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Tom · 12-01-2005, 12:50 PM

Hey John. Just wanted to let you know that Tykerb is in fact, the new name for lapatinib. The name describes the method of action of the drug. TYrosine Kinase inhibitor of ERB. I think this is very good news for a lot of us that are currently using Herceptin, as it is an oral medication, and is said to have less cardiotoxicity. It is also, as you know, a dual-tyrosine kinase inhibitor. That means more bang for the buck. I am also heartened by the fact that GSK has gone so far as to select a proprietary brand name for lapatinib. It makes me feel like they are very confident that it will win FDA approval. Hopefully, the new trials will be so successful that they will end early and get Tykerb fast-tracked to the market. We need as many arrows in our quiver as your Robin Hood had. I must admit it was strange to actually ride through Sherwood Forest when I was visiting your side of the pond. Take care.

Tom

12-01-2005, 12:50 PM	#2
Tom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 290	Tykerb (lapatinib) Hey John. Just wanted to let you know that Tykerb is in fact, the new name for lapatinib. The name describes the method of action of the drug. TYrosine Kinase inhibitor of ERB. I think this is very good news for a lot of us that are currently using Herceptin, as it is an oral medication, and is said to have less cardiotoxicity. It is also, as you know, a dual-tyrosine kinase inhibitor. That means more bang for the buck. I am also heartened by the fact that GSK has gone so far as to select a proprietary brand name for lapatinib. It makes me feel like they are very confident that it will win FDA approval. Hopefully, the new trials will be so successful that they will end early and get Tykerb fast-tracked to the market. We need as many arrows in our quiver as your Robin Hood had. I must admit it was strange to actually ride through Sherwood Forest when I was visiting your side of the pond. Take care. Tom