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Replagal (agalsidase alfa) Prescribing Information: Please consult the Summary
patient receiving Replagal. Extensive renal
of Product Characteristics (SmPC) before
Presentation: Concentrate solution for IV
infusion. 1ml of concentrate for solution for
infusion contains 1mg of agalsidase alfa.
Indication: Long-term enzyme intracellular a-galactosidase activity. replacement therapy in patients with a Side effects: Most reported adverse Dosage and administration: Replagal
effects have been mild to moderate. Very
0.2mg/kg body weight by IV infusion over
common (>1/10 patients): headache,
pain/discomfort, fatigue; common (>1/100, <1/10 patients): peripheral oedema,
month study with Replagal administered at
tinnitus, tinnitus aggravated, tachycardia,
0.2mg/kg, this dose regimen is suggested
for children between 7–18 years of age.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the
active substance or any of the excipients.
throat secretion, rhinorrhoea, diarrhoea,
Warnings and precautions: 13.7% of
vomiting, abdominal pain/discomfort, acne,
adult patients receiving Replagal in clinical
erythema, pruritus, rash, livedo reticularis,
trials had idiosyncratic infusion-related
musculoskeletal discomfort, myalgia, back
reactions (generally within 2–4 months of
[after 1 year] has been reported as well).
fatigue, feeling hot, feeling cold, asthenia,
Four of 17 paediatric patients >7 years of
chest pain, chest tightness, influenza-like
age and 3 of 8 paediatric patients <7 years
experienced at least one infusion reaction
decreased corneal reflex; uncommon (>1/1000, <1/100 patients): parosmia,
angioneurotic oedema, urticaria, sensation
saturation. Not known (since derived from
attention immediately. The infusion can be
temporarily interrupted (for 5–10 minutes)
cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation,
until symptoms subside. If severe allergic
heart failure, hypotension, hyperhidrosis.
initiate appropriate treatment. A review of
Infusion related reactions reported in the
arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, ventricular
events in patients with pre-existing cardiac
manifestations of Fabry disease. Patients
myocardial ischemia, and heart failure in
may develop IgG antibodies to the protein.
patients with Fabry disease involving the
A low titre antibody response was seen in
hyperhidrosis, and hypotension. The most
negative throughout. In paediatric patients
>7 yrs of age, 1/16 male patients tested
pyrexia, flushing, headache, nausea, and
antibodies. No increase in the incidence of
Package quantity and price: Vials of 5ml
patient. In paediatric patients <7 yrs of
(containing 3.5ml concentrate) in a pack
age, 0/7 male patients tested positive for
size of 1 vial. Price: £1049.94 for one 5ml
IgG anti-agalsidase alfa antibodies. No IgE
Pharmaceutical precautions: Store in a Legal category: POM. Further information Marketing authorisation number and holder: EU/1/01/189/001-006. Shire
from the marketing authorisation holder. Date of preparation: 30th March 2012 Item code: UK/HG/REP/12/0015
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be
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