Lenvatinib
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Drug Information
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Lenvatinib is a kinase inhibitor that inhibits the kinase activities of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors VEGFR1 (FLT1), VEGFR2 (KDR), and VEGFR3 (FLT4). Lenvatinib inhibits other kinases that have been implicated in pathogenic angiogenesis, tumor growth, and cancer progression in addition to their normal cellular functions, including fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptors FGFR1, 2, 3, and 4; platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA), KIT, and RET. Lenvatinib also exhibited antiproliferative activity in hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines dependent on activated FGFR signaling with a concurrent inhibition of FGF-receptor substrate 2 alpha (FRS2) phosphorylation. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, lenvatinib decreased tumor-associated macrophages, increased activated cytotoxic T cells, and demonstrated greater antitumor activity in combination with an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody compared to either treatment alone. The combination of lenvatinib and everolimus showed increased antiangiogenic and antitumor activity as demonstrated by decreases in human endothelial cell proliferation, tube formation, and VEGF signaling in vitro, and by decreases in tumor volume in mouse xenograft models of human renal cell cancer that were greater than those with either drug alone.
Indications & Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LENVIMA is a kinase inhibitor that is indicated: Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) For the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). ( 1.1 ) Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) In combination with pembrolizumab, for the first line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ( 1.2 ) In combination with everolimus, for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) For the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ( 1.3 ) Endometrial Carcinoma (EC) In combination with pembrolizumab, for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma (EC) that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or not microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation. ( 1.4 , 2.1 ) 1.1 Differentiated Thyroid Cancer LENVIMA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). 1.2 Renal Cell Carcinoma LENVIMA, in combination with pembrolizumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). LENVIMA, in combination with everolimus, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy. 1.3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma LENVIMA is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). 1.4 Endometrial Carcinoma LENVIMA, in combination with pembrolizumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma (EC) that is mismatch repair proficient (pMM
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Single Agent Therapy: DTC: The recommended dosage is 24 mg orally once daily. ( 2.3 ) HCC: The recommended dosage is based on actual body weight: 12 mg orally once daily for patients greater than or equal to 60 kg or 8 mg orally once daily for patients less than 60 kg. ( 2.5 ) Combination Therapy: EC: The recommended dosage is 20 mg orally once daily in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks. ( 2.6 ) RCC: The recommended dosage is: 20 mg orally once daily with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks. ( 2.4 ) 18 mg orally once daily with everolimus 5 mg orally once daily. ( 2.4 ) Modify the recommended daily dose for certain patients with renal or hepatic impairment. ( 2.8 , 2.9 ) 2.1 Patient Selection For the pMMR/not MSI-H advanced endometrial carcinoma indication, select patients for treatment with LENVIMA in combination with pembrolizumab based on MMR or MSI status in tumor specimens [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )]. Information on FDA-approved tests for patient selection is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics . 2. 2 Important Dosage Information Reduce the dose for certain patients with renal or hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.8 , 2.9 )] . Take LENVIMA once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . If a dose is missed and cannot be taken within 12 hours, skip that dose and take the next dose at the usual time of administration. 2. 3 Recommended Dos ag e for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 24 mg orally once daily until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. 2. 4 Recommended Dosage for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) F irst- L ine Treatment of Patients with Advanced RCC The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 20 mg orally once daily in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity or up to 2 years. After completing 2 years of combination therapy, LENVIMA may be administered as a single agent until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. Refer to the pembrolizumab prescribing information for other pembrolizumab dosing information. Previously Treated RCC The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 18 mg in combination with 5 mg everolimus orally once daily until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. Refer to the everolimus prescribing information for recommended everolimus dosing information. 2. 5 Recommended Dosage for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is based on actual body weight: 12 mg for patients greater than or equal to 60 kg or 8 mg for patients less than 60 kg. Take LENVIMA orally once daily until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. 2. 6 Recommended Dosage for Endometrial Carcinoma (EC) The recommended dosage of LENVIMA is 20 mg orally once daily, in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks, until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression. Refer to the pembrolizumab prescribing information for other pembrolizumab dosing information. 2. 