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Ramucirumab
Ramucirumab is a medicine in the class oncology. It is used for colorectal cancer.
- Classe del farmaco: Oncology
- Indicato per: colorectal cancer
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Oncology
- Codice ATC
- L01FX06
- Forme farmaceutiche comuni
- iniezione, soluzione
- Dosaggi comuni
- 10 mg/ml, 100 mg/10 ml, 500 mg/50 ml
- Interazioni note
- 2 (Moderata: 2)
- Nomi commerciali
- 7
- Paesi e mercati
- 5
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) antagonist that specifically binds VEGF receptor 2 and blocks binding of VEGFR ligands, VEGF-A, VEGF-C, and VEGF-D. As a result, ramucirumab inhibits ligand-stimulated activation of VEGF2, thereby inhibiting ligand-induced proliferation, and migration of human endothelial cells.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Ramucirumab 10 mg/kg IV on Day 1, PLUS Docetaxel 75 mg/m2 IV on Day 1, Repeat cycle every 21 days, Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Unsafe Can cause fetal harm: it blocks VEGFR2, which the placenta and fetal blood vessels need (mice lacking VEGFR2 die as embryos); no human or animal reproduction studies. Check pregnancy status before starting; use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.
- Allattamento
- Unsafe No human milk data. As a large antibody, milk levels are likely very low and poorly absorbed, but serious infant reactions are possible. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 months after the last dose (US label; LactMed concurs with caution).
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Asthenia
- Neutropenia
- Hypertension
- Epistaxis
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Impaired wound healing can occur with antibodies inhibiting the VEGF or VEGFR pathway; VEGFR2 antagonist has the potential to adversely affect wound healing
- Withhold for 28 days prior to elective surgery; do not administer for at least 2 weeks following a major surgical procedure and until adequate wound healing
- May cause hypothyroidism; monitor thyroid function during treatment
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Domande frequenti
What is Ramucirumab used for?
Ramucirumab is a medicine in the class oncology. It is used for Colorectal cancer, Gastric cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Lung cancer.
What side effects have been reported with Ramucirumab?
Fatigue, Diarrhea, Asthenia, Neutropenia, Hypertension, Epistaxis.
Can Ramucirumab be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Unsafe. Can cause fetal harm: it blocks VEGFR2, which the placenta and fetal blood vessels need (mice lacking VEGFR2 die as embryos); no human or animal reproduction studies. Check pregnancy status before starting; use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose. Breastfeeding: Unsafe. No human milk data. As a large antibody, milk levels are likely very low and poorly absorbed, but serious infant reactions are possible. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 months after the last dose (US label; LactMed concurs with caution).
What does Ramucirumab interact with?
MediHelp lists 2 known interactions for Ramucirumab. Moderate: 2. The most serious include Efgartigimod / hyaluronidase sc, Efgartigimod alfa.
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