Gefitinib
Iressa (gefitinib) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Gefitinib was first approved as Iressa on 2003-05-05. It is used to treat non-small-cell lung carcinoma in the USA. It has been approved in Europe to treat non-small-cell lung carcinoma. The pharmaceutical is active against epidermal growth factor receptor.
Trade Name | Iressa |
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Common Name | Gefitinib |
Indication | non-small-cell lung carcinoma |
Drug Class | Tyrosine kinase inhibitors |