Tepotinib (** - Brand name: Tepmetko - Generic: Tepotinib hydrochloride **)

Targeted Therapy

ES Not available 1 Clinical Trials

Description

Tepotinib is used in the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with MET exon 14 skipping mutations or MET gene amplification; it has not been approved for use in colorectal cancer and its efficacy in this setting remains under investigation. It is typically prescribed as a single agent.

Mechanism of Action

Tepotinib is a potent and selective inhibitor of the Met receptor tyrosine kinase, which plays a role in cell proliferation, survival, angiogenesis, and metastasis; it binds to the ATP-binding site of MET, thereby inhibiting its activity.

Side Effects

Fatigue; nausea; decreased appetite; diarrhea; edema; hypertension

Not all side effects are listed. Side effects vary by individual. Always consult your oncologist.

Clinical Trials

NCT04515394 Phase 2
Archived
Study of Tepotinib Combined With Cetuximab in Participants With Left-Sided RAS/BRAF Wild Type Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (PERSPECTIVE)
United States, Belgium, Czechia, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom