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Drug profile · INN

sunitinib malate

sunitinib malate (SUTENT) is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — sunitinib malate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

sunitinib malate (SUTENT) is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sunitinib malate
Brand SUTENT
Mechanism Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor
Target Macrophage colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor

Primary target: Macrophage colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. sunitinib malate Phase 3 · Pfizer · Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
  2. Sutent®/Sunitinib Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Neurofibromatosis

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  4. quizartinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. sunitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. axatilimab Macrophage colony stimulating factor receptor inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is sunitinib malate?

sunitinib malate (SUTENT) is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sunitinib malate?

SUTENT is a marketed brand name for sunitinib malate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of sunitinib malate?

sunitinib malate 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.