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Palynziq

pegvaliase-pqpz · Injection, Solution

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Overview

Brand name
Palynziq
Generic name
pegvaliase-pqpz
Dosage form
Injection, Solution
Route
Subcutaneous
Marketing category
BLA · BLA
Labeler
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
3
NDC product codes
3
Packages
4
Data completeness
74% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Pegvaliase 10 mg/.5mL 2046365 —
Pegvaliase 2.5 mg/.5mL 2046365 —
Pegvaliase 20 mg/mL 2046365 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection, Solution
Route of administration
Subcutaneous
Presentations
7

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
Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase [CS] CS 1 member — no class page
Phenylalanine Metabolizing Enzyme [EPC] EPC 1 member — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
761079
Application type
BLA · Biologics License Application
Approval date
May 24, 2018
Sponsor
BIOMARIN PHARM
Products on application
3
Submissions recorded
8
Products approved under application 761079.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
761079-001 PALYNZIQ INJECTABLE PEGVALIASE-PQPZ Prescription —
761079-002 PALYNZIQ INJECTABLE PEGVALIASE-PQPZ Prescription —
761079-003 PALYNZIQ INJECTABLE PEGVALIASE-PQPZ Prescription —

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 761079.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 31 Efficacy Approved February 27, 2026 Priority
Supplement 34 Labeling Approved November 20, 2025 Standard
Supplement 25 REMS Approved December 9, 2023 N/A
Supplement 10 Labeling Approved November 20, 2020 Standard
Supplement 7 Efficacy Approved October 6, 2020 Standard
Supplement 6 Efficacy Approved October 6, 2020 Standard
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved October 6, 2020 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved May 24, 2018 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · March 16, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 6, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · November 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · November 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · November 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · December 11, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · November 3, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · November 25, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · November 23, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · October 7, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · October 7, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · October 7, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · October 7, 2020
  • 0 · Original application · June 28, 2018
  • 0 · Original application · May 25, 2018
  • 0 · Original application · May 24, 2018

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260302). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260302

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: ANAPHYLAXIS Anaphylaxis has been reported after administration of PALYNZIQ and may occur at any time during treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Administer the initial dose of PALYNZIQ under the supervision of a healthcare provider equipped to manage anaphylaxis, and closely observe patients for at least 60 minutes following injection. Prior to self-injection, confirm patient competency with self-administration, and patient's and observer's (if applicable) ability to recognize signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and administer epinephrine, if needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Consider having an adult observer for patients who may need assistance in recognizing and managing anaphylaxis during PALYNZIQ treatment. If an adult observer is needed, the observer should be present during and for at least 60 minutes after PALYNZIQ administration, should be able to administer epinephrine, and call for emergency medical support upon its use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Prescribe epinephrine to all patients treated with PALYNZIQ. Prior to the first dose, instruct the patient and observer (if applicable) how to recognize the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, how to properly administer epinephrine, and to seek immediate medical care upon its use. Instruct patients to carry epinephrine with them at all times during treatment with PALYNZIQ [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Consider the risks and benefits of readministering PALYNZIQ following an episode of anaphylaxis. If the decision is made to readminister PALYNZIQ, readminister the first dose under the supervision of a healthcare provider equipped to manage anaphylaxis and closely observe the patient for at least 60 minutes following the dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Because of the risk of anaphylaxis, PALYNZIQ is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the PALYNZIQ REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. WARNING: ANAPHYLAXIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Anaphylaxis has been reported after administration of PALYNZIQ and may occur at any time during treatment. ( 5.1 ) Administer the initial dose of PALYNZIQ under the supervision of a healthcare provider equipped to manage anaphylaxis, and closely observe patients for at least 60 minutes following injection. Prior to self-injection, confirm patient competency with self-administration, and patient's and observer's (if applicable) ability to recognize signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and to administer epinephrine, if needed. ( 2.5 ) Prescribe epinephrine. Prior to first dose, instruct the patient and observer (if applicable) on its appropriate use. Instruct the patient to seek immediate medical care upon its use. Instruct patients to carry epinephrine with them at all times during PALYNZIQ treatment. ( 2.5 , 5.1 ) PALYNZIQ is available only through a restricted program called the PALYNZIQ REMS. ( 5.2 )

