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pegloticase

pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA) is a uric acid oxidative enzyme. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Musculo-skeletal system (M04) M04AX02
US status approved
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Drug details — pegloticase
US status
approved
Class
Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA) is a uric acid oxidative enzyme. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pegloticase
Brand KRYSTEXXA
Mechanism Uric acid oxidative enzyme
Target Uric acid
Therapeutic class Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code M04AX02

Mechanism of action

Uric acid oxidative enzyme

Primary target: Uric acid

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

Related & competitor drugs

  1. allopurinol Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  2. colchicine Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  3. denosumab Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
  4. eteplirsen Musculo-skeletal system (M09)
  5. febuxostat Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  6. ibandronic acid Musculo-skeletal system (M05)

Frequently asked questions

What is pegloticase?

pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA) is a uric acid oxidative enzyme. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pegloticase?

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

What is the US approval status of pegloticase?

pegloticase 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.