Alglucosidase alfa
Also sold as: Lumizyme
Related Medications
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Classification: alpha-Glucosidases (source: RxClass/NLM)
- avalglucosidase alfaHydrolytic Lysosomal Glycogen-specific EnzymeSame Class
- pegloticaseEnzymeSame Class
- asparaginaseEnzymeSame Class
- glucarpidaseEnzymeSame Class
- taliglucerase alfaEnzymeSame Class
- elosulfase alfaEnzymeSame Class
- asfotase alfaEnzymeSame Class
- sebelipase alfaEnzymeSame Class
- vestronidase alfaEnzymeSame Class
- pegvaliaseEnzymeSame Class
- calaspargase pegolEnzymeSame Class
- sacrosidaseEnzymeSame Class
- pegunigalsidase alfaEnzymeSame Class
- rasburicaseEnzymeSame Class
- dornase alfaEnzymeSame Class
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Drug Information
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Pompe disease (acid maltase deficiency, glycogen storage disease type II, GSD II, glycogenosis type II) is an inherited disorder of glycogen metabolism caused by the absence or marked deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme GAA. Alglucosidase alfa provides an exogenous source of GAA. Binding to mannose-6-phosphate receptors on the cell surface has been shown to occur via carbohydrate groups on the GAA molecule, after which it is internalized and transported into lysosomes, where it undergoes proteolytic cleavage that results in increased enzymatic activity. It then exerts enzymatic activity in cleaving glycogen.
Indications & Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LUMIZYME ® is a hydrolytic lysosomal glycogen-specific enzyme indicated for patients with Pompe disease (acid α-glucosidase [GAA] deficiency). LUMIZYME ® is a hydrolytic lysosomal glycogen-specific enzyme indicated for patients with Pompe disease (GAA deficiency). ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administration of LUMIZYME should be supervised by a healthcare provider knowledgeable in the management of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage is 20 mg/per kg body weight administered every 2 weeks as an intravenous infusion. The initial infusion rate should be no more than 1 mg/kg/hour ( 2.2 ) Reconstitute and dilute LUMIZYME prior to use. ( 2.3 ) See full prescribing information for storage of the reconstituted and diluted product and administration instructions ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Recommendations prior to LUMIZYME Treatment Administration of LUMIZYME should be supervised by a healthcare provider knowledgeable in the management of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Initiate LUMIZYME in a healthcare setting with appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Prior to LUMIZYME administration, consider pretreating with antihistamines, antipyretics, and/or corticosteroids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) ] . LUMIZYME must be reconstituted and diluted prior to use [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment, should be readily available during LUMIZYME administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended dosage of LUMIZYME is 20 mg/kg body weight administered every 2 weeks as an intravenous infusion. The initial infusion rate should be no more than 1 mg/kg/hour [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Missed Dose If one or more doses are missed, restart LUMIZYME treatment as soon as possible, maintaining the 2-week interval between infusions thereafter. 2.3 Reconstitution and Dilution Instructions Reconstitute and dilute LUMIZYME in the following manner. Use aseptic technique during preparation. Do not use filter needles during preparation. Reconstitute the Lyophilized Powder Determine the number of LUMIZYME vials to be reconstituted based on the actual body weight in kg and the recommended dose of 20 mg/kg. Round the number of vials up to the next whole number. Remove the required number of LUMIZYME vials from the refrigerator and allow the vials to sit for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) prior to reconstitution. Reconstitute each vial by slowly injecting 10.3 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, down the inside wall of each vial. Avoid adding the Sterile Water for Injection to the vial forcefully or directly onto the lyophilized powder to minimize foaming. Gently tilt and roll each vial. Do not invert, swirl, or shake the vial. Each vial will yield a concentration of 5 mg/mL of LUMIZYME. The total extractable dose per vial is 50 mg per 10 mL. Visually inspect the reconstituted solution in the vials for particulate matter and discoloration. Discard if particles are present or the solution is discolored. The reconstituted solution may occasionally contain some LUMIZYME particles (typically less than 10 in a vial) in the form of thin white strands or translucent fibers subsequent to the initial inspection. This may also happen following dilution for infusion. These particles have been shown to contain LUMIZYME and may appear after the initial reconstitution step and increase over time. Studies have shown that these particles are removed via in-line filtration without having a detectable effect on the purity or strength. Dilute the Reconstituted Solution Select and prepare an appropriate size 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection infusion bag with quantity sufficient of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection to obtain the recommended total infusion volume per table 1 based on patient weight and dilute. Slowly withdraw the required volume of reconstituted solution from the LUMIZYME vial(s). Avoid foaming in the syringe. Discard any unused reconstituted solution remaining in the vial. Remove airspace from the prepared 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection infusion bag to minimize particle formation due to the sensitivity of LUMIZYME to air-liquid interfaces. Inject the LUMIZYME reconstituted solution slowly and directly into the port of the prepared 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection infusion bag. Avoid foaming and introducing air in the infusion bag. Gently invert or massage the infusion bag to mix the solution. Do not shake. After dilution, the solution will have a final concentration of 0.5 to 4 mg/mL of LUMIZYME. 