Lazertinib (Specialist drug)
Brand names: Lazcluze
Lazertinib is an oral third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor used as a specialist treatment for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, including the T790M resistance mutation. It is taken once daily under oncology supervision.
Adult dose
Dose adjustments
eMC §4.2: no formal studies in renal impairment have been conducted; no dose adjustment is required for mild, moderate or severe renal impairment. Pharmacokinetics in end-stage renal disease are unknown.
Dose auto-extracted from UK Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) via the eMC; US FDA prescribing information (openFDA / DailyMed) — cross-check; US labelling may differ from UK — not yet clinician-verified. Always confirm against the product SmPC and your local formulary before prescribing.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients (eMC §4.3)
Side effects
- Rash including dermatitis acneiform (88%; Grade 3-4 26%)
- Nail toxicity (71%; Grade 3-4 11%)
- Stomatitis (43%)
- Alanine aminotransferase increased (36%); aspartate aminotransferase increased (29%)
- Venous thromboembolism including DVT and pulmonary embolism (36%; Grade 3-4 11%; fatal events reported)
- Interstitial lung disease / pneumonitis (3.1%; including fatal events — permanently discontinue if confirmed)
Interactions
- Vitamin K antagonists are not recommended for the recommended anticoagulant prophylaxis; use e.g. low-molecular-weight heparin instead (eMC §4.2/§4.4)
- Strong and moderate CYP3A4 inducers: avoid concomitant use — lazertinib is a CYP3A4 substrate and inducers decrease lazertinib concentrations, which may reduce efficacy (US labelling §7.1; eMC §4.5 not present in the fetched bundle)
- Certain CYP3A4 substrates: lazertinib is a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor and increases their concentrations — monitor for adverse reactions where minimal concentration changes may be serious (US labelling §7.2)
- Certain BCRP substrates: lazertinib is a BCRP inhibitor and increases their concentrations — monitor for adverse reactions (US labelling §7.2)
Clinical monograph
How it works
It irreversibly and selectively inhibits common activating EGFR mutations and the T790M resistance mutation while sparing wild-type EGFR, blocking tumour growth signalling.
Prescribing in practice
- Interstitial lung disease and pneumonitis are serious risks; withhold and investigate any new or worsening respiratory symptoms.
- QT prolongation, rash, paronychia and gastrointestinal effects can occur and require monitoring.
- Confirm the relevant EGFR mutation before use and review concurrent medicines for interactions.
Monitoring
Monitor for respiratory symptoms suggestive of pneumonitis, and check ECG and electrolytes where clinically indicated.
Counselling the patient
- Report new or worsening breathlessness, cough or fever promptly.
- Report troublesome rash or nail changes so they can be managed early.
- Tell the team about all other medicines before starting.
Evidence & guidelines
Lazertinib has been studied as monotherapy and in combination for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in clinical trials.
Reference: SmPC; Drug verified in RxNorm (NLM); confirm dosing against the manufacturer SPC (eMC). Verify against your local formulary and current prescribing references before prescribing. The structured dose values shown have been reviewed by a clinician. Monograph status: clinician-reviewed (2026-07-04).
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