What is Dornase alfa?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Dornase alfaBrand:
Dornase alfa is an enzyme used with cystic fibrosis patients to reduce the frequency of respiratory infections that require IV antibiotics; in conjunction with standard therapies, it is used to improve pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
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How do members experience Dornase alfa?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic fibrosis | 772 | 12 | |
| Coughing up phlegm | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) | 2 | |
| Excess mucus | 1 | |
| Fever/chills | 1 | |
| Sore throat | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 11 |
Member evaluations
awolsystems
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for cystic fibrosis: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
strapples
evaluated on Sep 28, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for increased secretions: Major
- Side effects: None
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hippieshepherd
evaluated on Feb 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for cystic fibrosis: Major
- Side effects: None
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