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Vitrakvi TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: larotrectinib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: VITRAKVI larotrectinib (as sulfate) 20 mg/mL bottle

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) has provisional approval in Australia for the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumours that:, have a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusion without a known acquired resistance mutation, are metastatic or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and have either progressed following treatment or who have no satisfactory alternative therapy. The decision to approve this indication has been made on the basis of objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response from single arm clinical studies. The sponsor is required to submit further clinical data to confirm the clinical benefit of the medicine.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid, solution
  • Oral
  • Colourless to yellow or orange or red or brownish liquid solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • single bottle pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient larotrectinib

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.

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