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Pronunciation

kap-MA-ti-nib

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: kinase inhibitors

Indications

High Alert


Action

  • Acts as a kinase inhibitor that targets mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET), including the mutant variant produced by exon 14 skipping, which ultimately reduces cancer cell growth.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decreased spread of NSCLC.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: >70% absorbed following oral administration.

Distribution: Extensively distributed to extravascular tissues.

Protein Binding: 96%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Primarily metabolized in liver via the CYP3A4 isoenzyme and aldehyde oxidase. Primarily excreted in feces (78%; 42% as unchanged drug), with 22% excreted in urine mostly as metabolites.

Half-Life: 6.5 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POrapid1–2 hr12 hr





Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Route/Dosage

Availability

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Tabrecta