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MDV3100 (mdv3100)

Pfizer Inc. · FDA-approved active Quality 17/100

MDV3100, also known as enzalutamide, is an androgen receptor inhibitor developed by Pfizer Inc. It is not currently approved by the FDA but is in advanced stages of clinical development for the treatment of prostate cancer. The drug works by blocking the androgen receptor, which is crucial for the growth of prostate cancer cells. Despite its promising efficacy, MDV3100 has shown several side effects, including fatigue, back pain, and hot flushes. Clinical trials have demonstrated its potential to significantly improve survival rates in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer.

At a glance

Generic namemdv3100
SponsorPfizer Inc.
Drug classAndrogen receptor inhibitor
TargetAndrogen receptor, Glucocorticoid receptor, Prostate-specific antigen
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhaseFDA-approved

Approved indications

Pipeline indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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