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doxorubicin

doxorubicin (ADRIAMYCIN) is a dna topoisomerase ii alpha inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01DB
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 109
News articles 1
Drug details — doxorubicin
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
109
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

doxorubicin (ADRIAMYCIN) is a dna topoisomerase ii alpha inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN doxorubicin
Brand ADRIAMYCIN
Mechanism DNA topoisomerase II alpha inhibitor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01DB

Mechanism of action

DNA topoisomerase II alpha inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. 1403-0008 Phase 3 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma
  2. 20190360 Phase 3 · Amgen · Newly diagnosed Philadelphia-negative B-cell precursor Acute
  3. ALKS 4230-007 Phase 3 · Createrna Science and · Platinum-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Pr
  4. BOOG 2010-02 Stop&Go study Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 Negative Carcinoma of Breast
  5. C25003 Phase 3 · Takeda · Advanced Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
  6. CA073-1003 Phase 3 · Celgene · Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
  7. CA073-1020 Phase 3 · Celgene · High-risk Large B-cell Lymphoma
  8. CBYL719K12301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Platinum-resistant or refractory, high-grade serous ovarian

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 doxorubicin?

doxorubicin (ADRIAMYCIN) is a dna topoisomerase ii alpha inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for doxorubicin?

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