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  • TRADE NAME: Nourianz (Kyowa Kirin)
  • INDICATIONS: Indicated as adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in adult patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experiencing “off” episodes.
  • CLASS: Adenosine A2A receptor agonist
  • HALF-LIFE: approximately 83 hours
  • FDA APPROVAL DATE: 08/27/2019
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    strong CYP3A4 Inducers, strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors
  • PREGNANCY: There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of istradefylline in pregnant women.

Use during pregnancy is not recommended. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to use contraception during treatment with istradefylline.

Because of the potential risk of exacerbating psychosis, patients with a major psychotic disorder should not be treated with istradefylline.




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Page last updated 08/20/2025

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