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degarelix

degarelix (FIRMAGON 120MG) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02) L02BX02
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 13
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Drug details — degarelix
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02)
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Patents
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Programs
13
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Quick answer

degarelix (FIRMAGON 120MG) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

Key facts

INN degarelix
Brand FIRMAGON 120MG
Mechanism Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02)
ATC code L02BX02

Mechanism of action

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 1414-ROG-GUCG Phase 3 · Ningbo Cancer Hospital · very high risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer
  2. 64091742PCR3001 Phase 3 · Janssen-Cilag International N.V · Metastatic Prostate Cancer
  3. CAAA617C12301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (
  4. EORTC-2238-GUCG Phase 3 · Ningbo Cancer Hospital · Metastatic hormone naïve prostate cancer (mHNPC)
  5. UC-GTG-2306 Phase 3 · Ningbo Cancer Hospital · Castrate-resistant prostate cancer with oligometastases on f
  6. BAY 1841788 for Hormone Naive Prostate Cancer Phase 2 · Ningbo Cancer Hospital · Hormone Naive Prostate Cancer
  7. CAAA617B12203 Phase 2 · Novartis India · PSMA PET scan positive Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
  8. CAAA802A12101 Phase 2 · Novartis India · PSMA-positive metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (

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 degarelix?

degarelix (FIRMAGON 120MG) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

What is the brand name for degarelix?

FIRMAGON 120MG is a marketed brand name for degarelix. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.