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Velaglucerase alfa

Generic Name
Velaglucerase alfa
Brand Names
Vpriv
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
884604-91-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
23HYE36B0I

Overview

Velaglucerase alfa is a gene-activated human recombinant glucocerebrosidase used for the treatment of Type 1 Gaucher disease, caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase. Additionally, Velaglucerase alfa has also been investigated for use in Type 3 Gaucher disease.

Indication

Velaglucerase alfa is a hydrolytic lysosomal glucocerebroside-specific enzyme indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy for pediatric and adult patients with type 1 Gaucher disease.

Associated Conditions

  • Gaucher Disease, Type 1

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
54092-701
INTRAVENOUS
2.5 mg in 1 mL
9/30/2021

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
VPRIV POWDER FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 400 UNITS/VIAL
SIN16107P
INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
10 mg/vial
2/24/2021

NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
VPRIV velaglucerase alfa (ghu) 400 Units powder for solution for infusion, glass vial
180965
Medicine
A
2/29/2012

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
VPRIV
takeda canada inc
02357119
Powder For Solution - Intravenous
400 UNIT / VIAL
11/22/2010

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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