Dacomitinib

ATC Code L01EB07

Dacomitinib

Definition

A highly selective, orally bioavailable small-molecule inhibitor of the HER family of tyrosine kinases with potential antineoplastic activity. Dacomitinib specifically and irreversibly binds to and inhibits human Her-1, Her-2, and Her-4, resulting in the proliferation inhibition and apoptosis of tumor cells that overexpress these receptors.

Also known as (2E)-N-(4-((3-Chloro-4-Fluorophenyl)Amino)-7-Methoxyquinazolin-6-yl)-4-Piperidin-1-ylbut-2-Enamide, DACOMITINIB, EGFR Inhibitor PF-00299804, PF 00299804, PF-00299804, PF-00299804-03, PF-299804, PF00299804, Vizimpro — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Non-small cell lung carcinoma may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Lungs may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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