Belimumab

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:monoclonal_antibody
gptkbp:administered_by intravenous infusion
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2011
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Benlysta
gptkbp:chemical_formula C646 H1008 N178 O198 S4
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
BLISS-NEO
BLISS-52
BLISS-76
gptkbp:clinical_use immunosuppressive therapy
gptkbp:contraindication active infections
hypersensitivity to belimumab
gptkbp:developed_by Human Genome Sciences
gptkbp:dosage_form lyophilized powder for reconstitution
gptkbp:drug_interactions live vaccines
other immunosuppressants
gptkbp:financial_stability 24 months
gptkbp:formulation intravenous solution
subcutaneous solution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Belimumab
gptkbp:indication gptkb:rheumatoid_arthritis
gptkb:dermatomyositis
lupus nephritis
gptkbp:invention 2026
gptkbp:market_approval gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:EU
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Glaxo_Smith_Kline
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action inhibits B-lymphocyte stimulator
gptkbp:patient_education monitor for signs of infection
report mood changes
gptkbp:patient_population adults
children over 5 years
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics long half-life
reduces autoantibody production
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on EULAR recommendations
ACR guidelines
gptkbp:research combination therapy with other agents
long-term safety profile
efficacy in pediatric patients
gptkbp:research_areas autoimmune diseases
gptkbp:route_of_administration subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:safety_measures post-marketing surveillance
gptkbp:service_frequency every 4 weeks
initially every 2 weeks
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:depression
fatigue
headache
nausea
increased risk of infections
anaphylaxis
infusion reactions
gptkbp:storage 2 to 8 ° C
gptkbp:targets B cells
gptkbp:treatment improved disease activity
reduced corticosteroid use
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
gptkbp:weight 144 k Da
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EMD_Serono
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5