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Givosiran: Drug information

Givosiran: Drug information
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Brand Names: US
  • Givlaari
Brand Names: Canada
  • Givlaari
Pharmacologic Category
  • Aminolevulinate Synthase 1-Directed Small Interfering Ribonucleic Acid (siRNA)
Dosing: Adult
Acute hepatic porphyria

Acute hepatic porphyria: SUBQ: 2.5 mg/kg once monthly. Note: Dosing is based on actual body weight.

Missed dose: Administer as soon as possible; then resume dosing at monthly intervals.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

eGFR ≥15 to <89 mL/minute/1.73 m2: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling; however, no clinically meaningful differences in givosiran pharmacokinetics were observed in patients with eGFR ≥15 to <89 mL/minute/1.73 m2.

eGFR <15 mL/minute/1.73 m2: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling (has not been studied).

Dosing: Liver Impairment: Adult

Preexisting hepatic impairment:

Mild impairment (bilirubin ≤ ULN and AST > ULN, or bilirubin >1 to 1.5 × ULN): There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling; however, no clinically meaningful differences in givosiran pharmacokinetics were observed in patients with mild hepatic impairment.

Moderate or severe impairment: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling (has not been studied).

Hepatotoxicity during treatment: If severe or clinically significant transaminase elevations occur during therapy, discontinue givosiran. If transaminase levels improve after discontinuing givosiran, may restart at a reduced dose of 1.25 mg/kg once monthly and further increase dose to 2.5 mg/kg once monthly if no recurrence of elevated transaminases on the reduced dose.

Dosing: Adjustment for Toxicity: Adult

Pancreatitis, acute, severe signs and symptoms: Consider interruption or discontinuation of givosiran therapy.

Dosing: Older Adult

Refer to adult dosing.

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Adverse reactions reported in adults.

>10%:

Dermatologic: Eczema (≤17%), erythema of skin (≤17%), pruritic rash (≤17%), pruritus (≤17%), skin rash (≤17%), urticaria (≤17%)

Endocrine & metabolic: Homocystinemia (16%)

Gastrointestinal: Nausea (27%)

Hepatic: Increased serum alanine aminotransferase (≥3 × ULN: 15%), increased serum transaminases (13%)

Local: Injection-site reaction (25%; including transient recall erythema at prior injection site)

Renal: Decreased estimated GFR (eGFR) (≤15%), increased serum creatinine (≤15%), kidney impairment (≤15%)

1% to 10%: Nervous system: Fatigue (10%)

<1%:

Hypersensitivity: Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reaction

Immunologic: Antibody development

Postmarketing: Gastrointestinal: Acute pancreatitis

Contraindications

Severe hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis) to givosiran or any component of the formulation.

Warnings/Precautions

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• Anaphylaxis: Anaphylaxis has occurred; ensure the availability of proper medical support to appropriately manage anaphylactic reactions during administration. Discontinue and administer appropriate medical treatment if anaphylaxis occurs.

• Hepatic toxicity: Transaminase elevations (ALT) of ≥3 times the ULN have occurred, primarily between 3 to 5 months following initiation of therapy. Interrupt or discontinue use if severe or clinically significant transaminase elevations occur during therapy.

• Homocysteine: Increases in blood homocysteine levels have been reported; treat appropriately.

• Injection-site reactions: Injection-site reactions have been reported, including erythema, pain, pruritus, rash, discoloration, and swelling around the injection site; monitor and treat appropriately.

• Renal toxicity: Increases in serum creatinine and decreases in eGFR have been reported.

• Pancreatitis: Acute pancreatitis has been reported, including severe cases; consider acute pancreatitis in patients with acute upper abdominal pain, elevation of pancreatic enzymes, and/or image findings of acute pancreatitis.

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Solution, Subcutaneous, as sodium [preservative free]:

Givlaari: 189 mg/mL (1 mL)

Generic Equivalent Available: US

No

Pricing: US

Solution (Givlaari Subcutaneous)

189 mg/mL (per mL): $51,139.20

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Dosage Forms: Canada

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Solution, Subcutaneous, as sodium:

Givlaari: 189 mg/mL (1 mL)

Administration: Adult

SubQ: For SubQ administration by a health care professional only. Ensure the availability of proper medical support to appropriately manage anaphylactic reactions during administration. Use a 25-gauge or 27-gauge needle with 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch needle length for administration; avoid givosiran solution on the needle tip until the needle is in the SubQ space. Administer into the abdomen (avoid the 5-cm diameter around the navel), thighs, or the back or side of upper arms. Rotate injection sites; do not inject into scar tissue or inflamed, reddened, or swollen areas. If more than one injection is needed for a single dose, space injection sites ≥2 cm apart. Discard unused portion.

