Triheptanoin — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Triheptanoin is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 1 FDA-approved drug product. Forms: LIQUID. Routes: ORAL.

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Triheptanoin (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: LIQUID.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • DOJOLVI

Indications and Usage

DOJOLVI is indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD).

Contraindications

None.

Mechanism of Action

Triheptanoin is a medium-chain triglyceride consisting of three odd-chain 7-carbon length fatty acids (heptanoate) that provide a source of calories and fatty acids to bypass the long-chain FAOD enzyme deficiencies for energy production and replacement.

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