Brand Name

Dawnzera

Generic Name
Donidalorsen
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FDA approval date: August 21, 2025
Form: Injection

What is Dawnzera (Donidalorsen)?

DAWNZERA™ is indicated for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. DAWNZERA is a prekallikrein directed antisense oligonucleotide indicated for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

Brand Information

DAWNZERA (donidalorsen)
1INDICATIONS AND USAGE
DAWNZERA™ is indicated for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.
2DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Injection: 80 mg/0.8 mL of donidalorsen as a sterile, clear, colorless to yellow solution in a single-dose autoinjector.
3CONTRAINDICATIONS
DAWNZERA is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to donidalorsen or any of the excipients in DAWNZERA
4ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling:
  • Risk of Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis
4.1Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The safety of DAWNZERA reflects the exposure in a total of 171 adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with hereditary angioedema (HAE) from a placebo-controlled trial (OASIS-HAE)
The safety data below is based on the 24-week multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (OASIS-HAE), in which patients received at least one subcutaneous dose of DAWNZERA 80 mg once every 4 weeks (n=45), DAWNZERA 80 mg once every 8 weeks (n=23), or matching placebo (n=22). Demographics of the patients in OASIS-HAE are summarized in Clinical Studies
Table 1 provides the most common adverse reactions with DAWNZERA with incidence ≥5% and more common than placebo.
Specific Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis
In clinical trials, hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred. Symptoms included generalized rash, dyspnea, chest pain, and peri-oral swelling.
Laboratory Tests
Decrease in Platelet Count: DAWNZERA can cause reductions in platelet count. In OASIS-HAE, the mean platelet count at baseline was 266,000/mm 3for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 4 weeks group, 265,000/mm 3for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 8 weeks group, and 245,000/mm 3for the placebo group. The mean percent change in platelet count at Week 25 was -9.6% for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 4 weeks group, -7.9% for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 8 weeks group, and -1.4% for the placebo group. In OASIS-HAE and 2 other clinical studies no DAWNZERA-treated patient had a platelet count of <50,000/mm 3, and there were no major bleeding events associated with a low platelet count.
Increase in Liver Function Tests: Increases from baseline in liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and gamma-glutamyl transferase) were observed with DAWNZERA use. The increased levels were generally below 3 times the upper limit of normal and stabilized. Discontinuations due to liver function test increases were infrequent.
5DESCRIPTION
Donidalorsen is a prekallikrein-directed antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) covalently linked to a ligand containing three
DAWNZERA contains donidalorsen sodium as the active ingredient. Donidalorsen sodium is a white to yellow solid and it is freely soluble in water and in sodium phosphate buffer. The molecular formula of donidalorsen sodium is C
The chemical structure of donidalorsen sodium is presented below:
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DAWNZERA (donidalorsen) injection is a sterile, preservative‑free solution for subcutaneous injection supplied as a single-dose autoinjector. Each single‑dose autoinjector contains 80 mg of donidalorsen (equivalent to 84 mg donidalorsen sodium) in 0.8 mL of solution. The solution also contains disodium hydrogen phosphate; sodium chloride; sodium dihydrogen phosphate; water for injection; and may include hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment between 6.9 to 7.9. Each dose of DAWNZERA injection contains 6 mg of phosphorous and 5 mg of sodium.
6CLINICAL STUDIES
The efficacy of DAWNZERA for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older was evaluated in a 24‑week multicenter, randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial (OASIS-HAE [
The trial (OASIS-HAE) included 90 adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with Type I and Type II HAE, who had at least 2 investigator‑confirmed attacks during the 8‑week run‑in period. Patients were randomized to receive DAWNZERA 80 mg once every 4 weeks (n=45), DAWNZERA 80 mg once every 8 weeks (n=23), or matching placebo (n=22). Patients were required to discontinue other prophylactic HAE medications, except androgens and tranexamic acid, prior to entering the trial; all patients were allowed to use rescue medications for treatment of breakthrough HAE attacks.
The demographics and baseline characteristics of OASIS-HAE trial are provided in Table 3.
