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

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

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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.

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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

I experienced hair loss after the first round of treatment, which was frustrating. However, the medication was easy to take with few other side effects.

1.7

Patient Review

12/29/2017

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

The side effects of this treatment were really terrible. It completely ruined my sense of taste and made it hard to eat. I also felt incredibly flu-like, with a messed up digestive system and regular nausea and vomiting. Overall, I don't think the benefits are worth the cost.

1.3

Patient Review

3/15/2016

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

Unfortunately, this medication has been very tough on my stomach. I've had a lot of pain and bloating as well as gas. After the first treatment, my CEA went from 298 to 990. However, I am starting my second round of treatment and am hopeful that it will start to lower my count again.

1.3

Patient Review

6/15/2016

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

Lonsurf was totally ineffective and it decreased the quality of my life significantly.

1

Patient Review

7/18/2021

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

My wife's health rapidly declined after she started taking this medication. We fought for a CT scan against our oncologist's advice and found that the cancer was growing everywhere. I expressed my dissatisfaction with her doctor.

1

Patient Review

12/23/2021

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

I would not recommend this treatment to anyone. My husband died after taking it and he was only getting worse with each cycle.

1

Patient Review

7/12/2022

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

Avoid this treatment at all cost! I started taking it and just a few days later ended up in the ER in severe pain. My quality of life decreased drastically; I was short of breath, depressed, and my thinking changed. All of this in such a short time after starting the treatment.

1

Patient Review

2/23/2020

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

I metastatic colon and rectal cancer to my lungs, and this treatment unfortunately didn't work for me. My hair started falling out and the tumor grew. I'm now on intravenous chemotherapy.

1

Patient Review

12/23/2021

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

I am so incredibly saddened by the death of my husband. He started taking Lonsurf and within weeks was sleeping all the time, to the point where it became dangerous. We had no warning signs that this medication would be deadly.

1

Patient Review

12/23/2021

Lonsurf for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

My husband was living with cancer for about 10 years. He was doing well, active and working a full time job until he started taking lonsurf. He only took it for 3 cycles before he went downhill fast and passed away. If we had only read these bad experiences, he might still be alive!
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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."

Answered by AI

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."

Answered by AI

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."

Answered by AI

Is Lonsurf a chemotherapy?

"Lonsurf is a chemotherapy drug used to treat bowel cancer that has spread to other parts of the body."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Lonsurf

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Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy for Liver Cancer

18 - 99
All Sexes
Lexington, KY

The goal of this clinical trial is to help learn about the safety and feasibility of hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy for those who have colorectal liver metastases, both resectable and unresectable, or unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The main questions it aims to answer are: * safety and feasibility of installing a pump that deliveries chemotherapy to the hepatic artery (the blood vessel that supplies blood to the liver) * help learn more about the safety of patients having pump refills at home or a local clinic versus having it routinely done at the hospital Participants will have surgery to install a pump which is a standard surgical procedure. After surgery, participants will select to either receive treatment at the hospital facility or with a community oncologist that will provide cancer care to participants close to home, rather than in a large hospital or academic medical center. The main treatment on study will last about 3-4 months.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

University of Kentucky

Michael Cavnar, MD

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Implantable Microdevice for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Lake Success, NY

Microdevices have been used to ascertain in vivo drug response, which can lead to improved cancer treatment delivery; however, they have not been evaluated for liver tumors. This is a prospective, phase 1 safety study of percutaneous placement and surgical retrieval of a microdevice in patients with liver metastasis from colorectal cancer. The device will be implanted percutaneously 3-5 days prior to scheduled resection of colorectal liver metastasis (CLM) and then removed en bloc with the tumor. Patients will be monitored to ensure that the device's placement and retrieval does not result in increased complication rates within 14 days of surgery. To assess feasibility, the tissue surrounding the microdevice will be analyzed to assess the diffusion of the drugs from the device into the tissue and whether the therapeutic effect of diffusing chemotherapy +/- immune-modulating drugs has an impact on the surrounding tissue.

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available

RJ Zuckerberg

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BNT314 + BNT327 + Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Grand Rapids, MI

This randomized, multi-site, three-part study will test a new treatment called BNT314, which is designed to help the body's immune system fight cancer in combination with another new treatment (BNT327, which is an immune checkpoint inhibitor) and chemotherapy in participants with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). This study will enroll participants with microsatellite stable or mismatch repair proficient (MSS/pMMR) mCRC who did not respond well to their first schema of chemotherapy. In one part of the study (i.e., Part B) mCRC participants will be enrolled, who have not received any systemic therapy before for their cancer.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

START Midwest (+2 Sites)

BioNTech Responsible Person

BioNTech SE

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ProAgio for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This is an open-label Phase I/Ib dose-escalation, dose-expansion clinical trial of the safety, pharmacokinetics and clinical activity of ProAgio combined with 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan (FOLFIRI) and bevacizumab for untreated advanced/metastatic CRC. The study will use an Accelerated titration BOIN design in Phase I to determine the recommended RP2D of ProAgio with FOLFIRI + bevacizumab. The trial will estimate the RP2D of ProAgio when combined with FOLFIRI + bevacizumab, starting from 2 dose levels lower than the estimated RP2D of ProAgio alone. Accelerated titration BOIN design will enroll patients with the 4 combination dose levels. Subjects will be selected based on following criteria: previously untreated advanced/metastatic CRC, ECOG performance status (0-1), and adequate organ functions. Subjects with recent surgeries, history of recent thromboembolic events or significant cardiovascular disease will be excluded. Once the MTD and RP2D of ProAgio with FOLFIRI have been identified, an expansion cohort of 12 subjects with advanced/metastatic CRC will begin. The purpose of the expansion cohort is to confirm the safety of the regimen and provide preliminary data on the activity of ProAgio + FOLFIRI + bevacizumab.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Midun Malla, MD

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Liver Transplant Technique for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

Liver transplantation (LT) has become an accepted treatment for selected patients with unresectable liver metastases due to colorectal cancer (CRLM). The goal of this study is to look at and compare the clinical results of all the different approved methods (living vs. Deceased, whole organ vs. Split, one staged vs. Two staged) used to perform a standard liver transplant procedure for recipients with CRLM. Investigators will look at things like different procedure results, recovery in the hospital, and survival rates one year after the transplant. Investigators will also take blood samples from participants to be used in future research. All the transplant methods the investigators are comparing are standard practices approved by the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS).

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Northwestern University-Comprehensive Transplant Center

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