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| Type | Whole antibody |
| Source | Human |
| Target | Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 |
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| Trade names | Regkirona |
| Other names | CT-P59 |
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| Routes of administration | Intravenous |
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Regdanvimab, sold under the brand name Regkirona, is a human monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of COVID-19. [4] The antibody is directed against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. It is developed by Celltrion. [7] [8] The medicine is given by infusion (drip) into a vein. [4] [9]
The most common side effects include infusion-related reactions, including allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. [4]
Regdanvimab was authorized for medical use in the European Union in November 2021. [4] [5]
In the European Union, regdanvimab is indicated for the treatment of adults with COVID-19 who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of progressing to severe COVID-19. [4]
In March 2021, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) started a rolling review of data on regdanvimab. [10] [11] In October 2021, the EMA started evaluating an application for marketing authorization for the monoclonal antibody regdanvimab (Regkirona) to treat adults with COVID-19 who do not require supplemental oxygen therapy and who are at increased risk of progressing to severe COVID-19. [12] The applicant is Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. [12] The European Medicines Agency (EMA) concluded that regdanvimab can be used for the treatment of confirmed COVID-19 in adults who do not require supplemental oxygen therapy and who are at high risk of progressing to severe COVID-19. [9]
In November 2021, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended granting a marketing authorization in the European Union for regdanvimab (Regkirona) for the treatment of COVID-19. [13] [14] The company that applied for authorization of Regkirona is Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. [14] Regdanvimab was authorized for medical use in the European Union in November 2021. [4] [5]
Regdanvimab is the international nonproprietary name (INN). [15]