Glassia®
Glassia® is a medicine containing human Alpha-Proteinase Inhibitor (Alpha1-PI) that is used to treat adults with lung disease (emphysema) because of severe Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. Glassia® is not meant to be used as a therapy for lung disease other than severe Alpha deficiency. Effects of Glassia® on worsening lung function and emphysema progression have not been proven in clinical trials. Long-term effects of Alpha1 replacement and maintenance therapy have not been studied.
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WHAT IT TREATS: |
MANUFACTURER: Kamada Ltd. |
CLASS: Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Alpha1-PI) |
PRESCRIBED BY: Pulmonologist |
HOW ADMINISTERED: Intravenous |
FREQUENCY: Weekly |
Length of infusion: 15 mins - an hour |
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