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trastuzumab deruxtecan

trastuzumab deruxtecan (ENHERTU) is a dna topoisomerase i inhibitor. Associated with AstraZeneca.

EMA: approved TGA: approved PMDA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01FD04
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 18
News articles 4
Congress events 1
Drug details — trastuzumab deruxtecan

Quick answer

trastuzumab deruxtecan (ENHERTU) is a dna topoisomerase i inhibitor. Associated with AstraZeneca.

Key facts

INN trastuzumab deruxtecan
Brand ENHERTU
Mechanism DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor
Target DNA topoisomerase 1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01FD04
Originator AstraZeneca

Mechanism of action

DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor

Primary target: DNA topoisomerase 1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
PMDA approved

Recent coverage

Congress & event coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. MK-1022-016 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · Hormone receptor positive breast cancer
  2. Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  3. Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Phase 3 · Daiichi Sankyo US · Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
  4. Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Phase 3 · Daiichi Sankyo US · Gastric Cancer
  5. Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Phase 3 · Daiichi Sankyo US · Ovarian Cancer
  6. Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Breast Neoplasms
  7. Trastuzumab deruxtecan Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Breast Cancer; HER2-positive; Metastatic
  8. Trastuzumab deruxtecan Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer

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 trastuzumab deruxtecan?

trastuzumab deruxtecan (ENHERTU) is a dna topoisomerase i inhibitor. Associated with AstraZeneca.

What is the brand name for trastuzumab deruxtecan?

ENHERTU is a marketed brand name for trastuzumab deruxtecan. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.