Aldurazyme

Active Ingredient(s): Laronidase
FDA Approved: * April 30, 2003
Pharm Company: * BIOMARIN
Category: Genetic Disorders

Iduronidase (EC 3.2.1.76, L-iduronidase, alpha-L-iduronidase, laronidase), sold as Aldurazyme, is an enzyme with the systematic name glycosaminoglycan alpha-L-iduronohydrolase.[3][4][5] This enzyme catalyses the hydrolysis of unsulfated alpha-L-iduronosidic linkages in dermatan sulfate.[6] It is a glycoprotein enzyme found in the lysosomes of cells. It is involved in the degeneration of glycosaminoglycans such as dermatan sulfate... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Aldurazyme 2.9 mg/5ml Intravenous Injection, Solution, Concentrate
NDC: 58468-0070
Labeler:
Genzyme Corporation

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