Vemurafenib
Zelboraf (vemurafenib) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Vemurafenib was first approved as Zelboraf on 2011-08-17. It is used to treat melanoma in the USA. It has been approved in Europe to treat melanoma. The pharmaceutical is active against serine/threonine-protein kinase B-raf. In addition, it is known to target RAF proto-oncogene serine/threonine-protein kinase. Zelboraf's patents are valid until 2032-06-06 (FDA).
Trade Name | Zelboraf |
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Common Name | Vemurafenib |
Indication | melanoma |
Drug Class | Raf kinase inhibitors |