Dornase alfa - DOR-nayse AL-fa is using in the management of cystic fibrosis. It is using every day with other cystic fibrosis medication, especially antibiotics, bronchodilators - medication that open up narrowed breathing passages and corticosteroids - cortisone-like medication.
Cystic fibrosis is a condition in which thick mucus is formed in the lungs and breathing passages. The mucus blocks the airways and increases the risk of lung infections. The infections then cause the mucus to become even thicker, making it more difficult to breathe.
Dornase alfa will not cure cystic fibrosis. However, when it is using every day, it helps make breathing easier and reduces the number of serious lung infections that require treat with antibiotics.
Dornase alfa is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are: rhDNase and DNase I .