Xenpozyme TM
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Active ingredients: olipudase alfa
Brand name
(ARTG)
: XENPOZYME olipudase alfa 20mg powder for injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Xenpozyme is indicated as an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of non-central nervous system (CNS) manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) in paediatric and adult patients with type A/B (Niemann-Pick type A/B) or type B (Niemann-Pick type B).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- White to off-white lyophilised powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 10 pack
- 25 pack
- 5 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient olipudase alfa
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.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
