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odevixibat · Capsule

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Overview

Brand name
Bylvay
Generic name
odevixibat
Dosage form
Capsule
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
2
Packages
2
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Odevixibat 1200 ug/1 2563983 View
Odevixibat 400 ug/1 2563983 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Capsule
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
4

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Ileal Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitor [EPC] EPC 4 members — no class page
Ileal Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 4 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
215498
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
July 20, 2021
Sponsor
IPSEN
Products on application
4
Submissions recorded
6
Products approved under application 215498.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
215498-001 BYLVAY CAPSULE, PELLETS ODEVIXIBAT Prescription — RLD
215498-002 BYLVAY CAPSULE ODEVIXIBAT Prescription — RLD
215498-003 BYLVAY CAPSULE, PELLETS ODEVIXIBAT Prescription — RLD RS
215498-004 BYLVAY CAPSULE ODEVIXIBAT Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
12545705 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3186 March 6, 2026
12545705 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3648 March 6, 2026
10487111 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3187 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
11732006 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3648 September 21, 2023
11732006 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3186 September 21, 2023
12187812 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3186 February 11, 2025
12187812 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3648 February 11, 2025
10981952 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3649 August 18, 2021
10487111 November 8, 2031 001 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
12545705 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3186 March 6, 2026
12545705 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3648 March 6, 2026
10981952 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3187 August 18, 2021
10487111 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
11732006 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3648 September 21, 2023
11732006 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3186 September 21, 2023
12187812 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3186 February 11, 2025
12187812 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3648 February 11, 2025
10981952 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3649 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10487111 November 8, 2031 002 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
12545705 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3186 March 6, 2026
12545705 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3648 March 6, 2026
10981952 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3187 August 18, 2021
10487111 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
11732006 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3648 September 21, 2023
11732006 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3186 September 21, 2023
12187812 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3186 February 11, 2025
12187812 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3648 February 11, 2025
10981952 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3649 August 18, 2021
10487111 November 8, 2031 003 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
12545705 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3186 March 6, 2026
12545705 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3648 March 6, 2026
10487111 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3187 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
10093697 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10011633 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
11732006 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3648 September 21, 2023
11732006 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3186 September 21, 2023
12187812 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3186 February 11, 2025
12187812 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3648 February 11, 2025
10981952 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
10981952 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3649 August 18, 2021
10487111 November 8, 2031 004 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 001 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 001 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 002 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 002 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 003 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 003 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 004 No U-3186 August 18, 2021
9694018 March 18, 2034 004 No U-3648 August 18, 2021
12508234 June 20, 2039 001 No U-3186 January 27, 2026
12508234 June 20, 2039 001 No U-3648 January 27, 2026
11365182 June 20, 2039 001 No U-3648 July 12, 2022
11365182 June 20, 2039 001 No U-3186 July 12, 2022
11801226 June 20, 2039 001 No November 29, 2023
12091394 June 20, 2039 001 Yes October 17, 2024
11802115 June 20, 2039 001 No November 29, 2023
10975046 June 20, 2039 001 Yes August 18, 2021
12508234 June 20, 2039 002 No U-3648 January 27, 2026
12508234 June 20, 2039 002 No U-3186 January 27, 2026
11365182 June 20, 2039 002 No U-3648 July 12, 2022
11365182 June 20, 2039 002 No U-3186 July 12, 2022
11802115 June 20, 2039 002 No November 29, 2023
10975046 June 20, 2039 002 Yes August 18, 2021
12091394 June 20, 2039 002 Yes October 17, 2024
11801226 June 20, 2039 002 No November 29, 2023
12508234 June 20, 2039 003 No U-3648 January 27, 2026
12508234 June 20, 2039 003 No U-3186 January 27, 2026
11365182 June 20, 2039 003 No U-3648 July 12, 2022
11365182 June 20, 2039 003 No U-3186 July 12, 2022
11801226 June 20, 2039 003 No November 29, 2023
12091394 June 20, 2039 003 Yes October 17, 2024
10975046 June 20, 2039 003 Yes August 18, 2021
11802115 June 20, 2039 003 No November 29, 2023
12508234 June 20, 2039 004 No U-3648 January 27, 2026
12508234 June 20, 2039 004 No U-3186 January 27, 2026
11365182 June 20, 2039 004 No U-3648 July 12, 2022
11365182 June 20, 2039 004 No U-3186 July 12, 2022
11801226 June 20, 2039 004 No November 29, 2023
12091394 June 20, 2039 004 Yes October 17, 2024
11802115 June 20, 2039 004 No November 29, 2023
10975046 June 20, 2039 004 Yes August 18, 2021
12447156 November 12, 2041 001 No U-3186 November 19, 2025
11583539 November 12, 2041 001 No U-3186 March 20, 2023
12447156 November 12, 2041 002 No U-3186 November 19, 2025
11583539 November 12, 2041 002 No U-3186 March 20, 2023
12447156 November 12, 2041 003 No U-3186 November 19, 2025
11583539 November 12, 2041 003 No U-3186 March 20, 2023
12447156 November 12, 2041 004 No U-3186 November 19, 2025
11583539 November 12, 2041 004 No U-3186 March 20, 2023
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
I-918 June 13, 2026 001
I-918 June 13, 2026 002
I-918 June 13, 2026 003
I-918 June 13, 2026 004
NCE July 20, 2026 001
NCE July 20, 2026 002
NCE July 20, 2026 003
NCE July 20, 2026 004
ODE-363 July 20, 2028 001
ODE-363 July 20, 2028 002
ODE-363 July 20, 2028 003
ODE-363 July 20, 2028 004
ODE-436 June 13, 2030 001
ODE-436 June 13, 2030 002
ODE-436 June 13, 2030 003
ODE-436 June 13, 2030 004

