Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet
- 100mg
- 300mg
Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Indicated for treatment of symptomatic or progressive medullary thyroid cancer in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease
300 mg PO qDay with or without food
Continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs
Dosage Modifications
Dose Reduction
- Grade ≥3 toxicities: Reduce to 200 mg qDay; then further reduce to 100 mg qDay if necessary
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Interrupt therapy
- Corrected QT interval, Fridericia (QTcB) interval >500 msec: Resume at reduce dose once QTcF ≤450 msec
- Grade ≥3 toxicity: Resume at reduced dose once toxicity resolves to Grade <1
- Recurrent toxicities: Reduce dose to 100 mg once toxicity resolves to Grade <1, if continued treatment is warranted
Renal impairment
- CrCl ≥50 mL/min: No dosage adjustment necessary
- Moderate (CrCl 30 to <50 mL/min): Reduce starting dose to 200 mg PO qDay
- Severe (CrCl <30 mL/min): Not recommended
- End-stage renal disease requiring dialysis: Not studied
Hepatic impairment
- Mild (Child Pugh A): Dose adjustment not described in manufacturer's label
- Moderate-to-severe (Child-Pugh B or C): Not recommended
Dosing Considerations
Closely monitor adverse events including QT interval prolongation as they may not resolve fully until ~3 plasma half-lives of the drug
Safety and efficacy not established
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (20)
- bosentan
bosentan decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- dexamethasone
dexamethasone decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- eslicarbazepine acetate
eslicarbazepine acetate decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- etravirine
etravirine decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- fosphenytoin
fosphenytoin decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- goserelin
goserelin increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- lefamulin
lefamulin will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lefamulin is contraindicated with CYP3A substrates know to prolong the QT interval.
- leuprolide
leuprolide increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- nafcillin
nafcillin decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- nevirapine
nevirapine decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- oxcarbazepine
oxcarbazepine decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- phenytoin
phenytoin decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- primidone
primidone decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- rifabutin
rifabutin decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- rifampin
rifampin decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- rifapentine
rifapentine decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
- St John's Wort
St John's Wort decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
Serious - Use Alternative (154)
- abametapir
abametapir will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.
- adagrasib
adagrasib, vandetanib. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.
- alfuzosin
alfuzosin and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- alpelisib
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of alpelisib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of alpelisib (BCRP substrate) with a BCRP inhibitor may increase alpelisib concentration, which may increase the risk of toxicities. If unable to avoid or use alternant drugs, closely monitor for increased adverse reactions.
- amiodarone
amiodarone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- amisulpride
amisulpride and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.
- amitriptyline
amitriptyline, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- amoxapine
amoxapine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- anagrelide
anagrelide and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.
- apomorphine
apomorphine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- aripiprazole
aripiprazole and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- arsenic trioxide
arsenic trioxide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- artemether
artemether and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- asenapine
asenapine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- asenapine transdermal
asenapine transdermal and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended
- atomoxetine
atomoxetine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- azithromycin
azithromycin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- buprenorphine
buprenorphine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine subdermal implant
buprenorphine subdermal implant and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine transdermal
buprenorphine transdermal and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
buprenorphine, long-acting injection and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ceritinib
ceritinib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
ceritinib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - chloroquine
chloroquine increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- chlorpromazine
chlorpromazine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- citalopram
citalopram, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - clomipramine
clomipramine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- clozapine
clozapine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- cyclobenzaprine
cyclobenzaprine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- dabrafenib
dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dasatinib
dasatinib, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- degarelix
degarelix, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- desflurane
desflurane and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- desipramine
desipramine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- digoxin
vandetanib increases levels of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- disopyramide
disopyramide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- dofetilide
dofetilide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- dolasetron
dolasetron, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- donepezil
donepezil and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- doxepin
doxepin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- dronedarone
dronedarone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- droperidol
droperidol, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- edoxaban
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of edoxaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose adjustment may be required with strong P-gp inhibitors. DVT/PE treatment: Decrease dose to 30 mg PO once daily. NVAF: No dose reduction recommended
- efavirenz
efavirenz decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with potent CYP3A4 inducers; these drugs reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%.
efavirenz and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - eliglustat
eliglustat and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- encorafenib
encorafenib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Encorafenib is associated with dose-dependent QTc interval prolongation. Avoid with drugs known to prolong QT interval.
