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Raptiva (Efalizumab) - Summary

 

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RAPTIVA SUMMARY

RAPTIVA™ (efalizumab) is an immunosuppressive recombinant humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody that binds to human CD11a (1).

RAPTIVA™ (efalizumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients (18 years or older) with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

RAPTIVA NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Raptiva (Efalizumab)

After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health News Search RSS Feed [2008.08.25]

Xamiol(R) - LEO Pharma's New Drug For The Treatment Of Scalp Psoriasis - Is Approved In Europe
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.08.24]

Psoriasis: More Than Skin Deep
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.08.22]

Possible New Treatment For Psoriasis
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.08.08]

Psoriasis
Source: MedicineNet Anal Itching Specialty [2008.06.24]

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Published Studies Related to Raptiva (Efalizumab)

Subcutaneous efalizumab is not effective in the treatment of alopecia areata. [2008.03]

Safety of Efalizumab Therapy in Patients with Moderate to Severe Psoriasis: An Open-Label Extension of a Phase IIIb Trial. [2008]

Efalizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. [2007.03]

CLinical experience acquired with the efalizumab (Raptiva) (CLEAR) trial in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: results from a phase III international randomized, placebo-controlled trial. [2006.07]

Safety of efalizumab in adults with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis: a phase IIIb, randomized, controlled trial. [2006.05]

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Clinical Trials Related to Raptiva (Efalizumab)

Evaluate Whether Combination Therapy With Methotrexate and Raptiva in Psoriasis Patients is Safe and Increases Efficacy [Active, not recruiting]

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the Scalp and a Trial of Biologic Therapy With Raptiva [Terminated]

A Study to Evaluate Raptiva in Adults With Plaque Psoriasis Previously Enrolled in Study ACD2390g [Completed]

Raptiva and Sirolimus in Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes [Recruiting]

A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Efalizumab on Immune Responses in Subjects With Moderate Plaque Psoriasis [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-08-25

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