muromonab-CD3
CD3 Blocker Immunosuppressant — ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS
Also known as: orthoclone OKT3
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
muromonab-CD3 is a drug in the CD3 Blocker Immunosuppressant class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1992. Its mechanism of action is classified as CD3 Receptor Antagonists and CD3-directed Antibody Interactions. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including CD3E|CD3G|CD3D. Recorded indications include Renal transplant rejection.
- Drug class: CD3 Blocker Immunosuppressant.
- Mechanism of action: CD3 Receptor Antagonists; CD3-directed Antibody Interactions.
- Molecular targets: CD3E|CD3G|CD3D (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Renal transplant rejection.
- ATC code: L04AG01 (Monoclonal antibodies).
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Renal transplant rejection
Mechanism & targets
| Mechanism of action (MoA) | CD3 Receptor Antagonists; CD3-directed Antibody Interactions |
|---|---|
| Established pharmacologic class | CD3 Blocker Immunosuppressant |
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 | CD3E|CD3G|CD3D | other | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-14 | FDA | — | ORTHO BIOTECH |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
L04AG01 | ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS › IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS › IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS › Monoclonal antibodies |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder | 109.4 |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | — |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | — |
| CAS number | 140608-64-6 |
| InChIKey | — |
| PubChem CID | — |
Frequently asked questions
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What is muromonab-CD3 used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for muromonab-CD3: Renal transplant rejection.
How does muromonab-CD3 work?
Muromonab-CD3 is classified as CD3 Receptor Antagonists and CD3-directed Antibody Interactions; its molecular targets in DrugCentral include CD3E|CD3G|CD3D.
When was muromonab-CD3 first approved?
muromonab-CD3 was first approved by the FDA in 1992.
What drug class does muromonab-CD3 belong to?
muromonab-CD3 is in the CD3 Blocker Immunosuppressant class.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 5177 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1201608 — compound record and bioactivity
- DrugBank DB00075 — drug record
- FDA UNII JGA39ICE2V — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for muromonab-CD3 — current prescribing information (label search)
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
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