What is ELAPRASE (IDURSULFASE) and what is it used for?
ELAPRASE (idursulfase) is an IV infusion used to treat some of the symptoms of a genetic condition called Hunter’s syndrome, also called mucopolysaccharidosis (MYOO-koe-pol-ee-SAK-a-rye-DOE-sis). Idursulfase contains a natural enzyme that some people lack because of a genetic disorder. Elaprase helps replace this missing enzyme. ELAPRASE is a prescription medicine for patients with Hunter syndrome ELAPRASE has been shown to improve walking ability in patients 5 yrs and older. In patients 16 months to 5 yrs old, ELAPRASE did not show improvement in disease-related symptoms or long term clinical result; however, treatment with ELAPRASE has reduced spleen size similarly to patients 5 yrs and older. It is not known if ELAPRASE is safe and effective in children under 16 months old. Hunter syndrome occurs when the body is unable to produce an enzyme called iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S), which is responsible for breaking down GAGs. The buildup of GAGs in the body can cause a range of symptoms,...