Lonsurf
disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy, oxaliplatin, Stomach Neoplasms + 6 more
Treatment
11 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Lonsurf
Treatment for
disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy
What is Lonsurf
Tipiracil
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Tipiracil is a drug used in combination with trifluridine to form TAS-102. TAS-102 is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer that has not responded to other treatments, such as chemotherapy, anti-VEGF, or anti-EGFR therapies. Tipiracil works to increase the effectiveness of trifluridine by blocking its breakdown in the body.
Lonsurf
is the brand name
Lonsurf Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Lonsurf
Tipiracil
2015
2
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Tipiracil, otherwise called Lonsurf, is approved by the FDA for 11 uses which include Metastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma and RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy .
Metastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Used to treat Metastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma in combination with Trifluridine
RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy
Used to treat RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy in combination with Trifluridine
oxaliplatin
Used to treat previous treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan in combination with Trifluridine
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
Used to treat Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in combination with Trifluridine
previously treated with anti-VEGF
Used to treat previously treated with anti-VEGF in combination with Trifluridine
Colorectal Cancer
Used to treat Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in combination with Trifluridine
Pharmacotherapy
Used to treat previously treated with irinotecan chemotherapy in combination with Trifluridine
disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy
Used to treat disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy in combination with Trifluridine
Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Used to treat Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma in combination with Trifluridine
at least two prior systemic chemotherapy regimens
Used to treat at least two prior systemic chemotherapy regimens in combination with Trifluridine
Stomach Neoplasms
Used to treat Metastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma in combination with Trifluridine
Effectiveness
How Lonsurf Affects Patients
Tipiracil stops the body from changing trifluridine into a form that does not work. This lets trifluridine to be more effective in the body. Tipiracil also prevents the enzyme thymidine phosphorylase from working. This enzyme causes blood vessel growth, so blocking it can help treat some diseases.
How Lonsurf works in the body
Tipiracil keeps the active component of trifluridine in the body for longer, making it more effective. It also helps to reduce the presence of a protein linked to the growth of tumors, which can make them more aggressive. This means that tipiracil can help stop tumor growth or even shrink tumors.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Lonsurf is contingent upon the specified condition. The amount of dosage corresponds to the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Oral) outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
oxaliplatin
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Stomach Neoplasms
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
at least two prior systemic chemotherapy regimens
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Pharmacotherapy
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
previously treated with anti-VEGF
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Colorectal Cancer
, 8.19 mg, 6.14 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
Common Lonsurf Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Lonsurf Toxicity & Overdose Risk
TAS-102 is a toxic drug that can cause decreased production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets, as well as fever from low white blood cell count. Animal studies have also found this drug to potentially be toxic to embryos and fetuses.
Lonsurf Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Lonsurf?
49 active studies are presently examining the efficacy of Lonsurf in the management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
at least two prior systemic chemotherapy regimens
0 Actively Recruiting
Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
18 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Pharmacotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
oxaliplatin
0 Actively Recruiting
RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
previously treated with anti-VEGF
0 Actively Recruiting
Colorectal Cancer
46 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Stomach Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Lonsurf Reviews: What are patients saying about Lonsurf?
3.7
Patient Review
12/14/2016
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1.7
Patient Review
12/29/2017
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1.3
Patient Review
3/15/2016
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1.3
Patient Review
6/15/2016
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
7/18/2021
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
12/23/2021
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
7/12/2022
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
2/23/2020
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
12/23/2021
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
12/23/2021
Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
Patient Q&A Section about lonsurf
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Lonsurf a last resort?
"The oncologist told the patient that the last treatment option would be to participate in a clinical trial."
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How long can you take Lonsurf for?
"During the first two weeks, your doctor will usually prescribe LONSURF for 10 days and then stop for two weeks."
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Can Lonsurf cure cancer?
"LONSURF has been shown to help patients live longer and slow or stop the growth of cancer for a period of time."
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Is Lonsurf a chemotherapy?
"Lonsurf is a chemotherapy drug used to treat bowel cancer that has spread to other parts of the body."
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