Sucraid

Generic Name: Sacrosidase
Class: Enzymes
ATC Class: A16AB06
VA Class: GA500
Chemical Name: Saccharomyces cerevisiae clone F14 protein moiety reduced
CAS Number: 85897-35-4

REMS:

FDA approved a REMS for sacrosidase to ensure that the benefits of a drug outweigh the risks. However, FDA later rescinded REMS requirements. See the FDA REMS page () or the ASHP REMS Resource Center ().

Introduction

Synthetic form of sucrase; derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae.^{1 2 3}

Uses for Sucraid

Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency

Oral replacement therapy for the genetic sucrase deficiency that is part of congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID)^{1 2 3} (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).^b

May be used as a short (e.g., 1-week) therapeutic trial to assess response in patients suspected of having CSID when the diagnosis is in doubt.^{1 2}

Sucraid Dosage and Administration

Administration

Oral Administration

Administer orally with each meal or snack.^{1 2 3 4}

Use measuring scoop or dropper dispensing tip provided by manufacturer for measurement of the dose.^{1 2 3 4}

Dose must be diluted with 60–120 mL of water, milk, or infant formula prior to administration.^{1 2 4} Do not dilute or consume with fruit juice.^{1 2 4} (See Compatibility under Stability.)

Do not warm or heat diluents before or after addition of sacrosidase; decreased potency likely with heat.^{1 2 4} Administer cold or at room temperature.^{1 2 4}

Administration with food and/or milk appears to diminish the degradation of the enzyme by intragastric pepsin.² (See Elimination under Pharmacokinetics.)

Administer half of each dose at the beginning of each meal or snack, and the other half at the end of meal or snack.^{1 2 3 4}

Dosage

Dosage expressed in international units (IU, units).^{1 2} Each mL of sacrosidase contains 8500 units of the enzyme.^{1 2}

Pediatric Patients

Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency

Oral

For patients weighing ≤15 kg: 8500 units (1 mL using the measuring scoop provided or 22 drops from the Sucraid container tip) with each meal or snack.^{1 2 3 4}

For patients weighing >15 kg: 17,000 units (2 mL using the measuring scoop provided or 44 drops from the Sucraid container tip) with each meal or snack.^{1 2 3 4}

Adults

Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency

Oral

17,000 units (2 mL using the measuring scoop provided or 44 drops from the Sucraid container tip) with each meal or snack.^{1 2 3 4}

Special Populations

No special population dosage recommendations at this time.^c

Cautions for Sucraid

Contraindications

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  Known hypersensitivity to yeast, yeast products, or glycerin (glycerol).^{1 2}

  
  

Warnings/Precautions

Sensitivity Reactions

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Serious hypersensitivity reactions (i.e., severe wheezing) reported 90 minutes after administration of a second dose.^{1 2 3}

Administer initial doses near a facility where adequate treatment for acute hypersensitivity reactions can be obtained.^{1 2 4} Alternatively, perform skin testing to assess presence of hypersensitivity to sacrosidase.^{1 3}

If hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue immediately and institute appropriate therapy as indicated (e.g., epinephrine, corticosteroids, maintenance of an adequate airway, oxygen).^{1 3}

General Precautions

Dietary Restriction of Starch

Sacrosidase does not provide replacement for isomaltase deficiency; restriction of dietary starch may be necessary to achieve greatest reduction in symptoms.^{1 2 4} Evaluate each patient treated to determine need for restriction of dietary starch.^{1 2}

Acquired Disaccharidase Deficiencies

Not evaluated in patients with secondary (acquired) disaccharidase deficiencies.^{1 2}

Diabetes Mellitus

Sacrosidase allows absorption of glucose and fructose (products of sucrose hydrolysis); careful consideration recommended in dietary planning in patients with diabetes mellitus.^{1 2}

Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Category C.^{1 2}

Lactation

Not distributed into milk; sacrosidase not absorbed intact into systemic circulation.²

