Nimotuzumab

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Identification

Summary

Nimotuzumab is an EGFR-targeting monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck and glioblastomas.

Generic Name
Nimotuzumab
DrugBank Accession Number
DB06192
Background

Not Available

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Protein Structure
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
  • Nimotuzumab

Pharmacology

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in head and neck cancer, brain cancer, pediatric indications, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Treatment ofAdvanced head and neck cancer•••••••••••••••••••••
Treatment ofAdvanced stage head and neck cancer•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Treatment ofGlioblastoma multiforme (gbm)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Adjunct therapy in treatment ofGlioblastoma multiforme (gbm)•••••••••••••••••••••
Treatment ofHigh grade glioma (hgg)••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••• ••••••• ••••••••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Not Available

Mechanism of action
Not Available
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

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Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbciximabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Abciximab is combined with Nimotuzumab.
AdalimumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Adalimumab is combined with Nimotuzumab.
AducanumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Nimotuzumab is combined with Aducanumab.
AlemtuzumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Alemtuzumab is combined with Nimotuzumab.
AlirocumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Nimotuzumab is combined with Alirocumab.
Food Interactions
Not Available

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International/Other Brands
DiaCIM / RadioTheraCIM / TheraCIM / Theraloc

Categories

Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
Not Available
Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
Not Available
Substituents
Not Available
Molecular Framework
Not Available
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
6NS400BXKH
CAS number
780758-10-3

References

General References
Not Available
Wikipedia
Nimotuzumab

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4Unknown StatusTreatmentNasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)1
4Unknown StatusTreatmentUnresectable Pancreatic Cancer1
3Active Not RecruitingTreatmentSquamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)1
3CompletedTreatmentAdult Glioblastoma1
3CompletedTreatmentCervical Cancer1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Injection, solutionIntravenous50 mg
SolutionIntravenous50 mg
Injection
Injection, solutionIntravenous50 mg/10ml
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Drug created at March 19, 2008 16:16 / Updated at June 19, 2021 00:26