Suvratoxumab

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Suvratoxumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type ?
Source Human
Target Staphylococcus aureus alpha toxin
Clinical data
Other namesMEDI4893
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C6556H10114N1730O2100S44
Molar mass 148179.68 g·mol−1

Suvratoxumab (INN; [1] development code MEDI4893) is a human monoclonal antibody designed for the prevention of nosocomial pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

This drug was developed by MedImmune [2]

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References

  1. World Health Organization (2016). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 116" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 30 (4).
  2. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Suvratoxumab, American Medical Association.