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 215498.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved December 19, 2025 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved March 20, 2025 Standard
Supplement 3 Efficacy Approved June 13, 2023 Priority
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved May 8, 2023 Standard
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved October 21, 2022 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved July 20, 2021 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · December 23, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · December 23, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · March 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · March 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · June 15, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · June 14, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · May 9, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · May 9, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · October 26, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · October 24, 2022
  • 0 · Original application · August 18, 2021
  • 0 · Original application · July 21, 2021
  • 0 · Original application · July 21, 2021

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251229). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251229

Recent Major Changes

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Contraindications ( 4 ) 03/2025 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) 03/2025 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) 12/2025

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BYLVAY is an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor indicated for: Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) the treatment of pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). ( 1.1 ) Limitation of Use : BYLVAY is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of the bile salt export pump protein. ( 12.5 , 14.1 ) Alagille Syndrome (ALGS) the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) BYLVAY is indicated for the treatment of pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with PFIC. Limitations of Use BYLVAY is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of the bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. 1.2 Alagille Syndrome (ALGS) BYLVAY is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with ALGS.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage PFIC: Patients 3 months and older: 40 mcg/kg taken orally once daily. ( 2.1 ) If there is no improvement in pruritus after 3 months, the dosage may be increased in 40 mcg/kg increments up to 120 mcg/kg once daily, not to exceed a daily dosage of 6 mg/day. ( 2.1 ) ALGS: Patients 12 months and older: 120 mcg/kg taken orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) Preparation and Administration Instructions Administer BYLVAY in the morning with a meal. ( 2.4 ) Do not crush or chew capsules. ( 2.4 ) See full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) in Patients Aged 3 Months and Older The recommended dosage of BYLVAY is 40 mcg/kg taken orally once daily in the morning with a meal. Table 1 below shows the recommended once daily dosage by body weight. If there is no improvement in pruritus after 3 months, the dosage may be increased in 40 mcg/kg increments up to 120 mcg/kg once daily not to exceed a daily dosage of 6 mg/day. BYLVAY oral pellets are intended for use by patients weighing less than 19.5 kilograms. BYLVAY capsules are intended for use by patients weighing 19.5 kilograms or above. Table 1. Recommended Dosage for PFIC in Patients aged 3 months and older (40 mcg/kg/day) Body Weight (kg) Once Daily Dosage (mcg) 7.4 and below 200 7.5 to 12.4 400 12.5 to 17.4 600 17.5 to 25.4 800 25.5 to 35.4 1,200 35.5 to 45.4 1,600 45.5 to 55.4 2,000 55.5 and above 2,400 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Alagille Syndrome (ALGS) in Patients Aged 12 Months and Older The recommended dosage of BYLVAY is 120 mcg/kg taken orally once daily in the morning with a meal. Table 2 below shows the recommended once daily dosage by body weight. BYLVAY oral pellets are intended for use by patients weighing less than 19.5 kilograms. BYLVAY capsules are intended for use by patients weighing 19.5 kilograms or above. Table 2. Recommended Dosage for ALGS in Patients aged 12 months and older (120 mcg/kg/day) Body Weight (kg) Once Daily Dosage (mcg) 7.4 and below 600 7.5 to 12.4 1,200 12.5 to 17.4 1,800 17.5 to 25.4 2,400 25.5 to 35.4 3,600 35.5 to 45.4 4,800 45.5 to 55.4 6,000 55.5 and above 7,200 2.3 Dosage Modification for Management of Adverse Reactions Tolerability for Alagille Syndrome (ALGS) Dose reduction to 40 mcg/kg/day (Table 1) may be considered if tolerability issues occur in the absence of other causes. Once tolerability issues stabilize, increase to 120 mcg/kg/day. Liver Test Abnormalities Establish the baseline pattern of