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Medicines nusinersen sodiumQuestion & answer

nusinersen sodium · Medicine question

What condition is Spinraza (nusinersen sodium) indicated to treat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Spinraza (nusinersen sodium) is indicated for the treatment of 5q spinal muscular atrophy.

Sources for this answer

Spinraza 28 mg solution for injectionBiogen Idec Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 1Document updated 14 April 2026

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