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Onasemnogene Abeparvovec - Injection

Pronunciation: ON-a-SEM-noe-jeen A-be-PAR-voe-vek

Common Brand Name(s): Zolgensma

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Warning

Onasemnogene abeparvovec may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Before treatment with this medication, tell the doctor if your child has liver disease. The doctor should do lab tests to monitor your child's liver function before and after your child receives treatment. To decrease the risk of liver problems, the doctor may also direct your child to take another medication by mouth (a corticosteroid such as prednisolone) before and after your child receives onasemnogene abeparvovec. Get medical help right away if your child develops symptoms of liver disease, such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, or dark urine.

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