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Irinotecan Liposomal Injection [Onivyde]
Irinotecan Liposomal Injection [Onivyde] is a Topoisomerase I inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by Seoul National University Hospital. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Metastatic pancreatic cancer (in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin), Metastatic colorectal cancer. Also known as: nal-IRI, Nal-IRI.
Irinotecan liposomal injection is a topoisomerase I inhibitor encapsulated in liposomes that prevents DNA unwinding and causes cancer cell death.
Irinotecan liposomal injection is a topoisomerase I inhibitor encapsulated in liposomes that prevents DNA unwinding and causes cancer cell death. Used for Metastatic pancreatic cancer (in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin), Metastatic colorectal cancer.
At a glance
| Generic name | Irinotecan Liposomal Injection [Onivyde] |
|---|---|
| Also known as | nal-IRI, Nal-IRI |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital |
| Drug class | Topoisomerase I inhibitor |
| Target | Topoisomerase I |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Oncology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Irinotecan inhibits topoisomerase I, an enzyme required for DNA replication and transcription. The liposomal formulation improves drug delivery to tumors and reduces systemic toxicity compared to conventional irinotecan. This allows for better accumulation in cancer cells while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.
Approved indications
- Metastatic pancreatic cancer (in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin)
- Metastatic colorectal cancer
Common side effects
- Neutropenia
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
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- Drug class: All Topoisomerase I inhibitor drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Topoisomerase I
- Manufacturer: Seoul National University Hospital — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Oncology
- Indication: Drugs for Metastatic pancreatic cancer (in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin)
- Indication: Drugs for Metastatic colorectal cancer
- Also known as: nal-IRI, Nal-IRI
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