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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
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*[[Erdheim-Chester disease]]
 
*[[Hairy cell leukemia]]
 
*[[Hairy cell leukemia]]
*[[Histiocytoses]]
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*[[Langerhans cell histiocytosis]]
 
*[[Melanoma]]
 
*[[Melanoma]]
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*[[Multiple myeloma]]
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*[[Thyroid cancer]]
  
 
==More drug information==
 
==More drug information==
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
* 8/17/2011: Initial FDA approval "for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic [[Melanoma|melanoma]] with BRAFV600E mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test."
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*8/17/2011: Initial FDA approval "for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic [[Melanoma|melanoma with BRAFV600E mutation]] as detected by an FDA-approved test."
 
** Limitation: "ZELBORAF is '''not recommended''' for use in patients with wild-type BRAF [[Melanoma|melanoma]]."
 
** Limitation: "ZELBORAF is '''not recommended''' for use in patients with wild-type BRAF [[Melanoma|melanoma]]."
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*11/6/2017: Granted regular FDA approval "for the treatment of patients with [[Erdheim-Chester disease|Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) with BRAF V600 mutation]]."
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
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[[Category:Drug index]]
 
[[Category:Drug index]]
 
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[[Category:Mutation-specific medications]]
  
 
[[Category:Kinase inhibitors]]
 
[[Category:Kinase inhibitors]]
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[[Category:MAP4K5 inhibitors]]
 
[[Category:MAP4K5 inhibitors]]
  
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[[Category:Erdheim-Chester disease medications]]
 
[[Category:Hairy cell leukemia medications]]
 
[[Category:Hairy cell leukemia medications]]
[[Category:Histiocytoses medications]]
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[[Category:Langerhans cell histiocytosis medications]]
 
[[Category:Melanoma medications]]  
 
[[Category:Melanoma medications]]  
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[[Category:Multiple myeloma medications]]
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[[Category:Thyroid cancer medications]]
  
 
[[Category:Drugs FDA approved in 2011]]
 
[[Category:Drugs FDA approved in 2011]]

Revision as of 19:30, 6 November 2017

General information

Class/mechanism: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor of some mutated forms of BRAF serine/threonine kinase, including BRAF V600E. Also has been observed to inhibit other tyrosine kinases such as CRAF, ARAF, wild-type BRAF, SRMS, ACK1, MAP4K5, and FGR. Certain BRAF mutations, such as V600E, result in constitutive activation of cell proliferation pathways and tumor growth.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

More drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Also known as

  • Code names: PLX4032, RG7204, RO5185426
  • Brand name: Zelboraf

References