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Amifostine

Generic Name
Amifostine
Brand Names
Ethyol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H15N2O3PS
CAS Number
20537-88-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
ILA426L95O

Overview

A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia.

Indication

For reduction in the cumulative renal toxicity in patients with ovarian cancer (using cisplatin) and moderate to severe xerostomia in patients undergoing post-operative radiation treatment for head and neck cancer.

Associated Conditions

  • Dry Mouth
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Prophylaxis of Radiation proctitis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2021/12/22
Phase 2
Terminated
2018/10/11
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2013/11/29
Phase 1
Completed
2013/01/07
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Sun Yat-sen University
2012/04/26
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2011/06/02
Phase 3
Terminated
2011/02/02
Phase 4
Withdrawn
2008/01/25
Phase 2
Terminated
2007/12/11
Phase 1
Completed
2007/07/19
Phase 2
Terminated

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Clinigen Limited
76310-017
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 10 mL
12/16/2019

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
ETHYOL - PWS IV 500MG/VIAL
02218054
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
500 MG / VIAL
12/31/1996

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
ETHYOL 50 mg/ml POLVO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION
Clinigen Healthcare B.V.
60650
POLVO PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario
Not Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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