Dornase Alfa (Inhalation)
Brand Names : Pulmozyme, rhDNase, DNase I
Category- Cystic fibrosis therapy adjunct
DescriptionDornase alfa
(DOR-nayse AL-fa)
is used in the management of cystic fibrosis. It is used every day with other
cystic fibrosis medicines, especially antibiotics, bronchodilators (medicines
that open up narrowed breathing passages), and corticosteroids (cortisone-like
medicines).
Cystic fibrosis is a condition in which thick mucus is formed in the lungs
and breathing passages. The mucus blocks the airways and increases the chance
of lung infections. The infections then cause the mucus to become even thicker,
making it more difficult to breathe.
Dornase alfa will not cure cystic fibrosis. However, when it is used every
day, it helps make breathing easier and reduces the number of serious lung
infections that require treatment with antibiotics.
Dornase alfa is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Inhalation
-
Inhalation solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
Other commonly used names are: rhDNase
and DNase I
.
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