Edwards Rebecca L, Andan Christine, Lalla Rajesh V, Lacouture Mario E, O'Brien Dennis, Sequist Lecia V
University of Alabama.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018 Oct 1;22(5):542-548. doi: 10.1188/18.CJON.542-548.
Afatinib is an oral, irreversible ErbB family blocker indicated for first-line treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Afatinib is also approved for the treatment of metastatic squamous NSCLC following progression on platinum-based chemotherapy. Common afatinib-associated toxicities include gastrointestinal and dermatologic events, which can be dose limiting.
In this review, the authors describe clinical trial experiences with afatinib, as well as best practices and practical approaches to the management of afatinib-associated adverse events in EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC.
Safety and tolerability data from phase 3 trials of afatinib were reviewed, together with real-life experiences from the authors' clinical practices.
Patient education, combined with early assessment and effective management of afatinib-related adverse events as well as dose- reduction strategies, allows patients to continue treatment and maximize the clinical benefits of afatinib.
阿法替尼是一种口服的、不可逆的表皮生长因子受体(ErbB)家族阻滞剂,适用于一线治疗具有非耐药性表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)突变的转移性非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)患者。阿法替尼也被批准用于治疗铂类化疗进展后的转移性鳞状NSCLC。阿法替尼常见的相关毒性包括胃肠道和皮肤事件,这些可能会限制剂量。
在本综述中,作者描述了阿法替尼的临床试验经验,以及在EGFR突变阳性NSCLC中管理阿法替尼相关不良事件的最佳实践和实用方法。
回顾了阿法替尼3期试验的安全性和耐受性数据,以及作者临床实践中的实际经验。
患者教育,结合对阿法替尼相关不良事件的早期评估和有效管理以及剂量减少策略,使患者能够继续治疗并最大化阿法替尼的临床益处。