Use: Labeled Indications

Acute hepatic porphyria: Treatment of adults with acute hepatic porphyria.

Metabolism/Transport Effects

Inhibits CYP1A2 (Moderate), CYP2C19 (Weak), CYP2D6 (Moderate), CYP3A4 (Weak);

Drug Interactions

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.

Agomelatine: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Agomelatine. Risk C: Monitor

Ajmaline: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Ajmaline. Risk C: Monitor

Alosetron: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Alosetron. Management: Avoid concomitant use of alosetron and moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors whenever possible. If combined use is necessary, monitor for increased alosetron effects/toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

ALPRAZolam: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of ALPRAZolam. Risk C: Monitor

Amitriptyline: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Amitriptyline. CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Amitriptyline. Risk C: Monitor

Amoxapine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Amoxapine. Risk C: Monitor

Amphetamines: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Amphetamines. Management: Monitor for amphetamine toxicities (including serotonin syndrome) if used with a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor. Initiate amphetamine therapy at lower doses, monitor frequently, and adjust doses as needed. Discontinue amphetamines if serotoinin syndrome occurs Risk C: Monitor

Anagrelide: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Anagrelide. CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Anagrelide. Risk C: Monitor

ARIPiprazole Lauroxil: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of ARIPiprazole Lauroxil. Risk C: Monitor

ARIPiprazole: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of ARIPiprazole. Management: Monitor for increased aripiprazole pharmacologic effects. Aripiprazole dose adjustments may or may not be required based on concomitant therapy, indication, or dosage form. Consult full interaction monograph for specific recommendations. Risk C: Monitor

Atomoxetine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Atomoxetine. Risk C: Monitor

Bendamustine: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Bendamustine. Management: Consider alternatives to moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors during therapy with bendamustine due to the potential for increased bendamustine plasma concentrations and increased bendamustine toxicity. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Brexpiprazole: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Brexpiprazole. Management: If brexpiprazole is to be used together with both a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor and a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, the brexpiprazole dose should be reduced to 25% of the usual dose when treating indications other than major depressive disorder. Risk C: Monitor

Caffeine and Caffeine Containing Products: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Caffeine and Caffeine Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor

CarBAMazepine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of CarBAMazepine. Risk C: Monitor

Carvedilol: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Carvedilol. Risk C: Monitor

CloBAZam: CYP2C19 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of CloBAZam. CYP2C19 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase active metabolite exposure of CloBAZam. Risk C: Monitor

ClomiPRAMINE: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of ClomiPRAMINE. Risk C: Monitor

ClomiPRAMINE: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of ClomiPRAMINE. CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of ClomiPRAMINE. Risk C: Monitor

CloZAPine: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of CloZAPine. Risk C: Monitor

Codeine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease therapeutic effects of Codeine. These CYP2D6 inhibitors may prevent the metabolic conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine. Risk C: Monitor

CycloSPORINE (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Desipramine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Desipramine. Risk C: Monitor

Deutetrabenazine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Deutetrabenazine. Risk C: Monitor

Dextromethorphan: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Dextromethorphan. Risk C: Monitor

Diazoxide Choline: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Diazoxide Choline. Risk C: Monitor

Dofetilide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Dofetilide. Risk C: Monitor

Doxepin (Systemic): CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Doxepin (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Doxepin (Topical): CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Doxepin (Topical). Risk C: Monitor

DOXOrubicin (Conventional): CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of DOXOrubicin (Conventional). Risk X: Avoid

DULoxetine: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of DULoxetine. Risk C: Monitor

Eliglustat: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Eliglustat. Management: Eliglustat dose is 84 mg daily with CYP2D6 inhibitors. Use is contraindicated (COI) when also combined with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. When also combined with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, use is COI in CYP2D6 EMs or IMs and should be avoided in CYP2D6 PMs. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Fezolinetant: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Fezolinetant. Risk X: Avoid

Finerenone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Finerenone. Risk C: Monitor

Flecainide: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Flecainide. Risk C: Monitor

Flibanserin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Flibanserin. Risk C: Monitor

Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin: CYP2C19 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin. Risk C: Monitor

