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COMETRIQ

CABOZANTINIB S-MALATE
Oncology Approved 2012-11-29

COMETRIQ (cabozantinib s-malate) is a kinase inhibitor approved for the treatment of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). The medication is specifically indicated for patients whose MTC is characterized as progressive and metastatic. It serves as a targeted therapeutic option for managing this specific form of thyroid malignancy.

Source: FDA Label • EXELIXIS

How COMETRIQ Works

Cabozantinib inhibits the tyrosine kinase activity of multiple receptors, including RET, MET, VEGFR-1, -2, and -3, as well as KIT, TRKB, and FLT-3. It also targets AXL, ROS1, TYRO3, MER, and TIE-2, which are involved in both normal cellular functions and pathologic processes. By inhibiting these receptor tyrosine kinases, the drug interferes with oncogenesis, metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, and the maintenance of the tumor microenvironment. This multi-kinase inhibition also addresses biological pathways associated with drug resistance.

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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2012-11-29
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE

Companies

Active Ingredient: CABOZANTINIB S-MALATE

COMETRIQ Approval History

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What COMETRIQ Treats

1 indications

COMETRIQ is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2012. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Source: FDA Label

COMETRIQ Competitors

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2 other drugs also target VEGFR. Compare mechanisms, indications, and trial activity.

Drug = Competitor name Company = Manufacturer N indic. = FDA-approved indications → Date = Patent/exclusivity expiry

Competitors share the same molecular target (VEGFR). Earlier expiry dates signal biosimilar/generic opportunities.

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Trial Timeline

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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.

COMETRIQ FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

COMETRIQ is indicated for the treatment of patients with progressive, metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). COMETRIQ is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with progressive, metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC).

COMETRIQ Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Feb 2032

Patents (32 active)

US12128039 Expires Feb 10, 2032
US11298349 Expires Feb 10, 2032
US9717720 Expires Feb 10, 2032
US8877776 Expires Oct 8, 2030
US11098015 Expires Jan 15, 2030
US11091440 Expires Jan 15, 2030
US11091439 Expires Jan 15, 2030
US7579473 Expires Aug 14, 2026
+ 22 more patents
Source: FDA Orange Book

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