Givinostat
Givinostat, sold under the brand name Duvyzat is a medication used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is a histone deacetylase inhibitor with potential anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and antineoplastic activities. It is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor that works by targeting pathogenic processes to reduce inflammation and loss of muscle.
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Trade names | Duvyzat |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.258.524 |
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Formula | C24H27N3O4 |
Molar mass | 421.497 g·mol−1 |
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The most common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, a decrease in platelets—which can lead to increased bleeding—nausea/vomiting, an increase in triglycerides (a type of fat in the body) and fever.
Givinostat was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2024. Givinostat is the first nonsteroidal medication approved by the FDA to treat people with all genetic variants of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.