Recent Major Changes

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Indications and Usage ( 1 ) 2/2026 Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) 2/2026 Warnings and Precautions, Anaphylaxis ( 5.1 ) 2/2026 Warnings and Precautions, Other Hypersensitivity Reactions ( 5.3 ) 2/2026 Warnings and Precautions, Injection Site Infections ( 5.4 ) 10/2025 Warnings and Precautions, Hypophenylalaninemia ( 5.5 ) 2/2026

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PALYNZIQ is indicated to reduce blood phenylalanine concentrations in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with phenylketonuria (PKU) who have uncontrolled blood phenylalanine concentrations greater than 600 micromol/L on existing management. PALYNZIQ is a phenylalanine (Phe)-metabolizing enzyme indicated to reduce blood phenylalanine concentrations in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with phenylketonuria (PKU) who have uncontrolled blood phenylalanine concentrations greater than 600 micromol/L on existing management. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Obtain baseline blood Phe concentration before initiating treatment. ( 2.1 ) Consider premedication for hypersensitivity reactions. ( 2.1 , 5.1 , 5.3 ) The recommended initial dosage for PALYNZIQ is 2.5 mg subcutaneously once weekly for 4 weeks. ( 2.2 ) See the Full Prescribing Information for titration, maintenance, discontinuation, and dose reduction. ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information for dosage and administration modifications due to anaphylaxis. ( 2.3 ) Obtain blood Phe concentrations every 4 weeks until a maintenance dosage is established. ( 2.4 ) Periodically monitor blood Phe concentrations during maintenance therapy and monitor dietary protein and phenylalanine intake throughout treatment. ( 2.4 ) Rotate injection sites. If more than one injection is needed for a single dose, the injection sites should be at least 2 inches away from each other. ( 2.5 ) 2.1 Important Recommendation Prior to PALYNZIQ Treatment Treatment with PALYNZIQ should be managed by a healthcare provider experienced in the management of PKU. Obtain baseline blood phenylalanine concentration before initiating treatment. Consider premedication with an H 1 -receptor antagonist, H 2 -receptor antagonist, and/or antipyretic based upon individual patient tolerability [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.3) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration Induction The recommended initial induction dosage for PALYNZIQ is 2.5 mg subcutaneously once weekly for 4 weeks. Administer the initial dose under the supervision of a healthcare provider [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. Titration Titrate the PALYNZIQ dosage in a step-wise manner, based on tolerability, over at least 5 weeks, to achieve a dosage of 20 mg subcutaneously once daily according to Table 1. Maintenance Therapeutic response may not be achieved until the patient is titrated to an effective maintenance dosage of PALYNZIQ. Use the lowest effective and tolerated dosage of PALYNZIQ. Assess patient tolerability, blood phenylalanine concentrations, and dietary protein and phenylalanine intake throughout treatment. Individualize the maintenance dosage to achieve blood phenylalanine control (blood phenylalanine concentrations less than or equal to 600 micromol/L), taking into account patient tolerability to PALYNZIQ and dietary protein and phenylalanine intake (see Table 1 ). Maintain the PALYNZIQ dosage at 20 mg once daily for at least 24 weeks. Consider increasing the PALYNZIQ dosage to 40 mg once daily in patients who have been on 20 mg once daily continuously for at least 24 weeks without achieving blood phenylalanine control. Consider increasing the PALYNZIQ dosage to a maximum of 60 mg once daily in patients who have been on 40 mg once daily continuously for at least 16 weeks without achieving blood phenylalanine control. Discontinuation Discontinue PALYNZIQ in patients who have not achieved an adequate response after 16 weeks of continuous treatment with the maximum dosage of 60 mg once daily [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Table 1: Recommended Dosing Regimen Treatment PALYNZIQ Dosage Duration Additional time may be required prior to each dosage escalation based on patient tolerability. Induction 2.5 mg once weekly 4 weeks Titration 2.5 mg twice weekly 1 week 10 mg once weekly 1 week 10 mg twice weekly 1 week 10 mg four times per week 1 week 10 mg once daily 1 week Maintenance Individualize treatment to the lowest effective and tolerated dosage. Consider increasing to 40 mg once daily in patients who have not achieved a response with 20 mg once daily continuous treatment for at least 24 weeks. Consider increasing to a maximum of 60 mg once daily in patients who have not achieved a response with 40 mg once daily continuous treatment for at least 16 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. 20 mg once daily 24 weeks 40 mg once daily 16 weeks Maximum Discontinue PALYNZIQ in patients who have not achieved an adequate response after 16 weeks of continuous treatment at …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS PALYNZIQ is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow solution available as follows: Injection: 2.5 mg/0.5 mL single-dose prefilled syringe Injection: 10 mg/0.5 mL single-dose prefilled syringe Injection: 20 mg/mL single-dose prefilled syringe Injection: 2.5 mg/0.5 mL, 10 mg/0.5 mL, and 20 mg/mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions, Other than Anaphylaxis : Management should be based on the severity of the reaction, recurrence, and clinical judgement. ( 5.3 ) Injection Site Infections : Serious injection site infections, including abscess, cellulitis, necrosis, and ulcer have been reported. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if signs or symptoms of an infection develop, persist, or worsen. ( 5.4 ) Hypophenylalaninemia : Some PKU patients treated with PALYNZIQ have experienced hypophenylalaninemia; monitor blood Phe levels periodically during treatment. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Anaphylaxis In PALYNZIQ Studies 1, 2, and 3 with an induction/titration/maintenance dosage regimen, 10% (29/285) of PALYNZIQ-treated patients experienced a total of 42 anaphylaxis episodes [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.6) ]. The exposure-adjusted rate of anaphylaxis was highest during the induction and titration phases (0.25 episodes/person-years; 5% of PALYNZIQ-treated patients with at least one episode) and decreased in the maintenance phase (0.05 episodes/person-years; 7% of PALYNZIQ-treated patients with at least one episode). Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis reported in PALYNZIQ-treated patients included syncope, hypotension, hypoxia, dyspnea, wheezing, chest discomfort/chest tightness, tachycardia, angioedema (swelling of face, lips, eyes, tongue), throat tightness, skin flushing, rash, urticaria, pruritus, and gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, nausea, diarrhea). Anaphylaxis occurred within 1 hour after injection in 81% of PALYNZIQ-treated patients (34/42 episodes); however, delayed episodes also occurred up to 48 hours after PALYNZIQ administration. Anaphylaxis occurred within the first year of dosing in 69% of PALYNZIQ-treated patients (29/42 episodes), but cases also occurred after one year of dosing and up to 1,604 days (4.4 years) into treatment. Management of anaphylaxis in PALYNZIQ-treated patients included: administration of epinephrine (48%; 20/42 episodes), corticosteroids (55%; 23/42 episodes), antihistamines (57%; 24/42 episodes), and/or oxygen (5%; 2/42 episodes). In these trials, 72% (21/29) of patients who experienced anaphylaxis were rechallenged with PALYNZIQ and 29% (6/21) of patients who were rechallenged had recurrence of anaphylaxis. All anaphylaxis episodes resolved without sequelae. In Study 4, conducted in patients who were 12 to less than 18 years of age [see Clinical Trials (14) ], premedication was administered to all patients. A single episode of anaphylaxis, was reported in 11% (4/36) of PALYNZIQ-treated patients with symptoms similar to those reported in the adult clinical trials. All 4 patients were managed with administration of epinephrine. Treatment with PALYNZIQ was discontinued in two patients and the other two patients were rechallenged with PALYNZIQ without recurrence of anaphylaxis. Steps to Take to Prevent, Mitigate, Monitor for, and Manage Anaphylaxis Prior to PALYNZIQ administration, consider premedication with an H 1 -receptor antagonist, H 2 -receptor antagonist, and/or antipyretic based upon individual patient tolerability. Consider having an adult observer for patients who may need assistance in recognizing and managing anaphylaxis during PALYNZIQ treatment. If an adult observer is needed, the observer should be present during and for at least 60 minutes after PALYNZIQ administration, should be able to administer epinephrine, and call for emergency medical support upon its use. Anaphylaxis requires immediate treatment with epinephrine. Prescribe epinephrine to all PALYNZIQ-treated patients while considering the risks associated with epinephrine use (refer to the epinephrine prescribing information for complete information). Instruct patients to carry epinephrine with them at all times during PALYNZIQ treatment. Prior to the first PALYNZIQ dose, instruct the patient and observer (if applicable) on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed below and in other sections of labeling: Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Other Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Injection Site Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypophenylalaninemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Most common adverse reactions (at least 20% in either treatment phase) are: injection site reactions, arthralgia, hypersensitivity reactions, headache, generalized skin reactions lasting at least 14 days, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, cough, oropharyngeal pain, pruritus, diarrhea, nasal congestion, fatigue, dizziness, and anxiety. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions in patients who are 12 to less than 18 years of age (at least 20% and greater than in control) are: injection site reactions, arthralgia, headache, pyrexia, hypersensitivity reactions, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and pain in extremity. