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| Drug Name | Eflornithine |
| Trade Name | Iwilfin |
| Synonyms | DFMO|alpha-difluoromethylornithine |
| Drug Descriptions |
Iwilfin (eflornithine) is an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor that blocks polyamine production, resulting in reduced tumor cell proliferation (PMID: 32256343). Iwilfin (eflornithine) is FDA-approved for use in adult and pediatric patients with high-risk neuroblastoma who have responded to prior therapies (FDA.gov) |
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| CAS Registry Number | 70052-12-9 |
| NCIT ID | C226 |