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EC approves Inlyta (Pfizer) for Real Cell Carcinoma

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Last updated:4th Sep 2012
Published:4th Sep 2012
Source: Pharmawand
The European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for Inlyta (axitinib) from Pfizer for the treatment of adult patients with advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma a type of kidney cancer, after failure of prior treatment with sunitinib or a cytokine. The Inlyta data demonstrates a statistically significant improvement in progression free survival compared with sorafenib, and supports the continued role for VEGFR-targeted therapy, following the first-line standard of care,Sutent.

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