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Pyrotinib in combination with Capecitabine.

Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Pyrotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets the HER2/neu receptor, and when combined with Capecitabine, it is used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer.

Pyrotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets the HER2/neu receptor, and when combined with Capecitabine, it is used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer. Used for Metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer.

At a glance

Generic namePyrotinib in combination with Capecitabine.
SponsorJiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd.
Drug classTyrosine kinase inhibitor
TargetHER2/neu
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Pyrotinib works by inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of the HER2/neu receptor, which is overexpressed in some breast cancer cells. This leads to the inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis. When combined with Capecitabine, a chemotherapy medication, it is used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer.

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