ATC Group: A16AB09 Idursulfase

The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Position of A16AB09 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 A Alimentary tract and metabolism
2 A16 Other alimentary tract and metabolism products
3 A16A Other alimentary tract and metabolism products
4 A16AB Enzymes
5 A16AB09 Idursulfase

Active ingredients in A16AB09

Active Ingredient Description
Idursulfase

Idursulfase (idursulfase) is a purified form of the lysosomal enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase, produced in a human cell line providing a human glycosylation profile, which is analogous to the naturally occurring enzyme. Elaprase is indicated for the long-term treatment of patients with Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis II, MPS II).

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
ELAPRASE Concentrate for solution for infusion European Medicines Agency (EU) MPI, EU: SmPC

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