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fremanezumab

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Also known as Ajovy, TEV-48125, fremanezumab-vfrm

Fremanezumab, sold under the brand name Ajovy, is a medication used to prevent migraines. It is given by subcutaneous injection (injection under the skin).

Key facts

Drug.O
2016
Drug.type
mab
Drug.image
AJOVY.jpg
Drug.caption
A Norwegian syringe of fremanezumab
Drug.mab_type
mab
Drug.source
zu
Drug.target
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) α, β
Drug.tradename
Ajovy
Drug.MedlinePlus
a618053
Drug.DailyMedID
Fremanezumab
Drug.pregnancy_AU
B1
Drug.routes_of_administration
Subcutaneous
Drug.class
Calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist
Drug.ATC_prefix
N02
Drug.ATC_suffix
CD03
Drug.legal_AU
S4
Drug.legal_CA
Rx-only
Drug.legal_CA_comment
/ Schedule D

via Wikipedia infobox

Medication

Generic name
Fremanezumab-Vfrm
Brand names
Ajovy
Drug class
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists
Active ingredients
fremanezumab
Route
Subcutaneous
Dosage form
Auto-Injector, Prefilled Syringe
Type
Human Prescription Drug
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Indications: 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AJOVY is indicated for: the preventive treatment of migraine in adults, and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in pediatric patients who are 6 to 17 years of age and who weigh 45 kg or more. AJOVY is a calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist indicated for: th… (per FDA label)

Sources: openFDA · RxNorm (NLM). Not medical advice.

Clinical Trials

28 registered

via ClinicalTrials.gov

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Encyclopedic overview

9 sections
Contents
  • Medical uses
  • Adverse effects
  • Interactions
  • Pharmacology
  • Mechanism of action
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Chemistry
  • History
  • References

Fremanezumab, sold under the brand name Ajovy, is a medication used to prevent migraines. It is given by subcutaneous injection (injection under the skin).

The most common side effect is pain and redness at the site of injection. Other side effects include allergic reactions. It is a calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist.

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