FDA Approves TNKase (tenecteplase) for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Adults
FDA Approves TNKase (tenecteplase) for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Adults
South San Francisco, CA -- March 3, 2025 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TNKase (tenecteplase), a thrombolytic or clot-dissolving agent, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults. This approval of TNKase marks Genentech’s second approval for stroke, reinforcing the company's long-standing dedication to advancing stroke care as the developer of the only two FDA-approved medicines for AIS, TNKase and Activase® (alteplase).
TNKase is delivered as a single five-second intravenous (IV) bolus, a faster and simpler administration compared to the standard-of-care, Activase, which is administered as an IV bolus followed by a 60-minute infusion. Genentech will also be introducing a new 25 mg vial configuration in the coming months to support the approval of TNKase for AIS.
“Today’s approval is a significant step forward and underscores our commitment to advancing stroke treatment options for patients,” said Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.D., Genentech’s chief medical officer and head of Global Product Development. “TNKase provides a faster and simpler administration, which can be critical for anyone who is dealing with an acute stroke.”
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, affecting more than 795,000 people each year. During an AIS, brain damage occurs and progresses rapidly, meaning every moment without intervention leads to irreversible loss of nervous tissue, making immediate medical care crucial.
The approval is based on a large multi-center non-inferiority study demonstrating that TNKase is comparable to Activase in AIS patients in terms of safety and efficacy. The AcT (Alteplase compared to Tenecteplase) trial compared TNKase to Activase in treating patients with acute ischemic stroke who presented with a disabling neurological deficit. This investigator-initiated study was conducted by the University of Calgary, was funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research, and enrolled patients across 22 stroke centers in Canada.
TNKase is also FDA-approved for the treatment of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in adults.
About TNKase® (tenecteplase)
TNKase® (tenecteplase) is a tissue plasminogen activator, clot-dissolving, thrombolytic medicine. TNKase is administered as a single five-second intravenous bolus and starts a biochemical reaction that can break down fibrin, a component of blood clots. The most frequent adverse reactions associated with tenecteplase are bleeding and hypersensitivity. TNKase is now indicated for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults. The Dosage and Administration section of the label recommends to initiate treatment as soon as possible and within 3 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. TNKase is also indicated to reduce the risk of death associated with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The Dosage and Administration section of the label recommends initiating treatment as soon as possible after the onset of STEMI symptoms. Alteplase and tenecteplase are marketed and supplied by Genentech in the United States and Canada under the brands Activase and TNKase; and by Boehringer Ingelheim in all other countries except the United States, Canada and Japan under the brands Actilyse® and Metalyse®.
Important Safety Information
Bleeding can occur 1 or more days after administration of TNKase. Patients should tell their healthcare provider if they experience signs or symptoms consistent with bleeding (e.g., unusual bruising; pink or brown urine; red, black, or tarry stools; coughing up blood; vomiting blood or blood that looks like coffee grounds) or symptoms of a stroke. Patients should inform their doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs they are currently taking.
Patients and their caregivers are encouraged to report side effects to Genentech and the FDA. They may contact Genentech by calling 1-888-835-2555. They may contact the FDA by visiting https://www.fda.gov/medwatch or calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see full Prescribing Information for additional Dosing and Administration and Important Safety Information.
For more information, go to https://www.tnkase.com.
About Genentech in Stroke
For decades, Roche and Genentech have been conducting neuroscience research and clinical trials aimed at exploring areas of the highest medical need. We have grown and advanced our neuroscience portfolio to be one of the most diverse and promising in the industry. From the approval of Activase in 1996, the first clot-dissolving medicine approved for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke and the standard-of-care in the United States, Genentech has a long-standing commitment to advancing stroke care.
About Genentech
Founded more than 40 years ago, Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. The company, a member of the Roche Group, has headquarters in South San Francisco, California. For additional information about the company, please visit http://www.gene.com.
Source: Genentech
Posted : 2025-03-04 12:00
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