Elapegademase-lvlr (Intramuscular)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Revcovi

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Elapegademase

Uses for elapegademase-lvlr

Elapegademase-lvlr injection is used to treat severe immune deficiency due to adenosine deaminase deficiency, an inherited disorder that lacks all immune protection from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Patients with this disorder are prone to repeated and persistent infections that can be very serious or life-threatening.

Elapegademase-lvlr is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using elapegademase-lvlr

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For elapegademase-lvlr, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to elapegademase-lvlr or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of elapegademase-lvlr injection in children. Safety and efficacy have been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of elapegademase-lvlr injection in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of elapegademase-lvlr. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Infections (eg, bacteria, virus, or fungus)—May decrease your body's ability to fight an infection.

• Thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets in the blood)—Use with caution. May increase risk of bleeding at the injection site.

Proper use of elapegademase-lvlr

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you elapegademase-lvlr ...