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Larotrectinib: uses, dosing, side effects & brands

Larotrectinib is a medicine sold in the U.S. under one brand, for neoplasm metastasis. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.

By the pharmaranks editorial teamReviewed against the FDA (openFDA label, NDC Directory & Enforcement) sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026How we research

Key facts

Treats (across its forms)
Neoplasm Metastasis
Available as
Capsule · Solution
Sold as
Vitrakvi
Prescription?
Prescription only
Generic available?
Not in our catalog

How larotrectinib is dosed

From the FDA label for Vitrakvi (application NDA210861). Other larotrectinib products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.

Select patients for treatment with VITRAKVI based on the presence of a NTRK gene fusion ( 2.1 , 14 ). Recommended Dosage in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Body Surface Area of 1 Meter-Squared or greater: 100 mg orally twice daily ( 2.2 ) Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients with Body Surface Area of Less Than 1 Meter-Squared: 100 mg/m 2 orally twice daily ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Select patients for treatment with VITRAKVI based on the presence of a NTRK gene fusion in tumor specimens [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . In patients with secretory breast cancer, mammary analogue secretory cancer (MASC), congenital mesoblastic nephroma (CMN), or infantile fibrosarcoma, consider treatment without confirmation of NTRK rearrangements in tumor specimens. Information on FDA-approved tests is available at http://www.fda.gov/companiondiagnostics. 2.2 Recommended Dosage Recommended Dosage in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Body Surface Area of 1 Meter-Squared or greater The recommended dosage of VITRAKVI is 100 mg orally twice daily, with or without food, until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients with Body Surface Area Less Than 1 Meter-Squared The recommended dosage of VITRAKVI is 100 mg/m 2 orally twice daily, with or without food, until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for…

Larotrectinib side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Central Nervous System Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Skeletal Fractures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common (≥ 20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, with VITRAKVI were increased AST, increased ALT, anemia, hypoalbuminemia, musculoskeletal pain, increased alkaline phosphatase, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, hypocalcemia, fatigue, vomiting, cough, constipation, pyrexia, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and rash ( 6 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-842-2937 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Unless noted, data in WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and below reflects exposure to VITRAKVI in 444 patients, including 62% patients exposed for greater than 6 months, 44% patients exposed for greater than 1 year, and 30% patients exposed for greater than 2 years. VITRAKVI was studied in one adult dose-finding…

Who shouldn’t take larotrectinib

None. None. ( 4 )

Larotrectinib drug interactions

Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors with VITRAKVI. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the VITRAKVI dose. ( 2.5 , 7.1 ) Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Monitor for adverse reactions more frequently in patients coadministered a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor with VITRAKVI and reduce the VITRAKVI dosage based on severity of adverse reactions. ( 7.1 ) Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inducers with VITRAKVI. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the VITRAKVI dose. ( 2.6 , 7.1 ) Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers: Increase the VITRAKVI dose. ( 2.6 , 7.1 ) Sensitive CYP3A4 Substrates: Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with VITRAKVI. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on VITRAKVI Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Coadministration of VITRAKVI with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase larotrectinib plasma concentrations, which may result in a higher incidence of adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Avoid coadministration of VITRAKVI with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, including grapefruit or grapefruit juice. If coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, modify VITRAKVI dose as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . In patients coadministered a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor with VITRAKVI, monitor for adverse reactions more frequently and reduce the VITRAKVI dosage based on the severity of emergent adverse reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Strong and Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers Coadministration of VITRAKVI with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer may decrease larotrectinib plasma concentrations, which may decrease the efficacy of VITRAKVI [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Avoid coadministration of VITRAKVI with strong CYP3A4 inducers, including St. John's wort. If coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inducers cannot be avoided, modify VITRAKVI dose as recommended. For coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inducers, modify VITRAKVI dose as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ]. 7.2 Effects of VITRAKVI on Other Drugs Sensitive CYP3A4 Substrates Coadministration of VITRAKVI with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may increase their plasma concentrations, which may increase the incidence or severity of adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid coadministration of VITRAKVI with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. If coadministration of these sensitive CYP3A4 substrates cannot be avoided, monitor patients for increased adverse reactions of these drugs.

Every larotrectinib product we track (1)

Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.

Only one: Vitrakvi.

Can you crush or split larotrectinib?

At least one larotrectinibproduct is labelled to be swallowed whole — crushing an extended-release tablet releases the whole day’s dose at once. Which applies depends on the form you were given.

What each larotrectinib label says about crushing, splitting and chewing

What people report to the FDA about larotrectinib

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 4 reports naming larotrectinib, and the FDA flagged 100% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:

  • pericarditis2 reports
  • ataxia1 reports
  • gait disturbance1 reports
  • infection1 reports
  • interstitial lung disease1 reports
  • jaundice cholestatic1 reports
  • pericardial effusion1 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean larotrectinib caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label section above.

Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved July 25, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is larotrectinib?

Vitrakvi (Larotrectinib Sulfate) is a medication used to treat Neoplasm Metastasis.

Can you take larotrectinib with other medicines?

It depends on the medicine. We check it against the FDA labels rather than guessing: our interaction checker searches each drug's own label for the other and quotes what it says, naming the section it came from. Run larotrectinib against whatever else you take — and remember that a label not naming a drug is not the same as that combination being safe.

What forms does larotrectinib come in?

Across the brands we track, larotrectinib is currently marketed as capsule and solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory. Each form is dosed differently — follow the label for the exact product you were prescribed.

Is there a generic larotrectinib?

We do not currently list a generic-labelled larotrectinib product. That does not always mean none exists — it means none appears under a generic name in the FDA data we track. Ask your pharmacist.

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We summarise public FDA and NIH sources — for a clinical claim, cite the primary source we link to as well.

Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.

Read the full FDA label for larotrectinib on DailyMed (NIH) ↗.