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abiraterone
ABIRATERONE DR.REDDY''S
abiraterone (ABIRATERONE DR.REDDY''S) is a steroid 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.
Drug details — abiraterone
- Class
- Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02)
- Route
- —
- Patents
- 0
- Programs
- 42
- Data quality
- 0.83
Quick answer
abiraterone (ABIRATERONE DR.REDDY''S) is a steroid 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.
Key facts
Mechanism of action
Steroid 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Primary target: Androgen receptor
Approval history
| Authority | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EMA | approved | — |
| TGA | approved | — |
| NMPA | clinical trials | — |
Recent coverage
FDA Approves Capivasertib for PTEN-Deficient Prostate Cancer
FDA Approves Capivasertib for PTEN-Deficient prostate cancer, expanding TRUQAP into a new oncology setting. The approval pairs capivasertib with abiraterone and prednisone for adults with PTEN-deficient metastatic androgen pathway modulation-naive or sensitive disease.
FDA approves capivasertib plus abiraterone and prednisone in PTEN-deficient mHSPC
The FDA approved capivasertib plus abiraterone and prednisone for adult patients with PTEN-deficient metastatic androgen pathway modulation-naïve or sensitive prostate cancer. The move creates a new catalyst for AstraZeneca’s Truqap and adds a biomarker-defined prostate cancer use to track.
Truqap gains US approval in PTEN-deficient metastatic prostate cancer
AstraZeneca’s Truqap (capivasertib) has been approved in the US with abiraterone and prednisone for PTEN-deficient metastatic prostate cancer. The move creates a first-in-class targeted option and a new catalyst to watch for BD teams, investors, and analysts.
FDA Advisory Committee Recommends AstraZeneca's TRUQAP for PTEN-Deficient Prostate Cancer
FDA Advisory Committee votes 7-1 to recommend AstraZeneca's TRUQAP (capivasertib) for PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer patients.
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Frequently asked questions
What is abiraterone?
abiraterone (ABIRATERONE DR.REDDY''S) is a steroid 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.
What is the brand name for abiraterone?
ABIRATERONE DR.REDDY''S is a marketed brand name for abiraterone. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.