Generic Name: tivozanib
Drug Class: Targeted Therapy Medications
Company: Aveo Oncology
Approval Status: Approved
Generic Version Available: No
Drug Indication
Fotivda is a kinase inhibitor approved for the treatment of relapsed or refractory (nonresponsive) advanced renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer.
General Info
Fotivda is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks the activity of several enzymes, including VEGFR, that play a role in cell growth and development of blood vessels that feed tumors.
The Phase III TIVO-3 trial showed that Fotivda shrank tumors in 18% of patients and delayed disease progression compared with the older kinase inhibitor Nexavar (sorafenib). Fotivda was first approved in 2021.
Dosage
Dosing Info:
Fotivda is taken as a capsule pill once daily with or without food for 21 days, followed by seven days off, until patients experience disease progression or unacceptable side effects.
Side Effects
Common adverse reactions include fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, cough, mouth sores and dysphonia (difficulty speaking). Less common but potentially serious side effects include heart problems, blood clots, severe bleeding, protein in the urine, slow wound healing and a brain condition known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome. Fotivda can cause fetal harm if used during pregnancy.
For More Info: https://www.fotivdahcp.com/
Patient Assistance Program Info: https://www.fotivda.com/
Last Reviewed: March 29, 2021