Haloperidol: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Haloperidol. Risk C: Monitor

Iboga: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Iboga. Risk C: Monitor

Iloperidone: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Iloperidone. CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Iloperidone. Specifically, concentrations of the metabolite P95 may be decreased. CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Iloperidone. Specifically, concentrations of the metabolite P88 may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Imipramine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Imipramine. Concentrations of desipramine may be increased. CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Imipramine. Risk C: Monitor

Indoramin: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Indoramin. Risk C: Monitor

Ixabepilone: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Ixabepilone. Risk C: Monitor

Lemborexant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Lemborexant. Management: The maximum recommended dosage of lemborexant is 5 mg, no more than once per night, when coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Lofepramine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Lofepramine. The active metabolite of lofepramine is desipramine. Risk C: Monitor

Lomitapide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Lomitapide. Management: Patients on lomitapide 5 mg/day may continue that dose. Patients taking lomitapide 10 mg/day or more should decrease the lomitapide dose by half. The lomitapide dose may then be titrated up to a max adult dose of 30 mg/day. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Mavacamten: CYP2C19 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Mavacamten. Management: Start mavacamten at 5 mg/day if stable on a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor, and reduce the mavacamten dose by one dose level if initiating a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. Avoid initiating weak CYP2C19 inhibitors in patients on mavacamten 2.5 mg/day. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Melatonin: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Melatonin. Risk C: Monitor

Mequitazine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Mequitazine. Risk X: Avoid

Methadone: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Methadone. Risk C: Monitor

Metoclopramide: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Metoclopramide. Risk C: Monitor

Metoprolol: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Metoprolol. Risk C: Monitor

Midazolam: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Midazolam. Risk C: Monitor

Nebivolol: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Nebivolol. Risk C: Monitor

NiMODipine: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of NiMODipine. Risk C: Monitor

Nortriptyline: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Nortriptyline. Risk C: Monitor

OLANZapine: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of OLANZapine. Risk C: Monitor

Oliceridine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Oliceridine. Risk C: Monitor

Olmutinib: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Olmutinib. Risk C: Monitor

PARoxetine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of PARoxetine. Risk C: Monitor

Pentoxifylline: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Pentoxifylline. Risk C: Monitor

Perhexiline: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Perhexiline. Risk C: Monitor

Perphenazine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Perphenazine. Risk C: Monitor

Pimozide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Pimozide. Risk X: Avoid

Pirfenidone: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Pirfenidone. Management: Avoid concomitant use of pirfenidone and moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors whenever possible. If combined, decrease the pirfenidone dose to 1,602 mg per day (534 mg three times daily) and monitor for increased pirfenidone toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Pitolisant: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Pitolisant. Risk C: Monitor

Pomalidomide: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Pomalidomide. Risk C: Monitor

Propafenone: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Propafenone. Risk C: Monitor

Propranolol: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Propranolol. Risk C: Monitor

Protriptyline: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Protriptyline. Risk C: Monitor

Ramelteon: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Ramelteon. Risk C: Monitor

Ramosetron: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Ramosetron. Risk C: Monitor

Rasagiline: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Rasagiline. Management: Limit rasagiline dose to 0.5 mg once daily in patients taking moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

RisperiDONE: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of RisperiDONE. Risk C: Monitor

ROPINIRole: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of ROPINIRole. Risk C: Monitor

ROPivacaine: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of ROPivacaine. Risk C: Monitor

Sertindole: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Sertindole. Risk C: Monitor

Simvastatin: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Simvastatin. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase active metabolite exposure of Simvastatin. Risk C: Monitor

Sirolimus (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Sirolimus (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor

Sirolimus (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Sirolimus (Protein Bound). Management: Reduce the dose of protein bound sirolimus to 56 mg/m2 when used concomitantly with a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Sofpironium: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Sofpironium. Risk C: Monitor

Tacrolimus (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Tacrolimus (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Tamoxifen: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of Tamoxifen. Specifically, CYP2D6 inhibitors may decrease the metabolic formation of highly potent active metabolites. Management: Consider alternatives to the use of moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors with tamoxifen when possible, as the combination may be associated with reduced clinical effectiveness of tamoxifen. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Tamsulosin: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Tamsulosin. Risk C: Monitor

Tasimelteon: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Tasimelteon. Risk C: Monitor