- entrectinib
vandetanib and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- enzalutamide
enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- eribulin
eribulin and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- escitalopram
escitalopram, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- famotidine
famotidine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
vandetanib, famotidine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - fexinidazole
fexinidazole and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels and/or prolong QT interval.
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates. - fingolimod
fingolimod and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- flecainide
flecainide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- fluconazole
fluconazole, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- fluoxetine
fluoxetine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- foscarnet
foscarnet, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- gadobenate
gadobenate and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gemifloxacin
gemifloxacin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- gilteritinib
gilteritinib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- glasdegib
vandetanib and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
- granisetron
granisetron and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- haloperidol
haloperidol, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- hawthorn
hawthorn, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- histrelin
histrelin increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- hydroxychloroquine sulfate
hydroxychloroquine sulfate and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- hydroxyzine
hydroxyzine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ibuprofen/famotidine
ibuprofen/famotidine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
vandetanib, ibuprofen/famotidine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - ibutilide
ibutilide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- idelalisib
idelalisib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates
- iloperidone
iloperidone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- imipramine
imipramine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- indapamide
indapamide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- inotuzumab
inotuzumab and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.
- isoflurane
isoflurane and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- itraconazole
itraconazole will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
itraconazole and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - ivosidenib
ivosidenib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs. - lapatinib
lapatinib, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- levofloxacin
levofloxacin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- lithium
lithium and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lonafarnib
lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.
- lopinavir
lopinavir, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Ritonavir component; avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
lopinavir will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - lumefantrine
lumefantrine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- macimorelin
macimorelin and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.
- maprotiline
maprotiline, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- mefloquine
mefloquine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- methadone
methadone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- mifepristone
mifepristone will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mirtazapine
mirtazapine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mobocertinib
mobocertinib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.
- moxifloxacin
moxifloxacin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- nilotinib
nilotinib, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- nortriptyline
nortriptyline, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- octreotide
octreotide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- ofloxacin
ofloxacin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- olanzapine
olanzapine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ondansetron
vandetanib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.
- oxaliplatin
oxaliplatin and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ozanimod
vandetanib increases toxicity of ozanimod by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of ozanimod (a BCRP substrate) with BCRP inhibitors increases the exposure of the minor (RP101988, RP101075) and major active metabolites (CC112273, CC1084037) of ozanimod, which may increase the risk of ozanimod adverse reactions. .
- palifermin
palifermin increases toxicity of vandetanib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Palifermin should not be administered within 24 hr before, during infusion of, or within 24 hr after administration of antineoplastic agents. Coadministration of palifermin within 24 hr of chemotherapy resulted in increased severity and duration of oral mucositis.
- paliperidone
paliperidone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- panobinostat
vandetanib and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.
- pazopanib
pazopanib, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- pentamidine
pentamidine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- pimavanserin
pimavanserin and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may increase the risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia.
- pimozide
pimozide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- pitolisant
vandetanib and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ponesimod
ponesimod, vandetanib. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consult cardiologist if considering treatment. Generally, should not be initiated in patients who are concurrently taking QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties, such as HR-lowering calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil, diltiazem).
- posaconazole
posaconazole, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
posaconazole will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - primaquine
primaquine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- propafenone
propafenone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- protriptyline
protriptyline, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- quinidine
quinidine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- quinine
quinine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- ranolazine
ranolazine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- ribociclib
ribociclib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - rimegepant
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of rimegepant (a BCRP substrate) with inhibitors of BCRP. - riociguat
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of riociguat by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (substrate of CYP isoenzymes 1A1, 2C8, 3A, 2J2) with strong CYP inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of riociguat by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (P-gp substrate) with strong P-gp inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed - risperidone
risperidone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- romidepsin
romidepsin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
vandetanib and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - saquinavir
saquinavir, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
saquinavir will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - sertraline
sertraline and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sevoflurane
sevoflurane and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- siponimod
siponimod and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- solifenacin
solifenacin and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sotalol
sotalol, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- sunitinib
sunitinib, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- tacrolimus
tacrolimus, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- talazoparib
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. BCRP inhibitors may increase systemic exposure of talazoparib (a BCRP substrate). If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor for potential adverse reactions.
- telavancin
telavancin, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- tetrabenazine
tetrabenazine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- thioridazine
thioridazine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- thiothixene
thiothixene, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- topotecan
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance
- toremifene
toremifene, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- trimipramine
trimipramine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- triptorelin
triptorelin increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- tucatinib
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.
- umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled
vandetanib increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.
- vemurafenib
vemurafenib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.
- venetoclax
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.
- vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled
vandetanib increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.
- voriconazole
vandetanib, voriconazole. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - vorinostat
vorinostat, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- voxelotor
voxelotor will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.
- ziprasidone
ziprasidone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
Monitor Closely (72)
- albuterol
albuterol and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alfuzosin
vandetanib and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amantadine
vandetanib increases levels of amantadine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- amiloride
vandetanib increases levels of amiloride by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- arformoterol
arformoterol and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- artesunate
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of artesunate by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may increase active artesunate metabolite (DHA) by inhibiting UGT. Monitor for increased adverse effects.
- bedaquiline
vandetanib and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely
- berotralstat
vandetanib increases levels of berotralstat by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Reduced dose of berotralstat (a BCRP substrate) to 110 mg/day when coadministered with BCRP inhibitors.
- betrixaban
vandetanib increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.
- bosutinib
bosutinib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- capecitabine
capecitabine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ceritinib
vandetanib increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cholera vaccine
vandetanib decreases effects of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune response to cholera vaccine.
- cimetidine
vandetanib increases levels of cimetidine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- citalopram
vandetanib and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.
- crizotinib
crizotinib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.
- dabigatran
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min
- dengue vaccine
vandetanib decreases effects of dengue vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, corticosteroids [greater than physiologic doses]) may reduce immune response to dengue vaccine.
- deutetrabenazine
vandetanib and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).
deutetrabenazine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation). - dichlorphenamide
dichlorphenamide and vandetanib both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dopamine
vandetanib increases levels of dopamine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- duvelisib
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of duvelisib (a BCRP substrate) with a BCRP transport inhibitor may increase levels or effects of duvelisib.
- elagolix
elagolix decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.
- encorafenib
encorafenib, vandetanib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.
- ezogabine
ezogabine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.
- fedratinib
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.
- floxuridine
floxuridine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fostemsavir
vandetanib and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.
- gemtuzumab
vandetanib and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution when coadministering glecaprevir/pibrentasvir with BCRP inhibitors. - ibuprofen/famotidine
vandetanib increases levels of ibuprofen/famotidine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- indacaterol, inhaled
indacaterol, inhaled, vandetanib. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
- istradefylline
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lenacapavir
lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.
- lenvatinib
vandetanib and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lofexidine
vandetanib and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended.
- lorlatinib
lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- memantine
vandetanib increases levels of memantine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- metformin
vandetanib increases levels of metformin by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- mifepristone
mifepristone, vandetanib. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.
- mitotane
mitotane decreases levels of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.
- naldemedine
vandetanib increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.
- nintedanib
vandetanib increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy .
- olodaterol inhaled
vandetanib and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias
- osilodrostat
osilodrostat and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- osimertinib
osimertinib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.
- oxaliplatin
oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.
- ozanimod
ozanimod and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.
- pasireotide
vandetanib and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- pindolol
vandetanib increases levels of pindolol by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- procainamide
vandetanib increases levels of procainamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- quetiapine
quetiapine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.
- rifaximin
vandetanib increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rilpivirine
rilpivirine increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.
- romidepsin
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rucaparib
rucaparib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.
- selexipag
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of selexipag by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Selexipag is a ABCG2 (BCRP) substrate. Monitor selexipag for increased pharmacologic or adverse effects when coadministered with ABCG2 (BCRP) inhibitors.
- selpercatinib
selpercatinib increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- siponimod
siponimod and vandetanib both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.
- sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride
sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .
- sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate
sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of vandetanib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .
- sorafenib
sorafenib and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- stiripentol
stiripentol, vandetanib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.
- tazemetostat
tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tecovirimat
tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.
- teniposide
vandetanib will increase the level or effect of teniposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triclabendazole
triclabendazole and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- valbenazine
valbenazine and vandetanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- varenicline
vandetanib increases levels of varenicline by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Vandetanib inhibits the uptake of substrates of organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2).
