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Drug profile · INN

natalizumab

natalizumab (TYSABRI) is a integrin alpha-4/beta-7 inhibitor. Associated with Biogen. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AG03
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 1
Drug details — natalizumab
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route
SINGLE-USE
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

natalizumab (TYSABRI) is a integrin alpha-4/beta-7 inhibitor. Associated with Biogen. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN natalizumab
Brand TYSABRI
Mechanism Integrin alpha-4/beta-7 inhibitor
Target Integrin alpha-4/beta-1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route SINGLE-USE
Formulation VIAL
ATC code L04AG03
Originator Biogen

Mechanism of action

Integrin alpha-4/beta-7 inhibitor

Primary target: Integrin alpha-4/beta-1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. NET-MS Phase 2 · Telethon Foundation · Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

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Frequently asked questions

What is natalizumab?

natalizumab (TYSABRI) is a integrin alpha-4/beta-7 inhibitor. Associated with Biogen. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for natalizumab?

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

What is the US approval status of natalizumab?

natalizumab 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.