Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Idhifa

Descriptions


Enasidenib is used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with an isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) mutation in patients who have not responded to other treatments or to those whose cancer has come back after treatment.

Enasidenib is an isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 inhibitor. It works by blocking the enzyme isocitrate dehydrogenase which is needed by the cancer cells to grow.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet