peginesatide   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 7447

Synonyms: AF37702 | Hematide® | Omontys®
Approved drug
peginesatide is an approved drug (FDA (2012))
Comment: Peginesatide is a PEGylated functional analogue of erythropoietin.
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Summary of Clinical Use Click here for help
Approved to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dialysis patients. The administered drug contains the acetate salt.
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects Click here for help
Peginesatide is an erythropoietin receptor agonist. This drug mimics the structure of human erythropoietin in promoting red blood cell development.
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