- voclosporin
voclosporin, vandetanib. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (5)
- acetazolamide
acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- anastrozole
anastrozole will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cyclophosphamide
cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- grapefruit
grapefruit will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- larotrectinib
larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of vandetanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
Adverse Effects
>10%
All grades
- Diarrhea/colitis (57%)
- Hypocalcemia (11-57%)
- Rash (53%)
- ALT increased (51%)
- Dermatitis acneiform/acne (35%)
- Nausea (33%)
- Hypertension/hypertensive crisis/accelerated hypertension (33%)
- Headache (26%)
- Fatigue (24%)
- Hypoglycemia (24%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (23%)
- Decreased appetite (21%)
- Abdominal pain (21%)
- Increased creatinine (16%)
- Dry skin (15%)
- Vomiting (15%)
- QT prolongation (14%)
- Photosensitivity reaction (13%)
- Corneal abnormalities (13%)
- Dyspepsia (11%)
- Pruritus (11%)
Grade 3 or 4
- Diarrhea/colitis (11%)
1-10%
All grades
- Proteinuria (10%)
- Depression (10%)
- Neutropenia (10%)
- Dry mouth (9%)
- Nail abnormalities (9%)
- Blurred vision (9%)
- Thrombocytopenia (9%)
- Alopecia (8%)
- Dysgeusia (8%)
- Hypomagnesemia (7%)
- Hypothyroidism (6%)
- Muscle spasms (6%)
Grade 3 or 4
- Hypertension/hypertensive crisis/accelerated hypertension (9%)
- QT prolongation (8%)
- Fatigue (6%)
- Hypocalcemia (2-6%)
- Rash (5%)
- Decreased appetite (4%)
- Abdominal pain (3%)
- Depression (2%)
- ALT increased (2%)
- Photosensitivity reactions (2%)
- Headache (1%)
- Dermatitis acneiform/acne (1%)
- Pruritus (1%)
- Vomiting (1%)
- Nausea (1%)
<1%
All grades
- Heart failure (0.9%)
- Intestinal perforation (0.4%)
- Pancreatitis (0.4%)
Grade 3 or 4
- Hypomagnesemia
- Neutropenia
Postmarketing Reports
Renal failure
Wound healing
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
Can prolong the QT interval
Torsades de pointes and sudden death have been reported
Should not be used in patients with hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or long QT syndrome
Hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, and/or hypomagnesemia must be corrected prior to administration and should be periodically monitored
Drugs known to prolong QT interval should be avoided
If a drug known to prolong the QT interval must be administered, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended
Given the half-life of 19 days, ECGs should be obtained to monitor the QT at baseline, at 2-4 weeks and 8-12 weeks after starting treatment with vandetanib and every 3 months thereafter
Following any dose reduction for QT prolongation, or any dose interruptions greater than 2 weeks, QT assessment should be conducted as described above
Because of the 19-day half-life, adverse reactions including a prolonged QT interval may not resolve quickly
Monitor appropriately
Because of risks of QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes, and sudden death, therapy available only through restricted distribution program called the CAPRELSA REMS Program. 1-800-236-9933 or visit www.caprelsarems.com
Contraindications
Congenital long QT syndrome
Cautions
Use in patients with indolent, asymptomatic, or slowly progressing disease should be carefully considered because of the treatment related risks
Potent CYP3A4 inducers reduce exposure to vandetanib by up to 40%; however, no clinically significant effect on exposure to vandetanib was observed in the presence of the potent CYP3A4 inhibitors
Fatal skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and severe toxic epidermal necrolysis reported; permanently discontinue therapy for severe skin reactions; photosensitivity reactions can occur during treatment and up to 4 months after discontinuing
Interstitial lung disease (ILD), resulting in death has been reported; interrupt therapy and investigate unexplained dyspnea, cough, and fever; discontinue if ILD confirmed
Ischemic cerebrovascular events have been observed; discontinue therapy in if severe ischemic cerebrovascular event occurs
Can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women; avoid pregnancy while receiving vandetanib and for 4 months following treatment
Serious hemorrhagic events, some fatal, have been observed; do not administer with recent history of hemoptysis and discontinue if severe hemorrhage occurs
Heart failure observed, including some fatal cases; may be necessary to discontinue vandetanib; heart failure may not be reversible
Diarrhea is common and routine antidiarrheal agents are recommended to avoid electrolyte disturbances that may exacerbate risk of QT prolongation
Hypothyroidism reported; obtain thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) at baseline, at 2 to 4 weeks and 8 to 12 weeks after starting treatment, and every 3 months thereafter; if signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism occur, examine thyroid hormone levels and adjust thyroid replacement therapy accordingly
Hypertension, including hypertensive crisis may occur; if hypertension remains uncontrolled, do not resume therapy
Renal failure occurred; withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue based on severity
Not recommend in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment
Hypersensitivity including anaphylaxis has been reported
QT prolongation
- May prolong QT interval in a concentration-dependent manner
- Torsades de pointes, ventricular tachycardia, and sudden death have been reported
- Do not initiate in patients whose QTcF interval >450 msec
- Do not administer to patients who have a history of torsades de pointes, congenital long QT syndrome, bradyarrhythmias or uncompensated heart failure
- Not studied in patients with ventricular arrhythmias or recent myocardial infarction
- Obtain ECG, serum potassium, calcium, magnesium, and TSH at baseline, then 2-4 and 8-12 weeks after treatment initiation, then q3months for at least a year thereafter; reduce dose as appropriate
Wound healing
- Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the VEGF signaling pathway
- Therapy has potential to adversely affect wound healing; withhold therapy for at least 1 month before elective surgery
- Do not administer therapy for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing
- Safety of resumption of treatment after resolution of wound healing complications not established
Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS)
- Syndrome of subcortical vasogenic edema diagnosed by an MRI of the brain, has been observed
