VENCLEXTA
Venclexta is a BCL-2 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is also approved for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults who are 75 years or older or who have comorbidities that preclude the use of intensive induction chemotherapy. For the treatment of AML, this medication is used in combination with azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine.
How VENCLEXTA Works
Venetoclax is an oral small-molecule inhibitor that targets BCL-2, an anti-apoptotic protein overexpressed in CLL and AML cells to mediate tumor cell survival. By binding directly to BCL-2, the drug displaces pro-apoptotic proteins like BIM, which triggers mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization and the activation of caspases. This mechanism restores the process of apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in tumor cells that rely on BCL-2 for survival.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2016-04-11
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
VENCLEXTA Approval History
What VENCLEXTA Treats
3 indicationsVENCLEXTA is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2016. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)
- Newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults 75 years or older, or who have comorbidities that preclude use of intensive induction chemotherapy
Active Pipeline
Ongoing clinical trials by development phase
Key Completed Trials
Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance
Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
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.
VENCLEXTA FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)VENCLEXTA is a BCL-2 inhibitor indicated: For the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). In combination with azacitidine, or decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults 75 years or older, or who have comorbidities that preclude use of intensive induction chemotherapy. 1.1 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma VENCLEXTA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). 1....
VENCLEXTA Patents & Exclusivity
Patents (126 active)
Exclusivity
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Data Sources
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