Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Augtyro

Descriptions


Repotrectinib is used to treat ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread within your chest or to other parts of the body. Your doctor will perform a test to see if you have the ROS1 gene before you take this medicine.

Repotrectinib is also used to treat solid tumors (cancer) that are caused by certain abnormal NTRK genes and have spread after treatment, or surgery to remove the cancer is likely to cause severe complications, and the cancer grew or spread on other treatments or there is no other treatment option. Your doctor will perform a test to make sure this medicine is right for you.

Repotrectinib belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule