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Drug profile · INN

emapalumab

emapalumab (GAMIFANT) is a interferon gamma inhibitor.

EMA: refused Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AA39
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Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — emapalumab
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

emapalumab (GAMIFANT) is a interferon gamma inhibitor.

Key facts

INN emapalumab
Brand GAMIFANT
Mechanism Interferon gamma inhibitor
Target Interferon gamma
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
ATC code L04AA39

Mechanism of action

Interferon gamma inhibitor

Primary target: Interferon gamma

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA refused

Pipeline programs

  1. NI-501; emapalumab, NI-501; emapalumab Phase 3 · SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM · Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in the context of Syste
  2. EMBRACE Phase 2 · George Institute for · SEPSIS

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Frequently asked questions

What is emapalumab?

emapalumab (GAMIFANT) is a interferon gamma inhibitor.

What is the brand name for emapalumab?

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