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Durvalumab + Chemotherapy phase
Durvalumab + Chemotherapy phase is a PD-L1 inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by AstraZeneca. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with concurrent chemotherapy and radiation, Metastatic or unresectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, Biliary tract cancer. Also known as: Chemotherapy phase.
Durvalumab blocks PD-L1 to restore anti-tumor immunity, combined with chemotherapy to enhance tumor cell killing.
Durvalumab blocks PD-L1 to restore anti-tumor immunity, combined with chemotherapy to enhance tumor cell killing. Used for Unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with concurrent chemotherapy and radiation, Metastatic or unresectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, Biliary tract cancer.
At a glance
| Generic name | Durvalumab + Chemotherapy phase |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Chemotherapy phase |
| Sponsor | AstraZeneca |
| Drug class | PD-L1 inhibitor |
| Target | PD-L1 |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Oncology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Durvalumab is a PD-L1 inhibitor that prevents tumor cells from suppressing the immune system, allowing T cells to recognize and attack cancer. When combined with chemotherapy, the chemotherapy damages tumor cells and increases their immunogenicity, while durvalumab simultaneously removes the immune checkpoint brake, creating a synergistic anti-tumor effect.
Approved indications
- Unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with concurrent chemotherapy and radiation
- Metastatic or unresectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
- Biliary tract cancer
Common side effects
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhea
- Immune-mediated pneumonitis
- Immune-mediated hepatitis
- Immune-mediated colitis
- Anemia
Key clinical trials
- Durvalumab as Consolidation for Patients LS-SCLC (PHASE2)
- Testing the Addition of an Individualized Vaccine to Durvalumab and Tremelimumab and Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer (PHASE2)
- Testing the Addition of an Anti-Cancer Drug, TRC102, to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Pemetrexed, Cisplatin or Carboplatin) During Radiation Therapy for Stage III Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (PHASE2)
- MP0317 in Combination With Chemoimmunotherapy in First Line Treatment for Patients With Advanced Biliary Tract Carcinoma (PHASE2)
- Thoracic Radiotherapy Plus Durvalumab in Elderly and/or Frail NSCLC Stage III Patients Unfit for Chemotherapy (PHASE2)
- Testing the Addition of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) to Chemotherapy Before Surgery for Patients With High-Grade Upper Urinary Tract Cancer (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Durvalumab With or Without Tremelimumab in Advanced Incurable Solid Malignancies Given With or Without Standard Chemotherapy Regimens (PHASE1)
- Testing the Safety of the Anti-Cancer Drugs Durvalumab and Olaparib During Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer (PHASE1)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All PD-L1 inhibitor drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting PD-L1
- Manufacturer: AstraZeneca — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Oncology
- Indication: Drugs for Unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with concurrent chemotherapy and radiation
- Indication: Drugs for Metastatic or unresectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
- Indication: Drugs for Biliary tract cancer
- Also known as: Chemotherapy phase
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