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.
Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Pori Central Hospital, Pori, Finland
Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
Site US10004, La Jolla, California, United States
Site US10006, Tampa, Florida, United States
Site US10002, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
Cancer hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei,, Taiwan
Yu Li, Jinan, Shandong, China
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