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ado-trastuzumab emtansine

ado-trastuzumab emtansine (KADCYLA) is a receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbb-2 binding agent. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — ado-trastuzumab emtansine
US status
approved
Class
Route
SINGLE-USE
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0
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Quick answer

ado-trastuzumab emtansine (KADCYLA) is a receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbb-2 binding agent. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ado-trastuzumab emtansine
Brand KADCYLA
Mechanism Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 binding agent
Target Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2
Route SINGLE-USE
Formulation VIAL

Mechanism of action

Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 binding agent

Primary target: Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is ado-trastuzumab emtansine?

ado-trastuzumab emtansine (KADCYLA) is a receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbb-2 binding agent. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ado-trastuzumab emtansine?

KADCYLA is a marketed brand name for ado-trastuzumab emtansine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ado-trastuzumab emtansine?

ado-trastuzumab emtansine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.