Pediatric Use

Safety and efficacy established in pediatric patients; sacrosidase has been used in patients ≥5 months of age.³

Common Adverse Effects

Abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, headache, insomnia, nervousness.^{1 2 3 4}

Sucraid Pharmacokinetics

Absorption

Bioavailability

Not absorbed intact into systemic circulation.²

Elimination

Metabolism

Undergoes degradation to simple amino acids by pepsin produced by the GI mucosa; resultant amino acids and peptides are absorbed into systemic circulation as nutrients.^{1 2}

Stability

Storage

Oral

Solution Concentrate

2–8°C; protect from heat and light.^{4 a} Discard 4 weeks after opening.^{1 2}

Compatibility

For information on systemic interactions resulting from concomitant use, see Interactions.

Oral

Solution Compatibility

May be diluted with water, milk, or infant formula.^{1 4 a}

Do not dilute or consume with fruit juice; acidity may reduce enzyme activity.^{1 2 4}

Actions

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  Replaces the deficient endogenous enzyme (sucrase) in patients with CSID.^{1 2 3}

  
  


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  Hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose.¹

  
  

Advice to Patients

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  Importance of notifying clinician immediately if swelling of the face, difficulty breathing, wheezing, or other manifestations of an allergic reaction are experienced.^{1 2 4}

  
  


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  Importance of storing sacrosidase oral solution in a refrigerator, protecting the bottle from heat and light,⁴ and discarding 4 weeks after first opening the bottle.^{1 2}

  
  


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  Importance of taking sacrosidase as prescribed with each meal or snack.^{1 2 3 4}

  
  


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  Importance of rinsing the measuring cup with water after each use because of potential for bacterial growth.^{1 2}

  
  


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  Importance of not diluting or consuming sacrosidase oral solution with fruit juice because of possible reduction in enzyme activity caused by juice acidity.^{1 2 4}

  
  


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  Importance of not diluting sacrosidase oral solution in warm or hot beverages or heated infant formula because of possible heat-related reduction in enzyme activity.^{1 2 4}

  
  


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  Importance of women informing clinicians if they are or plan to become pregnant or plan to breast-feed.¹

  
  


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  Importance of patients informing clinicians of existing or contemplated concomitant therapy, including prescription and OTC drugs, as well as concomitant illnesses, especially diabetes mellitus.^a

  
  


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  Importance of informing patients of other important precautionary information.¹ (See Cautions.)

  
  

Preparations

Excipients in commercially available drug preparations may have clinically important effects in some individuals; consult specific product labeling for details.

Sacrosidase

Routes	Dosage Forms	Strengths	Brand Names	Manufacturer
Oral	For solution, concentrate	8500 units/mL	Sucraid	QOL

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References

1. Orphan Medical, Inc. Sucraid (sacrosidase) oral solution prescribing information. Minnetonka, MN; 1998 Apr.

2. Orphan Medical, Inc. Product monograph on Sucraid (sacrosidase) oral solution. Minnetonka, MN; 1998.

3. Treem WR, McAdams L, Stanford L et al. Sacrosidase therapy for congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1999; 28:137`42. (IDIS 422478) [IDIS 422478] [PubMed 9932843]

4. Orphan Medical, Inc. Sucraid (sacrosidase) oral solution patient information. Minnetonka, MN; 1998 Apr.

a. QOL Medical, LLC. Sucraid (sarcrosidase) oral solution product information. In: Package Insert. From the DailyMed website (). Last revised 2006 Jun. Accessed 2007 Sept 28.

b. Food and Drug Administration. Cumulative list of orphan drugs designated and/or approved. Rockville, MD; 2007, Oct 3. From FDA web site (http: / / www.fda.gov / ForIndustry / DevelopingProductsforRareDiseasesConditions / HowtoapplyforOrphanProductDesignation / default.htm).

c. AHFS drug information 2007. McEvoy GK, ed. Sacrosidase. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2007:2741-2.

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