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Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine

European Lung Cancer Working Party · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine is a Chemotherapy combination (alkylating agent + nucleoside analog) Small molecule drug developed by European Lung Cancer Working Party. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Lung cancer (phase 3 trial setting).

This combination of ifosfamide and gemcitabine uses two chemotherapy agents that damage DNA and inhibit nucleotide synthesis to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells.

This combination of ifosfamide and gemcitabine uses two chemotherapy agents that damage DNA and inhibit nucleotide synthesis to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells. Used for Lung cancer (phase 3 trial setting).

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 nameIfosfamide, Gemcitabine
SponsorEuropean Lung Cancer Working Party
Drug classChemotherapy combination (alkylating agent + nucleoside analog)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Ifosfamide is an alkylating agent that cross-links DNA strands, preventing replication and transcription. Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog that inhibits ribonucleotide reductase and gets incorporated into DNA, causing chain termination. Together, they provide complementary cytotoxic mechanisms targeting cancer cell proliferation.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine

What is Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine?

Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine is a Chemotherapy combination (alkylating agent + nucleoside analog) drug developed by European Lung Cancer Working Party, indicated for Lung cancer (phase 3 trial setting).

How does Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine work?

This combination of ifosfamide and gemcitabine uses two chemotherapy agents that damage DNA and inhibit nucleotide synthesis to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells.

What is Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine used for?

Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine is indicated for Lung cancer (phase 3 trial setting).

Who makes Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine?

Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine is developed by European Lung Cancer Working Party (see full European Lung Cancer Working Party pipeline at /company/european-lung-cancer-working-party).

What drug class is Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine in?

Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine belongs to the Chemotherapy combination (alkylating agent + nucleoside analog) class. See all Chemotherapy combination (alkylating agent + nucleoside analog) drugs at /class/chemotherapy-combination-alkylating-agent-nucleoside-analog.

What development phase is Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine in?

Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine?

Common side effects of Ifosfamide, Gemcitabine include Myelosuppression (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), Nausea and vomiting, Alopecia, Hemorrhagic cystitis (ifosfamide-related), Nephrotoxicity, Neurotoxicity.

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