spesolimab
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Spesolimab, sold under the brand name Spevigo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). It is an interleukin-36 receptor (IL-36R) antagonist. It is given via injection into a vein.
Medication
- Generic name
- Spesolimab-Sbzo
- Brand names
- Spevigo
- Drug class
- Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist, Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonists
- Route
- Intravenous
- Type
- Human Prescription Drug
- Manufacturer
- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Indications: 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPEVIGO is indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg. SPEVIGO is an interleukin-36 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psori… (per FDA label)
Clinical Trials
23 registered- PHASE3RECRUITINGA Study to Test Whether Spesolimab Helps People With a Skin Condition Called Pyoderma GangrenosumBoehringer Ingelheim · NCT06624670
- PHASE2COMPLETEDA Study to Test Whether BI 655130 (Spesolimab) Prevents Flare-ups in Patients With Generalized Pustular PsoriasisBoehringer Ingelheim · NCT04399837
- PHASE2TERMINATEDA Study to Test Whether Spesolimab Helps People With Crohn's Disease Who Have Symptoms of Bowel ObstructionBoehringer Ingelheim · NCT05013385
- PHASE2COMPLETEDA Study to Test Whether Spesolimab Helps People With a Skin Disease Called Hidradenitis SuppurativaBoehringer Ingelheim · NCT04762277
- PHASE3COMPLETEDAn Expanded Access Program in China to Provide Spesolimab to People With a Flare-up in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Who Have no Other Treatment OptionsBoehringer Ingelheim · NCT05239039
- PHASE2/PHASE3COMPLETEDBI655130 (SPESOLIMAB) Induction Treatment in Patients With Moderate-to-severe Ulcerative ColitisBoehringer Ingelheim · NCT03482635
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Spesolimab, sold under the brand name Spevigo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). It is an interleukin-36 receptor (IL-36R) antagonist. It is given via injection into a vein.
The most common adverse reactions include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, headache, pruritus (itching) and prurigo (itchy bumps), bruising, and urinary tract infection.
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