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KOSELUGO

SELUMETINIB Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase 1 Inhibitors
Approved 2020-04-10
4
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
2
Priority Reviews
5
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2020-04-10
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, GRANULE

Companies

Active Ingredient: SELUMETINIB

KOSELUGO Approval History

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What KOSELUGO Treats

2 indications

KOSELUGO is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2020. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Neurofibromatosis Type 1
  • Plexiform Neurofibroma
Source: FDA Label

KOSELUGO Target & Pathway

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Target

MEK (Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase) Serine/Threonine Kinase

A kinase downstream of BRAF in the MAPK pathway. MEK inhibitors are often combined with BRAF inhibitors to provide more complete pathway blockade and delay resistance. This combination is standard treatment for BRAF-mutant melanoma.

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

KOSELUGO FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

KOSELUGO is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) [see Dosage and Administration ]. KOSELUGO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN).

KOSELUGO Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Mar 2029
Exclusivity: Nov 2028

Patents (64 active)

US12364684 Expires Mar 26, 2029
US11813246 Expires Mar 26, 2029
US12318367 Expires Mar 26, 2029
US12220403 Expires Mar 26, 2029
US7425637 Expires Mar 13, 2028
US9562017 Expires Dec 12, 2026
US9156795 Expires Dec 12, 2026
US8178693 Expires Mar 13, 2026
+ 54 more patents

Exclusivity

NP Until Sep 2028
NPP Until Nov 2028
ODE* Until Apr 2027
NP Until Sep 2028
NPP Until Nov 2028
Source: FDA Orange Book

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