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Oxbryta (Voxelotor) is a medication used to treat Sickle Cell Anemia.

Voxelotor · by Global Blood Theraps

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Voxelotor
Form
Tablet
Strength
Voxelotor 300MG · Voxelotor 500MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
FDA application
NDA216157
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

What is Oxbryta?

From the FDA label:OXBRYTA contains voxelotor, a hemoglobin S polymerization inhibitor. The chemical name of voxelotor is 2-hydroxy-6-((2-(1-isopropyl-1 H -pyrazol-5-yl)pyridin-3-yl)methoxy)benzaldehyde with a molecular formula of C 19 H 19 N 3 O 3 and a molecular weight of 337.4. The chemical structure of voxelotor is: Voxelotor is a white-to-yellow-to-beige compound in crystalline Form II of its free base. It is non-hygroscopic and highly soluble in common organic solvents such as acetone and toluene and insoluble in water. OXBRYTA film-coated tablets for oral use contain either 300 mg or 500 mg of voxelotor. Both strengths of OXBRYTA film-coated tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate. In addition, the 500 mg tablet film coating contains: polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. The 300 mg tablet film coating contains: black and red iron oxide, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Each OXBRYTA tablet for oral suspension contains 300 mg of voxelotor with the following inactive ingredients: artificial grape flavor, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, iron oxide pigment, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sucralose. Chemical Structure

How to use

OXBRYTA can be taken with or without food. ( 2.7 ) Recommended dosage: • Adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older: 1,500 mg orally once daily. ( 2.1 ) • Pediatric patients 4 to less than 12 years: Dosing with OXBRYTA is based on body weight. See Table 1 for complete dosing recommendations. ( 2.2 ) Recommended dosage for severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh C) : • Adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older: 1,000 mg orally once daily. ( 2.3 ) • Pediatric patients 4 to less than 12 years: Reduce the dose of OXBRYTA based on body weight. See Table 2 for complete dosing recommendations. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage for Adults and Pediatric Patients 12 Years and Older The recommended dosage of OXBRYTA is 1,500 mg orally once daily. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Pediatric Patients 4 Years to Less Than 12 Years For pediatric patients 4 years to less than 12 years, select the appropriate product (OXBRYTA tablets or OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension) based on patient's ability to swallow tablets and patient's weight. The recommended dosage of OXBRYTA for pediatric patients 4 years to less than 12 years is shown in Table 1. Table 1: Recommended OXBRYTA Dosage in Pediatric Patients 4 Years to Less Than 12 Years Body Weight Recommended Dose (once daily) 40 kg or greater 1,500 mg 20 kg to less than 40 kg 900 mg 10 kg to less than 20 kg 600 mg 2.3 Recommended Dosage for…

Side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reaction is discussed in other sections of the labeling: • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10% with a difference of >3% compared to placebo) are headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, rash, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (incidence >10%) reported in pediatric patients 4 to <12 years are pyrexia, vomiting, rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 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. Adults and Pediatric Patients 12 Years and Older The safety of OXBRYTA was evaluated in the HOPE trial based on data from 88 patients with SCD who received OXBRYTA 1,500 mg and 91 patients who received placebo orally once daily [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Seventy-four patients received OXBRYTA 1,500 mg once daily for ≥24 weeks, 65 patients for ≥48 weeks, and 63 patients completed the 72-week treatment period. In patients who received…

Warnings

Important safety information

Hypersensitivity Reactions: Observe for signs and symptoms and manage promptly. ( 5.1 ) • Laboratory Test Interference: Perform quantification of hemoglobin species when patient is not receiving OXBRYTA. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions after administration of OXBRYTA have occurred in <1% of patients treated. Clinical manifestations may include generalized rash, urticaria, mild shortness of breath, mild facial swelling, and eosinophilia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) has been reported in postmarketing experience with OXBRYTA [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Patients who develop a combination of skin rash, fever, peripheral eosinophilia, and internal systemic organ involvement (e.g., hepatic, renal, pulmonary) while receiving OXBRYTA should undergo medical evaluation. Advise patients of the signs and symptoms of severe hypersensitivity reactions, including DRESS. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue OXBRYTA and administer appropriate medical therapy. Do not reinitiate OXBRYTA in patients who experience these symptoms with previous use. 5.2 Laboratory Test Interference OXBRYTA administration may interfere with measurement of Hb subtypes (HbA, HbS, and HbF) by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ]. If precise quantitation of Hb species is required, chromatography should be performed when the patient has not received OXBRYTA therapy in the immediately preceding 10 days.

Who should not take Oxbryta

OXBRYTA is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious drug hypersensitivity reaction to voxelotor or excipients. Clinical manifestations may include generalized rash, urticaria, mild shortness of breath, mild facial swelling, and eosinophilia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Prior drug hypersensitivity to voxelotor or excipients. ( 4 )

Interactions

Sensitive CYP3A4 Substrates: Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. ( 7.2 ) • Strong or moderate CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. If unavoidable, increase the dose of OXBRYTA. ( 2.5 , 2.6 , 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Voxelotor Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers Coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers may decrease voxelotor plasma and whole blood concentrations and may lead to reduced efficacy. Avoid coadministration of OXBRYTA with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Increase the OXBRYTA dosage when coadministration with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer is unavoidable [see Dosage and Administration (2.5 , 2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.2 Effect of Voxelotor on Other Drugs Voxelotor increased the systemic exposure of midazolam (a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Avoid coadministration of OXBRYTA with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. If concomitant use is unavoidable, consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s). 7.3 Laboratory Test Interference OXBRYTA administration may interfere with measurement of Hb subtypes (HbA, HbS, and HbF) by HPLC [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. If precise quantitation of Hb species is required, chromatography should be performed when the patient has not received OXBRYTA therapy in the immediately preceding 10 days.

Storing Oxbryta, 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.

  • Store OXBRYTA at 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F).

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Oxbryta treat?
Oxbryta (Voxelotor) may be used to treat sickle cell anemia, 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 Oxbryta?
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Who makes Oxbryta?
Oxbryta is marketed by Global Blood Theraps. You can see Global Blood Theraps's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Oxbryta a brand-name or generic drug?
Oxbryta is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Voxelotor.
Is Oxbryta available over the counter?
No. Oxbryta 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 Oxbryta come in?
Oxbryta is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Oxbryta FDA-registered?
Oxbryta is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA216157. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Is Oxbryta safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Oxbryta. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
What are the side effects of Oxbryta?
Oxbryta's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following clinically significant adverse reaction is discussed in other sections of the labeling: • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].… 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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