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-866-906-6100, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial 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. Clinical Trials With Induction/Titration/Maintenance Dosage Regimen in Patients With PKU (Study 1, Study 2, and Study 3) The data described below reflect a total treatment exposure of 789 patient-years in 285 patients who received PALYNZIQ in an induction/titration/maintenance regimen in a pooled safety analysis of a phase 2 study (Study 1), and 2 phase 3 studies (Studies 2 and 3, respectively) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Twelve patients aged 16-17 years at enrollment received PALYNZIQ as part of the overall induction/titration/maintenance population and are included in this analysis. Of the 285 patients, 229 patients were exposed to PALYNZIQ for 24 weeks, 209 patients were exposed for 1 year, 181 patients were exposed for 2 years, and 160 patients were exposed for 3 years or longer. The patient population was evenly distributed between male and female patients, the mean age was 29 years (range: 16 to 56 years), and 98% of patients were White. The most common adverse reactions (at least 20% of patients in either treatment phase) were injection site reactions, arthralgia, hypersensitivity reactions, headache, generalized skin reactions lasting at least 14 days, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, cough, oropharyngeal pain, pruritus, diarrhea, nasal congestion, fatigue, dizziness, and anxiety. Of the 285 patients exposed to PALYNZIQ from the pooled safety analysis, 44 (15%) patients discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. The most common adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation were hypersensitivity reactions (6% of patients) including anaphylaxis (3% of patients), angioedema (1% of patients), arthralgia (4% of patients), generalized skin reactions lasting at least 14 days (2% of patients), and injection site reactions (1% of patients). The most common adverse reactions leading to dosage reduction were arthralgia (15% of patients), hypersensitivity reactions (9% of patients), injection site reactions (4% of patients), alopecia (3% of patients), and generalized skin reactions lasting at least 14 days (2% of patients). The most common adverse reactions leading to temporary drug interruption were hypersensitivity reactions (14% of patients), arthralgia (13% of patients), anaphylaxis (4% of patients), and injection site reactions (4% of patients). Table 2 lists adverse reactions reported in at least 15% of patients treated with PALYNZIQ in an induction/titration/maintenance dosage regimen in clinical trials and illustrates the adverse reaction rates over time by treatment phase. Table 3 lists laboratory abnorm …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Effect of PALYNZIQ on Other PEGylated Products : Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, with concomitant treatment. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of PALYNZIQ on Other PEGylated Products In a single dose study of PALYNZIQ in adult patients with PKU, two patients receiving concomitant injections of medroxyprogesterone acetate suspension (a formulation containing PEG 3350) experienced a hypersensitivity reaction. One of the two patients experienced a hypersensitivity reaction on day 15 after a single PALYNZIQ dosage of 0.67 mg within 15 minutes following medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension, and subsequently experienced anaphylaxis on day 89 within 30 minutes after the next dose of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension. The other patient experienced a hypersensitivity reaction on day 40 after a single PALYNZIQ dosage of 0.08 mg within 10 minutes following medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension. Both patients had high anti-PEG IgG antibody titers at or around the time of the hypersensitivity reactions. In PALYNZIQ clinical trials, the majority of patients developed anti-PEG IgM and IgG antibodies after treatment with PALYNZIQ [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6) ] . The clinical effects of concomitant treatment with different PEGylated products is unknown. Monitor patients treated with PALYNZIQ and concomitantly with other PEGylated products for hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from pharmacovigilance and published literature with pegvaliase-pqpz use in pregnant women have not identified a clear association with major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data ) . There are risks to the fetus associated with poorly controlled phenylalanine concentrations in women with PKU during pregnancy including increased risk for miscarriage, major birth defects (including microcephaly and major cardiac malformations), intrauterine fetal growth retardation, and future intellectual disability with low IQ; therefore, phenylalanine concentrations should be closely monitored in women with PKU during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations and Data ). Advise pregnant women of the potential risks to the fetus. A reproduction study in pregnant rabbits without PKU treated with pegvaliase-pqpz demonstrated a high incidence of fetal malformations throughout the skeletal system, and in kidneys, lungs, and eyes. Embryo-fetal toxicity (increased resorptions and reduced fetal weight) was also observed. These effects occurred at 5 times the maximum recommended daily dose and were associated with strong signs of maternal toxicity, including marked reductions in weight gain and food consumption, and death. A reproduction study in pregnant rats without PKU treated with pegvaliase-pqpz demonstrated an increase in skeletal variations with no malformations observed. The effects in rats occurred at 2.8 times the maximum recommended daily dose. In a pre-/post-natal development study in rats, pegvaliase-pqpz produced reduced survival of offspring during lactation, decreases in pup weight and litter size, and delayed sexual maturation of offspring when administered daily at 13 times the maximum recommended daily dose. Observed embryofetal and postnatal findings could be attributable to maternal toxicity. All pregnancies have a background risk of major birth defects, pregnancy loss, or other adverse pregnancy 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. