Alglucerase (Systemic)

Brand Names : Ceredase

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine will not cure Gaucher's disease but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to receive it if you expect to keep your condition under control. You may have to receive alglucerase for the rest of your life. If Gaucher's disease is not treated, it can cause serious blood, liver, skeletal, or spleen problems.

Dosing - The dose of alglucerase will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders . The following information includes only the average doses of alglucerase.

• For Gaucher's disease:
  • For injection dosage form:
    • Adults and children - The dose is based on body weight. It is injected slowly into a vein over one to two hours. To start, some patients may receive 1.15 Units per kilogram (kg) (0.52 Units per pound) of body weight three times a week. Other patients may receive up to 60 Units per kg (27 Units per pound) of body weight as often as once a week or as seldom as every four weeks. Later, your doctor may raise or lower your dose.