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09-05-2024 | Cholangiocarcinoma | Adis Drug Evaluation

Futibatinib: A Review in Locally Advanced and Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma

Author: Sheridan M. Hoy

Published in: Targeted Oncology | Issue 3/2024

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Abstract

Futibatinib (LYTGOBI®) is an oral small molecule compound that selectively, irreversibly and potently inhibits the tyrosine kinase activity of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR)1–4. It is approved in the EU, Japan and the USA for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) harbouring an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement who have progressed following systemic therapy. In the phase II part (FOENIX-CCA2) of a multinational phase I/II study in this patient population, monotherapy with futibatinib 20 mg once daily was associated with clinically meaningful and durable responses, sustained health-related quality of life (HR-QOL), and a manageable safety profile with supportive care and as-needed dose modifications. Indeed, hyperphosphataemia (the most common all grade and grade 3 treatment-related adverse event) was manageable with phosphate-lowering therapy and dose reductions or interruptions. Although further efficacy and tolerability data are expected, current evidence indicates that futibatinib is a valuable targeted therapy option for adults with locally advanced or metastatic CCA harbouring an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement who have progressed following systemic therapy, a patient population with limited treatment options and poor life expectancy.
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Metadata
Title
Futibatinib: A Review in Locally Advanced and Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Author
Sheridan M. Hoy
Publication date
09-05-2024
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Targeted Oncology / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 1776-2596
Electronic ISSN: 1776-260X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11523-024-01059-8

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