Ofatumumab
- Generic Name
- Ofatumumab
- Brand Names
- Arzerra, Kesimpta
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 679818-59-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- M95KG522R0
- Background
Ofatumumab is a novel anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that targets B-cells. It is an IgG1κ human monoclonal antibody produced from a recombinant murine cell line (NS0) via transgenic mouse and hybridoma technology. Ofatumumab works by recognizing antigens that are expressed on the tumour cells in certain cancers; however, the antigen is not tumour-specific and...
- Indication
Ofatumumab is indicated, in combination with chlorambucil, for the treatment of previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) for whom fludarabine-based therapy is considered inappropriate.
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- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Refractory, Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS), Progressive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL), Recurrent Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
- Associated Therapies
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