VANRAFIA

ATRASENTAN ORAL HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

VANRAFIA is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient ATRASENTAN manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260612.

Generic name
ATRASENTAN
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
N/A
NDC
0078-1420
Application
NDA219208
Label effective
20260612

About this product

VANRAFIA is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is ATRASENTAN. It is labelled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation taken by oral and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 0078-1420, application NDA219208, label effective 20260612. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

What it is used for

Across FDA labelling, products containing ATRASENTAN are most often described in connection with: indicated reduce, proteinuria adults, primary immunoglobulin, nephropathy igan, risk rapid, disease progression, generally urine, protein-to-creatinine ratio. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VANRAFIA is indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of rapid disease progression, generally a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1.5 g/g. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on a reduction of proteinuria [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . It has not been established whether VANRAFIA slows kidney function decline in patients with IgAN. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical trial. VANRAFIA is an endothelin receptor antagonist indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of rapid disease progression, generally a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1.5 g/g. ( 1 ) This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on a reduction of proteinuria. It has not been established whether VANRAFIA slows kidney function decline in patients with IgAN. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical trial. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 0.75 mg orally once daily with or without food ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Pregnancy Testing Exclude pregnancy before initiating VANRAFIA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dose of VANRAFIA is 0.75 mg administered orally once daily with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Swallow tablets whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew. If a dose or doses are missed, take the prescribed dose at the next scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed dose.

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Pregnancy ( 4.1 ) Hypersensitivity ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Pregnancy Use of VANRAFIA is contraindicated in patients who are pregnant [see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] . 4.2 Hypersensitivity VANRAFIA is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to atrasentan or any component of the product.

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Embryo-fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Fluid Retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Decreased Sperm Counts [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) were peripheral edema and anemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 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. The safety of VANRAFIA was evaluated in ALIGN (NCT04573478), a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical study in 403 adults with IgAN [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . The median duration of treatment was 47 weeks (range: 0 to 128 weeks). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) with VANRAFIA were peripheral edema and anemia. Table 1 describes the adverse reactions that occurred in ≥ 2% of patients treated with VANRAFIA and higher than placebo in the ALIGN study. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 2% of Adult Patients with IgAN Treated with VANRAFIA and Higher than Placebo in ALIGN * Includes related terms ** Elevations in ALT or AST > 3-fold upper limit of normal (ULN) Adverse Reaction VANRAFIA (N = 201) n (%) Placebo (N = 202) n (%) Peripheral edema* 21 (10%) 14 (7%) Anemia* 12 (6%) 2 (1%) Liver transaminase elevation** 4 (2%) 2 (1%) Laboratory Tests and Vital Signs Hemoglobin Decrease At Week 36, the mean change in hemoglobin from baseline for those patients receiving VANRAFIA in the ALIGN study was -0.7 g/dL compared to -0.2 g/dL for those receiving placebo. The incidence of a hemoglobin decrease > 2 g/dL compared to baseline and below the lower limit of normal was greater for the VANRAFIA arm (12%) compared to the placebo arm (4%). These decreases are thought to be in part due to hemodilution. There were no treatment discontinuations due to anemia or hemoglobin decrease in the ALIGN study. Blood Pressure Decrease At Week 36, the mean change from baseline in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) for patients receiving VANRAFIA in the ALIGN study was -4 mmHg and -4 mmHg, respectively, compared to +3 mmHg and +2 mmHg, respectively, in patients receiving placebo. Hypotension observed in VANRAFIA treated patients was mild or moderate in severity, rarely symptomatic, and did not necessitate treatment discontinuation.

Recall and safety notices

5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

RecallProductFirmClassStatusReported
D-0746-2026 Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg, 90 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC, Greenville, NC 27834, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp, East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC 0078-0359-34 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Class II Ongoing 20260819
D-0144-2024 SANDIMMUNE Oral Solution (cyclosporine oral solution, USP) 100 mg/mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: DELPHARM Huningue S.A.S., Huningue, France, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936. NDC 0078-0110-22 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Class I Ongoing 20231213
D-1543-2022 Neoral soft gelatin capsules (cyclosporine capsules, USP) Modified, 25 mg, Rx Only, 30 Soft Gelatin Capsules per carton, Mfg by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC # 0078-0246-15. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Class II Terminated 20221005
D-0982-2022 Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution), packaged in a) 60 Single-Use Containers: 12 pouches x 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 0078-0911-12) and b) 5- Single-Use Containers (NDC 0078-0911-05) Rx Only, Manufactured by: The Ritedose Corporation, Columbia, SC 29203, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Class III Terminated 20220615
D-0983-2022 Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5%, packaged in a) 60 Single-Use Containers: 12 pouches x 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 54092-606-01) and b) 5-Single-Use Containers (NDC 54092-606-06), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shire US Inc., 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Class III Terminated 20220615

Frequently asked questions

What is VANRAFIA used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VANRAFIA is indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of rapid disease progression, generally a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1.5 g/g. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on a reduction of proteinuria [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . It has not been established whether VANRAFIA …

Who makes VANRAFIA?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is the labeler of record for VANRAFIA.

What form does VANRAFIA come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is VANRAFIA prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Has VANRAFIA been recalled?
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.

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