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dabrafenib

dabrafenib (TAFINLAR) is a serine/threonine-protein kinase b-raf inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01EC02
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 7
News articles 1
Drug details — dabrafenib

Quick answer

dabrafenib (TAFINLAR) is a serine/threonine-protein kinase b-raf inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Key facts

INN dabrafenib
Brand TAFINLAR
Mechanism Serine/threonine-protein kinase B-raf inhibitor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01EC02

Mechanism of action

Serine/threonine-protein kinase B-raf inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Dabrafenib Phase 3 · Novartis India · Malignant Melanoma
  2. DABRAFENIB , TRAMETINIB Phase 2 · Disc Medicine · ANAPLASTIC THYROID CANCER
  3. Dabrafenib Phase 2 · Novartis India · Cancer
  4. dabrafenib Phase 2 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Solid Tumours
  5. CPDR001X2X01B Phase 1 · Novartis India · Different types of advanced cancer
  6. TRAME-13-25 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Adjuvant treatment of BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive
  7. dabrafenib Approved · Novartis India · Melanoma

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  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 dabrafenib?

dabrafenib (TAFINLAR) is a serine/threonine-protein kinase b-raf inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

What is the brand name for dabrafenib?

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