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Drug profile · INN

etrasimod

etrasimod (VELSIPITY) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor edg-6 modulator. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AE05
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 6
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Drug details — etrasimod
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
6
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Quick answer

etrasimod (VELSIPITY) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor edg-6 modulator. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN etrasimod
Brand VELSIPITY
Mechanism Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor Edg-6 modulator
Target Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
ATC code L04AE05

Mechanism of action

Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor Edg-6 modulator

Primary target: Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. C5041006 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Crohn's Disease
  2. Etrasimod Arginine Blue Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Ulcerative Colitis
  3. C5041018 Phase 2 · First Biotech (Australia) · Ulcerative Colitis
  4. Etrasimod Phase 2 · PHARMACEUTICAL ENTERPRISES · Ulcerative Colitis
  5. etrasimod Phase 2 · MAIA Biotechnology · Pouchitis
  6. Etrasimod Arginine Blue Phase 1 · First Biotech (Australia) · Ulcerative Colitis and immune-mediated inflammatory disorder

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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 etrasimod?

etrasimod (VELSIPITY) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor edg-6 modulator. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for etrasimod?

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