2.4 Storage Instructions for the Reconstituted and Diluted Product The reconstituted and diluted solution should be administered without delay. Storage of the reconstituted solution at room temperature is not recommended. If immediate use is not possible, the reconstituted and diluted solution is stable for up to 24 hours refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). The reconstituted an
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥5%) in clinical trials were hypersensitivity reactions and included: anaphylaxis, rash, pyrexia, flushing/feeling hot, urticaria, headache, hyperhidrosis, nausea, cough, decreased oxygen saturation, tachycardia, tachypnea, chest discomfort, dizziness, muscle twitching, agitation, cyanosis, erythema, hypertension/increased blood pressure, pallor, rigors, tremor, vomiting, fatigue, and myalgia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Genzyme at 1-800-633-1610, option 1 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions (≥5%) following intravenous alglucosidase alfa treatment were hypersensitivity reactions, and included anaphylaxis, rash, pyrexia, flushing/feeling hot, urticaria, headache, hyperhidrosis, nausea, cough, decreased oxygen saturation, tachycardia, tachypnea, chest discomfort, dizziness, muscle twitching, agitation, cyanosis, erythema, hypertension/increased blood pressure, pallor, rigors, tremor, vomiting, fatigue, and myalgia. Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials in Infantile-Onset and Juvenile-Onset Pompe Disease Two multicenter, open-label clinical trials (Trials 1 and 2) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] were conducted in 39 patients with infantile-onset Pompe disease (IOPD), aged 1 month to 3.5 years old. Approximately half of the patients (54%) were male. Patients were treated with intravenous alglucosidase alfa 20 or 40 mg/kg every other week for periods ranging from 1 to 106 weeks (mean: 61 weeks). The most serious adverse reactions reported with alglucosidase alfa treatment included anaphylaxis and acute cardiorespiratory failure. The most common adverse reactions requiring intervention in these clinical trials were hypersensitivity reactions, that occurred in 20 of 39 (51%) patients treated with alglucosidase alfa, and included rash, pyrexia, urticaria, flushing, decreased oxygen saturation, cough, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypertension/increased blood pressure, pallor, rigors, vomiting, cyanosis, agitation, and tremor. These reactions were more likely to occur with higher infusion rates or doses. Some patients who were pretreated with antihistamines, antipyretics and/or corticosteroids still experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Table 2 summarizes all adverse reactions that occurred in ≥5% of patients (2 or more patients) treated with alglucosidase alfa in clinical trials described above. Table 2: Adverse Reactions that Occurred in at Least 5% of Alglucosidase Alfa-Treated Infantile-Onset Patients in Trials 1 and 2 Number of Patients (N=39) n (%) Adverse Reaction 20 (51) Rash (including rash erythematous, rash macular and maculopapular) 7 (18) Pyrexia 6 (15) Urticaria 5 (13) Flushing 5 (13) Hypertension/Increased Blood Pressure 4 (10) Decreased Oxygen Saturation 3 (8) Cough 3 (8) Tachypnea 3 (8) Tachycardia 3 (8) Erythema 2 (5) Vomiting 2 (5) Rigors 2 (5) Pallor 2 (5) Cyanosis 2 (5) Agitation 2 (5) Tremor 2 (5) An open-label, single-center trial (Trial 3) was conducted in 18 treatment-naive patients with IOPD who were treated with alglucosidase alfa [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Adverse reactions observed in these patients were similar to patients with IOPD who received alglucosidase alfa in other clinical trials. Additional hypersensitivity reactions observed in patients with IOPD treated with alglucosidase alfa in other clinical trials and expanded access programs included livedo reticularis, irritability, retching, increased lacrimation, ventricular extrasystoles, nodal rhythm, rales, respiratory tract irritation, and cold sweat. Safety was also evaluated in 99 patients (51 male, 48 females) with Pompe disease in an ongoing, open-label, prospective study in patients 12 months of age and older who were previously treated with another alglucosidase alfa product and switched to LUMIZYME. Patients were aged 1 to 18 years with a median duration of treatment of 437 days (range 13 to 466 days). No new safety findings were observed following the switch to 4000 L scale of alglucosidase alfa. Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials in Late-Onset Pompe Disease Assessment of adverse reactions in patients with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) is based on the exposure of 90 patients (45 male, 45 female), aged 10 to 70 years, to intravenous infusions of 20 mg/kg alglucosidase alfa or placebo in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Trial 4). All patients were naive to enzyme rep
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
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Data sourced from RxNorm (NLM/NIH), FDA Orange Book, OpenFDA, DailyMed. Last updated: 2026-03-02.