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Are there any safety or efficacy data regarding the use of EGFR inhibitors in patients on hemodialysis for ESRD?

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Medical Oncology · Georgetown University Hospital

It's limited. Erlotinib is metabolized in the liver and pharmacokinetic data in patients on hemodialysis is similar to those with normal function. This was reported in a 3 patient case series (Togashi et al, JTO 2010). Appears comparable with osimertinib as well. A case report (Tamura et al, Lung Ca...

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