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Belimumab, sold under the brand name Benlysta, is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activating factor (BAFF), [6] also known as B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS). [7] It is approved in the United States [ 8 ] and Canada, [ 9 ] and the European Union [ 5 ] to treat systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.
Belimumab [37] Benlysta: mab: human: B-cell activating factor (BAFF) Y: systemic lupus erythematosus without renal or CNS involvement Bemarituzumab [26] mab: humanized: FGFR2: gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma Benralizumab [38] Fasenra: mab: humanized: CD125: Y: asthma Berlimatoxumab [26] mab: human: Staphylococcus ...
Belantamab mafodotin was evaluated in DREAMM-2 (NCT 03525678), an open-label, multicenter trial. [5] Participants received either belantamab mafodotin, 2.5 mg/kg or 3.4 mg/kg intravenously, once every three weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
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After intravenous infusion it is extensively metabolised in the liver by cytochrome p450. More than 95% of the drug is bound to protein – primarily albumin. Only free bendamustine is active. Elimination is biphasic with a half-life of 6–10 minutes and a terminal half-life of approximately 30 minutes.
In the clinical trials that lead to emapalumab's FDA approval, the most commonly reported adverse effects were infections (56%), high blood pressure (41%), infusion reactions (27%), and fever (24%). [ 2 ] [ 8 ] Serious adverse effects occurred in about half of the subjects studied in the clinical trial that led to its FDA approval.
Obinutuzumab has two black box warnings: hepatitis B reactivation and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. [7] [5]In the clinical trial of obinutuzumab in combination with chlorambucil, participants experienced infusion reactions (69%; 21% grade 3/4), neutropenia (40%; 34% grade 3/4), thrombocytopenia (15%; 11% grade 3/4), anemia (12%), and pyrexia and cough (10% each).
Eculizumab, sold under the brand name Soliris among others, is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, generalized myasthenia gravis, and neuromyelitis optica.