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    DOJOLVI (triheptanoin) is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for LC-FAOD.

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    CPT I
    (carnitine palmitoyltransferase I) deficiency2,3
    Cause

    Mutation in the CPT1A gene; prevents long-chain fatty acids from being transported into the cells’ mitochondria for breakdown

    Estimated Incidence
    1:750,000 to 1:2,000,000
    CACT
    (carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase) deficiency2,4,5
    Cause

    Mutation in the SLC25A20 gene; prevents long-chain fatty acids from being transported into the cells’ mitochondria for breakdown

    Estimated Incidence
    1:750,000 to 1:2,000,000
    CPT II
    (carnitine palmitoyltransferase II) deficiency2,3
    Cause

    Mutation in the CPT2 gene; prevents long-chain fatty acids from being transported into the cells’ mitochondria for breakdown

    Estimated Incidence
    1:750,000 to 1:2,000,000
    VLCAD
    (very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase) deficiency2,3
    Cause

    Mutation in the ACADVL gene; prevents long-chain fatty acids from being broken down via fatty acid beta-oxidation

    Estimated Incidence
    1:85,000
    TFP
    (trifunctional protein) deficiency2,3
    Cause

    Mutations in both the HADHA and HADHB genes; leads to defects in the entire TFP complex and prevents long-chain fatty acids from being broken down via fatty acid beta-oxidation

    Estimated Incidence
    1:750,000
    LCHAD
    (long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase) deficiency2,3
    Cause

    Mutation in the HADHA gene; encodes for a subunit of TFP and prevents long-chain fatty acids from being broken down via fatty acid beta-oxidation

    Estimated Incidence
    1:250,000

    LC-FAOD are a group of rare, often serious, and life-threatening autosomal recessive disorders that result from defective enzymes involved in the mitochondrial transport and catabolism of long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs). Each type of LC-FAOD is named for the specific enzyme that is affected.3,6-8

    DOJOLVI IS A UNIQUE, ODD-CHAIN, MEDIUM-LENGTH FATTY ACID

    DOJOLVI (triheptanoin) is a synthetic medium odd-chain (C7) triglyceride consisting of three odd-chain, 7-carbon-length fatty acids.

    It is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for patients of all ages diagnosed with LC-FAOD.

    DOJOLVI® (triheptanoin) structure

    DOJOLVI (triheptanoin) is a synthetic medium odd-chain (C7) triglyceride consisting of three odd-chain, 7-carbon-length fatty acids.

    It is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for patients of all ages diagnosed with LC-FAOD.

    DOJOLVI® (triheptanoin) active metabolite (heptanoate) structure

    Each 7-carbon fatty acid (heptanoate) in DOJOLVI (triheptanoin) provides a source of calories and fatty acids to bypass the enzyme deficiencies in LC-FAOD for energy production and replacement.

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    References:

    1. DOJOLVI (triheptanoin) US Prescribing Information; October 2023.
    2. Lindner M, Hoffmann GF, Matern D. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2010;33(5):521-526.
    3. Vockley J. Am J Manag Care. 2020;26(suppl 7):S147-S154.
    4. Pennisi EM, Garibaldi M, Antonini G. J Clin Med. 2018;7(12):E472.
    5. Vitoria I, Martín-Hernández E, Peña-Quintana L, et al. JIMD Rep. 2015;20:11-20.
    6. Knottnerus SJG, Bleeker JC, Wüst RCI, et al. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2018;19(1):93-106.
    7. Wajner M, Amaral AU. Biosci Rep. 2015;36(1):e00281.
    8. Wanders RJ, Ruiter JP, IJLst L, Waterham HR, Houten SM. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2010;33(5):479-494.

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    INDICATION

    DOJOLVI is a medium-chain triglyceride indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD).

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Feeding Tube Dysfunction

    • Feeding tube performance and functionality can degrade over time depending on usage and environmental conditions. In clinical trials, feeding tube dysfunction was reported in patients receiving triheptanoin. The contribution of DOJOLVI cannot be ruled out. Do not administer DOJOLVI in feeding tubes manufactured of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Regularly monitor the feeding tube to ensure proper functioning and integrity.

