Andexanet Alfa
PrescriptionBrand names: ANDEXXA
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION ANDEXXA (coagulation factor Xa (recombinant), inactivated-zhzo) is a sterile, white to off-white lyophilized powder available in single-dose vials. Each 200 mg vial delivers 200 mg of coagulation factor Xa formulated with the inactive ingredients tromethamine (Tris base), Tris hydrochloride, L-arginine hydrochloride, sucrose (1% w/v), mannitol (2.5% w/v), and polysorbate 80 (0.01% w/v) at pH 7.8. After reconstitution of the lyophilized powder with SWFI for IV administration, the product is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution. ANDEXXA contains no preservatives. The active ingredient in ANDEXXA is a genetically modified variant of human FXa. The active site serine was substituted with alanine, rendering the molecule unable to cleave and activate prothrombin. The gamma-carboxyglutamic acid (Gla) domain was removed to eliminate the protein's ability to assemble into the prothrombinase complex, thus removing the potential anticoagulant effects. No additives of human or animal origin are used in the manufacture of ANDEXXA. The recombinant protein is produced in a genetically engineered Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell expression system and has a molecular weight of approximately 41 kDa. The manufacturing process incorporates two validated virus clearance steps.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Andexanet Alfa | - |
Indications & Usage
How It Works
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Arterial and venous thromboembolic events, ischemic events, and cardiac events, including sudden death, have occurred during treatment with ANDEXXA. Resume anticoagulant therapy as soon as medically appropriate following treatment with ANDEXXA . ( 5.1 ) • Unresponsiveness to unfractionated heparin has been reported following ANDEXXA administration. ( 5.2 ) • Re-elevation or incomplete reversal of anticoagulant activity can occur. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Thromboembolic and Ischemic Risks The thromboembolic and ischemic risks were assessed in 419 bleeding -patients in the ANNEXA-4 study who received ANDEXXA and were treated with apixaban or rivaroxaban. There were 45/419 (10.7%) patients who experienced a thrombotic event. The median time to first event was 10 days, and 17 patients experienced the event within three days of treatment. Of the 419 patients who received ANDEXXA, 266 received at least one anticoagulation dose within 30 days after treatment as a prophylactic measure. Of these 266 patients, 14 patients (5.3%) had a thrombotic event after resumption [ see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Monitor patients treated with ANDEXXA for signs and symptoms of arterial and venous thromboembolic events, ischemic events, and cardiac arrest. To reduce thromboembolic risk, resume anticoagulant therapy as soon as medically appropriate following treatment with ANDEXXA [ see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. The safety of ANDEXXA has not been evaluated in patients who experienced thromboembolic events or disseminated intravascular coagulation within two weeks prior to the life-threatening bleeding event requiring treatment with ANDEXXA. Safety of ANDEXXA also has not been evaluated in patients who received prothrombin complex concentrates, recombinant factor VIIa, or whole blood products within seven days prior to the bleeding event. 5.2 Unresponsiveness to Unfractionated Heparin Unresponsiveness to unfractionated heparin leading to non-prolongation of activated clotting times and serious thrombotic events has occurred following ANDEXXA administration. [ see Postmarketing Experience (6.2) ]. Do not use ANDEXXA for the reversal of direct FXa inhibitors (apixaban and rivaroxaban) prior to heparinization. If anticoagulation is needed, use an alternative anticoagulant to heparin Use of ANDEXXA as an antidote for heparin has not been established. 5.3 Re-elevation or Incomplete Reversal of Anti-FXa Activity The time course of anti-FXa activity following ANDEXXA administration was consistent among the healthy volunteer studies and the ANNEXA-4 study in bleeding patients [ see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Compared to baseline, there was a rapid and substantial decrease in anti-FXa activity corresponding to the ANDEXXA bolus. This decrease was sustained through the end of the ANDEXXA continuous infusion. The anti-FXa activity returned to the placebo levels approximately two hours after completion of a bolus or continuous infusion. Subsequently, the anti-FXa activity decreased at a rate similar to the clearance of the FXa inhibitors. A total of 114 patients from ANNEXA-4 were anticoagulated with apixaban or rivaroxaban and had elevated baseline levels of anti-FXa (>150 ng/mL for apixaban and >300 ng/mL for rivaroxaban). After administration of ANDEXXA, these patients experienced decreased anti-FXa activity levels, with median reductions of 96% for rivaroxaban and 92% for apixaban .
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ANDEXXA is indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban or apixaban, when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on the change from baseline in anti-FXa activity in healthy volunteers [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . An improvement in hemostasis has not been established. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon the results of studies that demonstrate an improvement in hemostasis in patients. …
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For intravenous (IV) use only. • Dose ANDEXXA based on the specific FXa inhibitor, dose of FXa inhibitor, and time since the patient's last dose of FXa inhibitor. ( 2 ) • Administer as an IV bolus, with a target rate of 30 mg/min, followed by continuous infusion for 120 minutes. ( 2.3 ) • There are two dosing regimens: Dose The safety and effectiveness of more than one dose have not been evaluated. ( 2.1 …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Arterial and venous thromboembolic events, ischemic events, and cardiac events, including sudden death, have occurred during treatment with ANDEXXA. Resume anticoagulant therapy as soon as medically appropriate following treatment with ANDEXXA . ( 5.1 ) • Unresponsiveness to unfractionated heparin has been reported following ANDEXXA administration. ( 5.2 ) • Re-elevation or incomplete reversal of anticoagulant activity can occur. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Thromboembolic and Ischemic Risks The thromboembolic and ischemic risks were assessed in …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Andexanet Alfa is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • openFDA — Andexanet Alfa label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2108128 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
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