Dojolvi

Drug

Also known as: Dojolvi

Drug Profile

Dojolvi is a triheptanoin oral therapy approved in the U.S. for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) across adult and pediatric populations. It is described as the first and only FDA-approved treatment for LC-FAOD and serves as a source of calories and fatty acids. FDA marketing approval date is June 30, 2020.

Drug Class
Medium-chain triglyceride (synthetic odd-chain C7 triglyceride)
Approval Status
FDA approved (June 30, 2020)
Mechanism of Action
Provides heptanoate-derived calories and fatty acids to bypass enzyme deficiencies in LC-FAOD energy production
Brand Names
  • DOJOLVI
Indications
  • \Source of calories and fatty acids for treatment of pediatric and adult patients with molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD)\

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