Pharma company: genzyme
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List of genzyme products:
- Aldurazyme - Laronidase is used to treat mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), a genetic disorder where the body does not have enough of an enzyme called alpha-L-iduronidase . Without this enzyme, substances called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) build up in the body, causing tissue and organ damage. Laronidase works by replacing the missing enzyme, which helps the body break down GAGs - a process known as enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Laronidase is used to treat the symptoms of MPS I that occur in parts of...
- Cerezyme - Imiglucerase is used to treat a certain rare genetic problem ( Gaucher disease ). Imiglucerase replaces a certain natural substance (an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase) that is missing in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood , bone, liver , and spleen problems caused by Gaucher disease. Imiglucerase does not correct the genetic problem, and treatment must be continued for life.
- Cholestagel
- Clolar - Clofarabine is used to treat a certain type of cancer ( acute lymphoblastic leukemia -ALL) in children and young adults ages 1 to 21 whose cancer has not been successfully treated by at least 2 other treatments. It works by stopping the growth of cancer cells.
- Elaprase - Idursulfase belongs to the class of medications called enzyme replacement therapies (ERT) . It is used to help improve walking capacity for people with Hunter syndrome, or mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II). Hunter syndrome is a genetic condition where the body does not produce enough of the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase. This causes the buildup of substances called glycosaminoglycans (GAG) in cells and tissues. Idursulfase works by increasing the amounts of enzyme, which then helps...
- Fabrazyme - Agalsidase beta belongs to the group of medications known as enzyme replacement therapy. It is used as enzyme replacement therapy for people with Fabry disease, which is a genetic disorder where the levels of alpha-galactosidase (an enzyme that breaks down fats) is low or absent. With Fabry disease, globotriaosylceramide (or GL-3; a fat substance) is not removed from cells in the body and starts to accumulate in the walls of blood vessels and organs. By reducing GL-3 levels in the body,...
- Fludara - Fludarabine belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the family of antineoplastics called antimetabolites. Fludarabine causes the death of cancer cells by interfering with their growth and reproduction. Fludarabine is used to treat a type of cancer known as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in people for whom other treatments have not worked. The injectable form of this medication may also be used to treat low-grade...
- Hectorol
- Jonexa
- Leuprolide - Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Leuprolide works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and helps relieve symptoms such as painful/difficult urination. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not...
- Lumizyme
- MabCampath
- Melapure
- Mozobil
- Myozyme
- RenaGel - CONTRAINDICATIONS ( 4 ) 03/2016 1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE RENAGEL ® Renagel is a Registered Trademark of...
- Renvela - Sevelamer carbonate belongs to the class of medications called phosphate binders . Phosphate is made up mostly of the mineral phosphorus, which is an important component of normal bone structure, cell metabolism, and cell function. In the body, the kidneys help keep the amount of phosphorus in the blood at a relatively constant level. For people with kidney problems, as their kidney function decreases, less phosphorus is removed from the body, potentially leading to a condition known as ...
- Sangcya - This medication is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver , kidney, or heart transplant. It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new organ to function normally. Cyclosporine is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis and a certain skin condition (severe psoriasis). Cyclosporine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by slowing down your body's defense system (immune system) to prevent your body from...
- Seprafilm
- Synvisc - Hylan G-F 20 belongs to the group of medications known as s ynovial fluid replacements. It is used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis (a condition causing joint "wear and tear" and pain) in the hip, ankle, shoulder, and knee joints. It works by mimicking the body's own synovial fluid (a fluid that lubricates and cushions the joints). Relief from pain can last up to 6 to 12 months.
- Synvisc-One - This medication is used to treat knee pain in patients with joint inflammation ( osteoarthritis ). It is usually used in patients who have not responded to other treatments such as acetaminophen , exercise , or physical therapy. Hyaluronate (also known as hyaluronan) is similar to a substance that occurs naturally in the joints. It may work by acting as a lubricant and shock absorber in the joint, helping the knee to move smoothly, thereby lessening pain.
- Thymoglobulin - This medication is used to prevent and treat rejection of a kidney transplant . This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by decreasing your body's natural defense (immune system). This helps prevent your body from rejecting the kidney transplant so it can work normally. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care...
- Thyrogen - Thyrotropin alfa belongs to the class of medications called human thyroid stimulating hormones. It is used with radioactive iodine to treat people with thyroid cancer who have had most or all of their thyroid gland removed. It is also used as an additional diagnostic tool, with or without radioactive iodine, for testing for thyroglobulin (Tg) in the blood in people with thyroid cancer. Thyrotropin alfa is a man-made hormone that acts the same way as the naturally-occurring thyroid...
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