Parenteral Manual

Galsulfase

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Alternate Name(s): 
NAGLAZYME
Classification: 
Enzyme replacement
Original Date: 
June 2016
Indications: 
  • Long-term enzyme replacement therapy for pediatric and adult patients with confirmed diagnosis of Mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI: N-acetylgalactosamine 4-sufatase deficiency; Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome)
Reconstitution and Stability: 
  • Available as 1 mg/ mL preservative free  5 mL vial
  • Refrigerate vials at 2 C to 8 C.  DO NOT freeze
  • Remove required vials from the refrigeration to allow them to reach room temperature. Do not allow vials to remain at room temperature longer than 24 hours prior to dilution
  • DO NOT SHAKE VIAL. Gently rotate the infusion bag to ensure proper distribution
  • Avoid excessive agitation by slowly withdrawing galsulfase. Do not use a filter needle
  • Do not use any vials exhibiting particulate matter or discoloration.  Galsulfase should be clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to pale yellow
  • Diluted product should be used immediately.  If not used immediately,  refrigerate at 2C to 8C no longer than 24 hours followed by 24 hours at room temperature during administration (48 hours from time of preparation to completion of administration)
Compatibility: 

- Solutions Compatible:  0.9% Sodium Chloride

- Incompatible:  Do not infuse with other products

Administration: 

(For approved routes of administration by nursing personnel, refer to Policy for the Administration of Intravenous Medications.)

SC NO
IM NO
IV Direct NO
IV Intermittent Infusion YES - DO NOT SHAKE VIAL OR BAG

Infuse through infusion set equipped with a 0.2 micron in-line filter

Usual dilution:

  • Weight less than or equal to 20 kg: 100 mL 0.9% NaCl
  • Weight greater than 20 kg: 250 mL 0.9% NaCl
    For 250 mL dilution: Withdraw volume equivalent to galsulfase

Infusion time:

  • Weight less than 20 kg: 4 hours or more
  • Weight greater than 20 kg: 6 mL/hour x 1 hour, and if well tolerated, 
    may increase rate to 80 mL/hour x 3 hours.
  • If infusion associated reactions occur: infuse up to 20 hours
IV Continuous Infusion NO

 

Dosage: 

(For neonatal dosages, refer to Neonatal IV Drug Manual.)

  • 1 mg/kg once weekly IV
  • round to closest whole vial (5mg)
Potential hazards of parenteral administration: 
  • Most common adverse reactions: pyrexia, rash, pruritus, urticaria, chills/rigors, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, and dyspnea.
  • Serious, but less common, adverse reactions included laryngeal edema, apnea, pyrexia, urticarial, respiratory distress, angioedema, asthma, and anaphylactoid reaction.
  • Infusion-associated reactions (IAR):
     - Very common: pyrexia, chills/rigors, rash, urticaria and dyspnea. 
     - Less common: pruritus, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, hyper- or hypotension, headache, chest pain, erythema, cough, angioedema, respiratory distress, tachypnea, tremor, conjunctivitis, malaise, bronchospasm, and arthralgia
     - Uncommon, but serious: shock, anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, and respiratory failure.
     -  Stop infusion promptly upon IAR. Consider restarting at slower rate once symptoms subside. The infusion rate can be extended up to 20 hours if infusion reaction occurs.
Notes: 
  • Agitation of the vial or reconstituted bag may denature galsulfase, rendering it biologically inactive. DO NOT SHAKE VIAL OR BAG.
  • Pretreatment with antihistamine (e.g. diphenhydramine) with or without antipyretics (e.g. acetaminophen) is recommended 30 to 60 minutes prior to the start of infusion.
  • Extremely expensive, handle with care.
References: 

NAGLAZYME [Product Monograph]. Toronto, ON: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc; 2013.

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