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Lorlatinib is an orally available, ATP-competitive inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinases, anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), and C-ros oncogene 1 (Ros1), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration, lorlatinib binds to and inhibits both ALK and ROS1 kinases. The kinase inhibition leads to disruption of ALK- and ROS1-mediated signaling and eventually inhibits tumor cell growth in ALK- and ROS1-overexpressing tumor cells. In addition, PF-06463922 is able to cross...

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Mechanism of Action

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for up to 85% of lung cancer cases worldwide and remains a particularly difficult to treat condition. The gene rearrangement of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a genetic alteration that drives the development of NSCLC in a number of patients. Ordinarily, ALK is a natural endogenous tyrosine kinase receptor that plays an important role in the development of the brain and elicits activity on various specific neurons in the nervous system. Subsequnetly, lorlatinib is a kinase inhibitor with in vitro activity against ALK and number of other tyrosine kinase receptor related targets including ROS1, TYK1, FER, FPS, TRKA, TRKB, TRKC, FAK, FAK2, and ACK. Lorlatinib demonstrated in vitro activity against multiple mutant forms of the ALK enzyme, including some mutations detected in tumors at the time of disease progression on crizotinib and other ALK inhibitors. Moreover, lorlatinib possesses the capability to cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to reach and treat progressive or worsening brain metastases as well. The overall antitumor activity of lorlatinib in in-vivo models appears to be dose-dependent and correlated with the inhibition of ALK phosphorylation. Although many ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC patients respond to initial tyrosine kinase therapies, such patients also often experience tumor progression. Various clinical trials performed with lorlatinib, however, have demonstrated its utility to effect tumor regression in ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC patients who experience tumor progression despite current use or having already used various first and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors like crizotinibalectinib, or ceritinib.

Based on data from Study B7461001, exposure-response relationships for Grade 3 or 4 hypercholesterolemia and for any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reaction were observed at steady-state exposures achieved at the recommended dosage, with higher probability of the occurrence of adverse reactions with increasing lorlatinib exposure. In 295 patients who received lorlatinib at the recommended dosage of 100 mg once daily and had an ECG measurement in the same Study B7461001, the maximum mean change from baseline for their PR interval was 16.4 ms (2-sided 90% upper confidence interval [CI] 19.4 ms). Among the 284 patients with PR interval <200 ms at baseline, 14% had PR interval prolongation ≥200 ms after starting use with lorlatinib. The prolongation of PR interval occurred in a concentration-dependent manner and atrioventricular block occurred in 1% of patients. Finally, in 275 patients who received lorlatinib at the recommended dosage in the activity-estimating portion of Study B7461001, no large mean increases from baseline in the QTcF interval (i.e., >20 ms) were detected.

Indications

  • Lorlatinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In the EU, it is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive advanced NSCLC not previously treated with an ALK inhibitor, or whose disease has progressed after using either [alectinib] or [ceritinib], or [crizotinib] and at least one other ALK inhibitor.
  • Lorviqua as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)‑positive advanced non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously not treated with an ALK inhibitor.
  • Lorviqua as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with ALK‑positive advanced NSCLC whose disease has progressed after: alectinib or ceritinib as the first ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy; or crizotinib and at least one other ALK TKI.
  • Lorlatinib is a selective tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor used in the therapy of selected cases of advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
  • Lorlatinib is approved in the US and in Europe for the second- or third-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is the only ALK inhibitor with meaningful activity against ALK G1202R mutation in lung cancer.
  • Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  • Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Use in Cancer

Lorlatinib is approved to treat adults with:

  • Non-small cell lung cancer that is ALK-positive and has metastasized (spread to other parts of the body).
  • Lorlatinib is an anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitor used to treat anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive metastatic non small cell lung cancer.

Lorlatinib is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.

Contraindications

  • Lorlatinib must not be combined with strong inducers (i.e. activators) of the liver enzymes CYP3A4/5 if it can be avoided, as serious cases of liver toxicity have been observed under combination with the CYP3A4/5 inducer rifampicin
  • high cholesterol
  • high amount of triglyceride in the blood
  • suicidal thoughts
  • high blood pressure
  • atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder
  • a type of infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।" data-rx-term="inflammation" data-rx-definition="Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।">inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis
  • seizures
  • pregnancy
  • a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
  • chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)

Dosage

Strengths: 25 mg; 100 mg

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

  • 100 mg orally once a day
  • Select patients for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor specimens.
  • Therapy should be continued until disease progresses or unacceptable toxicity.
  • For the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive as detected by an FDA-approved test

Renal Dose Adjustments

  • Mild or moderate renal dysfunction (CrCl 30 to 89 mL/min): No adjustment is recommended.
  • Severe renal dysfunction (CrCl 15 to less than 30 mL/min): 75 mg orally once a day

Liver Dose Adjustments

  • Mild liver dysfunction (total jaundice. সহজ বাংলা: জন্ডিসে বাড়তে পারে এমন হলুদ রঞ্জক।" data-rx-term="bilirubin" data-rx-definition="Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that can build up in jaundice. সহজ বাংলা: জন্ডিসে বাড়তে পারে এমন হলুদ রঞ্জক।">bilirubin less than or equal to the upper limit of normal (ULN) with AST greater than ULN or total bilirubin greater than 1 to 1.5 x ULN with any AST): No adjustment recommended.
  • Moderate or severe live dysfunction: Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions:

  • First dose reduction: 75 orally once a day
  • Second dose reduction: 50 mg orally once a day
  • Permanently discontinue therapy in patients who are unable to tolerate 50 mg orally once daily.

Central Nervous System Adverse Effects:

  • Grade 1: Continue at the same dose or withhold the dose until recovery to baseline; resume at the same dose or at reduced dose.
  • Grade 2 or 3: Withhold dose until recovery to Grade 0 or 1; resume at a reduced dose.
  • Grade 4: Permanently discontinue therapy.

Hyperlipidemia:

Grade 4 hypercholesterolemia OR Grade 4 hypertriglyceridemia: Withhold until recovery to Grade 2 or less; resume at the same dose. If severe hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia recurs, resume at a reduced dose.

