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Jesduvroq

daprodustat · Tablet, Film Coated

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Overview

Brand name
Jesduvroq
Generic name
daprodustat
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
5
NDC product codes
5
Packages
5
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Daprodustat 1 mg/1 2628215 —
Daprodustat 2 mg/1 2628215 —
Daprodustat 4 mg/1 2628215 —
Daprodustat 6 mg/1 2628215 —
Daprodustat 8 mg/1 2628215 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
10

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
Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 2 members — no class page
Hypoxia-inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC 2 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
216951
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
February 1, 2023
Sponsor
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Products on application
5
Submissions recorded
1
Products approved under application 216951.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
216951-001 JESDUVROQ TABLET DAPRODUSTAT Discontinued — RLD
216951-002 JESDUVROQ TABLET DAPRODUSTAT Discontinued — RLD
216951-003 JESDUVROQ TABLET DAPRODUSTAT Discontinued — RLD
216951-004 JESDUVROQ TABLET DAPRODUSTAT Discontinued — RLD
216951-005 JESDUVROQ TABLET DAPRODUSTAT Discontinued — RLD

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
No

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
8815884 June 22, 2027 001 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
8557834 June 22, 2027 001 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
11643397 June 22, 2027 001 Yes U-3535 June 7, 2023
8815884 June 22, 2027 002 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
8557834 June 22, 2027 002 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
11643397 June 22, 2027 002 Yes U-3535 June 7, 2023
8815884 June 22, 2027 003 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
8557834 June 22, 2027 003 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
11643397 June 22, 2027 003 Yes U-3535 June 7, 2023
8815884 June 22, 2027 004 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
8557834 June 22, 2027 004 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
11643397 June 22, 2027 004 Yes U-3535 June 7, 2023
8815884 June 22, 2027 005 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
8557834 June 22, 2027 005 No U-1238 February 21, 2023
11643397 June 22, 2027 005 Yes U-3535 June 7, 2023
8324208 December 11, 2028 001 Yes February 21, 2023
8324208 December 11, 2028 002 Yes February 21, 2023
8324208 December 11, 2028 003 Yes February 21, 2023
8324208 December 11, 2028 004 Yes February 21, 2023
8324208 December 11, 2028 005 Yes February 21, 2023
11117871 March 13, 2038 001 Yes U-3535 February 21, 2023
11649217 March 13, 2038 001 No U-3535 June 7, 2023
11117871 March 13, 2038 002 Yes U-3535 February 21, 2023
11649217 March 13, 2038 002 No U-3535 June 7, 2023
11117871 March 13, 2038 003 Yes U-3535 February 21, 2023
11649217 March 13, 2038 003 No U-3535 June 7, 2023
11117871 March 13, 2038 004 Yes U-3535 February 21, 2023
11649217 March 13, 2038 004 No U-3535 June 7, 2023
11117871 March 13, 2038 005 Yes U-3535 February 21, 2023
11649217 March 13, 2038 005 No U-3535 June 7, 2023
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
NCE February 1, 2028 001
NCE February 1, 2028 002
NCE February 1, 2028 003
NCE February 1, 2028 004
NCE February 1, 2028 005

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 216951.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved February 1, 2023 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Original application · March 6, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · February 2, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · February 2, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · February 2, 2023

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20230830). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20230830

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: INCREASED RISK OF DEATH, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, STROKE, VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM, and THROMBOSIS OF VASCULAR ACCESS JESDUVROQ increases the risk of thrombotic vascular events, including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Targeting a hemoglobin level greater than 11 g/dL is expected to further increase the risk of death and arterial venous thrombotic events, as occurs with erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs), which also increase erythropoietin levels [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . No trial has identified a hemoglobin target level, dose of JESDUVROQ, or dosing strategy that does not increase these risks [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Use the lowest dose of JESDUVROQ sufficient to reduce the need for red blood cell transfusions [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . WARNING: INCREASED RISK OF DEATH, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, STROKE, VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM, and THROMBOSIS OF VASCULAR ACCESS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • JESDUVROQ increases the risk of thrombotic vascular events, including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). ( 5.1 ) • Targeting a hemoglobin level greater than 11 g/dL is expected to further increase the risk of death and arterial venous thrombotic events, as occurs with erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs), which also increase erythropoietin levels. ( 5.1 ) • No trial has identified a hemoglobin target level, dose of JESDUVROQ, or dosing strategy that does not increase these risks. ( 2.4 ) • Use the lowest dose of JESDUVROQ sufficient to reduce the need for red blood cell transfusions. ( 2.4 )

