“My name is Mapillar and I am the mother of Hajar, and in my spare time, I like to walk. I like reading. And I like just hanging out with Hajar whenever we can.”
“My name is Hajar. I’m 11 years old. What I want to be when I grow up…I want to be an actor and an artist. I like to draw, play on my tablet.”
"INDICATION
What is OXBRYTA?
OXBRYTA is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of sickle cell disease in adults and children 4 years of age and older.
It is not known if OXBRYTA is safe and effective in children with sickle cell disease below 4 years of age.
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on increase in hemoglobin (Hb). Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not take OXBRYTA if you or your child have had an allergic reaction to voxelotor or any of the ingredients in OXBRYTA. See the end of the patient leaflet for a list of the ingredients in OXBRYTA.”
“Most people look at sickle cell disease when they think crisis, they think pain, but not everyone’s problems when it comes to sickle cell disease is pain.”
“I knew of the benefits of Oxbryta based on discussions with the doctor and doing my own research.”
“He explained to me that it goes to the source of sickle cell disease.”
“So if her counts are so low, then in theory, if we can do something to help her cells be more healthy, and flexible, and round, it may help the issues that she’s having.”
“Hajar’s hemoglobin since she started with Oxbryta has been around 9.4.”
“That’s the highest we’ve seen it.”
“Hajar starting Oxbryta…helped her”
“I mean, we were already excited that Hajar is getting more enthused about school.”
“Yeah."
“How was that? Was that exciting?”
“That was exciting.”
“We were just really hopeful that this is gonna be Hajar’s story.”
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before taking OXBRYTA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you or your child:
“Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you or your child take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how OXBRYTA works. OXBRYTA may also affect how other medicines work and may affect the results of certain blood tests. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider.”
“What should I avoid while taking OXBRYTA?
Do not take St. John’s wort during treatment with OXBRYTA.”
“What are the possible side effects of OXBRYTA?
OXBRYTA can cause serious side effects, including:
Serious allergic reactions. Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get:
“The most common side effects of OXBRYTA include:
“The most common side effects of OXBRYTA in children ages 4 to less than 12 years of age include:
“These are not all the possible side effects of OXBRYTA.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Global Blood Therapeutics at 1-833-428-4968 (1-833-GBT-4YOU).
Keep OXBRYTA and all medicines out of the reach of children.”