Hernexeos (zongertinib)

Antineoplastic - Protein-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Oral Tablet

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Zongertinib, a kinase inhibitor of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), is an antineoplastic agent.

Zongertinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that selectively inhibits human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) while sparing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). In vitro studies demonstrated that zongertinib inhibited HER2 phosphorylation, suppressed downstream HER2 signaling pathways, and reduced proliferation of lung cancer cells with activating mutations in the HER2 tyrosine kinase domain. In vivo, zongertinib exhibited antitumor activity in murine xenograft models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring HER2 tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations.

Following oral administration of zongertinib, median time to peak plasma concentration is approximately 2 hours with steady-state concentrations achieved within approximately 2.5 days. Zongertinib absolute bioavailability is 76%. Administration of zongertinib with a high-fat meal did not affect AUC or peak plasma concentrations.

Zongertinib plasma protein binding is >99%. The effective half-life is 12 hours. CYP-mediated oxidation pathways represent 48% to 62% (mainly CYP3A4 and CYP3A5), glucuronidation 13% to 25% (mainly UDP glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A4), and glutathione conjugation 13% to 26% of total hepatic metabolism.

Following oral administration of zongertinib, 93% of the dose was eliminated in the feces (31% unchanged) and 1.3% in urine (0.2% unchanged).

USES: This medication is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer-NSCLC). Zongertinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors.

Generic name: zongertinib
Drug class: Antineoplastic - Protein-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Hernexeos:

  • Her2 Positive Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer W/ Tyrosine Kinase Domain Activating Mutations

Dosing

If adverse events occur during therapy, temporary interruption, dosage reduction, and/or discontinuance of zongertinib may be necessary. For patients receiving 180 mg once daily, an initial reduction to 120 mg once daily is recommended. If further dosage reduction is necessary, the dosage should be reduced to 60 mg once daily. For patients receiving 120 mg once daily, a reduction to 60 mg once daily is recommended. If a dosage of 60 mg once daily is not tolerated, zongertinib should be permanently discontinued.

The recommended dosage modifications for adverse reactions are present in Table 1.

Table 1: Recommended Dosage Modification for Zongertinib Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reaction Dosage Modification Based on Severity Hepatotoxicity Grade 3 or 4 ALT and/or AST without increased total bilirubin: Interrupt until recovery to <=Grade 1 or baseline. Resume at reduced dose level. Grade 3 total bilirubin: Interrupt until recovery to <=Grade 1 or baseline. Resume at reduced dose level. Grade 4 total bilirubin: Permanently discontinue. ALT or AST >=3 times ULN with total bilirubin >=2 times ULN: Permanently discontinue. Left Ventricular Dysfunction LVEF 40 to 50% and decrease from baseline of 10 to 19%: Interrupt until recovery to <=Grade 1 or within 10% from baseline. If recovery to <=Grade 1 in <=4 weeks, resume at same dose level. If not recovered to <=Grade 1 within 4 weeks, permanently discontinue. LVEF 20 to 39% or >=20% decrease from baseline: Interrupt until recovery to <=Grade 1 or within 10% from baseline. If recovery to <=Grade 1 in <=4 weeks, resume at reduced dose level. If not recovered to <=Grade 1 within 4 weeks, permanently discontinue. Symp tomatic congestive heart failure: Permanently discontinue. Interstitial Lung Grade 2: Withhold until resolution. Disease/Pneumonitis Resume at reduced dose level. Permanently discontinue for recurrent ILD/pneumonitis. Grade 3 or Grade 4: Permanently discontinue. Diarrhea Grade 2: Maintain dose. Initiate anti-diarrheal treatment. Grade 2 lasting >=2 days despite anti-diarrheal treatment: Interrupt until recovery to <=Grade 1. Resume at reduced dose level. Grade 3 or Grade 4: Interrupt until recovery to <=Grade 1. Resume at re duced dose level. Permanently discontinue if diarrhea does not resolve to <=Grade 1 within 14 days, despite optimal supportive care (including anti-diarrheal treatment) and treatment interruption. Other Adverse Reactions Grade 3: Interrupt until recovery to <=Grade 1 or baseline. Resume at reduced dose level. Grade 4: Permanently discontinue.

Concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers with zongertinib should be avoided. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, the zongertinib dose should be increased based on body weight. For patients weighing <90 kg, increase the zongertinib dose from 120 mg to 240 mg; for patients weighing >=90 kg, increase the zongertinib dose from 180 mg to 360 mg.

Seven to 14 days after discontinuation of a CYP3A inducer, the zongertinib dose that was taken prior to initiating the CYP3A inducer should be resumed.

Drug interactions

Zongertinib is a substrate of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzyme 3A and an inhibitor of breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP).

Contraindications

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Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions (>=20%) reported with zongertinib are diarrhea, hepatotoxicity, rash, fatigue, and nausea.

The most common (>=2%) Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities were decreased lymphocytes, increased ALT, increased AST, decreased potassium, and increased gamma glutamyl transferase.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
HEr2 positive non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer w/ tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations
C34ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung
C34.0ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of main bronchus
C34.00ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus
C34.01ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of right main bronchus
C34.02ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
C34.1ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, bronchus or lung
C34.10ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
C34.11ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
C34.12ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
C34.2ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
C34.3ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, bronchus or lung
C34.30ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
C34.31ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
C34.32ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
C34.8ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bronchus and lung
C34.80ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified bronchus and lung
C34.81ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
C34.82ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung
C34.9ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung
C34.90ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
C34.91ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
C34.92ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
C39.9ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unspecified

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data