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Table 2 Nanomedicine approved by FDA classified by type of carrier/material used in preparation of the formulation

From: Nano based drug delivery systems: recent developments and future prospects

Commercial name (company)

Ingredient active

Carrier

Application

Advantage

Year approved

Doxil®/Caelyx™ (Janssen)

Doxorubicin

Liposomes

Karposi’s sarcoma; Ovarian cancer; multiple myeloma

Increase site-specific delivery (tumor) and decrease systemic toxicity

1995; 2005; 2008

Abelcet® (Sigma-tau)

Amphotericin B lipid complex

Liposomes

Fungal infection

Decrease toxicity

1995

DaunoXome® (Galen)

Daunorubicin

Liposomes

Karposi’s sarcoma

Increase site-specific delivery (tumor) and decrease toxicity

1996

DepoCyt© (Sigma-Tau)

Cytarabine

Liposomes

Lymphomatous meningitis

Increase site-specific delivery (tumor) and decrease toxicity

1996

AmBisome® (Gilead Sciences)

Amphotericin B

Liposomes

Fungal and/or protozoal infections

Reduced nephrotoxicity

1997

Curosurf®/Poractant alpha (Chiesei farmaceutici)

Proteins SP-B and SP-C

Liposomes

Lung activator for stress disorder; pulmonary surfactant for respiratory distress syndrome

Decrease toxicity and increased delivery for smaller volume;

1999

Visudyne® (Bausch and Lomb)

Verteporfin

Liposomes

Ocular histoplasmosis, myopia, decreased vision

Increase site-specific delivery (lesion vessels) photosensitive release

2000

DepoDur® (Pacira Pharmaceuticals)

Morphine sulfate

Liposomes

Prolonged release

Loss of pain (post-operative)

2004

Marqibo® (Onco TCS)

Vincristine

Liposomes

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Increase site-specific delivery (tumor) and decrease toxicity

2012

Onivyde® (Merrimack)

Irinotecan

Liposomes

Pancreatic cancer

Increase site-specific delivery (tumor) and decrease toxicity

2015

Adagen® (Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals)

Pegademase bovine

PEGylated adenosine deaminase enzyme

Immunodeficiency disease

Improve circulation time in body and decrease immunogenicity

1990

Oncaspar® (Enzon Pharmaceuticals)

l-Asparaginase

PEGylated l-asparaginase

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Improved protein stability due PEGylation

1994

Copaxone® (Teva)

Glatopa

l-Glutamate, l-alanine, l-lysine and l-tyrosine random copolymer

Multiple sclerosis

Regulation of clearance and polymer with controlled molecular weight

1996

Renagel® (Sanofi)

Sevelamer hydrochloride or sevelamer carbonate

Poly(allylamine hydrochloride)

Chronic renal diseases

Increase site-specific delivery and increase in circulation time in body

2000

PegIntron® (Merck)

Interferon-alpha (IFN-α2b)

PEGylated IFN-α2b protein

Hepatitis C

Improved protein stability due PEGylation

2001

Pegasys® (Genentech)

Interferon-alpha (IFN-α2a)

PEGylated IFN-α2a protein

Hepatitis B and C

Improved protein stability due PEGylation

2002

Eligard® (Tolmar)

Leuprolide acetate

Polymer (PLGH (poly(dl-lactide-co glycolide)

Prostate cancer

Prolonged drug delivery and circulation time in body

2002

Neulasta® (Amgen)

PEG-filgrastim

PEGylated granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) protein

Neutropenia induced by chemotherapy

Improved protein stability due PEGylation

2002

Somavert® (Pfizer)

PEG-visomant

PEGylated HGH receptor antagonist

Acromegaly

Improved protein stability due PEGylation

2003

Macugen® (Bausch & Lomb)

PEG-aptanib

PEGylated anti vascular endothelial growth factor aptamer

Macular degeneration; neovascular age-related (decreased vision)

Improved stability due PEGylation

2004

Mircera® (Hoffman-La Roche)

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta

Chemically synthesized erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

Anemia associated with renal failure due to diseases

Improved stability due PEGylation

2007

Cimzia® (UCB)

Certolizumab pegol

PEGylated antibody fragment (Certolizumab)

Crohn’s disease; rheumatoid arthritis; psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

Increase stability and circulation time in body

2008; 2009; 2013; 2013

Krystexxa® (Horizon)

PEG-loticase

PEGylated porcine-like uricase

Chronic gout

Improved protein stability due to PEGylation

2010

Plegridy® (Biogen)

