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Drug Name | Lapatinib |
Trade Name | Tykerb |
Synonyms | Lapatinib Ditosylate |
Drug Descriptions |
Tykerb (lapatinib) reversibly inhibits ERBB2 (HER2) and EGFR, resulting in decreased downstream signaling and potentially leading to reduced tumor growth (PMID: 22477724). Tykerb (lapatinib) is FDA approved for ERBB2 (HER2)-positive (overexpressing) breast cancer (FDA.gov). |
DrugClasses | EGFR Inhibitor (Pan) 62 HER2 Inhibitor 42 |
CAS Registry Number | 388082-78-8 |
NCIT ID | C66878 |