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Zilucoplan

Generic Name
Zilucoplan
Brand Names
Zilbrysq
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C172H278N24O55
CAS Number
1841136-73-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
YG391PK0CC

Overview

Zilucoplan is a 15 amino-acid, synthetic macrocyclic peptide. It is a complement inhibitor that works to prevent the activation of C5, which is a complement protein involved in the innate immune system to initiate inflammatory responses. In October 2023, zilucoplan gained its first FDA approval for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis.

Indication

Zilucoplan is indicated for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive.

Associated Conditions

  • Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/05/08
Phase 1
Recruiting
2025/02/07
N/A
Not yet recruiting
2024/07/19
Phase 1
Completed
2024/06/24
Phase 3
Completed
2024/05/30
Phase 3
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2023/09/28
Phase 2
Recruiting
2022/08/25
Phase 3
Completed
2020/10/19
Phase 3
Completed
2020/06/18
Phase 2
Completed
Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD
2020/05/11
Phase 2
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
UCB, Inc.
50474-991
SUBCUTANEOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
10/23/2023
UCB, Inc.
50474-990
SUBCUTANEOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
10/23/2023
UCB, Inc.
50474-992
SUBCUTANEOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
10/23/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
Authorised
12/1/2023

HSA Drug Approvals

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No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

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No Health Canada approvals found for this drug.

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
ZILBRYSQ 32,4 MG, SOLUCION INYECTABLE EN JERINGA PRECARGADA
1231764005
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE EN JERINGA PRECARGADA
Diagnóstico Hospitalario
Commercialized
ZILBRYSQ 23 MG, SOLUCION INYECTABLE EN JERINGA PRECARGADA
1231764003
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE EN JERINGA PRECARGADA
Diagnóstico Hospitalario
Commercialized
ZILBRYSQ 16,6 MG, SOLUCION INYECTABLE EN JERINGA PRECARGADA
1231764001
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE EN JERINGA PRECARGADA
Diagnóstico Hospitalario
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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