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WAINUA
Eplontersen · Injection, Solution
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eplontersen | 45 mg/.8mL | 2671944 | — |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Antisense Oligonucleotide [EPC] | EPC | 4 members — no class page |
| Antisense [CS] | CS | 4 members — no class page |
| Decreased RNA Integrity [PE] | PE | 2 members — no class page |
| Increased Protein Breakdown [PE] | PE | 1 member — no class page |
| Oligonucleotides | EPC | 3 members — no class page |
| Transthyretin-directed RNA Interaction [EPC] | EPC | 1 member — no class page |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217388-001 | WAINUA (AUTOINJECTOR) | SOLUTION | EPLONTERSEN SODIUM | Prescription | — | RLD RS | |
| 217388-002 | WAINUA | SOLUTION | EPLONTERSEN SODIUM | Prescription | — | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookCodes 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 | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8101743 | April 1, 2026 | 001 | Yes | January 18, 2024 | |
| 9127276 | May 1, 2034 | 001 | Yes | January 18, 2024 | |
| 9181549 | May 1, 2034 | 001 | Yes | January 18, 2024 | |
| 9181549 | May 1, 2034 | 002 | Yes | June 12, 2026 | |
| 9127276 | May 1, 2034 | 002 | Yes | June 12, 2026 | |
| 10683499 | August 25, 2034 | 001 | Yes | U-2378 | January 18, 2024 |
| 10683499 | August 25, 2034 | 002 | Yes | U-2378 | June 12, 2026 |
| Code | Expires | Product |
|---|---|---|
| NCE | December 21, 2028 | 001 |
| ODE-461 | December 21, 2030 | 001 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 5 | Efficacy | Approved | April 15, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Labeling | Approved | December 17, 2025 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | April 18, 2025 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | September 25, 2024 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | December 21, 2023 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · April 16, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · May 1, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · April 28, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · September 26, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · September 26, 2024
- 0 · Original application · January 9, 2024
- 0 · Original application · December 22, 2023
- 0 · Original application · December 21, 2023
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260415). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingDosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.4 ) 04/2026
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE WAINUA is indicated for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adults. WAINUA is a transthyretin-directed antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adults. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • The recommended dosage of WAINUA is 45 mg administered by subcutaneous injection once monthly. ( 2.1 ) • Administer WAINUA into the abdomen or upper thigh region; the back of the upper arm can be used if a healthcare provider or caregiver administers the injection. ( 2.2 ) • The prefilled syringe must be administered by a healthcare provider. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of WAINUA is 45 mg administered by subcutaneous injection once monthly [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Missed Dose Administer WAINUA as soon as possible after a missed dose. Resume dosing at monthly intervals from the date of the most recently administered dose. 2.2 General Administration Instructions Each autoinjector and prefilled syringe contains a single dose of WAINUA. Prior to administration of the autoinjector or prefilled syringe: • Do not use if WAINUA has been dropped or damaged, appears to be tampered with, or if the expiration date has passed. • Remove WAINUA from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to the injection to reach room temperature. Do not use other warming methods. • Visually inspect WAINUA before use. The solution should appear colorless to yellow. Do not use if cloudiness, particulate matter, or discoloration is observed. To deliver a 45 mg dose of WAINUA, administer the entire contents of one autoinjector or prefilled syringe [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , (2.4) ] , as a subcutaneous injection in the upper thigh or the abdomen. The back of the upper arm can also be used as an injection site if a healthcare provider or caregiver administers the injection. Do not inject WAINUA into the area 2 inches (5 cm) around the navel or into areas where the skin is red, warm, tender, bruised, scaly or hard. Rotate the injection site with each injection . 2.3 Administration Instructions for WAINUA Autoinjector The autoinjector is intended for self-administration by patients or administration by caregivers. Prior to initiation, train patients and/or caregivers on proper preparation and administration of WAINUA autoinjector [see Instructions for Use ] . 