Pemitinib 13.5 mg Tablet
Generic Name: Pemigatinib
Brand Name: Pemitinib
Strength: 13.5 mg
Form: Oral Tablets
Pack Size: Varies (commonly 14 or 21 tablets per bottle)
Manufacturer: Everest Pharmaceuticals
Distributed by: NP Molecule
Indications:
Pemitinib (Pemigatinib) is indicated for the treatment of:
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Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) with an FGFR2 gene fusion or rearrangement, as confirmed by FDA-approved diagnostic testing.
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May also be studied or used off-label in other FGFR-altered solid tumors under clinical guidance.
Pharmacology:
Pemigatinib is a selective fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitor. It works by blocking FGFR1, FGFR2, and FGFR3 signaling pathways that drive tumor cell growth and survival in FGFR-altered cancers, especially intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
Dosage & Administration:
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Recommended dose: 13.5 mg once daily for 14 consecutive days, followed by 7 days off in a 21-day treatment cycle.
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Taken orally with or without food.
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Dose adjustments may be required based on side effects or lab findings (especially phosphate levels).
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Side Effects:
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Common: Hyperphosphatemia, alopecia, fatigue, dry mouth, nail toxicity, diarrhea.
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Serious: Retinal pigment epithelial detachment, electrolyte imbalances, kidney dysfunction.
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Precautions & Warnings:
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Monitor serum phosphate and ocular health regularly.
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May require phosphate-lowering agents.
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Risk of serious eye toxicity—regular eye exams are advised.
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