cabozantinib
Cabozantinib is a multi-kinase inhibitor targeting MET, VEGFR-1/2/3, AXL, RET, ROS1, and others—interfering with tumor growth, angiogenesis, and metastatic progression.
CABOMETYX is indicated for:
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
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As monotherapy for advanced RCC.
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First-line treatment in combination with nivolumab.
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
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For patients previously treated with sorafenib.
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Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC)
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For patients aged 12+ with locally advanced/metastatic DTC after VEGFR-targeted therapy and who are RAI-refractory or ineligible.
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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
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Pancreatic (pNET) and Extra-pancreatic (epNET), previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic.
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Approved for adults and pediatric patients aged 12+.
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Monotherapy (RCC, HCC, DTC, NET) - 60 mg once daily
Combination (with nivolumab for RCC) - CABOMETYX 40 mg daily + nivolumab 240 mg q2w or 480 mg q4w
Pediatric (<40 kg) - 40 mg once daily
Monotherapy:
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≥20%: Diarrhea, fatigue, PPE, appetite loss, hypertension, nausea, vomiting.
With Nivolumab:
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Added risk of: Hepatotoxicity, stomatitis, rash, hypothyroidism, musculoskeletal pain, URTIs.
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CABOMETYX has a broad array of potential serious side effects, including:
- Hemorrhage (discontinue if Grade 3 or 4)
- GI perforations and fistulas
- Thromboembolic events
- Hypertension/hypertensive crisis
- Diarrhea and Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE)
- Hepatotoxicity (especially with nivolumab)
- Adrenal insufficiency, thyroid dysfunction, hypocalcemia
- Osteonecrosis of the jaw, impaired wound healing
- Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS)