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muromonab-CD3

CD3 Blocker Immunosuppressant — ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS

Also known as: orthoclone OKT3

FDA approvedATC L04AG01

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 classCD3 Blocker Immunosuppressant

Molecular targets (1)

TargetGeneActionActivity
T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3CD3E|CD3G|CD3Dother—

Regulatory approvals (1)

DateAgencyMarketed asApplicantOrphan
1992-09-14FDA—ORTHO BIOTECH

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
L04AG01ANTINEOPLASTIC 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 termLLR
Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder109.4

Chemical structure

Molecular formula—
Molecular weight—
CAS number140608-64-6
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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Quick facts

Status—
First approval1992-09-14
AgencyFDA
Targets1
Indications1
Formula—
DrugCentral ID5177
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