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I-DXd

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 2 active Biologic

I-DXd is a CD22-targeting antibody-drug conjugate Biologic drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Also known as: Ifinatamab Deruxtecan, DS-7300a, MK-2400, Ifinatamab deruxtecan.

Targeting CD22 with antibody-drug conjugate

Targeting CD22 with antibody-drug conjugate Used for Relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Likelihood of approval
16.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 2 attrition -2.0pp
    Oncology drugs have higher Phase 2-to-Phase 3 attrition than average — many fail to show OS benefit in larger studies.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +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 nameI-DXd
Also known asIfinatamab Deruxtecan, DS-7300a, MK-2400, Ifinatamab deruxtecan
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classCD22-targeting antibody-drug conjugate
TargetCD22
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

I-DXd is an antibody-drug conjugate that targets CD22, a protein expressed on the surface of B-cell lymphoblasts. This targeted therapy delivers a cytotoxic payload to cancer cells, inducing cell death.

Approved indications

Common side effects

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 I-DXd

What is I-DXd?

I-DXd is a CD22-targeting antibody-drug conjugate drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, indicated for Relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

How does I-DXd work?

Targeting CD22 with antibody-drug conjugate

What is I-DXd used for?

I-DXd is indicated for Relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Who makes I-DXd?

I-DXd is developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (see full Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC pipeline at /company/merck).

Is I-DXd also known as anything else?

I-DXd is also known as Ifinatamab Deruxtecan, DS-7300a, MK-2400, Ifinatamab deruxtecan.

What drug class is I-DXd in?

I-DXd belongs to the CD22-targeting antibody-drug conjugate class. See all CD22-targeting antibody-drug conjugate drugs at /class/cd22-targeting-antibody-drug-conjugate.

What development phase is I-DXd in?

I-DXd is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of I-DXd?

Common side effects of I-DXd include Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Fatigue, Nausea.

What does I-DXd target?

I-DXd targets CD22 and is a CD22-targeting antibody-drug conjugate.

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