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Ixekizumab

Generic Name
Ixekizumab
Brand Names
Taltz
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
1143503-69-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
BTY153760O

Overview

Ixekizumab is a humanized immunoglobulin G subclass 4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody (mAb) against interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and prevents it from interacting with the IL-17A receptor. As IL-17A is a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in inflammation and immune responses, blocking its effect is beneficial for use in inflammatory conditions. In particular, IL-17A has been found to be implicated in a variety of autoimmune diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis and plaque psoriasis. Ixekizumab is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a recombinant mammalian cell line and purified using standard technology for bioprocessing. Ixekizumab is comprised of two identical light chain polypeptides of 219 amino acids each and two identical heavy chain polypeptides of 445 amino acids each, and has a molecular weight of 146,158 Daltons for the protein backbone of the molecule. It is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Background

Ixekizumab is a humanized immunoglobulin G subclass 4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody (mAb) against interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and prevents it from interacting with the IL-17A receptor. As IL-17A is a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in inflammation and immune responses, blocking its effect is beneficial for use in inflammatory conditions. In particular, IL-17A has been found to be implicated in a variety of autoimmune diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis and plaque psoriasis. Ixekizumab is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a recombinant mammalian cell line and purified using standard technology for bioprocessing. Ixekizumab is comprised of two identical light chain polypeptides of 219 amino acids each and two identical heavy chain polypeptides of 445 amino acids each, and has a molecular weight of 146,158 Daltons for the protein backbone of the molecule. It is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Indication

Ixekizumab is indicated for the treatment of patients aged six years or older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. It is also indicated in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation.

Associated Conditions

  • Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
  • Active Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Active Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
  • Active Psoriatic arthritis

FDA Approved Products

TALTZ
Manufacturer:Eli Lilly and Company
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:20 mg in 0.25 mL
Approved: 2024/02/02
NDC:0002-8900
TALTZ
Manufacturer:Eli Lilly and Company
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:40 mg in 0.5 mL
Approved: 2024/02/02
NDC:0002-8905
TALTZ
Manufacturer:Eli Lilly and Company
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:80 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2024/02/02
NDC:0002-1445
TALTZ
Manufacturer:Eli Lilly and Company
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:80 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2024/02/02
NDC:0002-7724

Singapore Approved Products

TALTZ SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN 80 mg/ml
Manufacturer:Eli Lilly and Company
Form:INJECTION, SOLUTION
Strength:80 mg/ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2018/06/06
Approval:SIN15501P

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