Indications
VAFSEO is indicated for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least three months. Limitations of Use VAFSEO has not been shown to improve quality of life, fatigue, or patient well-being. VAFSEO is not indicated for use: As a substitute for red blood cell transfusions in patients who require immediate correction of anemia In patients with anemia due to CKD not on dialysis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] .
VAFSEO is a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF PH) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least three months. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Not been shown to improve quality of life, fatigue, or patient well-being. Not indicated for use: As a substitute for transfusion in patients requiring immediate correction of anemia.
( 1 ) In patients with anemia due to CKD not on dialysis. ( 1 , 5.6 )
Contre-indications
VAFSEO is contraindicated in patients: with a known hypersensitivity to VAFSEO or any of its components [see Description ( 11 )] . with uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Known hypersensitivity to VAFSEO or any of its components ( 4 ) Uncontrolled hypertension ( 4 )
Mises en garde et précautions d’emploi
Hepatotoxicity: Has been reported in patients taking VAFSEO. Measure ALT, AST and bilirubin prior to the initiation of VAFSEO, monthly after initiation for the first 6 months, then as clinically indicated. Discontinue VAFSEO if ALT or AST is persistently elevated or accompanied by elevated bilirubin. ( 5.2 ) Hypertension: Worsening hypertension, including hypertensive crisis may occur. Monitor blood pressure. Adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as needed.
( 5.3 ) Seizures: Seizures have occurred in patients with CKD taking VAFSEO. Monitor for new-onset seizures, premonitory symptoms, or change in seizure frequency. ( 5.4 ) Gastrointestinal Erosion: Gastric or esophageal erosions and gastrointestinal bleeding have been reported. ( 5.5 ) Malignancy: May have unfavorable effects on cancer growth. Not recommended if active malignancy. ( 5.7 )



