-Lung 6 (vs gemcitabine/cisplatin): superior PFS (primary endpoint) and superior OS in Del19 subgroup (secondary endpoint); LUX-Lung 7 (vs gefitinib): superior PFS (primary endpoint).

What is Afatinib (Giotrif®)?

Afatinib (Giotrif®) is an irreversible ErbB Family blocker approved in more than 70 countries. It is indicated for the treatment of patients with distinct types of epidermal growth factor receptor mutation-positive (EGFR M+) locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC of squamous histology progressing on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. It is an oral, once-daily, targeted therapy.[1]

*Afatinib is approved in more than 70 countries including the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and Canada under the brand name Giotrif®, in the US under the brand name Gilotrif® and in India under the brand name Xovoltib®.
 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about Afatinib (Giotrif®)?

The side effects of Afatinib are predictable, generally manageable and reversible. In studies to date, drug-related adverse events (AEs) were largely related to the gastrointestinal tract (diarrhoea) and skin disorders (rash), which is in line with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibition.[1-4] For further details, please refer to the Local Prescribing Information.

References:
  • [1]
     GIOTRIF® Summary of Product Characteristics 2018
  • [2]
     Sequist L et al. J Clin Oncol 2013;31(27)3327–34.
  • [3]
     Wu YL et al. Lancet Oncol 2014;15(2):213–22.
  • [4]
     Park K et al. Lancet Oncol 2016;17(5):577–89.