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Fosdenopterin Hydrobromide

Fosdenopterin Hydrobromide is a prescription medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.

Type
Prescription only (Rx)
Brand names
Nulibry
Taken
Intravenous
Label
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc., revised May 26, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Generic
No · details

What it is used for

NULIBRY is indicated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) Type A. NULIBRY is cyclic pyranopterin monophosphate (cPMP) indicated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) Type A. ( 1 )

Forms and strengths

For injection: 9.5 mg of fosdenopterin, as a white to pale yellow lyophilized powder or cake in a single-dose vial for reconstitution. For injection: 9.5 mg of fosdenopterin as a lyophilized powder or cake in a single-dose vial for reconstitution. ( 3 )

Who should not take it (contraindications)

None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and precautions

Potential for Photosensitivity : Advise patients/caregivers to avoid patient exposure to sunlight, and to have the patient wear sunscreen, protective clothing, and sunglasses when exposed to the sun. If photosensitivity occurs, advise caregivers/patients to seek medical attention immediately and consider a dermatological evaluation. ( 5.1 , 13.2 )

5.1 Potential for Photosensitivity Animal studies have identified that NULIBRY has phototoxic potential [ see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.2 ) ]. Advise NULIBRY-treated patients or their caregivers to avoid or minimize patient exposure to direct sunlight and artificial UV light exposure (i.e., UVA or UVB phototherapy) and adopt precautionary measures (e.g., have the patient wear protective clothing and hats, use broad spectrum sunscreen with high sun protection factor (SPF) in patients 6 months of age and older, and wear sunglasses when exposed to the sun). If photosensitivity occurs, advise caregivers/patients to seek medical attention immediately and consider a dermatological evaluation.

Side effects (adverse reactions)

The most common adverse reactions (>25%) were catheter-related complications, pyrexia, viral infection, pneumonia, otitis media, vomiting, cough/sneezing, viral upper respiratory infection, gastroenteritis, bacteremia, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sentynl Therapeutcis, Inc. at 888-507-5206 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Overview of Safety Evaluation The safety of NULIBRY was assessed in 37 pediatric patients and healthy adults who received at least one intravenous infusion of NULIBRY or an E. coli derived non-salt, anhydrous form of cPMP (recombinant cPMP or rcPMP, which has the same active moiety and therefore the same biologic activity as NULIBRY). Of these 37 patients/healthy adults, 13 were pediatric patients with MoCD Type A in Studies 1, 2, and 3 [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] , 6 were pediatric patients with presumptive MoCD Type A but who were later confirmed to not have MoCD Type A, and 18 were healthy adults (without MoCD Type A) in a Phase 1 study. Adverse Reactions Assessment of adverse reactions for NULIBRY is based on data from two open-label, single-arm studies, Study 1 (n=8) and Study 2 (n=1), in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of MoCD Type A (8 of the 9 patients were previously treated with rcPMP). In these studies, patients received a daily intravenous infusion of NULIBRY. The median exposure to NULIBRY was 4.3 years and ranged from 8 days to 5.6 years [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. In these studies, 44% of patients were males and 56% were females, 67% were White and 33% were Asian. The mean age was 14 days and ranged from 1 day to 69 days at time of first infusion. Table 2 presents the most common adverse reactions that occurred in NULIBRY-treated patients in Studies 1 and 2. Table 2 Common Adverse Reactions Reported in Two or More NULIBRY-Treated Patients with MoCD Type A (Studies 1 and 2) Adverse Reactions NULIBRY-Treated Patients (N=9) n (%) Abbreviations: MoCD = molybdenum cofactor deficiency 1 Catheter-related complications included complication associated with device, catheter site abscess, catheter site discharge, catheter site extravasation, catheter site pain, catheter site infection, catheter site inflammation, device dislocation, device leakage, device occlusion, and vascular device infection. Catheter-related complications 1 8 (89%) Pyrexia 7 (78%) Viral infection 5 (56%) Pneumonia 4 (44%) Otitis Media 4 (44%) Vomiting 4 (44%) Cough/Sneezing 4 (44%) Upper viral respiratory infection 3 (33%) Gastroenteritis 3 (33%) Diarrhea 3 (33%) Bacteremia 3 (33%) Abdominal pain 2 (22%) Influenza 2 (22%) Lower respiratory tract infection 2 (22%) Viral tonsillitis 2 (22%) Oropharyngeal pain 2 (22%) Rash maculo-papular 2 (22%) Anemia 2 (22%) Eye swelling 2 (22%) Seizure 2 (22%) Agitation 2 (22%) Safety data are also available from 10 patients with MoCD Type A who received rcPMP in Study 3 (an observational study) [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. The median time on rcPMP treatment was 1.5 years and ranged from 6 days to 4.4 years. In Study 3, the patient population was evenly distributed between males and females with a mean age of 18 days (range 1, 69) at time of first infusion, 70% were White, and 30% were Asian. In Study 3, one patient died of necrotizing enterocolitis. Adverse reactions for the rcPMP-treated patients were similar to the NULIBRY-treated patients, except for the following additional adverse reactions that were reported in more than one patient: sepsis, oral candidiasis, varicella, fungal skin infection, and eczema.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and older adults

