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|Articles|November 23, 2021
Daily Medication Pearl: Tavneos (avacopan) for Severe Active Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody-Associated Vasculitis
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Avacopan is a complement 5a receptor (C5aR) antagonist that inhibits the interaction between C5aR and the anaphylatoxin C5a.
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Indication: Tavneos is a complement 5a receptor (C5aR) antagonist indicated as an adjunctive treatment for adult patients with severe active anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.
Insight:
- Dosing:The recommended dosage is 30 mg (three 10 mg capsules) twice daily, with food.
- Dosage form: 10 mg capsules
- Adverse events: The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) include nausea, headache, hypertension, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, fatigue, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, blood creatinine increased, and paresthesia.
- Mechanism of action:Avacopan is a complement 5a receptor (C5aR) antagonist that inhibits the interaction between C5aR and the anaphylatoxin C5a. Avacopan blocks C5a-mediated neutrophil activation and migration.
- Manufacturer: ChemoCentryx
References
- Approval Information. Tavneos (Avacopan); ChemoCentryx. October 2021. Accessed November 22, 2021.
https://www.chemocentryx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FINAL-PI-and-Med-Guide-7-Oct-21.pdf - Tavneos Physician Website. Chemocentryx. Accessed November 22, 2021.
https://tavneos.com/hcp/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkI659bei9AIVIiCtBh0ywAUpEAAYASAAEgJvTfD_BwE - ChemoCentryx Taneos US FDA Approval. ChemoCentryx; October 8, 2021. Accessed November 22, 2021.
https://ir.chemocentryx.com/static-files/2803ef08-be6b-4000-9975-0a02abe1b5a1
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