FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for Subset of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Drug Information Update

If your email program has trouble displaying this email, view it as a web page. FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for Subset of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rybrevant (amivantamab-vmjw) as the first treatment for adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have specific types of genetic mutations: epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations. The most common side effects of Rybrevant include rash, infusion-related reactions, skin infections around the fingernails or toenails, muscle and joint pain, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, swelling in the lower legs or hands or face, sores in the mouth, cough, constipation, vomiting and changes in certain blood tests. Rybrevant should be withheld if patients develop symptoms of interstitial lung disease and permanently discontinued if interstitial lung disease is confirmed. Patients taking Rybrevant should limit sun exposure during and for two months after treatment. Rybrevant may cause problems with vision. Rybrevant can also cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; therefore, the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential should be confirmed before treatment is started. Read More This is an automated message delivery system. Replying to this message will not reach DDI staff. If you have comments or questions, please contact us at: 1-888-INFO- FDA (1-888-463-6332) or 301-796-3400 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ET Monday - Friday. You can also email us at: druginfo@fda.hhs.gov. Stay Connected with U.S. Food and Drug Administration:         SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help

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