    Intestinal Malabsorption in Patients with Pancreatic Insufficiency

    • Pancreatic enzymes hydrolyze triheptanoin and release heptanoate as medium-chain fatty acids in the small intestine. Low or absent pancreatic enzymes may result in reduced absorption of heptanoate subsequently leading to insufficient supplementation of medium-chain fatty acids. Avoid administration of DOJOLVI in patients with pancreatic insufficiency.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS

    Gastrointestinal (GI)

    • The most common GI-related adverse reactions reported in the pooled safety population of Studies 1 and 2 were abdominal pain (abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, GI pain) [60%], diarrhea [44%], vomiting [44%], and nausea [14%].

    DRUG INTERACTIONS

    Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitors

    • Co-administration of triheptanoin with a pancreatic lipase inhibitor (e.g., orlistat) may reduce exposure to the triheptanoin metabolite, heptanoate, and reduce the clinical effect of triheptanoin. Avoid co-administration of DOJOLVI with pancreatic lipase inhibitors.

    USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    Pregnancy and Lactation

    • There are no available data on triheptanoin use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There is a pregnancy safety study for DOJOLVI. If a patient becomes pregnant while receiving DOJOLVI, healthcare providers should report DOJOLVI exposure by calling Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657.
    • There are no data on the presence of triheptanoin or its metabolites in human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the clinical need for DOJOLVI and any potential adverse effect on the breastfed infant from DOJOLVI or from the underlying maternal condition.

    PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    • Instruct the patient or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling, which includes information on the appropriate oral or feeding tube preparation, administration, and storage.

    You may report side effects to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.


    Please see full Prescribing Information for a complete discussion of the risks associated with DOJOLVI.

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    INDICATION

    DOJOLVI is a medium-chain triglyceride indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD).

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Feeding Tube Dysfunction

    • Feeding tube performance and functionality can degrade over time depending on usage and environmental conditions. In clinical trials, feeding tube dysfunction was reported in patients receiving triheptanoin. The contribution of DOJOLVI cannot be ruled out. Do not administer DOJOLVI in feeding tubes manufactured of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Regularly monitor the feeding tube to ensure proper functioning and integrity.

    Intestinal Malabsorption in Patients with Pancreatic Insufficiency

    • Pancreatic enzymes hydrolyze triheptanoin and release heptanoate as medium-chain fatty acids in the small intestine. Low or absent pancreatic enzymes may result in reduced absorption of heptanoate subsequently leading to insufficient supplementation of medium-chain fatty acids. Avoid administration of DOJOLVI in patients with pancreatic insufficiency.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS

    Gastrointestinal (GI)

    • The most common GI-related adverse reactions reported in the pooled safety population of Studies 1 and 2 were abdominal pain (abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, GI pain) [60%], diarrhea [44%], vomiting [44%], and nausea [14%].

    DRUG INTERACTIONS

    Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitors

    • Co-administration of triheptanoin with a pancreatic lipase inhibitor (e.g., orlistat) may reduce exposure to the triheptanoin metabolite, heptanoate, and reduce the clinical effect of triheptanoin. Avoid co-administration of DOJOLVI with pancreatic lipase inhibitors.

    USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    Pregnancy and Lactation

    • There are no available data on triheptanoin use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There is a pregnancy safety study for DOJOLVI. If a patient becomes pregnant while receiving DOJOLVI, healthcare providers should report DOJOLVI exposure by calling Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657.
    • There are no data on the presence of triheptanoin or its metabolites in human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the clinical need for DOJOLVI and any potential adverse effect on the breastfed infant from DOJOLVI or from the underlying maternal condition.

    PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    • Instruct the patient or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling, which includes information on the appropriate oral or feeding tube preparation, administration, and storage.

    You may report side effects to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.


    Please see full Prescribing Information for a complete discussion of the risks associated with DOJOLVI.

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