Temsirolimus
- CAS Codes:162635-04-3
- PHARMGKB ID:162635-04-3
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Chemistry
- Pharmacologic Category
- Mechanism of Action
- Therapeutic Use
- Pregnancy and Lactation Implications
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions
- Genes that may be involved
- Substrate of
- Inhibits
- Drug Interactions
- Nutrition/Nutraceutical Interactions
- Dosage
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Special Considerations
Brand Names
Europe
Austria: Torisel; Belgium: Torisel; Bulgaria: Torisel; Cyprus: Torisel; Czech Republic: Torisel; Denmark: Torisel; Estonia: Torisel; Finland: Torisel; France: Torisel; Germany: Torisel; Greece: Torisel; Hungary: Torisel; Ireland: Torisel; Italy: Torisel; Latvia: Torisel; Lithuania: Torisel; Luxembourg: Torisel; Malta: Torisel; Netherlands: Torisel; Poland: Torisel; Portugal: Torisel; Romania: Torisel; Slovakia: Torisel; Slovenia: Torisel; Spain: Torisel; Sweden: Torisel; UK: Torisel.
North America
Canada: Torisel; USA: Torisel.
Latin America
Argentina: Torisel.
Drug combinations
Chemistry
Temsirolimus: C~56~H~87~NO~16~. Mw: 1030.29. (1) Rapamycin, 42-[3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropanoate]; (2)(3S,6R,7E,9R,10R,12R,14S,15E,17E,19E,21S,23S,26R,27,34aS)-9,10,12,13,14,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,32,33,34,34a-Hexadecahydro-9,27-dihydroxy-3-[(1R)-2-[(1S,3R,4R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxycyclohexyl]-1-methylethyl]-10,21-dimethoxy-6,8,12,14,20,26-hexamethyl-23,27-epoxy-3H-pyrido[2,1-c][1,4]oxaazacyclohentriacontine-1,5,11,28,29(4H,6H,31H)-pentone 4′-[2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propionate]; (3) Rapamycin 42-[2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propionate]. CAS-162635-04-3 (2004).
Pharmacologic Category
Other Antineoplastic Agents; Protein Kinase Inhibitors. mTOR Kinase Inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
Temsirolimus and its active metabolite, sirolimus, are targeted inhibitors of mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) kinase activity. In renal cell carcinoma, mTOR inhibition also exhibits anti-angiogenesis activity by reducing levels of HIF~1~ and HIF~2~-α (hypoxia inducible factors) and vascular endothelial growth factor.
Therapeutic use
Treatment of advanced renal cell cancer.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Embryotoxicity and fetotoxicity may occur, as evidenced by increased mortality, reduced fetal weights, and delayed ossification in animal studies. There are no adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Not recommended in lactation.
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
History of anaphylaxis after exposure to temsirolimus, sirolimus, or any component of the formulation.
Warnings and precautions
Hypersensitivity/infusion reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis, apnea, dyspnea, flushing, loss of consciousness, hypotension, and/or chest pain) reported. Infusion reaction may occur with initial or subsequent infusions. Use with caution in hypersensitivity to polysorbate 80. Angioedema reported (concurrent use with other drugs known to cause angioedema (e.g. ACEIs) may increase risk). Cases of bowel perforation (fatal) have occurred. Treatment may result in immunosuppression, may increase risk of opportunistic infections and/or sepsis. Interstitial lung disease, sometimes fatal, reported. Acute renal failure with rapid progression reported, including cases unresponsive to dialysis. May be associated with impaired wound healing (use caution in perioperative period). CNS metastases/tumors may be at increased risk for developing intracerebral bleeding. Increases in serum glucose common, may alter insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic therapy requirements in diabetes. Use with caution in hepatic impairment. Temsirolimus predominantly cleared by liver. Use with caution in hyperlipidemia, may increase serum lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides). Patients receiving anticoagulant therapy may be at increased risk for developing intracerebral bleeding. Use with caution in patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors and moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. Patients should not be immunized with live viral vaccines during or shortly after treatment and should avoid close contact with recently vaccinated (live vaccine) individuals.