Erlotinib is an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase that is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and several other types of cancer. It is typically marketed under the trade name Tarceva. Erlotinib binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase in a reversible fashion...
Erlotinib is indicated for:
The safety and efficacy of erlotinib have not been established for patients with NSCLC whose tumors show other EGFR mutations. Additionally it is not recommended for use in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pfizer Investigational Site, Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom
Novartis Investigative Site, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Department of Oncology, Århus University Hospital, Århus, Denmark
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