Galcanezumab

Generic Name
Galcanezumab
Brand Names
Emgality
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
1578199-75-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
55KHL3P693
Background

Galcanezumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody developed by Eli Lilly and Company against human calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Although several small-molecule CGRP receptor antagonists have been developed, humanized monoclonal antibodies like galcanezumab are specifically designed to selectively bind to CGRP entities with high potency. Given this t...

Indication

Galcanezumab is indicated in adults for the preventive treatment of migraine and the treatment of episodic cluster headache.

Associated Conditions
Episodic Cluster Headache, Migraine
Associated Therapies
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