AJOVY
AJOVY (fremanezumab-vfrm) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. The medication is approved for use in adults and in pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years who weigh 45 kg or more. In the pediatric population, the drug is specifically indicated for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine.
How AJOVY Works
Fremanezumab-vfrm is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) ligand. The drug functions by binding to the CGRP ligand, which prevents it from binding to its corresponding receptor. This action blocks the biological activity of CGRP to provide a preventive therapeutic effect for migraine.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2018-09-14
- Routes
- INJECTION
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTABLE
AJOVY Approval History
What AJOVY Treats
1 indicationsAJOVY is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2018. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Migraine
AJOVY Target & Pathway
ProTarget
A neuropeptide involved in pain transmission and blood vessel dilation. CGRP levels rise during migraine attacks and contribute to headache pain. Blocking CGRP or its receptor prevents and treats migraines.
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Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
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Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
AJOVY FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)AJOVY is indicated for: the preventive treatment of migraine in adults, and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in pediatric patients who are 6 to 17 years of age and who weigh 45 kg or more. AJOVY is a calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist indicated for: the preventive treatment of migraine in adults, and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in pediatric patients who are 6 to 17 years of age and who weigh 45 kg or more.
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