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Crizotinib

Kinase Inhibitor
Available on requestOrphanOncology
Presentations
5
Brands
1
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
0

Crizotinib is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) or ROS1-positive as detected by an FDA-approved test. MedsAcross supplies Crizotinib for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Kinase Inhibitor, Cytochrome P450 2B6 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors, Organic Cation Transporter 1 Inhibitors, Organic Cation Transporter 2 Inhibitors, P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors, Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
ATC classification
L01ED01 Crizotinib · Cancer medicines (antineoplastics), subgroup L01E, subgroup L01ED
US FDA first approval
26 August 2011
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
Yes
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Capsule
Identifiers
UNII 53AH36668SRxCUI 1148495CAS 877399-52-5DrugBank DB08865Q5186964

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

XALKORI is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of • adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) or ROS1-positive as detected by an FDA-approved test. • pediatric patients 1 year of age and older and young adults with relapsed or refractory, systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) that is ALK-positive. o Limitations of Use: The safety and efficacy of XALKORI have not been established in older adults with relapsed or refractory, systemic ALK-positive ALCL. • adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with unresectable, recurrent, or refractory inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) that is ALK-positive.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

Crizotinib is an inhibitor of receptor tyrosine kinases including ALK, Hepatocyte Growth Factor Receptor (HGFR, c-Met), ROS1 (c-ros), and Recepteur d'Origine Nantais (RON). Translocations can affect the ALK gene resulting in the expression of oncogenic fusion proteins. The formation of ALK fusion proteins results in activation and dysregulation of the gene's expression and signaling which can contribute to increased cell proliferation and survival in tumors expressing these proteins. Crizotinib demonstrated concentration-dependent inhibition of ALK, ROS1, and c-Met phosphorylation in cell-based assays using tumor cell lines and demonstrated antitumor activity in mice bearing tumor xenografts that expressed echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 4 (EML4)- or nucleophosmin (NPM)-ALK fusion proteins or c-Met.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

• Metastatic NSCLC: The recommended dosage is 250 mg orally twice daily. • Systemic ALCL: The recommended dosage is 280 mg/m 2 orally twice daily based on body surface area. • Unresectable IMT: o Adult: The recommended dosage is 250 mg orally twice daily. o Pediatric: The recommended dosage is 280 mg/m 2 orally twice daily based on body surface area. • See full prescribing information for dosage adjustments by indication for patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

• Hepatotoxicity: Fatal hepatotoxicity has occurred. Monitor with periodic liver testing. Temporarily suspend, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue XALKORI. • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Permanently discontinue in patients with ILD/pneumonitis. • QT Interval Prolongation: Monitor electrocardiograms and electrolytes in patients who have a history of or predisposition for QTc prolongation, or who are taking medications that prolong QT. Temporarily suspend, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue XALKORI. • Bradycardia: XALKORI can cause bradycardia. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly. Temporarily suspend, dose reduce, or permanently discontinue XALKORI. • Severe Visual Loss: XALKORI can cause visual changes including severe visual loss. Monitor and evaluate for ocular toxicity throughout treatment. Discontinue XALKORI in patients with severe visual loss.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Hepatotoxicity • Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis • QT Interval Prolongation • Bradycardia • Severe Visual Loss • Gastrointestinal Toxicity in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients with ALCL or Pediatric Patients with IMT The most common adverse reactions (≥25%) in adult patients with NSCLC are vision disorders, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, edema, constipation, elevated transaminases, fatigue, decreased appetite, upper respiratory infection, dizziness, and neuropathy. The most common adverse reactions (≥35%) in patients with ALCL are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, vision disorder, headache, musculoskeletal pain, stomatitis, fatigue, decreased appetite, pyrexia, abdominal pain, cough, and pruritus. Grade 3–4 laboratory abnormalities (≥15%) are neutropenia, lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

• Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. • Strong CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use. • CYP3A Substrates: Avoid concomitant use with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Oral Pellets: • 20 mg oral pellets Hard gelatin capsule, size 4, light blue opaque cap and white opaque body, printed with black ink “Pfizer” on the cap, “CRZ 20” on the body, available in: Bottles of 60 capsules: NDC 0069-0251-60 • 50 mg oral pellets Hard gelatin capsule, size 3, gray opaque cap and light gray opaque body, printed with black ink “Pfizer” on the cap, “CRZ 50” on the body, available in: Bottles of 60 capsules: NDC 0069-0507-60 • 150 mg oral pellets Hard gelatin capsule, size 0, light blue opaque cap and body, printed with black ink “Pfizer” on the cap, “CRZ 150” on…

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

5 presentations of Crizotinib, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Xalkori 150 mg capsuleOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Xalkori 20 mg capsuleOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Xalkori 200 mg capsuleOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Xalkori 250 mg capsuleOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Xalkori 50 mg capsuleOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 26 August 2011Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Crizotinib in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Questions and answers

Is Crizotinib available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 5 presentations of Crizotinib and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Crizotinib have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Crizotinib, including Xalkori.

Is Crizotinib approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Crizotinib on 26 August 2011, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Crizotinib authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Crizotinib has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Crizotinib need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Crizotinib is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Crizotinib in?

Crizotinib is classified under ATC code L01ED01 (Crizotinib).

References

  1. Xalkori prescribing information (Pfizer Laboratories). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 29 October 2026
  2. Xalkori: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 30 September 2026

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