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Intravenous etoposide/cisplatin

GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Etoposide and cisplatin work together as a chemotherapy combination: etoposide inhibits topoisomerase II to prevent DNA unwinding, while cisplatin creates DNA crosslinks, both leading to cancer cell death.

Etoposide and cisplatin work together as a chemotherapy combination: etoposide inhibits topoisomerase II to prevent DNA unwinding, while cisplatin creates DNA crosslinks, both leading to cancer cell death. Used for Small cell lung cancer, Germ cell tumors, Lymphomas.

At a glance

Generic nameIntravenous etoposide/cisplatin
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Drug classChemotherapy combination (topoisomerase II inhibitor + platinum alkylating agent)
TargetTopoisomerase II (etoposide); DNA (cisplatin)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Etoposide is a topoisomerase II inhibitor that stabilizes the enzyme-DNA complex, preventing DNA replication and transcription. Cisplatin is a platinum-based alkylating agent that forms covalent crosslinks with DNA, causing strand breaks and apoptosis. Together, this combination provides synergistic cytotoxic effects against rapidly dividing cancer cells.

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