variability of liver tests prior to starting BYLVAY, so that potential signs of liver injury can be identified. Monitor liver tests (e.g., ALT [alanine aminotransferase], AST [aspartate aminotransferase], TB [total bilirubin], DB [direct bilirubin] and International Normalized Ratio [INR]) during treatment with BYLVAY. Interrupt BYLVAY if new onset liver test abnormalities occur or symptoms consistent with clinical hepatitis are observed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Once the liver test abnormalities either return to baseline values or stabilize at a new baseline value, consider restarting BYLVAY at the recommended dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.2) ] . Consider discontinuing BYLVAY permanently if liver test abnormalities recur. Discontinue BYLVAY permanently if a patient experiences a hepatic decompensation event (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy). 2.4 Preparation and Administration Instructions For patients taking bile acid binding resins, take BYLVAY at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after taking a bile acid binding resin [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. Do not crush or chew capsules. Oral Pellets: Mix the contents of the shell containing Oral Pellets into soft food or a liquid (as described below). Discard the emptied shells. Do not let your child swallow the unopened shells containing the Oral Pellets. Administration Instructions for pati …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Oral Pellets: 200 mcg: capsule with ivory opaque cap and white opaque body; imprinted "A200" (black ink). 600 mcg: capsule with ivory opaque cap and body; imprinted "A600" (black ink). Capsules: 400 mcg: capsule with medium orange opaque cap and white opaque body; imprinted "A400" (black ink). 1200 mcg: capsule with medium orange opaque cap and body; imprinted "A1200" (black ink). Oral Pellets: 200 mcg, 600 mcg ( 3 ) Capsules: 400 mcg, 1200 mcg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS IBAT inhibitors, including BYLVAY, are contraindicated in patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy). ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hepatoxicity : Obtain baseline liver tests and monitor patients frequently for the first 6 to 8 months after starting therapy, and as clinically indicated thereafter during treatment. If liver test abnormalities or signs of clinical hepatitis occur, consider dose reduction or treatment interruption. For persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities relative to baseline, discontinue BYLVAY. Monitor patients with compensated cirrhosis or portal hypertension more frequently. Permanently discontinue BYLVAY if hepatic decompensation occurs. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Diarrhea : Treat dehydration. Treatment interruption or discontinuation may be required for persistent diarrhea. ( 5.2 ) Fat-Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency : Obtain baseline levels and monitor during treatment. Supplement with FSV if deficiency is observed. If FSV deficiency persists or worsens despite FSV supplementation, consider discontinuing BYLVAY treatment. Fracture: Consider interrupting BYLVAY treatment. Supplement with FSV if indicated. Bleeding: Interrupt treatment with BYLVAY. Optimize treatment of FSV deficiency and consider restarting BYLVAY once the patient is clinically stable. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Hepatoxicity BYLVAY treatment is associated with a potential for drug-induced liver injury (DILI). In the PFIC and ALGS trials, treatment-emergent elevations of liver tests or worsening of liver tests occurred. Of the six patients who experienced DILI, two underwent liver transplant. Obtain baseline liver tests because some ALGS and PFIC patients have abnormal liver tests at baseline. Monitor patients frequently for the first 6 to 8 months after starting therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter during treatment with BYLVAY. Monitor for elevation in liver tests, for the development of liver-related adverse reactions, and for physical signs of hepatic decompensation. If liver test abnormalities or signs of clinical hepatitis occur in the absence of other causes, consider dose reduction or treatment interruption. Permanently discontinue BYLVAY if a patient experiences the following: persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities, or upon rechallenge, signs and symptoms consistent with clinical hepatitis, or a hepatic decompensation event. The safety and effectiveness of BYLVAY have not been established in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Monitor patients with compensated cirrhosis or portal hypertension more frequently and discontinue BYLVAY if hepatic decompensation occurs. IBAT inhibitors, including BYLVAY, are contraindicated in patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events [see Contraindications (4) ] . 5.2 Diarrhea In Trial 1, diarrhea in PFIC patients was reported in 2 (10%) placebo-treated patients, 9 (39%) BYLVAY-treated 40 mcg/kg/day patients and 4 (21%) BYLVAY-treated 120 mcg/kg/day patients. Treatment interruption due to diarrhea occurred in 2 patients with 3 events during treatment with BYLVAY 120 mcg/kg/day. Treatment interruption due to diarrhea ranged between 3 to 7 days [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . One patient treated with BYLVAY 120 mcg/kg/day withdrew from Trial 1 due to persistent diarrhea. In Trial 3, diarrhea in ALGS patients was reported in 1 placebo-treated patient (6%) and in 10 (29%) BYLVAY-treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . No patients interrupted or permanently discontinued BYLVAY due to diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, monitor for dehydration and treat promptly. Interrupt BYLVAY dosing if a patient experiences persistent diarrhea. Restart BYLVAY at 40 mcg/kg/day when diarrhea resolves, and increase the dose as tolerated if appropriate. If diarrhea persists and no alternate etiology is identified, stop BYLVAY treatment. 5.3 Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiency BYLVAY may adversely affect absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (FSV). FSV include vitamin A, D, E, and K (measured using INR levels). PFIC and ALGS patients can have FSV deficiency at baseline and are frequently supplemented with FSV …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Hepatotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] PFIC: Most common adverse reactions (>2%) are liver test abnormalities, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and fat-soluble vitamin deficiency. ( 6.1 ) ALGS: Most common adverse reactions (>5%) are diarrhea, abdominal pain, hematoma, and decreased weight. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-855-463-5127, 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 rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. PFIC Clinical Studies Trial 1 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 24-week study of two dose levels of BYLVAY (40 mcg/kg and 120 mcg/kg) administered once daily [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Sixty-two patients were randomized (1:1:1) to receive one of the following: BYLVAY 40 mcg/kg/day (n=23), BYLVAY 120 mcg/kg/day (n=19), or Placebo (n=20). Table 3 summarizes the frequency of adverse reactions reported in ≥2% and at a rate greater than placebo in patients treated with BYLVAY in Trial 1. The most common adverse reactions observed in Trial 1 included diarrhea, liver test abnormalities, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fat-soluble vitamin deficiency. Table 3. Common Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions that occurred in ≥2% of BYLVAY-treated patients from a Clinical Study of BYLVAY in Patients with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (Trial 1) Adverse Reaction Placebo N=20 n (%) BYLVAY 40 mcg/kg/day N=23 n (%) BYLVAY 120 mcg/kg/day N=19 n (%) Diarrhea 2 (10%) 9 (39%) 4 (21%) Transaminases increased (ALT, AST) 1 (5%) 3 (13%) 4 (21%) Vomiting 0 4 (17%) 3 (16%) Abdominal pain 0 3 (13%) 3 (16%) Blood bilirubin increased 2 (10%) 3 (13%) 2 (11%) Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency (A, D, E) 1 (5%) 0 3 (16%) Splenomegaly 0 0 2 (11%) Cholelithiasis 0 0 1 (5%) Dehydration 0 0 1 (5%) Fracture 0 1 (4%) 0 Trial 2 is an open-label, single-arm study in 116 patients with PFIC types 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; four patients with benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC) were also enrolled. BYLVAY 40 or 120 mcg/kg/day was administered once daily for 72 weeks, with the option to continue treatment beyond 72 weeks. Adverse reactions were similar to those observed in Trial 1. However, fractures were reported in a total of 6 patients (5%) in Trial 2. Adverse reactions observed in Trial 2 in addition to those described in Table 3 included increased INR (16%), epistaxis (9%), constipation (8%), coagulopathy (3%), headache (3%), nausea (3%), rash (3%), iron deficiency anemia (3%), gastroesophageal reflux disease (2%), prolonged prothrombin time (2%); and variceal hemorrhage, stoma hemorrhage, hematochezia, and rectal hemorrhage (<1% each). Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation were increased bilirubin levels, diarrhea, progression of disease, increased INR, irritability, and decreased weight. There was a total of 19 (16%) patients who underwent surgical intervention in Trial 2, with one patient who had surgical biliary diversion (SBD) followed by liver transplant, 15 patients who underwent liver transplant alone, and three patients who underwent SBD alone. Overall, 11 of the 19 patients had these surgical interventions prior to Week 72. ALGS Clinical Studies Trial 3 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 24-week study of a single dose level of BYLVAY (120 mcg/kg) administered once daily [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Fifty-two patients were randomized (2:1) to receive one of the following: BYLVAY 120 mcg/kg/day (n=35), or Placebo (n=1 …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Bile Acid Binding Resins Administer bile acid binding resins (e.g., cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol) at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after administration of BYLVAY [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Bile acid binding resins may bind odevixibat in the gut, which may reduce BYLVAY efficacy.