2.4 Administration Instructions for WAINUA Prefilled Syringe (Healthcare Providers Only) The prefilled syringe must be administered by a healthcare provider. Refer to Figure 1 to identify the prefilled syringe components for use in the administration steps. Do not remove the needle cover until you are ready to inject WAINUA. Do not touch the needle guard activation clips to prevent premature activation of the needle safety guard. Figure 1: WAINUA Prefilled Syringe Components Administration Steps Step 1 Remove the prefilled syringe from its tray. Hold the syringe body and remove the needle cover by pulling straight off. Do not recap. If small air bubbles are present, do not expel them prior to administration. Step 2 Choose an injection site (i.e., back of upper arm, upper thigh, or abdomen). Gently pinch the skin and insert the needle subcutaneously at approximately a 45° angle into the chosen injection site. Step 3 Once the entire dose has been injected, the needle safety device will be triggered. As you let go of the plunger, the needle is automatically pulled from the skin, and into the device; the entire needle will be covered by the needle guard. Figure_1
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 45 mg/0.8 mL of eplontersen as a clear, colorless-to-yellow solution available in a single dose autoinjector or a single-dose prefilled syringe. Injection: • 45 mg/0.8 mL in a single-dose autoinjector. ( 3 ) • 45 mg/0.8 mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe. ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Reduced Serum Vitamin A Levels and Recommended Supplementation : Supplement with the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. Refer to an ophthalmologist if ocular symptoms suggestive of vitamin A deficiency occur. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Reduced Serum Vitamin A Levels and Recommended Supplementation WAINUA treatment leads to a decrease in serum vitamin A levels [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Use in Specific Populations (8.1) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Supplementation at the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A is advised for patients taking WAINUA. Higher doses than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A should not be given to try to achieve normal serum vitamin A levels during treatment with WAINUA, as serum vitamin A levels do not reflect the total vitamin A in the body. Patients should be referred to an ophthalmologist if they develop ocular symptoms suggestive of vitamin A deficiency (e.g., night blindness, dry eyes).
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Reduced Serum Vitamin A Levels and Recommended Supplementation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Most common adverse reactions (that occurred in at least 9% of patients treated with WAINUA) were vitamin A decreased and vomiting. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 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 WAINUA cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In Study 1 [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , a total of 144 patients with polyneuropathy caused by hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR amyloidosis) were randomized to WAINUA and received at least one dose of WAINUA. Of these, 141 patients received at least 6 months of treatment and 107 patients received at least 12 months of treatment. The mean duration of treatment was 15 months (range: 1.9 to 19.4 months). The median patient age at baseline was 52 years and 69% of the patients were male. Seventy-eight percent of patients treated with WAINUA were White, 15% were Asian, 4% were Black, 2% were reported as other races, and <1% were multiple races. Fifty-nine percent of patients had the Val30Met variant in the transthyretin gene; the remaining patients had one of 19 other variants. At baseline, 80% of patients were in Stage 1 of the disease and 20% were in Stage 2 with a mean duration from polyneuropathy diagnosis of 47 months. The mean duration from onset of polyneuropathy symptoms was 68 months. Table 1 lists the adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of patients treated with WAINUA in Study 1. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported in at least 5% of Patients Treated with WAINUA (Study 1) Adverse Reaction WAINUA N=144 % Vitamin A decreased Vitamin A decreased includes vitamin A deficiency and vitamin A decrease. 15 Vomiting 9 Proteinuria 8 Injection site reactions Injection site reactions includes erythema, pain, and pruritus. 7 Blurred vision 6 Cataract 6 Three serious adverse reactions of atrioventricular (AV) heart block (2%) occurred in WAINUA-treated patients, including 1 case of complete AV block. Laboratory Tests Vitamin A Decrease In Study 1, patients were instructed to take the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . All patients treated with WAINUA had normal vitamin A levels at baseline, 95% of patients developed low vitamin A levels during the study. In some cases, the decreased vitamin A level was reported as an adverse reaction.
