Interferon gamma-1b

Active ingredient description

It is presumed that interferon gamma-1b increases macrophage cytotoxicity by enhancing the respiratory burst via generation of toxic oxygen metabolites capable of mediating the killing of intracellular micro-organisms.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code
Group title
Classification
L03AB03
Interferon gamma
L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L03 Immunostimulants → L03A Immunostimulants → L03AB Interferons
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title
Information Source
Document Type
 
IMMUKIN Solution for injection
Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)
Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)

3D molecular structure

3D representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 98059-61-1
DrugBank Drug: DB00033
KEGG Drug: D00747
RxNorm Ingredient: 5882
SNOMED-CT Concept: 386901006
Interferon gamma-1b (substance)
UNII Identifier: 21K6M2I7AG
INTERFERON GAMMA-1B

Medicines

Interferon gamma-1b is an active ingredient of these brands:

United States (US)

Australia (AU)

Austria (AT)

Estonia (EE)

France (FR)

Hong Kong (HK)

Malta (MT)

Netherlands (NL)

Spain (ES)

United Kingdom (UK)

While we strive to include the brand names of medicines across all countries, our index remains incomplete. Therefore, it is possible that this medicine may also be marketed under different names in other countries.

 
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