Benlysta

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:administered_by intravenous infusion
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2011
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:chemical_formula C6400 H9924 N1716 O1984 S46
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
BLISS-52
BLISS-76
BLISS-NEA
gptkbp:clinical_use monotherapy or in combination with other therapies
gptkbp:contraindication severe infections
hypersensitivity to belimumab
gptkbp:developed_by Human Genome Sciences
gptkbp:dosage_form lyophilized powder for reconstitution
gptkbp:formulation solution for injection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Benlysta
gptkbp:indication active lupus nephritis
lupus arthritis
lupus skin manifestations
gptkbp:ingredients belimumab
gptkbp:is_monitored_by monitoring for psychiatric symptoms
regular assessment of infection risk
gptkbp:market ongoing
gptkbp:market_launch 2011 in the US
2012 in Europe
2013 in Canada
2014 in Australia
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Glaxo_Smith_Kline
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLy S) inhibitor
gptkbp:patient_population adults
children over 5 years old
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics half-life of approximately 19 days
inhibits B-cell activation
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance gptkb:Health_Canada
gptkb:TGA_Australia
gptkb:European_Medicines_Agency
gptkbp:research_focus autoimmune disease therapies
lupus treatment advancements
biologic therapy development
gptkbp:route_of_administration subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:shelf_life 24 months
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:depression
fatigue
headache
nausea
increased risk of infections
injection site reactions
anaphylaxis
infusion reactions
gptkbp:storage refrigerated
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
gptkbp:weight 144 k Da
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GSK
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4