Anzupgo (delgocitinib)

Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors Topical Cream (GRAM)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Delgocitinib is a pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor.

Delgocitinib, a pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, inhibits the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2). JAK signaling involves recruitment of signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) to cytokine receptors, and activation and subsequent localization of STATs to the nucleus, leading to the expression of cytokine-responsive genes to induce specific biological responses in target cells. The exact mechanism of action of delgocitinib in the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema is currently not known.

There is no evidence of accumulation with twice daily topical application of delgocitinib. Plasma protein binding of delgocitinib is 22--29%. Following repeated topical application, the average half-life of delgocitinib is estimated to be 21 hours.

Delgocitinib does not undergo extensive metabolism. Following oral administration, 4 metabolites (formed via oxidation and glucuronide conjugation) were detected at <2% of the average unchanged delgocitinib plasma concentrations. The limited metabolism of delgocitinib occurs primarily through cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 3A4/5 and to a lesser extent by CYP1A1, 2C9, 2C19, and 2D6.

Delgocitinib is primarily eliminated unchanged in the urine by renal excretion at approximately 75% of the total dose after oral administration.

USES: This medication is used to treat chronic hand eczema. Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. Delgocitinib works by weakening the skin's defense (immune) system, which can help relieve symptoms of eczema on the hand.

It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors.

Generic name: delgocitinib
Pronunciation: (DEL-goe-SYE-ti-nib)
Drug class: Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Anzupgo:

  • Chronic Hand Eczema

Also known as: Chronic Hand Dermatitis.

Dosing

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Drug interactions

Drug interaction studies with delgocitinib have not been performed.

Delgocitinib does not inhibit or induce cytochrome P-450 (CYP) enzymes or inhibit transporter systems such as P-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BRCP), organic anion transporter polypeptide (OATP), organic anion transporters (OAT), organic cation transporters (OCT), or multidrug and toxin extrusion (MATE) at clinically relevant concentrations.

Contraindications

*None.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse effects of delgocitinib cream (<=1% of patients) are application site pain, paresthesia, pruritus, erythema, and bacterial skin infections including finger cellulitis, paronychia, other skin infections, leukopenia, and neutropenia.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Chronic hand eczema
L23ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis
L23.9ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L30.9ICD10CMDermatitis, unspecified

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data