Iressa

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gefitinib

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This medicine is authorised for use in the European Union.

Overview

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This EPAR was last updated on 17/07/2023

Authorisation details

Product details
Name
Iressa
Agency product number
EMEA/H/C/001016
Active substance
gefitinib
International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name
gefitinib
Therapeutic area (MeSH)
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) code
L01XE02
Publication details
Marketing-authorisation holder
AstraZeneca AB
Revision
16
Date of issue of marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union
24/06/2009
Contact address
151 85 Södertälje
Sweden

Product information

14/07/2023 Iressa - EMEA/H/C/001016 - IAIN/0039/G

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Pharmacotherapeutic group

Antineoplastic agents

Therapeutic indication

Iressa is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer with activating mutations of epidermal-growth-factor-receptor tyrosine kinase.

Assessment history

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