Ramucirumab

Drug

Also known as: Cyramza, CYRAMZA

Drug Profile

Ramucirumab is marketed as CYRAMZA and is an anti-cancer biologic used across several advanced solid tumors. The prescribing information describes it as a VEGFR2 antagonist with indications in gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma, NSCLC, metastatic colorectal cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma. U.S. labeling lists initial FDA approval in 2014.

Drug Class
Human monoclonal antibody; VEGFR2 antagonist
Approval Status
FDA approved (Initial U.S. Approval: 2014)
Mechanism of Action
Binds VEGFR2 and blocks VEGF-A/VEGF-C/VEGF-D ligand binding, inhibiting VEGFR2 signaling and angiogenesis.
Brand Names
  • CYRAMZA
Indications
  • \Advanced or metastatic gastric or gastro-esophageal junction adenocarcinoma\
  • \Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer\
  • \Metastatic colorectal cancer\
  • \Hepatocellular carcinoma with AFP >=400 ng/mL after sorafenib\

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