Substance / Medication

Vismodegib

Overview

Active Ingredient
vismodegib
RxNorm CUI
1242987

Indications

ERIVEDGE is indicated for the treatment of adults with metastatic basal cell carcinoma, or with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has recurred following surgery or who are not candidates for surgery and who are not candidates for radiation.

Labeler: Genentech, Inc.Updated: 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Use in Specific Populations (8.1) [see,] ERIVEDGE can cause embryo-fetal death or severe birth defects when administered to a pregnant woman. ERIVEDGE is embryotoxic, fetotoxic, and teratogenic in animals. Teratogenic effects included severe midline defects, missing di

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

None.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Safety and Efficacy of Vismodegib and Sonidegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Doyle Cindy M, Cevik Jevan, Ramakrishnan Anand · Head Neck · 2026
PMID: 41025405Meta-Analysis
Exploring vismodegib: A non-surgical breakthrough in the management of advanced periocular basal cell carcinoma.
Lavasidis Georgios, Tzamalis Argyrios, Tsinopoulos Ioannis et al. · Cancer Treat Res Commun · 2024
PMID: 38367414Meta-Analysis
Vismodegib in Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: A systematic review.
Palmeiro Ana Gusmão, Carvalho Mélissa, Gonçalves Castro Cristina et al. · Australas J Dermatol · 2024
PMID: 38867459Meta-Analysis
The Role of Surgery After Remission of Nonsystemic Extensive Periorbital Basal Cell Carcinoma Treated by Vismodegib: A Systematic Review.
Peillex Delphine, Passemard Léa, Magnin Benoit et al. · Dermatol Surg · 2022
PMID: 36054041Meta-Analysis
Levocarnitine for vismodegib-associated muscle spasms: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, investigator-initiated trial.
Cannon J G D, Tran D C, Li S et al. · J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · 2018
PMID: 29405443RCT
Pharmacokinetics and safety of vismodegib in patients with advanced solid malignancies and hepatic impairment.
Abou-Alfa Ghassan K, Lewis Lionel D, LoRusso Patricia et al. · Cancer Chemother Pharmacol · 2017
PMID: 28523596RCTFull text (PMC)
Effect of Calcium Channel Blockade on Vismodegib-Induced Muscle Cramps.
Ally Mina S, Tang Jean Y, Lindgren Joselyn et al. · JAMA Dermatol · 2015
PMID: 26200175RCT
Disproportionality analysis comparing safety profiles of sonidegib and vismodegib based on the FAERS database.
Zheng Zhixing, Wang Zhengeng, Guo Qinghui et al. · Sci Rep · 2025
PMID: 41174139ObservationalFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Vismodegib (substance)
SNOMED CT
703812008
UMLS CUI
C2987716
RxNorm CUI
1242987
Labeler
Genentech, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.