Selumetinib

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:administered_by oral medication
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2020
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:atccode L01 XE30
gptkbp:casnumber 606143-52-6
gptkbp:chemical_formula C16 H14 F3 N3 O3 S
gptkbp:class antineoplastic agent
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
NCT01362803
NCT02096268
NCT02335918
NCT02989857
gptkbp:clinical_use treatment of inoperable plexiform neurofibromas
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to the drug
severe liver impairment
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Astra_Zeneca
gptkbp:drug_interactions CYP3 A4 inducers
CYP3 A4 inhibitors
gptkbp:effective_date FDA approved
EMA approved
gptkbp:excretion urine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Selumetinib
gptkbp:indication gptkb:neurofibromatosis_type_1
gptkbp:is_monitored_by liver function tests
complete blood count
gptkbp:lifespan approximately 8 hours
gptkbp:marketed_as the brand name Koselugo
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action MEK inhibitor
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:patient_population pediatric patients
adult patients
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics absorbed in gastrointestinal tract
inhibits MEK1 and MEK2
gptkbp:project clinical development
gptkbp:research ongoing studies for other cancers
studies on dosing regimens
investigating combination therapies
studies on long-term effects
studies on efficacy in adults
studies on efficacy in children
gptkbp:research_areas oncology
rare diseases
gptkbp:route_of_administration oral
gptkbp:safety_features generally well tolerated
gptkbp:side_effect fatigue
nausea
diarrhea
rash
elevated liver enzymes
gptkbp:targets gptkb:MEK1
gptkb:MEK2
gptkbp:treatment with other cancer drugs
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:cancer_treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Astra_Zeneca
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4