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ANKTIVA

nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln
Oncology Approved 2024-04-22

ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln) is an interleukin-15 (IL-15) receptor agonist indicated for use in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG). It is approved for the treatment of adult patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) that is unresponsive to BCG. This therapeutic role specifically addresses patients presenting with carcinoma in situ (CIS), occurring either with or without papillary tumors.

Source: FDA Label • ALTOR BIOSCIENCE, LLC, AN INDIRECT WHOLLY-OWNED SU

How ANKTIVA Works

ANKTIVA acts as an IL-15 receptor agonist that signals through a heterotrimeric receptor complex to stimulate the immune system. The drug is trans-presented to the shared IL-2/IL-15 receptor located on the surface of natural killer (NK) cells and CD8+ T cells. This interaction leads to the proliferation and activation of these effector cells to enhance anti-tumor activity. This mechanism is designed to activate immune responses without the proliferation of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells.

Source: FDA Label
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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2024-04-22
Routes
INTRAVESICAL
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

ANKTIVA Approval History

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What ANKTIVA Treats

2 indications

ANKTIVA is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2024. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
  • Carcinoma In Situ
Source: FDA Label

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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)

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ANKTIVA FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

ANKTIVA in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors. ANKTIVA is an interleukin-15 (IL-15) receptor agonist indicated with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for the treatment of adult patients with BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors.

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