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Ojjaara

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Medically Reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Sep 18, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: momelotinib

Dosage form: oral tablet

Availability: Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

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What is Ojjaara?

Ojjaara (momelotinib) is a Janus Kinase inhibitor that may be used to treat intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis (MF) in adults with anemia.

  • Includes primary MF or secondary MF (postpolycythemia vera [PV] and post-essential thrombocythemia [ET]).

Myelofibrosis is a rare type of bone marrow cancer that progressively impairs red blood cell production because of scarring. Abnormal blood cells eventually replace normal cells. It is thought to be driven by dysregulation of the JAK-STAT pathway.

  • Treatment usually involves managing symptoms such as anemia and an enlarged spleen.

Ojjaara works by inhibiting wild-type Janus Kinase 1 and 2 (JAK1/JAK2) and mutant JAK2V617F, these are enzymes that are part of the Janus Kinase family, which are essential for cytokine signaling (cytokines are small proteins that affect the growth of blood cells and other cells that are involved in inflammation and the immune response). Mutations in JAK are associated with several leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloproliferative diseases including polycythemia vera (PV).

The activity of Ojjaara for JAK2 is higher than that for other Janus Kinases, JAK3, and tyrosine kinase (TYK2).  It also inhibits activin A receptor type 1 (ACVR1, also called ALK2), which inhibits hepcidin, a hormone in your liver that regulates how your body uses iron. This increases the availability of iron and red blood cell production. Because Ojjaara inhibits ACVR1/ALK2 as well as JAK1 and JAK2, it has the potential to improve symptoms of anemia and splenomegaly, while preserving platelet count.

Ojjaara was FDA approved on September 15, 2023.

Warnings

Serious and fatal infections, including bacterial and viral infections, and COVID-19 have occurred in 13% of people treated with Ojjaara. The infection rate overall (regardless of grade) was 38%. Ojjaara should not be started until all active infections have resolved. Hepatitis B serology should also be checked before starting treatment. All patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of infection, including HBV, during and after treatment.

Ojjaara can cause thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets) and neutropenia (low levels of neutrophils). Your doctor will obtain a full blood count before treatment, and periodically thereafter. The dose may need to be reduced or temporarily withheld if abnormalities occur.

Liver function tests need to be obtained before initiation of, and every 6 months during, treatment, then periodically thereafter. Your doctor may modify your treatment if abnormalities occur.

There may be an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, including a heart attack or stroke, in past or current smokers and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors. There may also be an increased risk of thrombosis. Your doctor will monitor you for symptoms.

There may also be a higher risk for lymphoma and secondary malignancies, particularly in current or past smokers. Monitor.

It is not known if Ojjaara is safe and effective for children.

How should I use Ojjaara

Take Ojjaara exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Do not change your dose or stop taking Ojjaara without first talking to your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment if you have certain side effects.

  • Ojjaara is a tablet that is taken by mouth once a day. The usual dosage is 200mg once daily.
  • May be taken with or without food.
  • Swallow tablets whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew tablets.
  • Your healthcare provider will do blood tests before you start taking Ojjaara and during treatment.

Before Taking

You should not take Ojjaara if you are allergic to momelotinib or any of the inactive ingredients in the tablets. Discontinue if a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs.

Taking Ojjaara can increase your risk of life-threatening medical problems, including serious infections, a heart attack or stroke, blood clots, or cancer. Tell your doctor if you've had:

  • a weak immune system or chronic infection (such as tuberculosis, shingles, HIV, or hepatitis B)
  • any type of cancer
  • chronic lung disease
  • heart problems
  • a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot
  • liver disease
  • if you've ever smoked
  • if you are scheduled to receive any vaccine.

Tell your doctor if you've been sick with signs of infection, such as fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, trouble breathing, skin sores, diarrhea, or painful urination.

Females who can become pregnant

Ojjaara may harm your unborn baby. You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose of Ojaara. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you think you are pregnant or become pregnant during treatment.

Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Ojaara and for approximately for 1 week after the last dose. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose and take your next dose the following day at your regularly scheduled time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

If you take too much Ojjaara, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room right away and take your bottle of Ojjaara with you.

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