Aurinia Pharmaceuticals. has filed a patent for methods to enhance the effectiveness of voclosporin in treating proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing side effects like calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity. The patent includes a method to reduce nephrotoxicity in lupus nephritis by administering a specific dosage of voclosporin and monitoring renal function. GlobalData’s report on Aurinia Pharmaceuticals gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method to reduce nephrotoxicity in lupus nephritis treatment
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A patent application (Publication Number: US20230381271A1) discloses a method to reduce chronic calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity in the treatment of lupus nephritis. The method involves administering a specific daily dosage of voclosporin to a subject diagnosed with lupus nephritis over a projected treatment period of at least 100 weeks. The dosage is adjusted based on the assessment of the subject's estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) at different time points during the treatment. If the eGFR decreases by a certain percentage, the dosage is reduced, while if it remains stable, the dosage is continued. The method also includes various assessments such as renal biopsies to monitor interstitial fibrosis, tubular atrophy, glomerular injury, and other factors that may impact the treatment efficacy.
Furthermore, the method involves identifying suitable subjects for the treatment based on specific criteria related to urine protein creatinine ratio, eGFR, and other factors. The patent application also includes provisions for adjusting the dosage based on the presence of certain conditions such as juxtaglomerular apparatus hyperplasia, tubular microcalcifications, and alterations in renal vascular resistance. Additionally, the method incorporates monitoring of electrolyte levels, lipid profiles, and other parameters to ensure the treatment does not result in adverse effects. Overall, the method aims to provide a personalized approach to managing lupus nephritis while minimizing the risk of nephrotoxicity associated with calcineurin inhibitors over an extended treatment period of at least 100 weeks, with the second time point for assessment typically set around 50-60 weeks after initiating voclosporin administration.
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