Pemigatinib can cause retinal pigment epithelial detachment. Perform ophthalmological examination including optical coherence tomography prior to initiation of therapy, every 2 months for the first 6 months of treatment and every 3 months thereafter, and urgently at any time for visual symptoms.
- TRADE NAME: Pemazyre (Incyte)
- INDICATIONS: Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusion or other rearrangement.
- CLASS: Fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitor, Kinase inhibitor
- HALF-LIFE: 15.4 hours
- FDA APPROVAL DATE: 04/17/2020
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
CYP3A inducers, CYP3A inhibitors, Itraconazole, Rifampin - PREGNANCY: Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and use effective contraception.
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