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Verluma (technetium (99mTc) nofetumomab merpentan)

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Verluma (generic name: technetium (99mTc) nofetumomab merpentan) is a drug developed by Boehringer Ingelheim. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1996) for Nuclear medicine imaging procedure.

Verluma is a diagnostic agent used in the diagnosis of various types of cancer, including lung, gastrointestinal, breast, ovary, pancreas, kidney, cervix, and bladder carcinoma. It is a technetium-99m (99mTc) labeled antibody derivative, specifically a mouse monoclonal antibody derivative attached to the chelator merpentan.

At a glance

Generic nametechnetium (99mTc) nofetumomab merpentan
SponsorBoehringer Ingelheim
Therapeutic areaOther
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1996

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Verluma

What is Verluma?

Verluma (technetium (99mTc) nofetumomab merpentan) is a pharmaceutical drug developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, indicated for Nuclear medicine imaging procedure.

What is Verluma used for?

Verluma is indicated for Nuclear medicine imaging procedure.

Who makes Verluma?

Verluma is developed and marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim (see full Boehringer Ingelheim pipeline at /company/boehringer-ingelheim).

What is the generic name of Verluma?

technetium (99mTc) nofetumomab merpentan is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Verluma.

When was Verluma approved?

Verluma was first approved on 1996.

What development phase is Verluma in?

Verluma is FDA-approved (marketed).

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