Full Name | Xenpozyme® (olipudase alfa-rpcp) |
Drug | Xenpozyme |
Manufacturer | Sanofi Genzyme |
Route of Administration | Intravenous |
Site of Care | Home or Healthcare Facility |
Approved Indication | Treatment of non–central nervous system manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) in adult and pediatric patients |
Disease | Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD) |
Therapeutic Area | Neurology, Genetics |
Enrollment Form Link | Xenpozyme Enrollment Form |
Phone Number | 800-240-9572 |
Fax Number | 877-220-7581 |
Product Website | xenpozyme.com |
About Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD)
Historically known as Niemann-Pick disease types A, A/B and B, acid sphingomyelinase deficiency is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disease. It is estimated that there are fewer than 120 patients in the U.S. diagnosed with ASMD; the majority are children. ASMD is caused by the lack of an enzyme needed to break down a complex lipid, called sphingomyelin, in cells. This can lead to a buildup of sphingomyelin in the liver, spleen, lungs, and brain. Signs and symptoms of ASMD can appear in infancy, childhood, or adulthood, and may include enlarged spleen or liver, breathing issues, lung infections, unusual bruising or bleeding due to low platelet count, as well as pain, vomiting, feeding difficulties and falls caused by an enlarged abdomen.