Ingredient

Tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate

Tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate is an anticancer agent used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

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MFDS ingredient code M281717

What does it do?

Tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate belongs to the class of anticancer agents known as MET receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It is primarily used for the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have MET gene mutations.

This component blocks the activity of MET receptors on the surface of cancer cells, thereby inhibiting the growth and division of cancer cells. It effectively slows the progression of cancer and reduces tumor size.

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Good to know

Tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate is distinguished from other tyrosine kinase inhibitors by its selective inhibition of MET receptors. It is particularly noted for its effectiveness in lung cancer patients with MET gene mutations.

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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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