Atrioventricular (AV) Block:

  • Second-degree AV block: Withhold until PR interval is less than 200 ms; resume at a reduced dose.
  • The first occurrence of complete AV block: Withhold until pacemaker placed OR PR interval is less than 200 ms; if a pacemaker is placed, resume at same dose; if no pacemaker is placed, resume at a reduced dose.
  • Recurrent complete AV block: Place pacemaker or permanently discontinue this drug.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis:

  • Any Grade treatment-related ILD/pneumonitis: Permanently discontinue this drug.

Hypertension:

  • Grade 3 (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg; medical intervention indicated; more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated): Withhold until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume at the same dose.
  • If Grade 3 hypertension recurs, withhold until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at a reduced dose. Permanently discontinue, if adequate hypertension control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management.

Grade 4 (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated): Withhold until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue. Permanently discontinue, if Grade 4 hypertension recurs.

Hyperglycemia:

Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL) despite optimal anti-hyperglycemic therapy OR Grade 4: Withhold until hyperglycemia is adequately controlled, then resume at the next lower dosage. If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, permanently discontinue

Other Adverse Reactions:

  • Grade 1 or 2: Continue at the same or reduced dose.
  • Grade 3 or 4: Withhold until symptoms resolve to Grade 2 or less or baseline; resume at a reduced dose.

Concomitant Use of Strong CYP450 3A Inducers:

  • This drug is contraindicated in patients taking strong CYP450 3A inducers. Discontinue strong CYP450 3A inducers for 3 plasma half-lives prior to initiating this drug.

Concomitant Use of Moderate CYP450 3A Inducers:

  • Avoid concomitant use of this drug with moderate CYP450 3A inducers.
  • If concomitant use with moderate CYP450 3A inducers is unavoidable, increase the dose of this drug to 125 mg once a day.

Dose Modification for Strong CYP450 3A Inhibitors:

  • Avoid concomitant use of this drug with strong CYP450 3A inhibitors. If concomitant use with a strong CYP450 3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the starting dose of this drug from 100 mg once a day to 75 mg orally once a day.
  • In patients who have had a reduction to 75 mg orally once a day due to adverse reactions and who initiate a strong CYP450 3A inhibitor, reduce the dose of this drug to 50 mg orally once a day.
  • If concomitant use of a strong CYP450 3A inhibitor is discontinued, increase the dose of this drug (after 3 plasma half-lives of the strong CYP450 3A inhibitor) to the dose that was used before starting the strong inhibitor.

Administration advice:

  • This drug may be taken with or without food.
  • Swallow tablets whole, do not chew, crush or split.
  • Do not ingest if tablets are broken, cracked, or otherwise not intact.
  • If a dose is missed, take the missed dose unless the next dose is due within 4 hours; do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
  • Do not take an additional dose if vomiting occurs but continue with the next scheduled dose

Monitoring:

  • Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and then at least monthly during treatment.
  • Monitor serum cholesterol and triglycerides before initiating treatment, after 1 and 2 months during treatment, and periodically thereafter.
  • Monitor ECG prior to initiating treatment and periodically thereafter.
  • Obtain fasting serum glucose prior to initiating treatment and monitor periodically thereafter.

Patient advice:

  • Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
  • Inform patients of the potential risk of hepatotoxicity with the concomitant use of strong CYP450 3A inducers.
  • Advise patients to inform their healthcare providers of all medications they are taking, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products (e.g., St. John’s wort).
  • Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they experience new or worsening CNS symptoms.
  • Advise patients that initiation or an increase in the dose of lipid-lowering agents may be required, depending on measured readings.
  • Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately to report new or worsening cardiac symptoms.
  • Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately to report new or worsening respiratory symptoms.
  • Advise patients of the risks of hypertension and to promptly report signs or symptoms of hypertension to their healthcare provider and that antihypertension medications may need to be initiated or adjusted during treatment.
  • Advise patients with newly occurring hyperglycemia during treatment that antihyperglycemic medications may need to be initiated.
  • Inform patients with insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।" data-rx-term="diabetes" data-rx-definition="Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।">diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance to monitor glucose levels periodically and that antihyperglycemic medications may need to be adjusted during treatment , depending on reading.
  • Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy.
  • Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment and for at least 6 months after the final dose.
  • Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 3 months after the final dose
  • Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 7 days after the final dose.
  • Advise males of reproductive potential that this drug may transiently impair fertility.

Side Effects

The Most Common

  • weight gain
  • muscle, joint, or pain: Back pain means pain in the spine, muscles, discs, joints, or nerves of the back. সহজ বাংলা: পিঠ/কোমরের ব্যথা।" data-rx-term="back pain" data-rx-definition="Back pain means pain in the spine, muscles, discs, joints, or nerves of the back. সহজ বাংলা: পিঠ/কোমরের ব্যথা।">back pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • tiredness
  • headache
  • vision changes
  • rash or itching
  • swelling in your arms, legs, hands and feet
  • difficulty breathing
  • shortness of breath, cough, or fever
  • numbness and tingling feeling in your joints or arms and legs
  • difficulty thinking or confusion
  • seizures
  • seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist
  • changes in mood, feeling sad or anxious
  • problems with speech
  • difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
  • unusual dreams or nightmares
  • headache, dizziness, blurred vision, feeling faint, chest pain, or shortness of breath
  • feeling more hungry or thirsty than usual, increased urination, extreme tiredness, weakness, confusion, or breath that smells fruity

More common

  • Actions that are out of control
  • aggression
  • agitation
  • anxiety
  • black, tarry stools
  • bleeding gums
  • blood in the urine or stools
  • blurred vision or other changes in vision
  • body aches or pain
  • burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, tingling, or painful sensations
  • changes in behavior
  • chills
  • cough
  • defects in intelligence, short-term memory, learning ability, and attention
  • difficult or labored breathing
  • difficulty in breathing
  • discouragement
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • ear congestion
  • false or unusual sense of well-being
  • feeling sad or empty
  • fever
  • flushed, dry skin
  • fruit-like breath odor
  • headache
  • hoarseness
  • increased hunger
  • increased thirst
  • increased urination
  • irritability
  • lack of appetite
  • loss of interest or pleasure
  • loss of voice
  • lower back or side pain
  • nausea
  • nervousness
  • painful or difficult urination
  • pale skin
  • pinpoint red spots on the skin
  • pounding in the ears
  • runny or stuffy nose
  • seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  • skin rash
  • slow or fast heartbeat
  • sneezing
  • sore throat
  • stomach pain
  • sweating
  • swelling
  • talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
  • thoughts of killing oneself
  • tightness in the chest
  • trouble concentrating
  • trouble sleeping
  • trouble breathing
  • unexplained weight loss
  • unsteadiness or awkwardness
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • unusual tiredness or weakness
  • vomiting
  • weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Rare

