Irinotecan

Generic Name
Irinotecan
Brand Names
Camptosar, Onivyde, Onivyde pegylated liposomal (previously known as Onivyde)
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C33H38N4O6
CAS Number
97682-44-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7673326042
Background

Irinotecan is an antineoplastic enzyme inhibitor primarily used in the treatment of colorectal cancer. It is a derivative of camptothecin that inhibits the action of topoisomerase I. Irinotecan prevents religation of the DNA strand by binding to topoisomerase I-DNA complex, and causes double-strand DNA breakage and cell death. It is a derivative of camptothe...

Indication

For the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (first-line therapy when administered with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin). Also used in combination with cisplatin for the treatment of extensive small cell lung cancer. Irinotecan is currently under investigation for the treatment of metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer. Also used in combination with fluo...

Associated Conditions
Esophageal Cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma, Gastric Cancer, High Grade Glioma: Glioblastoma (GBM), Metastatic Cervical Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Rhabdomyosarcomas, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Stage IV Colorectal Cancer, Recurrent, metastatic Colorectal carcinoma, Refractory, metastatic Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Associated Therapies
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AZD0901 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumours Expressing Claudin18.2

First Posted Date
2024-01-23
Last Posted Date
2024-10-04
Lead Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Target Recruit Count
123
Registration Number
NCT06219941
Locations
🇬🇧

Research Site, Oxford, United Kingdom

Perioperative Treatment in High-risk Resectable Pancreatic Cancer With NALIRIFOX

First Posted Date
2024-01-18
Last Posted Date
2024-01-18
Lead Sponsor
Changhai Hospital
Target Recruit Count
134
Registration Number
NCT06210360

A Study of KC1036 Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced Esophageal Cancer

First Posted Date
2024-01-08
Last Posted Date
2024-03-07
Lead Sponsor
Beijing Konruns Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Target Recruit Count
490
Registration Number
NCT06194734
Locations
🇨🇳

Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

A Study of Fruquintinib in Combination With Irinotecan and Capecitabine for the Second-line Treatment of Patients

First Posted Date
2023-12-13
Last Posted Date
2023-12-13
Lead Sponsor
China Medical University, China
Target Recruit Count
50
Registration Number
NCT06169202
Locations
🇨🇳

First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Second-line Zimberelimab and SIRIOX Chemotherapy for Patient With Previously AG Chemotherapy Treated Pancreatic Cancer

First Posted Date
2023-12-12
Last Posted Date
2023-12-12
Lead Sponsor
Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Target Recruit Count
19
Registration Number
NCT06166589
Locations
🇨🇳

Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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