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Drug profile · INN

basiliximab

basiliximab (SIMULECT) is a interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AC02
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Congress events 1
Drug details — basiliximab
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route
SINGLE-USE
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

basiliximab (SIMULECT) is a interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN basiliximab
Brand SIMULECT
Mechanism Interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor
Target Interleukin-2 receptor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route SINGLE-USE
Formulation VIAL
ATC code L04AC02

Mechanism of action

Interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor

Primary target: Interleukin-2 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Congress & event coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Basiliximab Approved · First People's Hospital · Safety and Efficacy
  2. Basiliximab, Approved · First People's Hospital · Beta-Thalassemia Major
  3. Prednisolone Soluble Tablets for kidney transplant Approved · Disc Medicine · kidney transplant
  4. Prednisona Pensa comprimidos EFG for Kidney Transplant Approved · George Institute for · Kidney Transplant

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  3. apremilast Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
  4. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. axitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is basiliximab?

basiliximab (SIMULECT) is a interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for basiliximab?

SIMULECT is a marketed brand name for basiliximab. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of basiliximab?

basiliximab has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.