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JAVYGTOR

Generic: Sapropterin Dihydrochloride

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
NDC
43598-096
RxCUI
1486687
Route
ORAL
ICD-10 indication
E78.1

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About JAVYGTOR

What is this medication? Javygtor is a prescription medication used to reduce blood phenylalanine levels in adults and children with a specific genetic disorder called phenylketonuria, or PKU. PKU is a condition where the body cannot properly break down phenylalanine, which is an amino acid found in many protein-containing foods. When left untreated, high levels of phenylalanine can lead to serious health issues, including intellectual disabilities and neurological problems. This medication is intended for use in patients whose bodies respond to treatment with sapropterin dihydrochloride.

The drug functions as a synthetic form of a naturally occurring substance in the body known as tetrahydrobiopterin. This substance acts as a cofactor to help the enzyme responsible for metabolizing phenylalanine work more effectively. It is important to note that Javygtor is not a cure for PKU and must be used in conjunction with a specialized, phenylalanine-restricted diet. Healthcare providers typically monitor blood levels regularly to determine if the medication is effective for the specific individual and to adjust dietary intake accordingly.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for JAVYGTOR. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Oct 21, 2024

Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE JAVYGTOR (sapropterin dihydrochloride) is indicated to reduce blood phenylalanine (Phe) levels in adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) due to tetrahydrobiopterin-(BH4-) responsive Phenylketonuria (PKU). JAVYGTOR is to be used in conjunction with a Phe-restricted diet. JAVYGTOR (sapropterin dihydrochloride) is a phenylalanine hydroxylase activator indicated to reduce blood phenylalanine (Phe) levels in adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) due to tetrahydrobiopterin- (BH4-) responsive Phenylketonuria (PKU). JAVYGTOR is to be used in conjunction with a Phe-restricted diet. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION All patients with PKU who are being treated with JAVYGTOR (sapropterin dihydrochloride) should also be treated with a Phe-restricted diet, including dietary protein and Phe restriction. ( 2.1 ) Starting dosage : • Pediatric patients 1 month to 6 years : The recommended starting dose of JAVYGTOR is 10 mg/kg administered orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) • Patients 7 years and older : The recommended starting dose of JAVYGTOR is 10 to 20 mg/kg administered orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) Dosage Adjustment : • Doses of JAVYGTOR tablets may be adjusted in the range of 5 to 20 mg/kg taken once daily. ( 2.2 ) • Monitor blood Phe regularly, especially in pediatric patients. ( 2.2 , 5.3 ) Preparation and Administration • See the full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions. (2.3) 2.1 Recommendations Prior to JAVYGTOR Treatment Treatment with JAVYGTOR should be directed by physicians knowledgeable in the management of PKU. All patients with PKU who are being treated with JAVYGTOR should also be treated with a Phe-restricted diet, including dietary protein and Phe restriction. 2.2 Recommended Dosage andAdministration The recommended starting dosage of JAVYGTOR is: Pediatric Patients 1 month to 6 years: 10 mg/kg (actual body weight) administered orally once daily. Patients 7 years and older: 10 to 20 mg/kg (actual body weight) administered orally once daily. Administer JAVYGTOR with a meal, preferably at the same time each day [see ClinicalPharmacology ( 12.3 ) ]. A missed dose should be administered as soon as possible, but two doses should not be administered on the same day . Evaluation Period Existing dietary protein and Phe intake should not be modified during the evaluation period. If a 10 mg/kg per day starting dose is used, then response to therapy is determined by change in blood Phe following treatment with JAVYGTOR at 10 mg/kg per day for a period of up to 1 month. Blood Phe levels should be checked after 1 week of JAVYGTOR treatment and periodically for up to a month. If blood Phe does not decrease from baseline at 10 mg/kg per day, the dose may be increased to 20 mg/kg per day. Patients whose blood Phe does not decrease after 1 month of treatment at 20 mg/kg per day do not show a biochemical response and treatment with JAVYGTOR should be discontinued in these patients. If a 20 mg/kg per day starting dose is used, then response to therapy is determined by change in blood Phe following treatment with JAVYGTOR at 20 mg/kg per day for a period of 1 month. Blood Phe levels should be checked after 1 week of JAVYGTOR treatment and periodically during the first month. Treatment should be discontinued in patients who do not show a biochemical response (blood Phe does not decrease) after 1 month of treatment at 20 mg/kg per day [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ]. Dosage Adjustment Once responsiveness to JAVYGTOR has been established, the dosage may be adjusted within the range of 5 to 20 mg/kg per day according to biochemical response to therapy (blood Phe). Periodic blood Phe monitoring is recommended to assess blood Phe control, especially in pediatric patients [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. 2.3 Preparation and Administration Instructions JAVYGTOR(sapropterin dihydrochloride) Tablets JAVYGTOR tablets may be swallowed either as whole tablets or dissolved in 120 to 240 mL of water or apple juice and taken orally within 15 minutes of dissolution. It may take a few minutes for the tablets to dissolve. To make the tablets dissolve faster, tablets may be stirred or crushed. The tablets may not dissolve completely. Patients may see small pieces floating on top of the water or apple juice. This is normal and safe for patients to swallow. If after drinking the medicine patients still see pieces of the tablet in the container, more water or apple juice can be added to make sure all of the medicine is consumed. JAVYGTOR tablets may also be crushed and then mixed in a small amount of soft foods such as apple sauce or pudding.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 ).
