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SANCUSO® (granisetron transdermal system) prescribing information

When to consider SANCUSO

Are your patients on chemotherapy experiencing diseases or treatment-related complications that make it difficult to take or retain oral antiemetics?

Cancer type

Head and neck cancer7

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Chemoradiationb
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Chemotherapy
  • Platinum-based (cisplatin, carboplatin)
  • Microtubule inhibitor (paclitaxel)
  • Antimetabolite (5-FU)

Breast cancer8

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Chemotherapy
  • Platinum-based (cisplatin, carboplatin)
  • Microtubule inhibitor (paclitaxel)
  • Antimetabolite (5-FU)

Lung cancer9

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Chemoradiationb
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Chemotherapy
  • Platinum-based (cisplatin, carboplatin)

Gastrointestinal cancer10

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Chemoradiationb
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Chemotherapy
  • Platinum-based (cisplatin, carboplatin)
  • Antimetabolite (5-FU)
  • Anthracycline (doxorubicin, epirubicin)

Gynecological cancer11,12

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Chemoradiationb
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Chemotherapy
  • Platinum-based (cisplatin, carboplatin)

Testicular cancer13

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Chemoradiationb
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Chemotherapy
  • Platinum-based (cisplatin, carboplatin)

Colorectal cancer14,15

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Chemoradiationb
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Chemotherapy
  • Platinum-based (cisplatin, carboplatin)
  • Microtubule inhibitor (paclitaxel) (5-FU)

Possible chemotherapy complicationsb

Difficulty swallowing is a possible complication of chemotherapy

Difficulty swallowing2
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Limited gut motility and absorption is a possible complication of chemotherapy

Limited gut motility/​absorption3
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When to consider SANCUSO

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Stay Informed
  1. Patients with cancer who are mechanically compromised include those with oral and/or gastrointestinal impairment associated with chemotherapy, with or without radiation, or tumor burden, who may be unable to take or retain oral antiemetics.2
  2. SANCUSO is not indicated for radiation-induced nausea and vomiting.1
Indication and Important Safety Information

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Sancuso® (granisetron transdermal system) is indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in adults receiving moderately and/or highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens of up to 5 consecutive days.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Sancuso is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to granisetron or to any of the components of the transdermal system.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reaction (≥ 3%) is constipation.

You are encouraged to report suspected adverse reactions to Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-Sancuso or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

See full Prescribing Information for SANCUSO.

Verify all references:
  1. SANCUSO [package insert]. Bridgewater, NJ: Kyowa Kirin, Inc.; 2020.
  2. Lalla RV, Bowen J, Barasch A, et al. MASCC/​ISOO clinical practice guidelines for the management of mucositis secondary to cancer therapy. Cancer. 2014;120(10):1453-1461. doi:10.1002/​cncr.28592.
  3. Keller J, Layer P. Intestinal and anorectal motility and functional disorders. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2009;23(3):407-423. doi:10.1016/​j.bpg.2009.02.012.
  4. Schulmeister L. Granisetron transdermal system: a new option to help prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2009;13(6):711-714. doi:10.1188/​09.CJON.711-714.
  5. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Antiemesis. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​antiemesis.pdf. Updated July 20, 2011. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  6. Chemo brain. American Cancer Society website. http://​www.cancer.org/​treatment/​treatments-and-side-effects/​physical-side-effects/​changes-in-mood-or-thinking/​chemo-brain.html. Updated June 9, 2016. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  7. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Head and neck cancers. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​head-and-neck.pdf. Updated May 30, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  8. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Breast cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​breast.pdf. Updated April 1, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  9. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Small cell lung cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​sclc.pdf. Updated June 18, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  10. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Gastric cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​gastric.pdf. Updated May 30, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  11. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Ovarian cancer: including fallopian tube caner and primary peritoneal cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​ovarian.pdf. Updated May 9, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  12. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Cervical cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​cervical.pdf. Updated August 7, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  13. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Testicular cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​testicular.pdf. December 13, 2013. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  14. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Colon cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​colon.pdf. Updated August 20, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  15. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): Rectal cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://​www.nccn.org/​professionals/​physician_gls/​pdf/​rectal.pdf. Updated August 20, 2014. Accessed December 18, 2019.
  16. Jensen SB, Pedersen AML, Vissink A, et al. A systematic review of salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia induced by cancer therapies: prevalence, severity and impact on quality of life. Support Care Cancer. 2010;18(8):1039-1060. doi:10.1007/​s00520-010-0827-8.
  17. Stacey R, Green JT. Radiation-induced small bowel disease: latest developments and clinical guidance. Ther Adv Chronic Dis. 2014;5(1):15-29. doi:10.1177/​2040622313510730.
  18. Ripamonti CI, Easson AM, Gerdes H. Management of malignant bowel obstruction. Eur J Cancer. 2008;44(8):1105-1115. doi:10.1016/​j.ejca.2008.02.028.