Alpha-1 antitrypsine
treatment for a rare or metabolic disease
Nothing to addWhat 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.
We put forward no supplement for Alpha-1 antitrypsin: that would be forcing a need that does not exist. The great majority of medicines call for no particular supplementation, and acknowledging this is part of the way we work. We design a supplement only where the data support it, across five specific classes.
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