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EXATECAN

Phase 3 active Small molecule Quality 27/100

EXATECAN is a exatecan drug. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

EXATECAN works by inhibiting topoisomerase I, an enzyme involved in DNA replication and repair.

EXATECAN is a small molecule drug in the exatecan class, originally developed by and currently owned by . It is used to treat certain conditions, but its exact target and approved indications are unknown. The drug has a half-life of 6.7 hours, but its bioavailability and commercial status are not publicly available. EXATECAN's safety profile and potential side effects are not well-documented, and it is unclear whether it is patented or available as a generic medication.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameEXATECAN
Drug classexatecan
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Imagine your DNA is a long piece of string that needs to be unwound so that new cells can grow. Topoisomerase I is the enzyme that helps to unwind this string. EXATECAN blocks this enzyme, which can prevent cancer cells from growing and dividing.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about EXATECAN

What is EXATECAN?

EXATECAN is a exatecan drug.

How does EXATECAN work?

EXATECAN works by inhibiting topoisomerase I, an enzyme involved in DNA replication and repair.

What drug class is EXATECAN in?

EXATECAN belongs to the exatecan class. See all exatecan drugs at /class/exatecan.

What development phase is EXATECAN in?

EXATECAN is in Phase 3.

Related

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