Galsulfase (Intravenous Route)

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Galsulfase (Intravenous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Naglazyme

Description

Galsulfase injection is used to treat symptoms of an inherited disease called mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS VI) disease or Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome. This medicine improves walking and stair-climbing ability in patients who are lacking a certain enzyme called N-acetylgalactosamine 4-sulfatase in the body.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Before Using
DR601653 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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