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause cardiac malformations ( 8.1 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Limited human data on the use of BYLVAY in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse developmental outcomes. Based on findings from animal reproduction studies, BYLVAY may cause cardiac malformations when a fetus is exposed during pregnancy. In pregnant rabbits treated orally with odevixibat during organogenesis, an increased incidence of malformations in fetal heart, great blood vessels, and other vascular sites occurred at all doses; maternal systemic exposure at the lowest dose was 2.1 times the maximum recommended dose (see Data ) . Odevixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. FSV are essential for normal fetal growth and development. Monitor pregnant patients for FSV deficiency and supplement as needed. Increased supplementation of FSVs may be needed during pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Considerations ] . Consider the woman's need for BYLVAY, the potential drug-related risks to the fetus, and the potential adverse outcomes from untreated maternal PFIC and ALGS. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. There is a pregnancy safety study that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to BYLVAY during pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to BYLVAY, or their healthcare providers, should report BYLVAY exposure by calling 1-855-463-5127. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Odevixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (FSV). Monitor pregnant patients for FSV deficiency and supplement as needed. Increased supplementation of FSVs may be needed during pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study, pregnant rabbits received oral doses of 10, 30, or 100 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. Fetuses from all maternal groups treated with odevixibat showed an increase in cardiovascular malformations, which included 5-chambered heart, small ventricle, large atrium, ventricular septum defect, misshapen aortic valve, dilated aortic arch, right sided and retroesophageal aortic arch, fusion of aortic arch and pulmonary trunk, ductus arteriosus atresia, and absence of subclavian artery. These malformations occurred at 2.1 times the maximum recommended dose and higher, based on AUC (area under the plasma concentration-time curve). Odevixibat was shown to cross the placenta in pregnant rats. No adverse effects on embryo-fetal development were observed following oral administration of 100, 300, or 1,000 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats during organogenesis. An increase in skeletal variations (delayed/incomplete ossification and thick ribs) was observed at 1,000 mg/kg/day. Maternal systemic exposure to odevixibat at the maximum dose tested was 272 times the maximum recommended dose, based on AUC. No adverse effects on postnatal development were observed in a pre- and postnatal development study, in which female rats were treated orally with up to 1,000 mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation. The maternal AUC for odevixibat at 1,000 mg/kg/day was 434 times the maximum recommended dose, based on AUC. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Odevixibat has low absorption following oral administration, and exposure of the infant to BYLVAY through breast milk is not expected at the recommended doses [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. There are no data on the presence of odevixibat in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. BYLVAY may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins [see Warning and Precautions (5.3) ] . Monitor FSV le …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Odevixibat is a reversible inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT). It decreases the reabsorption of bile acids (primarily the salt forms) from the terminal ileum . Pruritus is a common symptom in patients with PFIC and ALGS; the pathophysiology of pruritus in patients with PFIC is not completely understood. Although the complete mechanism by which odevixibat improves pruritus in both PFIC and ALGS patients is unknown, it may involve inhibition of the IBAT, which results in decreased reuptake of bile salts, as observed by a decrease in serum bile acids [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] .

