FDA Approves Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) for Multiple HER2-Positive and HER2-Low Cancers
The FDA has approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) for multiple indications across several tumor types. In HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, Enhertu is approved in combination with pertuzumab as first-line treatment for unresectable or metastatic disease, and as monotherapy for patients who have received a prior anti-HER2-based regimen. For HER2-low and HER2-ultralow breast cancer, Enhertu is approved as monotherapy for HR-positive disease that has progressed on endocrine therapy, and for HER2-low disease after prior chemotherapy. Additionally, Enhertu received accelerated approval for HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer after prior systemic therapy, and for HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors after prior systemic treatment with no satisfactory alternatives. The drug is also approved for HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma after prior trastuzumab. These approvals expand the therapeutic options for patients with HER2-driven cancers.
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Enhertu is a HER2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate. It binds to HER2 on tumor cells and is internalized, where it releases a topoisomerase I inhibitor payload, leading to DNA damage and cell death.
Enhertu is indicated for: - HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) unresectable or metastatic breast cancer: first-line in combination with pertuzumab, or as monotherapy after prior anti-HER2-based regimen. - HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) or HER2-ultralow (IHC 0 with membrane staining) breast cancer: as monotherapy for HR-positive disease after endocrine therapy, or for HER2-low after prior chemotherapy. - HER2-mutant unresectable or metastatic NSCLC after prior systemic therapy (accelerated approval). - HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+) gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma after prior trastuzumab. - HER2-positive (IHC 3+) unresectable or metastatic solid tumors after prior systemic treatment with no satisfactory alternatives (accelerated approval).
For intravenous infusion only. Do not administer as intravenous push or bolus. Do not substitute with trastuzumab or ado-trastuzumab emtansine. Premedicate for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Do not use Sodium Chloride Injection, USP.
Trial data not available in label for most indications. For accelerated approval indications (HER2-mutant NSCLC and HER2-positive solid tumors), approval was based on objective response rate and duration of response. Continued approval may require confirmatory trials.
Not reported in label.
Enhertu provides a targeted therapy option for multiple HER2-altered cancers, including those with low HER2 expression. It is a later-line option for many indications and is used after prior therapies including anti-HER2 agents, endocrine therapy, or chemotherapy.