VIGADRONE
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2018-06-21
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- FOR SOLUTION
VIGADRONE Approval History
What VIGADRONE Treats
2 indicationsVIGADRONE is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2018. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Infantile Spasms
VIGADRONE Boxed Warning
PERMANENT VISION LOSS VIGADRONE can cause permanent bilateral concentric visual field constriction, including tunnel vision that can result in disability. In some cases, VIGADRONE also can damage the central retina and may decrease visual acuity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. The onset of vision loss from VIGADRONE is unpredictable and can occur within weeks of starting treatment or sooner, or at any time after starting treatment, even after months or years. Symptoms of vision loss from...
WARNING: PERMANENT VISION LOSS VIGADRONE can cause permanent bilateral concentric visual field constriction, including tunnel vision that can result in disability. In some cases, VIGADRONE also can damage the central retina and may decrease visual acuity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. The onset of vision loss from VIGADRONE is unpredictable and can occur within weeks of starting treatment or sooner, or at any time after starting treatment, even after months or years. Symptoms of vision loss from VIGADRONE are unlikely to be recognized by patients or caregivers before vision loss is severe. Vision loss of milder severity, while often unrecognized by the patient or caregiver, can still adversely affect function. The risk of vision loss increases with increasing dose and cumulative exposure, but there is no dose or exposure known to be free of risk of vision loss. Vision assessment is recommended at baseline (no later than 4 weeks after starting VIGADRONE), at least every 3 months during therapy, and about 3 to 6 months after the discontinuation of therapy. Once detected, vision loss due to VIGADRONE is not reversible. It is expected that, even with frequent monitoring, some patients will develop severe vision loss. Consider drug discontinuation, balancing benefit and risk, if vision loss is documented. Risk of new or worsening vision loss continues as long as VIGADRONE is used. It is possible that vision loss can worsen despite discontinuation of VIGADRONE. Because of the risk of vision loss, VIGADRONE should be withdrawn from patients with refractory complex partial seizures who fail to show substantial clinical benefit within 3 months of initiation and within 2 to 4 weeks of initiation for patients with infantile spasms, or sooner if treatment failure becomes obvious. Patient response to and continued need for VIGADRONE should be periodically reassessed. VIGADRONE should not be used in patients with, or at high risk of, other types of irreversible vision lo
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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.
VIGADRONE FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
VIGADRONE is indicated for the treatment of: Refractory Complex Partial Seizures as adjunctive therapy in patients 2 years of age and older who have responded inadequately to several alternative treatments; VIGADRONE is not indicated as a first line agent Infantile Spasms – monotherapy in infants 1 month to 2 years of age for whom the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk of vision loss 1.1 Refractory Complex Partial Seizures (CPS) VIGADRONE is indicated as adjunctive therapy for adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with refractory complex partial seizures who have i...
WARNING: PERMANENT VISION LOSS VIGADRONE can cause permanent bilateral concentric visual field constriction, including tunnel vision that can result in disability. In some cases, VIGADRONE also can damage the central retina and may decrease visual acuity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. The o...
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