AE management in focus: Skin Rash

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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.