Galsulfase Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Galsulfase-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Galsulfase brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Galsulfase

Pronunciation : gal-SUL-fase

Therapeutic Classification : Endocrine and Metabolic Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Galsulfase

International :

Naglazyme

Why is Galsulfase Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an enzyme, prescribed for Mucopolysaccharidosis VI. It helps to decrease a substance, which causes problem in the body.

When should Galsulfase not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Galsulfase?

IV- The recommended dose is 1 mg per kg of body weight administered once weekly.

How should Galsulfase be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Galsulfase?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of fever, lung or breathing disease, difficulty in breathing during sleep, oxygen deficiency, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children less than 5 years old, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Galsulfase?

Most Common - Difficulty in breathing, fever, chills, chest pain and respiratory distress.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain and naval hernia.
Miscellaneous - Joint pain, eye inflammation, uneasiness, hearing impairment and rash.