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asciminib

asciminib (SCEMBLIX) is a bcr/abl fusion protein inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01EA06
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 12
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Drug details — asciminib
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
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Patents
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Programs
12
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Quick answer

asciminib (SCEMBLIX) is a bcr/abl fusion protein inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Key facts

INN asciminib
Brand SCEMBLIX
Mechanism Bcr/Abl fusion protein inhibitor
Target Tyrosine-protein kinase ABL1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01EA06

Mechanism of action

Bcr/Abl fusion protein inhibitor

Primary target: Tyrosine-protein kinase ABL1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. ASCIMINIB HYDROCHLORIDE, ASCIMINIB Phase 3 · Novartis India · Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in chronic phase (CML-CP)
  2. Asciminib Phase 3 · Novartis India · Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
  3. CABL001A2001B Phase 3 · Novartis India · chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) or Philadelphia Chromosom
  4. CABL001J12301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  5. CABL001J12302 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  6. Asciminib, ASCIMINIB HYDROCHLORIDE Phase 2 · Novartis India · Philadelphia positive Chronic Myeloid leukemia in Chronic Ph
  7. CABL001E2201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in chronic phase (CML-CP), prev
  8. CABL001I12201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chr

Related & competitor drugs

  1. abiraterone acetate Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02)
  2. anagrelide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  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 asciminib?

asciminib (SCEMBLIX) is a bcr/abl fusion protein inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

What is the brand name for asciminib?

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