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Eteplirsen is used in the treatment of an inherited muscle disorder (Duchenne muscular dystrophy). Eteplirsen can increase the amount of dystrophin in the body and is used intravenously as directed by your doctor.
1. Uses of the drug Eteplirsen
Many people wonder: What is Eteplirsen? What does Eteplirsen do? Eteplirsen is used in the treatment of an inherited muscle disorder called Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The syndrome occurs in patients with a mutation in the dystrophin gene, a rare inherited muscle disease caused by a deficiency of a dystrophin muscle protein. Eteplirsen is a drug that works by increasing the amount of dystrophin in the body.
Eteplirsen is used intravenously as prescribed by a doctor. Dosage is based on the patient's weight, usually once a week and infused over 35-60 minutes.
2. Notes when using Eteplirsen
Before using Eteplirsen, please inform your doctor or pharmacist of any allergies and medical history. Eteplirsen can make you dizzy, lightheaded, so do not use alcohol, marijuana and other stimulants. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything that requires alertness until you can do it safely.
Before surgery, tell your doctor about all the products you are using including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements and herbal products. For pregnant women, the use of Eteplirsen should only be used when absolutely necessary.
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3. Undesirable effects of the drug Eteplirsen
Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Eteplirsen include:
Pain at injection site Dizziness Nausea, vomiting Joint pain Allergic reactions: fever, flushing, cough, rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing Before prescribing, doctors always weigh the potential benefits above the risk of side effects. However, there are still some cases of unwanted effects, so when you see any other unusual symptoms, immediately notify the medical staff for timely treatment.
4. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can reduce the effectiveness of treatment and increase the risk of unwanted effects. Therefore, tell your doctor about all the products you are using including prescription, over-the-counter and other herbal products. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Eteplirsen is used in the treatment of an inherited muscle disorder called Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The drug works by the mechanism of increasing the amount of dystrophin in the body and is used intravenously as prescribed by the doctor. However, drugs can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicinal products you are taking to reduce the risk of side effects and increase the effectiveness of treatment. .
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Reference source: webmd.com
