Long-term study confirms DUVYZAT clinical trial results

After the initial clinical trial, researchers have continued to track participants in the study. This study is still ongoing, but the information shown includes results collected from October 2017 to December 2021.

The long-term study included 194 participants with Duchenne, all aged 6 years or older

All of the participants were taking DUVYZAT + steroids for over 18 months.

Naythan and Ethan, both taking DUVYZAT for 5+ years
Naythan and Ethan, both taking DUVYZAT for 5+ years.

The long-term study included 194 participants with Duchenne, all aged 6 years or older

All of the participants were taking DUVYZAT + steroids for over 18 months.

Some participants in the long-term study took DUVYZAT + steroids for up to 8 years due to participation in prior clinical trials.

MAIN MEASURE

Long-term safety results with DUVYZAT

The main measure of the long-term study was to better understand the safety of DUVYZAT over an extended period of time.

  • Side effects in the long-term study were similar to those in the prior clinical trial
  • 87% of participants experienced side effects; most were mild or moderate in severity
  • Serious side effects occurred in 12% of participants, though none were fatal or life threatening

Continued observations with DUVYZAT

In the ongoing study, researchers also looked at how long participants taking DUVYZAT + steroids were likely to maintain their muscle strength and ability to walk. These results were compared with information from people with Duchenne who were treated with steroids but did not receive DUVYZAT.

Results suggest that participants taking DUVYZAT + steroids may maintain:

Ability to walk for

2.9 years longer*

Ability to rise from
the floor for 

2.0 years longer*

Ability to climb
4 stairs for

3.3 years longer*

*Compared to people who did not take DUVYZAT but were taking steroids. These results reflect the median (middle point) amount of extra time that participants were able to keep their abilities.
More than 2000 people with Duchenne have been prescribed DUVYZAT. Includes global patients (US and EU participants).

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about DUVYZAT?

  • Low platelet counts in your blood (thrombocytopenia). Platelets are important for blood clotting, so having fewer can increase your risk of bleeding or bruising. Your doctor will check your blood count before you start DUVYZAT and regularly during treatment for signs of thrombocytopenia. Call your doctor right away if you notice unusual bleeding or small red or purple spots on the skin.
  • Increased levels of fat (triglycerides) in your blood. You may not have any symptoms, so your doctor will do blood tests before you start DUVYZAT and regularly during treatment to check your triglyceride levels.
  • Frequent watery loose stools (diarrhea) and vomiting. DUVYZAT can cause vomiting and moderate to severe diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, you should keep track of the frequency and severity of your diarrhea symptoms, drink plenty of fluids, and contact your doctor.
  • If thrombocytopenia, increased triglycerides, or diarrhea cannot be managed, your doctor may change your dose or stop your treatment with DUVYZAT, if needed.

Before taking DUVYZAT, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including:

  • any heart problems or medicines you take that could increase your chance for irregular heart rhythms.
  • any bleeding problems.

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

Taking DUVYZAT with certain other medicines may affect each other. Taking DUVYZAT with other medicines can cause serious side effects. Do not start or stop other medicines without talking to your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of DUVYZAT?

  • DUVYZAT can cause serious side effects, including changes in the electrical activity of your heart called QT prolongation. QT prolongation can increase the risk of developing a type of irregular heart rhythm known as Torsades de Pointes. Call your doctor right away if you feel faint, have an irregular heartbeat, feel dizzy, or lose consciousness. See the section titled “What is the most important information I should know about DUVYZAT?” for more information about side effects.

The most common side effects (occurring in >5% of DUVYZAT-treated patients) included diarrhea, abdominal pain, low platelet levels, nausea/vomiting, high triglyceride levels, elevated temperature/fever, muscle aches, rash, joint pain, fatigue, constipation and decreased appetite.

These are not all of the possible side effects of DUVYZAT. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is DUVYZAT?

DUVYZAT is a prescription medicine for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in people 6 years of age and older. It is not known if DUVYZAT is safe and effective in children under age 6.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.
More than 2000 people with Duchenne have been prescribed DUVYZAT. Includes global patients (US and EU participants).

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about DUVYZAT?

  • Low platelet counts in your blood (thrombocytopenia). Platelets are important for blood clotting, so having fewer can increase your risk of bleeding or bruising. Your doctor will check your blood count before you start DUVYZAT and regularly during treatment for signs of thrombocytopenia. Call your doctor right away if you notice unusual bleeding or small red or purple spots on the skin.
  • Increased levels of fat (triglycerides) in your blood. You may not have any symptoms, so your doctor will do blood tests before you start DUVYZAT and regularly during treatment to check your triglyceride levels.
  • Frequent watery loose stools (diarrhea) and vomiting. DUVYZAT can cause vomiting and moderate to severe diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs, you should keep track of the frequency and severity of your diarrhea symptoms, drink plenty of fluids, and contact your doctor.
  • If thrombocytopenia, increased triglycerides, or diarrhea cannot be managed, your doctor may change your dose or stop your treatment with DUVYZAT, if needed.

Before taking DUVYZAT, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including:

  • any heart problems or medicines you take that could increase your chance for irregular heart rhythms.
  • any bleeding problems.

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

Taking DUVYZAT with certain other medicines may affect each other. Taking DUVYZAT with other medicines can cause serious side effects. Do not start or stop other medicines without talking to your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of DUVYZAT?

  • DUVYZAT can cause serious side effects, including changes in the electrical activity of your heart called QT prolongation. QT prolongation can increase the risk of developing a type of irregular heart rhythm known as Torsades de Pointes. Call your doctor right away if you feel faint, have an irregular heartbeat, feel dizzy, or lose consciousness. See the section titled “What is the most important information I should know about DUVYZAT?” for more information about side effects.

The most common side effects (occurring in >5% of DUVYZAT-treated patients) included diarrhea, abdominal pain, low platelet levels, nausea/vomiting, high triglyceride levels, elevated temperature/fever, muscle aches, rash, joint pain, fatigue, constipation and decreased appetite.

These are not all of the possible side effects of DUVYZAT. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Indication

What is DUVYZAT?

DUVYZAT is a prescription medicine for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in people 6 years of age and older. It is not known if DUVYZAT is safe and effective in children under age 6.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.