Istodax
CTAGE1 protein, human
Treatment
14 Active Studies for Istodax
Treatment for
CTAGE1 protein, human
What is Istodax
Romidepsin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Romidepsin is a medication used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) that have not responded to other treatments. It was approved by the FDA in 2009 and works by blocking certain enzymes that cause cancer cells to spread. While it has been shown to improve response rates, its effects on overall survival have yet to be proven.
Istodax
is the brand name
Istodax Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Istodax
Romidepsin
2009
8
Effectiveness
How Istodax works in the body
Romidepsin is a drug that targets cancer cells by inhibiting a specific enzyme, called HDAC. In some cancers, the levels of HDAC are higher than normal, which can turn off important regulatory genes and cause the growth of tumors. Romidepsin works by blocking HDAC, restoring normal gene expression and causing the cancer cells to stop growing and die.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Istodax is contingent upon the diagnosed state. The quantity likewise fluctuates, in line with the method of administration cited in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
CTAGE1 protein, human
, 10.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Intravenous, Kit; Powder, for solution, Kit; Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Istodax.
Common Istodax Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Artemether
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Romidepsin is combined with Artemether.
Asenapine
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Romidepsin is combined with Asenapine.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Romidepsin.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Romidepsin.
Clonidine
Major
The metabolism of Clonidine can be decreased when combined with Romidepsin.
Istodax Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Romidepsin is not recommended during pregnancy due to an unknown risk factor. If a nursing mother takes this drug, she should consider stopping breastfeeding or the drug, depending on how important the treatment is for her. Many patients who take romidepsin also experience nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
Istodax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Istodax?
No current clinical trials are investigating the utility of Istodax in treating Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Disorders.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
CTAGE1 protein, human
13 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Istodax Reviews: What are patients saying about Istodax?
3
Patient Review
5/16/2011
Istodax for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Patient Q&A Section about istodax
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is istodax chemo?
"It is classified as a "topoisomerase II inhibitor." Istodax is a chemotherapy drug that inhibits topoisomerase II."
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What is istodax used for?
"ISTODAX is a prescription medicine used to treat people with a type of cancer called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) or peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) after at least one other type of medicine by mouth or injection has been tried. It is not known if ISTODAX is effective in children under the age of 18."
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Why was romidepsin taken off the market?
"Bristol Myers Squibb announced today that it is withdrawing romidepsin (Istodax) as a treatment option for patients with relapsed/refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) in the United States. This decision is based on the lack of beneficial effects of romidepsin identified in the confirmatory phase 3 Ro-CHOP trial (NCT01796002)."
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How is istodax administered?
"Romidepsin is indicated as a treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma for patients who have received at least one prior systemic therapy. The recommended dose is 14 mg/m2 administered intravenously over a 4-hour period on days 1, 8 and 15 of a 28-day cycle."
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