Mitapivat
PrescriptionBrand names: AQVESME
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient of AQVESME is mitapivat, a pyruvate kinase activator, present as mitapivat sulfate. The chemical name of mitapivat sulfate is 8-quinolinesulfonamide, N-[4-[[4- (cyclopropylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl]carbonyl]phenyl]-, sulfate, hydrate (2:1:3). The chemical structure of mitapivat sulfate is: The molecular formula is (C24H26N4SO3)2 • H2SO4 • 3H2O, and the molecular weight is 1053.23 for mitapivat sulfate. Mitapivat sulfate is a white to off-white solid and is slightly soluble in water. AQVESME is available as 100 mg tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 100 mg mitapivat free base, provided as 117.0 mg of the sulfate hydrate salt, and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The 100 mg tablet film coating contains the inactive ingredients FD&C Blue No. 2, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and macrogol/PEG. The tablets are imprinted with blue ink containing the inactive ingredients ammonium hydroxide, FD&C Blue No. 1, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Mitapivat | - |
Indications & Usage
How It Works
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Hepatocellular Injury AQVESME can cause hepatocellular injury. Avoid use of AQVESME in patients with cirrhosis. In patients with thalassemia treated with AQVESME, liver injury with and without jaundice has been observed within the first 6 months of exposure. Obtain liver tests (including ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin with fractionation) prior to the initiation of AQVESME, then every 4 weeks for the first 24 weeks, and as clinically indicated thereafter. Interrupt AQVESME if clinically significant increases in liver tests are observed or alanine aminotransferase is >5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN). Complete a comprehensive evaluation to rule out other causes of liver injury when drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is suspected. Discontinue AQVESME if hepatocellular injury due to AQVESME is suspected [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Symptoms and signs of early liver injury may mimic those of thalassemia. Advise patients to report new or worsening symptoms of loss of appetite, nausea, right upper quadrant abdominal pain, vomiting, scleral icterus, jaundice, or dark urine while on AQVESME treatment. During the double-blind period, 2 of 301 patients (0.66%) with thalassemia treated with AQVESME experienced adverse reactions suggestive of hepatocellular injury. Three additional patients experienced adverse reactions suggestive of hepatocellular injury during the open-label extension periods after switching from placebo to AQVESME. Of these 5 patients, two had serious liver injury and were hospitalized including 1 patient who developed jaundice (peak bilirubin 32 mg/dL). Another patient developed jaundice (peak bilirubin 4 mg/dL) without being hospitalized. These reactions were characterized by a time to onset within the first 6 months of treatment with peak elevations of alanine aminotransferase of >5×ULN with or without jaundice. All patients discontinued treatment with AQVESME, and these reactions improved upon treatment discontinuation. AQVESME is available only through a restricted program under a REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 5.2 AQVESME REMS AQVESME is available only through a restricted program under a REMS called the AQVESME REMS because of the risk of hepatocellular injury. Notable requirements of the AQVESME REMS include the following: Prescribers must be certified by enrolling in the REMS and completing training. Prescribers must counsel patients receiving AQVESME about the risk of hepatocellular injury. Prescribers must monitor liver tests (including ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin with fractionation, and other tests as clinically indicated) to determine if the patient is appropriate to receive AQVESME treatment. Patients must enroll in the REMS and comply with the monitoring requirements. Pharmacies must be certified by enrolling in the REMS and must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive AQVESME. Further information is available at www.aqvesmerems.com or 1-800-625-9951.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AQVESME is indicated for the treatment of anemia in adults with alpha- or beta-thalassemia. AQVESME is a pyruvate kinase activator indicated for the treatment of anemia in adults with alpha- or beta-thalassemia. ( 1.1 )
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The tablet should be swallowed whole. Do not split, crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dose is 100 mg orally twice daily with or without food. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Information AQVESME is taken with or without food. Swallow tablets whole. Do not split, crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets. If a dose of AQVESME is missed by 4 hours or less, administer the dose as soon as …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Hepatocellular Injury AQVESME can cause hepatocellular injury. Avoid use of AQVESME in patients with cirrhosis. In patients with thalassemia treated with AQVESME, liver injury with and without jaundice has been observed within the first 6 months of exposure. Obtain liver tests (including ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin with fractionation) prior to the initiation of AQVESME, then every 4 weeks for the first 24 weeks, and as clinically indicated thereafter. Interrupt AQVESME if clinically significant …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Mitapivat is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Mitapivat drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Mitapivat label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2730660 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Mitapivat (FDA National Drug Code)
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