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Crizanlizumab

Generic Name
Crizanlizumab
Brand Names
Adakveo
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
1690318-25-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
L7451S9126

Overview

Crizanlizumab is a humanized IgG2 monoclonal antibody used to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises in patients with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a genetically inherited condition prevalent in the Middle East, Africa, and certain parts of India. The genetic mutation associated with this disease leads to the formation of abnormal, sickle shaped red blood cells that aggregate and block blood vessels throughout the body, causing vaso-occlusive crises. Sickle cell disease can lead to excruciating pain, stroke, infection, and various other complications arising from the blockage of blood vessels. Currently, patients are prescribed hydroxyurea to raise levels of fetal hemoglobin as a method of reducing morbidity and mortality. Though hydroxyurea has been shown to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises, adherence to this therapy is difficult due to adverse effects and the high variability of response to the drug between patients. Crizanlizumab, or SEG101, is given once every 4 weeks and may improve patient adherence. It was developed by Novartis and was granted FDA approval on November 15, 2019. While crizanlizumab received conditional marketing authorization from the EMA in October 2020, this approval was revoked in August 2023 due to concerns over the efficacy and safety of the drug.

Indication

Crizanlizumab is indicated to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell diseases who are ≥16 years old.

Associated Conditions

  • Vaso-occlusive Crisis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/06/03
Phase 3
Recruiting
2023/06/18
Phase 2
Recruiting
2022/07/22
Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
2020/12/10
Phase 4
Completed
2020/12/08
Phase 4
Recruiting
2020/11/02
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2020/08/10
Phase 4
Completed
Matthew Neal MD
2020/06/17
Phase 2
Completed
2019/09/20
Phase 1
Completed
2019/05/06
Phase 2
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
0078-0883
INTRAVENOUS
10 mg in 1 mL
11/15/2019

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
ADAKVEO crizanlizumab 10 mg/mL concentrate for solution for infusion vial
327317
Medicine
A
4/8/2021

Health Canada Drug Approvals

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No Health Canada approvals found for this drug.

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
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Prescription Type
Status
ADAKVEO 10 MG/ML CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION
1201476001
CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario
Not Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

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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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