Alectinib
Kinase Inhibitor — ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS
Also known as: alecensa, alectinib HCl, alectinib hydrochloride, CH5424802, RO-5424802, RO5424802
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Alectinib is an onp drug in the Kinase Inhibitor class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the PMDA in 2014. Its mechanism of action is classified as Kinase Inhibitors. DrugCentral lists 18 molecular targets, including ALK, RET and SRPK2. Recorded indications include Anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma and Non-small cell lung cancer.
- Approval status: onp (first approved 2014 by the PMDA).
- Drug class: Kinase Inhibitor.
- Mechanism of action: Kinase Inhibitors.
- Molecular targets: ALK, RET, SRPK2 and SRPK1 (18 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma and Non-small cell lung cancer.
- ATC code: L01ED03 (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitors).
- Molecular formula: C30H34N4O2; molecular weight 482.63 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (2)
- Anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Mechanism & targets
| Mechanism of action (MoA) | Kinase Inhibitors |
|---|---|
| Established pharmacologic class | Kinase Inhibitor |
Molecular targets (18)
Regulatory approvals (3)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-16 | EMA | — | Roche Registration Limited | |
| 2015-12-11 | FDA | — | HOFFMAN-LA ROCHE | |
| 2014-07-04 | PMDA | — | Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd | Yes |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
L01ED03 | ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS › ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS › PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS › Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitors |
Pharmacogenomics
Drug-label and guideline annotations from PharmGKB and CPIC.
- EMA label: ALK · Testing Required
- FDA label: ALK · Testing Required
- HCSC label: ALK · Testing Required
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| No adverse event | 610.6 |
| Disease progression | 542.6 |
| Metastases to central nervous system | 399.5 |
| Blood bilirubin increased | 317.0 |
| Blood creatine phosphokinase increased | 247.9 |
| Neoplasm progression | 240.3 |
| Constipation | 195.4 |
| Death | 194.9 |
| Anaemia | 172.8 |
| Haemolytic anaemia | 163.1 |
| Pneumonitis | 145.8 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 144.6 |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C30H34N4O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 482.63 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | KDGFLJKFZUIJMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 49806720 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Alectinib used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Alectinib: Anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma and Non-small cell lung cancer.
How does Alectinib work?
Alectinib is classified as Kinase Inhibitors; its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ALK (inhibitor), RET (inhibitor), SRPK2 and SRPK1.
When was Alectinib first approved?
Alectinib was first approved by the PMDA in 2014.
What drug class does Alectinib belong to?
Alectinib is in the Kinase Inhibitor class.
What is the chemical formula of Alectinib?
Alectinib has the molecular formula C30H34N4O2 and a molecular weight of 482.63 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 4937 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1738797 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 49806720 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB11363 — drug record
- FDA UNII LIJ4CT1Z3Y — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Alectinib — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt Q9UM73 (ALK) — target protein
- UniProt P07949 (RET) — target protein
- UniProt P78362 (SRPK2) — target protein
- UniProt Q96SB4 (SRPK1) — target protein
- UniProt P21709 (EPHA1) — target protein
- UniProt O14976 (GAK) — target protein
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
- PharmGKB / CPIC — pharmacogenomic label annotations
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