Ingredient

Erlotinib Hydrochloride

Erlotinib hydrochloride is an anticancer agent that inhibits the growth of specific cancer cells.

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MFDS ingredient code M250547

What does it do?

Erlotinib hydrochloride is a targeted therapy anticancer drug primarily used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. This agent blocks the signal transduction of cancer cell growth, thereby slowing the progression of cancer.

Erlotinib hydrochloride blocks the activity of specific receptors on the surface of cancer cells, interrupting the signals that lead to cell proliferation. This helps prevent the cancer cells from growing or spreading further.

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Good to know

Unlike other anticancer agents, erlotinib hydrochloride selectively acts on specific receptors to reduce side effects and enhance efficacy. This compound is particularly effective in patients with EGFR mutations.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

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Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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