AQNEURSA
Generic Name/API: levacetylleucine
Manufacturer: IntraBio Inc.
Dosage Forms & Strength & Pack Size:
For oral suspension: 1 gram levacetylleucine in a unit-dose packet.
Storage:
Store AQNEURSA at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursion permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Indication
AQNEURSA™ (levacetylleucine) is indicated for the treatment of neurological manifestations of Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) in adults and pediatric patients weighing ≥15 kg.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not take AQNEURSA if you:
- have not had a negative pregnancy test. If you become pregnant while taking AQNEURSA, inform your doctor immediately to discuss potential risks and alternative treatments
Before taking AQNEURSA, discuss with your doctor if you:
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Based on findings from animal reproduction studies, AQNEURSA may cause harm to your unborn baby when administered during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking AQNEURSA, inform your doctor immediately to discuss potential risks and alternative treatments.
- require the need for effective contraception during treatment with AQNEURSA and for 7 days after stopping treatment to avoid pregnancy.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if AQNEURSA or its metabolites pass into human or animal milk or effects on breastmilk production
- are taking P-gp substrate. Your doctor will monitor you for related adverse reactions
- have any other medical conditions
- are taking any medications and supplements, including N-acetyl-DL-leucine or N-acetyl-D-leucine, as some of these may impact the effectiveness of AQNEURSA
The most common side effects of AQNEURSA include abdominal pain, dysphagia, upper respiratory tract infections and vomiting. Speak with your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.
Take AQNEURSA exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If a dose of AQNEURSA is missed, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
AQNEURSA can be taken with or without food.
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