Vepoloxamer
Jesduvroq (daprodustat) is an oral medication used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease in adults who are on dialysis. It works by inhibiting hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase enzymes, which stimulates the body to produce more red blood cells.
An oral treatment for anemia in dialysis-dependent adults with chronic kidney disease that works by stimulating natural red blood cell production.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2628216
- Generic
- Jesduvroq
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least 4 months.
Inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF-PH) enzymes, stabilizing HIF and triggering increased erythropoietin production, which stimulates red blood cell formation and improves iron utilization.
Carries a boxed warning for increased risk of cardiovascular events including stroke and vascular access thrombosis. Should not be used in patients not on dialysis. May worsen hypertension and requires regular monitoring of hemoglobin levels.
Official drug label
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