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Pronunciation

kap-EYE-va-SER-tib

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: kinase inhibitors

Indications

High Alert


Action

  • Acts as an inhibitor of all three isoforms of serine/threonine kinase AKT (AKT1, AKT2, and AKT3) and inhibits phosphorylation of downstream AKT substrates.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improved progression-free survival and decreased spread of breast cancer.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: 29% absorbed following oral administration.

Distribution: Extensively distributed to extravascular tissues.

Metabolism/Excretion: Primarily metabolized in the liver via the CYP3A4 and UGT2B7. 45% excreted in the urine, 50% in the feces.

Half-Life: 8.3 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POunknown1–2 hr12 hr



Contraind./Precautions

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Use Cautiously in:

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US Brand Names

Truqap