Kazuya Tsuboi1, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Fuji Somura, Hiromi Goto. 1. LSD Center and Department of Hematology, Nagoya Central Hospital, 3-7-7 Taiko, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 453-0801, Japan, kazuya.tsuboi@jr-central.co.jp.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) is the only approved therapy for Fabry disease. In June 2009, there was a worldwide shortage of agalsidase beta, necessitating dose reductions or switching to agalsidase alfa in some patients. CASE PRESENTATION: We present two cases of Fabry disease (a parent and a child) who received agalsidase beta for 27 months at the licensed dose and 10 months at a reduced dose, followed by a switch to agalsidase alfa for 28 months. Case 1, a 26-year-old male had severe coughing and fatigue during ERT with agalsidase beta requiring antitussive and asthmatic drug therapy. After switching to agalsidase alfa, the coughing gradually resolved completely. Case 2, a 62-year-old female had advanced cardiac manifestations at the time of diagnosis. Despite receiving ERT with the approved dose of agalsidase beta, she experienced aggravation of congestive heart failure and was hospitalized. After switching to agalsidase alfa with standard care in heart disease, BNP level, echocardiographic parameters, eGFR rate and lyso-Gb3 levels were improved or stabilized. CONCLUSIONS: We report on two Fabry disease patients who experienced severe adverse events while on approved and/or reduced doses of agalsidase beta. Switching to agalsidase alfa associated with standard care in heart disease led to resolution or improvement in the cardiorespiratory status. And reduction in dose associated with standard care in respiratory disease was useful for decrease in cough and fatigue. Plasma BNP level was useful for monitoring heart failure and the effects of ERT.
BACKGROUND: Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) is the only approved therapy for Fabry disease. In June 2009, there was a worldwide shortage of agalsidase beta, necessitating dose reductions or switching to agalsidase alfa in some patients. CASE PRESENTATION: We present two cases of Fabry disease (a parent and a child) who received agalsidase beta for 27 months at the licensed dose and 10 months at a reduced dose, followed by a switch to agalsidase alfa for 28 months. Case 1, a 26-year-old male had severe coughing and fatigue during ERT with agalsidase beta requiring antitussive and asthmatic drug therapy. After switching to agalsidase alfa, the coughing gradually resolved completely. Case 2, a 62-year-old female had advanced cardiac manifestations at the time of diagnosis. Despite receiving ERT with the approved dose of agalsidase beta, she experienced aggravation of congestive heart failure and was hospitalized. After switching to agalsidase alfa with standard care in heart disease, BNP level, echocardiographic parameters, eGFR rate and lyso-Gb3 levels were improved or stabilized. CONCLUSIONS: We report on two Fabry diseasepatients who experienced severe adverse events while on approved and/or reduced doses of agalsidase beta. Switching to agalsidase alfa associated with standard care in heart disease led to resolution or improvement in the cardiorespiratory status. And reduction in dose associated with standard care in respiratory disease was useful for decrease in cough and fatigue. Plasma BNP level was useful for monitoring heart failure and the effects of ERT.
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