Neratinib
Kinase Inhibitor — ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS
Also known as: HKI-272, neratinib maleate, nerlynx
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 class | Kinase Inhibitor |
Molecular targets (106)
Regulatory approvals (2)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-08 | EMA | — | PUMA BIOTECH INC | |
| 2017-07-17 | FDA | — | PUMA BIOTECH INC |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
L01EH02 | ANTINEOPLASTIC 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 term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 1745.0 |
| Nausea | 414.3 |
| Constipation | 323.7 |
| Drug titration | 280.3 |
| Fatigue | 276.3 |
| Decreased appetite | 218.8 |
| Vomiting | 167.5 |
| Disease progression | 151.2 |
| Off label use | 137.8 |
| Dehydration | 107.8 |
| Hyperchlorhydria | 103.4 |
| Breast cancer metastatic | 93.8 |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C30H29ClN6O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 557.05 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | JWNPDZNEKVCWMY-VQHVLOKHSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 9915743 |
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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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 5252 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL180022 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 9915743 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB11828 — drug record
- FDA UNII JJH94R3PWB — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Neratinib — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt Q9Y4K4 (MAP4K5) — target protein
- UniProt Q15303 (ERBB4) — target protein
- UniProt Q9Y6E0 (STK24) — target protein
- UniProt Q9P289 (STK26) — target protein
- UniProt P21860 (ERBB3) — target protein
- UniProt Q8IVH8 (MAP4K3) — 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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