Substance / Medication

Eteplirsen

Overview

Active Ingredient
eteplirsen
RxNorm CUI
1810569

Indications

14 [see Clinical Studies ()] EXONDYS 51 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 51 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin in skeletal muscle observed in some patients treated with EXONDYS 51. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.

Labeler: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Updated: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

None.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Long-term treatment with eteplirsen in nonambulatory patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Alfano Lindsay N, Charleston Jay S, Connolly Anne M et al. · Medicine (Baltimore) · 2019
PMID: 31261494RCTFull text (PMC)
Longitudinal effect of eteplirsen versus historical control on ambulation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Mendell Jerry R, Goemans Nathalie, Lowes Linda P et al. · Ann Neurol · 2016
PMID: 26573217RCTFull text (PMC)
Eteplirsen for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Mendell Jerry R, Rodino-Klapac Louise R, Sahenk Zarife et al. · Ann Neurol · 2013
PMID: 23907995RCT
Eteplirsen treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Exon skipping and dystrophin production.
Charleston Jay S, Schnell Frederick J, Dworzak Johannes et al. · Neurology · 2018
PMID: 29752304Observational
A Population Pharmacokinetic Model to Inform Extension of the Eteplirsen Dosing Regimen Across the Broad DMD Population.
Patel Yogesh, Orogun Larry, Yocum Nicole et al. · CPT Pharmacometrics Syst Pharmacol · 2025
PMID: 40009522OtherFull text (PMC)
Association between exon-skipping therapy with eteplirsen and cardiac outcomes in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Iff Joel, Desguerre Isabelle, Liu Yunjuan et al. · J Neuromuscul Dis · 2025
PMID: 40831143Other

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Eteplirsen (substance)
SNOMED CT
724033001
UMLS CUI
C4283710
RxNorm CUI
1810569
Labeler
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.