Galcanezumab

[6] A substance called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has been shown to be involved in the development of migraine by widening blood vessels in the brain.

[3] Galcanezumab is a monoclonal antibody (a type of protein) designed to attach to and block CGRP, thereby helping blood vessels to return to their normal size.

[6] Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has been shown to be involved in the development of migraine by widening blood vessels in the brain.

[3] Galcanezumab is a monoclonal antibody which attaches to and blocks CGRP, thereby helping blood vessels to return to their normal size.

[10] Trials were conducted at 318 sites in Asia, Canada, Europe, Israel, Latin America, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

[3] The effectiveness of galcanezumab for the treatment of episodic cluster headache was demonstrated in a clinical trial that compared it to placebo in 106 participants.

[3] In June 2019, galcanezumab was approved in the United States for the treatment of episodic cluster headache in adults.

[13] In December 2023, Organon signed an exclusive agreement with Lilly to distribute and commercialize galcanezumab in Europe.