Overview
11 DESCRIPTION NULIBRY (fosdenopterin) for injection is cyclic pyranopterin monophosphate (cPMP). Fosdenopterin is present as a dihydrate of the hydrobromide salt with the chemical name (4a R ,5a R ,11a R ,12a S )-8-amino-4a,5a,6,9,11,11a,12,12a-octahydro-2,12,12-trihydroxy-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorino[4',5':5,6]pyrano[3,2- g ]pteridin-10(4 H )-one 2-oxide.
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Patients with MoCD Type A have mutations in the MOCS1 gene leading to deficient MOCS1A/B dependent synthesis of the intermediate substrate, cPMP. Substrate replacement therapy with NULIBRY provides an exogenous source of cPMP, which is converted to molybdopterin. Molybdopterin is then converted to molybdenum cofactor, which is needed for the activation of molybdenum-dependent enzymes, including sulfite oxidase (SOX), an enzyme that reduces levels of neurotoxic sulfites. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics In MoCD Type A, the lack of effective SOX leads to elevated levels of the neurotoxic sulfite, S-sulfocysteine (SSC).
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NULIBRY is indicated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) Type A. NULIBRY is cyclic pyranopterin monophosphate (cPMP) indicated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) Type A. ( 1 )
Common Doses
- 1.5 mL
- 2 mL
- 0.4 mg
- 0.55 mg
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Start NULIBRY if known or presumed MoCD Type A. Promptly discontinue if MoCD Type A is not confirmed by genetic testing. ( 2.1 ) Reconstitute before use and complete infusion within 4 hours of reconstitution. ( 2.2 , 2.4 ) Administer as an intravenous infusion once daily at a rate of 1.5 mL/minute with non-DEHP tubing with a 0.2 micron filter. Volumes below 2 mL may require syringe administration through slow intravenous push. ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information for additional important preparation instructions and administration instructions. ( 2.
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (>25%) were catheter-related complications, pyrexia, viral infection, pneumonia, otitis media, vomiting, cough/sneezing, viral upper respiratory infection, gastroenteritis, bacteremia, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sentynl Therapeutcis, Inc. at 888-507-5206 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to...
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.