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE JESDUVROQ is indicated for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least four months. Limitations of Use JESDUVROQ has not been shown to improve quality of life, fatigue, or patient well-being. JESDUVROQ is not indicated for use: • As a substitute for red blood cell transfusions in patients who require immediate correction of anemia. • For treatment of anemia of chronic kidney disease in patients who are not on dialysis. JESDUVROQ is a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF PH) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least four months. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Not shown to improve quality of life, fatigue, or patient well-being. Not indicated for use: • As a substitute for transfusion in patients requiring immediate correction of anemia. • In patients not on dialysis.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer orally once daily, with or without food. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for starting dosage based on hemoglobin level, liver function and concomitant medications, and for dose titration and monitoring recommendations. ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 , 2.6 ) 2.1 Pre-Treatment and On-Treatment Evaluations of Anemia, Iron Stores, and Liver Tests Evaluation of Anemia and Iron Stores Correct and exclude other causes of anemia (e.g., vitamin deficiency, metabolic or chronic inflammatory conditions, bleeding) before initiating JESDUVROQ. Evaluate the iron status in all patients before and during treatment with JESDUVROQ. Administer supplemental iron therapy when serum ferritin is less than 100 ng/ml or when serum transferrin saturation is less than 20%. The majority of patients with CKD will require supplemental iron during the course of therapy. Liver Testing Assess serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase, and total bilirubin prior to initiation of JESDUVROQ. Repeat the liver tests if the patient develops signs or symptoms that could be consistent with liver disease during treatment with JESDUVROQ. 2.2 Important Dosing Information Individualize dosing and use the lowest dose of JESDUVROQ sufficient to reduce the need for red blood cell transfusions. Do not target a hemoglobin higher than 11 g/dL. JESDUVROQ can be taken with or without food, and without regard to concomitant administration of iron or phosphate binders [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . JESDUVROQ should be swallowed whole. Tablets should not be cut, crushed, or chewed. JESDUVROQ can be administered without regard to the timing or type of dialysis [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . If a dose of JESDUVROQ is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, unless it is the same day as the next dose. In this case, the missed dose should be skipped, and the next dose taken at the usual time. Double-doses should not be taken to make-up for a missed dose. 2.3 Recommended Starting Dose of JESDUVROQ Adults with Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving Dialysis for at Least 4 Months Adults Not Being Treated with an ESA: For adults not being treated with an ESA, the starting dose of JESDUVROQ is based on the hemoglobin level (see Table 1 ). Dose modifications are needed for patients receiving concomitant treatment with a moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor or moderate hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 , 2.6 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Table 1: Starting Dose of JESDUVROQ for Adults on Dialysis not Receiving an Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Pre-Treatment Hemoglobin Level (g/dL) Starting Dose of JESDUVROQ (Once Daily Dosing) a 10 1 mg a See dosing modifications in Section 2.5 if the patient has moderate hepatic impairment and Section 2.6 if the patient is on a moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor. Adults Being Switched from an ESA: For adults being switched from an ESA to JESDUVROQ, the starting dose of JESDUVROQ is based on the dose regimen of the ESA at the time of substitution (see Table 2 ). Dose modifications are needed for patients receiving concomitant treatment with a moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor or moderate hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 , 2.6 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Table 2: Starting Dose of JESDUVROQ for Adults on Dialysis Switching from an Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Current Dose of ESA Dose of JESDUVROQ a Epoetin Alfa b Intravenous (units/week) Darbepoetin Alfa Subcutaneous /Intravenous (mcg/4 weeks) Methoxy PEG-Epoetin Beta Subcutaneous /Intravenous (mcg/month) Once Daily Dosing Less than or equal to 2,000 20 to 30 30 to 40 4 mg Greater than 2,000 to less than 10,000 Greater than 30 to 150 Greater than 40 to 180 6 mg Greater than or equal to 10,000 to less than 20,000 Greater than …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: • 1 mg, gray, biconvex, round film-coated tablets debossed with “GS KF” on one face. • 2 mg, yellow, biconvex, round film-coated tablets debossed with “GS V7” on one face. • 4 mg, white, biconvex, round film-coated tablets debossed with “GS 13” on one face. • 6 mg, pink, biconvex, round film-coated tablets debossed with “GS IM” on one face. • 8 mg, orange, biconvex, round film-coated tablets debossed with “GS 5E” on one face. Tablets: 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, and 8 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS JESDUVROQ is contraindicated in patients: • Receiving a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor such as gemfibrozil [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . • With uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . • Strong cytochrome P450 2C8 (CYP2C8) inhibitors such as gemfibrozil. ( 4 ) • Uncontrolled hypertension. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure: Increased in patients with a history of heart failure. ( 5.2 ) • Hypertension: Worsening hypertension, including hypertensive crisis may occur. Monitor blood pressure. Adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as needed. ( 5.3 ) • Gastrointestinal Erosion: Gastric or esophageal erosions and gastrointestinal bleeding have been reported. ( 5.4 ) • Not indicated for treatment of anemia of CKD in patients who are not dialysis-dependent ( 5.5 ) • Malignancy: May have unfavorable effects on cancer growth. Not recommended if active malignancy. ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Increased Risk of Death, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Venous Thromboembolism, and Thrombosis of Vascular Access JESDUVROQ increases the risk of arterial and venous thrombotic events, that may be fatal, including myocardial infarction, stroke, venous thromboembolism and vascular access thrombosis [see Boxed Warning, Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Patients with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease are at increased risk of these events. Avoid use in patients with a history of myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular event, or acute coronary syndrome within the 3 months prior to starting JESDUVROQ. A rate of hemoglobin rise of greater than 1 g/dL over 2 weeks may contribute to these risks. Targeting a hemoglobin level of greater than 11 g/dL is expected to further increase the risk of death and arterial and venous thrombotic events, as occurs with ESAs, which also increase erythropoietin levels. No trial has identified a hemoglobin target level, dose of JESDUVROQ, or dosing strategy that does not increase these risks. Use the lowest dose of JESDUVROQ sufficient to reduce the need for red blood transfusions. Adherence to dosing and hemoglobin monitoring recommendations is important to avoid excessive erythropoiesis [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention if they develop signs or symptoms of myocardial infarction, stroke, venous thromboembolism, or thrombosis of vascular access. Evaluate and manage promptly if these occur. 5.2 Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure In the ASCEND-D trial, hospitalization for heart failure was observed in 7.5% (3.3 per 100 Person Years [PY]) of patients on dialysis receiving JESDUVROQ and 6.8% (3.0 per 100 PY) of patients receiving recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO). Patients with a pre-existing history of heart failure were at increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure with JESDUVROQ (14.5%; 6.8 per 100 PY) compared to rhEPO (11.3%; 5.1 per 100 PY). Consider the patient’s history of heart failure when deciding whether to prescribe JESDUVROQ. Advise patients of the symptoms and signs of heart failure and to immediately report any worsening to their healthcare provider. 5.3 Hypertension JESDUVROQ is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. In the ASCEND-D trial, worsening of hypertension occurred in 24% (12 per 100 PY) of patients receiving JESDUVROQ and 24% (12 per 100 PY) of patients receiving rhEPO [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Serious worsening of hypertension occurred in 3.1% of patients receiving JESDUVROQ and 3.1% of patients receiving rhEPO. Cases of hypertensive crisis including hypertensive encephalopathy and seizures have also been reported in patients receiving JESDUVROQ. Periodically monitor blood pressure and adjust or initiate anti-hypertensive therapy as needed. 5.4 Gastrointestinal Erosion In the ASCEND-D trial, gastric or esophageal erosions occurred in 5.7% (2.5 per 100 PY) of patients receiving JESDUVROQ and 6.6% (2.9 per 100 PY) of rhEPO-treated patients. Serious erosions, including gastrointestinal bleeding and the need for red blood cell transfusions, were reported in 3.6% and 3.1% of those receiving JESDUVROQ and rhEPO, respectively. Consider this risk particularly in patients at increased risk for gastrointestinal erosions, such as those with a history of gastrointestinal ero …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Increased Risk of Death, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Venous Thromboembolism, and Thrombosis of Vascular Access [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . • Gastrointestinal Erosion [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10%) are hypertension, thrombotic vascular events, and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact GlaxoSmithKline at 1-888-825-5249 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 with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of JESDUVROQ was evaluated in adults with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease with anemia in the ASCEND-D trial based on an on-study analysis (on and off treatment) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Patients were randomized to JESDUVROQ or rhEPO (epoetin alfa for patients on hemodialysis; darbepoetin alfa for patients on peritoneal dialysis). Of the 2,964 patients randomized in the trial, 1,487 were randomized to JESDUVROQ, 1,316 (88.5%) of whom were on hemodialysis and 171 (11.5%) of whom were on peritoneal dialysis. The median extent of exposure to JESDUVROQ and rhEPO was similar. In the JESDUVROQ treatment arm, 65% of the participants were exposed to at least 18 months of JESDUVROQ and 29% of participants received JESDUVROQ for at least 2.5 years. JESDUVROQ was non-inferior to rhEPO on the time to first occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults with anemia due to CKD who were on dialysis [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Permanent treatment discontinuation due to an adverse reaction was reported in 19% of patients treated with JESDUVROQ and 18% of patients treated with rhEPO. No specific adverse reaction resulted in permanent treatment discontinuation in >1% of patients treated with JESDUVROQ. The most common adverse reactions (≥10% of JESDUVROQ-treated patients) were hypertension, thrombotic vascular events, and abdominal pain. Table 4 lists the most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥5% of patients treated with JESDUVROQ). Table 4: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥5% of Patients Treated with JESDUVROQ in the ASCEND-D Trial Adverse Reaction JESDUVROQ (n = 1,482) % rhEPO (n = 1,474) % Hypertension 24 24 Abdominal pain a 11 8 Dizziness 7 6 Hypersensitivity b 7 7 rhEPO = Recombinant human erythropoietin. a Includes unspecified abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort. b Includes rash, urticaria and dermatitis. Thrombotic Vascular Events Adjudicated thrombotic vascular events (fatal and non-fatal) were observed in 9.8 per 100 PY of patients receiving JESDUVROQ and in 11.7 per 100 PY of patients receiving rhEPO (see Table 5 ). Table 5: Adjudicated Thrombotic Vascular Events (Fatal and Non-Fatal) in the ASCENDD Trial a Event JESDUVROQ (n = 1,482) rhEPO (n = 1,474) Rate per 100 PY Rate per 100 PY Vascular access thrombosis 5.0 6.3 Myocardial infarction 3.4 4.1 Stroke 1.2 1.5 Deep vein thrombosis 0.7 0.6 Pulmonary embolism 0.3 0.4 PY = Person Years; rhEPO = Recombinant human erythropoietin. a These data are not an adequate basis for comparison of rates between the study drug and the active control.

