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GLATOPA

GLATIRAMER ACETATE
Neurology Approved 2015-04-16

Glatopa (glatiramer acetate) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adult patients. The medication is used to manage various stages of the disease, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease. It serves a therapeutic role by targeting the immune processes believed to be responsible for the pathogenesis of MS.

Source: FDA Label β€’ Novartis

How GLATOPA Works

While the exact mechanism of glatiramer acetate is not fully understood, it is thought to act by modifying immune processes associated with the development of multiple sclerosis. Research suggests that the drug induces and activates specific suppressor T-cells within the peripheral immune system. These activated cells are believed to influence the immune responses that contribute to the damage of the central nervous system.

2
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
10
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2015-04-16
Routes
SUBCUTANEOUS
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: GLATIRAMER ACETATE

GLATOPA Approval History

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What GLATOPA Treats

3 indications

GLATOPA is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2015. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Clinically isolated syndrome
  • Relapsing-remitting disease
  • Active secondary progressive disease
Source: FDA Label

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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GLATOPA FDA Label Details

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FDA Label (PDF)

Glatopa is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. Glatopa is indicated for the treatment of relapsing-forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults .

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