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Other commonly used names are PEG-ADA and PEG-adenosine deaminase . † Not commercially available in Canada. Category
DescriptionPegademase (peg-A-de-mase) contains an enzyme called adenosine deaminase (ADA). It is used to treat children who do not have a properly developed immune system because of a lack of ADA in the body. Pegademase is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For pegademase, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to pegademase. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving pegademase, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any other medicine. Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of pegademase. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing—The dose of pegademase will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of pegademase.
If you miss getting a dose of this medicine, get it as soon as possible. Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is very important that you continue to receive treatment with pegademase. Treatment must be continued for life. Do not stop treatment with pegademase without checking with your doctor. If regular treatment is not continued, the immune system will break down and serious infections may occur. Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Pegademase does not usually cause any side effects. However, check with your doctor if pain at the place of injection occurs and continues or is bothersome. Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Revised: 09/01/1990 The information contained in the Thomson Healthcare (Micromedex) products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The use of the Thomson Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Healthcare products. Where can I get more information about Adagen ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for Adagen zdagen, sdagen, wdagen, qdagen, asagen, axagen, acagen, afagen, aragen, aeagen, adzgen, adsgen, adwgen, adqgen, adafen, adaven, adaben, adahen, adayen, adaten, adagwn, adagsn, adagdn, adagrn, adag4n, adag3n, adageb, adagem, adagej, adageh, dagen, aagen, adgen, adaen, adagn, adage, daagen, aadgen, adgaen, adaegn, adagne, aadagen, addagen, adaagen, adaggen, adageen, adagenn, etc.
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