Interferon-beta (IFN-β1a)

PEGylated IFN-β1a protein

Multiple sclerosis

Improved protein stability due to PEGylation

2015

ADYNOVATE (Baxalta)

Factor VIII

PEGylated factor VIII

Hemophilia

Improved protein stability due to PEGylation

2015

Rapamune® (Wyeth Pharmaceuticals)

Sirolimus

Nanocrystals

Immunosuppressant

Increased bioavailability

2000

Megace ES® (Par Pharmaceuticals)

Megestrol acetate

Nanocrystals

Anti-anorexic

Reduced posology

2001

Avinza® (Pfizer)

Morphine sulfate

Nanocrystals

Mental stimulant

Prolonged release and increased bioavailability

2002/2015

Ritalin LA® (Novartis)

Methylphenidate HCl

Nanocrystals

Mental stimulant

Increased drug loading and bioavailability

2002

Zanaflex® (Acorda)

Tizanidine HCl

Nanocrystals

Muscle relaxant

Increased bioavailability and decreased posology

2002

Emend® (Merck)

Aprepitant

Nanocrystals

Antiemetic drug

Increased absorption and bioavailability

2003

Vitoss® (Stryker)

Calcium phosphate

Nanocrystals

Bone substitute

Mimics bone structure by cell adhesion and growth

2003

OsSatura® (IsoTis Orthobiologics)

Hydroxyapatite

Nanocrystals

Bone substitute

Mimics bone structure by cell adhesion and growth

2003

Ostim® (Heraseus Kulzer)

Hydroxyapatite

Nanocrystals

Bone substitute

Mimics bone structure by cell adhesion and growth

2004

Tricor® (Lupin Atlantis)

Fenofibrate

Nanocrystals

Hyperlipidemia

Increased bioavailability

2004

Focalin XR® (Novartis)

Dexmethylphenidate HCl

Nanocrystals

Mental stimulant

Increased bioavailability

2005

NanOss® (Rti Surgical)

Hydroxypatite

Nanocrystals

Bone substitute

Mimics bone structure by cell adhesion and growth

2005

EquivaBone® (Zimmer Biomet)

Hydroxypatite

Nanocrystals

Bone substitute

Mimics bone structure

2009

Invega® Sustenna® (Janssen Pharms)

Paliperidone palmitate

Nanocrystals

Schizophrenia schizoaffective disorder

Decreased release of poor water-soluble drugs

2009/2014

Ryanodex® (Eagle Pharmaceuticals)

Dantrolene sodium

Nanocrystals

Malignant hypothermia

Allows higher administration at higher doses

2014

Estrasorb™ (Novavax)

Estradiol

Micelles

Menopause hormone therapy

Sustained release

2003

Abraxane® (Celgene)

Paclitaxel (ABI-007)

Albumin-bound paclitaxel nanoparticles

Breast cancer; non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer

Increase site-specific delivery (tumor) and solubility

2005;2012;2013

INFeD® (Sanofi Avertis)

Iron

Iron dextran (low MW)

Chronic kidney failure with iron deficiency

Increased dose capacity

1957

DexIron®/Dexferrum® (Sanofi Avertis)

Iron

Iron dextran (high MW)

Chronic kidney failure with iron deficiency

Increased dose capacity

1957

Feridex®/Endorem® (AMAG pharmaceuticals)

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION)

SPION coated with dextran

Imaging material

Superparamagnetic character

1996/2008

Ferrlecit® (Sanofi Avertis)

Sodium ferric

Sodium ferric gluconate

Chronic kidney failure with iron deficiency

Increased dose capacity

1999

Venofer® (Luitpold Pharmaceuticals)

Iron oxide

Iron sucrose

Chronic kidney failure with iron deficiency

Increased dose capacity

2000

GastroMARK™; umirem® (AMAG pharmaceuticals)

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION)

SPION coated with silicone

Imaging material

Superparamagnetic character

2001/2009

Feraheme™ (AMAG pharmaceuticals)

Ferumoxytol-ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanopartilces (SPION)

Ferumoxytol SPION with polyglucose sorbitol carboxymethylether

Chronic kidney failure with iron deficiency

Prolonged steady release and decreased number of doses

2009

Nanotherm® (MagForce)

Iron oxide

Aminosilane-coated Iron nanoparticles

Brain tumor

Thermotherapy for destroy tumor cells or sensitized for additional therapies 

2010