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Anifrolumab

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Type
  
Whole antibody

Routes of administration
  
Intravenous

CAS Number
  
1326232-46-5

Source
  
Human

ATC code
  
none

Target
  
Interferon α/β receptor

Anifrolumab is a monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus.

This drug was developed by MedImmune. A Phase II clinical trial was completed in 2016. Two Phase III trials are planned as of August 2016.

Adverse effects

The most common adverse effect in the study was shingles, which occurred in 5% of patients in the low-dose group, to 10% in the high-dose group, and to 2% in the placebo group. Overall adverse effect rates were comparable in all groups.

References

Anifrolumab Wikipedia