Nemolizumab

Monoclonal antibody

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Nemolizumab, sold under the brand name Nemluvio, is a medication for the treatment of prurigo nodularis.[1] It is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the interleukin-31 receptor A.

Nemolizumab was invented by Chugai, who sold an exclusive license for the drug's development and worldwide marketing (except Japan and Taiwan) to Galderma in 2016.[2]

Nemolizumab was approved for medical use in the United States in August 2024.[3]

Medical uses

Nemolizumab is indicated for the treatment of adults with prurigo nodularis.

Society and culture

Names

Nemolizumab is the international nonproprietary name.[4]

References

  1. ^ Spreitzer H (27 March 2017). "Neue Wirkstoffe - Nemolizumab". Österreichische Apothekerzeitung (in German) (7/2017).
  2. ^ "Chugai grants exclusive global license for development and marketing of nemolizumab to Galderma". Pharmabiz.com. 22 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Galderma Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Nemluvio (nemolizumab) for Adult Patients Living With Prurigo Nodularis" (Press release). Galderma. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024 – via Business Wire.
  4. ^ World Health Organization (2015). "International nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances (INN): recommended INN: list 74". WHO Drug Information. 29 (3). hdl:10665/331070.

Further reading

  • Kwatra SG, Yosipovitch G, Legat FJ, Reich A, Paul C, Simon D, et al. (October 2023). "Phase 3 Trial of Nemolizumab in Patients with Prurigo Nodularis". The New England Journal of Medicine. 389 (17): 1579–1589. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2301333. PMID 37888917.
  • Clinical trial number NCT04501666 for "Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Nemolizumab (CD14152) in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis (PN)" at ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Clinical trial number NCT04501679 for "A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Nemolizumab (CD14152) in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis (PN)" at ClinicalTrials.gov
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