Mitapivat is a medicine sold in the U.S. under 2 brand and generic names, for hemolytic anemia, congenital nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia and inborn errors pyruvate metabolism. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Aqvesme (application NDA216196). Other mitapivat products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
Starting dosage: 5 mg orally twice daily with or without food. ( 2.1 ) See Full Prescribing Information for dose titration and taper schedule. ( 2.1 , 2.3 ) The tablet should be swallowed whole. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dose PYRUKYND is taken with or without food and swallowed whole. Do not split, crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets. The starting dosage for PYRUKYND is 5 mg orally twice daily. To gradually increase hemoglobin (Hb), titrate PYRUKYND from 5 mg twice daily to 20 mg twice daily, and then to the maximum recommended dose of 50 mg twice daily, with these dose increases occurring every 4 weeks (see Table 1). Assess Hb and transfusion requirement before increasing to the next dose level, as some patients may reach and maintain normal Hb at 5 mg twice daily or 20 mg twice daily. Discontinue PYRUKYND if no benefit has been observed by 24 weeks, based on the hemoglobin and hemolysis laboratory results and transfusion requirements. Table 1: Dose Titration Schedule Duration Dosage Week 1 through Week 4 5 mg twice daily Week 5 through Week 8 If Hb is below normal range or patient has required a transfusion within the last 8 weeks: Increase to 20 mg twice daily and maintain for 4 weeks. If Hb is within normal range and patient has not required a transfusion within the last 8 weeks: Maintain 5 mg twice daily. Week 9 through Week 12 If Hb is below normal range or patient has…
The following clinically significant adverse reaction is described elsewhere in labeling: Acute Hemolysis with Abrupt Treatment Discontinuation [see Warn ings and Preca utions (5.1) ]. Hepatocellular Injury in Another Condition [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . The most common adverse reactions including laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) in patients with PK deficiency were estrone decreased (males), increased urate, back pain, estradiol decreased (males), and arthralgia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Agios Pharmaceuticals at 1-833-228-8474 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. A total of 155 patients received PYRUKYND, 79% of whom were exposed for longer than 24 weeks. PYRUKYND was administered up to 50 mg orally twice daily in 67 patients with PK deficiency in the ACTIVATE trial (N=40) and the ACTIVATE-T trial (N=27) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . ACTIVATE Trial In the ACTIVATE trial patients with PK deficiency who were not regularly transfused received PYRUKYND in incremental doses up to 50 mg twice daily (N=40) or placebo (N=39). Serious…
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
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Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
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Strong CYP3A Inhibitors and Inducers: Avoid concomitant use. ( 7.1 ) Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Do not titrate PYRUKYND beyond 20 mg twice daily. ( 7.1 ) Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Consider alternatives that are not moderate inducers. If there are no alternatives, adjust PYRUKYND dosage. ( 7.1 ) Sensitive CYP3A, CYP2B6, CYP2C substrates including hormonal contraceptives: Avoid concomitant use with substrates that have narrow therapeutic index. ( 7.2 ) UGT1A1 Substrates: Avoid concomitant use with substrates that have narrow therapeutic index. ( 7.2 ) P-gp Substrates: Avoid concomitant use with substrates that have narrow therapeutic index. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on PYRUKYND Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Impact Co-administration of PYRUKYND with strong CYP3A inhibitors increased mitapivat plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Increased mitapivat plasma concentrations may increase the risks of adverse reactions of PYRUKYND. Prevention or Management Avoid co-administration of strong CYP3A inhibitors with PYRUKYND [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Impact Co-administration of PYRUKYND with moderate CYP3A inhibitors will increase mitapivat plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Prevention or Management Monitor Hb and for increased risks of adverse reactions with PYRUKYND. Do not titrate…