Brand Name

Iressa

Generic Name
Gefitinib
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FDA approval date: July 13, 2015
Classification: Kinase Inhibitor
Form: Tablet

What is Iressa (Gefitinib)?

Gefitinib tablets are indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor exon 19 deletions or exon 21 substitution mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test. Limitation of Use: Safety and efficacy of gefitinib tablets have not been established in patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR mutations other than exon 19 deletions or exon 21 substitution mutations. Gefitinib tablets are tyrosine kinase inhibitor indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor exon 19 deletions or exon 21 substitution mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test. Limitation of Use: Safety and efficacy of gefitinib tablets have not been established in patients whose tumors have EGFR mutations other than exon 19 deletions or exon 21 substitution mutations.
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