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Drug profile · INN

palifermin

palifermin (KEPIVANCE) is a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Various (V03) V03AF08
US status approved
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Drug details — palifermin
US status
approved
Class
Various (V03)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

palifermin (KEPIVANCE) is a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN palifermin
Brand KEPIVANCE
Mechanism Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 agonist
Target Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2
Therapeutic class Various (V03)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code V03AF08

Mechanism of action

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 agonist

Primary target: Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

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Frequently asked questions

What is palifermin?

palifermin (KEPIVANCE) is a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for palifermin?

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

What is the US approval status of palifermin?

palifermin 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.