Encyclopedia: Gefitinib
Gefitinib is a drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. Acting in a similar manner to erlotinib , gefitinib selectively targets the mutant proteins in malignant cells. It is marketed by AstraZeneca and Teva under the trade name Iressa. Gefitinib is the first selective inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor's tyrosine kinase domain. The target protein is also sometimes referred to as Her1 or ErbB-1 depending on...
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any difference between the generic Gefitinib and IRESSA's in quality?
Hi, what is the difference between the generic Gefitinib and IRESSA's in quality? The generic Gefitinib...
Hi, what is the difference between the generic Gefitinib and IRESSA's in quality? The generic Gefitinib...
All I can find out is that the only difference between the two is the cost being less for the generic.
Asked by Barbara - 6 months ago
Do you have any medicine knowledge with Gefitinib for cancer treatment?
My friend's father is in pretty bad situation. He has been tortured by lung tumor....
My friend's father is in pretty bad situation. He has been tortured by lung tumor....
In the US gefitinib is marketed as Iressa, but is no longer recommended for new patients with lung cancer. Only patients who have had prior response are recommended to keep...
Asked by maomzhao2000 - 385 days ago