Alglucosidase Alfa

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Monitor 3 Mechanism-of-action 4 More General Terms 5 References

Indications

• treatment of glycogen storage disease type-2

Monitor

• liver function tests baseline & periodically [2]

Mechanism-of-action

• alpha-1,4-glucosidase

More General Terms

• lysosomal alpha-glucosidase
• metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

References

1. UniProt [1]
2. Prescriber's Letter 17(7): 2010 Recommended Lab Monitoring for Common Medications Liver Function Test Scheduling Detail-Document#: [2] (subscription needed) [3]

alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme)