FINTEPLA
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2020-06-25
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION
FINTEPLA Approval History
What FINTEPLA Treats
3 indicationsFINTEPLA is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2020. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Dravet Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Seizures
FINTEPLA Boxed Warning
VALVULAR HEART DISEASE and PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION FINTEPLA can cause valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Echocardiogram assessments are required before, during, and after treatment with FINTEPLA. The benefits versus the risks of initiating or continuing FINTEPLA must be considered, based on echocardiogram findings [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.6 ) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Because of the risks of valvula...
WARNING: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE and PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION FINTEPLA can cause valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Echocardiogram assessments are required before, during, and after treatment with FINTEPLA. The benefits versus the risks of initiating or continuing FINTEPLA must be considered, based on echocardiogram findings [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.6 ) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Because of the risks of valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension, FINTEPLA is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the FINTEPLA REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. WARNING: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE and PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. FINTEPLA can cause valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension. ( 5.1 ) Echocardiogram assessments are required before, during, and after treatment with FINTEPLA. ( 2.1 , 2.6 , 5.1 ) FINTEPLA is available only through a restricted program called the FINTEPLA REMS. ( 5.2 )
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
FINTEPLA FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)FINTEPLA is indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age and older. FINTEPLA is indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients 2 years of age and older.
WARNING: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE and PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION FINTEPLA can cause valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Echocardiogram assessments are required before, during, and after treatment with FINTEPLA. The benefits versus the ...
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