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Catumaxomab

Generic Name
Catumaxomab
Brand Names
Korjuny
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
509077-98-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
M2HPV837HO

Overview

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 Its market authorization was withdrawn in the EU in June 2017 at the manufacturer's request due to the company's insolvency.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.

Background

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 Its market authorization was withdrawn in the EU in June 2017 at the manufacturer's request due to the company's insolvency.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.

Indication

For use in the management of malignant ascites tumours via intraperitoneal infusion where standard therapy is not available or feasible .

Associated Conditions

  • Ascites, Malignant

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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2021/03/29
Phase 1
UNKNOWN
2021/03/16
Phase 1
Recruiting
LintonPharm Co.,Ltd.
2020/01/09
Phase 3
Recruiting
LintonPharm Co.,Ltd.
2013/03/21
Phase 2
Completed
JSehouli
2013/02/06
Phase 2
Terminated
2011/03/22
Phase 1
Terminated
Neovii Biotech
2010/11/23
Phase 2
Completed
Grupo Español de Investigación en Cáncer de Ovario
2010/02/09
Phase 2
Completed
Neovii Biotech
2009/01/14
Phase 3
Completed
Neovii Biotech
2007/11/26
Phase 2
Completed
Neovii Biotech

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