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volanesorsen

volanesorsen (WAYLIVRA) is a apolipoprotein c-iii mrna 3'utr antisense inhibitor.

EMA: approved Cardiovascular system (C10) C10AX18
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
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Drug details — volanesorsen
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Cardiovascular system (C10)
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Quick answer

volanesorsen (WAYLIVRA) is a apolipoprotein c-iii mrna 3'utr antisense inhibitor.

Key facts

INN volanesorsen
Brand WAYLIVRA
Mechanism Apolipoprotein C-III mRNA 3'UTR antisense inhibitor
Therapeutic class Cardiovascular system (C10)
ATC code C10AX18

Mechanism of action

Apolipoprotein C-III mRNA 3'UTR antisense inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Volanesorsen Phase 3 · IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
  2. Volanesorsen Phase 3 · IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Hypertriglyceridemia
  3. volanesorsen Phase 3 · IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Familial Partial Lipodystrophy
  4. Volanesorsen Phase 1 · IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Abnormalities, Cardiovascular

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  3. azilsartan medoxomil Cardiovascular system (C09)
  4. bempedoic acid Cardiovascular system (C10)
  5. bosentan Cardiovascular system (C02)
  6. dofetilide Cardiovascular system (C01)

Frequently asked questions

What is volanesorsen?

volanesorsen (WAYLIVRA) is a apolipoprotein c-iii mrna 3'utr antisense inhibitor.

What is the brand name for volanesorsen?

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