This brand name is authorized in Japan
The drug AKALUX contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Cetuximab
UNII MG94W1I5XW - CETUXIMAB SAROTALOCAN SODIUM
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Cetuximab is a chimeric monoclonal IgG1 antibody that is specifically directed against the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). EGFR signalling pathways are involved in the control of cell survival, cell cycle progression, angiogenesis, cell migration and cellular invasion/metastasis. Cetuximab blocks binding of endogenous EGFR ligands resulting in inhibition of the function of the receptor. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| L01FE01 | Cetuximab | L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L01 Antineoplastic agents → L01F Monoclonal antibodies and antibody drug conjugates → L01FE EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) inhibitors |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: JP | 医薬品医療機器総合機構 | Identifier(s): 4299406A1020 |
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