Question 1

where should dornase alfa be stored?

Accepted Answer

In the refrigerator: There should be specific instructions when you get a new prescription as to where to store it (what temperature and for how long), and whether light damages it. There should also be an expiration date to tell you when it will no longer work if you keep it too long. Don't use it afterthat date. If you have questions, ask your pharmacist or go to the web site shown in the package insert.

Question 2

do you have idea about dornase alfa uses?

Accepted Answer

Thick chest mucus: Dornase alfa, called pulmozyme, (dornase alfa) is a medicine that makes lung mucus thinner and easier to cough up. It was developed for patients with cystic fibrosis and is used every day for months or years. It is not used for short-term colds or bronchitis. It gets into the lungs by breathing in a mist of the medicine from a nebulizer machine.  Treatments usually take 10-20 minutes.

Question 3

my sister makes herself throw up when she does her pulmozyme (dornase alfa). what can i do to help her?

Accepted Answer

Mgt/CF: Some secretions can be swallowed and this can cause irritation of the stomach lining. She should speak with her PCP about the use of an antacid, following the Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) with nebulized saline to clear the secretions. Chest physiotherapy is an important part of her management. Does she wear a vest for CPT? A virtual consultation to review chest clearance and her medications can be booked online.

Question 4

how is dornase alfa helpful?

Accepted Answer

Thinning mucus: Dornase alfa, called "pulmozyme", breaks down dna which is part of the material in thck chest mucus in patients with chronic lung disease such as cystic fibrosis. The medicine thins the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. It is used every day for months or years and gets into the lungs by inhaling the medicine in a mist. Treatments take 10-20 minutes. It's not used for colds or bronchitis.

Question 5

could pulmozyme (dornase alfa) use result in increased respiratory rate in non-cf patient with a tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Side effects with Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) are various and can include irritation of the throat, nose and voice changes.  It can also cause hoarseness.  I use a fair amount in my patients and have not seen it increase respiratory rate.  I guess if it was irritating the airway you could breath faster due to pain/discomfort.  I don't think that increased resp rate is very common on this drug.

Question 6

is it safe to take pulmozyme (dornase alfa) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) is a category b, deemed safe in pregnancy. Its safety in lactation is unreported, but should have minimal absorption, and i would consider the benefits vs risk for lactation on a case-by-case basis with my patients.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: epogen (epoetin alfa) allergy?

Accepted Answer

See below: Allergy is aberrant immune response to any entity.

Question 8

do abnormal allergies exist?

Accepted Answer

Not sure.: Allergy seems pretty abnormal in and of itself.  Not sure what is an abnormal allergy.

Question 9

can cat allergies be serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: See an allergist for testing, as well as to determine what medications are needed to treat your cat allergies. Allergy shots can also be extremely effective if you are allergic to cats.

Question 10

how common are dog allergies?

Accepted Answer

Common: Allergic rhinitis including allergy to dogs is common, affecting 10-30% of people in the U.S. Rates seems to be increasing over time, particularly in urban areas.These statistic include all allergy sufferers (trees, grass, weeds, dust mites, molds, cats, dogs, etc). I don't have rates for dog allergy sufferers specifically.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Dornase alfa allergy

A member asked:

Where should dornase alfa be stored?

A member asked:

Do you have idea about dornase alfa uses?

A member asked:

My sister makes herself throw up when she does her pulmozyme (dornase alfa). what can i do to help her?

A member asked:

How is dornase alfa helpful?

A member asked:

Could pulmozyme (dornase alfa) use result in increased respiratory rate in non-cf patient with a tracheostomy?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take pulmozyme (dornase alfa) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: epogen (epoetin alfa) allergy?

A member asked:

Do abnormal allergies exist?

A member asked:

Can cat allergies be serious?

A member asked:

How common are dog allergies?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?