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Neratinib

Kinase Inhibitor — ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS

Also known as: HKI-272, neratinib maleate, nerlynx

OnpEMA approvedFDA approvedATC L01EH02

Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)

Key facts

Neratinib is an onp drug in the Kinase Inhibitor class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 2017. Its mechanism of action is classified as Kinase Inhibitors and P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors. DrugCentral lists 106 molecular targets, including MAP4K5, ERBB4 and STK24. Recorded indications include HER2-positive carcinoma of breast.

  • Approval status: onp (first approved 2017 by the FDA).
  • Drug class: Kinase Inhibitor.
  • Mechanism of action: Kinase Inhibitors; P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors.
  • Molecular targets: MAP4K5, ERBB4, STK24 and STK26 (106 listed in DrugCentral).
  • Indications: HER2-positive carcinoma of breast.
  • ATC code: L01EH02 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) tyrosine kinase inhibitors).
  • Molecular formula: C30H29ClN6O3; molecular weight 557.05 g/mol.

Indications & contraindications

Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).

Indications (1)

  • HER2-positive carcinoma of breast

Mechanism & targets

Mechanism of action (MoA)Kinase Inhibitors; P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors
Established pharmacologic classKinase Inhibitor

Molecular targets (106)

Regulatory approvals (2)

DateAgencyMarketed asApplicantOrphan
2018-08-08EMA—PUMA BIOTECH INC
2017-07-17FDA—PUMA BIOTECH INC

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
L01EH02ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS › ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS › PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS › Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Pharmacogenomics

Drug-label and guideline annotations from PharmGKB and CPIC.

  • EMA label: ERBB2, ESR1, ESR2, PGR · Testing Required
  • FDA label: ERBB2 · Testing Required
  • FDA label: ESR1, ESR2, PGR
  • HCSC label: ERBB2 · 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 termLLR
Diarrhoea1745.0
Nausea414.3
Constipation323.7
Drug titration280.3
Fatigue276.3
Decreased appetite218.8
Vomiting167.5
Disease progression151.2
Off label use137.8
Dehydration107.8
Hyperchlorhydria103.4
Breast cancer metastatic93.8

Chemical structure

Molecular formulaC30H29ClN6O3
Molecular weight557.05 g/mol
CAS number—
InChIKeyJWNPDZNEKVCWMY-VQHVLOKHSA-N
PubChem CID9915743
CCOC1=CC2=NC=C(C#N)C(NC3=CC=C(OCC4=CC=CC=N4)C(Cl)=C3)=C2C=C1NC(=O)\C=C\CN(C)C

Frequently asked questions

Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.

What is Neratinib used for?

DrugCentral lists the following indications for Neratinib: HER2-positive carcinoma of breast.

How does Neratinib work?

Neratinib is classified as Kinase Inhibitors and P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors; its molecular targets in DrugCentral include MAP4K5, ERBB4 (inhibitor), STK24 and STK26.

When was Neratinib first approved?

Neratinib was first approved by the FDA in 2017.

What drug class does Neratinib belong to?

Neratinib is in the Kinase Inhibitor class.

What is the chemical formula of Neratinib?

Neratinib has the molecular formula C30H29ClN6O3 and a molecular weight of 557.05 g/mol.

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Quick facts

StatusONP
First approval2017-07-17
AgencyFDA
Targets106
Indications1
FormulaC30H29ClN6O3
DrugCentral ID5252
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