Clinic Discussion Guide for Teens
Help prepare your loved one and yourself for their PKU clinic appointment so treatment discussion is a little bit easier.
Taking PALYNZIQ, and his mom, Holly
Whether you’re considering PALYNZIQ or figuring out how to stay on track, find resources that can help you or your loved one along the way.
myPAL empowers you to track your treatment effortlessly and helps you focus on reaching your Phe level goals. Ask your BioMarin Clinical Coordinator for your unique app code to sign up.*
Schedule treatment reminders
View injection site rotations
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Share key data and information with your clinic team
*Only available to patients on treatment with PALYNZIQ.
Staying on treatment is important for me because I know how I felt when I was off.
—Leo
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Answers to common questions about PALYNZIQ can help you learn more.
What is the most important information I should know about PALYNZIQ?
PALYNZIQ can cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that may be life–threatening and may happen any time during treatment. Severe allergic reactions are a serious and common side effect of PALYNZIQ.
You will get your first injection under the supervision of a healthcare provider prepared to manage a severe allergic reaction. You will be watched for at least 1 hour after your injection for a severe allergic reaction.
Stop PALYNZIQ and get emergency medical care right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction during treatment with PALYNZIQ: fainting (passing out); dizziness or lightheadedness; sudden confusion; trouble breathing or wheezing; chest discomfort or chest tightness; fast heart rate; swelling of your face, lips, eyes, or tongue; throat swelling or tightness; flushed or red skin; skin rash, itching, or raised bumps on skin; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; losing control of urine or stools.
PALYNZIQ REMS: PALYNZIQ is only available through a restricted program called the PALYNZIQ REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy). Before you can receive PALYNZIQ, you must:
What should I tell my healthcare provider BEFORE starting PALYNZIQ?
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
What are the possible side effects of PALYNZIQ?
PALYNZIQ may cause serious side effects, including:
Do not inject PALYNZIQ into the affected area until the infection has cleared.
The most common side effects of PALYNZIQ include: injection site reactions: redness, itching, pain, bruising, rash, swelling, tenderness; joint pain; allergic reactions; headache; skin reactions that spread and last at least 14 days, such as itching, rash, redness; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting; cough; mouth and throat pain; itching; diarrhea; stuffy nose; feeling very tired; dizziness; anxiety; low levels of Phe in your blood.
The most common side effects of PALYNZIQ in people 12 years to less than 18 years of age include: injection site reactions: redness, itching, pain, bruising, rash, swelling, tenderness; joint pain; headache; fever; allergic reactions; dizziness; nausea; vomiting; feeling very tired; pain in your arms or legs.
These are not all the possible side effects of PALYNZIQ. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Blood Phe testing and diet
Missed dose
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Important Warning, and the Medication Guide.
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What is the most important information I should know about PALYNZIQ?
PALYNZIQ can cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that may be life–threatening and may happen any time during treatment. Severe allergic reactions are a serious and common side effect of PALYNZIQ.
What is PALYNZIQ?
PALYNZIQ® (Pal-lin-zeek) (pegvaliase-pqpz) is a prescription medication used to lower blood levels of phenylalanine (Phe) in people 12 years and older with PKU (phenylketonuria) who have uncontrolled blood Phe levels above 600 micromol/L (10 mg/dL) on their current treatment. You should discuss the potential benefits and risks of PALYNZIQ with your healthcare provider.