Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen

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Identification

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Name
Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen
Accession Number
DB10804
Type
Biotech
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Biologic Classification
Vaccines
Attenuated
Description

Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen is intravesically administered for the treatment and prophylaxis of carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder and for the prophylaxis of primary or recurrent stage Ta and/or T1 papillary tumors following transurethral resection (TUR). The solution contains live, attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis. It is prepared from the Connaught strain of Bacillus Calmette and Guérin.

Synonyms
  • BCG, Live, Connaught Strain
Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing End
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TheracysInjection, powder, lyophilized, for solution81 mg/3mLIntravesicalSanofi Pasteur Limited2011-07-222017-05-08Us
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Categories
UNII
5H5854UBMZ
CAS number
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Pharmacology

Indication

Indicated for intravesical use in the treatment and prophylaxis of carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder and for the prophylaxis of primary or recurrent stage Ta and/or T1 papillary tumors following transurethral resection (TUR).

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Associated Therapies
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Mechanism of action
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Absorption
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Volume of distribution
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Metabolism
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Route of elimination
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Half life
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Clearance
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Toxicity
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Affected organisms
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Pathways
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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
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2-MethoxyethanolThe therapeutic efficacy of Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with 2-Methoxyethanol.
2-MethoxyethanolThe risk or severity of infection can be increased when Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
25-desacetylrifapentineThe therapeutic efficacy of Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with 25-desacetylrifapentine.
6-Deoxyerythronolide BThe therapeutic efficacy of Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with 6-Deoxyerythronolide B.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin AThe therapeutic efficacy of Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin AThe risk or severity of infection can be increased when Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
AbacavirThe therapeutic efficacy of Abacavir can be decreased when used in combination with Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen.
AbataceptThe therapeutic efficacy of Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Abatacept.
AbataceptThe risk or severity of infection can be increased when Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen is combined with Abatacept.
AbetimusThe therapeutic efficacy of Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Abetimus.
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Food Interactions
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References

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External Links
PubChem Substance
347910910
AHFS Codes
  • 80:12.00 — Vaccines

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
3Not Yet RecruitingTreatmentBladder Cancers1
3RecruitingTreatmentBladder Cancers1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage forms
FormRouteStrength
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solutionIntravesical81 mg/3mL
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Properties

State
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Experimental Properties
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Taxonomy

Classification
Not classified

Drug created on December 01, 2015 13:04 / Updated on May 21, 2019 12:26