Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Lumizyme
  2. Myozyme

Descriptions


Alglucosidase alfa injection is an enzyme that treats infantile-onset Pompe disease, which is also called glycogen storage disease type II. Alglucosidase alfa contains a human enzyme called acid alpha-glucosidase. This enzyme helps with the digestion and absorption of glycogen. People with Pompe disease are not able to make enough of this enzyme.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder for Solution

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023