Information about Pegademase Bovine

Generic Name : Pegademase Bovine
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Pegademase Bovine are provided here.

Pronunciation : peg-AD-e-mase BOE-vine

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Pegademase Bovine, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

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ICD Code : Y43.6 Therapeutic Classification : Enzymes

Trade Names/Brand Names of Pegademase Bovine

International :

Adagen

Why is Pegademase Bovine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a modified enzyme, prescribed for severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) in patients with adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency. It improves immune system function by correcting the levels of ADA in the body.

When should Pegademase Bovine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with abnormal decrease in platelet counts, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Pegademase Bovine?

IM- The recommended dosing schedule is 10 U/kg for the first dose, 15 U/kg for the second dose, and 20 U/kg for the third dose. Maintenance: 20 U/kg per week.

How should Pegademase Bovine be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Pegademase Bovine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding problem, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid using contaminated solution of this medication.