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Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib is a Combination chemotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University. It is currently in Phase 3 development for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, HER2-positive gastric cancer. Also known as: xeloda combined with Pyrotinib.

Capecitabine is a prodrug that converts to 5-fluorouracil to inhibit thymidylate synthase, while pyrotinib is a pan-HER tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks HER1, HER2, and HER4 signaling.

Capecitabine is a prodrug that converts to 5-fluorouracil to inhibit thymidylate synthase, while pyrotinib is a pan-HER tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks HER1, HER2, and HER4 signaling. Used for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, HER2-positive gastric cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameCapecitabine combined with Pyrotinib
Also known asxeloda combined with Pyrotinib
SponsorSun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Drug classCombination chemotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor
TargetThymidylate synthase (capecitabine); HER1/EGFR, HER2, HER4 (pyrotinib)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This combination targets cancer cells through dual mechanisms: capecitabine disrupts DNA synthesis by inhibiting thymidylate synthase, while pyrotinib irreversibly inhibits multiple HER family receptor tyrosine kinases. Together, they provide complementary cytotoxic and targeted inhibition of HER-driven proliferation pathways, particularly effective in HER2-positive cancers.

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Frequently asked questions about Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib

What is Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib?

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib is a Combination chemotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor drug developed by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, indicated for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, HER2-positive gastric cancer.

How does Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib work?

Capecitabine is a prodrug that converts to 5-fluorouracil to inhibit thymidylate synthase, while pyrotinib is a pan-HER tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks HER1, HER2, and HER4 signaling.

What is Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib used for?

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib is indicated for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, HER2-positive gastric cancer.

Who makes Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib?

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib is developed by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University (see full Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University pipeline at /company/sun-yat-sen-memorial-hospital-of-sun-yat-sen-university).

Is Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib also known as anything else?

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib is also known as xeloda combined with Pyrotinib.

What drug class is Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib in?

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib belongs to the Combination chemotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor class. See all Combination chemotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor drugs at /class/combination-chemotherapy-and-tyrosine-kinase-inhibitor.

What development phase is Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib in?

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib?

Common side effects of Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib include Hand-foot skin reaction, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Fatigue, Rash, Myelosuppression.

What does Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib target?

Capecitabine combined with Pyrotinib targets Thymidylate synthase (capecitabine); HER1/EGFR, HER2, HER4 (pyrotinib) and is a Combination chemotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

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