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gemtuzumab ozogamicin

gemtuzumab ozogamicin (MYLOTARG) is a myeloid cell surface antigen cd33 binding agent. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: single-dose. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01XC05
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — gemtuzumab ozogamicin
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route
SINGLE-DOSE
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

gemtuzumab ozogamicin (MYLOTARG) is a myeloid cell surface antigen cd33 binding agent. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: single-dose. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN gemtuzumab ozogamicin
Brand MYLOTARG
Mechanism Myeloid cell surface antigen CD33 binding agent
Target DNA
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
Route SINGLE-DOSE
Formulation VIAL
ATC code L01XC05

Mechanism of action

Myeloid cell surface antigen CD33 binding agent

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Arm A Mylotarg plus DA Versus CPX-351 Phase 3 · Cardiff Oncology · Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
  2. DAUNORUBICIN for Favorable-intermediate-risk Acu… Phase 3 · Telethon Foundation · Favorable-intermediate-risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  3. IRST204.07 Phase 3 · Istituto Gentili Italia · Acute myeloid leukemia
  4. Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin Phase 1 · Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland · Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

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Frequently asked questions

What is gemtuzumab ozogamicin?

gemtuzumab ozogamicin (MYLOTARG) is a myeloid cell surface antigen cd33 binding agent. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: single-dose. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for gemtuzumab ozogamicin?

MYLOTARG is a marketed brand name for gemtuzumab ozogamicin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of gemtuzumab ozogamicin?

gemtuzumab ozogamicin 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.