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ripretinib

ripretinib (QINLOCK) is a stem cell growth factor receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — ripretinib
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ripretinib (QINLOCK) is a stem cell growth factor receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ripretinib
Brand QINLOCK
Mechanism Stem cell growth factor receptor inhibitor
Target Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code L01

Mechanism of action

Stem cell growth factor receptor inhibitor

Primary target: Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. DCC-2618-03-002 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Patients with Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
  2. QINLOCK 50 mg tablets Phase 2 · Anaxis Pharma · Advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
  3. 1.0 /2024.05.01 Unknown · First People's Hospital · Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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Frequently asked questions

What is ripretinib?

ripretinib (QINLOCK) is a stem cell growth factor receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ripretinib?

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

What is the US approval status of ripretinib?

ripretinib 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.