VIGAFYDE
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2024-06-17
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION
VIGAFYDE Approval History
What VIGAFYDE Treats
1 indicationsVIGAFYDE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2024. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Infantile Spasms
VIGAFYDE Boxed Warning
PERMANENT VISION LOSS VIGAFYDE can cause permanent bilateral concentric visual field constriction, including tunnel vision that can result in disability. In some cases, VIGAFYDE also can damage the central retina and may decrease visual acuity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. The onset of vision loss from VIGAFYDE 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 V...
WARNING: PERMANENT VISION LOSS VIGAFYDE can cause permanent bilateral concentric visual field constriction, including tunnel vision that can result in disability. In some cases, VIGAFYDE also can damage the central retina and may decrease visual acuity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. The onset of vision loss from VIGAFYDE 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 VIGAFYDE 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 VIGAFYDE), at least every 3 months during therapy, and about 3 to 6 months after the discontinuation of therapy. Once detected, vision loss due to VIGAFYDE 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 VIGAFYDE is used. It is possible that vision loss can worsen despite discontinuation of VIGAFYDE. Because of the risk of vision loss, VIGAFYDE should be withdrawn from patients with infantile spasms who fail to show substantial clinical benefit within 2 to 4 weeks of initiation, or sooner if treatment failure becomes obvious. Patient response to and continued need for VIGAFYDE should be periodically reassessed. VIGAFYDE should not be used in patients with, or at high risk of, other types of irreversible vision loss unless the benefits of treatment clearly outweigh the risks. VIGAFYDE should not be used with o
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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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VIGAFYDE FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)VIGAFYDE is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of i nfantile spasms in pediatric patients 1 month to 2 years of age for whom the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk of vision loss. VIGAFYDE is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of infantile spasms in pediatric patients 1 month to 2 years of age for whom the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk of vision loss [see Warnings and Precautions ].
WARNING: PERMANENT VISION LOSS VIGAFYDE can cause permanent bilateral concentric visual field constriction, including tunnel vision that can result in disability. In some cases, VIGAFYDE also can damage the central retina and may decrease visual acuity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. The ons...
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