Adagen and Emicizumab

• Generic Name: pegademase bovine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Adagen

Adagen is a man-made form of an enzyme called adenosine deaminase (ADA). ADA is important in the body for preventing the buildup of certain proteins harmful to the white blood cells that help your body fight infections.

Adagen is used to replace ADA in people with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID).

Adagen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: emicizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hemlibra, Hemlibra 105 mg/07 mL, Hemlibra 60 mg/04 mL

Emicizumab functions in place of a natural blood-clotting factor that is missing in people with hemophilia A. Emicizumab works as a "bridge" between other clotting factors to replace missing factor VIII.

Emicizumab is for adults and children with hemophilia A, with or without factor VIII inhibitors. Emicizumab is used to help prevent bleeding episodes or make them occur less often.

Emicizumab will not stop a bleeding episode that has already begun.

Emicizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.