NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLEPriority Review
Approved
Aug 1974
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
15
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Priority Review
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE (doxorubicin hydrochloride) by Pfizer is hydrochloride. First approved in 1974.
Drug data last refreshed Yesterday
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Doxorubicin hydrochloride is a small-molecule anthracycline chemotherapy agent approved in 1974 that treats breast cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, sarcoma, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer. It works by binding to DNA and inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis, leading to rapid cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. The drug demonstrates broad oncology utility across solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, the doxorubicin brand team is likely focused on lifecycle extension, biosimilar/generic defense, and transitioning commercial resources to newer oncology assets.
Mechanism of Action
hydrochloride. The mechanism of action of doxorubicin hydrochloride is thought to be related to its ability to bind DNA and inhibit nucleic acid synthesis. Cell structure studies have demonstrated rapid cell penetration and perinuclear chromatin binding, rapid inhibition of mitotic activity and…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (15)
A Study to Evaluate Change in Disease Activity of Subcutaneous (SC) Epcoritamab Combined With Intravenous and Oral Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Vincristine, and Prednisone (R-CHOP) or R-CHOP in Adult Participants With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Started Feb 2023
900 enrolled
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Bintrafusp Alfa and Doxorubicin Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Advanced Sarcoma
Started Mar 2022
80 enrolled
Advanced Soft-tissue SarcomaMetastatic Soft-tissue Sarcoma
A Phase 2 Clinical Study of Evaluation of Recombinant Anti-PD-1 Humanized Monoclonal Antibody Injection (609A) Combined With Doxorubicin Hydrochloride in the Treatment of Metastatic/Unresectable Non-specific Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Started Dec 2021
70 enrolled
Sarcoma, Soft Tissue
Pembrolizumab and Doxorubicin Hydrochloride or Anti-Estrogen Therapy in Treating Patients With Triple-Negative or Hormone Receptor-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Started Mar 2016
30 enrolled
Estrogen Receptor NegativeEstrogen Receptor PositiveHER2/Neu Negative+4 more
Assess Bioequivalence of Two Formulations of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome in Female Patients With Ovarian Cancer
Started Sep 2014
30 enrolled
Ovarian Cancer
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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