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dacomitinib

dacomitinib (VIZIMPRO) is a receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbb-2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01EB07
US status approved
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Drug details — dacomitinib
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

dacomitinib (VIZIMPRO) is a receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbb-2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dacomitinib
Brand VIZIMPRO
Mechanism Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 inhibitor
Target Epidermal growth factor receptor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code L01EB07

Mechanism of action

Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 inhibitor

Primary target: Epidermal growth factor receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. CAPLAND Phase 2 · Telethon Foundation · Advanced or metastatic untreated EGFR mutation positive NSCL

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Frequently asked questions

What is dacomitinib?

dacomitinib (VIZIMPRO) is a receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbb-2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dacomitinib?

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

What is the US approval status of dacomitinib?

dacomitinib 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.