dojolvi
Dojolvi (Triheptanoin) is a medication supplied as a liquid.
Triheptanoin · by Ultragenyx Pharm Inc
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Triheptanoin
- Form
- Liquid
- Strength
- Triheptanoin 100% w/w
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Ultragenyx Pharm Inc
- FDA application
- NDA213687
What is Dojolvi?
From the FDA label:DOJOLVI (triheptanoin) is a synthetic medium odd-chain (C7) triglyceride supplied as a colorless to light yellow clear oral liquid. The chemical name of triheptanoin is heptanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester. The empirical formula is C 24 H 44 O 6 and its molecular weight is 428.6 g/mol. The chemical structure is: The caloric value of triheptanoin is 8.3 kcal/mL. The fat content is 0.96 g/mL. Chemical Structure
How to use
Assess metabolic requirements by determining daily caloric intake (DCI) prior to calculating the dose of DOJOLVI. ( 2.1 ) For patients receiving another medium-chain triglyceride product, discontinue prior to the first dose of DOJOLVI. ( 2.3 ) The recommended target daily dosage of DOJOLVI is up to 35% of the patient's total prescribed DCI divided into at least four doses and mixed thoroughly into semi-solid food/liquid or medical food/formula at mealtimes or with snacks. ( 2.2 ) See the full prescribing information for instructions on how to calculate the volume per dose; initiate and titrate the dosage to achieve the target; and prepare and administer DOJOLVI. ( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) 2.1 Important Recommendations Prior to DOJOLVI Treatment All patients treated with DOJOLVI should be under the care of a clinical specialist knowledgeable in appropriate disease-related dietary management based upon current nutritional recommendations. Assess the metabolic requirements of the patient by determining their daily caloric intake (DCI) prior to calculating the dose of DOJOLVI. For patients receiving another medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) product, discontinue prior to the first dose of DOJOLVI. 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended target daily dosage of DOJOLVI is up to 35% of the patient's total prescribed DCI divided into at least four doses and administered by mixing thoroughly into…
Side effects
Most common adverse reactions are (≥10%): abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657 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. The safety population included 79 patients with LC-FAOD exposed to DOJOLVI in two studies: one open-label 78-week study of DOJOLVI in 29 patients (Study 1) followed by an open-label extension study (Study 2). Twenty-four patients from Study 1 continued into Study 2. Patients ranged from 4 months to 63 years of age and the population was 52% male. Of the 79 patients, 87% were White, 5% were Black or African-American, 4% were Asian, and 4% other. The daily dosage of DOJOLVI ranged between 12% and 41% DCI (which corresponds to 0.7 g/kg/day to 6.0 g/kg/day for pediatric patients and 0.5 g/kg/day to 1.3 g/kg/day for adult patients) for a mean duration of 23 months. The most common adverse reactions to DOJOLVI reported in the pooled safety population of Study 1 and Study 2 were gastrointestinal (GI)-related, and included abdominal pain (abdominal…
Warnings
Important safety information
Feeding Tube Dysfunction : Regularly monitor the feeding tube to ensure proper functioning and integrity. ( 5.1 ) Intestinal Malabsorption in Patients with Pancreatic Insufficiency : Low or absent pancreatic enzymes may reduce absorption of DOJOLVI. Avoid administration of DOJOLVI in patients with pancreatic insufficiency. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Feeding Tube Dysfunction Feeding tube performance and functionality can degrade over time depending on usage and environmental conditions. In clinical trials, feeding tube dysfunction was reported in patients receiving triheptanoin. The contribution of DOJOLVI cannot be ruled out. Do not administer DOJOLVI in feeding tubes manufactured of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) [see Dosage and Administration (2.4 ] . Regularly monitor the feeding tube to ensure proper functioning and integrity. 5.2 Intestinal Malabsorption in Patients with Pancreatic Insufficiency Pancreatic enzymes hydrolyze triheptanoin and release heptanoate as medium-chain fatty acids in the small intestine. Low or absent pancreatic enzymes may result in reduced absorption of heptanoate subsequently leading to insufficient supplementation of medium-chain fatty acids. Avoid administration of DOJOLVI in patients with pancreatic insufficiency.
Who should not take Dojolvi
None. None.
Interactions
Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitors : Avoid co-administration due to potential for reduced clinical effect of DOJOLVI. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitors Co-administration of triheptanoin with a pancreatic lipase inhibitor (e.g., orlistat) may reduce exposure to the triheptanoin metabolite, heptanoate, and reduce the clinical effect of triheptanoin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid co-administration of DOJOLVI with pancreatic lipase inhibitors.
Storing Dojolvi, and how long it keeps
Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.
- “If not used within 24 hours, discard DOJOLVI mixture in the trash.”
- “Instruct the patient or caregiver to store DOJOLVI at room temperature in the bottle in which it was dispensed [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ] .”
Dosage forms
Liquid
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a coupon or discount for Dojolvi?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Dojolvi. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Dojolvi?
- Dojolvi is marketed by Ultragenyx Pharm Inc. You can see Ultragenyx Pharm Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Dojolvi a brand-name or generic drug?
- Dojolvi is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Triheptanoin.
- Is Dojolvi available over the counter?
- No. Dojolvi is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Dojolvi come in?
- Dojolvi is currently marketed as liquid, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Dojolvi FDA-registered?
- Dojolvi is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA213687. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Dojolvi safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Dojolvi. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Dojolvi?
- Dojolvi's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Most common adverse reactions are (≥10%): abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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