- This syndrome should be considered in any patient presenting with seizures, headache, visual disturbances, confusion or altered mental function
- In clinical studies, 3 or 4 patients who developed RPLS while taking vandetanib, including one pediatric patient, also had hypertension
- Consider discontinuation of vandetanib treatment in patients with RPLS
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program
- Only available only through a restricted distribution program called the CAPRELSA REMS Program
- Only prescribers and pharmacies certified with program can prescribe and dispense drug
- To learn about the specific REMS requirements and to enroll in CAPRELSA REMS Program, call 1-800-817-2722 or visit www.caprelsarems.com.
Drug interaction overview
- Substrate of CYP3A4
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CYP3A4 inducers
- Avoid coadministration
- Strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin) decrease vandetanib plasma concentration
- St John wort may decrease vandetanib exposure unpredictably; avoid use
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Organic cation transporter type 2 (OCT2) transporter
- Use caution and closely monitor
- Vandetanib may increase plasma concentration of metformin (transported by OCT2)
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Digoxin
- Use with caution
- Vandetanib may increase digoxin levels
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Drugs that prolong QT interval
- Avoid coadministration; if such drugs are given to patients already receiving vandetanib and no alternant exists, perform ECG monitoring more frequently
- Coadministration of such drugs with vandetanib may potentiate the QT prolonging effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Based on mechanism of action, therapy can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; drug is embryotoxic and fetotoxic
Animal data
- Drug induced fetal malformations in rats, at exposures less than or equal to those expected at recommended human dose of 300 mg/day; advise pregnant women of potential risk to fetus
Reproductive potential
- Therapy can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after final dose
- There are no data on effect on human fertility; results from animal studies indicate that therapy can impair male and female fertility
Lactation
There are no data on presence of drug or its metabolites in human milk or effects on breastfed child or on milk production; drug was present in milk of lactating rats; because of potential for serious adverse reactions from drug in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during therapy and for 4 months after final dose
Animal data
- In nonclinical studies, drug was excreted in rat milk and found in plasma of pups following dosing to lactating rats; drug transfer in breast milk resulted in relatively constant exposure in pups due to long half-life of drug
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) with selective activity against RET, VEGFR-2, and EGFR; TKI inhibition blocks angiogenesis and cellular proliferation
Absorption
Peak Plasma Time: 6 hr (range 4-10 hr)
Steady State: ~3 months; accumulates ~8-fold with multiple dosing
Distribution
Protein Bound: 90%
Vd: 7450 L
Metabolism
Metabolized by CYP3A4
Elimination
Half-Life: 19 days
Clearance: 13.2 L/hr
Excretion: feces (44%), urine (25%); 21 day collection period after single dose
Pharmacogenomics
There is no evidence of a relationship between RET mutations and efficacy of vandetanib
20% of medullary thyroid carcinomas are associated with 1 of 3 inherited endocrine syndromes caused by germline mutations of the RET gene RET encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase for the glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor family of extracellular signaling molecules
A gain of function mutations are associated with cancer (eg. medullary thyroid carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasias)
Vandetanib has activity against RET as well as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
Administration
Oral Administration
Take with or without food
Swallow tablets whole with water; do not crush
Missed dose
- <12 hr from next dose: Take next dose at regular schedule time; do not make up dose
- ≥12 hr from next dose: Take missed dose as soon as you remember; take next dose at regular scheduled time
Unable to swallow tablet whole
- Disperse in 2 ounces of water by stirring for ~10 minutes (will not completely dissolve); do not use other liquids for dispersion
- Swallow immediately after dispersion
- Mix any remaining residue with 4 additional ounces of water and swallow
- Dispersion may be administered through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes
Storage
Store at room temperature (20-25ºC [68-77ºF]); excursions permitted to 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Consider procedures for proper handling and disposal of anticancer drugs
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vandetanib oral
VANDETANIB - ORAL
(van-DET-a-nib)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Caprelsa
WARNING: Vandetanib may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting). Get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may affect the heart rhythm (see also Drug Interactions). Do not use vandetanib if you have a certain heart problem (long QT syndrome). Before using vandetanib, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation/long QT syndrome), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation/long QT syndrome, sudden cardiac death).Vandetanib should not be used in people with low levels of calcium, potassium, or magnesium in the blood. Low levels of these minerals may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting.To lower your risk, your doctor will check your mineral levels with a blood test and your heart with a test (EKG) before and periodically during treatment. Low mineral levels should be corrected before you start treatment. If you develop QT prolongation, your doctor may stop treatment for a while and restart it at a lower dose, and check your EKG again.Since vandetanib stays in your body for a long time, it may take a while for side effects such as QT prolongation to go away after you stop taking it. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor.To receive this medication in the United States, you must understand, agree to, and carefully follow the requirements of the Calprelsa REMS Program. If you live in Canada or any other country, consult your doctor and pharmacist for your country's regulations.