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in pregnant women with PKU who maintain blood phenylalanine concentrations greater than 600 micromol/L during pregnancy is 12-73% and 24%, respectively. There is a pregnancy surveillance program for PALYNZIQ. If PALYNZIQ is administered during pregnancy, or if a patient becomes pregnant while receiving PALYNZIQ or within one month following the last dose of PALYNZIQ, healthcare providers should report PALYNZIQ exposure by calling 1-866-906-6100. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo-Fetal Risk Uncontrolled blood phenylalanine concentrations above 600 micromol/L before and during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and fetal adverse effects, including increased risk for miscarriage, major birth defects (including microcephaly and major cardiac malformations), intrauterine fetal growth retardation, and future intellectual disability with low IQ (see Data ). To reduce the risk of hyperphenylalaninemia-induced fetal adverse effects, blood phenylalanine concentrations should be maintained between 120 and 360 micromol/L during pregnancy and during the 3 months before conception [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. Dose Adjustments During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period Phenylalanine concentrations below 30 micromol/L in pregnant women with PKU treated with PALYNZIQ may be associated with adverse fetal outcomes. Monitor blood phenylalanine concentrations during pregnancy. Adjust the dosage of PALYNZIQ or modify dietary protein and phenylalanine intake to avoid blood phenylalanine concentrations below 30 micromol/L [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. Data Human Data Uncontrolled Maternal PKU: Available d …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Pegvaliase-pqpz is a PEGylated phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) enzyme that converts phenylalanine to ammonia and trans -cinnamic acid. It substitutes for the deficient phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) enzyme activity in patients with PKU and reduces blood phenylalanine concentrations.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Pegvaliase-pqpz is a phenylalanine-metabolizing enzyme that is composed of recombinant phenylalanine ammonia lyase (rAvPAL) conjugated to N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS)-methoxypolyethylene glycol (PEG). rAvPAL is manufactured in Escherichia coli bacteria transformed with a plasmid containing the phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) gene derived from Anabaena variabilis . During the rAvPAL manufacturing process, fermentation is carried out in nutrient medium containing the antibiotic kanamycin. However, kanamycin is cleared in the manufacturing process and is not detectable in the final product. rAvPAL is a homotetrameric protein with a molecular weight of 62 kD per monomer. To produce pegvaliase-pqpz, an average of nine (9) 20 kD PEG molecules are covalently bound (or conjugated) to each monomer of rAvPAL. The total molecular weight of pegvaliase-pqpz (rAvPAL-PEG) is approximately 1000 kD. PALYNZIQ (pegvaliase-pqpz) injection, intended for subcutaneous injection, is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow, sterile, preservative-free solution and is formulated at pH 6.6 to 7.4. PALYNZIQ is provided in a single-dose prefilled syringe and is available in three dosage strengths: 2.5 mg/0.5 mL, 10 mg/0.5 mL, and 20 mg/mL. PALYNZIQ contents for each dosage strength are summarized in Table 5. Table 5: Contents of PALYNZIQ Strength Total Contents per Prefilled Syringe PALYNZIQ 2.5 mg/0.5 mL prefilled syringe 2.5 mg pegvaliase-pqpz (expressed as the amount of rAvPAL conjugated to 7.25 mg of 20 kD PEG in 0.5 mL Water for Injection, USP) and contains the following inactive ingredients: sodium chloride (for tonicity adjustment), trans -cinnamic acid (0.07 mg), and tromethamine and tromethamine hydrochloride (for pH adjustment). PALYNZIQ 10 mg/0.5 mL prefilled syringe 10 mg pegvaliase-pqpz (expressed as the amount of rAvPAL conjugated to 29 mg of 20 kD PEG in 0.5 mL Water for Injection, USP) and contains the following inactive ingredients: sodium chloride (for tonicity adjustment), trans -cinnamic acid (0.07 mg), and tromethamine and tromethamine hydrochloride (for pH adjustment). PALYNZIQ 20 mg/mL prefilled syringe 20 mg pegvaliase-pqpz (expressed as the amount of rAvPAL conjugated to 58 mg of 20 kD PEG in 1 mL Water for Injection, USP) and contains the following inactive ingredients: sodium chloride (for tonicity adjustment), trans -cinnamic acid (0.15 mg), and tromethamine and tromethamine hydrochloride (for pH adjustment).

