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Drug Name | Abemaciclib |
Trade Name | Verzenio |
Synonyms | LY2835219 |
Drug Descriptions |
Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a dual CDK4/6 inhibitor, which inhibits Rb1 protein phosphorylation and may induce cell cycle arrest and prevent growth in cancer cells (PMID: 24919854). Verzenio (abemaciclib) is FDA approved as a monotherapy and in combination with Faslodex (fulvestrant) in patients with hormone receptor-positive, ERBB2 (HER2) receptor-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer, in combination with endocrine therapy as adjuvant treatment for patients with hormone receptor-positive, ERBB2 (HER2) receptor-negative, node-positive, early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence, and in combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial therapy for patients with hormone receptor-positive, ERBB2 (HER2) receptor-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer (FDA.gov). |
DrugClasses | CDK4/6 Inhibitor 14 |
CAS Registry Number | 1231930-82-7 |
NCIT ID | C97660 |