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Placebo matching lenvatinib

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Lenvatinib is a multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks signaling pathways critical for tumor growth and angiogenesis.

Lenvatinib is a multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks signaling pathways critical for tumor growth and angiogenesis. Used for Radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer, Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, Advanced renal cell carcinoma (in combination with pembrolizumab).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo matching lenvatinib
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classMulti-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor
TargetFGFR, VEGFR, RET, KIT
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Lenvatinib inhibits multiple receptor tyrosine kinases including FGFR, VEGFR, RET, and KIT, thereby suppressing tumor cell proliferation, survival, and the formation of new blood vessels that feed tumors. By targeting these pathways simultaneously, it provides broad anti-cancer activity across multiple tumor types. This placebo-matching formulation is used in clinical trials to maintain blinding while delivering the active lenvatinib dose.

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