Chlormethine - Actelion Pharmaceuticals/Helsinn
Alternative Names: Clearazide™; Ledaga; LEDAGATM; Mechlorethamine gel; Nitrogen mustard topical gel; Topical nitrogen mustard; ValchlorLatest Information Update: 31 Dec 2024
At a glance
- Originator Yaupon Therapeutics
- Developer Actelion Pharmaceuticals; Helsinn; Orphan Europe; Recordati Rare Diseases
- Class Antineoplastics; Nitrogen mustard compounds; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Alkylating agents; T-cell receptor gene inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Mycosis fungoides
Most Recent Events
- 02 Dec 2024 No development reported - Preregistration for Mycosis fungoides in China (Topical)
- 18 Oct 2022 Pharmacodynamics data from a preclinical in vitro study in Mycosis fungoides released by Helsinn
- 21 Sep 2022 Launched for Mycosis fungoides (Second-line therapy or greater, In adults) in Canada (Topical) before September 2022