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Epirubicin

Generic Name
Epirubicin
Brand Names
Ellence, Pharmorubicin PFS
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C27H29NO11
CAS Number
56420-45-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3Z8479ZZ5X

Overview

An anthracycline which is the 4'-epi-isomer of doxorubicin. The compound exerts its antitumor effects by interference with the synthesis and function of DNA.

Background

An anthracycline which is the 4'-epi-isomer of doxorubicin. The compound exerts its antitumor effects by interference with the synthesis and function of DNA.

Indication

For use as a component of adjuvant therapy in patients with evidence of axillary node tumor involvement following resection of primary breast cancer.

Associated Conditions

  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer, Stage II
  • Breast Cancer, Stage III
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
  • Neoplasm of Stomach
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Papillary transitional cell carcinoma of bladder
  • Recurrent Superficial Bladder Cancer
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Carcinoma in situ of urinary bladder

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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2017/09/05
Phase 2
Completed
2017/04/21
Phase 4
UNKNOWN
Zhejiang University
2017/01/30
Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
2017/01/19
Phase 2
Recruiting
Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon
2017/01/16
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital
2017/01/06
Phase 3
Completed
2016/12/30
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
Shi Yanxia
2016/12/08
Phase 1
UNKNOWN
2016/11/22
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
2016/10/31
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Jinling Hospital, China

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