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis : JAVYGTOR (sapropterin dihydrochloride) is not recommended in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to sapropterin dihydrochloride; discontinue treatment in patients who experience anaphylaxis and initate appropriate medical treatment. Continue dietary Phe restrictions. ( 5.1 ) • Upper Gastrointestinal Mucosal Inflammation : Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of these conditions including esophagitis and gastritis. ( 5.2 ) • Hypophenylalaninemia : Pediatric patients younger than 7 years treated with JAVYGTOR doses of 20 mg/kg per day are at increased risk for low levels of blood Phe compared with patients 7 years and older. ( 5.3 ) • Monitoring Blood Phe Levels During Treatment : Ensure adequate blood Phe control and nutritional balance during treatment with JAVYGTOR. Frequent blood monitoring is recommended, especially in pediatric patients. ( 5.4 , 2.1 ). • Lack of Biochemical Response to JAVYGTOR Treatment : Response to JAVYGTOR treatment cannot be pre-determined by laboratory (e.g., molecular) testing and can only be determined by a therapeutic trial of JAVYGTOR. ( 5.5 , 2.1 ) • Interaction with Levodopa : Seizures, over-stimulation or irritability may occur; monitor patients for a change in neurologic status. ( 5.6 , 7 ) • Hyperactivity : Monitor patients for hyperactivity. ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis JAVYGTOR is not recommended in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to sapropterin dihydrochloride. Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and rash, have occurred [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Signs of anaphylaxis include wheezing, dyspnea, coughing, hypotension, flushing, nausea, and rash. Discontinue treatment with JAVYGTOR in patients who experience anaphylaxis and initiate appropriate medical treatment. Continue dietary protein and Phe restriction in patients who experience anaphylaxis. 5.2 Upper Gastrointestinal Mucosal Inflammation Gastrointestinal (GI) adverse reactions suggestive of upper GI mucosal inflammation have been reported with sapropterin dihydrochloride. Serious adverse reactions included esophagitis and gastritis [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )]. If left untreated, these could lead to severe sequelae including esophageal stricture, esophageal ulcer, gastric ulcer, and bleeding and such complications have been reported in patients receiving JAVYGTOR tablets. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of upper GI mucosal inflammation. 5.3 Hypophenylalaninemia In clinical trials of sapropterin dihydrochloride, some PKU patients experienced hypophenylalaninemia (low blood Phe) during treatment with sapropterin dihydrochloride. In a clinical study of pediatric patients younger than 7 years old treated with sapropterin dihydrochloride 20 mg/kg per day, the incidence of hypophenylalaninemia was higher than in clinical trials of older patients [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. 5.4 Monitoring Blood Phe Levels During Treatment Prolonged elevations of blood Phe levels in patients with PKU can result in severe neurologic damage, including severe intellectual disability, developmental delay, microcephaly, delayed speech, seizures, and behavioral abnormalities. Conversely, prolonged levels of blood Phe that are too low have been associated with catabolism and endogenous protein breakdown, which has been associated with adverse developmental outcomes. Active management of dietary Phe intake while taking JAVYGTOR tablets are required to ensure adequate Phe control and nutritional balance. Monitor blood Phe levels during treatment to ensure adequate blood Phe level control. Frequent blood monitoring is recommended in the pediatric population [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )]. 5.5 Lack of Biochemical Response to JAVYGTOR Some patients with PKU do not show biochemical response (reduction in blood Phe) with treatment with JAVYGTOR. In two clinical trials at a sapropterin dihydrochloride dose of 20 mg/kg per day, 56% to 75% of pediatric PKU patients showed a biochemical response to sapropterin dihydrochloride, and in one clinical trial at a dose of 10 mg/kg per day, 20% of adult and pediatric PKU patients showed a biochemical response to sapropterin dihydrochloride [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Biochemical response to JAVYGTOR treatment cannot generally be pre-determined by laboratory testing (e.g., molecular testing), and should be determined through a therapeutic trial (evaluation) of sapropterin dihydrochloride response [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . 5.6 Interaction with Levodopa In a 10-year post-marketing safety surveillance program for a non-PKU indication using another sapropterin product, 3 patients with underlying neurological disorders experienced seizures, exacerbation of seizures, over-stimulation, and irritability during co-administration of levodopa and sapropterin. Monitor patients who are receiving levodopa for changes in neurological status during treatment with sapropterin dihydrochloride [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] . 5.7 Hyperactivity In the sapropterin dihydrochloride post-marketing safety surveillance program, 2 patients with PKU experienced hyperactivity when treated with sapropterin dihydrochloride [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Monitor patients for hyperactivity.