  • Abnormal dreams
  • back pain
  • constipation
  • difficulty in moving
  • difficulty in speaking
  • drowsiness
  • joint pain
  • muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
  • pain in the arms or legs
  • sleep talking
  • swollen joints

Drug Interaction

Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy

Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)], LORBRENA can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on LORBRENA use in pregnant women. Administration of lorlatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits by oral gavage during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations, increased post-implantation loss, and abortion at maternal exposures that were equal to or less than the human exposure at the recommended dose of
100 mg once daily based on AUC (see Data). Advise a pregnant woman of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Lactation

There are no data on the presence of lorlatinib or its metabolites in either human or animal milk or its effects on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants, instruct women not to breastfeed during treatment with LORBRENA and for 7 days after the final dose.

Why is this medication prescribed?

Lorlatinib is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults that has spread to other parts of the body. Lorlatinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How should this medicine be used?

Lorlatinib comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once daily. Take lorlatinib at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take lorlatinib exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

If you vomit after taking the medication, do not take another dose. Continue your regular dosing schedule.

Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. Do not take tablets that are already broken or cracked.

Your doctor may decrease your dose or temporarily or permanently stop your treatment depending on if you experience any side effects. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling during your treatment with lorlatinib. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking lorlatinib,

  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to lorlatinib, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in lorlatinib tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
  • tell your doctor if you are taking carbamazepine (Epitol, Equetro, Carbatrol, Tegretol, Teril), efavirenz (Sustiva, in Atripla), nevirapine (Viramune), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek), pioglitazone (Actos, in Actoplus, Duetact), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, in Rifamate, Rifater), or St. John’s wort. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take lorlatinib if you are taking one or more of these medications.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: alprazolam (Xanax); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), nisoldipine (Sular), and verapamil (Calan, Covera); certain medications to treat high cholesterol such as atorvastatin (Lipitor) and lovastatin (Mevacor); clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac); cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune); diazepam (Valium); erythromycin (E.E.S, Erytab, Eryped); certain medications to treat HIV including atazanavir (Reyataz, in Evotaz), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), nevirapine (Viramune), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra, in Technivie), or saquinavir (Invirase); fluconazole; itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox); ketoconazole; midazolam; nefazodone; oral contraceptives (birth control pills); quinidine (in Nuedexta); sildenafil (Revatio, Viagra); sirolimus (Rapamune); tacrolimus (Prograf); tadalafil (Adcirca, Cialis); trazodone; triazolam (Halcion); or vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may also interact with lorlatinib, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.
  • tell your doctor if you have or have ever had high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, diabetes or high blood sugar levels, depression, seizures, high levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood, or kidney or lung disease.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or plan to father a child. Lorlatinib may interfere with the action of hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, implants, or injections), so you should not use these as your only method of birth control during your treatment. You must use a non-hormonal birth control such as a barrier method (device that blocks sperm from entering the uterus such as a condom or a diaphragm). Ask your doctor to help you choose a method of birth control that will work for you. If you are female, you will need to take a pregnancy test before you start treatment and should use non-hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during your treatment and for 6 months after your final dose. If you are male, you and your female partner should use birth control during your treatment and for 3 months after your final dose. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods that you can use during your treatment. If you or your partner become pregnant while taking lorlatinib, call your doctor immediately. Lorlatinib may harm the fetus.
  • tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed while you are taking lorlatinib and for 7 days after your final dose.
  • you should know that this medication may temporarily decrease fertility in men. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking lorlatinib.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is within 4 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

