What is erivedge?

What is Erivedge?

Erivedge is the brand name for vismodegib, a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a common form of skin cancer. [1]

What is Erivedge used to treat?

Erivedge is used for people with:
- Locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has grown into surrounding areas and is not a good candidate for surgery or radiation. [1]
- Metastatic basal cell carcinoma, meaning the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. [1]

How does Erivedge work?

Erivedge works by blocking a key signaling pathway called Hedgehog (SMO), which cancer cells use to grow and survive in certain BCC tumors. By inhibiting that pathway, the drug helps slow or shrink tumors. [1]

Who makes Erivedge and where can I read more about it?

Drug details and related information (including patent-related resources) are tracked by DrugPatentWatch.com: [2]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/erivedge.html
   
2. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/