Givosiran

Generic Name
Givosiran
Brand Names
Givlaari
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
1639325-43-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
ROV204583W
Background

Givosiran is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed towards 5-aminolevulinic acid synthase, a critical enzyme in the heme biosynthesis pathway. It is manufactured by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and was first approved for use in the United States in November 2019 for the treatment of adults with acute hepatic porphyria, a genetic disorder in which the overprodu...

Indication

用于治疗急性肝卟啉症(AHP)。

AHP是一类非常罕见的遗传性疾病(罕见病),其特征是使人衰弱的、潜在危及生命的发作,对一些患者来说,疾病的慢性表现会对日常功能和生活质量产生负面影响。AHP的长期并发症包括慢性神经性疼痛、高血压、慢性肾病和肝病。

Associated Conditions
Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
Associated Therapies
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