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Ixazomib

    DEA Class; Rx

    Common Brand Names; Ninlaro

    • Antineoplastics, Proteasome Inhibitors

    Oral proteasome inhibitor
    Used in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have received at least 1 prior treatment
    Myelosuppression has been reported

    Multiple Myeloma

    Indicated in patients who have received at least 1 prior therapy

    Use in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone

    Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

    • Thrombocytopenia (78%)
    • Neutropenia (67%)
    • Diarrhea (42%)
    • Constipation (34%)
    • Peripheral neuropathies (28%)
    • Nausea (26%)
    • Thrombocytopenia, grade 3-4 (26%)
    • Neutropenia, grade 3-4 (26%)
    • Peripheral edema (25%)
    • Vomiting (22%)
    • Back pain (21%)
    • Upper respiratory tract infection (19%)
    • Rash (19%)

    Cases, sometimes fatal, of thrombotic microangiopathy, including thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS), reported; monitor for signs and symptoms of TTP/HUS; if TTP/HUS is suspected, stop therapy, and evaluate; if TTP/HUS is excluded, consider restarting therapy; safety of reinitiating therapy in patients previously experiencing TTP/HUS not known

    Thrombocytopenia reported with platelet nadirs typically occurring between days 14 and 21 of each 28-day cycle and recovery to baseline by the start of the next cycle; monitor platelet counts at least monthly during treatment; consider more frequent monitoring during the first 3 cycles

    Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting reported, occasionally requiring use of antidiarrheals, antiemetics, and supportive care

    Peripheral neuropathy reported; monitor for symptoms; new or worsening peripheral neuropathy may require dose modification

    Peripheral edema reported; evaluate for underlying causes and provide supportive care, as necessary; adjust dosing of dexamethasone per its prescribing information or ixazomib for Grade 3 or 4 symptoms

    Cutaneous reactions reported, including maculopapular and macular rash; manage with supportive care or with dose modification if Grade ≥2; Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including a fatal case, reported; discontinue therapy if Stevens-Johnson syndrome occurs and manage as clinically indicated

    Rare occurrence of drug-induced liver injury, hepatocellular injury, hepatic steatosis, hepatitis cholestatic, and hepatotoxicity reported; monitor hepatic enzymes regularly and adjust dosing for Grade 3 or 4 symptoms

    Herpes zoster infection reported; consider antiviral prophylaxis during therapy to decrease risk of herpes zoster reactivation

    Can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals

    Maintenance treatment for multiple myeloma in clinical trial resulted in increased deaths; therefore, not recommended for maintenance treatment outside of controlled trials

    Can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman

    There are no human data available regarding the potential effect of ixazomib on pregnancy or development of the embryo or fetus

    No data are available in human milk; effects of drug on breastfed infant, or effects of drug on milk production

    Adults

    4 mg/dose PO.

    Geriatric

    4 mg/dose PO.

    Adolescents

    Safety and efficacy not established.

    Children

    Safety and efficacy not established.

    Infants

    Safety and efficacy not established.

    Neonates

    Safety and efficacy not established.

    Ixazomib 

    capsule

    • 2.3mg
    • 3mg
    • 4mg