Dornase Alfa

Drug Index

Dornase alfa (proprietary name Pulmozyme from Genentech) is a highly purified solution of recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase), an enzyme which selectively cleaves DNA. Dornase alfa hydrolyzes the DNA present in sputum/mucus of cystic fibrosis patients and reduces viscosity in the lungs, promoting improved clearance of secretions. This protein therapeutic agent is produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells. Contents 1 Cystic fibrosis 2 Contraindications 3 Economy 4 Off label use ...

Dornase Alfa

Dornase alfa (proprietary name Pulmozyme from Genentech) is a highly purified solution of recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase), an enzyme which selectively cleaves DNA. Dornase alfa hydrolyzes the DNA present in sputum/mucus of cystic fibrosis patients and reduces viscosity in the lungs, promoting improved clearance of secretions. This protein therapeutic agent is produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells. Contents 1 Cystic fibrosis 2 Contraindications 3 Economy 4 Off label use ...

NDC Database

Pulmozyme 1 mg/ml Respiratory (Inhalation) Solution by Genentech, Inc. ## Package Codes: 50242-100-40 ## Active Ingredients: Dornase Alfa