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Defibrotide

Generic Name
Defibrotide
Brand Names
Defitelio
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
83712-60-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
568FY5I1YI

Overview

Defibrotide is the sodium salt of a mixture of single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotides derived from porcine mucosal DNA. It has been shown to have antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-ischemic properties (but without associated significant systemic anticoagulant effects). It is marketed under the brand names Dasovas (FM), Noravid, and Prociclide in a variety of countries. In the USA it is was approved in March, 2016 as Defitelio.

Background

Defibrotide is the sodium salt of a mixture of single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotides derived from porcine mucosal DNA. It has been shown to have antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-ischemic properties (but without associated significant systemic anticoagulant effects). It is marketed under the brand names Dasovas (FM), Noravid, and Prociclide in a variety of countries. In the USA it is was approved in March, 2016 as Defitelio.

Indication

Indicated for the treatment of severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD), also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), with renal or pulmonary dysfunction following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT).

Associated Conditions

  • Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome (SOS)

FDA Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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DEFITELIO defibrotide 200 mg/2.5 mL concentrated solution for infusion vial
319221
Medicine
A
7/23/2020
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