Imiglucerase : Proper Use (Cerezyme)

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Imiglucerase (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cerezyme

Imiglucerase | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine helps control and reverse problems caused by Gaucher's disease. Therefore, you must continue to receive it if you expect to keep your condition under control. You may have to receive imiglucerase 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 imiglucerase will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders . The following information includes only the average doses of imiglucerase:

For Gaucher's disease:
- For injection dosage form:
  - Adults and children - The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 15 to 60 Units per kilogram (kg) (6.8 to 27 Units per pound) of body weight injected into a vein over one to two hours. The dose may be repeated several times a week to once every 2 weeks, depending on your condition. Later your doctor may lower your dose.

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