Tarceva

disease progression after chemotherapy, Pancreatic carcinoma, Treatment Naive + 3 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Tarceva

What is Tarceva

Erlotinib

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Erlotinib, also known as Tarceva, is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. It works by blocking a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase, which helps prevent cancer cells from growing and spreading. More recently, studies have shown that erlotinib may also be effective against a genetic mutation called JAK2V617F, which is commonly found in patients with polycythemia vera and other myeloproliferative disorders. This means that erlotinib may be used

Tarceva

is the brand name

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Tarceva Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Tarceva

Erlotinib

2005

49

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Erlotinib, otherwise called Tarceva, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses including Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer and Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer .

Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer

Used to treat Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer in combination with Gemcitabine

Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer

Used to treat Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer in combination with Gemcitabine

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Used to treat Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer in combination with Gemcitabine

Pancreatic carcinoma

Used to treat Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (LAPC) in combination with Gemcitabine

Pancreatic carcinoma

Used to treat Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer in combination with Gemcitabine

Treatment Naive

Used to treat Treatment Naive in combination with Gemcitabine

Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (LAPC)

Used to treat Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (LAPC) in combination with Gemcitabine

Effectiveness

How Tarceva works in the body

We don't know exactly how erlotinib works, but it seems to stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking a certain type of protein. This protein, known as the epidermal growth factor receptor, is found on both normal and cancer cells. Erlotinib stops this protein from working, which prevents cancer cells from growing and spreading.

When to interrupt dosage

The advised measure of Tarceva is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer, Malignant Neoplasms and Pancreatic carcinoma. The sum of dosage varies, as per the approach of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet - Oral) noted in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Treatment Naive

, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

disease progression after chemotherapy

, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Malignant Neoplasms

, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Pancreatic Neoplasms

, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Pancreatic carcinoma

, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Pancreatic carcinoma

, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tarceva.

Common Tarceva Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Erlotinib.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Erlotinib.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Erlotinib.

Arsenic trioxide

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Erlotinib is combined with Arsenic trioxide.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Erlotinib.

Tarceva Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on erlotinib can lead to diarrhea, skin rashes, and increased levels of liver enzymes. In people with non-small cell lung cancer, the most common side effects are rash, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and tiredness. For those with pancreatic cancer, the most common side effects are fatigue, rashes, nausea, and loss of appetite.

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Tarceva Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tarceva?

54 active trials are currently being conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Tarceva in Treatment Naive, Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer and other Malignant Neoplasms.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Pancreatic carcinoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Pancreatic carcinoma

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Pancreatic Neoplasms

27 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 3

disease progression after chemotherapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Malignant Neoplasms

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

Treatment Naive

0 Actively Recruiting

Tarceva Reviews: What are patients saying about Tarceva?

5

Patient Review

8/21/2014

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

My wife started on 150 mg tarceva in march 2014. She got extremely tired and couldn't eat, so the doctor reduced it to 100 mg in may. The mass in her right lung was reduced somewhat, and the left lung is stable. She's still fatigued and gets some facial hair which we use nair for, as well as rashes on her feet and face. We use hydrocortisone cream that takes care of the rashes within a few days.

5

Patient Review

1/26/2019

Tarceva for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This treatment was life-saving.

5

Patient Review

8/6/2017

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

My husband took this for his lung cancer for about 2 1/2 months in 2016. He experienced a sore rash, weakness, and shortness of breath. Unfortunately, he passed away on August 11th, 2016. I would not recommend this drug to anyone.

5

Patient Review

3/18/2018

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

I've been taking this medication for four months now and have noticed increased hair growth in my facial area. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?

5

Patient Review

3/3/2018

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This medication really helped me with my diarrhea.

5

Patient Review

7/2/2014

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The rash got very bad.

4.7

Patient Review

10/1/2014

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The waiting period before and after taking the medication is important, but it can be somewhat inconvenient. However, if the treatment is effective, it's worth it.

3.7

Patient Review

6/26/2014

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

My husband was on Tarceva for 2 1/2 months. It made him sick every day. He had stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. He went from two masses on his lung to full lung masses. He was very sick since he started taking it. He passed away on May 6, 2014.

3.3

Patient Review

3/7/2018

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This has made my life better. I'm thankful for the great doctors and treatments we have access to.

