Dornase Alfa
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Dornase alfa is used in people with cystic fibrosis to thin mucus in the airways. This may help improve lung function and lower the risk of infections.
Dornase alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Dornase alfa is used in people with cystic fibrosis to thin mucus in the airways. This may help improve lung function and lower the risk of infections.
Dornase alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use dornase alfa if you are allergic to dornase alfa or other Chinese Hamster Ovary cell products.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have worsened breathing problems.
Common side effects of dornase alfa may include:
sore throat ; chest pain, trouble breathing; changes in the sound of your voice; rash ; eye redness ; or fever .
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
High Risk Groups
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Adult Dosage
2.5 mg (2.5 (2.5)) 24 hourly Inh —
Child Dosage
2.5 mg (2.5 (2.5)) 24 hourly Inh — 1 or over 21 years may benefit forms twice daily dosage. Child over 5year by inhalation of nebulised
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect dornase alfa, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Inhalation Soln Store in refrigerator. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.