Cepeginterferon alfa-2B

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Identification

Generic Name
Cepeginterferon alfa-2B
DrugBank Accession Number
DB12814
Background

Cepeginterferon alfa-2B is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01889433 (An Open-label Comparative Efficacy and Safety Study of Algeron (Cepeginterferon Alfa-2b) in Treatment-naive Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C).

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Interferons
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
  • Algeron
  • Cepeginterferon Alfa 2 B
  • Cepeginterferon alfa-2B
  • Pegylated human interferon A-2B
External IDs
  • Cepeginterferon alfa-2B

Pharmacology

Indication

Not Available

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Pharmacodynamics

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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

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
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
AbataceptThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Abatacept is combined with Cepeginterferon alfa-2B.
AbciximabThe risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Abciximab is combined with Cepeginterferon alfa-2B.
AcenocoumarolThe metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Cepeginterferon alfa-2B.
AcetaminophenThe metabolism of Acetaminophen can be decreased when combined with Cepeginterferon alfa-2B.
Acetylsalicylic acidThe risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Acetylsalicylic acid is combined with Cepeginterferon alfa-2B.
Food Interactions
Not Available

Categories

ATC Codes
L03AB14 — Cepeginterferon alfa-2b
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
6J022WTC4Y
CAS number
1192706-52-7

References

General References
Not Available
PubChem Substance
347911385

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
Not Available
Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
Not Available
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, reduced flavin or flavoprotein as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP1A2
Uniprot ID
P05177
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 1A2
Molecular Weight
58293.76 Da
References
  1. Delaporte E, Renton KW: Cytochrome P4501A1 and cytochrome P4501A2 are downregulated at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels by conditions resulting in interferon-alpha/beta induction. Life Sci. 1997;60(10):787-96. doi: 10.1016/s0024-3205(97)00006-4. [Article]

Drug created at October 21, 2016 00:27 / Updated at February 21, 2021 18:54