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Drug profile · INN

burosumab

burosumab (CRYSVITA) is a fibroblast growth factor 23 inhibitor. Associated with KYOWA KIRIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.

EMA: approved TGA: approved PMDA: approved Musculo-skeletal system (M05) M05BX05
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Drug details — burosumab
Class
Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

burosumab (CRYSVITA) is a fibroblast growth factor 23 inhibitor. Associated with KYOWA KIRIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.

Key facts

INN burosumab
Brand CRYSVITA
Mechanism Fibroblast growth factor 23 inhibitor
Target Fibroblast growth factor 23
Therapeutic class Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
ATC code M05BX05

Mechanism of action

Fibroblast growth factor 23 inhibitor

Primary target: Fibroblast growth factor 23

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Burosumab Phase 3 · Ultragenyx UK · Hypophosphatemia
  2. Burosumab Phase 1 · Ultragenyx UK · Cutaneous Skeletal Hypophosphatemia Syndrome (CSHS)
  3. Crysvita (burosumab-twza) Treatment Approved · Ultragenyx UK · Epidermal Nevus Syndrome

Related & competitor drugs

  1. allopurinol Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  2. colchicine Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  3. denosumab Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
  4. eteplirsen Musculo-skeletal system (M09)
  5. febuxostat Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  6. ibandronic acid Musculo-skeletal system (M05)

Frequently asked questions

What is burosumab?

burosumab (CRYSVITA) is a fibroblast growth factor 23 inhibitor. Associated with KYOWA KIRIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.

What is the brand name for burosumab?

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