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied PALYNZIQ (pegvaliase-pqpz) injection is supplied as a preservative-free, sterile, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow solution. All dosage strengths of PALYNZIQ are provided in a 1 mL glass syringe with a 26-gauge, 0.5 inch needle. Each carton contains 1 or 10 trays with single-dose prefilled syringe(s), Prescribing Information, Medication Guide, and Instructions for Use. The following packaging configurations are available. Table 8: PALYNZIQ Packaging Configurations Pegvaliase-pqpz 2.5 mg/0.5 mL 1 syringe/carton NDC 68135-058-90 Pegvaliase-pqpz 10 mg/0.5 mL 1 syringe/carton NDC 68135-756-20 Pegvaliase-pqpz 20 mg/mL 1 syringe/carton 10 syringes/carton NDC 68135-673-40 NDC 68135-673-45 Storage and Handling Store in refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in its original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake. For patients : If needed, store PALYNZIQ in the original carton at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) for up to 30 days. Record the date removed from refrigeration on the carton. Once stored at room temperature, do not return the product to the refrigerator. The shelf-life expires after storage at room temperature for 30 days, or after the expiration date on the product carton, whichever is earlier.

Adverse event reports

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8,167
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: PEGVALIASE. 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
68135-058-90 68135-058 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (68135-058-90) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE (68135-058-89) May 24, 2018
68135-673-40 68135-673 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (68135-673-40) / 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE (68135-673-39) May 24, 2018
68135-673-45 68135-673 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. 10 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (68135-673-45) / 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE (68135-673-39) May 24, 2018
68135-756-20 68135-756 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (68135-756-20) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE (68135-756-19) May 24, 2018
68135-058 68135-058 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. — May 24, 2018
68135-673 68135-673 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. — May 24, 2018
68135-756 68135-756 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. — May 24, 2018

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