Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using Elaprase?
Elaprase contains the active ingredient idursulfase. Elaprase is used to treat Hunter
syndrome, a rare genetic disease in which an enzyme called iduronate-2-sulfatase is
missing or the level of enzyme is lower than normal.
2. What should I know before I use Elaprase?
Do not use if you or your child have ever had an allergic reaction to Elaprase or
any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you or your child have any other medical conditions, take any
other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with Elaprase and affect how it works.
4. How do I use Elaprase?
You will be given Elaprase by a trained healthcare professional who is knowledgeable
in the treatment of Hunter syndrome or other inherited metabolic disorders.
Elaprase is given directly into the vein (intravenously). The infusion will normally
last for 1 to 3 hours and will be given every week.
5. What should I know while using Elaprase?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you or your child are using
Elaprase.
Keep your appointments.
Have any tests when your doctor says to.
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Driving or using machines
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Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Elaprase
affects you.
The effect of Elaprase on your ability to drive a car or operate machinery has not
been studied.
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Looking after your medicine
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Elaprase should be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C. Do not freeze or shake.
Once diluted, Elaprase should be protected from light. If not used immediately, the
solution must be stored at 2°C - 8°C and infused within 24 hours.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Common side effects: Faintness, dizziness, headaches, stomach aches, itching, skin
redness, anxiety and vomiting.
Serious side effects: Inflammation of the back of the throat, localised swelling near
injection site, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing.
Active ingredient:
Idursulfase
Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using Elaprase. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using Elaprase.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using Elaprase?
Elaprase contains the active ingredient idursulfase. Elaprase is an enzyme replacement therapy that is intended to restore sufficient
levels of enzyme within the body.
Elaprase is used to treat Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis II or MPS II), a
rare genetic disease in which an enzyme called iduronate-2-sulfatase is missing or
the level of the enzyme is lower than normal.
Patients with Hunter syndrome do not produce enough of their own enzyme, iduronate-2-sulfatase.
The reduced iduronate-2-sulfatase levels in patients result in the accumulation of
substances called glycosaminoglycans (GAG) in several cells and tissues. This causes
the affected cells and tissues to function abnormally, thereby causing problems for
various organs in the body.
2. What should I know before I use Elaprase?
Warnings
Do not use Elaprase if:
you or your child are allergic to idursulfase, or any of the ingredients listed at
the end of this leaflet.
always check the ingredients to make sure you or your child can use this medicine.
Check with your doctor if you or your child:
have a respiratory condition, airway disease, flu-like symptoms, fever, or a heart
condition.
take any medicines for any other condition.
During treatment, you or your child may be at risk of developing certain side effects.
It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional
information under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. There is
no information available regarding the use of Elaprase in pregnant women.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. It is not known
whether Elaprase passes into breast milk. If there is a need to consider using Elaprase
while you are breastfeeding, your doctor will discuss with you the benefits and risk
of using it.
Children under 16 months of age
Safety in children below the age of 16 months has not been studied. If your child
is under 16 months of age and has been prescribed Elaprase, you may wish to discuss
this with your child's doctor.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child are taking any other medicines,
including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription
from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
It is not known whether there are interactions between Elaprase and other medicines.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you or your child are taking and if these affect Elaprase.
4. How will Elaprase be given?
How much to use
The dose you receive is based on your body weight
The recommended dose is 0.5 mg/kg of body weight
When to use Elaprase
Elaprase will be given to you once a week
How to inject Elaprase
You will be given Elaprase by a trained healthcare professional who is knowledgeable
in the treatment of Hunter syndrome or other inherited metabolic disorders
Elaprase is given directly into the vein (intravenously). The infusion will normally
last for 1 to 3 hours and will be given every week.
If you or your child forget to use Elaprase
Elaprase should be used regularly at the same time each week. It is important that
you go to all your appointments to make sure your treatment works. If you miss any
appointments, call your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment.
Your doctor will decide how the treatment will continue.
If you or your child are given too much Elaprase
Your healthcare professional is trained to calculate the correct dose and to contact
the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26 in Australia or 0800 764 766 in
New Zealand).
5. What should I know while using Elaprase?
Things you or your child should do:
Keep your appointments.
It is important to have the infusion with Elaprase at the appropriate times to make
sure the medicine has the best chance of providing treatment for the condition.
Have any tests when your doctor says to.
Your doctor may wish to test your or your child's body's response to Elaprase to make
sure that it is working. Your doctor may also wish to test for allergic reactions
some time after the infusion or to continue to monitor after infusion.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you or your child are using
Elaprase.
Things to be careful of:
Allergic reactions
Allergic reactions may occur approximately 24 hours after infusion.
Tell your healthcare professional immediately if you experience any allergic reactions.
Driving or using machines.
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Elaprase
affects you.
The effect of Elaprase on your ability to drive a car or operate machinery has not
been studied.
Looking after your medicine
Elaprase should be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C. Do not freeze or shake.
Once diluted, Elaprase should be protected from light. If not used immediately, the
solution must be stored at 2°C - 8°C and infused within 24 hours.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you or your child do experience any side effects,
most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical
attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
Serious side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
or your child feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you or your child experience,
you can report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems in Australia
or to Medsafe in New Zealand at
https://pophealth.my.site.com/carmreportnz/s/ . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What Elaprase contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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Idursulfase
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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Sodium chloride
Sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate
Dibasic sodium phosphate heptahydrate
Polysorbate 20
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Do not take this medicine if you or your child are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What Elaprase looks like
Elaprase is a clear to slightly opalescent, colourless solution.
The strength is 6mg/3mL.
Each pack contains 1 vial.
AUST R 129481
Who distributes Elaprase
Distributed in Australia by:
sanofi-aventis australia pty ltd
12-24 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Freecall: 1800 818 806
Distributed in New Zealand by:
Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd t/a Healthcare Logistics
PO Box 62027
Sylvia Park Auckland 1644
Freecall: 0800 283 684
This leaflet was prepared in July 2024