Roxadustat - Kyntra Bio
Alternative Names: ASP 1517; AZD 9941; EVRENZO; Evrenzo; FG-4592Latest Information Update: 28 Jan 2026
At a glance
- Originator FibroGen
- Developer Astellas Pharma; AstraZeneca; FibroGen; Kyntra Bio
- Class Amides; Antianaemics; Carboxylic acids; Isoquinolines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Hypoxia-inducible factor-proline dioxygenase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Myelodysplastic syndromes
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Anaemia
- Preregistration Chemotherapy-induced anaemia
- Discontinued Sickle cell anaemia