Ramucirumab

Ramucirumab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHuman
TargetVEGFR2 (KDR)
Clinical data
Trade namesCyramza
Other namesLY3009806, IMC-1121B
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa614026
License data
Routes of
administration
Intravenous infusion
Drug classAntineoplastic agents
ATC code
Legal status
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Pharmacokinetic data
MetabolismProbably proteases
Elimination half-life14 days
Identifiers
CAS Number
DrugBank
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6374H9864N1692O1996S46
Molar mass143609.63 g·mol−1
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Ramucirumab([5]), sold under the brand name Cyramza, is a fully human monoclonal antibody (IgG1) used for the treatment of cancer.[3][4] Ramucirumab is a human vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) antagonist.[3][4] Ramucirumab was developed by ImClone Systems.[not verified in body] It was isolated from a native phage display library from Dyax.[not verified in body]

  1. ^ "Prescription medicines: registration of new chemical entities in Australia, 2015". Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Health Canada New Drug Authorizations: 2015 Highlights". Health Canada. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Cyramza- ramucirumab solution". DailyMed. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Cyramza EPAR". European Medicines Agency (EMA). 19 December 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  5. ^ Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Ramucirumab, American Medical Association