Ingredient

Neratinib Maleate

Neratinib maleate is an anticancer component that inhibits the growth of certain cancers.

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MFDS ingredient code M281602

What does it do?

Neratinib maleate belongs to the targeted anticancer drug class and is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer. It works by blocking the signaling pathways for cancer cell growth to slow down cancer progression.

This component blocks the activity of specific receptor proteins on the surface of cancer cells, preventing signals that promote cancer cell proliferation. This helps to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and slows the progression of cancer.

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Good to know

Unlike other anticancer agents, neratinib maleate has the characteristic of simultaneously inhibiting multiple receptors. This makes it effective for certain types of breast cancer and helps reduce the occurrence of resistance.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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