Pulmozyme Side Effects

There can be a variety of adverse side effects as a result of taking Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa.  Adverse effects such as:

• Cardiovascular: Chest pain
• Dermatalogic: Rashes on the skin
• Ophthalmic: Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)
• Respiratory: Laryngitis, pharyngitis

Another distinct adverse side effect of this drug is the fact there can be a change in the patient’s voice. The most serious adverse side effect reported with Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa is dyspnea, or shortness of breath. If you or a loved one has experienced adverse effects as a result of taking this certain drug, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help you.

Warnings & Recalls for Pulmozyme

The most commonly contraindications with Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa are:

• Hypersensitivity to dornase alfa or any of Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa’s component ingredients.
• Hypersensitivity to Chinese hamster ovary cell derivatives and products.

If you or a loved one has experienced adverse effects as a result of taking this certain drug, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help you.

Pulmozyme Treatment and Use

Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa is a drug that’s been developed by the drug company Genentech.  It’s a highly purified solution of recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase), which is an enzyme that selectively latches onto DNA.  This drug is used to treat cystic fibrosis in patients, but doesn’t cure it.  Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa hydrolyzes DNA present in the mucus of cystic fibrosis patients and thereby reduces the viscosity of the lungs which in turn promotes improved clearance of secretions.  This highly purified solution is derived from Chinese hamster ovary cells.

Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa comes as a solution to be inhaled through the mouth and taken about once or twice a day.

It is worth noting that in 2008, Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa had about $257 million dollars worth of revenue.

A 1mg/mL solution of Pulmozyme | Dornase Alfa costs on average about $2150.

If you or a loved one has experienced adverse effects as a result of taking this certain drug, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help you.

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