1.7

Patient Review

10/23/2014

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

I've been on Tarceva for five years now and it's kept me in remission. The only side effects I experience are a skin rash (which can be painful) and diarrhea. On the plus side, my hair has gotten thicker and my eyelashes have grown back!

1.3

Patient Review

5/22/2014

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

1

Patient Review

1/19/2017

Tarceva for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This treatment helped to shrink my tumors.
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Patient Q&A Section about tarceva

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the side effects of Tarceva?

"You may experience diarrhea, dry skin, muscle/joint pain, mouth sores, unusual eyelash growth, or eye dryness/redness/irritation. In some cases, diarrhea can be severe and your doctor may prescribe medication to relieve it."

Answered by AI

Is Tarceva a chemotherapy?

"As of May 21, 2022, Tarceva is still considered to be a targeted therapy, and not a chemotherapy drug."

Answered by AI

What is the drug Tarceva used for?

"Tarceva is a medication that is given to patients who have non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of their body. The cancer must also have certain types of epidermal growth factor receptor mutations in order for the patient to be prescribed Tarceva."

Answered by AI

Does Tarceva shrink tumors?

"Erlotinib can help to reduce the size of the cancer or to temporarily stop it from growing."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Tarceva

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Medical Cannabis for Pancreatic Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Saint Louis Park, MN

Many patients with advanced pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer experience burdensome and difficult-to-treat symptoms. The impact of multiple symptoms (called "symptom burden") can negatively affect a patient's quality of life, decrease their ability to tolerate cancer treatments, and lead to worse survival. Current approaches to manage these cancer-associated symptoms often work poorly, with most patients reporting a moderate to severe symptom burden. Therefore, there is an urgent need for treatments that improve these symptoms in patients with advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer, and data suggests that medical cannabis can help. In this research study, we are examining the usefulness of using medical cannabis in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer to further study how cannabis can impact their symptom burden.

Phase 2
Recruiting

HealthPartners Cancer Research Center

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Combination Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This study explores the best dose of the combination treatment for subjects with advanced unresectable or metastatic basal-like subtype pancreatic adenocarcinoma. For that reason, the safety, efficacy, and tolerability, as well as preliminary estimates of anti-tumor effects of low-dose epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR inhibitors in combination with bi-weekly gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (GnP) will be examined in subjects with advanced basal-like pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The Purity Independent Subtyping of Tumors (PurIST) will determine the type of cancer either "basal type" or "classical". If cancer subtype-based first-line chemotherapy in combination with erlotinib will be safe and tolerable in subjects with advanced unresectable or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma of the basal-like subtype as defined by PurIST, as well as provide a preliminary assessment of treatment response in basal-like subjects. This study will also follow a subset of subjects with classical subtypes that are treated per standard of care on oxaliplatin-based triplet chemotherapy.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ashwin Somasundaram, MD

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Immune-Based Therapies + Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Scottsdale, AZ

The goal of this investigator initiated interventional study is to improve the response to the anticancer treatments (chemotherapy) in people who have previously untreated metastatic pancreas cancer. The main question it aims to answer is: • Do new types of immune-based therapies, called botensilimab, and balstilimab, when given in combination with chemotherapy consisting of nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine + cisplatin, and oral medications of chloroquine and celecoxib help patients with previously untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer? Participants will be administered two immune-based therapies: * Botensilimab (also referred to as AGEN1811) * Balstilimab (also referred to as AGEN2034) Patients will be evaluated when given in combination with: * Triple chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine + cisplatin), plus two oral medications: * chloroquine * celecoxib

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

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Agenus Inc.

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Proglumide + Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Washington, United States

This is a Phase 2 study with an open labelled lead-in study to approximately treat 30 patients \[6 subjects for Lead-in and 24 for Phase 2\] enrolled with metastatic pancreatic cancer with combination therapy using standard of care first line therapy with GEM-NAB-P (GEM 1000mg/m2 IV and NAB-P 125 mg/m2 given days 1, 8, and 15 every 28 days, and proglumide will be tested at the daily dose of 1200 mg orally given as 400 mg po TID. The lead-in study will determine the safety and tolerability of the 1200 mg daily dose of proglumide with standard of care GEM-NAB-P. If 0 or 1 of a total of 6 patients at 400mg experiences a DLT, then we will proceed to the Phase 2 randomized trial.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University (+1 Sites)

Benjamin Weinberg, MD

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