name: | Benralizumab |
ATC code: | R03DX10 | route: | subcutaneous |
n-compartments | 2 |
Benralizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin-5 receptor alpha (IL-5Rα) on eosinophils, leading to their depletion. It is used for the treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma and is approved for this indication in many countries.
Population pharmacokinetics in adults and adolescents (12ā75 years) with severe eosinophilic asthma following subcutaneous administration.
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