Drug Name |
Pegaptanib |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01690 |
Description |
Pegaptanib is a polynucleotide aptamer. Pegatinib aids neovascular age-related macular degeneration by binding to VEGF which in order reduces angiogenesis and vessel permeability.
Pegaptanib was granted FDA approval on 17 September 2004.[L17903] |
Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration. |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
S01LA03 |
DrugBank ID |
DB04895
|
KEGG ID |
D05386
|
MeSH ID |
C495058
|
PubChem ID |
56603655
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0UF9W
|
NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
UNII |
2H1PA8H1EN
|
Synonyms |
pegaptanib | Macugen | pegaptanib sodium |