What is Kanuma? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jan 25, 2021

Kanuma overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Kanuma

Generic Names:

  • Kanuma

Uses:

  • Treats lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Enzyme Replacement

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Kanuma used for?

Kanuma is used to treat lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lysosomal acid lipase. This condition results in a build-up of fat in the cells in your body that causes damage to your liver and the failure of your body to grow. Kanuma replaces the deficient enzyme and allows your body to break down fat. It is indicated for use by patients above the age of 1 month. This medication is available as an injection.

What form(s) does Kanuma come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Kanuma dosages?

  • Vial 10ML of 20MG/10ML

Kanuma images - What does Kanuma look like?

  • Kanuma
    10ml of 20mg/10ml vial

How to take Kanuma

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

What to do if you miss a dose of Kanuma

Kanuma contraindications - Who shouldn't take Kanuma?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to sebelipase alfa.

Kanuma warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to eggs or egg products.

  • Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

  • Fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting

Kanuma interactions & what to avoid when taking Kanuma

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to eggs or egg products.

Kanuma side effects - How does Kanuma make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

  • Fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Stuffy or runny nose

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