Crysvita

Drug

Also known as: Crysvita

Drug Profile

Crysvita (burosumab-twza) is an FDA-approved monoclonal antibody therapy for FGF23-mediated hypophosphatemic disorders, including X-linked hypophosphatemia and certain tumor-induced osteomalacia cases. It is administered subcutaneously and received initial U.S. approval in 2018. Current labeling includes pediatric and adult use with age thresholds depending on indication.

Drug Class
Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)-blocking monoclonal antibody
Approval Status
FDA approved (initial U.S. approval 2018)
Mechanism of Action
Binds and inhibits FGF23 activity, restoring renal phosphate reabsorption and increasing serum 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D
Brand Names
  • CRYSVITA
Indications
  • \X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older\
  • \FGF23-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia associated with unresectable or unlocalizable phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older\

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