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Gefitinib

An oral inhibitor of the EGFR tyrosine kinase that blocks growth signals in cancer cells. First approved in Japan in 2002, it is used in non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR mutations. This family brings together the active ingredient, pharmacopoeial impurities, labelled standards and other impurities.

Did you know?In 2004 several research groups found that patients with dramatic responses had tumours carrying EGFR gene mutations: one of the first examples of a therapy chosen according to the tumour's DNA.

GefitinibGo to the active ingredient →
GefitinibActive ingredientGefitinibCat. No. P-G021-001CAS 184475-35-2
Gefitinib-d6Isotopically labelledGefitinib-d6Cat. No. P-G021-005CAS 1228664-49-0

EDQM standards 2

The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this family.

Reference substanceGefitinib CRSEDQM code Y0001813Family Gefitinib

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