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Mechanism of ActionNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for up to 85% of lung cancer cases worldwide and remains a particularly difficult to treat condition. The gene rearrangement of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a genetic alteration that drives the development of NSCLC in a number of patients. Ordinarily, ALK is a natural endogenous tyrosine kinase receptor that plays an important role in the development of the brain and elicits activity on various specific neurons in the nervous system. Subsequnetly, lorlatinib is a kinase inhibitor with in vitro activity against ALK and number of other tyrosine kinase receptor related targets including ROS1, TYK1, FER, FPS, TRKA, TRKB, TRKC, FAK, FAK2, and ACK. Lorlatinib demonstrated in vitro activity against multiple mutant forms of the ALK enzyme, including some mutations detected in tumors at the time of disease progression on crizotinib and other ALK inhibitors. Moreover, lorlatinib possesses the capability to cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to reach and treat progressive or worsening brain metastases as well. The overall antitumor activity of lorlatinib in in-vivo models appears to be dose-dependent and correlated with the inhibition of ALK phosphorylation. Although many ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC patients respond to initial tyrosine kinase therapies, such patients also often experience tumor progression. Various clinical trials performed with lorlatinib, however, have demonstrated its utility to effect tumor regression in ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC patients who experience tumor progression despite current use or having already used various first and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors like crizotinib, alectinib, or ceritinib.Based on data from Study B7461001, exposure-response relationships for Grade 3 or 4 hypercholesterolemia and for any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reaction were observed at steady-state exposures achieved at the recommended dosage, with higher probability of the occurrence of adverse reactions with increasing lorlatinib exposure. In 295 patients who received lorlatinib at the recommended dosage of 100 mg once daily and had an ECG measurement in the same Study B7461001, the maximum mean change from baseline for their PR interval was 16.4 ms (2-sided 90% upper confidence interval [CI] 19.4 ms). Among the 284 patients with PR interval <200 ms at baseline, 14% had PR interval prolongation ≥200 ms after starting use with lorlatinib. The prolongation of PR interval occurred in a concentration-dependent manner and atrioventricular block occurred in 1% of patients. Finally, in 275 patients who received lorlatinib at the recommended dosage in the activity-estimating portion of Study B7461001, no large mean increases from baseline in the QTcF interval (i.e., >20 ms) were detected.IndicationsLorlatinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In the EU, it is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with ALK-positive advanced NSCLC not previously treated with an ALK inhibitor, or whose disease has progressed after using either [alectinib] or [ceritinib], or [crizotinib] and at least one other ALK inhibitor. Lorviqua as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)‑positive advanced non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously not treated with an ALK inhibitor. Lorviqua as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with ALK‑positive advanced NSCLC whose disease has progressed after: alectinib or ceritinib as the first ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy; or crizotinib and at least one other ALK TKI. Lorlatinib is a selective tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor used in the therapy of selected cases of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Lorlatinib is approved in the US and in Europe for the second- or third-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is the only ALK inhibitor with meaningful activity against ALK G1202R mutation in lung cancer. Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung CancerUse in Cancer Lorlatinib is approved to treat adults with:Non-small cell lung cancer that is ALK-positive and has metastasized (spread to other parts of the body). Lorlatinib is an anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitor used to treat anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive metastatic non small cell lung cancer.Lorlatinib is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.ContraindicationsLorlatinib must not be combined with strong inducers (i.e. activators) of the liver enzymes CYP3A4/5 if it can be avoided, as serious cases of liver toxicity have been observed under combination with the CYP3A4/5 inducer rifampicin high cholesterol high amount of triglyceride in the blood suicidal thoughts high blood pressure atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis seizures pregnancy a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe) chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)Dosage Strengths: 25 mg; 100 mg Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer100 mg orally once a day Select patients for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on the presence of ALK positivity in tumor specimens. Therapy should be continued until disease progresses or unacceptable toxicity. For the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive as detected by an FDA-approved testRenal Dose AdjustmentsMild or moderate renal dysfunction (CrCl 30 to 89 mL/min): No adjustment is recommended. Severe renal dysfunction (CrCl 15 to less than 30 mL/min): 75 mg orally once a dayLiver Dose AdjustmentsMild liver dysfunction (total bilirubin less than or equal to the upper limit of normal (ULN) with AST greater than ULN or total bilirubin greater than 1 to 1.5 x ULN with any AST): No adjustment recommended. Moderate or severe live dysfunction: Data not availableDose Adjustments Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions:First dose reduction: 75 orally once a day Second dose reduction: 50 mg orally once a day Permanently discontinue therapy in patients who are unable to tolerate 50 mg orally once daily.Central Nervous System Adverse Effects:Grade 1: Continue at the same dose or withhold the dose until recovery to baseline; resume at the same dose or at reduced dose. Grade 2 or 3: Withhold dose until recovery to Grade 0 or 1; resume at a reduced dose. Grade 4: Permanently discontinue therapy.Hyperlipidemia:Grade 4 hypercholesterolemia OR Grade 4 hypertriglyceridemia: Withhold until recovery to Grade 2 or less; resume at the same dose. If severe hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia recurs, resume at a reduced dose.Atrioventricular (AV) Block:Second-degree AV block: Withhold until PR interval is less than 200 ms; resume at a reduced dose. The first occurrence of complete AV block: Withhold until pacemaker placed OR PR interval is less than 200 ms; if a pacemaker is placed, resume at same dose; if no pacemaker is placed, resume at a reduced dose. Recurrent complete AV block: Place pacemaker or permanently discontinue this drug.Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis:Any Grade treatment-related ILD/pneumonitis: Permanently discontinue this drug.Hypertension:Grade 3 (SBP greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or DBP greater than or equal to 100 mmHg; medical intervention indicated; more than one antihypertensive drug, or more intensive therapy than previously used indicated): Withhold until hypertension has recovered to Grade 1 or less (SBP less than 140 mmHg and DBP less than 90 mmHg), then resume at the same dose. If Grade 3 hypertension recurs, withhold until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at a reduced dose. Permanently discontinue, if adequate hypertension control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management.Grade 4 (life-threatening consequences, urgent intervention indicated): Withhold until recovery to Grade 1 or less, and resume at a reduced dose or permanently discontinue. Permanently discontinue, if Grade 4 hypertension recurs.Hyperglycemia:Grade 3 (greater than 250 mg/dL) despite optimal anti-hyperglycemic therapy OR Grade 4: Withhold until hyperglycemia is adequately controlled, then resume at the next lower dosage. If adequate hyperglycemic control cannot be achieved with optimal medical management, permanently discontinueOther Adverse Reactions:Grade 1 or 2: Continue at the same or reduced dose. Grade 3 or 4: Withhold until symptoms resolve to Grade 2 or less or baseline; resume at a reduced dose.Concomitant Use of Strong CYP450 3A Inducers:This drug is contraindicated in patients taking strong CYP450 3A inducers. Discontinue strong CYP450 3A inducers for 3 plasma half-lives prior to initiating this drug.Concomitant Use of Moderate CYP450 3A Inducers:Avoid concomitant use of this drug with moderate CYP450 3A inducers. If concomitant use with moderate CYP450 3A inducers is unavoidable, increase the dose of this drug to 125 mg once a day.Dose Modification for Strong CYP450 3A Inhibitors:Avoid concomitant use of this drug with strong CYP450 3A inhibitors. If concomitant use with a strong CYP450 3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the starting dose of this drug from 100 mg once a day to 75 mg orally once a day. In patients who have had a reduction to 75 mg orally once a day due to adverse reactions and who initiate a strong CYP450 3A inhibitor, reduce the dose of this drug to 50 mg orally once a day. If concomitant use of a strong CYP450 3A inhibitor is discontinued, increase the dose of this drug (after 3 plasma half-lives of the strong CYP450 3A inhibitor) to the dose that was used before starting the strong inhibitor.Administration advice:This drug may be taken with or without food. Swallow tablets whole, do not chew, crush or split. Do not ingest if tablets are broken, cracked, or otherwise not intact. If a dose is missed, take the missed dose unless the next dose is due within 4 hours; do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Do not take an additional dose if vomiting occurs but continue with the next scheduled doseMonitoring:Monitor blood pressure after 2 weeks and then at least monthly during treatment. Monitor serum cholesterol and triglycerides before initiating treatment, after 1 and 2 months during treatment, and periodically thereafter. Monitor ECG prior to initiating treatment and periodically thereafter. Obtain fasting serum glucose prior to initiating treatment and monitor periodically thereafter.Patient advice:Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Inform patients of the potential risk of hepatotoxicity with the concomitant use of strong CYP450 3A inducers. Advise patients to inform their healthcare providers of all medications they are taking, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products (e.g., St. John's wort). Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they experience new or worsening CNS symptoms. Advise patients that initiation or an increase in the dose of lipid-lowering agents may be required, depending on measured readings. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately to report new or worsening cardiac symptoms. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately to report new or worsening respiratory symptoms. Advise patients of the risks of hypertension and to promptly report signs or symptoms of hypertension to their healthcare provider and that antihypertension medications may need to be initiated or adjusted during treatment. Advise patients with newly occurring hyperglycemia during treatment that antihyperglycemic medications may need to be initiated. Inform patients with diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance to monitor glucose levels periodically and that antihyperglycemic medications may need to be adjusted during treatment , depending on reading. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective non-hormonal contraception during treatment and for at least 6 months after the final dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 3 months after the final dose Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 7 days after the final dose. Advise males of reproductive potential that this drug may transiently impair fertility.Side Effects The Most Commonweight gain muscle, joint, or back pain diarrhea constipation nausea vomiting tiredness headache vision changes rash or itching swelling in your arms, legs, hands and feet difficulty breathing shortness of breath, cough, or fever numbness and tingling feeling in your joints or arms and legs difficulty thinking or confusion seizures seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist changes in mood, feeling sad or anxious problems with speech difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep unusual dreams or nightmares headache, dizziness, blurred vision, feeling faint, chest pain, or shortness of breath feeling more hungry or thirsty than usual, increased urination, extreme tiredness, weakness, confusion, or breath that smells fruityMore commonActions that are out of control aggression agitation anxiety black, tarry stools bleeding gums blood in the urine or stools blurred vision or other changes in vision body aches or pain burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", tingling, or painful sensations changes in behavior chills cough defects in intelligence, short-term memory, learning ability, and attention difficult or labored breathing difficulty in breathing discouragement dizziness dry mouth ear congestion false or unusual sense of well-being feeling sad or empty fever flushed, dry skin fruit-like breath odor headache hoarseness increased hunger increased thirst increased urination irritability lack of appetite loss of interest or pleasure loss of voice lower back or side pain nausea nervousness painful or difficult urination pale skin pinpoint red spots on the skin pounding in the ears runny or stuffy nose seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there skin rash slow or fast heartbeat sneezing sore throat stomach pain sweating swelling talking, feeling, and acting with excitement thoughts of killing oneself tightness in the chest trouble concentrating trouble sleeping trouble breathing unexplained weight loss unsteadiness or awkwardness unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feetRareAbnormal dreams back pain constipation difficulty in moving difficulty in speaking drowsiness joint pain muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness pain in the arms or legs sleep talking swollen jointsDrug InteractionDRUG INTERACTIONAbametapir The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.Abatacept The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Abatacept.Abemaciclib The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Acalabrutinib The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Acenocoumarol The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Adalimumab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Adalimumab.Afatinib The serum concentration of Afatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Albendazole The metabolism of Albendazole can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Alectinib The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Alfentanil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Alfentanil.Alpelisib The metabolism of Alpelisib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Alprazolam The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Alprazolam.Ambrisentan The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ambrisentan.Aminophylline The metabolism of Aminophylline can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Amiodarone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Amiodarone.Amitriptyline The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Amitriptyline.Amlodipine The metabolism of Amlodipine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Amprenavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Amprenavir.Anakinra The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Anakinra.Apalutamide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Apalutamide.Apixaban The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Apixaban.Apomorphine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Apomorphine.Apremilast The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Apremilast.Aprepitant The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Aprepitant.Aripiprazole The metabolism of Aripiprazole can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Aripiprazole l The metabolism of Aripiprazole lauroxil can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Armodafinil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Armodafinil.Artemether The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Artemether.Articaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Articaine.Astemizole The metabolism of Astemizole can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Asunaprevir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Asunaprevir.Atazanavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Atazanavir.Atorvastatin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Atorvastatin.Avanafil The serum concentration of Avanafil can be increased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Axitinib The serum concentration of Axitinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Azelastine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Azelastine.Azithromycin The metabolism of Azithromycin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Beclomethasone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Beclomethasone dipropionate.Bendamustine The serum concentration of Bendamustine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Benzocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Benzocaine.Benzyl alcohol The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Benzyl alcohol.Berotralstat The serum concentration of Berotralstat can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Betamethasone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Betamethasone.Betamethasone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Betamethasone phosphate.Bicalutamide The metabolism of Bicalutamide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Bimekizumab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Bimekizumab.Binimetinib The serum concentration of Binimetinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Boceprevir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Boceprevir.Bortezomib The serum concentration of Bortezomib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Bosutinib The serum concentration of Bosutinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Brentuximab vedotin The serum concentration of Brentuximab vedotin can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Brigatinib The metabolism of Brigatinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Budesonide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Budesonide.Bupivacaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Bupivacaine.Buprenorphine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Buprenorphine.Buspirone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Buspirone.Busulfan The metabolism of Busulfan can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Butacaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Butacaine.Butamben The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Butamben.Cabazitaxel The serum concentration of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Cabergoline The serum concentration of Cabergoline can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Canakinumab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Canakinumab.Cannabidiol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Cannabidiol.Capmatinib The serum concentration of Capmatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Capsaicin The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Capsaicin.Carbamazepine The metabolism of Carbamazepine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Carfilzomib The serum concentration of Carfilzomib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Cenobamate The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Cenobamate.Cephalexin The metabolism of Cephalexin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ceritinib The serum concentration of Ceritinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Cerivastatin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Cerivastatin.Certolizumab pegol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Certolizumab pegol.Chloramphenicol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Chloramphenicol.Chloroprocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Chloroprocaine.Chloroquine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Chloroquine.Chlorpheniramine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Chlorpheniramine.Chlorpromazine The metabolism of Chlorpromazine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Cilostazol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Cilostazol.Cimetidine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Cimetidine.Cinchocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Cinchocaine.Ciprofloxacin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ciprofloxacin.Cisapride The metabolism of Cisapride can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Clarithromycin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Clarithromycin.Clindamycin The metabolism of Clindamycin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Clobetasol propi The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Clobetasol propionate.Clofazimine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Clofazimine.Clomipramine The metabolism of Clomipramine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Clonazepam The metabolism of Clonazepam can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Clonidine The metabolism of Clonidine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Clopidogrel The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Clopidogrel.Clozapine The serum concentration of Clozapine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Cobicistat The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Cobicistat.Cobimetinib