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Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors

Hedgehog pathway inhibitors are used to treat skin cancer. They work by preventing cancer cells from spreading and growing.

Why are hedgehog pathway inhibitors prescribed?

  1. Skin Cancer (50%)
  2. Leukemia (50%)

Key takeaways

Hedgehog pathway inhibitors are used to treat basal cell carcinoma and acute myeloid leukemia. These medications work by blocking an overactive Hedgehog signaling pathway, which is involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells. Hedgehog pathway inhibitors are available in oral forms. Examples include Daurismo (glasdegib), Erivedge (vismodegib), and Odomzo (sonidegib).

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GLASDEGIB treats leukemia. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.
VISMODEGIB treats skin cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.
SONIDEGIB treats skin cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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