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on NULIBRY use in pregnant females to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental outcomes occurred at dose exposures 32-89 times the human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 0.9 mg/kg/day (see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryofetal development study, intravenous administration of fosdenopterin to pregnant rabbits once daily during the period of organogenesis (GD 7 to GD 20) at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day (approximately 89 times the human exposure at the MRHD, based on AUC) did not result in adverse developmental effects. In a pre- and postnatal development study, subcutaneous administration of fosdenopterin to pregnant mice once daily throughout pregnancy and lactation (GD 6 to Lactation Day 20) at doses of 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day (up to 32 times the human exposure at the MRHD, based on AUC) did not result in adverse developmental effects.

8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no human or animal data available to assess the presence of NULIBRY or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production for the mother. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for NULIBRY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from NULIBRY or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of NULIBRY for the treatment of MoCD Type A have been established in pediatric patients starting from birth. Use of NULIBRY for this indication is supported by evidence from two open-label studies (Studies 1 and 2) and one observational study (Study 3), in which 13 pediatric patients aged birth to 6 years of age were treated with NULIBRY or rcPMP. Pediatric use information is discussed throughout the labeling. Animal studies have identified that NULIBRY has phototoxic potential. Advise NULIBRY-treated patients or their caregivers to avoid patient exposure to direct sunlight and artificial UV light exposure (i.e., UVA or UVB phototherapy) and adopt precautionary measures [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.2 ) ].

8.5 Geriatric Use MoCD Type A is largely a disease of pediatric patients. Clinical studies of NULIBRY did not include patients 65 years of age and older.

8.6 Adult Use The safety and effectiveness of NULIBRY for the treatment of adults with MoCD Type A have been established. Use of NULIBRY in adults for this indication is based on an adequate and well- controlled clinical investigation in pediatric patients [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ].

How it works

Patients with MoCD Type A have mutations in the MOCS1 gene leading to deficient MOCS1A/B dependent synthesis of the intermediate substrate, cPMP. Substrate replacement therapy with NULIBRY provides an exogenous source of cPMP, which is converted to molybdopterin. Molybdopterin is then converted to molybdenum cofactor, which is needed for the activation of molybdenum-dependent enzymes, including sulfite oxidase (SOX), an enzyme that reduces levels of neurotoxic sulfites.

Is there a generic Fosdenopterin Hydrobromide?

No. The FDA has not approved a generic version yet.

Brand-name versions

  • Nulibry Sentynl Theraps Inc, approved 2021

Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.

Dosage:
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 736aeea3-f206-454d-95d0-fd30964e8aab.


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