Thursday, 23 December 2010

Golimumab




In the US, Golimumab (golimumab systemic) is a member of the drug class TNF alfa inhibitors and is used to treat Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

US matches:

  • Golimumab

  • Golimumab Subcutaneous

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

L04AB06

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0476181-74-5

Chemical Formula

C6530-H10068-N1752-O2026-S44

Therapeutic Categories

Anti-inflammatory agent

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, DMARD

Immunomodulator

Foreign Names

  • Golimumabum (Latin)
  • Golimumab (German)
  • Golimumab (French)
  • Golimumab (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Golimumab (OS: USAN)
  • CNTO 148 (IS)

Brand Names

  • Simponi
    Centocor, United States; Essex, Germany; Schering-Plough, Australia; Schering-Plough, Canada; Schering-Plough, Sweden

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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