7 Dos age Modifications for Adverse Reactions Recommendations for LENVIMA dose interruption, reduction and discontinuation for adverse reactions are listed in Table 1. Table 2 lists the recommended dosage reductions of LENVIMA for adverse reactions. Table 1 : Recommended Dos ag e Modifications for LENVIMA for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity a Dos ag e Modifications for LENVIMA Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Grade 3 Withhold for Grade 3 that persists despite optimal antihypertensive therapy. Resume at reduced dose when hypertension is controlled at less than or equal to Grade 2. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Cardiac Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Grade 3 Withhold until improves to Grade 0 to 1 or baseline. Resume at a reduced dose or discontinue depending on the severity and persistence of adverse reaction. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Arterial Thromboembolic Event [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Any Grade Permanently discontinue. Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Grade 3 or 4 Withhold until improves to Grade 0 to 1 or baseline. Either resume at a reduced dose or discontinue depending on severity and persistence of hepatotoxicity. Permanently discontinue for hepatic failure. Renal Failure or Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Grade 3 or 4 Withhold until improves to Grade 0 to 1 or baseline. Resume at a reduced dose or discontinue depending on severity and persistence of renal impairment. Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] 2 g or greater proteinuria in 24 hours Withhold until less than or equal to 2 grams of proteinuria per
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Cardiac Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Renal Failure and Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Fistula Formation and Gastrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] QT Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Hypocalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Hemorrhagic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] Impairment of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Suppression/Thyroid Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] Impaired Wound Healing [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.15 )] In DTC, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) for LENVIMA are hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, arthralgia/myalgia, decreased appetite, decreased weight, nausea, stomatitis, headache, vomiting, proteinuria, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, abdominal pain, and dysphonia. ( 6.1 ) In RCC: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) for LENVIMA and pembrolizumab are fatigue, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, hypothyroidism, hypertension, stomatitis, decreased appetite, rash, nausea, decreased weight, dysphonia, proteinuria, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, abdominal pain, hemorrhagic events, vomiting, constipation, hepatotoxicity, headache, and acute kidney injury. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) for LENVIMA and everolimus are diarrhea, fatigue, arthralgia/myalgia, decreased appetite, vomiting, nausea, stomatitis/oral inflammation, hypertension, peripheral edema, cough, abdominal pain, dyspnea, rash, decreased weight, hemorrhagic events, and proteinuria. ( 6.1 ) In HCC, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) for LENVIMA are hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, decreased appetite, arthralgia/myalgia, decreased weight, abdominal pain, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, proteinuria, dysphonia, hemorrhagic events, hypothyroidism, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) In EC, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) for LENVIMA and pembrolizumab are hypothyroidism, hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, musculoskeletal disorders, nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, stomatitis, decreased weight, abdominal pain, urinary tract infection, proteinuria, constipation, headache, hemorrhagic events, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, dysphonia, and rash. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eisai Inc. at 1-877-873-4724 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data in the Warnings and Precautions reflect exposure to LENVIMA as a single agent in 261 patients with DTC (SELECT) and 476 patients with HCC (REFLECT), LENVIMA with pembrolizumab in 406 patients with endometrial carcinoma (Study 309), LENVIMA with everolimus in 62 patients with RCC (Study 205), and LENVIMA with pembrolizumab in 352 patients with RCC (CLEAR). Safety data obtained in 1823 patients with advanced solid tumors who received LENVIMA as a single agent across multiple clinical studies was used to further characterize the risks of serious adverse reactions. Among the 1823 patients who received LENVIMA as a single agent, the median age was 61 years (20 to 89 years), the dose range was 0.2 mg to 32 mg daily, and the median duration of exposure was 5.6 months. The data below reflect exposure to LENVIMA in 1557 patients enrolled in randomized, active-controlled trials (REFLECT; Study 205; CLEAR; Study 309), and a randomized, placebo-controlled trial (SELECT). The median duration of exposure to LENVIMA across these five studies ranged from 6 to 16 months. The demographic and exposure data for each clinical trial population are described in the subsections below. Differentiated Thyroid Cancer The safety of LENVIMA was evaluated in SELECT, in which patients with radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer were randomized (2:1) to LENVIMA (n=261) or placebo (n=131) [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 ) ] . The median treatment duration was 16.1 months for LENVIMA. Among 261 patients who received LENVIMA, median age was 64 years, 52% were females, 80% were White, 18% were Asian, and 2% were Black; and 4% were Hispanic/Latino. The most common adverse reactions observed in LENVIMA-treated patient
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drugs That Prolong the QT Interval LENVIMA has been reported to prolong the QT/QTc interval. Avoid coadministration of LENVIMA with medicinal products with a known potential to prolong the QT/QTc interval [ see Warnings and Precaution s ( 5.9 ) ] .
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
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Data sourced from RxNorm (NLM/NIH), FDA Orange Book, OpenFDA, DailyMed. Last updated: 2026-03-02.