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FOTIVDA .89 mg/1

Tivozanib · CAPSULE · AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Plain English

Fotivda (tivozanib) is an oral capsule taken by mouth that is used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. It works by blocking certain proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread.

Key Facts

Brand Name
FOTIVDA
Generic Name
Tivozanib
NDC Code (Product)
45629-089
Manufacturer
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Strength
.89 mg/1
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA212904
Marketing Start
03/10/2021

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

fatigue306 reports
diarrhoea192 reports
blood pressure increased148 reports
nausea137 reports
disease progression134 reports
decreased appetite132 reports
dysphonia110 reports
death99 reports
asthenia90 reports
off label use84 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE FOTIVDA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following two or more prior systemic therapies. FOTIVDA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following two or more prior systemic therapies. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dose: 1.34 mg once daily with or without food for 21 days on treatment followed by 7 days off treatment (28-day cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.1 ) Dose interruptions and/or dose reduction may be needed to manage adverse reactions. ( 2.2 ) For patients with moderate hepatic impairment, reduce the dose to 0.89 mg for 21 days on treatment followed by 7 days off treatment (28-day cycle). ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosing The recommended dosage of FOTIVDA is 1.34 mg taken orally once daily for 21 days on treatment followed by 7 days off treatment for a 28-day cycle. Continue treatment until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity occurs. Take FOTIVDA with or without food. Swallow the FOTIVDA capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not open the capsule. If a dose is missed, the next dose should be taken at the next scheduled time. Do not take two doses at the same time. 2.2 Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions Initiate medical management for diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting prior to dose interruption or reduction. If dose modifications are required for adverse reactions, reduce the dosage of FOTIVDA to 0.89

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on FOTIVDA Strong CYP3A Inducers Concomitant use of FOTIVDA with a strong CYP3A inducer decreases tivozanib exposure [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3) ], which may reduce FOTIVDA anti-tumor activity. Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers with FOTIVDA.

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are also described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension and Hypertensive Crisis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1) ] Cardiac Failure [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2) ] Cardiac Ischemia and Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.3) ] Venous Thromboembolic Events [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.4) ] Hemorrhagic Events [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5) ] Proteinuria [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.6) ] Gastrointestinal Perforation and Fistula Formation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7) ] Thyroid Dysfunction [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.8) ] Risk of Impaired Wound Healing [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.9) ] Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.10) ] The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions were fatigue, hypertension, diarrhea, decreased appetite, nausea, dysphonia, hypothyroidism, cough, and stomatitis, and the most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥5%) were sodium decreased, lipase increased, and phosphate decreased. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FOTIVDA used for?

Fotivda (tivozanib) is an oral capsule taken by mouth that is used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. It works by blocking certain proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread.

Is FOTIVDA a controlled substance?

FOTIVDA is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for FOTIVDA?

The generic name for FOTIVDA is Tivozanib. There are no other listed brand versions of Tivozanib.

What is the NDC code for FOTIVDA .89 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for FOTIVDA .89 mg/1 is 45629-089, listed by AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc..

Product NDC

45629-089

Package NDC

45629-089-01

Other FOTIVDA Dosages

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