miplyffa
Miplyffa (Arimoclomol Citrate) is a medication used to treat Neurodegenerative Diseases, Type C Niemann-Pick Disease.
Arimoclomol Citrate · by Zevra Denmark
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Arimoclomol Citrate
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Arimoclomol Citrate EQ 124MG Base · Arimoclomol Citrate EQ 47MG Base · Arimoclomol Citrate EQ 62MG Base · Arimoclomol Citrate EQ 93MG Base
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Zevra Denmark
- FDA application
- NDA214927
What is Miplyffa?
From the FDA label:MIPLYFFA capsules contain arimoclomol citrate. Arimoclomol citrate is a crystalline powder of white to off-white color that is freely soluble in water. The chemical name is N -[(2R, Z )-2-hydroxy-3-(1piperidyl)propoxy]pyridine-3-carboximidoyl chloride, 1-oxide, citrate. The empirical formula is C 20 H 28 ClN 3 O 10 and the molecular weight is 505.90 g/mol. The chemical structure is: MYPLIFFA contains 47 mg, 62 mg, 93 mg, or 124 mg of arimoclomol (equivalent to 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, or 200 mg of arimoclomol citrate). The inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and magnesium stearate. The inactive ingredients are not water soluble and will remain undissolved if the contents of the capsule are added to beverages or soft food [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]. The capsule shells contain hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: Brilliant Blue FCF-FD&C Blue 1, Yellow iron oxide and Red iron oxide. Chemical Structure
How to use
Recommended MIPLYFFA oral dosage, in combination with miglustat, for patients with actual body weight of ( 2.1 ): 8 kg to 15 kg, is 47 mg three times a day > 15 kg to 30 kg, is 62 mg three times a day > 30 kg to 55 kg, is 93 mg three times a day > 55 kg, is 124 mg three times a day Administer with or without food. ( 2.1 ) See full prescribing information for recommended dosage in patients with an eGFR ≥ 15 to < 50 mL/minute. ( 2.2 ) See full prescribing information for instructions on preparation and administration. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended oral dosage of MIPLYFFA, in combination with miglustat, for patients with an actual body weight of: 8 kg to 15 kg, is 47 mg three times a day > 15 kg to 30 kg, is 62 mg three times a day > 30 kg to 55 kg, is 93 mg three times a day > 55 kg, is 124 mg three times a day Administer MIPLYFFA with or without food. Missed Dose If a dose of MIPLYFFA is missed, advise the patient to skip the missed dose and to resume taking the prescribed dose at the next scheduled time. 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment The recommended dosage of MIPLYFFA, in combination with miglustat, in patients with an eGFR ≥ 50 mL/minute is the same as the recommended dosage in patients with normal renal function [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )]. For patients with an eGFR ≥ 15 to < 50 mL/minute, the recommended oral dosage of…
Side effects
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warning and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Increased Creatinine without Affecting Glomerular Function [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Most common adverse reactions (≥15%) are: Upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, and decreased weight. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. at toll-free phone 1-844-600-2237 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials 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 of MIPLYFFA was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-month trial (Trial 1), which included 50 patients 2 to 19 years old with NPC [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Patients received weight-adjusted doses of MIPLYFFA (31 to 124 mg orally three times daily); 28 of the patients were exposed to MIPLYFFA for one year. In Trial 1, 78% of patients received miglustat. Forty-one out of 50 patients that were enrolled in Trial 1 continued into an open-label extension trial, which included 39 patients treated with MIPLYFFA for…
Warnings
Important safety information
Hypersensitivity Reactions : Urticaria and angioedema have been reported. Discontinue MIPLYFFA in patients who develop these adverse reactions. ( 5.1 ) Embryofetal Toxicity : May cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant females of the potential risk to the fetus and consider pregnancy planning and prevention. ( 5.2 ) Increased Creatinine without Affecting Glomerular Function: Mean increases in serum creatinine of 10-20% have been reported. Use alternative measures to assess renal function which are not based on creatinine. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria and angioedema have been reported in patients treated with MIPLYFFA during Trial 1 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] : two patients reported both urticaria and angioedema (6%) and one patient (3%) experienced urticaria alone. The reactions occurred within the first two months of treatment. Discontinue MIPLYFFA in patients who develop severe hypersensitivity reactions. If a mild or moderate hypersensitivity reaction occurs, stop MIPLYFFA and treat promptly. Monitor the patient until signs and symptoms resolve [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. 5.2 Embryofetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal reproduction studies, MIPLYFFA may cause embryofetal harm when administered during pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of arimoclomol to pregnant rats and rabbits resulted in post-implantation loss and structural abnormalities in offspring. These occurred at exposures equal to or greater than 10- and 5-fold, for rats and rabbits respectively, the human exposure at the maximum recommended human daily dose of 372 mg. Advise pregnant females of the potential risk to the fetus. Consider pregnancy planning and prevention for females of reproductive potential [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 )] . 5.3 Increased Creatinine without Affecting Glomerular Function Across clinical trials of MIPLYFFA consisting of patients with NPC, healthy subjects, and patients with other diseases, there were mean increases in serum creatinine of 10% to 20% compared to baseline. These increases occurred mostly in the first month of MIPLYFFA treatment and were not associated with changes in glomerular function. The increases in serum creatinine may be due to inhibition of renal tubular secretion transporters [see Drug Interactions ( 7 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 , 12.3 )]. During MIPLYFFA treatment, use alternative measures that are not based on creatinine to assess renal function such as BUN, cystatin C, or measured GFR. Increases in creatinine reversed upon MIPLYFFA discontinuation [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] .
Who should not take Miplyffa
None. None. ( 4 )
Interactions
Substrates of the Organic Cationic Transporter 2 (OCT2 substrates) : Monitor for adverse reactions and reduce the dosage of the OCT2 substrate. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of MIPLYFFA on Other Drugs Arimoclomol is an inhibitor of the organic cationic transporter 2 (OCT2) transporter and may increase the exposure of drugs that are OCT2 substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . When MIPLYFFA is used concomitantly with OCT2 substrates, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce the dosage of the OCT2 substrate.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Capsule
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Miplyffa treat?
- Miplyffa (Arimoclomol Citrate) may be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, type c niemann-pick disease, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Miplyffa?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Miplyffa. 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 Miplyffa?
- Miplyffa is marketed by Zevra Denmark. You can see Zevra Denmark's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Miplyffa a brand-name or generic drug?
- Miplyffa is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Arimoclomol Citrate.
- Is Miplyffa available over the counter?
- No. Miplyffa 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 Miplyffa come in?
- Miplyffa is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Miplyffa FDA-registered?
- Miplyffa is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA214927. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Miplyffa safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Miplyffa. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Miplyffa?
- Miplyffa's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warning and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Increased Creatinine without Affecting Glomerular Function [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )].… 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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