andexanet alfa

FDA Drug Profile — ANDEXXA

Drug Details

Generic Name
andexanet alfa
Brand Names
ANDEXXA
Application Number
BLA125586
Sponsor
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION, LIQUID
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
ANDEXANET ALFA

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ANDEXXA is indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban or apixaban, when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on the change from baseline in anti-FXa activity in healthy volunteers [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . An improvement in hemostasis has not been established. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon the results of studies that demonstrate an improvement in hemostasis in patients. ANDEXXA (coagulation factor Xa (recombinant), inactivated-zhzo) is a recombinant modified human factor Xa (FXa) protein indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban or apixaban, when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding. ( 1 ) This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on the change from baseline in anti-FXa activity in healthy volunteers. An improvement in hemostasis has not been established. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon the results of studies that demonstrate an improvement in hemostasis in patients. ( 1 , 14 ) Limitations of Use ANDEXXA has not been shown to be effective for, and is not indicated for, the treatment of bleeding related to any FXa inhibitors other than apixaban or rivaroxaban. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use ANDEXXA has not been shown to be effective for, and is not indicated for, the treatment of bleeding related to any FXa inhibitors other than apixaban or rivaroxaban.