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Improves breathing in people with a condition called Hurler or Hurler-Scheie mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I).
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Aldurazyme |
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Laronidase
Aldurazyme
Uses
Improves breathing in people with a condition called Hurler or Hurler-Scheie mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I).
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Injectable.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
This medicine is usually given once per week.
- The medicine is injected slowly and the needle will remain in place for up to 4 hours.
You may be given other medicines to keep you from developing a fever or skin reaction to laronidase.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Chest pain.
Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose.
Lightheadedness or fainting.
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
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Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
Precautions
- You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to laronidase.
Missed Dose
- This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule.
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or liver disease.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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