What are the most common side effects of GLASDEGIB?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for GLASDEGIB. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is GLASDEGIB the same as Daurismo?

Daurismo is a brand name for GLASDEGIB. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

GLASDEGIB

Q: What is GLASDEGIB used for?

GLASDEGIB (brand name Daurismo) is a Other indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DAURISMO is indicated, in combination with low-dose cytarabine, in combination with low-dose cytarabine.

Q: How does GLASDEGIB work?

GLASDEGIB works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Glasdegib is an inhibitor of the Hedgehog pathway. Glasdegib binds to and inhibits Smoothened, a transmembrane protein involved in hedgehog signal transduction. In a murine xenotransplant model of human AML, glasdegib in combination with low-dose cytarabine, inhibited increases in tumor size and reduced the percentage of CD45+/CD33+ blasts in the marrow to a greater extent than glasdegib or low-dose cytarabine alone..

Other

Brand names: Daurismo

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Glasdegib is an inhibitor of the Hedgehog pathway. Glasdegib binds to and inhibits Smoothened, a transmembrane protein involved in hedgehog signal transduction. In a murine xenotransplant model of human AML, glasdegib in combination with low-dose cytarabine, inhibited increases in tumor size and reduced the percentage of CD45+/CD33+ blasts in the marrow to a greater extent than glasdegib or low-dose cytarabine alone.

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DAURISMO is indicated

in combination with low-dose cytarabine

for the treatment of newly-diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adult patients who are ≥75 years old or who have comorbidities that preclude use of intensive induction chemotherapy. ( 1 )

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Blood Donation: Advise patients not to donate blood or blood products during treatment with DAURISMO and for at least 30 days after the last dose
1 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on its mechanism of action and findings from animal embryo-fetal developmental toxicity studies, DAURISMO can cause embryo-fetal death or severe birth defects when administered to a pregnant woman
Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus
Males Advise male patients with female partners of the potential risk of exposure through semen and to use effective contraception, including a condom, even after vasectomy, to avoid drug exposure to a pregnant partner or a female partner of reproductive potential during treatment with DAURISMO and for at least 30 days after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8

Known Side Effects

3 documented side effects by frequency

Decreased Appetite

0.1-1%

Drug Not Working

0.1-1%

Fever

0.1-1%

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DailyMed FDA label search → GLASDEGIB openFDA label JSON → GLASDEGIB FAERS adverse-event reports → GLASDEGIB ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of GLASDEGIB

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral