Firazyr

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2009
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:atccode C09 AX03
gptkbp:availability prescription only
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Firazyr
gptkbp:casnumber 160970-54-8
gptkbp:chemical_formula C29 H40 N4 O5 S
gptkbp:class bradykinin receptor antagonists
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
effective in reducing attack severity
studies conducted in multiple countries
gptkbp:clinical_use self-administration by patients
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to icatibant
gptkbp:dosage_form solution for injection
gptkbp:education_requirements patient education on self-injection
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:financial_support available from manufacturer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Firazyr
gptkbp:indication hereditary angioedema attacks
gptkbp:ingredients icatibant
gptkbp:interacts_with none significant reported
gptkbp:is_monitored_by monitor for allergic reactions
gptkbp:lifespan 1.4 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Shire_Pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:metabolism primarily hepatic
gptkbp:packaging pre-filled syringe
gptkbp:patient_population adults with hereditary angioedema
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics rapid absorption after injection
blocks bradykinin receptors
gptkbp:previous_name icatibant
gptkbp:price varies by region
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on follow prescribing information
recommended for acute attacks
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance approved in multiple countries
gptkbp:requires available online
gptkbp:research ongoing for long-term use
gptkbp:route_of_administration subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:safety_features generally well tolerated
gptkbp:shelf_life 24 months
gptkbp:side_effect headache
nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
injection site reactions
rarely serious
gptkbp:storage store in a refrigerator
gptkbp:type_of_care important for effectiveness
gptkbp:used_for treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cinryze
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6