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Lonafarnib

Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor
Available on requestOrphan
Presentations
2
Brands
1
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
0

Lonafarnib is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor indicated in patients 12 months of age and older with a body surface area (BSA) of 0.39 m 2 and above, among other approved uses. MedsAcross supplies Lonafarnib for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor, Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2C8 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors, Farnesyltransferase Inhibitors, Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide 1B1 Inhibitors, Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide 1B3 Inhibitors, P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors
US FDA first approval
20 November 2020
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
Yes
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Capsule
Identifiers
UNII IOW153004FCAS 193275-84-2DrugBank DB06448Q3258910

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

ZOKINVY is indicated in patients 12 months of age and older with a body surface area (BSA) of 0.39 m 2 and above: To reduce the risk of mortality in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) For the treatment of processing-deficient Progeroid Laminopathies with either: Heterozygous LMNA mutation with progerin-like protein accumulation Homozygous or compound heterozygous ZMPSTE24 mutations ZOKINVY is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor indicated in patients 12 months of age and older with a body surface area of 0.39 m 2 and above: To reduce risk of mortality in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. For treatment of processing-deficient Progeroid Laminopathies with either: Heterozygous LMNA mutation with progerin-like protein accumulation. Homozygous or compound heterozygous ZMPSTE24 mutations.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

Lonafarnib inhibits farnesyltransferase to prevent farnesylation and subsequent accumulation of progerin and progerin-like proteins in the inner nuclear membrane.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

Start at 115 mg/m 2 twice daily with morning and evening meals. After 4 months, increase to 150 mg/m 2 twice daily. Round all total daily doses to nearest 25 mg increment. See full prescribing information for dosage modifications due to adverse reactions. See full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

ZOKINVY is contraindicated in patients taking: Strong CYP3A inhibitors Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers Midazolam Lovastatin, simvastatin, or atorvastatin Strong CYP3A inhibitors. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. Midazolam. Lovastatin, simvastatin, or atorvastatin.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

QTc Interval Prolongation: Increases the QTc interval. Avoid use in patients with symptomatic bradycardia, hypokalemia, or hypomagnesemia, and in combination with other drugs known to prolong the QTc interval. Risk of Reduced Efficacy or Adverse Reactions Due to Drug Interactions: Prior to and during treatment, consider potential for drug interactions and review concomitant medications, monitor for adverse reactions. Laboratory Abnormalities: Monitor for changes in electrolytes, complete blood counts, and liver enzymes. Nephrotoxicity: Caused nephrotoxicity in rats. Monitor renal function at regular intervals. Retinal Toxicity: Caused rod-dependent, low-light vision decline in monkeys. Perform ophthalmological evaluation at regular intervals and at the onset of any new visual changes.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) are vomiting, diarrhea, infection, nausea, decreased appetite, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, electrolyte abnormalities, decreased weight, headache, myelosuppression, increased aspartate aminotransferase, decreased blood bicarbonate, cough, hypertension, and increased alanine aminotransferase.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

QTc Interval Prolongation Drugs: Avoid concomitant use with ZOKINVY. See full prescribing information for additional clinically significant drug interactions with ZOKINVY and recommended dosage modifications for drug interactions.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

2 presentations of Lonafarnib, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Zokinvy 50 mg capsuleOralSentynl TherapeuticsUS FDAAvailable on request
Zokinvy 75 mg capsuleOralSentynl TherapeuticsUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 20 November 2020Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Questions and answers

Is Lonafarnib available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 2 presentations of Lonafarnib and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Lonafarnib have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Lonafarnib, including Zokinvy.

Is Lonafarnib approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Lonafarnib on 20 November 2020, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Lonafarnib authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Lonafarnib has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Lonafarnib need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Lonafarnib is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

References

  1. Zokinvy prescribing information (Sentynl Therapeutics). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 2 July 2025
  2. Zokinvy: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 3 November 2026

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