Nusinersen

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
December 2016
gptkbp:availability prescription only
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Spinraza
gptkbp:capacity 5 m L
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase 3
CHERISH
ENDEAR
NURTURE
SHINE
gptkbp:clinical_use pediatric patients
adult patients
gptkbp:condition gptkb:spinal_muscular_atrophy_type_2
gptkb:spinal_muscular_atrophy_type_3
gptkb:spinal_muscular_atrophy_type_1
gptkbp:contraindication coagulation disorders
active infection
hypersensitivity to nusinersen
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Ionis_Pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:Software_Solutions
gptkbp:formulation sterile solution for injection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nusinersen
gptkbp:impact enhances quality of life
improves motor function
increases survival rates
reduces need for respiratory support
gptkbp:invention patented
gptkbp:loading_dose initial 4 doses
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Biogen
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action antisense oligonucleotide
gptkbp:patient_population gptkb:children
adults
infants
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics half-life of approximately 4 hours
increases SMN protein levels
gptkbp:price high cost
gptkbp:research ongoing studies for long-term effects
investigating combination therapies
gptkbp:research_areas neuromuscular disorders
gptkbp:route_of_administration intrathecal injection
gptkbp:service_frequency every 4 months after loading doses
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:pneumonia
headache
nausea
seizures
constipation
respiratory distress
back pain
injection site reactions
thrombocytopenia
elevated liver enzymes
gptkbp:storage refrigerated
gptkbp:targets gptkb:SMN2_gene
gptkbp:used_for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy
gptkbp:website intrathecal space
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Biogen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4