The primary endpoint for OASIS-HAE was the HAE attack rate (number of investigator-confirmed HAE attacks per 4 weeks) from Week 0 to Week 24. As shown in Table 4, DAWNZERA 80 mg administered subcutaneously every 4 or 8 weeks demonstrated statistically significant reductions in the HAE attack rate compared to placebo.
The mean decreases from baseline in the HAE attack rate observed throughout the treatment period in the DAWNZERA treatment groups are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1:  Mean (± SEM) Investigator‑confirmed HAE Attack Rate (Attacks/4 Weeks) in OASIS-HAE
Figure 1.jpg
HAE = hereditary angioedema; q4wks = every 4 weeks; q8wks = every 8 weeks; SC = subcutaneous; SEM = standard error of the mean.
Pre-defined secondary endpoints were assessed from Week 4 to Week 24. The moderate or severe HAE attack rate was 0.12 for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 4 weeks group, 0.68 for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 8 weeks group, and 1.15 for the placebo group, representing a reduction of 89% (95% CI: 66, 97) and 41% (95% CI: -26, 72) in moderate or severe HAE attack rate relative to placebo, respectively. The HAE attacks requiring acute therapy was 0.15 for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 4 weeks group, 0.59 for the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 8 weeks group, and 1.80 for the placebo group, representing a reduction of 92% (95% CI: 77, 97) and 67% (95% CI: 29, 85) in HAE attacks requiring acute therapy relative to placebo, respectively.
The proportion of patients who were attack-free from Week 4 to Week 24 were 53% in the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 4 weeks group, 35% in the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 8 weeks group, and 9% in the placebo group, representing an odds ratio of being attack-free of 11.79 (95% CI: 2.34, 59.36) and 3.23 (95% CI: 0.46, 22.85), respectively.
The proportion of patients with a ≥50%, ≥70%, and ≥90% reduction from baseline to Week 4 through Week 24 was 93%, 82%, and 62% in the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 4 weeks group, 83%, 65%, and 48% in the DAWNZERA 80 mg every 8 weeks group, and 27%, 18%, and 9% in the placebo group, respectively.
7HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
How Supplied
DAWNZERA (donidalorsen) 80 mg/0.8 mL injection is a sterile, preservative‑free, clear, colorless to yellow solution supplied in a single‑dose autoinjector. Each autoinjector of DAWNZERA is filled to deliver 0.8 mL of solution containing 80 mg of donidalorsen. Table 5 provides the presentation and strength for DAWNZERA.
Storage andHandling
  • Store the DAWNZERA autoinjector in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the original carton.
  • The DAWNZERA autoinjector can be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) in the original carton for up to 6 weeks; if not used within the 6 weeks stored at room temperature, discard DAWNZERA.
  • Do not freeze. Do not expose to heat. Protect from direct light.
8PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise the patient to read the FDA‑approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
Administration Instructions
  • Instruct patients that DAWNZERA is for subcutaneous use and intended for self-administration or administration by a caregiver.
  • Instruct patients and/or caregivers on proper preparation and subcutaneous administration technique of DAWNZERA autoinjector
  • Instruct patients to administer DAWNZERA subcutaneously into the abdomen or upper thigh region for self-administration. The back of the upper arm can be used as an injection site if a caregiver or healthcare provider administers DAWNZERA.
Missed Dose(s)
Instruct patients to use DAWNZERA as prescribed. If a dose is missed, instruct patients to administer DAWNZERA as soon as they remember. Instruct patients to resume treatment at the recommended dosing frequency (every 4 weeks or every 8 weeks) from the date of the most recently administered dose
Risk of Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis
Advise patients hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported following administration of DAWNZERA. Instruct patients to immediately discontinue DAWNZERA and seek medical attention if they experience signs and symptoms of serious hypersensitivity reaction
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9Instructions for Use
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration                                                          Approved: 08/2025
10Patient Information
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration                                                              Issued: 08/2025
11PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
DAWNZERA™
(donidalorsen) 80mg/0.8mL
                                                                                            1 single-dose autoinjector
Each Dawnzera autoinjector contains 80 mg donidalorsen (equivalent to 84 mg donidalorsen
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