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SUMMARY
- RYBREVANT (amivantamab-vmjw) is a low fucose, fully human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1)-based bispecific antibody with immune cell-directing activity that targets epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations and mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) mutations and amplifications in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).1
- LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) is a third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI).2
- MARIPOSA (NCT04487080) is an ongoing, phase 3, randomized study evaluating the efficacy and safety of RYBREVANT and lazertinib combination therapy (open-label, n=429) vs osimertinib (double-blind, n=429) vs lazertinib (double-blind, n=216) as first-line treatment in patients with EGFR-mutated (Exon 19 deletion [Exon19del] or Exon 21 L858R substitution), locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC.2-4
- MARIPOSA-2 (NCT04988295) is an ongoing, phase 3, randomized, open-label study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of RYBREVANT-lazertinib-chemotherapy (pemetrexed and carboplatin; n=263) and RYBREVANT-chemotherapy (pemetrexed and carboplatin; n=131) vs chemotherapy alone (pemetrexed and carboplatin; n=263) in patients with EGFR-mutated (Exon19del or Exon 21 L858R substitution), locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC on or after osimertinib monotherapy.5,6
- Information on prophylaxis and reactive management of oral mucositis from the MARIPOSA and MARIPOSA-2 study protocols is summarized below.
- Please refer to RYBREVANT product labeling for complete safety information, including dose modification guidelines for adverse reactions.
- Please refer to product labeling for carboplatin and/or pemetrexed for complete prescribing information.
MANAGEMENT OF ORAL MUCOSITIS IN MARIPOSA AND MARIPOSA-2 STUDIES
Mucositis is a well-recognized toxicity associated with anti-EGFR therapeutics, and may be mild/moderate and localized (grade 1-2) or severe and widespread (grade ≥3). As a result, the MARIPOSA and MARIPOSA-2 protocols include recommendations to prevent or minimize patient discomfort associated with this toxicity. Prophylaxis should occur according to local institutional practice and guidelines, and should include the following7,8:
Prophylaxis Recommendations7,8
- Use good oral hygiene, with dentition review and referral to an oral hygienist if necessary.
- Use a soft toothbrush.
- Use mild-flavored toothpastes.
- Use saline-peroxide or salt and soda mouthwashes 3 or 4 times per day.
- Use water soluble lubrication agents like artificial saliva (for xerostomia or dry mouth).
- Avoid spicy, acidic, hard, and hot food and beverages.
Reactive Management Guidelines7,8
- Asymptomatic or mild symptoms: topical steroid (dexamethasone 0.5/mL elixir) and lidocaine jelly 2%-5% or solution (swish and spit) 4 times per day.
- Co-trimoxazole lozenges can be used to prevent secondary Candida infection.
- In cases of moderate to severe pain:
- Compounded mouthwash (eg, “magic mouthwash”) including an antifungal, steroid, antihistamine, anesthetic, and/or antacid/mucosal coating agent as per local practice and guidelines.
- Dexamethasone solution 3.3 mg/5 mL swish and spit 4 times per day, and lidocaine jelly 2%-5% or solution 4 times per day.
Literature Search
A literature search of MEDLINE®, Embase®, BIOSIS Previews®, and DerwentDrug File (and/or other resources, including internal/external databases) was conducted on
09 June 2025. The information included in this response is limited to relevant data from the registrational studies for RYBREVANT.
1 | Moores SL, Chiu ML, Bushey BS, et al. A novel bispecific antibody targeting EGFR and cMet is effective against EGFR inhibitor-resistant lung tumors. Cancer Res. 2016;76(13):3942-3953. |
2 | Cho BC, Felip E, Hayashi H, et al. MARIPOSA: phase 3 study of first-line amivantamab + lazertinib versus osimertinib in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. Future Oncol. 2022;18(6):639-647. |
3 | Janssen Research & Development, LLC. A phase 3, randomized study of amivantamab and lazertinib combination therapy versus osimertinib versus lazertinib as first-line treatment in patients with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000- [cited 2025 June 09]. Available from: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04487080 NLM Identifier: NCT04487080. |
4 | Cho BC, Lu S, Felip E, et al. Amivantamab plus lazertinib in previously untreated EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC. N Engl J Med. 2024;391(16):1486-1498. |
5 | Janssen Research & Development, LLC. A phase 3, open-label, randomized study of amivantamab and lazertinib in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy compared with platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer after osimertinib failure. In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000- [cited 2025 June 09]. Available from: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04988295 NLM Identifier: NCT04988295. |
6 | Passaro A, Wang J, Wang Y, et al. Amivantamab plus chemotherapy with and without lazertinib in EGFR-mutant advanced NSCLC after disease progression on osimertinib: primary results from the phase III MARIPOSA-2 study. Ann Oncol. 2024;35(1):77-90. |
7 | Cho BC, Lu S, Felip E, et al. Clinical Protocol for: Amivantamab plus lazertinib in previously untreated EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC. N Engl J Med. 2024;391(16):1486-1498. |
8 | Passaro A, Wang J, Wang Y, et al. Clinical Protocol for: Amivantamab plus chemotherapy with and without lazertinib in EGFR-mutant advanced NSCLC after disease progression on osimertinib: primary results from the phase 3 MARIPOSA-2 study. Ann Oncol. 2024;35(1):77-90. |