FDA Approves Leqselvi, an Oral JAK Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) 8mg tablets for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.
The recommended dosage of Leqselvi for the treatment of severe alopecia areata is 8mg orally twice daily, with or without food.
Leqselvi is contraindicated in patients who are CYP2C9 poor metabolizers or who are using moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitors. Also, Leqselvi is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants.
Source: Sun Pharma