Emapalumab
| Monoclonal antibody | |
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| Type | Whole antibody |
| Source | Human |
| Target | IFN-gamma |
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| Pronunciation | /ˈɛməpəlˌuməb/ EM-a-PAL-eu-mab |
| Trade names | Gamifant |
| Other names | NI-0501, emapalumab-lzsg |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a619024 |
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| Routes of administration | Intravenous |
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| Formula | C6430H9898N1718O2038S46 |
| Molar mass | 145352.66 g·mol−1 |
Emapalumab, sold under the brand name Gamifant, is an anti-interferon-gamma (IFNγ) antibody medication used for the treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), which has no cure.
The most common side effects include infections, hypertension, infusion-related reactions, and pyrexia.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication.