Better Health, Brighter Future
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, November 29, 2023 – Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that ADZYNMA (ADAMTS13, recombinant-krhn) is now available in the U.S. for the prophylactic and on-demand treatment of adult and pediatric patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP). Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 9, 2023, ADZYNMA is the first and only recombinant ADAMTS13 enzyme replacement therapy for people with cTTP designed to address the root cause of the condition, an ADAMTS13 enzyme deficiency.1,2
"For nearly a century, people impacted by this debilitating, ultra-rare condition have been without a treatment option specifically indicated for their disease,” said Cheryl Schwartz, senior vice president, Rare Disease Business Unit at Takeda. “Patients have waited too long, and so it is with great pride that we announce the availability of the first and only FDA-approved treatment for patients with cTTP to directly address their ADAMTS13 enzyme deficiency.”
ADZYNMA is now available to healthcare providers through a bespoke network of specialty pharmacies and distributors. Information on how to order ADZYNMA for appropriate patients is available on the product website, www.ADZYNMA.com. For access to Takeda’s patient support, including reimbursement, procurement and financial assistance, please contact the Hematology Support Center online at www.hematologysupport.com or by calling 1-888-229-8379 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST.
“The availability of this treatment marks a significant milestone for the cTTP community,” said James Wynn, president and co-founder, The Ree Wynn Foundation. “It is an honor to stand with the community as we recognize this turning point for the treatment of cTTP, and ultimately, work to improve outcomes for patients.”
cTTP is an ultra-rare, chronic blood clotting disorder caused by a deficiency in the ADAMTS13 enzyme.3 It is associated with acute events and debilitating chronic symptoms or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) manifestations, which can include thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, headache and abdominal pain.3,4,5 When left untreated, acute TTP events have a mortality rate of >90%.3,5
ADZYNMA is a recombinant ADAMTS13 indicated for prophylactic or on-demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in adult and pediatric patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP).1
ADZYNMA was previously granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) by the U.S. FDA for the treatment and prevention of TTP, including its acquired idiopathic and secondary forms, as well as Fast Track and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation. The U.S. FDA granted Takeda a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for the approval of ADZYNMA. ADZYNMA has also been granted ODD by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for the treatment of TTP.
ADZYNMA is contraindicated in patients who have experienced life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions to ADZYNMA or its components.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Allergic-type hypersensitivity, including anaphylactic reactions, may occur with ADZYNMA. Patients should be educated about early signs of hypersensitivity such as tachycardia, chest tightness, wheezing and/or acute respiratory distress, hypotension, generalized urticaria, pruritus, rhinoconjunctivitis, angioedema, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, paresthesia, and restlessness. If signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions occur, immediately discontinue administration of ADZYNMA and provide appropriate supportive care.
Immunogenicity: There is a potential for immunogenicity with ADZYNMA. Patients may develop neutralizing antibodies to ADAMTS13, which could potentially result in a decreased or lack of response to ADAMTS13. Patients may develop antibodies to host cell proteins which could potentially result in adverse reactions. There are no data on immunogenicity with ADZYNMA or to host cell proteins in previously untreated patients (subjects naïve to plasma-based products).
Adverse Reactions: The most commonly observed adverse reactions (>5% of subjects) associated with ADZYNMA are headache, diarrhea, migraine, abdominal pain, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness and vomiting.
Use in Specific Populations: The safety of ADZYNMA for use during pregnancy has not been established in controlled clinical trials. Limited data are insufficient to inform a drug associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. There is no information regarding the presence of ADZYNMA in human milk, its effects on milk production, or the breastfed infant.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. at 1-877-TAKEDA-7 (1-877-825-3327) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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cTTP is an ultra-rare, chronic and debilitating clotting disorder associated with life-threatening acute events and debilitating chronic symptoms, or TTP manifestations.6,7 TTP has an estimated prevalence of 2-6 cases/million. The inherited form of the disease, cTTP, accounts for ≤5% of TTP patients.7,8,9 It develops due to deficiency in ADAMTS13, a von Willebrand factor (VWF) cleaving protease, which results in the accumulation of ultra-large VWF multimers in the blood.6 The accumulation of ultra-large VWF multimers leads to uncontrolled platelet aggregation and adhesion.4,7 This can lead to abnormal clotting in the small blood vessels of the body and is associated with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and low platelet levels (thrombocytopenia).4
cTTP has both acute and chronic manifestations (including stroke and cardiovascular disease) and when left untreated, acute TTP events have a mortality rate of >90%.3,10 cTTP can also cause ongoing widespread organ damage and other co-morbidities resulting from an ADAMTS13-deficient state.5,7,10,11
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries. For more information, visit www.takeda.com.
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