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Sparsentan is used to reduce proteinuria levels in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) who are at risk of rapid disease progression and whose urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) is ≥1.5g/g. It is not currently available in China. For patients who need to purchase this medicine, it is crucial to understand the formal purchase channels, reasonable preparation quantities, and scientific medication courses.

What are the purchasing channels for Sparsentan?

Since it has not yet been launched in China, patients need to purchase the drug through specific channels. The following are several common purchasing methods and their precautions.

Cross-border e-commerce platforms

Some formal cross-border e-commerce platforms provide spasentan purchase services. Patients can contact overseas pharmacies through these platforms to purchase original drugs or generic drugs. When choosing a platform, you need to confirm its qualifications and reputation to avoid encountering fake drugs or fraud.

Overseas medical service agencies

Professional overseas medical service agencies can help patients purchase sparsentan from the United States, Europe and other regions. These institutions usually cooperate with foreign pharmacies or hospitals and can provide direct mailing services for medicines. Patients need to provide prescriptions and medical records and pay corresponding service fees.

Offline international pharmacies

International pharmacies or bonded area pharmacies in some large cities may have Sparsentan in stock. Patients can purchase directly with a prescription, but they must pay attention to the shelf life and storage conditions of the medicine to avoid purchasing substandard products.

No matter which channel they purchase, patients should carefully check the drug information, including manufacturer, specifications, batch number and expiry date, to ensure the authenticity of the drug.

Quantity of Sparsentan preparation

A reasonable preparation quantity can not only meet the treatment needs, but also avoid drug waste or expiration. The following explains how to determine the quantity of medicines to prepare from three aspects: treatment cycle, medicine storage and price factors.

Calculated based on the treatment cycle

The recommended dose of sparsentan is 400mg per day, and a box of 400mg*30 tablets can meet the dosage for one month. Patients can calculate the amount of medicine they need based on the treatment cycle recommended by their doctor (usually 3-6 months), and prepare enough medicines at once to reduce the inconvenience of frequent purchases.

Consider drug storage conditions

Sparsentan needs to be stored in a dry environment between 15°C and 30°C, and the validity period is usually 24 months. When preparing medicines, it is necessary to ensure that storage conditions meet the requirements to avoid drug failure due to improper environment. At the same time, it is not advisable to hoard too many medicines at one time to avoid waste due to expiration.

Combining economic factors

The price of original drugs is higher (about 15,277 US dollars per box), while the price of generic drugs (such as those produced by Lucius in Laos) is lower (about 808 US dollars per box). Patients can choose the type of medicine according to their economic status, and rationally plan the quantity of medicines to balance the treatment effect and economic burden.

Scientific preparation of medicines helps patients continue to receive treatment while reducing medication costs and management difficulties.

Sparsentan’s medication regimen

The medication regimen of Sparsentan must be formulated based on the patient’s condition and doctor’s recommendations. The following describes three aspects: initial treatment, dose adjustment, and long-term management.

Initial treatment phase

The initial dose of sparsentan is 200 mg once a day, which can be increased to 400 mg once a day if there are no adverse reactions after 14 days. During this phase, liver function, blood pressure, and urine protein levels need to be closely monitored to assess drug tolerance and initial efficacy.

Dose adjustment and maintenance

If transaminases increase, hypotension or renal function abnormality occurs during treatment, the dose should be adjusted or the medication should be suspended according to the doctor's advice. After the condition is stable, 400 mg once a day is usually used as a maintenance dose for 3-6 months or longer.

Long-term management and re-examination

Patients taking sparsentan for a long time need to have liver function, renal function and blood potassium levels regularly re-examined, and a comprehensive evaluation should be conducted every 3 months. Based on the examination results and changes in the condition, the doctor may adjust the course of treatment or combine it with other treatment options.

Patients should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions and standardize medication use, and are not allowed to adjust the medication plan without authorization.