What is ASMD?
ABOUT ASMD
ASMD is a progressive disease that can lead to serious complications
ASMD is an inherited condition with multiorgan symptoms that can worsen over time.
Historically known as Niemann-Pick disease types A, A/B, and B, ASMD is caused by reduced activity of an enzyme called acid sphingomyelinase (ASM). When you have this ASM enzyme deficiency, your body cannot adequately break down a substance in your cells called sphingomyelin.
Over time, ASMD can lead to multiorgan symptoms including:
ASMD=acid sphingomyelinase deficiency.
Discover how XENPOZYME may help.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION
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WARNING: SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis |
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Allergic Reactions (Including Anaphylaxis) and Infusion-Associated Reactions (IARs)
See Boxed WARNING for more information. Your doctor may decide to give you antihistamine, anti-fever, and/or steroid medications before your infusions. Signs of allergic reactions and infusion-associated reactions (IARs) included hives, itchy skin, skin redness, rash, swelling underneath the skin, tender bumps under the skin, and localized swelling, as well as headache, vomiting, nausea, fever, and diarrhea.
Reactions may occur during and/or after the infusion. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience any reactions. Your healthcare provider may slow or stop the infusion or may lower the next dose.
Elevated Transaminases Levels
XENPOZYME may be associated with elevated liver enzymes (known as transaminases) within 24 to 48 hours after infusion. Your doctor should check your liver enzyme levels with a blood test:
- within one month before starting XENPOZYME;
- within 72 hours before any infusion during the dose escalation phase, or before your next scheduled XENPOZYME infusion if you missed a dose.
Based on the results of your blood tests, your doctor may make changes to your dose or infusion schedule. Upon reaching the recommended maintenance dose, your doctor may continue to monitor your liver enzyme levels.
Risk to Unborn Babies
Starting or increasing the dose of XENPOZYME is not recommended in a pregnant female as it may cause harm (birth defects) to the developing baby. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor right away.
If you are a female of reproductive potential, your doctor will verify your pregnancy status before you start treatment with XENPOZYME. You should use effective contraception during XENPOZYME treatment and for 14 days after your last dose if XENPOZYME is discontinued.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Most frequently reported adverse drug reactions in adults (incidence ≥10%) were headache, cough, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and redness in the eye.
- Most frequently reported adverse drug reactions in pediatric patients (incidence ≥20%) were fever, cough, diarrhea, runny nose, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, hives, nausea, rash, joint pain, itchy skin, fatigue, and sore throat.
INDICATION
XENPOZYME® (olipudase alfa-rpcp) is indicated for treatment of non–central nervous system manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) in adult and pediatric patients.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, for complete details.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION
|
WARNING: SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis |
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Allergic Reactions (Including Anaphylaxis) and Infusion-Associated Reactions (IARs)
See Boxed WARNING for more information. Your doctor may decide to give you antihistamine, anti-fever, and/or steroid medications before your infusions. Signs of allergic reactions and infusion-associated reactions (IARs) included hives, itchy skin, skin redness, rash, swelling underneath the skin, tender bumps under the skin, and localized swelling, as well as headache, vomiting, nausea, fever, and diarrhea.
Reactions may occur during and/or after the infusion. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience any reactions. Your healthcare provider may slow or stop the infusion or may lower the next dose.
Elevated Transaminases Levels
XENPOZYME may be associated with elevated liver enzymes (known as transaminases) within 24 to 48 hours after infusion. Your doctor should check your liver enzyme levels with a blood test:
- within one month before starting XENPOZYME;
- within 72 hours before any infusion during the dose escalation phase, or before your next scheduled XENPOZYME infusion if you missed a dose.
Based on the results of your blood tests, your doctor may make changes to your dose or infusion schedule. Upon reaching the recommended maintenance dose, your doctor may continue to monitor your liver enzyme levels.
Risk to Unborn Babies
Starting or increasing the dose of XENPOZYME is not recommended in a pregnant female as it may cause harm (birth defects) to the developing baby. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor right away.
If you are a female of reproductive potential, your doctor will verify your pregnancy status before you start treatment with XENPOZYME. You should use effective contraception during XENPOZYME treatment and for 14 days after your last dose if XENPOZYME is discontinued.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Most frequently reported adverse drug reactions in adults (incidence ≥10%) were headache, cough, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and redness in the eye.
- Most frequently reported adverse drug reactions in pediatric patients (incidence ≥20%) were fever, cough, diarrhea, runny nose, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, hives, nausea, rash, joint pain, itchy skin, fatigue, and sore throat.
INDICATION
XENPOZYME® (olipudase alfa-rpcp) is indicated for treatment of non–central nervous system manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) in adult and pediatric patients.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, for complete details.