Medical Uses
Olverembatinib is an oral, third-generation BCR-ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), approved and marketed in China for the treatment of:
- Adult patients with TKI-resistant chronic-phase CML (CP-CML) harboring the T315I mutation
- Adult patients with accelerated-phase CML (AP-CML) harboring the T315I mutation
- Adult patients with chronic-phase CML resistant to and/or intolerant of first- and second-generation TKIs
This therapeutic drug is particularly relevant in patients where prior TKI therapies have either failed or are not tolerated.
Recommended Dosage:
The recommended dosage should always be determined by the treating oncologist based on clinical evaluation. Typical dosing (as per approved labeling in China) is 40 mg orally once every other day or as prescribed by the treating physician. Dose adjustments may be required depending on response and tolerability
Tablets should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush, chew, split, or dissolve the tablets before administration. Olverembatinib may be taken with or without food, unless otherwise directed by the treating physician. Continue treatment until there is evidence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Dosage can be modified in cases of hematologic and non-hematologic toxicities as detailed in the prescribing information. If a dose is missed, patients should follow their doctor’s guidance and should not double the next dose.
