Chemistry:Concizumab

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Concizumab
Clinical data
Trade namesAlhemo
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Subcutaneous
Drug classAntihemorrhagic
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6462H10004N1712O2046S46
Molar mass145887.81 g·mol−1

Concizumab, sold under the brand name Alhemo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of hemophilia B.[3] It is an anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor.[3]

Concizumab was approved for medical use in Canada in March 2023.[5][6]

Medical uses

Concizumab is indicated for the treatment of people with hemophilia B who have factor IX inhibitors and require routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes.[3][4]

Society and culture

Names

Concizumab is the international nonproprietary name.[7]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Alhemo". 11 July 2023. https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/auspmd/alhemo. 
  2. "Alhemo (Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd)". 28 July 2023. https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/prescription-medicines-registrations/alhemo-novo-nordisk-pharmaceuticals-pty-ltd. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Archived copy". https://www.novonordisk.ca/content/dam/nncorp/ca/en/products/alhemo-en-product-monograph.pdf. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Summary Basis of Decision for Alhemo". 31 May 2023. https://dhpp.hpfb-dgpsa.ca/review-documents/resource/SBD1685635290781. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Concizumab Product information". 10 March 2023. https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=102487. 
  6. "Health Canada approves Alhemo, the first subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for people living with hemophilia B with inhibitors" (Press release). Novo Nordisk Canada. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023 – via Newswire.
  7. "International nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances (INN): recommended INN: list 70". WHO Drug Information 27 (3). 2013.