Etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb Injection

Etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb injection is used to treat hemophilia B (an inherited condition in which the blood does not clot normally because of a missing blood clotting factor IX) in certain adults who are receiving factor IX replacement therapy to prevent bleeding or who have had or are having life-threatening bleeding or who are having repeated, spontaneous bleeding episodes. Etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb is in a class of medications called gene therapy. It works by helping your body to increase blood clotting factor IX available which may help stop bleeding.

🔔 How should this medicine be used?

Etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb comes as a suspension (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or nurse in a healthcare setting. It is usually infused slowly over 1 to 2 hours as a single dose.

Etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb may cause serious reactions during or after you receive your infusion. If you experience any of the following symptoms, tell your doctor immediately: flushing, fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, chest pain, headache, stomach pain, dizziness, feeling faint, shortness of breath, rash or hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or throat. A doctor or nurse will watch you carefully for these side effects while the medication is being infused, and for at least 3 hours after. Your doctor may need to slow down or temporarily stop your infusion if you experience these or other side effects.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient.

🔔 Other uses for this medicine

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.