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Emgality ® ▼ (galcanezumab)
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Emgality Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
What potential drug-drug interactions does Emgality®▼ (galcanezumab) have?
Drug interaction studies were not conducted. No pharmacokinetic drug interactions are expected based on the characteristics of galcanezumab.
Pharmacokinetic Characteristics
As a humanised IgG4 monoclonal antibody, galcanezumab is expected to be degraded into small peptides and amino acids via catabolic pathways in the same manner as endogenous IgG.1
As such, it is not expected to
inhibit metabolic or induce enzymatic pathways
be metabolized by the cytochrome P450 families of drug-metabolizing enzymes, and
produce any active metabolites.2-4
Drug Interactions Studies Were Not Conducted
No drug interaction studies were conducted. No pharmacokinetic drug interactions are expected based on the characteristics of galcanezumab.1
There are no known interactions for galcanezumab, drug-drug or otherwise.2
1. Emgality [summary of product characteristics]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands.
2. Data on file, Eli Lilly and Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.
3. Lobo ED, Hansen RJ, Balthasar JP. Antibody pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. J Pharm Sci. 2004;93(11):2645-2668. https://doi.org/10.1002/jps.20178
4. Kielbasa W, Helton DL. A new era for migraine: Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic insights into monoclonal antibodies with a focus on galcanezumab, an anti-CGRP antibody. Cephalalgia. 2019;39(10):1284-1297. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0333102419840780
Glossary
IgG = immunoglobulin G
IgG4 = immunoglobulin G (subclass) 4
PK = pharmacokinetics
▼ This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Date of Last Review: June 10, 2019
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