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Drug profile · INN

etoposide

etoposide (ETOPOPHOS) is a dna topoisomerase ii inhibitor. Associated with Sandoz Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 59
News articles 0
Drug details — etoposide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
59
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

etoposide (ETOPOPHOS) is a dna topoisomerase ii inhibitor. Associated with Sandoz Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN etoposide
Brand ETOPOPHOS
Mechanism DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor
Target DNA topoisomerase II
Route ORAL
Formulation INJECTABLE
Originator Sandoz Pty Ltd

Mechanism of action

DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor

Primary target: DNA topoisomerase II

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. 1407-GUCG Phase 3 · Ningbo Cancer Hospital · Progressive or recurrent germ cell tumor (measurable or non-
  2. 2019/2894 Phase 3 · George Institute for · Patients with High Risk Neuroblastoma
  3. 20200041 Phase 3 · Amgen · Extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)
  4. 20240178 Phase 3 · Amgen · Extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
  5. ALL SCTped FORUM Phase 3 · George Institute for · Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
  6. BNT327-03 Phase 3 · BioNTech SE · English First-line extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (E
  7. C6461004 Phase 3 · First Biotech (Australia) · Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
  8. CA245-0001 Phase 3 · Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia · Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC)

Related & competitor drugs

  1. dexrazoxane hydrochloride DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor
  2. teniposide DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor
  3. dexrazoxane Various (V03)

Frequently asked questions

What is etoposide?

etoposide (ETOPOPHOS) is a dna topoisomerase ii inhibitor. Associated with Sandoz Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for etoposide?

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

What is the US approval status of etoposide?

etoposide 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.