
The first and only novel targeted therapy approved for mCRC, regardless of mutation status, in more than a decade1-4
FRUZAQLA™ (fruquintinib) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with mCRC who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild-type and medically appropriate, an anti-EGFR therapy.1
EGFR=epidermal growth factor receptor; mCRC=metastatic colorectal cancer; RAS=rat sarcoma; VEGF=vascular endothelial growth factor.
In FRESCO-2, the majority of ARs were manageable and predictable1,3
In FRESCO-2, the most common (≥10% of patients) adverse reactions observed following treatment with FRUZAQLA were:1
bRepresents a composite of multiple related terms.
Predictable refers to ARs consistent with inhibition of VEGF and VEGFR*
Low rate of discontinuations due to ARs: 20% with FRUZAQLA + BSC vs 21% for placebo + BSC
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 38% of patients treated with FRUZAQLA + BSC. Serious adverse reactions in ≥2% of patients treated with FRUZAQLA included hemorrhage (2.2%) and gastrointestinal perforation (2.0%)1
Fatal adverse reaction(s) occurred in 14 (3.1%) patients who received FRUZAQLA. Fatal adverse reactions occurring in ≥2 patients include pneumonia (n=3), sepsis/septic shock (n=2), and hepatic failure/encephalopathy (n=2).1
AR=adverse reaction; BSC=best supportive care; CI=confidence interval; HR=hazard ratio.
*Despite predictability, individual patient experiences may vary.
Convenient, once-daily oral dosing1
Simple dose reductions can be implemented to help manage adverse reactions. The recommended starting dose is 5 mg orally once daily. The first dose reduction is 4 mg orally once daily. The second dose reduction is 3 mg orally once daily. Permanently discontinue FRUZAQLA in patients unable to tolerate 3 mg orally once daily.1
- Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity1
- Do not take an additional dose if vomiting occurs after taking FRUZAQLA, but continue with the next scheduled dose1
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