Eteplirsen Benefits & Uses

Eteplirsen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Eteplirsen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Eteplirsen Related Warnings

Is the use of Eteplirsen safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Eteplirsen will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Eteplirsen safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Eteplirsen for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Eteplirsen on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Eteplirsen on kidney, information on safety of Eteplirsen for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Eteplirsen on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Eteplirsen on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Eteplirsen will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Eteplirsen on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Eteplirsen on heart. So it is not known whether taking Eteplirsen will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Eteplirsen

Is this Eteplirsen habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Eteplirsen.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Eteplirsen as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Eteplirsen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Eteplirsen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Eteplirsen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eteplirsen

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Eteplirsen together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Eteplirsen

Information about the interaction of Eteplirsen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Eteplirsen

Exondys 51 - ₹84390
Eteplirsen Injection - ₹123425

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Exondys 51 (eteplirsen)

In stock alternatives of Eteplirsen (based on Eteplirsen)

Eteplirsen

Medicines based on Eteplirsen

Eteplirsen Information