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Portrazza

necitumumab
EGFR mAb FDA Approved 2015 Eli Lilly
Route
IV
Half-Life
~14 days
FDA Approved
2015
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
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1. Indications and Usage

With gem/cis for squamous NSCLC.

2. Dosage and Administration

800 mg IV D1,8 Q3W.

3. Dosage Forms and Strengths

800 mg/50 mL vial

4. Contraindications

None listed.

5. Warnings and Precautions
  • Cardiopulmonary Arrest: Fatal.
  • Hypomagnesemia: 83%.
  • VTE: Reported.
  • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Fetal harm.
6. Adverse Reactions
Most Common Adverse Reactions

Hypomagnesemia (83%), Rash (44%), Vomiting (29%), Diarrhea (16%), Dermatitis (15%), Stomatitis (11%)

Hypomagnesemia
83%
Rash
44%
Vomiting
29%
Diarrhea
16%
Dermatitis
15%
Stomatitis
11%

Consult the complete prescribing information for a comprehensive list of adverse reactions and their frequencies.

7. Drug Interactions

No CYP interactions.

8. Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy

Consult the full prescribing information for pregnancy-related considerations.

Lactation

Refer to prescribing information for lactation guidance.

Pediatric Use

Pediatric safety and efficacy information is detailed in the full label.

Hepatic/Renal Impairment

Dose modifications for organ impairment are specified in the complete prescribing information.

12. Clinical Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action

Anti-EGFR IgG1 mAb.

Pharmacokinetics

t1/2: ~14 days.

14. Clinical Studies

Clinical efficacy and safety data supporting the approval are available in the full prescribing information and from the clinical trials listed below.

Pivotal Clinical Trials
Additional Resources
FDA-Approved Tumor Types

Portrazza has FDA-approved indications across the following cancer types covered on CancerDrugEvidence:

External Resources
Important Notice: This page is intended as a navigational reference to the FDA-approved prescribing information for Portrazza. It does not replace the full prescribing information. Healthcare professionals should consult the complete package insert available at DailyMed before making prescribing decisions. Patient-specific factors should always guide clinical decision-making.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portrazza (necitumumab) approved for?

Portrazza (necitumumab) is an FDA-approved oncology agent. Refer to the full prescribing information for complete indication details.

How is Portrazza (necitumumab) administered?

Refer to the full prescribing information for dosing schedules, administration instructions, and dose modifications.

How does Portrazza (necitumumab) work?

Portrazza is a targeted oncology agent. Its full mechanism of action is described in the Clinical Pharmacology section of the prescribing information.

What are the most common side effects?

Hypomagnesemia (83%), Rash (44%), Vomiting (29%), Diarrhea (16%), Dermatitis (15%), Stomatitis (11%) Hypomagnesemia 83% Rash 44% Vomiting 29% Diarrhea 16% Dermatitis 15% Stomatitis 11%