Thursday, July 9, 2026

Drug profile · INN

daclizumab

daclizumab (ZENAPAX) is a interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AC01
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — daclizumab
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

daclizumab (ZENAPAX) is a interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN daclizumab
Brand ZENAPAX
Mechanism Interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor
Target Interleukin-2 receptor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code L04AC01

Mechanism of action

Interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor

Primary target: Interleukin-2 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. BIIB019 (Daclizumab) Phase 3 · Biogen · Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

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  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 daclizumab?

daclizumab (ZENAPAX) is a interleukin-2 receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for daclizumab?

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

What is the US approval status of daclizumab?

daclizumab 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.