Catumaxumab is a trifunctional monoclonal antibody developed for use in cancer treatment. It has affinity for T-cells, accessory immune cells, and cancer cells. Catumaxumab was initially authorized for market by the European Medicines Agency in April 2009 for the treatment of malignant ascites . Its market authorization was withdrawn in the EU in June 2017 at the manufacturer's request due to the company's insolvency. Catumaxumab was approved for market in Canada in May 2012 for the same condition . It is currently available under the brand name Removab.
For use in the management of malignant ascites tumours via intraperitoneal infusion where standard therapy is not available or feasible .
Urologie Planegg, München, Germany
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
The First Affiliated Hospital,Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Beijing Cancer Hospital, Beijing, Beijing, China
Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
Prof. Christian Dittrich, Wien, Austria
Dr. Josep Tabernero, Barcelona, Spain
Dr. Morten Soerensen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Madrdi, Spain
Hosptial Clinico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain
Charité Campus Virchow Clinic, Berlin, Germany
Study site, Several, Germany
Study Site, Several, Spain
Klinikum Charité, Berlin, Germany
Stay informed with timely notifications on clinical trials, regulatory changes, and research advancements related to this medication.