The serum concentration of Cobimetinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Cocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Cocaine.Conivaptan The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Conivaptan.Copanlisib The serum concentration of Copanlisib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Cortisone acetate The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Cortisone acetate.Crizotinib The serum concentration of Crizotinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Curcumin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Curcumin.Cyclophosphamide The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Cyclosporine The serum concentration of Cyclosporine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Cyproterone acet The metabolism of Cyproterone acetate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Dabigatran ete The serum concentration of Dabigatran etexilate can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Dabrafenib The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Dabrafenib.Daclatasvir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Daclatasvir.Dacomitinib The serum concentration of Dacomitinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Dactinomycin The serum concentration of Dactinomycin can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Danazol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Danazol.Dapsone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Dapsone.Darbepoetin alfa The risk or severity of Thrombosis can be increased when Darbepoetin alfa is combined with Lorlatinib.Darunavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Darunavir.Dasatinib The serum concentration of Dasatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Daunorubicin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Daunorubicin.Deferasirox The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Deferasirox.Delavirdine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Delavirdine.Desogestrel The metabolism of Desogestrel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Desvenlafaxine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Desvenlafaxine.Deutetrabenazine The metabolism of Deutetrabenazine can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Dexamethasone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Dexamethasone.Dexamethasone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Dexamethasone acetate.Dextromethorphan The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Dextromethorphan.Diazepam The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.Dienogest The metabolism of Dienogest can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Diethylstilbestrol The metabolism of Diethylstilbestrol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Difluocortolone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Difluocortolone.Digitoxin The serum concentration of Digitoxin can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Digoxin Lorlatinib may increase the excretion rate of Digoxin which could result in a lower serum level and potentially a reduction in efficacy.Dihydroergocornine The metabolism of Dihydroergocornine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Dihydroergocristine The metabolism of Dihydroergocristine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Dihydroergotamine The metabolism of Dihydroergotamine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Diltiazem The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Diltiazem.Diphenhydramine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Diphenhydramine.Disulfiram The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Disulfiram.Docetaxel The metabolism of Docetaxel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Dofetilide The metabolism of Dofetilide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Domperidone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Domperidone.Doravirine The metabolism of Doravirine can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Doxazosin The metabolism of Doxazosin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Doxorubicin The serum concentration of Doxorubicin can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Dronedarone The metabolism of Dronedarone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Drospirenone The metabolism of Drospirenone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Dutasteride The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Dutasteride.Duvelisib The metabolism of Duvelisib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Dyclonine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Dyclonine.Ebastine The metabolism of Ebastine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Efavirenz The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Efavirenz.Elbasvir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Elbasvir.Elexacaftor The metabolism of Elexacaftor can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Eltrombopag The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Eltrombopag.Elvitegravir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Elvitegravir.Emapalumab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Emapalumab.Enasidenib The metabolism of Enasidenib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Entrectinib The metabolism of Entrectinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Enzalutamide The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Enzalutamide.Eplerenone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Eplerenone.Erdafitinib The metabolism of Erdafitinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ergotamine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ergotamine.Erlotinib The serum concentration of Erlotinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Erythromycin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Erythromycin.Erythropoietin The risk or severity of Thrombosis can be increased when Erythropoietin is combined with Lorlatinib.Estetrol The metabolism of Estetrol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Estradiol The metabolism of Estradiol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Estradiol acetate The metabolism of Estradiol acetate can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Estradiol benzoate The metabolism of Estradiol benzoate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Estradiol cypionate The metabolism of Estradiol cypionate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Estradiol dienant The metabolism of Estradiol dienanthate can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Estradiol valerate The metabolism of Estradiol valerate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Estrone sulfate The metabolism of Estrone sulfate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Eszopiclone The serum concentration of Eszopiclone can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Etanercept The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Etanercept.Ethinylestradiol The metabolism of Ethinylestradiol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ethyl chloride The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Ethyl chloride.Ethynodiol diac The metabolism of Ethynodiol diacetate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Etidocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Etidocaine.Etonogestrel The metabolism of Etonogestrel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Etoposide The serum concentration of Etoposide can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Everolimus The serum concentration of Everolimus can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Felodipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Felodipine.Fenofibrate The metabolism of Fenofibrate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Fexinidazole The metabolism of Fexinidazole can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Finasteride The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Finasteride.Fluconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fluconazole.Flunitrazepam The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Flunitrazepam.Fluocinonide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Fluocinonide.Fluocortolone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Fluocortolone.Flutamide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Flutamide.Fluticasone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fluticasone.Fluticasone fu The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fluticasone furoate.Fluticasone prop The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fluticasone propionate.Fluvastatin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fluvastatin.Fluvoxamine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fluvoxamine.Fosaprepitant The metabolism of Fosaprepitant can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Fosnetupitant The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fosnetupitant.Fosphenytoin The metabolism of Fosphenytoin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Fusidic acid The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Fusidic acid.Futibatinib The serum concentration of Futibatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Gefitinib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Gefitinib.Gemcitabine The serum concentration of Gemcitabine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Gemfibrozil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Gemfibrozil.Gestrinone The metabolism of Gestrinone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Gilteritinib The metabolism of Gilteritinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Glyburide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Glyburide.Golimumab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Golimumab.Halofantrine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Halofantrine.Haloperidol The serum concentration of Haloperidol can be increased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Hydrocortisone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Hydrocortisone.Hydrocortisone a The metabolism of Hydrocortisone acetate can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Hydrocortisone bu The metabolism of Hydrocortisone butyrate can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Hydrocortisone c The metabolism of Hydrocortisone cypionate can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Hydrocortisone ph The metabolism of Hydrocortisone phosphate can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Hydroxyprogeste The metabolism of Hydroxyprogesterone caproate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Hydroxyzine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Hydroxyzine.Ibrutinib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ibrutinib.Idelalisib The metabolism of Idelalisib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ifosfamide The metabolism of Ifosfamide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Iloperidone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Iloperidone.Imatinib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Imatinib.Imipramine The serum concentration of