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becaplermin

becaplermin (GEMESIS) is a platelet-derived growth factor receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Dermatologicals (D03) D03AX06
US status approved
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Drug details — becaplermin
US status
approved
Class
Dermatologicals (D03)
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

becaplermin (GEMESIS) is a platelet-derived growth factor receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN becaplermin
Brand GEMESIS
Mechanism Platelet-derived growth factor receptor agonist
Target Platelet-derived growth factor receptor
Therapeutic class Dermatologicals (D03)
Route TOPICAL
Formulation GEL
ATC code D03AX06

Mechanism of action

Platelet-derived growth factor receptor agonist

Primary target: Platelet-derived growth factor receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

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  6. retapamulin Dermatologicals (D06)

Frequently asked questions

What is becaplermin?

becaplermin (GEMESIS) is a platelet-derived growth factor receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for becaplermin?

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

What is the US approval status of becaplermin?

becaplermin 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.