Classes
DEA Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; Ninlaro
- Antineoplastics, Proteasome Inhibitors
Description
Oral proteasome inhibitor
Used in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have received at least 1 prior treatment
Myelosuppression has been reported
Indications
Multiple Myeloma
Indicated in patients who have received at least 1 prior therapy
Use in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone
Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adverse Effects
- Thrombocytopenia (78%)
- Neutropenia (67%)
- Diarrhea (42%)
- Constipation (34%)
- Peripheral neuropathies (28%)
- Nausea (26%)
- Thrombocytopenia, grade 3-4 (26%)
- Neutropenia, grade 3-4 (26%)
- Peripheral edema (25%)
- Vomiting (22%)
- Back pain (21%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (19%)
- Rash (19%)
Warnings
Cases, sometimes fatal, of thrombotic microangiopathy, including thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS), reported; monitor for signs and symptoms of TTP/HUS; if TTP/HUS is suspected, stop therapy, and evaluate; if TTP/HUS is excluded, consider restarting therapy; safety of reinitiating therapy in patients previously experiencing TTP/HUS not known
Thrombocytopenia reported with platelet nadirs typically occurring between days 14 and 21 of each 28-day cycle and recovery to baseline by the start of the next cycle; monitor platelet counts at least monthly during treatment; consider more frequent monitoring during the first 3 cycles
Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting reported, occasionally requiring use of antidiarrheals, antiemetics, and supportive care
Peripheral neuropathy reported; monitor for symptoms; new or worsening peripheral neuropathy may require dose modification
Peripheral edema reported; evaluate for underlying causes and provide supportive care, as necessary; adjust dosing of dexamethasone per its prescribing information or ixazomib for Grade 3 or 4 symptoms
Cutaneous reactions reported, including maculopapular and macular rash; manage with supportive care or with dose modification if Grade ≥2; Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including a fatal case, reported; discontinue therapy if Stevens-Johnson syndrome occurs and manage as clinically indicated
Rare occurrence of drug-induced liver injury, hepatocellular injury, hepatic steatosis, hepatitis cholestatic, and hepatotoxicity reported; monitor hepatic enzymes regularly and adjust dosing for Grade 3 or 4 symptoms
Herpes zoster infection reported; consider antiviral prophylaxis during therapy to decrease risk of herpes zoster reactivation
Can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals
Maintenance treatment for multiple myeloma in clinical trial resulted in increased deaths; therefore, not recommended for maintenance treatment outside of controlled trials
Pregnancy and Lactation
Can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman
There are no human data available regarding the potential effect of ixazomib on pregnancy or development of the embryo or fetus
No data are available in human milk; effects of drug on breastfed infant, or effects of drug on milk production
Maximum Dosage
4 mg/dose PO.
4 mg/dose PO.
Safety and efficacy not established.
Safety and efficacy not established.
Safety and efficacy not established.
Safety and efficacy not established.
How supplied
Ixazomib
capsule
- 2.3mg
- 3mg
- 4mg