zd 1839

Gefitinib (ZD1839) is an EGFR first-generation inhibitor with oral activity that inhibits the EGFR 19 Del and L858R mutations. Gefitinib has antitumor activity and is used for the treatment of EGFR-mutated non-small-cell lung cancers. Gefitinib administration RESULTS in the development of the EGFR C797S resistance mutation.

Gefitinib hydrochloride (ZD-1839 hydrochloride) is an orally active selective and potent tyrosine kinase (EGFR) inhibitor. Gefitinib hydrochloride exhibits antitumor activity, selectively inhibits EGF-stimulated tumor cell growth, induces cellular autophagy, improves lung dysfunction, and inhibits inflammation. Gefitinib hydrochloride has antitumor activity, selectively inhibits EGF-stimulated tumor cell growth, induces cellular autophagy, ameliorates lung dysfunction, and inhibits the progression of inflammation and fibrosis.