Imiglucerase (By injection)
im-i-GLOO-ser-ase
Treats type 1 Gaucher disease.
Drug classes
Digestant, Gastrointestinal Agent (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Imiglucerase is used to treat Gaucher’s disease caused by the lack of a certain enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, in the body. This enzyme is necessary for your body to use fats.
Imiglucerase is available only from your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to imiglucerase.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you have received alglucerase, especially if you had an allergic reaction to it.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these 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
Cough, trouble breathing
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Cerezyme
There may be other brand names for this medicine.