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Pronunciation ⬇

laz-ER-ti-nib

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: kinase inhibitors

Indications ⬆ ⬇

High Alert


Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Acts as a kinase inhibitor of EGFR that inhibits EGFR exon 19 deletions and exon 21 L858R substitution mutations, contributing to antitumor activity.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improved progression-free survival of NSCLC.

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Extensively distributed to tissues.

Protein Binding: 99%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Primarily metabolized by glutathione conjugation as well as by the CYP3A4 isoenzyme. 86% excreted in feces (<5% as unchanged drug) and 4% excreted in urine.

Half-Life: 3.7 days.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

( plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POunknown2–4 hr24 hr

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

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Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

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Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Lab Test Considerations:

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US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Lazcluze

Code ⬆

NDC Code