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Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI

Gruppo Italiano per lo studio dei Carcinomi dell'Apparato Digerente · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI is a VEGF inhibitor, chemotherapy Small molecule drug developed by Gruppo Italiano per lo studio dei Carcinomi dell'Apparato Digerente. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Metastatic colorectal cancer. Also known as: CPT11, Folinic acid, 5FU.

Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits angiogenesis by binding to vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), while FOLFIRI is a chemotherapy regimen that includes irinotecan, a topoisomerase I inhibitor.

Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits angiogenesis by binding to vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), while FOLFIRI is a chemotherapy regimen that includes irinotecan, a topoisomerase I inhibitor. Used for Metastatic colorectal cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameBevacizumab and FOLFIRI
Also known asCPT11, Folinic acid, 5FU
SponsorGruppo Italiano per lo studio dei Carcinomi dell'Apparato Digerente
Drug classVEGF inhibitor, chemotherapy
TargetVEGF-A
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Bevacizumab works by binding to VEGF-A, preventing it from interacting with its receptor and thus inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. FOLFIRI, on the other hand, targets rapidly dividing cancer cells by inhibiting topoisomerase I, an enzyme involved in DNA replication.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI

What is Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI?

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI is a VEGF inhibitor, chemotherapy drug developed by Gruppo Italiano per lo studio dei Carcinomi dell'Apparato Digerente, indicated for Metastatic colorectal cancer.

How does Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI work?

Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits angiogenesis by binding to vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), while FOLFIRI is a chemotherapy regimen that includes irinotecan, a topoisomerase I inhibitor.

What is Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI used for?

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI is indicated for Metastatic colorectal cancer.

Who makes Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI?

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI is developed by Gruppo Italiano per lo studio dei Carcinomi dell'Apparato Digerente (see full Gruppo Italiano per lo studio dei Carcinomi dell'Apparato Digerente pipeline at /company/gruppo-italiano-per-lo-studio-dei-carcinomi-dell-apparato-digerente).

Is Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI also known as anything else?

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI is also known as CPT11, Folinic acid, 5FU.

What drug class is Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI in?

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI belongs to the VEGF inhibitor, chemotherapy class. See all VEGF inhibitor, chemotherapy drugs at /class/vegf-inhibitor-chemotherapy.

What development phase is Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI in?

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI?

Common side effects of Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI include Hypertension, Diarrhea, Fatigue.

What does Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI target?

Bevacizumab and FOLFIRI targets VEGF-A and is a VEGF inhibitor, chemotherapy.

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