2. BRAND NAME : Fabhalta
GENERIC NAME : Iptacopan
IUPAC NAME : 4-[(2S,4S)-4-ethoxy-1-[(5-methoxy-7-
methyl-1H-indol-4
-yl)methyl]piperidin-2-yl]benzoic acid
CLASS OF DRUG : Compliment inhibitors
DATE OF APPROVAL : Dec 5,2023
DOSE : 200mg
ROUTE : oral
3. MECHANISM OF ACTION :
It inhibits the activation of the AP C3
and C5 proprotein convertases and
prevents the downstream cell destructive
and activation of the terminal pathway.
Iptacopan controls both C3b-mediated
EVH and terminal complement- mediated
IVH.
4. INDICATIONS :
Fabhalta is indicated as monotherapy
in the treatment of adult patients with
paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)
who have haemolytic anaemia.
8. BLACK BOX WARNING
Serious infections caused by encapsulated
bacteriaIptacopan, a complement inhibitor,
increases the risk of serious infections, especially
those caused by encapsulated bacteria (eg,
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria
meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae type B).
Life-threatening and fatal infections with
encapsulated bacteria have occurred in patients
treated with complement inhibitors. These
infections may become rapidly life-threatening or
fatal if not recognized and treated early.
9. PREGNANCY
Data from clinical trials are insufficient
regarding use in pregnant females to
identify drug-associated risk of major
birth defects, miscarriage, or other
adverse maternal or fetal outcomes
10. LACTATION
Data are unavailable on the presence of
iptacopan or its metabolite in either
human or animal milk, effects on
breastfed children, or on milk
productionDiscontinue breastfeeding
during treatment and for 5 days after
final dose
11. ANIMAL STUDIES
Oral administration to rats during organogenesis did
not cause embryo-fetal toxicity when given up to the
highest dose of 1,000 mg/kg/day, which corresponds
to 4-times the maximum recommended human dose
(MRHD) based on area under the curve (AUC).
Similarly, when administered to rabbits during
organogenesis, embryo-fetal toxicity was not observed
when given up to the highest dose of 450 mg/kg/day,
which corresponds to 6-times the MRHD based on AUC
12. DRUG INTERACTIONS
CYP2C8 substrate (major)
CYP2C8 inducers-Monitor coadministration may
decrease iptacopan exposure, which may result in
loss of or reduced efficacy.
Monitor clinical response and discontinue CYP2C8
inducer if loss of iptacopan efficacy is evident.
Strong CYP2C8 inhibitors-Avoid coadministration
strong CYP2C8 inhibitors may increase iptacopan
exposure, which may result in adverse reactions.
13. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Serious hypersensitivity to iptacopan or any of the
excipients.
Unresolved serious infection with encapsulated
bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae,
Neisseria meningitidis, or Haemophilus influenzae
type B.