Idhifa

Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute

Treatment

1 FDA approval

9 Active Studies for Idhifa

What is Idhifa

Enasidenib

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Enasidenib is a medication used to treat adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It is specifically used for patients with mutations in the IDH2 gene, which is present in 12-20% of adult AML patients. To determine eligibility for this drug, testing for the presence of the IDH2 mutation is done on blood or bone marrow samples. Enasidenib prevents cell growth by inhibiting the mutant IDH2 enzyme, as well as other enzymes that contribute to abnormal cell differentiation. It was approved by the FDA in 2017 and is now available for use for those who

Idhifa

is the brand name

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Idhifa Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Idhifa

Enasidenib

2017

2

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Enasidenib, also called Idhifa, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute .

Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute

Effectiveness

How Idhifa Affects Patients

A study involving adults with certain types of leukemia found that taking enasidenib led to a 40.3% response rate, and the drug was associated with cellular growth and maturation. There is no evidence that enasidenib causes problems with the heart's rhythm.

How Idhifa works in the body

Enasidenib works by inhibiting a certain enzyme found in mitochondria. This enzyme, called IDH2, helps with different processes in the body, including helping the body adapt to low oxygen levels and changing the structure of genes. In some cases, this enzyme can be mutated, which can cause a type of cancer. Enasidenib works by targeting this mutated form of the enzyme, reducing levels of a substance called 2-hydroxyglutarate and promoting proper cell growth.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Idhifa is contingent upon the diagnosed state. The dosage is also contingent upon the technique of administration listed in the following table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Idhifa.

Common Idhifa Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Enasidenib.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Enasidenib.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Enasidenib.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be increased when combined with Enasidenib.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be increased when combined with Enasidenib.

Idhifa Toxicity & Overdose Risk

In laboratory tests, enasidenib was not found to cause genetic mutations or damage. However, in repeat-dose toxicity studies, enasidenib was found to cause damage to the reproductive systems of both males and females, including reduced sperm count, deterioration of the prostate and seminal vesicles, decreased egg production, and atrophied uterus.

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Idhifa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Idhifa?

71 active studies are investigating the effectiveness of Idhifa in ameliorating Acute Myelocytic Leukemia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute

7 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

Idhifa Reviews: What are patients saying about Idhifa?

4.7

Patient Review

10/17/2022

Idhifa for acute myeloid leukemia with IDH2 mutation

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this winter will be hospital-free! This drug has really been a lifesaver.
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Patient Q&A Section about idhifa

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Who manufactures IDHIFA?

"The FDA approved Idhifa for Celgene Corporation and the RealTime IDH2 Assay for Abbott Laboratories on August 1, 2017."

Answered by AI

What is IDHIFA used for?

"IDHIFA is a medication that is used to treat people with acute myeloid leukemia who have an isocitrate. The safety and effectiveness of this medication has not been studied in children."

Answered by AI

Is IDHIFA FDA-approved?

"is the date that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved enasidenib (IDHIFA, Celgene Corp.) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia who have an isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) mutation."

Answered by AI

How is IDHIFA administered?

"The ideal dosage of IDHIFA is 100 mg taken by mouth once every day with or without food until the sicknessShow progression or intolerable poisonousness. For patients without sickness progression or intolerable poisonousness, treat for a base time of 6 months to allow time for clinical reaction."

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Clinical Trials for Idhifa

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CD64 CAR T Cell Therapy for Leukemia and MDS

18+
All Sexes
Aurora, CO

This is a Phase 1, open label, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety, expansion, persistence, and preliminary clinical activity of lentivirally transduced autologous T cells expressing anti-CD64 chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) expressing tandem CD3ζ and 4-1BB (CD3ζ/4-1BB) costimulatory domains in subjects with refractory or relapsed (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). This CAR T cell product will be referred to as "CD64 CAR T" which is CD64 directed, autologous, genetically modified CAR T cells. The primary objective identify the safety profile and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of CD64 CAR T in subjects with R/R AML or MDS as determined by the defined DLTs using a standard Bayesian Optimal Interval (BOIN) design.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

University of Colorado Hospital

Mathew Angelos, MD, PhD

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Imetelstat Combinations for AML

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

IMAGINE is a two-part trial to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of imetelstat in combination with azacitidine with or without venetoclax in patients with relapsed or refractory AML. The trial will consist of a safety run-in phase (Part A) employing a 3+3 design to monitor dose-limiting toxicities of imetelstat when administered in combination with a fixed dose of azacitidine. Part B will consist of a phase 1b trial employing a BOIN12 design to determine the optimal biological dose of imetelstat, starting at a lower dose level, in combination with azacitidine and venetoclax. Total of up to 36 participants will be accrued over 54 months at Mount Sinai Hospital. Estimated duration of trial is 114 months including recruitment, screening, treatment, and follow-up.

Phase 1
Recruiting

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Douglas Tremblay, MD

Geron Corporation

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Revumenib + Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

1 - 30
All Sexes
Memphis, TN

This is a research study to find out if adding a new study drug called revumenib to commonly used chemotherapy drugs is safe and if they have beneficial effects in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage (ALAL) that did not go into remission after treatment (refractory) or has come back after treatment (relapsed), and to determine the total dose of the 3-drug combination of revumenib, azacitidine and venetoclax that can be given safely in participants also taking an anti-fungal drug. Primary Objective * To determine the safety and tolerability of revumenib + azacitidine + venetoclax in pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory AML or ALAL. Secondary Objectives * Describe the rates of complete remission (CR), complete remission with incomplete count recovery (CRi), and overall survival for patients treated with revumenib + azacitidine + venetoclax at the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D).

Phase 1
Recruiting

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (+8 Sites)

Hiroto Inaba, MD, PhD

Syndax Pharmaceuticals

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Venetoclax + CLAG-M for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Seattle, WA

This phase I/II trial finds the best dose, side effects and how well giving venetoclax in combination with cladribine, cytarabine, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, and mitoxantrone (CLAG-M) in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia and high-grade myeloid neoplasms. Venetoclax may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Chemotherapy drugs, such as cladribine, cytarabine, and mitoxantrone, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving venetoclax with CLAG-M may kill more cancer cells.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Mary-Beth M. Percival

AbbVie