Imipramine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Indinavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Indinavir.Infigratinib The metabolism of Infigratinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Infliximab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Infliximab.Inotuzumab The serum concentration of Inotuzumab ozogamicin can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Irinotecan The metabolism of Irinotecan can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Isavuconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Isavuconazole.Isavuconazonium The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Isavuconazonium.Isoniazid The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Isoniazid.Isradipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Isradipine.Istradefylline The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Istradefylline.Itraconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Itraconazole.Ivacaftor The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ivacaftor.Ivosidenib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Ivosidenib.Ixabepilone The metabolism of Ixabepilone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ixazomib The metabolism of Ixazomib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ketoconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ketoconazole.Lacosamide The metabolism of Lacosamide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Lapatinib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Lapatinib.Ledipasvir The serum concentration of Ledipasvir can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Lefamulin Lorlatinib may increase the excretion rate of Lefamulin which could result in a lower serum level and potentially a reduction in efficacy.Lemborexant The serum concentration of Lemborexant can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Lercanidipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Lercanidipine.Letermovir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Letermovir.Levacetylmet The metabolism of Levacetylmethadol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Levamlodipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Levamlodipine.Levobupivacaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Levobupivacaine.Levoketoconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Levoketoconazole.Levomilnacipran The metabolism of Levomilnacipran can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Levonorgestrel The metabolism of Levonorgestrel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Lidocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Lidocaine.Linagliptin The serum concentration of Linagliptin can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Lomitapide The metabolism of Lomitapide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Lonafarnib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Lonafarnib.Lopinavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Lopinavir.Lovastatin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Lovastatin.Lumacaftor The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Lumacaftor.Lumateperone The serum concentration of Lumateperone can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Lynestrenol The metabolism of Lynestrenol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Mavacamten The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Mavacamten.Medroxyprog The metabolism of Medroxyprogesterone acetate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Megestrol ac The metabolism of Megestrol acetate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Meloxicam The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Meloxicam.Meperidine The metabolism of Meperidine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Mepivacaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Mepivacaine.Meprednisone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Meprednisone.Mestranol The metabolism of Mestranol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Methimazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Methimazole.Methotrexate The metabolism of Methotrexate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Methoxy po The risk or severity of Thrombosis can be increased when Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is combined with Lorlatinib.Methylene blue The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Methylene blue.Methylprednisone The metabolism of Methylprednisone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Methysergide The metabolism of Methysergide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Metreleptin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Metreleptin.Metronidazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.Miconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Miconazole.Midazolam The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Midazolam.Midostaurin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Midostaurin.Mifepristone The metabolism of Mifepristone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Milnacipran The metabolism of Milnacipran can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Mitotane The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Mitotane.Mobocertinib The metabolism of Mobocertinib can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Modafinil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Modafinil.Mometasone fu The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Mometasone furoate.Mycophenolate The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Mycophenolate mofetil.Nateglinide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nateglinide.Nefazodone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nefazodone.Nelfinavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nelfinavir.Neratinib The metabolism of Neratinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Netupitant The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Netupitant.Nevirapine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nevirapine.Nicardipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nicardipine.Nifedipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nifedipine.Nilotinib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nilotinib.Nilvadipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nilvadipine.Nintedanib The metabolism of Nintedanib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Nisoldipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nisoldipine.Nitrendipine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Nitrendipine.Nomegestrol The metabolism of Nomegestrol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Nomegestrol acetate The metabolism of Nomegestrol acetate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Norelgestromin The metabolism of Norelgestromin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Norethisterone The metabolism of Norethisterone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Norethynodrel The metabolism of Norethynodrel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Norgestimate The metabolism of Norgestimate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Norgestrel The metabolism of Norgestrel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Nortriptyline The serum concentration of Nortriptyline can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Olaparib The metabolism of Olaparib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Oliceridine The serum concentration of Oliceridine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Ondansetron The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ondansetron.Osilodrostat The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Osilodrostat.Osimertinib The serum concentration of Osimertinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Oxcarbazepine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Oxcarbazepine.Oxetacaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Oxetacaine.Oxybuprocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Oxybuprocaine.Oxybutynin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Oxybutynin.Oxycodone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Oxycodone.Paclitaxel The metabolism of Paclitaxel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Palbociclib The metabolism of Palbociclib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Paliperidone The serum concentration of Paliperidone can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Panobinostat The serum concentration of Panobinostat can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Paritaprevir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Paritaprevir.Pazopanib The serum concentration of Pazopanib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Peginesatide The risk or severity of Thrombosis can be increased when Peginesatide is combined with Lorlatinib.Pentamidine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Pentamidine.Pentobarbital The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Pentobarbital.Perampanel The metabolism of Perampanel can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Pexidartinib The metabolism of Pexidartinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Phenobarbital The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Phenobarbital.Phenol The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Phenol.Phenprocoumon The metabolism of Phenprocoumon can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Phenytoin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Phenytoin.Pimavanserin The metabolism of Pimavanserin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Pimozide The metabolism of Pimozide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Pitolisant The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Pitolisant.Pomalidomide The serum concentration of Pomalidomide can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Ponatinib The metabolism of Ponatinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ponesimod The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ponesimod.Posaconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Posaconazole.Pralsetinib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Pralsetinib.Pramocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Pramocaine.Praziquantel The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Praziquantel.Prednisolone p The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Prednisolone phosphate.Prednisone aceta The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Prednisone acetate.Pretomanid The metabolism of Pretomanid can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Prilocaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Prilocaine.Primaquine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Primaquine.Primidone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Primidone.Procaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Procaine.Progesterone The metabolism of Progesterone can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Proparacaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Proparacaine.Propoxycaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Propoxycaine.Propranolol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Propranolol.Quetiapine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Quetiapine.Quinidine