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 4 includes drugs with clinically important drug interactions when administered with sapropterin dihydrochloride and instructions for preventing or managing them. Table 4: Clinically Relevant Drug Interactions Levodopa Clinical Impact Sapropterin dihydrochloride may increase the availability of tyrosine, a precursor of levodopa. Neurologic events were reported post-marketing in patients receiving sapropterin and levodopa concomitantly for a non-PKU indication [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Intervention Monitor patients for a change in neurologic status. Inhibitors of Folate Synthesis (e.g., methotrexate, valproic acid, phenobarbital, trimethoprim) Clinical Impact In vitro and in vivo nonclinical data suggest that drugs that inhibit folate synthesis may decrease the bioavailability of endogenous BH4 by inhibiting the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, which is involved in the recycling (regeneration) of BH4. This reduction in net BH4 levels may increase Phe levels. Intervention Consider monitoring blood Phe levels more frequently during concomitant administration. An increased dosage of sapropterin dihydrochloride may be necessary to achieve a biochemical response. Drugs Affecting Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasorelaxation (e.g., PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, vardenafil, or tadalafil) Clinical Impact Both sapropterin dihydrochloride and PDE-5 inhibitors may induce vasorelaxation. A reduction in blood pressure could occur; however, the combined use of these medications has not been evaluated in humans. Intervention Monitor blood pressure. • Inhibitors of Folate Synthesis (e.g., methotrexate, valproic acid, phenobarbital, trimethoprim) : Can decrease endogenous BH4 levels; monitor blood Phe levels more frequently and adjust JAVYGTOR dosage as needed. ( 7 ) • Drugs Affecting Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasorelaxation (e.g., PDE-5 inhibitors) : Potential for vasorelaxation; monitor blood pressure. ( 7 )
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions ( ≥4%) are: headache, rhinorrhea, pharyngolaryngeal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, and nasal congestion ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc. at 1-888-375-3784 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 the rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. PKU Clinical Studies The safety of sapropterin dihydrochloride was evaluated in 7 clinical studies in patients with PKU (aged 1 month to 50 years) [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . In Studies1 to 4 (controlled and uncontrolled studies), 579 patients with PKU aged 4 to 49 years received sapropterin dihydrochloride in doses ranging from 5 to 20 mg/kg per day for lengths of treatment ranging from 1 to 164 weeks. The patient population was evenly distributed in gender, and approximately 95% of patients were Caucasian. The most common adverse reactions (≥4% of patients) were headache, rhinorrhea, pharyngolaryngeal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, and nasal congestion. The data described in Table 3 reflect exposure of 74 patients with PKU to sapropterin dihydrochloride at doses of 10 to 20 mg/kg per day for 6 to 10 weeks in two double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials (Studies 2 and 4). Table 3 enumerates adverse reactions occurring in at least 4% of patients treated with sapropterin dihydrochloride in the double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials described above. Table 3: Summary of Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥4% of Patients in Placebo-Controlled Clinical Studies with Sapropterin Dihydrochloride MedDRA Preferred Term Treatment Placebo (N=59) Sapropterin Dihydrochloride (N = 74) No. Patients (%) No. Patients (%) Headache 11 (15) 8 (14) Rhinorrhea 8 (11) 0 Pharyngolaryngeal pain 7(10) 1 (2) Diarrhea 6 (8) 3 (5) Vomiting 6 (8) 4 (7) Cough 5 (7) 3 (5) Nasal congestion 3 (4) 0 In open-label, uncontrolled clinical trials (Studies 1 and 3) all patients received sapropterin dihydrochloride in doses of 5 to 20 mg/kg per day, and adverse reactions were similar in type and frequency to those reported in the double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . In Study 5, 65 pediatric patients with PKU aged 1 month to 6 years received sapropterin dihydrochloride 20 mg/kg per day for 6 months. Adverse reactions in these patients were similar in frequency and type as those seen in other sapropterin dihydrochloride clinical trials except for an increased incidence of low Phe levels. Twenty-five percent (16 out of 65) of patients developed Phe levels below normal for age [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ), and Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. In Study 6, a long term, open-label, extension study of 111 patients aged 4 to 50 years, receiving sapropterin dihydrochloride in doses of ranging from 5 to 20 mg/kg per day, adverse reactions were similar in type and frequency to those reported in the previous clinical studies. Fifty-five patients received sapropterin dihydrochloride both as dissolved and intact tablets. There were no notable differences in the incidence or severity of adverse reactions between the two methods of administration. The mean (± SD) exposure to