Volanesorsen sodiumProduct ingredient for Volanesorsen
- Name
- Volanesorsen sodium
- Drug Entry
- Volanesorsen
Volanesorsen is an antisense oligonucleotide that binds to apoC-III mRNA to prevent its translation.2 It is indicated to treat familial chylomicronemia, a genetic condition that prevents breakdown of triglycerides and chylomicrons.2 This drug is not commonly prescribed as it is used as an adjunct to diet in patients at high risk for pancreatitis, who have had inadequate response to triglyceride lowering therapy.2
Volanesorsen was granted a conditional approval by the European Medicines Agency.2
- Accession Number
- DBSALT003052
- Synonyms
- Volanesorsen sodium
- UNII
- 6JON30SLDT
- CAS Number
- 1573402-50-2
- External Links
- KEGG Drug
- D11650
- Wikipedia
- Volanesorsen