Obinutuzumab
- Generic Name
- Obinutuzumab
- Brand Names
- Gazyva, Gazyvaro
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- CAS Number
- 949142-50-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- O43472U9X8
Overview
Obinutuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody used as a combination treatment with chlorambucil to treat patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It was approved by the FDA in November 2013 and is marketed under the brand name Gazyva. There is a black box warning of fatal Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) reactivation and fatal Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Background
Obinutuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody used as a combination treatment with chlorambucil to treat patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It was approved by the FDA in November 2013 and is marketed under the brand name Gazyva. There is a black box warning of fatal Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) reactivation and fatal Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Indication
Obinutuzumab is used as a combination treatment with chlorambucil to treat patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Associated Conditions
- Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
- Previously untreated Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Clinical Trials
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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