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Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Afatinib dimaleate is a small molecule medication used to treat certain types of cancer, such as non-small cell lung carcinoma. It works by blocking specific proteins (erbB1, erbB-2, and erbB-4) that help cancer cells grow.
How it worksAfatinib dimaleate works by inhibiting specific receptor proteins (erbB1, erbB-2, and erbB-4) that cancer cells use to grow and divide.
Used for
non-small cell lung carcinomamultiple myeloma
Conditions
non-small cell lung carcinomamultiple myeloma
Class
small moleculeerbB inhibitortyrosine kinase inhibitorTyrosine kinase inhibitorimmune systemrespiratory system
How to take
Formsoral
Routesoral
Educational summary derived from FDA labeling, AI-assisted. Not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional. Updated 2026-04-26.