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vinflunine and best supportive care

Pierre Fabre Medicament · Phase 3 active Small molecule

vinflunine and best supportive care is a Anthracycline antibiotic Small molecule drug developed by Pierre Fabre Medicament. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract.

Vinflunine is a chemotherapeutic agent that works by intercalating DNA and inhibiting the enzyme topoisomerase II, thereby inducing apoptosis in cancer cells.

Vinflunine is a chemotherapeutic agent that works by intercalating DNA and inhibiting the enzyme topoisomerase II, thereby inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. Used for Advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract.

At a glance

Generic namevinflunine and best supportive care
SponsorPierre Fabre Medicament
Drug classAnthracycline antibiotic
TargetTopoisomerase II
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This results in the inhibition of cancer cell growth and proliferation. Vinflunine is a derivative of the anthracycline antibiotic doxorubicin and has been shown to have antitumor activity against various types of cancer.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about vinflunine and best supportive care

What is vinflunine and best supportive care?

vinflunine and best supportive care is a Anthracycline antibiotic drug developed by Pierre Fabre Medicament, indicated for Advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract.

How does vinflunine and best supportive care work?

Vinflunine is a chemotherapeutic agent that works by intercalating DNA and inhibiting the enzyme topoisomerase II, thereby inducing apoptosis in cancer cells.

What is vinflunine and best supportive care used for?

vinflunine and best supportive care is indicated for Advanced or metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract.

Who makes vinflunine and best supportive care?

vinflunine and best supportive care is developed by Pierre Fabre Medicament (see full Pierre Fabre Medicament pipeline at /company/pierre-fabre-medicament).

What drug class is vinflunine and best supportive care in?

vinflunine and best supportive care belongs to the Anthracycline antibiotic class. See all Anthracycline antibiotic drugs at /class/anthracycline-antibiotic.

What development phase is vinflunine and best supportive care in?

vinflunine and best supportive care is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of vinflunine and best supportive care?

Common side effects of vinflunine and best supportive care include Myelosuppression, Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Anemia.

What does vinflunine and best supportive care target?

vinflunine and best supportive care targets Topoisomerase II and is a Anthracycline antibiotic.

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