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Drug profile · INN

temsirolimus

temsirolimus (TORISEL) is a fk506-binding protein 1a inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01XE09
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — temsirolimus
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

temsirolimus (TORISEL) is a fk506-binding protein 1a inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN temsirolimus
Brand TORISEL
Mechanism FK506-binding protein 1A inhibitor
Target Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase FKBP1A
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code L01XE09

Mechanism of action

FK506-binding protein 1A inhibitor

Primary target: Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase FKBP1A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CRISP ITCC-053 Phase 2 · Disc Medicine · Neuroblastoma (NBL), Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), Inflammatory My
  2. Temsirolimus Phase 2 · PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY · Breast Cancer
  3. temsirolimus Approved · Pfizer · Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Related & competitor drugs

  1. abiraterone acetate Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02)
  2. anagrelide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  3. apremilast Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
  4. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. axitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is temsirolimus?

temsirolimus (TORISEL) is a fk506-binding protein 1a inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for temsirolimus?

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

What is the US approval status of temsirolimus?

temsirolimus 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.