sapropterin for the entire study population was 659 ± 221 days (maximum 953 days). In Study 7, 27 pediatric patients with PKU aged 0 to 4 years received sapropterin dihydrochloride 10 mg/kg per day or 20 mg/kg per day. Adverse reactions were similar in type and frequency to those observed in other clinical trials, with the addition of rhinitis, which was reported in 2 subjects (7.4%). Safety Experience From Clinical Studies for Non-PKU Indications Approximately 800 healthy subjects and patients with disorders other than PKU, some of whom had underlying neurologic disorders or cardiovascular disease, have been administered a different formulation of the same active ingredient (sapropterin) in approximately 19 controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials. In these clinical trials, subjects were administered sapropterin at doses ranging from 1 to 100 mg/kg per day for lengths of exposure from 1 day to 2 years. Serious and severe adverse reactions (regardless of causality) during sapropterin administration were seizures, exacerbation of seizures [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] , dizziness, gastrointestinal bleeding, post-procedural bleeding, headache, irritability, myocardial infarction, overstimulation, and respiratory failure. Common adverse reactions were headache, peripheral edema, arthralgia, polyuria, agitation, dizziness, nausea, pharyngitis, abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, and upper respiratory tract infection. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been reported during post-approval use of sapropterin dihydrochloride. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and rash : Most hypersensitivity reactions occurred within several days of initiating treatment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Gastrointestinal reactions : esophagitis, gastritis, oropharyngeal pain, pharyngitis, esophageal pain, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Hyperactivity: Two cases have been reported. In one case, the patient received an accidental overdosage of sapropterin dihydrochloride [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Overdosage ( 10 )].
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from pregnancy safety studies, pharmacovigilance, and published case reportswith sapropterin use during pregnancy have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birthdefects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data). Uncontrolled bloodphenylalanine concentrations before and during pregnancy are associated with an increased riskof adverse pregnancy outcomes and fetal adverse effects (see Clinical Considerations) . An embryo-fetal development study with sapropterin dihydrochloride in rats using oral doses up to 3 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) given during the period of organogenesis showed no effects. In a rabbit study using oral administration of sapropterin dihydrochloride during the period of organogenesis, a rare defect, holoprosencephaly, was noted at 10 times the MRHD. All pregnancies have a background risk of major birth defects, pregnancy loss, or other adverse pregnancy outcomes. 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. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in pregnant women with PKU who maintain blood phenylalanine concentrations greater than 600 micromol/L during pregnancy is greater than the corresponding background risk for pregnant women without PKU. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryofetal risk Uncontrolled blood phenylalanine concentrations before and during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and fetal adverse effects. To reduce the risk of hyperphenylalaninemia-induced fetal adverse effects, blood phenylalanine concentrations should be maintained between 120 and 360 micromol/L during pregnancy and during the 3 months before conception [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )]. Data Human Data Uncontrolled Maternal PKU Available data from the Maternal Phenylketonuria Collaborative Study on 468 pregnancies and 331 live births in PKU-affected women demonstrated that uncontrolled Phe levels above 600 micromol/L are associated with a very high incidence of neurological, cardiac, facial dysmorphism, and growth anomalies. Control of blood phenylalanine during pregnancy is essential to reduce the incidence of Phe-induced teratogenic effects. Pregnancy Registry Data Available data from pregnancy sub-registries within the Phenylketonuria Developmental Outcomes and Safety (PKUDOS) Registry and the Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Adult Maternal Pediatric European Registry (KAMPER) have identified 72 live births (79 pregnancies) in women with PKU exposed to sapropterin during pregnancy. Three birth defects were reported, including one case each of microcephaly, cleft palate, and tongue tie. The two major birth defects (microcephaly and cleft palate) were associated with Phe levels greater than 360 micromol/L during pregnancy. Animal Data No effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in a reproduction study in rats using oral doses of up to 400 mg/kg per day sapropterin dihydrochloride (about 3 times the MRHD of 20 mg/kg per day, based on body surface area) administered during the period of organogenesis. However, in a rabbit reproduction study, oral administration of a maximum dose of 600 mg/kg per day (about 10 times the MRHD, based on body surface area) during the period of organogenesis was associated with a non-statistically significant increase in the incidence of holoprosencephaly in two high dose-treated litters (4 fetuses), compared to one control-treated litter (1 fetus).

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