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Lecanemab

Generic Name
Lecanemab
Brand Names
Leqembi
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
1260393-98-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
12PYH0FTU9

Overview

Lecanemab is a recombinant humanized immunoglobulin gamma 1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble and insoluble forms of amyloid beta (Aβ), which are implicated in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab works to reduce Aβ plaques and prevent Aβ deposition in the brain with high selectivity to Aβ protofibrils. In clinical trials, it significantly reduced brain Aβ plaques compared to placebo. On January 6, 2023, lecanemab was granted accelerated approval by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. It was granted full FDA approval on July 6, 2023.

Indication

Lecanemab is indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment with lecanemab should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of disease, the population in which treatment was initiated in clinical trials.

Associated Conditions

  • Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/12/19
N/A
Recruiting
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
2024/09/19
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2024/07/31
Phase 3
Recruiting
2024/04/25
Phase 3
Recruiting
2024/02/29
N/A
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2023/06/29
N/A
Recruiting
2022/09/09
Phase 1
Completed
2022/07/21
Early Phase 1
Recruiting
2022/03/08
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2021/09/16
Phase 1
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Eisai Inc.
62856-212
INTRAVENOUS
100 mg in 1 mL
9/26/2023
Eisai Inc.
62856-215
INTRAVENOUS
100 mg in 1 mL
9/26/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
LEQEMBI CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 100MG/ML
SIN17228P
INFUSION, SOLUTION CONCENTRATE
100 mg/ml
5/2/2025

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CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
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Prescription Type
Status
LEQEMBI 100 MG/ML CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION
1241891001
CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario
Not Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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