Idursulfase (Intravenous Route)

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Proper Use

Dosing

The dose of this medicine 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 this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For Hunter syndrome:
  • For injection dosage form:
    • Adults—Dose will be determined based on body weight. The usual dose is 0.5 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) once a week. The dose should be infused over 1 to 3 hours
    • Children—Dose will be determined based on body weight. For children over 5 years of age, the usual dose is 0.5 mg per kg once a week. The dose should be infused over 1 to 3 hours. For children under 5 years of age, use and dose must be determined by your doctor .

Missed Dose

Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

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