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. 2023 Jul 1;14(5):419–438. doi: 10.6004/jadpro.2023.14.5.7

Table 3. QT Prolongation Monitoring Recommendations.

Medication FDA-approved indications QTcP frequency Monitoring recommendations
Asciminib Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myelogenous leukemia 1%–10% Monitor if history of cardiovascular risk factors
Adagrasib Non–small cell lung cancer 10%–30% ECG and electrolytes at baseline, and as clinically necessary for high-risk patients
Bosutinib Chronic myelogenous leukemia 1%–10% NA
Ceritinib Non–small cell lung cancer 1%–10% to 10%–30% ECG and electrolytes periodically in high-risk patients
Crizotinib Non–small cell lung cancer 1%–10% ECG and electrolytes in high-risk patients
Dasatinib Chronic myelogenous leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia < 1% ECG in high-risk patients
Encorafenib Melanoma < 1% Monitor high-risk patients
Entrectinib Non–small cell lung cancer, solid tumors 1%–10% ECG and electrolytes at baseline and periodically
Gilteritinib Acute myeloid leukemia 1%–10% ECG at baseline on days 8 and 15 of cycle 1, and before the start of the next two subsequent treatment cycles
Glasdegib Acute myeloid leukemia 1%–10% ECG at baseline, 1 week after initiation, once monthly for 2 months following initiation, and as clinically necessary
Ivosidenib Acute myeloid leukemia 10%–30% ECG at baseline, at least once weekly for the first 3 weeks of therapy, and once monthly for duration of therapy. Monitor electrolytes at baseline and periodically
Lapatinib Breast cancer < 1% Consider ECG at baseline and periodically in high-risk patients
Lenvatinib Renal cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, thyroid cancer, endometrial carcinoma 1%–10% ECG and electrolytes in high-risk patients
Midostaurin Acute myeloid leukemia, mast cell leukemia 10%–30% Consider ECG in high-risk patients
Mobocertinib Non–small cell lung cancer 1%–10% ECG and electrolytes at baseline and as clinically necessary. Avoid strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors or drugs known to prolong QTc interval
Nilotinib Chronic myelogenous leukemia 1%–10% ECG and electrolytes at baseline. ECG at 7 days and with dose change
Osimertinib Non–small cell lung cancer 1%–10% Monitor ECG and electrolytes periodically in high-risk patients
Pacritinib Myelofibrosis 1%–10% ECG and electrolytes at baseline and periodically.
Pazopanib Renal cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma 1%–10% ECG and electrolytes at baseline and periodically
Ribociclib Breast cancer 1%–10% ECG at baseline, at day 14 of cycle 1, at start of cycle 2, and as clinically indicated. Electrolytes at baseline and at beginning and end of the first six cycles.
Selpercatinib Lung cancer, thyroid cancer 10%–30% Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and TSH at baseline and periodically during treatment. Monitor QT interval more frequently when used with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors or drugs known to prolong QTc interval
Sorafenib Renal cell cancer, hepatocellular cancer, differentiated thyroid cancer < 1% ECG and electrolytes in high-risk patients
Sunitinib Renal cell carcinoma, GIST, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor < 1% Consider ECG at baseline and periodically with electrolytes
Vandetanib Medullary thyroid cancer 10%–30% Monitor electrolytes at baseline and periodically. ECG at baseline, 2–4 weeks, and 8–12 weeks after initiation, then every 3 months or as clinically necessary
Vemurafenib Melanoma 30%–50% to > 50% Monitor electrolytes at baseline and with dosage adjustments. Monitor ECG at baseline, 15 days post initiation, then monthly for 3 months, then every 3 months thereafter and with dose adjustments
Vorinostat Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma 1%–10% NA

Note. NA = not available; FDA = US Food and Drug Administration; QTcP = prolongation of the corrected QT interval on the ECG; ECG = electrocardiogram; GIST = gastrointestinal stromal tumor; TSH = thyroid stimulating hormone. Information from Lexicomp (2022); Micromedex (2022).