Substance / Medication

Emapalumab

Overview

Active Ingredient
emapalumab
RxNorm CUI
2104604

Indications

GAMIFANT is indicated for the treatment of: adult and pediatric (newborn and older) patients with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with refractory, recurrent or progressive disease or intolerance with conventional HLH therapy. newborn and older) patients with HLH/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in known or suspected Still’s disease, including systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), with an inadequate response or intolerance to glucocorticoids, or with recurrent MAS. a

Labeler: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)Updated: 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

None.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

1 trials linked to this intervention

1
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
0
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Real-world treatment patterns and outcomes in patients with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis treated with emapalumab.
Chandrakasan Shanmuganathan, Jordan Michael B, Baker Ashley et al. · Blood Adv · 2024
PMID: 38429096ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Emapalumab for severe cytokine release syndrome in solid tumor CAR-T: a case report.
Ruemmele Tyler, Macedo Rodney, Stein Mark N et al. · Front Oncol · 2025
PMID: 40236652Case ReportFull text (PMC)
Macrophage activation syndrome successfully treated with eculizumab and emapalumab: a case report.
Faggioli Paola, Galeazzi Marianna, Ferrari Carlotta et al. · Front Immunol · 2025
PMID: 40196116Case ReportFull text (PMC)
[Emapalumab treatment for macrophage activation syndrome in a child with systemic lupus erythematosus].
Yang Y, Jiang J J, Zhang Z J et al. · Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi · 2025
PMID: 40962550Case Report

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMed

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Emapalumab (substance)
SNOMED CT
782980002
UMLS CUI
C4740904
RxNorm CUI
2104604
Labeler
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
1
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.