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Bimekizumab

Generic Name
Bimekizumab
Brand Names
Bimzelx
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
1418205-77-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
09495UIM6V

Overview

Bimekizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody directed towards IL-17, which was approved for use in the EU on August 20, 2021, for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. It is the first IL-17 inhibitor to target both IL-17A and IL-17F. It has demonstrated superior efficacy as compared to another IL-17 inhibitor, secukinumab, as well as ustekinumab (an IL-12/23 inhibitor) and adalimumab (a TNF inhibitor) in the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis, likely owing to its dual inhibition of both IL-17A and IL-17F. Bimekizumab was also granted FDA approval on October 18, 2023.

Background

Bimekizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody directed towards IL-17, which was approved for use in the EU on August 20, 2021, for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. It is the first IL-17 inhibitor to target both IL-17A and IL-17F. It has demonstrated superior efficacy as compared to another IL-17 inhibitor, secukinumab, as well as ustekinumab (an IL-12/23 inhibitor) and adalimumab (a TNF inhibitor) in the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis, likely owing to its dual inhibition of both IL-17A and IL-17F. Bimekizumab was also granted FDA approval on October 18, 2023.

Indication

Bimekizumab is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Associated Conditions

  • Severe Plaque psoriasis
  • Moderate Plaque psoriasis

FDA Approved Products

Bimzelx
Manufacturer:UCB, Inc.
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:160 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/10/20
NDC:50474-780
Bimzelx
Manufacturer:UCB, Inc.
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:160 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/10/20
NDC:50474-781

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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