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Alpha-1 antitrypsine

treatment for a rare or metabolic disease

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What this medicine is for

Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a medicine in the “treatment for a rare or metabolic disease” category. This medicine addresses a specific rare or metabolic disease, in a specialised setting.

Specifically, for Alpha-1 antitrypsin: Replacement therapy for a hereditary deficiency. It is part of specialized, closely monitored care.

Under which brands it is found

In France, about 3 reimbursable presentations containing Alpha-1 antitrypsin are recorded. It is found under several brand names and as generics.

Alfalastin
Prolastin
Respreeza

Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.

Do you need a supplement? No.

Nous n'avançons aucun complément pour Alpha-1 antitrypsine : ce serait forcer un besoin qui n'existe pas. La grande majorité des médicaments n'appellent aucune supplémentation particulière, et le reconnaître fait partie de notre manière de travailler. Nous ne concevons un complément que là où les données le soutiennent.

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