Tetrabenazine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Tetrabenazine. Specifically, concentrations of the active alpha- and beta-dihydrotetrabenazine metabolites may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Theophylline Derivatives: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Theophylline Derivatives. Management: Consider avoidance of this combination. If coadministration is necessary, monitor for increased theophylline serum concentrations and toxicities when combined. Theophylline dose reductions will likely be required. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Thioridazine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Thioridazine. Risk X: Avoid

Timolol (Systemic): CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Timolol (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

TiZANidine: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of TiZANidine. Management: Avoid the use of tizanidine with moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors when possible. If combined, monitor closely for increased tizanidine toxicities (eg, hypotension, bradycardia, drowsiness). Tizanidine dose reduction or discontinuation may be necessary. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

TraMADol: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of TraMADol. CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may decrease active metabolite exposure of TraMADol. Risk C: Monitor

Triazolam: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Triazolam. Risk C: Monitor

Trimipramine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Trimipramine. Risk C: Monitor

Ubrogepant: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase serum concentration of Ubrogepant. Management: In patients taking weak CYP3A4 inhibitors, the initial and second dose (given at least 2 hours later if needed) of ubrogepant should be limited to 50 mg. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Valbenazine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase active metabolite exposure of Valbenazine. Risk C: Monitor

Vorasidenib: CYP1A2 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Vorasidenib. Management: Avoid concurrent use with moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors when possible. If combined use cannot be avoided, monitor for evidence of adverse effects and adjust vorasidenib dose accordingly if necessary. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Vortioxetine: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Vortioxetine. Risk C: Monitor

Zuclopenthixol: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate) may increase serum concentration of Zuclopenthixol. Risk C: Monitor

Pregnancy Considerations

Adverse events were observed in animal reproduction studies.

Outcome information following exposure to givosiran in pregnancy is limited (Sardh 2019).

Breastfeeding Considerations

It is not known if givosiran is present in breast milk.

According to the manufacturer, the decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and the benefits of treatment to the mother.

Monitoring Parameters

Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis; signs and symptoms of pancreatitis; liver function at baseline, every month during the first 6 months of therapy, and as clinically indicated; renal function during therapy and as clinically indicated; homocysteine at baseline and during therapy; folate, vitamins B12 and B6 in patients with elevated homocysteine.

Mechanism of Action

Givosiran causes degradation of aminolevulinate synthase 1 (ALAS1) messenger RNA (mRNA) in hepatocytes through RNA interference, reducing the elevated levels of liver ALAS1 mRNA. This leads to reduced circulating levels of neurotoxic intermediates aminolevulinic acid and porphobilinogen, factors associated with attacks and other disease manifestations of acute hepatic porphyria.

Pharmacokinetics (Adult Data Unless Noted)

Distribution: Vd: 10.4 L.

Protein binding: 90% (concentration dependent; decreases with increasing concentrations).

Metabolism: Metabolized by nucleases to oligonucleotides of shorter lengths; AS(N-1)3’ is the active metabolite and is equipotent to givosiran.

Half-life elimination: 6 hours.

Time to peak: Givosiran: 3 hours (range: 0.5 to 8 hours); AS(N-1)3’ givosiran: 7 hours (range: 1.5 to 12 hours).

Excretion: Urine (5% to 14% as unchanged drug; 4% to 13% as AS[N-1]3’givosiran).

Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by Country
For country code abbreviations (show table)

  • (AT) Austria: Givlaari;
  • (BE) Belgium: Givlaari;
  • (BG) Bulgaria: Givlaari;
  • (BR) Brazil: Givlaari;
  • (CH) Switzerland: Givlaari;
  • (CZ) Czech Republic: Givlaari;
  • (ES) Spain: Givlaari;
  • (FR) France: Givlaari;
  • (GB) United Kingdom: Givlaari;
  • (IT) Italy: Givlaari;
  • (JP) Japan: Givlaari;
  • (NL) Netherlands: Givlaari;
  • (PR) Puerto Rico: Givlaari;
  • (RO) Romania: Givlaari;
  • (SA) Saudi Arabia: Givlaari;
  • (SE) Sweden: Givlaari;
  • (SI) Slovenia: Givlaari
  1. Givlaari (givosiran) [prescribing information]. San Diego, CA: Ajinomoto Althea Inc; April 2024.
  2. Sardh E, Harper P, Balwani M, et al. Phase 1 trial of an RNA interference therapy for acute intermittent porphyria. N Engl J Med. 2019;380(6):549-558. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1807838. [PubMed 30726693]
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