Revcovi (elapegademase-lvlr)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Elapegademase-lvlr is a recombinant adenosine deaminase.

USES: Elapegademase is used to treat a certain inherited immune system disorder, adenosine deaminase severe combined immune deficiency (ADA-SCID). In this condition, the immune system does not work normally to fight infections. People with this disorder tend to get repeated infections that can be very serious or life-threatening.

Elapegademase is a man-made form of a substance made in your body (adenosine deaminase). It helps increase the number of blood cells that prevent and fight infection (lymphocytes).

Generic name: elapegademase-lvlr
Pronunciation: (EL-a-peg-AD-e-mase)

Reference product & biosimilars

No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Revcovi:

  • Adenosine Deaminase Severe Combined Immune Deficiency

Also known as: Scid Due To Absent Adenosine Deaminase, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Due To Ada Deficiency.

Dosing

It isessential that the manufacturer's labeling be consulted for more detailed information on dosage and administration of this drug. Dosage summary:

*The treatment of ADA-SCID with elapegademase-lvlr should be monitored by measuring trough plasma adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity, trough deoxyadenosine nucleotide (dAXP) levels, and/or total lymphocyte counts. Monitoring should be more frequent if therapy was interrupted or if an enhanced rate of clearance of plasma ADA activity develops. See full prescribing information for specific instructions on therapeutic drug monitoring of elapegademase-lvlr, including target trough ADA activity and dAXP levels and recommended monitoring schedules.

*Collect blood samples for the analysis of trough plasma ADA activity and trough dAXP level prior to the first administration of elapegademase-lvlr for the week.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

None

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions reported were cough (50%) and vomiting (33%).

Precautions

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ICD codes

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data