Romiplostim
A thrombopoietin receptor agonist given as a weekly injection to stimulate platelet production in adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia who have not responded to other treatments. It mimics the natural hormone thrombopoietin to signal the bone marrow to produce more platelets.
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Binds to and activates its target receptor, mimicking the action of the endogenous ligand to produce a specific physiological response.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Binds to and activates its target receptor, mimicking the action of the endogenous ligand to produce a specific physiological response.
HBD / HBA
- / -
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A thrombopoietin receptor agonist given as a weekly injection to stimulate platelet production in adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia who have not responded to other treatments. It mimics the natural hormone thrombopoietin to signal the bone marrow to produce more platelets.
Binds to and activates its target receptor, mimicking the action of the endogenous ligand to produce a specific physiological response.
Yes, Romiplostim is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Protein.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201832. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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