It is very important, especially in case of severe forms of diseases, to begin treatment as early as possible, before the appearance of irreversible clinical manifestations of the disease.
Treatment with Naglazim should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor who has experience in treating patients with type VI MPS or other congenital metabolic disorders.
Reactions associated with infusion (RSI)
Patients treated with Naglazim received reactions associated with infusion (ie, undesirable drug reactions that occurred during the infusion of the drug or within a day after its completion). Symptoms of RSI tend to decrease after a slowing or temporary cessation of infusion and the introduction of additional antihistamines, antipyretics and, in some cases, glucocorticosteroids. In clinical studies, arrest of the RCI was achieved by interrupting the infusion or decreasing the rate of administration of the drug Naglazim, and also by prescribing antihistamine and / or antipyretic (before the infusion or after the development of RSI)paracetamol) of medicines, which allowed continuing the ongoing treatment. Most patients managed to complete the infusion. Subsequent infusions of the drug Naglazim were conducted at a lower rate and were accompanied by an additional prophylactic use of antihistamines and, in the case of a heavier RSI, the intake of glucocorticosteroids.
There were no factors that contributed to the emergence of infusion-related reactions in patients. The relationship between the severity of RSI and the titre of antibodies to galsulfase has not been established.
Since there is very limited experience with the resumption of therapy with Naglazim after a prolonged break, special care should be taken in such cases in connection with the theoretically increased risk of developing hypersensitivity reactions.
In order to reduce the likelihood of RSI occurrence, it is recommended to perform premedication (antihistamines in combination with antipyretic drugs or without them) approximately 30-60 minutes before the infusion of the drug Naglazim. In the case of an RSI of mild to moderate severity, it is recommended that an additional antihistamine be prescribed and paracetamol and / or halve the rate of infusion of the drug (compared to the rate of administration at which the RSI originated).
In the case of a single occurrence of severe RSI should stop the infusion of the drug Naglazim until the disappearance of symptoms of RSI; an antihistamine supplement should also be prescribed and paracetamol. After discontinuation of the RCI, infusion can be resumed at a rate of 50% -25% lower than the rate of administration of the Naglazim drug, at which the RSI originated.
In the case of recurrence of a moderate degree of RSI, or with the re-appointment of a drug after the development of a single severe infusion reaction, premedication should be performed (antihistamine, paracetamol and / or glucocorticosteroids), and also reduce the infusion rate by 50% -25% relative to
the rate of administration of the drug Naglazim, in which the previous RSI originated.
Anaphylactic and other allergic reactions
As with the use of other protein-containing drugs, the infusion of the drug Naglazim may develop severe allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions).Anaphylactic and other severe allergic reactions were observed in patients during infusion and within 24 hours after the administration of the drug Naglazim. Some allergic reactions pose a threat to the lives of patients (anaphylaxis, shock, acute respiratory failure, increased dyspnoea, bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, arterial hypotension).
In case of occurrence of the specified reactions it is necessary to stop application of Naglazim immediately and to start corresponding treatment. In the treatment of allergic reagents should be guided by the current standards of emergency medical care. Patients who have previously experienced allergic reactions during the infusion of the drug Naglazim, repeated administration of the drug should be carried out with extreme caution in connection with the risk of repeated development of hypersensitivity reactions. In such cases, the infusion of the drug should be carried out in a medical facility that has the necessary equipment for emergency resuscitation (including the introduction of epinephrine), and in the presence of properly trained personnel for the provision of qualified medical care.Severe and life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, uncontrollable, are a contraindication to the further use of the drug Naglazim.
Immuno-mediated reactions
When using the drug Naglazim, (as well as with the use of other enzyme replacement drugs), allergic reactions of type III (including membranous glomerulonephritis) mediated by circulating immune complexes were noted. In case of occurrence of immuno-mediated type III reactions, the administration of Naglazim should be stopped and appropriate treatment initiated. After the onset of an immune-mediated response, the risk and possible benefits of re-administering Naglazim should be carefully assessed. To some patients, the drug was successfully re-introduced, and they later continued treatment with Naglazim under close supervision.
Risk of acute cardiopulmonary insufficiency
Drug Naglazim should be administered with caution to patients who are sensitive to bulk overload of the injected fluid (patients with a body weight of 20 kg or less, patients with concomitant acute respiratory disease,patients with impaired contractility of the heart and / or respiratory function) due to the high risk of developing acute heart failure. The introduction of the drug to such patients should be carried out in a specialized department with constant monitoring of vital functions. Some patients may require longer follow-up after completion of the infusion.
Acute respiratory complications associated with the administration of the drug
Patients with type VI MPS often develop obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Premedication with antihistamines may increase the risk of apnea attacks. Before the start of treatment should assess the patency of the airways. If patients regularly receive inhalation of oxygen and / or use devices that create positive airway pressure during sleep (CPAP), then these treatments should be available during the infusion, and be immediately applied when an infusion-related reaction occurs or when excessive drowsiness caused by the use of antihistamines.
Patients with acute febrile or respiratory illness are advised to delay the administration of Naglazim because of the increased risk of developing acute respiratory failure during infusion.
Violation of airway patency
Special care should be taken in the treatment of patients with impaired airway patency. In such patients it is recommended to limit the use of antihistamines and other sedative drugs. In some clinical situations, the use of devices that create positive airway pressure during sleep or the imposition of a tracheostomy may be justified. If the patient develops an intercurrent acute respiratory disease, it is necessary to postpone the planned infusion of the drug, and perform it later.
Compression of the spinal cord or compression of the cervical spinal cord
Compression of the spinal cord, incl. compression of the cervical spinal cord (CSM), leading to myelopathy, is a known and serious complication of MPS VI type. In the post-marketing application of the drug, Naglazim, there were reports of the appearance or weighting of symptoms of IBC, requiring an operative intervention for the purpose of decompression.In this regard, patients with type VI MPS need continuous monitoring in order to timely identify subjective and objective signs of developing compression of the spinal cord or
compression of the cervical spinal cord (such as back pain, paralysis of the limbs below the level of compression, urinary incontinence and feces) and appropriate treatment.
If it is necessary to limit the consumption of sodium salts
This preparation contains 0.8 mmol (18.4 mg) sodium chloride in one bottle. This information should be taken into account for patients on a diet with limited use of sodium salts.