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