Rivfloza

Generic name: Nedosiran
Dosage form: subcutaneous injection: 80 mg (0.5 mL) single-dose vial, 128 mg (0.8 mL) single-dose Pre-filled Syringe, 160 mg (1 mL) single-dose Pre-filled Syringe
Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents

Usage of Rivfloza

Rivfloza (nedosiran) is a medication used to lower urinary oxalate levels in specific patients with hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1). Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is a genetic disorder where there is an overproduction of oxalate, which results in too much oxalate in the urine and this causes kidney stones and chronic kidney disease, among other complications. Rivfloza works to lower oxalate levels by decreasing an enzyme (hepatic lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)) involved in making oxalate.

Rivfloza is an LDHA-directed small interfering RNA medicine. Rivfloza is usually given as an injection under the skin (suBCutaneously) once a month.

Rivfloza became an FDA-approved medicine on September 29, 2023, after positive results from a randomized, double-blind trial called PHYOX2. This trial assessed the average 24-hour urinary oxalate excretion at various intervals (90, 120, 150, and 180 days). Rivfloza reduced the urinary oxalate excretion level by 37%, and the placebo group levels increased by 12%, with the difference between the group being 49%.

Rivfloza side effects

Common Side Effects include:

Mild injection site reactions in patients with PH1 (39%) skin redness, pain, bruising, and rash.

These are not all the possible side effects of Rivfloza. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Novo Nordisk at 1-844-906-5099.

Before taking Rivfloza

Pregnancy

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. There is not enough data from reports of pregnancy in clinical trials with Rivfloza to know if it will harm your unborn baby.

Breastfeeding

Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, as It is not known if Rivfloza passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with this injection.

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How to use Rivfloza

Use Rivfloza exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.

Rivfloza is usually given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously) once a month.

Your healthcare provider will prescribe the dose that is right for you based on your body weight.

Rivfloza comes as a single-dose Pre-filled Syringe and a single-dose vial.

Your healthcare provider will show you how to prepare and inject this medicine.

Do not try to inject this medicine until you have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider.

For children 9 to 11 years of age weighing 110 pounds (50 kilograms) or more, it is recommended that the Pre-filled Syringe be given by a healthcare provider or caregiver.

Rivfloza Dosage forms and strengths

80 mg (0.5 mL) single-dose vial

128 mg (0.8 mL) single-dose Pre-filled Syringe

160 mg (1 mL) single-dose Pre-filled Syringe

What other drugs will affect Rivfloza

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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