Entrectinib
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Term | Entrectinib |
Short definition | Entrectinib (de-TREK-tih-nib) A drug used in adults to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and is spreadingROS1-positive and in adults and children 12 years and older to treat solid tumors that have specific changes in the NTRK gene. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Entrectinib - (pronounced) (de-TREK-tih-nib) A drug used in adults to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and is spreadingROS1-positive and in adults and children 12 years and older to treat solid tumors that have specific changes in the NTRK gene. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Entrectinib blocks certain proteins involved in cell signaling and cell growth. Blocking these proteins can help prevent cancer cells from growing and kill them. Entrectinib is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Also called Rozlytrek
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