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Drug profile · INN

temozolomide

temozolomide (APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01AX03
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 41
News articles 0
Drug details — temozolomide
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
41
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

temozolomide (APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN temozolomide
Brand APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code L01AX03

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. 2019/2894 Phase 3 · George Institute for · Patients with High Risk Neuroblastoma
  2. EF-41/KEYNOTE D58 Phase 3 · Novo Nordisk A/S · Newly diagnosed Glioblastoma
  3. GCO-003 TARLANEC Phase 3 · CERo Therapeutics · Advanced pulmonary or gastroenteropancreatic poorly differen
  4. IFOM-CPT0092022PO008 Phase 3 · Telethon Foundation · Colon cancer
  5. MIN-003-1806 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Newly diagnosed primary glioblastoma multiforme (ndGBM)
  6. ONO-4059-17 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Relapsed/refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma
  7. Temozolomide Phase 3 · Adaptive Biotechnologies · Glioblastoma
  8. Temozolomide Phase 3 · GT Biopharma · Glioblastoma

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  5. apremilast Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
  6. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  1. US 12391663

    Isoindolinone compounds

    Expires Mon Aug 14 2045 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 12378199

    Rigidified pentadentate chelating agents useful for the [Al18F]2+ labelling of biomolecules

    Expires Mon Jul 31 2045 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 12263143

    Ionic channel modulation as a method for treating tumors through inflammasome activation

    Expires Mon Mar 27 2045 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 12070628

    Low energy immune priming for treating cancer and metastasis

    Expires Mon Aug 22 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 12011619

    Low intensity focused ultrasound for treating cancer and metastasis

    Expires Mon Jun 13 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  6. US 11912682

    Isoindolinone compounds

    Expires Mon Feb 22 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  7. US 11344631

    Promoter for cell-specific gene expression and uses thereof

    Expires Mon May 26 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  8. US 11279922

    Delivery of therapeutic agents by a collagen binding protein

    Expires Mon Mar 17 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  9. US 11246858

    Immunoresponsive methods of treating tumors

    Expires Mon Feb 10 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  10. US 11001820

    Delivery of therapeutic agents by a collagen binding protein

    Expires Mon May 06 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  11. US 10974077

    Low intensity focused ultrasound for treating cancer and metastasis

    Expires Mon Apr 08 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  12. US 10772846

    Methods and compositions for treating and preventing arthritis

    Expires Mon Sep 10 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  13. US 10519138

    Modulators of SOCE, compositions, and uses thereof

    Expires Mon Dec 26 2039 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  14. US 10213488

    Delivery of therapeutic agents by a collagen binding protein

    Expires Mon Feb 21 2039 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  15. US 10104882

    Methods and compositions for preventing and treating electrophile-mediated toxicities

    Expires Mon Oct 18 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  16. US 9579273

    Delivery of therapeutic agents by a collagen binding protein

    Expires Mon Feb 23 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  17. US 9556438

    Gene vector

    Expires Mon Jan 26 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  18. US 9526765

    Delivery of therapeutic agents by a collagen binding protein

    Expires Mon Dec 22 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  19. US 9018251

    Method for treating brain cancer or reducing temozolomide-resistance of brain cancer cells

    Expires Mon Apr 23 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  20. US 8835510

    Methods and compositions for treating conditions mediated by oxidative stress or electrophilic environmental toxins

    Expires Mon Sep 11 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is temozolomide?

temozolomide (APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for temozolomide?

APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE is a marketed brand name for temozolomide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of temozolomide?

temozolomide 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.