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Drug profile · INN

afatinib maleate

afatinib maleate (GIOTRIF) is a epidermal growth factor receptor erbb1 inhibitor.

PMDA: approved
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Drug details — afatinib maleate
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Quick answer

afatinib maleate (GIOTRIF) is a epidermal growth factor receptor erbb1 inhibitor.

Key facts

INN afatinib maleate
Brand GIOTRIF
Mechanism Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 inhibitor
Target Epidermal growth factor receptor

Mechanism of action

Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 inhibitor

Primary target: Epidermal growth factor receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. IRSSP-001 Phase 2 · George Institute for · Patients diagnosed with unresectable and / or metastatic loc

Related & competitor drugs

  1. erlotinib hydrochloride Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 inhibitor
  2. lapatinib ditosylate Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 inhibitor
  3. mobocertinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  4. mobocertinib succinate Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 inhibitor
  5. neratinib maleate Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 inhibitor
  6. afatinib dimaleate Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is afatinib maleate?

afatinib maleate (GIOTRIF) is a epidermal growth factor receptor erbb1 inhibitor.

What is the brand name for afatinib maleate?

GIOTRIF is a marketed brand name for afatinib maleate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.