Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical)
Prademagene zamikeracel topical (for the skin) is used adults and children to treat wounds caused by a certain type of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Your doctor will make sure you can be treated with prademagene zamikeracel topical.
Prademagene zamikeracel topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical) used for?
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical)?
This treatment should not be used if you have a certain gene type. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- an active or recent infection; or
- use other medications.
Using prademagene zamikeracel topical may increase your risk of developing cancer. Ask your doctor about your individual risk and what symptoms to watch for.
Prademagene zamikeracel topical is made using human and cattle products. They may contain viruses or other infectious agents. The products are tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.
It is not known if prademagene zamikeracel topical will harm an unborn baby. Use birth control during treatment with this medicine and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- signs of infection--fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite; or
- increased pain, swelling, oozing, or skin changes around the treatment site.
Common side effects may include:
- procedure pain; or
- itching.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known if prademagene zamikeracel topical will harm an unborn baby. Use birth control during treatment with this medicine and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical)?
Avoid letting treated areas come in contact with water until gauze backing falls off (usually within 2 to 3 weeks after application).
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical)?
Use Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Prademagene zamikeracel topical is applied in a medical setting by specially trained healthcare professionals.
Before treatment, your doctor will take a sample of your skin that is sent to a laboratory where the skin cells will be used to make prademagene zamikeracel topical.
You will not receive the medicine on the same day your skin cell sample is taken. It will take time to process your skin cells and your doctor will determine your treatment schedule.
A second skin sample collection attempt may be needed to make prademagene zamikeracel topical and your treatment plan may be delayed or changed.
It may not be possible to apply the medicine to all wounds with each treatment.
Make sure to follow up with your doctor about caring for dressings on treated wounds. Keep dressings dry and leave the treatment area alone for 5-10 days to allow for healing.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment to receive prademagene zamikeracel topical.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Prademagene Zamikeracel Topical (Topical)?
In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.