Pegademase Bovine Injection

Generic name: Pegademase Bovine Injection [ peg-A-de-mase-BOE-vine ]
Brand name: Adagen
Drug class: Other immunostimulants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 10, 2024.

Uses of Pegademase Bovine Injection:

• It is used to treat adenosine deaminase deficiency in people who have a weak immune system.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Pegademase Bovine Injection?

• If your child is allergic to pegademase bovine injection; any part of pegademase bovine injection; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had.
• If your child has low platelet levels.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with pegademase bovine injection.

Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child's drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take pegademase bovine injection with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Pegademase Bovine Injection?

For all patients taking pegademase bovine injection:

• Tell all of your child's health care providers that your child is taking pegademase bovine injection. This includes your child's doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Have your child's blood work checked often. Talk with your child's doctor.
• It may take up to 6 months for your child's immune system to start working better. The full effect may not be seen for longer. Keep doing what your child's doctor has told you to avoid infections. Tell your child's doctor right away if your child has any new signs of infection after starting pegademase bovine injection. This includes fever, chills, sore throat, weakness, cough, shortness of breath, passing urine more often, or pain when passing urine.

If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby:

• Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to your child and the baby.

How is this medicine (Pegademase Bovine Injection) best taken?

Give pegademase bovine injection as ordered by your child's doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• It is given as a shot into a muscle.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your child's doctor to find out what to do.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child's doctor or get medical help right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Related/similar drugs

Adagen, elapegademase, Revcovi

What are some other side effects of Pegademase Bovine Injection?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your child's doctor or get medical help if your child has any side effects that bother your child or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your child's doctor. Call your child's doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Pegademase Bovine Injection?

• If you need to store pegademase bovine injection at home, talk with your child's doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your child's symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child's doctor.
• Do not share your child's drug with others and do not give anyone else's drug to your child.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about pegademase bovine injection, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Further information

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