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romiplostim

romiplostim (NPLATE) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Associated with Amgen. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved PMDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Blood and blood forming organs (B02) B02BX04
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 8
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Drug details — romiplostim
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B02)
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
8
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

romiplostim (NPLATE) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Associated with Amgen. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN romiplostim
Brand NPLATE
Mechanism Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
Target Thrombopoietin receptor
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B02)
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code B02BX04
Originator Amgen

Mechanism of action

Thrombopoietin receptor agonist

Primary target: Thrombopoietin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
PMDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. 20170770 Phase 3 · Amgen · Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult subjects with
  2. Romiplostim Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Immune Thrombocytopenia
  3. Dexamethasone Combined with romiplostim N01 Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
  4. Romiplostim Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
  5. Romiplostim Phase 2 · First People's Hospital · MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome)
  6. Romiplostim N01 Phase 2 · Hospital Authority · Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia
  7. corticosteroids combined with immunoglobulin and romiplostim Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
  8. Romiplostim N01 Unknown · First People's Hospital · Primacy Immune Thrombocytopenia

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Frequently asked questions

What is romiplostim?

romiplostim (NPLATE) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Associated with Amgen. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for romiplostim?

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

What is the US approval status of romiplostim?

romiplostim 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.