The serum concentration of Quinidine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Quinine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Quinine.Ranolazine The metabolism of Ranolazine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Regorafenib The serum concentration of Regorafenib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Relugolix The serum concentration of Relugolix can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Reserpine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Reserpine.Retapamulin The metabolism of Retapamulin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ribociclib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ribociclib.Rifampicin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Rifampicin.Rifamycin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Rifamycin.Rifapentine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Rifapentine.Rilonacept The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Rilonacept.Rilpivirine The serum concentration of Rilpivirine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Rimegepant The metabolism of Rimegepant can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Risperidone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Risperidone.Ritonavir The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be increased when it is combined with Ritonavir.Rivaroxaban The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Rivaroxaban.Roflumilast The metabolism of Roflumilast can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Romidepsin The serum concentration of Romidepsin can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Ropivacaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Ropivacaine.Rosuvastatin The metabolism of Rosuvastatin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Rucaparib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Rucaparib.Ruxolitinib The metabolism of Ruxolitinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Salmeterol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Salmeterol.Saquinavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Saquinavir.Satralizumab The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Satralizumab.Saxagliptin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Saxagliptin.Secukinumab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Secukinumab.Segesterone acetate The metabolism of Segesterone acetate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Selpercatinib The serum concentration of Selpercatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Selumetinib The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Selumetinib.Sildenafil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Sildenafil.Siltuximab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Siltuximab.Simeprevir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Simeprevir.Simvastatin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Simvastatin.Siponimod The metabolism of Siponimod can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Sirolimus The serum concentration of Sirolimus can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Sofosbuvir The serum concentration of Sofosbuvir can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Somatrogon The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Somatrogon.Sonidegib The metabolism of Sonidegib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Sorafenib The metabolism of Sorafenib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Sotorasib The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Sotorasib.St. John's Wort The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with St. John's Wort.Stiripentol The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Stiripentol.Sunitinib The metabolism of Sunitinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Suvorexant The metabolism of Suvorexant can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tacrolimus The metabolism of Tacrolimus can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tadalafil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Tadalafil.Talazoparib The serum concentration of Talazoparib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Tamoxifen The metabolism of Tamoxifen can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tasimelteon The metabolism of Tasimelteon can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tazemetostat The metabolism of Tazemetostat can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tegafur The metabolism of Tegafur can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Telaprevir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Telaprevir.Telithromycin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Telithromycin.Telotristat ethyl The serum concentration of Lorlatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Telotristat ethyl.Temsirolimus The serum concentration of Temsirolimus can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Teniposide The metabolism of Teniposide can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tenofovir alafen The serum concentration of Tenofovir alafenamide can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Terfenadine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Terfenadine.Testosterone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Testosterone.Testosterone cyp The metabolism of Testosterone cypionate can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Testosterone en The metabolism of Testosterone enanthate can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tetracaine The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Lorlatinib is combined with Tetracaine.Tezacaftor The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Tezacaftor.Thalidomide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Thalidomide.Theophylline The metabolism of Theophylline can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Thiotepa The metabolism of Thiotepa can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Ticagrelor The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ticagrelor.Tipranavir The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Tipranavir.Tivozanib The metabolism of Tivozanib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tocilizumab The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Tocilizumab.Tolvaptan The serum concentration of Tolvaptan can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Topotecan The serum concentration of Topotecan can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Trabectedin The metabolism of Trabectedin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Tramadol The metabolism of Tramadol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Trastuzumab emtan The serum concentration of Trastuzumab emtansine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Trazodone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Trazodone.Tretinoin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Tretinoin.Triamcinolone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be increased when combined with Triamcinolone.Triazolam The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Triazolam.Trimipramine The serum concentration of Trimipramine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Troglitazone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Troglitazone.Troleandomycin The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Troleandomycin.Tucatinib The metabolism of Tucatinib can be decreased when combined with Lorlatinib.Udenafil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Udenafil.Ulipristal The metabolism of Ulipristal can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Valbenazine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Valbenazine.Vandetanib The metabolism of Vandetanib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Vardenafil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Vardenafil.Vemurafenib The serum concentration of Vemurafenib can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Venetoclax The serum concentration of Venetoclax can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Verapamil The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Verapamil.Viloxazine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Viloxazine.Vinblastine The serum concentration of Vinblastine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Vincristine The serum concentration of Vincristine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Vindesine The metabolism of Vindesine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Vinflunine The serum concentration of Vinflunine can be decreased when it is combined with Lorlatinib.Vinorelbine The metabolism of Vinorelbine can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Vonoprazan The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Vonoprazan.Vorapaxar The metabolism of Vorapaxar can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Voriconazole The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Voriconazole.Vortioxetine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Vortioxetine.Warfarin The metabolism of Warfarin can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Zaleplon The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Zaleplon.Zanubrutinib The metabolism of Zanubrutinib can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Zimelidine The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Zimelidine.Ziprasidone The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Ziprasidone.Zolpidem The metabolism of Zolpidem can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Zonisamide The metabolism of Lorlatinib can be decreased when combined with Zonisamide.Zuclopenthixol The metabolism of Zuclopenthixol can be increased when combined with Lorlatinib.Pregnancy and LactationPregnancy Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)], LORBRENA can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on LORBRENA use in pregnant women. Administration of lorlatinib to pregnant rats and rabbits by oral gavage during the period of organogenesis resulted in malformations, increased post-implantation loss, and abortion at maternal exposures that were equal to or less than the human exposure at the recommended dose of 100 mg once daily based on AUC (see Data). Advise a pregnant woman of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.Lactation There are no data on the presence of lorlatinib or its metabolites in either human or animal milk or its effects on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants, instruct women not to breastfeed during treatment with LORBRENA and for 7 days after the final dose.Why is this medication prescribed?

Lorlatinib is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults that has spread to other parts of the body. Lorlatinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How should this medicine be used?

Lorlatinib comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once daily. Take lorlatinib at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take lorlatinib exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. If you vomit after taking the medication,…

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