Nilotinib

Generic Name
Nilotinib
Brand Names
Tasigna, Nilotinib Accord
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C28H22F3N7O
CAS Number
641571-10-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
F41401512X
Background

Nilotinib, also known as AMN107, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor under investigation as a possible treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). A Phase I clinical trial in 2006 showed that this drug was relatively safe and offered significant therapeutic benefits in cases of CML which were found to be resistant to treatment with imatinib (Gleevec), anoth...

Indication

For the potential treatment of various leukemias, including chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Associated Conditions
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Newly diagnosed, chronic phase Chronic myeloid leukemia, Refractory Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Associated Therapies
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