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VAFSEO

VADADUSTAT Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitors
Hematology Approved 2024-03-27
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2024-03-27
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: VADADUSTAT

VAFSEO Approval History

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What VAFSEO Treats

2 indications

VAFSEO is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2024. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Anemia
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
Source: FDA Label

VAFSEO Boxed Warning

INCREASED RISK OF DEATH, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, STROKE, VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM, AND THROMBOSIS OF VASCULAR ACCESS VAFSEO increases the risk of thrombotic vascular events, including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Targeting a hemoglobin level greater than 11 g/dL is expected to further increase the risk of death and arterial and venous thrombotic events, as occurs with erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs), which also increase erythropoietin ...

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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)

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VAFSEO FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

VAFSEO is indicated for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least three months. Limitations of Use VAFSEO has not been shown to improve quality of life, fatigue, or patient well-being. VAFSEO is not indicated for use: As a substitute for red blood cell transfusions in patients who require immediate correction of anemia In patients with anemia due to CKD not on dialysis [see Warnings and Precautions ] . VAFSEO is a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF PH) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of anemia due to ...

โš ๏ธ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: INCREASED RISK OF DEATH, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, STROKE, VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM, AND THROMBOSIS OF VASCULAR ACCESS VAFSEO increases the risk of thrombotic vascular events, including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Targeting a hemoglobin lev...

VAFSEO Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Mar 2036
Exclusivity: Mar 2029

Patents (117 active)

US11844756 Expires Mar 31, 2036
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US11065237 Expires Nov 14, 2034
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US10149842 Expires Nov 14, 2034
US11857543 Expires Jun 9, 2034
US8323671 Expires Apr 3, 2028
US7811595 Expires Mar 13, 2028
US8343952 Expires Aug 14, 2027
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Exclusivity

NCE Until Mar 2029
NCE Until Mar 2029
NCE Until Mar 2029
NCE Until Mar 2029
NCE Until Mar 2029
Source: FDA Orange Book

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