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient in BYLVAY (odevixibat) capsules and BYLVAY (odevixibat) oral pellets, an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor, is (2S)-2-{[(2R)-2-(2-{[3,3-dibutyl-7-(methylsulfanyl)-1,1-dioxo-5-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-1λ 6 ,2,5-benzothiadiazepin-8yl]oxy}acetamido)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetly]amino}butanoic acid, which is formulated as the sesquihydrate having the following chemical structure: The molecular formula is C 37 H 48 N 4 O 8 S 2 × 1.5 H 2 O, with a molecular weight of 768.0 g/mol (anhydrous 740.9 g/mol). Odevixibat sesquihydrate is a white to off-white solid. Its solubility in aqueous solutions is pH-dependent and increases with increased pH. BYLVAY is available for oral administration as oral pellets containing odevixibat sesquihydrate equivalent to 200 mcg or 600 mcg of odevixibat, and as capsules containing odevixibat sesquihydrate equivalent to 400 mcg or 1200 mcg of odevixibat, and the following excipients: hypromellose and microcrystalline cellulose. The capsule shells for the oral pellets contain hypromellose, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide. The capsule shells for the capsules contain hypromellose, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide. The imprinting ink contains ferrosoferric oxide/black iron oxide and shellac glaze. Chemical Structure

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Oral Pellets 200 mcg Oral Pellets: supplied as Size 0 capsule with ivory opaque cap and white opaque body; imprinted "A200" (black ink). Supplied in bottles of 30 with child-resistant closure (NDC 15054-3301-1). 600 mcg Oral Pellets: supplied as Size 0 capsule with ivory opaque cap and body; imprinted "A600" (black ink). Supplied in bottles of 30 with child-resistant closure (NDC 15054-3303-1). Capsules 400 mcg Capsule: supplied as Size 3 capsule with medium orange opaque cap and white opaque body; imprinted "A400" (black ink). Supplied in bottles of 30 with child-resistant closure (NDC 15054-3302-1). 1,200 mcg Capsule: supplied as Size 3 capsule with medium orange opaque cap and body; imprinted "A1200" (black ink). Supplied in bottles of 30 with child-resistant closure (NDC 15054-3304-1). Storage and Handling: Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Adverse event reports

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350
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: ODEVIXIBAT. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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15054-3302-1 15054-3302 Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (15054-3302-1) / 30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE January 10, 2024
15054-3304-1 15054-3304 Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (15054-3304-1) / 30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE January 10, 2024
15054-3302 15054-3302 Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 10, 2024
15054-3304 15054-3304 Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. — January 10, 2024

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