Depending upon the liver enzyme metabolism status, eliglustat 84mg capsules are taken once or twice daily.
Swallow capsules whole by mouth, do not crush, dissolve or open the capsules.
•In patients who are having an allergy to eliglustat
•In patients who are not found suitable after getting detected by an FDA cleared test like CYP2D6 (liver enzyme) fast metabolizers. These patients may not achieve adequate concentrations of eliglustat to produce a therapeutic effect.
•In patients who are taking drugs which inhibit CYP3A (liver enzyme)
The next dose should NOT be doubled.
Swallow capsules whole by mouth, do not crush, dissolve or open the capsules.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Eliglustat is available as 84mg capsules for treating patients with Gaucher disease type 1 based on their liver enzyme metabolism status.When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Eliglustat should not be used :•In patients who are having an allergy to eliglustat
•In patients who are not found suitable after getting detected by an FDA cleared test like CYP2D6 (liver enzyme) fast metabolizers. These patients may not achieve adequate concentrations of eliglustat to produce a therapeutic effect.
•In patients who are taking drugs which inhibit CYP3A (liver enzyme)
What if you Miss a Dose of Eliglustat?
If a dose of eliglustat is missed, take the prescribed dose at the next scheduled time.The next dose should NOT be doubled.
