Gomekli (mirdametinib)

Antineoplastic - MEK1 and MEK2 Kinase Inhibitors Oral Capsule; Oral Tablet For Suspension

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

Overview

Mirdametinib, an inhibitor of mitogen-activated extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 (MEK1/2), is an antineoplastic agent.

Mirdametinib is an inhibitor of mitogen-activated extracellular signal-regulated protein kinases 1 and 2 (MEK1/2). MEK1/2 proteins are upstream regulators of extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) pathway. Activation of this signaling pathway leads to cell proliferation and is involved in various types of cancer.

In vitro, mirdametinib inhibited kinase activity of MEK1 and MEK2 and downstream phosphorylation of ERK. In a mouse model of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), oral administration of mirdametinib inhibited phosphorylation of ERK and reduced neurofibroma tumor volume and proliferation.

The bioavailability of mirdametinib is unknown. The time to peak plasma concentration following oral administration of mirdametinib (as the tablet or capsule formulation) is 0.8 or 1.1 hours, respectively. Time to steady state concentrations is approximately 6 days.

Plasma protein binding of mirdametinib is >99%. Peak plasma concentrations of mirdametinib are decreased when administered with food; however, the change is not substantial. Mirdametinib is widely distributed into tissues, including the brain.

Mirdametinib primarily undergoes glucuronidation and oxidation of the parent compound. Uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A6 and UGT2B7 are involved in the metabolism of the drug. PD-0315209 (a carboxylic acid metabolite) and M22 (a glucuronide conjugate) have been identified as major metabolites (>10%).

Both metabolites are pharmacologically active, although activity is significantly lower than the parent drug. The half-life of mirdametinib is 28 hours. The drug is excreted in the urine (68%; 0.7% unchanged) and feces (27%); 9% of unchanged mirdametinib is excreted in urine and feces.

USES: Mirdametinib is used to treat a type of tumor that grows on nerves (neurofibromatosis type 1). Mirdametinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells.

Generic name: mirdametinib
Pronunciation: (MIR-da-ME-ti-nib)
Drug class: Antineoplastic - MEK1 and MEK2 Kinase Inhibitors
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Gomekli:

  • Neurofibromatosis Type 1 With Plexiform Neurofibromas

Also known as: Nf1 With Pn, Von Recklinghausen's Disease With Plexiform Neurofibromas.

Dosing

The recommended dose reductions for adverse reactions are provided in Table 2.

Table 2: Recommended Mirdametinib Dose Reductions for Adverse Reactions

Body Surface Area (m2) Reduced Dosage 0.4 to 0.69 1 mg once daily 0.7 to 1.04 2 mg in the morning and 1 mg in the evening 1.05 to 1.49 2 mg in the morning and 2 mg in the evening >=1.5 3 mg in the morning and 3 mg in the evening

Permanently discontinue mirdametinib in patients unable to tolerate the drug after one dose reduction.

The recommended dosage modifications for adverse reactions are provided in Table 3.

Table 3: Recommended Dosage Modifications and Management of Adverse Reactions for Mirdametinib

Adverse Reaction Severity Dosage Modification Ocular Toxicity Grade <=2 Continue mirdametinib at current dose level. Consider ophthalmologic examinations every 2 to 4 weeks until resolution to Grade <=1 or baseline. Ocular Toxicity Grade >=3 Withhold mirdametinib until <=Grade 1 or baseline. If recovery occurs in <=14 days, resume mirdametinib at the next lower dose. If recovery occurs in >14 days, consider permanent discontinuation of mirdametinib. Ocular Toxicity Symptomatic Retinal Withhold mirdametinib Pigment Epithelium until Grade <=1 or Detachment (RPED) baseline. Resume mirdametinib at the same dose. Ocular Toxicity Retinal Vein Occlusion Permanently discontinue (RVO) mirdametinib. Left Ventricular Asymptomatic, absolute Withhold mirdametinib Dysfunction decrease in left until Grade <=1. Resume ventricular ejection mirdametinib at reduced fraction (LVEF) >=10% dose. from baseline and < the lower limit of normal Left Ventricular Any absolute decrease in Permanently discontinue Dysfunction LVEF >=20% from baseline mirdametinib. Dermatologic Adverse Intolerable Grade 2 or Withhold mirdametinib Reactions Grade 3 until Grade <=1. Resume mirdametinib at reduced dose. Dermatologic Adverse Grade 3 or 4 Dermatitis Withhold mirdametinib Reactions until Grade <=1. Dermatologic Adverse Acneiform or Resume mirdametinib at Reactions Non-Acneiform Rash reduced dose. Other Adverse Reactions Intolerable Grade 2 or Withhold mirdametinib Grade 3 until Grade <=1. Resume mirdametinib at reduced dose. Other Adverse Reactions Grade 4 Consider permanent discontinuation of mirdametinib.

Drug interactions

No formal drug interaction studies have been performed to date with mirdametinib. The effect of concomitant use of strong cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 3A4 inducers that also co-induce uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs), P-glycoprotein (P-gp), and carboxylesterase (CES) enzymes on mirdametinib pharmacokinetics is unknown.

Mirdametinib does not inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, or CYP3A4. Mirdametinib does not induce CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, or CYP3A4. Mirdametinib has no detectable or limited (<50%) inhibition of UGT1A1, UGT1A3, UGT1A4, UGT1A6, UGT1A9, UGT2B7, and UGT2B15. Mirdametinib does not inhibit breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), P-gp, organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1), OATP1B3, organic cation transporter 2 (OCT2), OAT1, OAT3, multidrug and toxin extrusion 1 (MATE1), or MATE2K transporters. Mirdametinib is a substrate of BCRP and P-gp transporters.

Contraindications

*None.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions (>25%) in adults were rash, diarrhea, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, vomiting, and fatigue. The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormality (>2%) in adults was increased creatine phosphokinase.

The most common adverse reactions (>25%) in pediatric patients were rash, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, paronychia, left ventricular dysfunction, and nausea. The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (>2%) in pediatric patients were decreased neutrophil count and increased creatine phosphokinase.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas
D36.10ICD10CMBenign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
Q85.01ICD10CMNeurofibromatosis, type 1

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