Pentaglobin

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Identification

Generic Name
Pentaglobin
DrugBank Accession Number
DB15865
Background

Pentaglobin, also known as IgM-enriched immunoglobulin, falls under a group of polyclonal immunoglobulin preparations.1 It is comprised of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA) while also being enriched by immunoglobulin M (IgM).3

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Blood factors
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
  • IgM-enriched immunoglobulins
  • IVIgGM
External IDs
  • Pentaglobin

Pharmacology

Indication

Not Available

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Pharmacodynamics

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Mechanism of action

Pentaglobin has potential antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties where, compared to immunoglobulin treatments without IgM, pentaglobin may have an increased ability to eliminate infectious pathogens . The IgM in the preparation plays a role in complement activation and neutralization of bacterial endo- and exotoxins.3 Pentaglobin is used as an adjuvant in treatment of severe bacterial infections while it is also investigated against peritonitis, sepsis, and COVID-19.2

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
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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 Pentaglobin.
AdalimumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Adalimumab is combined with Pentaglobin.
AducanumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Aducanumab is combined with Pentaglobin.
AlemtuzumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Alemtuzumab is combined with Pentaglobin.
AlirocumabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Alirocumab is combined with Pentaglobin.
Food Interactions
Not Available

Categories

Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
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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
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Affected organisms
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Chemical Identifiers

UNII
Not Available
CAS number
97794-27-9

References

General References
  1. Neilson AR, Burchardi H, Schneider H: Cost-effectiveness of immunoglobulin M-enriched immunoglobulin (Pentaglobin) in the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock. J Crit Care. 2005 Sep;20(3):239-49. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2005.03.003. [Article]
  2. Vaira M, Scuderi S, Costamagna D, Barone R, De Simone M: [Use of pentaglobin in the treatment of sepsis in the patient undergoing intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy]. Tumori. 2003 Jul-Aug;89(4 Suppl):296-7. [Article]
  3. National Cancer Institute: IgM-enriched Immunoglobulins (CUI CL563000) [Link]
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedTreatmentSepsis, Neonatal / Very Low Birth Weight Baby1
4Unknown StatusTreatmentSepsis of the Newborn1
3RecruitingTreatmentHypoglobulinemia / Sepsis / Septic Shock1
3Unknown StatusPreventionInflammation / Neonatal Early Onset Sepsis / Newborn, Infant, Disease / Very Low Birthweight Infants1
2CompletedTreatmentSeptic Shock / Severe Sepsis1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
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Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
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Experimental Properties
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Drug created at September 21, 2020 13:56 / Updated at December 01, 2022 11:30