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α-Galactosidase

Generic Name
α-Galactosidase
Brand Names
Fabrazyme
Drug Type
Biotech
Unique Ingredient Identifier
RZD65TSM9U

Overview

Agalsidase beta is a recombinant human α-galactosidase A similar to agalsidase alfa. While patients generally do not experience a clinically significant difference in outcomes between the two drugs, some patients may experience greater benefit with agalsidase beta. Use of agalsidase beta has decreased in Europe, in favor of agalsidase alfa, after a contamination event in 2009. Agalsidase beta was granted FDA approval on 24 April 2003.

Indication

Agalsidase beta is indicated in the treatment of Fabry disease.

Associated Conditions

  • Fabry's Disease

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Genzyme Corporation
58468-0041
INTRAVENOUS
5 mg in 1 mL
2/23/2024
Genzyme Corporation
58468-0040
INTRAVENOUS
5 mg in 1 mL
2/23/2024

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
Authorised
8/3/2001

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
Fabrazyme ® 35mg (agalsidase beta)
SIN13609P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
37.0mg/35mg vial
3/10/2009
Fabrazyme ® 5mg (agalsidase beta)
SIN13610P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
5.5mg/5mg vial
3/10/2009

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Company
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Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
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Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
FABRAZYME
sanofi-aventis canada inc
02248965
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
5 MG / VIAL
9/17/2004
FABRAZYME
sanofi-aventis canada inc
02248966
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
35 MG / VIAL
4/8/2004

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
FABRAZYME 5 MG POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION
01188004
POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario
Commercialized
FABRAZYME 35 MG POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION
01188001
POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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License Number
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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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Company
Registration Number
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Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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MA Holder
MA Number
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Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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