Regorafenib

Generic Name
Regorafenib
Brand Names
Stivarga
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H15ClF4N4O3
CAS Number
755037-03-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
24T2A1DOYB
Background

Regorafenib is an orally-administered inhibitor of multiple kinases. It is used for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours, and hepatocellular carcinoma. FDA approved on September 27, 2012. Approved use of Regorafenib was expanded to treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma in April 2017.

Indication

Regorafenib is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF therapy, and, if KRAS wild type, an anti-EGFR therapy. Regorafenib is also indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced, unresecta...

Associated Conditions
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC), Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), Locally advanced Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Unresectable Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Associated Therapies
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