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Pentostatin

Generic Name
Pentostatin
Brand Names
Nipent
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C11H16N4O4
CAS Number
53910-25-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
395575MZO7

Overview

A potent inhibitor of adenosine deaminase. The drug is effective in the treatment of many lymphoproliferative malignancies, particularly hairy-cell leukemia. It is also synergistic with some other antineoplastic agents and has immunosuppressive activity.

Background

A potent inhibitor of adenosine deaminase. The drug is effective in the treatment of many lymphoproliferative malignancies, particularly hairy-cell leukemia. It is also synergistic with some other antineoplastic agents and has immunosuppressive activity.

Indication

For the treatment of hairy cell leukaemia refractory to alpha interferon.

Associated Conditions

  • Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)
  • B-Lymphocytic, prolymphocytic leukemia (Kiel Classification) refractory
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
  • Mycosis Fungoides (MF)
  • Sezary Syndrome
  • Steroid refractory Chronic graft versus host disease

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2023/03/07
Phase 1
Recruiting
City of Hope Medical Center
2017/08/15
Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
City of Hope Medical Center
2017/04/13
Phase 3
Completed
2017/03/13
Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
2014/04/07
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2012/09/10
Phase 2
Completed
2011/05/30
Phase 1
Completed
2011/05/11
Phase 1
Terminated
2010/08/25
Phase 3
Completed
2010/02/01
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Hospira, Inc.
0409-0801
INTRAVENOUS
2 mg in 1 mL
12/20/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Hospira Nipent (pentostatin for injection) 10 mg US
171027
Medicine
A
5/4/2010
Hospira Nipent (Pentostatin for Injection) 10 mg
171028
Medicine
A
5/4/2010
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