Roxadustat
- Generic Name
- Roxadustat
- Brand Names
- Evrenzo
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H16N2O5
- CAS Number
- 808118-40-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- X3O30D9YMX
- Background
Roxadustat is a first-in-class hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. It works by reducing the breakdown of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which is a transcription factor that stimulates red blood cell production in response to low oxygen levels. Roxadustat was first approved by...
- Indication
Roxadustat is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Associated Conditions
- Anemia
- Associated Therapies
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