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alectinib

alectinib (ALECENSA) is a eml4-alk. Associated with Hoffmann-La Roche.

EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01ED03
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 12
News articles 4
Drug details — alectinib

Quick answer

alectinib (ALECENSA) is a eml4-alk. Associated with Hoffmann-La Roche.

Key facts

INN alectinib
Brand ALECENSA
Mechanism EML4-ALK
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01ED03

Mechanism of action

EML4-ALK

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Alectinib Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  2. Alectinib - Usual Phase 3 · Lxo Ireland Designated · ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  3. BO28984 Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lun
  4. BO40336 Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Completely resected, Stage Ib (tumors ≥ 4 cm) to Stage IIIa,
  5. BO40729 Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Advanced Malignancies
  6. BO42777 Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  7. ABP-2019 Phase 2 · George Institute for · locally advanced (stage III) and not suitable for curative t
  8. ALECTINIB Phase 2 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · ALK fusion-positive extracranial solid or primary CNS tumors

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  3. apremilast Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
  4. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. axitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is alectinib?

alectinib (ALECENSA) is a eml4-alk. Associated with Hoffmann-La Roche.

What is the brand name for alectinib?

ALECENSA is a marketed brand name for alectinib. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.