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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. [10]
Voclosporin, sold under the brand name Lupkynis, is a calcineurin inhibitor used as an immunosuppressant medication for the treatment of lupus nephritis. [2] [4] It is an analog of ciclosporin that has enhanced action against calcineurin and greater metabolic stability.
Like Rybelsus, Ozempic injections are FDA-approved for people with type 2 diabetes. This medication is meant to be used with healthy eating habits and exercise to improve blood sugar levels.
In 2005, the FDA approved the very first GLP-1 agonist to treat people with type 2 diabetes. The approval of the first GLP-1 injectable medication was a huge development and game-changer for ...
The approval is based on a late-stage study in which PiaSky showed a 79.3% control in the destruction of red blood cells versus 79% for the standard-of-care eculizumab from week 5 to week 25.
Ianalumab (INN; [1] development code VAY736) is a monoclonal antibody that is being investigated for autoimmune hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, pemphigus vulgaris, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's disease, Immune thrombocytopenic purpura and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) is pioneering a new wave of medical treatment for diabetes and obesity care.. The company develops a long line of blockbuster glucagon-like ...
Anifrolumab, sold under the brand name Saphnelo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. [5] [7] It binds to the type I interferon receptor, blocking the activity of type I interferons such as interferon-α and interferon-β.