Pegademase (Systemic)
Brand Names : Adagen, PEG-ADA, PEG-adenosine deaminase
Category- Enzyme, adenosine deaminase, replenisher
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:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Other commonly used names are PEG-ADA
and PEG-adenosine deaminase
.
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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