Alglucerase injection Medication Information
Get detailed information on Alglucerase injection, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Alglucerase injection provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Alglucerase injection Pronunciation : al-GLOO-ser-ase ICD Code : Y43.6 Therapeutic Classification : EnzymesTrade Names/Brand Names of Alglucerase injection
International :
Ceredase
Why is Alglucerase injection Prescribed? (Indications)
Alglucerase injection is as an enzyme replacement therapy in patients diagnosed with type I Gaucher’s disease, a genetic disorder with symptoms and signs of anemia or bleeding tendency, liver disorder, and bone disease.When should Alglucerase injection not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Alglucerase injection?
Adults and children 2 years of age and older.IV - Initial dosage may be as little as 2.5 units/kg 3 times a week up to 60 units/kg as frequently as once a week or as infrequently as every 4 week.
How should Alglucerase injection be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Alglucerase injection?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prostate cancer, any allergy, children especially less than 10 years old, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor liver function, kidney function, and blood counts regularly while taking this medication.
• Extreme caution needed in children less than 2 years of age.
What are the side effects of Alglucerase injection?
Local - Discomfort, itching, burning, swelling and pus.Miscellaneous - Fever, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, headache, swelling in the extremities and diarrhea.
