Title:

Clofarabine (Evoltra) Approved in EC for Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in Children

Date:

9th June 2006

Author:

Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

 

Source – Druginfozone -  The European Commission (EC) has approved Clofarabine (Evoltra™) for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in children who have relapsed or are refractory to at least two prior regimens and where there is no other treatment option anticipated to result in a durable response.

The licensed indication also includes patients aged less than 21 years at the time of initial diagnosis of their leukaemia.

For more information go to: http://www.druginfozone.nhs.uk/record%20viewing/viewDetail.aspx?ids=565745

Prepared by Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

Date of Preparation: 9th June 2006