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Pasireotide

Generic Name
Pasireotide
Brand Names
Signifor
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C58H66N10O9
CAS Number
396091-73-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
98H1T17066

Overview

Pasireotide is a synthetic long-acting cyclic hexapeptide with somatostatin-like activity. It is marketed as a diaspartate salt called Signifor, which is used in the treatment of Cushing's disease.

Background

Pasireotide is a synthetic long-acting cyclic hexapeptide with somatostatin-like activity. It is marketed as a diaspartate salt called Signifor, which is used in the treatment of Cushing's disease.

Indication

For the treatment of Cushing’s disease, specifically for those patients whom pituitary surgery has not been curative or is not an option.

Associated Conditions

  • Acromegaly
  • Cushing's Disease

FDA Approved Products

Signifor
Manufacturer:Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc.
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:0.6 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/08/03
NDC:55292-132
Signifor
Manufacturer:Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc.
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:0.3 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/08/03
NDC:55292-131
Signifor
Manufacturer:Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc.
Route:SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:0.9 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/08/03
NDC:55292-133

Singapore Approved Products

SIGNIFOR LAR POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 60MG
Manufacturer:Recordati AG Rare Diseases Branch (manufacture of bulk powder), Sandoz GmbH (primary packager), Abbott Biologicals B.V. (manufacture, primary and secondary packager for solvent), Synergy Health Daniken AG (sterilization site)
Form:INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION
Strength:60mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 2017/02/02
Approval:SIN15170P
SIGNIFOR LAR POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 40MG
Manufacturer:Novartis Pharma AG (manufacture of bulk powder), Sandoz GmbH (primary packager), Abbott Biologicals B.V. (manufacture, primary and secondary packager for solvent), Synergy Health Daniken AG (sterilization site)
Form:INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION
Strength:40mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 2017/02/02
Approval:SIN15169P
SIGNIFOR LAR POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 20MG
Manufacturer:Novartis Pharma AG (manufacture bulk powder), Sandoz GmbH (primary packager of powder), Abbott Biologicals B.V. (manufacture, primary and secondary packager for solvent), Synergy Health Daniken AG (sterilization site)
Form:INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION
Strength:20mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 2017/02/02
Approval:SIN15168P

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