Etranacogene dezaparvovec (Hemgenix)
General information
Class/mechanism: adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy (adeno-associated virus serotype 5; AAV5) which delivers a gene encoding the Padua variant of human coagulation factor IX (hFIX-Padua) and results in the recipient producing circulating Factor IX.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Diseases for which it is used
- Hemophilia B
Patient drug information
- Etranacogene dezaparvovec (Hemgenix) package insert[1]
- Etranacogene dezaparvovec (Hemgenix) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 11/22/2022: FDA approved "for the treatment of adults with Hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, or have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes."
History of changes in EMA indication
- 2/20/2023: Granted conditional authorisation for the treatment of severe and moderately severe Haemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) in adult patients without a history of Factor IX inhibitors.
Also known as
- Generic name: etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb