Axitinib (Inlyta)
FDA approved 1/27/2012 Also known as AG013736.
General information
Class/mechanism: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor of multiple receptor tyrosine kinases, including vascular endothelial growth factor receptors VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, and VEGFR-3, which interferes with tumor angiogenesis, growth, and cancer progression.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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