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Endari

Generic: Glutamine

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
Manufacturer
Emmaus
NDC
42457-420
RxCUI
1869684
Route
ORAL
ICD-10 indication
D57.9

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About Endari

What is this medication? Endari is a prescription medication, also known as L-glutamine oral powder, that is used to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease. It is indicated for use in adult and pediatric patients who are five years of age or older. The treatment is designed to lower the frequency of pain crises and other severe symptoms that often lead to emergency room visits or hospitalizations for people living with this genetic blood condition.

This medication works by providing red blood cells with the necessary components to combat oxidative stress. Sickle red blood cells are particularly vulnerable to damage from oxidation, which causes them to become stiff and sticky. By increasing the availability of glutamine, the medicine helps the cells produce antioxidants that maintain their flexibility and health. This process makes the cells less likely to cause blockages in the blood vessels, thereby reducing the overall burden of the disease.

Copay & patient assistance

  • Patient Copay Amount: Patient is responsible for the first $10.00 of their monthly copayment.
  • Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available
  • Core Eligibility Restrictions: Must be a resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territories; must have private commercial insurance; not valid for patients without insurance ("cash-pay"); ineligible if prescriptions are paid for in part or full by any state or federally funded program (including Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DOD, or TRICARE); Medicare Part D enrollees in the prescription drug coverage gap ("donut hole") are ineligible.
  • RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Endari. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jun 20, 2025

Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Endari is indicated to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older. ENDARI is an amino acid indicated to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 5 grams to 15 grams orally, twice daily based on body weight. ( 2 ) Each dose of Endari should be mixed in 8 oz. (240 mL) of cold or room temperature beverage or 4 oz. to 6 oz. of food before ingestion. ( 2 ) 2.1 Dosage Administer Endari orally, twice per day at the dose based on body weight according to Table 1. Table 1. Recommended Dosing Weight in kilograms Weight in pounds Per dose in grams Per day in grams Packets per dose Packets per day less than 30 less than 66 5 10 1 2 30 to 65 66 to 143 10 20 2 4 greater than 65 greater than 143 15 30 3 6 2.2 Preparation of Product Mix Endari immediately before ingestion with 8 oz. (240 mL) of cold or room temperature beverage, such as water, milk or apple juice, or 4 oz. to 6 oz. of food such as applesauce or yogurt. Complete dissolution is not required prior to administration. Dosage and Administration Advise patient to take a missed dose as soon as they remember. Patient should not double the dose that they take . Instruct patient to mix each dose in 8 oz. (240 mL) of cold or room temperature beverage or 4 to 6 oz. of food. Advise patient that complete dissolution is not required prior to administration.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None None ( 4 )
Drug interactions
Drug Interactions No drug interaction studies have been conducted.
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 10%) are constipation, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, cough, pain in extremity, back pain, and chest pain. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Emmaus Medical, Inc. at 1-877-420-6493 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 data described below reflect exposure to Endari in 187 patients, including 136 exposed for 6 months and 109 exposed for ≥1 year. Endari was studied in 2 placebo-controlled clinical trials (a phase 3 study, n=230 and a phase 2 study, n=70). In these trials, patients with sickle cell anemia or sickle β 0 -thalassemia were randomized to receive Endari (n=187) or placebo (n=111) orally twice daily for 48 weeks followed by 3 weeks of tapering. Both studies included pediatric and adult patients (5-58 years of age) and 54% were female. The majority of patients were black (97.3%), had a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia (89.9%) and were receiving hydroxyurea at baseline (63.4%). Treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions was reported in 2.7% (n=5) of patients receiving Endari. These adverse reactions included one case each of hypersplenism, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, burning sensation, and hot flash. Serious adverse reactions were reported in both treatment groups, more frequently in the placebo group, and were consistent with the underlying disease. Three deaths (3/187=1.6%) occurred during the study in the Endari treatment group as compared to none in the placebo treatment group. None of the deaths were considered to be related to Endari treatment. Adverse reactions occurring in greater than 10% of patients treated with Endari are shown in Table 2 below. Table 2. Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence > 10% in Clinical Studies of Endari Adverse reaction Endari N = 187 (%) Placebo N = 111 (%) Constipation 21 18 Nausea 19 14 Headache 18 15 Abdominal Pain Abdominal pain = abdominal pain and abdominal pain, upper 17 16 Cough 16 14 Pain in extremity 13 7 Back pain 12 5 Chest pain 12 8
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on Endari use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage. Animal reproduction studies were not conducted with Endari. Adverse outcomes in pregnancy occur regardless of the health of the mother or the use of medications. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

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Medicare Part D coverage

How Endari appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

4%

216 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 5

On 92% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

92%

of covering formularies

TierFormularies on this tierShare
Tier 1 (preferred generic)1
8%
Tier 5 (specialty)12
92%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 46% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 13 of 65 formularies

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