Difference between revisions of "Iptacopan (Fabhalta)"

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For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://reference.medscape.com/drug/soliris-eculizumab-342875 Medscape], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)]
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==Toxicity management==
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*'''[https://www.fabhalta-hcp.com/pnh/about-pnh Link to REMS program]'''
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==Diseases for which it is established==
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*[[Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria]]
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
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*2023-12-05: Approved for the treatment of adults with [[Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria|paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)]]. ''(Based on APPLY-PNH & APPOINT-PNH)''
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==Also known as==
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*'''Code name:''' LNP-023
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*'''Brand name:''' Fabhalta
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[[Category:Drugs]]
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[[Category:Oral medications]]
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[[Category:Factor B inhibitors]]
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[[Category:Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria medications]]
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[[Category:REMS program]]
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[[Category:FDA approved in 2023]]

Latest revision as of 10:40, 14 April 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: orally bioavailable, highly potent and highly selective factor B inhibitor. Blocks the alternative pathway of complement upstream of both CD55 and CD59. Iptacopan is used in diseases involving abnormal complement-mediated activity, such as paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).
Route: oral

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, Medscape, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)

Toxicity management

Diseases for which it is established

History of changes in FDA indication

Also known as

  • Code name: LNP-023
  • Brand name: Fabhalta