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Moderate CYP2C8 Inhibitors: Reduce starting dose. ( 7.1 ) • CYP2C8 Inducers: Monitor hemoglobin and adjust the dose of JESDUVROQ as appropriate. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 CYP2C8 Inhibitors Concomitant administration of strong CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., gemfibrozil) with JESDUVROQ is contraindicated due to a marked increase in daprodustat exposure [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Concomitant administration of moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., clopidogrel) increases daprodustat exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Reduce the starting dose of JESDUVROQ by half when initiating treatment in patients on clopidogrel or a moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor except in patients whose starting dose is already 1 mg. Monitor hemoglobin and adjust the dose of JESDUVROQ when initiating or stopping therapy with clopidogrel or a moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor during treatment with JESDUVROQ [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 )] . 7.2 CYP2C8 Inducers CYP2C8 inducers (e.g., rifampin) may decrease daprodustat exposure, which may result in loss of efficacy. Monitor hemoglobin and adjust the dose of JESDUVROQ when initiating or stopping therapy with CYP2C8 inducers during treatment with JESDUVROQ [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: May cause fetal harm. ( 8.1 ) • Lactation: Breastfeeding not recommended until one week after the final dose. ( 8.2 ) • Hepatic Impairment: Reduce the starting dose in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B). JESDUVROQ not recommended in severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C). ( 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data with JESDUVROQ use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are risks to the mother and the fetus associated with CKD ( see Clinical Considerations ) . Daprodustat administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis was associated with adverse fetal outcomes, including embryonic and fetal loss and reduced fetal weight, at doses that caused maternal toxicity and polycythemia ( see Data ). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. 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. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk: CKD in pregnancy increases the risk for maternal hypertension, preeclampsia, miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery, low birth weight infants, and polyhydramnios. Data Animal Data : Daprodustat was orally administered to pregnant rats at 0.5, 7, or 60 mg/kg/day from gestation day 6 to gestation day 17 during the period of organogenesis. No adverse effects were observed at doses less than or equal to 7 mg/kg/day (3 times the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD] based on body surface area). Daprodustat administration resulted in post-implantation loss, increased embryofetal death, and reduction in skeletal ossification in rats at a dose of 60 mg/kg/day (24 times the MRHD based on body surface area), which was associated with maternal toxicity (reduced body weight gain or weight loss). Maternal toxicity occurred at doses associated with polycythemia. Daprodustat was orally administered to pregnant rabbits at doses of 4, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day from gestation day 7 until gestation day 19 during the period of organogenesis. No adverse effects were observed at doses less than or equal to 30 mg/kg/day (24 times the MRHD based on body surface area). Daprodustat administration was associated with a low incidence of abortions and fetal skeletal malformations (irregularly shaped anterior fontanelle, manubrium, fused sternal centra, and microphthalmia) at a dose of 60 mg/kg/day (49 times the MRHD based on body surface area) in the presence of maternal toxicity (reduced body weight gain or weight loss) and polycythemia. In a pre- and postnatal development study, pregnant rats were dosed orally with daprodustat from implantation until weaning (gestation day 6 to lactation day 21) at 0.8, 7, or 40 mg/kg/day concomitantly with 3 major human metabolites of daprodustat. No adverse effects were observed at doses less than or equal to 7 mg/kg/day (3 times the MRHD based on body surface area). Maternal toxicity (in the presence of polycythemia) was noted at 40 mg/kg/day (16 times the MRHD based on body surface area), which was associated with increased pup deaths and decreased pup weights. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of daprodustat in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Daprodustat is present in the milk of lactating rats (see Data) . When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. Given the serious adverse reactions seen in adults treated with JESDUVROQ, such as thrombotic vascular events, advise patients …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Daprodustat is a reversible inhibitor of HIF-PH1, PH2 and PH3 (IC 50 in the low nM range). This activity results in the stabilization and nuclear accumulation of HIF-1α and HIF-2α transcription factors, leading to increased transcription of the HIF-responsive genes, including erythropoietin.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION JESDUVROQ contains daprodustat, an inhibitor of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF), prolyl 4-hydroxylases (PH)1, PH2 and PH3. The chemical name of daprodustat is N‐[(1,3‐dicyclohexylhexahydro-2,4,6-trioxopyrimidin-5-yl) carbonyl]glycine. The molecular formula of daprodustat is C 19 H 27 N 3 O 6 , and its molecular mass is 393.43. The structural formula is shown below. Daprodustat is a white to off-white powder that is poorly soluble in water. Each JESDUVROQ oral tablet contains 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, or 8 mg of daprodustat. Inactive ingredients include colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol and microcrystalline cellulose. The tablet film-coating inactive ingredients include hypromellose, iron oxide black (1 mg, 2 mg, and 6 mg tablets), iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow (1 mg, 2 mg, 6 mg, and 8 mg tablets), polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide. N [(1,3 dicyclohexylhexahydro-2,4,6-trioxopyrimidin-5-yl) carbonyl]glycine chemical structure