USES: This medication is used to treat thyroid cancer (medullary type). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Vandetanib belongs to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking vandetanib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Swallow this medication whole. If you cannot swallow the tablets whole, place your dose in a glass of non-carbonated water (2 ounces or 60 milliliters) and stir for about 10 minutes until the tablet has broken apart. Note that the tablet will not completely dissolve. Do not use other liquids. Swallow the mixture right away. Rinse the glass with 4 ounces (120 milliliters) of non-carbonated water, stir to mix, and then swallow.Do not break or crush the tablets. Do not touch the dust or powder from this medication. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the tablets. If contact occurs, wash the area thoroughly.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.Tell your doctor if your condition worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Nausea, decreased appetite, changes in taste, dry mouth, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or blurred vision may occur. Nail problems (such as nail bed swelling/tenderness/infection) may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If you have diarrhea or vomiting that is severe or doesn't stop, your doctor may need to check your blood mineral levels and adjust your vandetanib treatment.Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Vandetanib can commonly cause a rash that is usually not serious. Mild to moderate skin reactions include acne, dry skin, or a mildly irritated/red/itchy rash. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop any rash.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: redness/pain/swelling of the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, depression, slow wound healing, signs of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain), signs of an underactive thyroid (such as weight gain, cold intolerance, slow heartbeat, constipation, unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine).This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.Vandetanib may cause a rare (possibly fatal) type of breathing problem (interstitial lung disease). Get medical help right away if you have sudden/worsening shortness of breath, cough, or fever.Vandetanib may also rarely cause a serious brain condition. Get medical help right away if you develop headaches, seizures, vision changes, confusion, or problems thinking.Get medical help right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of bleeding (such as bloody vomit, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black/bloody stools), signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion), sudden/severe pain in the stomach/chest/back.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, blisters, peeling skin, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing, fever, joint pain.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: See also Warning section.Before taking vandetanib, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, high blood pressure, recent bleeding (including recently coughing up blood), blood vessel problems (such as an aneurysm or a tear/break in the aorta or other blood vessels), recent surgery/injury.This drug may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Get medical help right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Follow these instructions while taking vandetanib and for 4 months after stopping treatment.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This medication may cause wounds to heal slowly or poorly. Before having surgery, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication. Your doctor may tell you to temporarily stop treatment with this medication at least 1 month before surgery. Ask your doctor for specific instructions about when to stop and when to restart treatment with vandetanib. Tell your doctor right away if you have wounds that are not healing well.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see also Warning section).Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the tablets.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using vandetanib. Vandetanib may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 4 months after the last dose. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug and for 4 months after stopping treatment. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Many drugs besides vandetanib may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, chloroquine, disopyramide, dofetilide, granisetron, haloperidol, methadone, moxifloxacin, pimozide, procainamide, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin), among others.Other medications can affect the removal of vandetanib from your body, which may affect how vandetanib works. Examples include dexamethasone, St. John's wort, rifamycins (such as rifabutin, rifampin), drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), among others.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: rash, diarrhea, high blood pressure.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as EKG, blood mineral levels including calcium/magnesium/potassium, thyroid function, blood pressure, eye exams) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember if it is more than 12 hours before the next dose. If it is less than 12 hours before the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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