Elaprase Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Storage Patient Counseling Information MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Idursulfase

Indications/Uses

Improve walking capacity in patients w/ Hunter syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis II).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

0.5 mg/kg IV infusion once wkly.

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Overdosage

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. Risk of acute cardiorespiratory failure. Patients w/ compromised resp function or acute febrile or resp illness. Serious adverse reactions & Ab development in patients w/ severe genetic mutations. Pregnancy & lactation. Ped <16 mth. Elderly >31 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions eg, rash, urticaria, pruritus, flushing, pyrexia, headache; hypoxic episodes.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Agents Affecting Metabolism

ATC Classification

A16AB09 - idursulfase ; Belongs to the class of enzymes. Used in the treatment of alimentary tract and metabolism problems.

Regulatory Classification

Patient Counseling Information

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Elaprase soln for infusion 2 mg/mL

Packing/Price

3 mL x 1's

Elaprase

idursulfase

Manufacturer:

Genzyme

Distributor:

DKSH