OLPRUVA (sodium phenylbutyrate)
OLPRUVA is indicated for the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorder; Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2022-12-22
- Patent Cliff
- 2036
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- FOR SUSPENSION
OLPRUVA Approval History
What OLPRUVA Treats
2 indicationsOLPRUVA is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2022. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Urea Cycle Disorder
- Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy
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Clinical Trial Registry
9 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06069375 | STUDY23060034 | Ph 2 | suspended | Study of Sodium Phenylbutyrate (ACER-001) for the Treatment of Patients With Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD) |
| NCT07125066 | STUDY25060137 | Ph 1 | enrolling by invitation | An Individual Patient, Open Label Study to Use ACER-001 to Treat Combined D,L-2 Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria (C-2HGA) |
| NCT06773026 | STUDY24100064 | Ph 2 | recruiting | Study of Sodium Phenylbutyrate (ACER-001) for the Treatment of Pediatric and Adults Patients With Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD) |
| NCT05349435 | PBI-4050-CT-9-21 | Ph 1 | terminated | A Healthy Volunteer Study to Compare Fezagepras (PBI-4050) With Sodium Phenylbutyrate |
| NCT03734263 TIGEM2-PDH | TIGEM2-PDH | Ph 2 | completed | Use of Phenylbutyrate Therapy for Patients With Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency. |
| NCT00345605 results posted | RDCRN 5102 U54HD061221 | Ph 2 | completed | Arginine and Buphenyl in Patients With Argininosuccinic Aciduria (ASA), a Urea Cycle Disorder |
| NCT01096095 | CONEP CAAE 0527.0.001.000-07 | Ph 2 | withdrawn | Pilot Study of Safety and Efficacy of Sodium Phenylbutyrate in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 |
| NCT00439218 NPTUNE 02 results posted | N01NS42361_NPTUNE02 HHSN265200423611C, N01NS42361 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | terminated | Clinical Trial of Sodium Phenylbutyrate in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I |
| NCT00439569 NPTUNE01 results posted | N01NS42361_NPTUNE01 HHSN265200423611C, N01NS42361 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | terminated | Clinical Trial of Sodium Phenylbutyrate in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Types II or III |
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Trial Timeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
OLPRUVA FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)OLPRUVA is indicated for the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorder; Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy.
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Patent Timeline
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