10 OVERDOSAGE Headache and gastrointestinal adverse reactions (e.g., nausea) may be seen with acute overdose with JESDUVROQ. There is no specific antidote. Hemodialysis will not substantially remove daprodustat because it is highly protein bound.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied JESDUVROQ tablets contain 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg or 8 mg of daprodustat. Tablet Strength Package Configuration and NDC Number Tablet Description and Markings 1 mg 30 count bottle (NDC 0173-0897-13) Round, gray, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “GS KF” on one side 100 count blister pack (NDC 0173-0897-56) 2 mg 30 count bottle (NDC 0173-0903-13) Round, yellow, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “GS V7” on one side 100 count blister pack (NDC 0173-0903-56) 4 mg 30 count bottle (NDC 0173-0906-13) Round, white, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “GS 13” on one side 100 count blister pack (NDC 0173-0906-56) 6 mg 30 count bottle (NDC 0173-0911-13) Round, pink, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “GS IM” on one side 100 count blister pack (NDC 0173-0911-56) 8 mg 30 count bottle (NDC 0173-0914-13) Round, orange, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “GS 5E” on one side 100 count blister pack (NDC 0173-0914-56) Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Adverse event reports

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1,878
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: DAPRODUSTAT. 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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Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0173-0897-13 0173-0897 GlaxoSmithKline LLC 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0173-0897-13) February 1, 2023
0173-0903-13 0173-0903 GlaxoSmithKline LLC 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0173-0903-13) February 1, 2023
0173-0906-13 0173-0906 GlaxoSmithKline LLC 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0173-0906-13) February 1, 2023
0173-0911-13 0173-0911 GlaxoSmithKline LLC 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0173-0911-13) February 1, 2023
0173-0914-13 0173-0914 GlaxoSmithKline LLC 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0173-0914-13) February 1, 2023
0173-0897 0173-0897 GlaxoSmithKline LLC — February 1, 2023
0173-0903 0173-0903 GlaxoSmithKline LLC — February 1, 2023
0173-0906 0173-0906 GlaxoSmithKline LLC — February 1, 2023
0173-0911 0173-0911 GlaxoSmithKline LLC — February 1, 2023
0173-0914 0173-0914 GlaxoSmithKline LLC — February 1, 2023

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