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Drug profile · INN

erlotinib

erlotinib (ERLOTINIB ARX) is a epidermal growth factor receptor erbb1 inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01EB02
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Drug details — erlotinib
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Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
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Quick answer

erlotinib (ERLOTINIB ARX) is a epidermal growth factor receptor erbb1 inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN erlotinib
Brand ERLOTINIB ARX
Mechanism Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 inhibitor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01EB02

Mechanism of action

Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. BEVACIZUMAB, ERLOTINIB Phase 3 · Telethon Foundation · Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
  2. RAMUCIRUMAB, ERLOTINIB Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  3. erlotinib Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  4. Erlotinib Phase 2 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  5. Erlotinib Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Non-small-cell Lung Cancer
  6. Erlotinib Phase 2 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Pancreatic Cancer
  7. Erlotinib Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Lung Cancer
  8. Erlotinib Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Frequently asked questions

What is erlotinib?

erlotinib (ERLOTINIB ARX) is a epidermal growth factor receptor erbb1 inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for erlotinib?

ERLOTINIB ARX is a marketed brand name for erlotinib. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.