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Drug profile · INN

fruquintinib

fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA) is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor. Associated with Takeda. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01EK
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 13
News articles 0
Drug details — fruquintinib
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
13
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA) is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor. Associated with Takeda. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN fruquintinib
Brand FRUZAQLA
Mechanism Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor
Target Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code L01EK
Originator Takeda

Mechanism of action

Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor

Primary target: Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. ENGIC 06 FRUQUITAS Phase 3 · CERo Therapeutics · metastatic oeso-gastric adenocarcinoma
  2. Cetuximab β;Fruquintinib; Phase 2 · Zhejiang Rongyao Biotech · Colorectal Neoplasms
  3. FRUZAQLA hard capsules for métastatique colorectal cancer Phase 2 · CERo Therapeutics · métastatique colorectal cancer
  4. Fruquintinib Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Rectal Cancer
  5. Fruquintinib Phase 2 · Renji Hospital · Stomach Neoplasms
  6. Fruquintinib Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Fruquintinib
  7. Fruquintinib Phase 2 · Dai, Guanghai · Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
  8. Fruquintinib Combined With Chemotherapy Phase 2 · Takeda · Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

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Frequently asked questions

What is fruquintinib?

fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA) is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor. Associated with Takeda. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for fruquintinib?

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

What is the US approval status of fruquintinib?

fruquintinib 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.