How to take Fostamatinib

Fostamatinib (Fostamatinib) is indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an inadequate response to prior therapy. The medication methods include the following:

1. Recommended dose: The starting dose of fotantinib is 100 mg, taken orally twice a day. After one month, if the platelet count has not increased to at least 50*10^9/L, increase the dose of fotantinib to 150 mg orally twice daily.

Use the lowest dose of fotantinib to achieve and maintain a platelet count of at least50*10^9/L to reduce the risk of bleeding. Fotantinib can be taken with or without food. If a dose of fotantinib is missed, instruct the patient to take the next dose at the prescribed time.

2. Medication monitoring: After obtaining the baseline assessment, monitor the complete blood count, including platelet count, monthly until a stable platelet count is achieved (at least50*10^9/L). Thereafter, continue to monitor the complete blood count (CBC) regularly, including neutrophils. Monitor liver function tests (LFTs) monthly (such as ALT, AST, and bilirubin). Monitor blood pressure every two weeks until a stable dose is established, then monthly thereafter.

3. Dose adjustment: Based on individual safety and tolerability, it is recommended to adjust the dose of fotantinib. Management of some adverse reactions may require dose interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation.

For example, if the patient was on the maximum dose when an adverse reaction occurred, the first dose reduction would be from 300 mg/day to 200 mg/day, or to 150 mg/day, or to 100 mg/day (taken once daily in the morning) . If further dose reduction to less than 100 mg/day is necessary, discontinue fotantinib.

4. Drug interactions: Concurrent use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors will increase the exposure of R406 (the main active metabolite). Monitoring may require fortantinib dose adjustment when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

5. Medication discontinuation: If the platelet count does not increase to a level sufficient to avoid clinically important bleeding after 12 weeks of treatment, discontinue fotantinib.

Reference materials:https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=21149cc3-049b-43e2-b141-c9499160556c