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.
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, International/Other, Norway
Department of Oncology, Nationa Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Ospedale Maggiore, Trieste, Italy
A.O.U. Integrata, Verona, Italy
A.S.O. SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy
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