LENVIMA dosing and administration
Once a day. Every day. With or without food1
Recommended LENVIMA dose: 8 mg (two 4-mg capsules) for a patient weighing less than 132 lb (<60 kg), and 12 mg (three 4-mg capsules) for a patient weighing 132 lb or more (≥60 kg).1
- Place the required number of capsules, up to a maximum of 5, in a small container (approximately 20 mL capacity) or syringe (20 mL). Do not break or crush capsules
- Add 3 mL of liquid to the container or syringe. Wait 10 minutes for the capsule shell (outer surface) to disintegrate, then stir or shake the mixture for 3 minutes until capsules are fully disintegrated and administer the entire contents
- Next, add an additional 2 mL of liquid to the container or syringe using a second syringe or dropper, swirl or shake and administer. Repeat this step at least once and until there is no visible residue to ensure all of the medication is taken
- If 6 capsules are required for a dose, follow these instructions using 3 capsules at a time
Preparation of suspension:
If LENVIMA suspension is not used at the time of preparation, LENVIMA suspension may be stored in a refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) for a maximum of 24 hours in a covered container. If not administered within 24 hours, the suspension should be discarded.
Note: Compatibility has been confirmed for polypropylene syringes and for feeding tubes of at least 5 French diameter (polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane tube) and at least 6 French diameter (silicone tube).
Continue LENVIMA until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.1
- No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with HCC and mild hepatic impairment
(Child-Pugh A) - There is no recommended dose for patients with HCC with moderate (Child-Pugh B) or severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment
Hepatic impairment1
- No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild (creatinine clearance 60-89 mL/min) or moderate (creatinine clearance 30-59 mL/min) renal impairment
- There is no recommended dose of LENVIMA for patients with HCC and severe renal impairment
- LENVIMA has not been studied in patients with end-stage renal disease
Renal impairment1
- LENVIMA should be taken at the same time each day
- If a dose is missed and cannot be taken within 12 hours, skip that dose and take the next dose at the usual time of administration
Missed doses of LENVIMA1
HCC=hepatocellular carcinoma.
Doses available in blister packs
- 12-mg and 8-mg blister packs facilitate initial prescriptions
- 8-mg and 4-mg blister packs help you and patients implement dose modifications
For instance, if reducing from 12 mg to 8 mg, instruct your patient to take two 4-mg capsules instead of three until current prescription runs out, then prescribe your patient the 8-mg pack
Each blister card contains a 5-day supply of LENVIMA capsules
Each blister card contains a 5-day supply of LENVIMA capsules
Prescribing LENVIMA (recommended doses and/or modified doses)
12-mg dose: Three 4-mg caps (12 mg total) PO once daily x 30 days (#90 caps)
8-mg dose: Two 4-mg caps (8 mg total) PO once daily x 30 days (#60 caps)
4-mg dose: One 4-mg cap PO once daily x 30 days (#30 caps)
PO=by mouth.
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