Brand name: Spinraza TM
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Active ingredients: nusinersen
What it is used for
SPINRAZA is indicated for the treatment of 5q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intrathecal.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Light
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Sterile, preservative-free, clear to colourless solution for injection, practically free from visible particles contained within one 5mL glass vial.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient nusinersen
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems