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venetoclax

venetoclax (VENCLEXTA) is a apoptosis regulator bcl-2 inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01XX52
US status approved
Patents linked 8
Pipeline programs 87
News articles 2
Drug details — venetoclax

Quick answer

venetoclax (VENCLEXTA) is a apoptosis regulator bcl-2 inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN venetoclax
Brand VENCLEXTA
Mechanism Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 inhibitor
Target Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code L01XX52
Originator AbbVie

Mechanism of action

Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 inhibitor

Primary target: Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2

Approval history

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

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. 75276617AML3001 Phase 3 · Janssen-Cilag International N.V · Acute Myeloid Luekemia
  2. ACE-CL-311 (AMPLIFY) Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Previously untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Without de
  3. Azacitidine Combined With Venetoclax and ATRA group Phase 3 · First People's Hospital · Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  4. BGB-11417 for Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Phase 3 · BEONE MEDICINES AUS · Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  5. BGB-11417-303CLL-RR1 Phase 3 · BEONE MEDICINES AUS · Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymph
  6. BGB-11417-304 Phase 3 · BEONE MEDICINES AUS · treatment-naive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  7. BGB-16673-302 Phase 3 · BEONE MEDICINES AUS · Chronic lymphotic leukemia and Small Lymphocytic lymphoma
  8. BGB-3111-304 Phase 3 · BEONE MEDICINES AUS · Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic

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Frequently asked questions

What is venetoclax?

venetoclax (VENCLEXTA) is a apoptosis regulator bcl-2 inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for venetoclax?

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

What is the US approval status of venetoclax?

venetoclax 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.