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Zinecard

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Phase 1 active Small molecule Under review

Zinecard is a Small molecule drug developed by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. It is currently in Phase 1 development for Doxorubicin Induced Cardiomyopathy, Extravasation Injury from Anthracycline Injection, Prevention of CMV Disease After Organ Transplant. Also known as: Dexrazoxane.

Zinecard, also known as dexrazoxane hydrochloride, is a cardioprotective agent used to prevent cardiotoxicity associated with certain chemotherapy agents. It works as an iron sequestering agent, binding to iron to prevent its interaction with other molecules.

Likelihood of approval
7.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Cardiovascular Phase 3 risk -2.0pp
    Modern cardiovascular outcome trials are large + long; many fail to beat aggressive standard-of-care.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameZinecard
Also known asDexrazoxane
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
TargetDNA topoisomerase 2-beta, DNA topoisomerase 2-alpha
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Zinecard

What is Zinecard?

Zinecard is a Small molecule drug developed by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, indicated for Doxorubicin Induced Cardiomyopathy, Extravasation Injury from Anthracycline Injection, Prevention of CMV Disease After Organ Transplant.

What is Zinecard used for?

Zinecard is indicated for Doxorubicin Induced Cardiomyopathy, Extravasation Injury from Anthracycline Injection, Prevention of CMV Disease After Organ Transplant.

Who makes Zinecard?

Zinecard is developed by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (see full M.D. Anderson Cancer Center pipeline at /company/m-d-anderson-cancer-center).

Is Zinecard also known as anything else?

Zinecard is also known as Dexrazoxane.

What development phase is Zinecard in?

Zinecard is in Phase 1.

What does Zinecard target?

Zinecard targets DNA topoisomerase 2-beta, DNA topoisomerase 2-alpha.

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