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on WAINUA use in pregnant women to inform drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. WAINUA treatment leads to a decrease in serum vitamin A levels, and vitamin A supplementation is advised for patients taking WAINUA. Vitamin A is essential for normal embryofetal development; however, excessive levels of vitamin A are associated with adverse developmental effects. The effect of vitamin A supplementation on the fetus in the setting of a reduction in maternal serum TTR caused by WAINUA administration is unknown [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . No adverse developmental effects were observed when eplontersen or a mouse-specific surrogate was administered to mice prior to mating and continuing throughout organogenesis [see Animal Data ] . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Data Animal Data Subcutaneous administration of eplontersen (0, 5, 25, or 75 mg/kg) or a mouse-specific surrogate (25 mg/kg) to male and female mice weekly prior to and during mating and administration continued every other day in females throughout the period of organogenesis resulted in no adverse effects on embryofetal development. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of eplontersen in human milk, the effects on the breast-fed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for WAINUA and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed infant from WAINUA or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use No dose adjustment is required in patients ≥65 years of age [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . In Study 1 [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , 44 (31%) patients were 65 to 74 years of age, and 8 (5.6%) patients were ≥75 years of age. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger adult patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. 8.6 Renal Impairment No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≥30 to 1 x ULN, or total bilirubin >1.0 to 1.5 x ULN and any AST) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . WAINUA has not been studied in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment.
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Eplontersen is an antisense oligonucleotide-GalNAc conjugate that causes degradation of mutant and wild-type TTR mRNA through binding to the TTR mRNA, which results in a reduction of serum TTR protein and TTR protein deposits in tissues.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Eplontersen is a transthyretin-directed antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), covalently linked to a ligand containing three N-acetyl galactosamine (GalNAc) residues to enable delivery of the ASO to hepatocytes. WAINUA contains eplontersen sodium as the active ingredient. Eplontersen sodium is a white to yellow solid and it is freely soluble in water and in phosphate buffer. The molecular formula of eplontersen sodium is C 296 H 417 N 77 O 156 P 20 S 13 Na 20 and the molecular weight is 9046.1 daltons. The chemical name of eplontersen sodium is DNA, d([2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rU-sp-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rC-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rU-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rU-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]rG-G-sp-T-sp-T-sp-A-sp-m5C-sp-A-sp-T-sp-G-sp-A-sp-A-sp-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]rA-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rU-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rC-sp-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rC-sp-[2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl)]m5rC), 5′-[26-[[2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-β-D-galactopyranosyl]oxy]-14,14-bis[[3-[[6-[[2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-β-D-galactopyranosyl]oxy]hexyl]amino]-3-oxopropoxy]methyl]-8,12,19-trioxo-16-oxa-7,13,20-triazahexacos-1-yl hydrogen phosphate], sodium salt (1:20). The structure of eplontersen sodium is presented below: WAINUA is a sterile, preservative-free, aqueous solution for subcutaneous injection supplied in a single dose autoinjector or single-dose prefilled syringe. Each dose contains 45 mg eplontersen (equivalent to 47 mg eplontersen sodium) in 0.8 mL of solution. The solution also contains 0.868 mg dibasic sodium phosphate, anhydrous (buffering agent); 0.238 mg monobasic sodium phosphate, dihydrate (buffering agent); 4.2 mg sodium chloride (tonicity modifier); water for injection; and may include hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment between 6.9 - 7.9. Each dose of WAINUA injection contains less than 5 mg of sodium and less than 5 mg of phosphorus. Chemical_Structure
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied WAINUA (eplontersen) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear, colorless to yellow solution. WAINUA is available as: • carton containing one 45 mg/0.8 mL single-dose autoinjector (NDC 0310-9400-01) • carton containing one 45 mg/0.8 mL single dose prefilled syringe (NDC 0310-9420-01) 16.2 Storage and Handling Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton protected from light. If needed, WAINUA can be kept at room temperature (up to 30°C [86°F]) in the original carton for up to 6 weeks. If not used within the 6 weeks stored at room temperature, discard WAINUA. Do not freeze. Do not expose to heat.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: EPLONTERSEN. 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
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0310-9400-01 | 0310-9400 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (0310-9400-01) / .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS | December 21, 2023 |
| 0310-9420-01 | 0310-9420 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (0310-9420-01) / .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS | April 30, 2026 |
| 0310-9400 | 0310-9400 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | — | December 21, 2023 |
| 0310-9420 | 0310-9420 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | — | April 30, 2026 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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